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Charles Alexander Hastings, 87, Vero Beach
January 13, 1934 – April 27, 2021
Charles Alexander Hastings, 87, of Vero Beach Florida passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021. Charles (Charlie/Fuz) was born January 13, 1934 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Harold and Lucille Hastings. Charles was a graduate of Choate school for boys, and later graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Architecture. He then relocated to Charlotte, NC where he started a career and a new family.
Later in life Charles settled down in Boone, NC where he enjoyed the mountainous terrain and temperate climate that so reminded him of his childhood days in West Virginia. There, he was a long time member of St. Luke Episcopal Church where he was able to grow in his faith and better understand the word of our Lord. He was an active member serving in the choir, flower guild, and building and grounds committees. Charles enjoyed reading, traveling, and gardening. He had a deep appreciation for the arts and was a talented sketch artist and sculptor.
Charles was preceded in death by Angelica Cranford Hastings (married 1961-1980), Harold Hastings (brother), and Sally Foehl (sister). He is survived by his wife Florence Durfee Hastings with whom he shared some of life’s most memorable moments, and whose love he truly treasured. He is also survived by his children Christopher Hastings (Idie) of Birmingham, AL, Angelica Hicks (Ted) of Atlanta, GA, David Hastings of Charlotte, NC, and Stephen Hastings (Sherry) of Winston-Salem, NC, and grandsons Zeb and Vincent Hastings (AL), and Jacob and Reid Hastings (NC), and great-grand daughter Francis (AL).
A private memorial service with family will be held at All Saints Parish in Pawleys Island, SC June 26, 2021. In addition, a private ceremony will be held at John’s Island cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Charles name can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 170 Council St., Boone, NC 28607 or to Vero Beach Dog Park, 505 Beachland Blvd., Ste. 1-124, Vero Beach, FL 32963.
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Leighton E. Wright, 78
January 20, 1943 – April 30, 2021
Leighton E. Wright, age 78, passed away April 30, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
He was born January 20, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Maureen T. Bleasdale, 93
December 22, 1927 – May 03, 2021
Maureen T. Bleasdale passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021 at the age of 93.
Maureen, the youngest daughter of Irish immigrants Hugh and Mary Rafferty Breen, was raised in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Immediately after graduating Cathedral High School, Maureen began her long career at NJ Bell (now known as Verizon) retiring after decades of faithful service. She was a longtime Parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Trenton, New Jersey and St. Sebastian Church in Sebastian, Florida.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald (Don) in 2017; her brother, Hugh; and her sisters, Jean, Frances, Margaret, and Dolores. Although Maureen and Don had no children of their own, they will always be lovingly remembered as second parents and the “Coolest Aunt and Uncle in the World” to the numerous nieces and nephews that survive them.
In keeping with Maureen’s wishes, services and burial will be private.
Heartfelt thanks to the entire staff and the residents at Morris Hall Meadows House 4 for their loving care and friendship shown to Maureen during her brief, but wonderful stay.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s name can be made to the Morris Hall Employee Appreciation Fund, ATTN: Caralee Dill, 1 Bishops Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 or to a charity of your choice.