Nancy Marie Akeson, 78, Vero Beach
Nancy Marie (neé Dunn) Akeson, 78, died peacefully on May 30, 2020, in Vero Beach.
Nancy was born on May 27, 1942, to Mary Helen and John C. Dunn, MD, and grew up in Garden City, N.Y.
She graduated in 1960 from Garden City High School and from Notre Dame of Maryland in 1964.
After graduating from college, Nancy worked as an International Translator at Chase Bank in New York City and met her husband, Ken, while commuting on the Long Island Rail Road.
Ken and Nancy fell in love and were married in 1966 at St. Joseph’s Church in Garden City and honeymooned in Bermuda.
Nancy and Ken raised their three daughters in Garden City and spent summers at their home at Kimogenor Point in New Suffolk, N.Y., and spent winters in John’s Island, Vero Beach.
Nancy and Ken retired to John’s Island over 10 years ago.
Nancy absolutely loved the game of golf and was a longtime member of Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue, N.Y., and John’s Island Club in Vero Beach. She was a fantastic golfer. Her timing and tempo were perfect and her golf swing was beautiful to watch.
She holds the title of “Club Champion” and President of Ladies Golf/18 holers at all three clubs. She was a competitive player, a gracious winner, a mentor to new players and always had fun with her friends on and off the course.
Nancy and Ken loved their golf vacations and enjoyed road trips across the United States, as well as traveling the world, to play the most renowned golf courses.
In addition to golf, Nancy was an accomplished tennis player, paddle player and bridge player; an avid reader and incredibly smart woman who would complete the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle every week, typically in a few hours.
Nancy loved her computer, emailing her friends, “talking politics” and watching Fox News.
Most importantly, Nancy was a devoted wife, wonderful and dedicated mother, and a doting grandmother. Affectionately known as “Mumsy,” Nancy adored her grandchildren, and with a smile, welcomed the many babysitting opportunities presented over the years.
We will always remember Mumsy sitting on the Kimogenor Point porch with family, smiling and laughing while watching the sun go down, enjoying a glass of wine. She will remain in our hearts and be forever missed.
She is survived by Kenneth (Ken), her loving husband of 54 years; daughters, NancyAnn Clavin (Donald), Kristin Sayers (John), and Erin Smith (Matthew); and her seven grandchildren, Keelin, Jillian, Catherine, Margaret, Kenneth, Donald and Shelby; sister, Rosemary Kelly; and brother, John C. Dunn, Jr.
She is predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Macy.
There will be no immediate service although a memorial celebration of a wonderful and fulfilled life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations in Nancy’s name to the VNA Hospice House Vero Beach (www.vnatc.com).
Ruth D. Farrington, 93, Vero Beach
Ruth D. Farrington, 93, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at her home, Indian River Estates, Willowbrooke Court, Vero Beach. Ruth was born in Lowell, Mass., and lived in Vero Beach, for 33 years. She was formerly of Andover, Mass.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Club and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She filled the world with joy, prayer, and most importantly, kindness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Farrington, of 58 years; daughter, Ann Farrington; and five sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Jean Murray (husband, John), of Glastonbury, Ct.; daughter, Kathleen Farrington, of Downey, Calif.; son, Paul F. Farrington (wife, Bobbie), of Vero Beach; daughter, Amy Koehler (husband, Shane), of Pike Creek, Texas; two grandchildren, Jonathan Farrington-Weddle (wife, Karla), of Bellflower, Calif., and Nicole Farrington, of Orlando; and one great-grandson, Jonah Kai Farrington-Weddle, of Bellflower, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA & Hospice Vero Beach, FL. 1110 35th Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960, in memory of Ruth D. Farrington.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on June 8 for family.
Ruth will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tewksbury, MA at a later date.
Anthony Nick Gutcen, 93, Vero Beach
Anthony Nick Gutcen, 93, of Vero Beach, went to the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was born in Fordson, Mich., on Jan. 22, 1927.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Gutcen and Anastasia Xides; sister, Angelina; and step-daughter, Sandra.
He was a World War II veteran who served as a Staff Sgt. in 1945 through 1946 in Japan. Upon returning to the United States Tony served as a Social Worker for the Department of Corrections in Michigan.
Tony is survived by his wife, Mary Lois Rarden, of 52 years, whom he loved and was devoted to; step-son David (Jeanne) Balduf, of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Shanti Leiker, of Kansas, Jack (Layla) Balduf, Washington, Jeff (Gina) Balduf, Jason (Kristi) Balduf, Joseph Balduf, all of North Carolina; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Primetimers: Senior Adults at Pathway Church in Vero Beach.