From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Muriel Baker, 84, Vero Beach
October 09, 1937 – January 23, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Muriel Baker announces her passing on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Vero Beach, Florida. Muriel passed peacefully at home in the presence of her family and friends.
Muriel will be remembered as a generous, loving person who opened her heart to all. She was most happy when her home was filled with the raucous laughter of family and friends and delighted in making sure everyone had more than enough to eat. The tenderness of her touch and warm spirit belied the strength of her soul and although we will no longer hear her voice, we take comfort in knowing she is resting peacefully.
Muriel is survived by her husband William Baker, her children Brian, Seth, Mary, and Daniel Baker, and her grandchildren Andrew, Porter, Meredith, Alexandra, David, Tyler, Katherine, Matthew, Samantha, and Tchoup.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Temple Beth Shalom in Vero Beach, Florida, or the VNA & Hospice Foundation in Gifford, Florida. In addition, all acts of kindness towards family, friends, loved ones and strangers, will always be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
Laura T. Franchini, 104, Vero Beach
December 19, 1917 – January 26, 2022
Laura T. Franchini, 104, of Vero Beach passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. Laura was born December 19, 1917 in Newark, NJ to the late Dominick and Jennie (nee LaMotta) Mazzara. In 1995, she and her husband Nicholas moved to Vero Beach from Ambler, PA.
Survivors include her daughters Joanne Connolly, and her husband Stephen Carnes, of Monroe Township, NJ and Carol Franchini, and her husband Andrew Thorry, of Vero Beach, a son Peter Franchini, and his wife Lisa, of Norristown, PA, grandchildren Jill, Ryan, Nicole, Jordan, Danielle, Serena, and Sean, and great-grandchildren Morgan, Dylan, Finn, Anthony, Joey, Gabriella, and Fiona.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Nicholas Franchini.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1111 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
The family will receive friends 4-8 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will begin at 12 Noon, Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Laura will then be laid to rest with her husband in the mausoleum at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce.
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From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
John C. Bishop, 88
March 24, 1933 – January 24, 2022
John C. Bishop, 88 passed away on January 24, 2022 in Vero Beach, FL.
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Strunk Funeral Home – Vero Beach 916 17th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
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King’s Baptist Church 3235 King’s Highway
Vero Beach, FL 32966
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Vero Beach, FL 32966
From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles Earlton Strawder, 79, Vero Beach
March 30, 1942 – January 12, 2022
Charles Earlton Strawder, 79 of Vero Beach, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2022. He was born to the late Charles and Lonice Strawder on March 30th, 1942 in Branford, Florida. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1961 and married the late Betty Colvin in 1964.
Charles worked for Piper Aircraft for 47 years and Cesna Aircraft for 10 years.
Charles is survived by his son, Michael Strawder of Vero Beach; three grandchildren, Anthony White of Columbus, GA, Rachel White of Phenix City, AL, and Dylan Strawder of Valley, AL; and two great-grandchildren, Rylee Strawder and Rowan Strawder of Valley, AL.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2nd from 1-2 p.m. at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A Graveside Service will follow at Winter Beach Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
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From Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Willie Fred Brown, Jr., 46
July 29, 1975 – January 23, 2022
Willie Fred Brown Jr, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2022.
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