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Eileen Mary Mullaney, 65, Vero Beach
November 17, 1955 – January 07, 2021
Eileen Mary Mullaney, age 65, of Vero Beach, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.
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Gary Wayne Dulac, 66, Vero Beach
September 15, 1954 – January 09, 2021
Gary Wayne Dulac passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at his home in Vero Beach at the age of 66.
Gary was born on September 15, 1954 in Hanover, NH. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna on August 17, 1974.
That’s when the adventure started. The two of them took off in their van and headed for warmer weather and found their forever home in the quaint town of Vero Beach. During his years in Vero, Gary and Donna had two children, Nicole and Zac and opened his business: his true passion of creating hand fabricated jewelry.
He was an award-winning Goldsmith, winning 4 AGTA Spectrum Awards, and had his work represented in “The Broadmoor Hotel,” in Colorado Springs, Co.
During the years Gary was usually found on a baseball, soccer, or football field coaching. When he was not on a field you could always find him in his front yard playing with all the neighborhood children.
One of Gary’s BIG dreams was owning a mountain home in Georgia. He accomplished that goal in 2010 and enjoyed many years sitting on his porch playing his guitar and cooking many gourmet meals for friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna (Decato) Dulac; son, Zachary and (Alison) Dulac of Vero Beach; daughter, Nicole and (Aaron) Martin of Vero Beach and two grandchildren, Tenley, his self-proclaimed love of his life, and Blaise Martin; brothers, Ron Dulac of Vero Beach and Greg Dulac of West Lebanon, NH; sister, Jill Dulac of Vero Beach; his mother, Anita Dulac of Vero Beach; and many nieces and one nephew.
Gary was predeceased by his brother, Rick Dulac and his father, Richard Dulac.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Central Assembly Church, Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a charitable contribution to the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Memo: In memory of Gary Dulac, for children’s programs www.vbmuseum.org
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Philip “PJ” F. Dispensa, Jr., 29, Vero Beach
April 18, 1991 – January 08, 2021
Philip “PJ” F. Dispensa, Jr., age 29, of Vero Beach, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021.
PJ was born in Valhalla, New York on April 18, 1991. He had resided in Kingston, New York prior to moving to Vero Beach.
PJ was a graduate of Brookside School, Cottekill, New York.
He is survived by his loving parents, Philip F. Dispensa, Sr. and Doreen Lee Dispensa; sisters, Brittany Dispensa and Melissa Dispensa; brother, Thomas (Jaime) Schaefer; and nephew, Andruw Schaefer.
Memorial contributions in PJ’s name, may be made to Brookside School, 11 Tanhouse Brook Rd., Cottekill, New York 12419.
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Robert F. Booth, 78, Vero Beach
August 12, 1942 – January 09, 2021
Robert (Bob) Forrest Booth, 78, of Vero Beach, FL, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
Bob was born August 12, 1942, in Searcy, Arkansas, to the late Harvey D. Booth and Alma (Forrest) Jefferies. After attending Vero Beach High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy for ten years.
Bob attended Brevard Community College and shortly after began his career in the legal and title insurance industry. In 1976 he moved to Newark, Ohio, where he established, owned, and operated Midland Title Insurance Company for over 25 years and innovated the industry.
In 1977, he met his best friend Angela (Harper) Booth, whom he married on July 22, 1978. Together they raised four wonderful children.
After retiring in 1996, Bob and Angie moved to Vero Beach, Florida. They enjoyed spending time traveling around the United States and Europe and taking multiple cruises. Bob had an intense passion for golf, enjoying countless hours on the fairway with many great “golfing buddies” and his favorite partner, Angie. Bob also enjoyed fishing, sailing, singing, and playing guitar, gardening, metal detecting, a cold beer, and a good glass of wine.
Bob was a man of faith, compassion, and truth, who loved and was loved deeply. There is no greater legacy than that. Bob lived life on his terms, filling every minute of his days with activities he enjoyed and helping friends and neighbors, who lovingly referred to him as “The Mayor.” Bob’s quick wit, infectious smile, kind, and compassionate spirit will be missed by all who cherished time spent with him. Although we are completely heartbroken, we are thankful for the time we had with him.
Bob was preceded in death by brother-in-law ID Jones, sister Ann Clayton (Booth) Jones, and grandson Robbie Greaves. He is survived by his wife Angie; children Robert (Sally) Booth Jr., Troy (Dixie) Dunlap, George (Karen) Booth, and Bridget (Julian) Allen; nine grandchildren Brandi Booth, Brian (Amber) Hoskinson, Kristin (Eric) Miscuda, Ashley (Ben) Goodwin, Madeline McClinchie, Abby Booth, Natalie, and Lucy Allen; one great-granddaughter Crosley Hoskinson and a second great-grandchild due in January; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Marilyn Krebs; nephews Ivan Jones, Jr. and Jason Staples; and niece Suzanne Thirkell.
Services will be held at a later date. Please consider a donation in Bob’s memory to First United Methodist Church of Vero Beach, The Salvation Army, or the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
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Dr. James Albert Monk, 77
January 16, 1943 – January 09, 2021
Dr. James Albert Monk, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in White Plains, New York.
