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Harold R. “Ted” Chenault, Jr., 87, Vero Beach
October 06, 1933 – May 08, 2021
Harold R. “Ted” Chenault, Jr. died peacefully on May 8, 2021, at Indian River Estates, with his daughters at his side.
Ted was born in Louisville, KY on October 6, 1933, the son of Harold and Sarah Burrus Chenault. He contracted polio in August 1954 before his senior year of college. Although polio left him a paraplegic, Ted went on to graduate from the University of Illinois and then obtain his law degree from the University of Louisville. He practiced in Frankfort, KY, but eventually headed south to Florida. He worked initially in Winter Park, but with his wife Marilyn and twin daughters, Elizabeth and Susan, moved to Vero Beach in 1971, having accepted a position with the Trust Department at the Indian River Citrus Bank. He was soon presented with the opportunity to start a Trust Department at the Beach Bank of Vero Beach (later acquired by Northern Trust). He loved to say that he never let the Beach Bank employees forget that the Trust Department opened on April Fool’s Day in 1977, though the success of his team there was no joke. Ted had a long, happy, and successful career at the Beach Bank, and retired from Northern Trust in 1997. He and Marilyn enjoyed many wonderful trips after his retirement, often accompanied by family members or close friends.
He was an eager servant in the Vero Beach community. Among his many endeavors, Ted helped organize the local YMCA and served as its President. He was a founder and the first President of Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) in Vero Beach, and was instrumental in starting the VNA & Hospice Foundation. He served as President of the Association for Retarded Citizens (now The ARC), as Vestry Treasurer of Trinity Episcopal Church, Treasurer of the Indian River Symphonic Association, a Board member for Riverside Theatre, and was a long-time member of the Exchange Club of Vero Beach, serving as Club President. He believed strongly in sharing his talents and helping those in need.
Ted met his future wife and best friend, Marilyn McDonald, in the eighth grade. She predeceased him in May 2007. He is survived by his brother, David W. Chenault, twin daughters Elizabeth Gerrald (Chuck) and Susan Chenault Hahn (Rick), three granddaughters (Emily, Daphne and Molly Gerrald), two bonus grandchildren (Samantha and Eric Hahn), and innumerable cherished friends. The funeral service will be private per his request, and Ted’s ashes will join Marilyn’s in the memorial garden at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Exchange Club Scholarship Foundation Trust (P.O. Box 1982, Vero Beach, FL 32961), the VNA (1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960), or The ARC (1375 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960).
The family wishes to offer special thanks to his caring team at Indian River Estates, including Lindsay, Shannon, Florence, Tracy, Denisha, Terilynn, Cheresa, Ivana, Holly, Soila, his favorite cook Mary, and the many others who assisted their “Teddy Bear” over his seven years at Willowbrooke Court.
Ted will be remembered for his winning smile, positive attitude and indomitable spirit, his love of family and loyalty to friends, and his dedicated service to the community he lived in and loved for 50 years. Please raise a glass in his memory the next time you are at Bobby’s or the Ocean Grill.
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Dewitt Clinton Hauser III, 71
September 17, 1949 – May 01, 2021
Dewitt Clinton Hauser III, age 71, passed away Saturday May 1st, 2021. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and moved from Sharpsburg, Georgia.
He was a graduate of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dewitt was a Major in the United States military and retired after twenty plus years of service. He was also a Military Plans Analyst with the United States Army Forces Command and retired with more than thirty years of service with this branch.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Ervin Hauser; son, Dewitt C. Hauser IV and his wife Nicole; daughter, Ashlee Hauser Cooper and her husband Johnny, and Amanda S. Hauser; sister, Donna Hauser Williams; brother, David Hauser and five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frances B. Hauser and Dewitt C. Hauser Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Old Nick Williams Farm & Distillery, 2675 Williams Road, Lewisville, North Carolina on Sunday, May 30th from 3-5pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Robert Lee Gilbert, 88
May 30, 1932 – May 10, 2021
Obituary not yet posted
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Debra L Curry, 68, Sebastian
April 10, 1953 – May 03, 2021
Debra L Curry Passed in peace Monday May 3rd, 2021 at the age of 68 at home with Hospice Care. She was born April 10th, 1953 in Patterson, NJ to Dorothy Thompson. She graduated from Dumont High School in 1973. She married my step-father on Valentine’s Day 1988 and in 1990 we all moved here to Sebastian, FL. A few years later she was lucky enough to find her dream job working for Sebastian Police Department, where she started at the bottom and 27 years later she retired at the top. Debra truly loved life to the fullest through simple pleasures like talking to family and friends and especially spending time with her two granddaughters.
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Sharon Lee Mahood, 71, Sebastian
May 04, 1950 – May 06, 2021
Sharon Lee Mahood, of Sebastian, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021with family at her side.
Sharon was born in Newburgh, NY on May 4, 1950 to Clifford A. and Helen Cables-Mahood.
She was retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Sharon was a kind loving person who devoted her life to her family.
Sharon is survived by her daughter Jennifer and Dennis Tokarzewski of Barefoot Bay, FL; her grandchildren John and Kassandra Velasquez of Pennsylvania, Devin Velasquez of Florida, Andrew Tokarzewski of Michigan, and Brandi Tokarzewski also of Michigan; her sisters Patricia Scott of Florida, Virginia and John Eckert of New York, and Elizabeth MacNear of New York; brother in law Lee VanNess of Florida; and sister in laws Philomena Mahood and Helen Mahood. She is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.
Sharon was predeceased by her parents Clifford and Helen Mahood; her sister Irene VanNess; her brother Clifford Mahood; her brother in laws Stanley MacNear and Robert Scott; her niece Susan McMahon; and her nephew Phillip Spindler.
Memorial service and interment will be held at the Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Middlehope, NY on May 27 at 11:00am.
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