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William “Bill” George Moore, 71, Vero Beach
October 16, 1950 – December 25, 2021
William “Bill” George Moore, age 71, of Vero Beach, FL, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Vero Beach. He was born in Bandon, Oregon to parents, Jess and Juanita Dyer Moore and moved to Vero Beach in 1959. He was of the Methodist faith.
Bill, who was divorced, is survived by his two children, son, Jesse Moore of Winter Beach, FL and daughter, Melissa “Missy” Blades of Vero Beach, FL. Also surviving are his sisters, Patricia Edwards of Sebring, FL, Sandra Burrell of Fort Myers, FL, Ann Puckett of Jacksonville, FL and Lynne Smelt of West Palm Beach, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, his sister Paula, and his brothers, Jerry and Mark.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Kathryn Applegate O’Brien, 81, Vero Beach
March 29, 1940 – December 28, 2021
Kathryn Applegate O’Brien, age 81, of Vero Beach, was born March 29, 1940, and passed away on December 28, 2021.
Kathryn, better known as Kathy, Aunt Kathy, Great Aunt Kathy, and “Apples” was truly one of a kind. She was a Florida Gator and a dedicated, lifelong Gator fan. She was once an avid golfer and a hard worker.
There are so many great stories from her early years bartending at the local landmark, The Tahitian Lounge. She ultimately retired from the Gould, Cooksey law firm where she diligently kept the books for decades.
Anyone who knew Kathy, knows how genuine, analytical, precise, witty, generous and loving she was. Her nieces, nephews, great niece, great nephew and close friends meant everything to her, as did her fur babies, Biscuit, Bogey and Mulligan.
She is survived by her nephew, Gary R. Applegate, Jr. (Sarah); nieces, Tandy Applegate Brazie (Bruce) and Toni Applegate Kouns (Donnie); great nephews, Kevin L. Brazie, Kip R. Brazie, Keaton C. Brazie, Cory M. Kouns; great niece, Crystal Kouns Zeigler (Peyton); great-great niece, Emmy G. Zeigler and great-great nephew, Dawson A. Zeigler.
Kathryn was predeceased by her father, G. Russell Applegate; mother, Grace Toohey Applegate; brother, Gary R. Applegate, Sr.; nephew, Kyle L. Applegate; and great nephew, Chad M. Kouns.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Patricia Burns Haggerty, 94, Jupiter
April 6, 1927 – December 28, 2021
Patricia Burns Haggerty, 94, of Jupiter, Florida, passed peacefully into her eternal home with her Lord, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Addington Place in Jupiter, FL, where she had resided for the past year and a half.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, FL on Wednesday, January 5th at 10am. A Christian burial will follow at 11am at Crestlawn Cemetery. The funeral service will also be available for viewing afterward on this site (https://www.forevermissed.com/patricia-haggerty/about).
Patricia was born in Athens, Pa., on April 6, 1927, the fifth of seven children born to William and Olive Herrick Burns. She attended Epiphany Catholic Church and school and graduated from Athens High School in 1945. Pat, as she was known, then attended Mansfield State Teacher’s College and married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Haggerty, on December 23, 1949.
The couple returned to Athens, PA, where Pat served as a substitute teacher and tutor. Together with Glenn, they raised eight children. In 1965, Pat and family relocated to Florida where she completed her teacher’s certification and taught first grade at Merrill Road Elementary School in Jacksonville and Addison Mizner Elementary School in Boca Raton, FL until 1975. She then joined her husband in forming and developing Haggerty Realty Inc of Boca Raton. Pat and Glenn’s real estate ventures continued to the present date and include ownership of The Pocahontas in downtown Vero Beach.
Pat was a member of the Irish Society of Boca Raton, and enjoyed dancing with Glenn, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved deeply.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Glenn (93), her eight children, Bill, Colleen, Bob, Karen, Brian, Matt, Dan and Brenda and 27 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her grandson, Glenn Max Systermans and her six brothers, Bob, Bill, Jack, Don, Paul and Tom, four of whom served with distinction in the military during WW2.
Condolences and tributes may made on this site (https://www.forevermissed.com/patricia-haggerty/about).
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