He retired from education as a former teacher and superintendent of schools and continued his career working for Apple & Dell computers. His career continued as an impartial hearing officer and as an expert witness for education-related cases in New York state and across the country.
He graduated from White Plains High School in 1961 and received his Bachelor of Education from New Paltz and Doctorate in Education from the State University of Albany. Later, he would inspire his daughter and two granddaughters to pursue education and become teachers, just like him.
He was an avid tennis player, a world traveler and loved taking care of his family. On the weekends, you could find him lounging on the couch, watching Price is Right, or in the kitchen making the infamous “Papa’s Garlic Bread.”
James is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia Monk; his daughter Jennifer Roth of Danbury, Connecticut; his son James Monk of Valencia, Spain; his three grandchildren Jessica Roth (24), Jordan Roth (22) and Joshua Osteen (11); and sons-in-law Jeffrey Roth and Jeff Osteen.
James will be remembered as a selfless, caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend who always had a smile. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Anyone wishing to honor his lifelong commitment to family and community can make donations to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society. Please send all donations to 147 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 or online at www.daws.org/general-donations.org.
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Robert James Rogge, 91
Robert “Bob” Rogge (husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather) passed away peacefully January 4th, 2021, in Vero Beach, FL. He was 91 years old.
Bob was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Fred and Amanda Rogge. He graduated from Washburn High School and then obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. After serving in both the Naval Reserve and the Army during the Korean War, Bob went on to have a successful career at 3M in the Industrial Specialties and the Adhesive, Coatings, and Sealants divisions.
Over the years, Bob enjoyed volunteering his time with the Prosperity Heights Booster Club, the St. Paul Community Action Group, the Boy Scouts of America, and the 3M Young Women in Science mentoring program.
Sweet Ol’ Bob is survived by wife Darla, children Daniel Rogge (Karen), Bobbi Monette (Larry), Thomas Rogge; stepsons Jonathan Butwinick (Meg), Jay Butwinick (Kristy); 14 loving grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Minnesota Foundation for the CEMS Alumni Scholarship Fund (P.O. Box 860266; Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266 or www.give.umn.edu).
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Lloyde B. Hiers, 83, Grant-Valkaria
October 07, 1937 – January 08, 2021
Lloyde B. Hiers, age 83, of Grant-Valkaria, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Lloyde was born on October 7, 1937 in Greenville, Florida to the late John and Edna Hiers.
He is survived by the love of his life for over 60 years, Judy Yates Hiers; 4 children, Bucky Hiers, Vicki Burger, (Ron), Connie Van Deventer, (Tim), and Scott Hiers; 8 grandchildren, Brooke (Mike), Jessica, Daryl, Meagan, Katie, Tamara, Nicole and Daniel; 7 great-grandchildren, Brayden, Brynlee, Reed, Jack, Kelsey, Sloane and Leven; 1 sister, Tiney White and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, Florida. A family graveside service to immediately follow at Sebastian Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of LLOYDE B. HIERS, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Joan Wilmot Bain, 94, Vero Beach
January 28, 1926 – January 02, 2021
Joan Wilmot Bain died peacefully in her home in Vero Beach, FL on January 2, 2021 three weeks shy of her 95th birthday.
Joan is survived by her sons, Jim (wife Merry Lee) of Ocala, FL and Bob (wife Vesna) of Manhattan Beach, CA, and her brother Dr. Ben Wilmot of Falls Church, VA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by nearly everyone she knew but notably her beloved eldest son, Don, and her husband of over 60 years, Andrew.
Joan was born on January 28, 1926 in Waterbury, CT to Mary Puffer Wilmot and B. Dayton Wilmot. She proudly graduated from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA in 1948 with a degree in journalism. She married Andrew, also in 1948, with whom she fell in love in college. After moving to Indiana shortly thereafter, Joan began working as a stay-at-home Mom. Over the next few years the couple welcomed three sons into their home and Joan set about the daunting task of teaching them how to be caring, well-mannered boys. Her boys (and their friends) remember her as a first-class mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals and provided unbridled support for each of them.
Joan was a voracious reader. She could most often be found engrossed in a good book or visiting the local book stores searching for new things to read. She also loved to travel. When she couldn’t travel anymore, she traveled through the books she read. When her eyes failed and she couldn’t read anymore, she traveled in her mind and continued to do so until the day of her death. She particularly loved the British Isles and most especially England. Even in her last days, she was imagining herself in England and beyond. She was both clever and funny as well as gracious and kind. Her greatest desire in life was that her sons grow up to be kind and caring (and well mannered) young men. In her younger years, she was active in many local philanthropic and service organizations but maintained her focus on her husband, her boys, and their friends.
A small service and Celebration of Life is planned for late spring of 2021 in West Lafayette, IN. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Macular Degeneration Research at BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871(or) Children’s Literacy Initiative at 990 Spring Garden St., Suite 400,Philadelphia, PA 19123. The family would like to thank Joan’s caregivers, Steve, Tom, Shonnon, Nadine, and Kency for their loving care and dedication to both Joan and her constant canine companion, Onyx.
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Audrey Ellen Crosby, 100
January 26, 1920 – January 05, 2021
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