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Charles “Gary” Williams, 68, Vero Beach
March 24, 1953 – May 24, 2021
Charles “Gary” Williams, 68, of Vero Beach, Florida and Duxbury, Massachusetts, died Monday May 24, after complications from sarcoidosis. In addition to his wife of 40 years, Beth, he is survived by his three boys, Jay, Josh, and Nick; his four siblings, James “Jim,” Betsy, Susan, and Mark; and his four grandchildren, Avery, Garrett, Kathryn, and one bun in the oven due in June 2021.
Gary was born on March 24, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts to William Stark and Elizabeth Hollingshead “Holly” (James) Williams, and grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In 1975, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Economics from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA, where he was a varsity soccer star and avid member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, also better known by local law enforcement as the “Fiji House.” He’s a legacy from Harrisburg!
After starting out as a newspaperman and reporter, Gary – an accomplished writer and natural people person – began a thirty-year career as a financial services executive. He worked across sales, marketing and management for both large and boutique firms including MetLife, Fidelity Investments and DG Capital Management, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the management team. At DG, he grew the business to more than $3 billion at its peak in 2008, increasing their institutional client base to over 50 relationships. In 2013, he retired to focus on his golf game and his duties as a loving grandfather, aka “Poppy.” He often joked that all of his retired friends were racking up too many hole-in-ones, so he had to catch up!
On Sept. 12, 1981, he married Beth Ellen Clegg at the Chebeague Island Inn in Maine. They met in Portland, while both working at Unum insurance company. Beth had seen him before, and thought he was cute, but was a little shy. Their long-time friend, Connie “Scully” Palys, decided to give her a push – literally — knocking Beth into him at Kayo’s bar. The rest was history. They raised three sons, Jay, Josh, and Nick, and were always devoted to each other. Their nickname “Norm” came about after they laughed over a local commercial for Norman-Lincoln Mercury, that had the tagline “Okay, Norman!” with a heavy Maine accent. (If you know, you know.) They called each other “Norm” lovingly for decades.
Gary had many passions – golf, cooking, boating, travel, culture and music – and loved more than anything else being surrounded by his large family. He was a member of Duxbury Yacht Club and Quail Valley Golf Club in Vero Beach, and was fortunate enough to play some of the most famous golf courses in the world: Kapalua, Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, Spyglass, Spanish Bay, Torrey Pines and Pinehurst in the U.S.; and Old Head, Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee and Dooks in Ireland.
He was a grill master, who was famous for his ribs, Sunday night steaks, and beef tenderloin. He owned and managed a Grady White boat for years, and loved to troll for stripers – striped bass – in Duxbury Bay. He enjoyed riding more than driving, though, and would allow his sons to navigate during cocktail cruises. He was a diehard sports fan, with ties to many New England teams, although his allegiances were often conflicted in the fall as two of his sons attended SEC powerhouses – Jay at Auburn University and Josh at University of Alabama Tuscaloosa. At the top of their Christmas tree lay a “house divided” plaque that tilted higher for the team that had bragging rights that year.
A natural patriarch, Gary hosted annual holidays and planned large trips including a 2013 visit to a villa in Tuscany to celebrate his 60th birthday. He was known for his big smile, legendary moustache, and stiff cocktails. (His friends called him “Dr. Death.”) He took good, natural care of everyone around him – a gift he has passed on to his three boys, who have all become nurturers and good dads in their own right.
One thing no one could deny is that Gary was beloved by everyone who knew him, and he and Beth kept in touch with a lifetime of friends from their time living in different parts of the country, including Chicago, Illinois; Devon, Pennsylvania, where the three boys were born; Sudbury, Massachusetts; Alpharetta, Georgia; and Duxbury, where they have lived for 25 years, a quarter century.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Gary’s name to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at 1820 W. Webster Ave., Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60614.
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Iris Noelle Napier, 2 months old, Vero Beach
March 10, 2021 – May 29, 2021
Iris Noelle Napier, 2 months old, went to be with our Heavenly Father Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando.
Her family was blessed with her angelic presence on March 10, 2021.
Survivors include her parents Joseph Napier and Kady Causey of Vero Beach; sisters Blythe Elyse and Videlle Melissa Audriana; grandparents, Marna Moody and Robert Carlton, Amy Causey and Joseph Mitchell Miller, and Mark Napier; numerous uncles, cousins and other family who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Audrey Lorenz and great aunt Dolly.
Memorial contributions may be made in Iris’s name to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church 475 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32968.
Visitation will be held 1:00 PM on Friday June 4, 2021 Strunk Funeral Home & Crematory
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday June 4, 2021 at Strunk Funeral Home & Crematory.
Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery.
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William Joseph Woodward, 53
October 15, 1967 – May 30, 2021
On Sunday May 30, 2021 William Joseph Woodward, loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle, left this earthly plane to join loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 53.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother and father, William and Cleo Woodward. He left behind his daughters Addison 2, Angela 31, son William 32 his granddaughter Serenity 12 and his nephews Max 17, Justin 23 and (like his second son) Parker 10. He also leaves his brother Greg and sister Kristie and fiancé Bea. So many other family members as well that will love and cherish him until we all meet again.
Joe loved life and adventures. He loved his family and cherished them. He was full of fun and could make anyone laugh. He would give you the last dime he had or shirt off his back if you needed it. He loved Disney and would go with his family almost every other weekend. He loved cars and his favorite was a mustang in which he has owned many.
His graveside service will be Friday, June 4th at 12:30pm at Sebastian Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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Patricia F. Williams, 62
November 17, 1958 – May 21, 2021
Ms. Patricia F. Williams, 62, died May 21, 2021 in Sebastian, FL.
Survivors include her brother, Peter Williams of New Rochelle, New York; sister, Kathleen Williams-MCGuire of Venice, FL; nephew, Jenny (Brian) McGuire.
At the request of the family services will be private.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of PATRICIA F. WILLIAMS, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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George Charles Lebrecht, 85
August 18, 1935 – May 30, 2021
Mr. George Charles Lebrecht, 85, died May 30, 2021 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, FL.
George was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Hazel Ann Lebrecht of Micco, FL
Services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of GEORGE CHARLES LEBRECHT, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Wilma Ann Glass, 73, Vero Beach
November 26, 1947 – May 29, 2021
Wilma Ann glass, 73, of Vero Beach, passed away May 29, 2021.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach
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Edward A. Majeski, 21, Sebastian
June 15, 1999 – June 1, 2021
Edward A. Majeski, 21 of Sebastian, FL passed away on 6/1/2021.
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