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Bettina “Tina” Benson Johnson, 75, Vero Beach
September 30, 1946 – February 17, 2022
Bettina “Tina” Benson Johnson, age 75, of Vero Beach, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022.
She was born September 30, 1946, in Holden, Massachusetts, to parents Bertil and Margaret Shepard Benson.
Mrs. Johnson moved to Vero Beach from Orlando, Florida.
She was a 50 year Professional Commercial Artist, working with pastels, oil, and graphic art.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach.
Bettina took care of her mother for years, while Mom battled Alzheimer’s.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Alisa Johnson and her two grandchildren, Tessa and Avi Johnson.
Memorial contributions in honor of Bettina B. Johnson may be made to The Food Pantry of Indian River County, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960 or https://www.foodpantryirc.org/donate/ or Tina Art Award & Foundation.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Gene Raymond Miles, 87, Vero Beach
January 08, 1935 – February 20, 2022
Born in Excelsior, Minnesota in 1935, Gene Raymond Miles joined the Marine Corps to fight the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Minnesota, married, had four daughters, and eventually, seven grandchildren.
After several years the family settled in Michigan where he assumed his new position as Director of General Motor’s Warranty Division. He ultimately retired from the Corporation.
Known by his friends as Geno, he was an avid athlete, and actively participated in basketball, baseball, and golf leagues. Periodically he engaged in racket ball, wally ball and touch football pick-up games. He umpired evening softball leagues when he was not assisting as a volunteer basketball coach at Albion College in Albion, Michigan.
Gene and his wife, Lois, left Michigan for Vero Beach in 2011. He remained active in sports and attended many of the local basketball and football games. He couldn’t seem to get his fill of sports activity, a factor which his oncologist attributes to his ability to manage cancer for nearly 20 years.
Memorial services will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery operated by the Veterans Administration in Holly, Michigan in mid-August.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Adolph Vaccaro, 80
February 12, 1942 – February 21, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Adolph Vaccaro on February 21st, 2022.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Helens Catholic Church on March 4th, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Linnea Bailey, 61, Florida
January 07, 1961 – February 22, 2022
Linnea Bailey, 61, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Vero Beach, Florida after an extended illness with cancer. She is survived by her wife of 17 years, Lynne Ferguson. She is also survived by her mother, Eula Bailey Hartnell, her brother, William Bailey and his wife Nancy, her sister, Britta Mercier and her husband Greg, her sister-in-law, Patricia Bailey, wife of the late Richard Bailey, and her nieces Elisa O’Gorman, Summer Mercier, Molly Mercier, Brooke Mercier, and Erin Bailey. Linnea was preceded in death by her father Richard Bailey and by her brothers Robert Bailey and Richard Bailey.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Linnea spent her childhood playing in the woods around her home. This began a lifetime love and connection with nature. It was through her interaction with nature that Linnea connected with Spirit, seeing the beauty of God’s creations in the world around her. Into adulthood, Linnea cherished being outdoors and traveling, but most of all, she cherished her relationships with her loved ones.
Linnea excelled academically and athletically from high school through college and beyond. She graduated from Shepaug Valley High School in Connecticut in 1979. She earned her BA from Franklin & Marshall College in 1983, her MA in Education from Millersville University in 1992 and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University in 1998. Upon graduation from college, she taught high school social studies in Carmel, NY after which she worked in business for seven years in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. During this time she achieved a black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido after nine years of training.
For the past 22 years, Linnea worked as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Florida. Her gift as a therapist included helping people adjust to life’s difficulties and finding empowerment. Her most recent place of employment was as a Forensic Psychologist at the Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center in Indiantown, Florida. Linnea also wrote three books and produced four guided imagery CDs.
Graveside services will be held for close family and friends in Connecticut at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ASPCA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home 1655 27th St. Vero Beach, FL and Underwood Meadow Cemetery in Washington, CT.
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Jerry John Ray, 79, Vero Beach
July 10, 1942 – February 18, 2022
Jerry John Ray, 79, died February 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by family in Vero Beach, Florida.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved from Michigan to Florida in 1999.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He retired from Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI, as an engineering cost estimator, after many years of loyal service.
Jerry was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Aho Ray of 47 years; children, Michelle (Edward) Seagraves, Michael (Melissa) Ray, Joanne (Christopher) Marks, Scott (Dhana) Harding, and Jill (Michael Ladd) Harding. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was predeceased by his father, John Ray and his mother, Ethelyne Ray, and sisters, Diane (Duane) Lail and Robin Atkins.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 Sixth Ave., Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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James Albert Roux, 86, Barefoot Bay
December 29, 1935 – February 18, 2022
James Albert Roux, 86, of Barefoot Bay, Florida, passed away on February 18, 2022.
Jim was born on December 29, 1935 to Marie Nelida “Ida” Roux. After graduating from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine in 1954, he went on to join the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958.
Jim met and married Elaine Elva Butterfield-Leger of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and they wed on August 20, 1960, and had 4 children.
Jim was predeceased by His beloved wife, Elaine, his mother Marie Nelida, his sister Marie Theresa Simone as well as a number of loving foster brothers and sisters who have passed away.
He is survived by his children; James Scott Roux and his significant other Gloria Roach McHenry of Woodbridge, Virginia, Geoffrey David Roux and his wife Linda Marie Roux of Oviedo, Florida, Timothy John Roux and his wife Vickie Lynn Roux of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Grace Tomkinson and her significant other Chad Eugene Sager of Barefoot Bay, Florida. His grandchildren; Andrea Anne Roux and her significant other Bill Kalathas of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Curtis James Roux and his wife Jennifer Jo of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Joshua David Roux and his wife Brooke Susanne of Sanford, Florida, Christine Marie and her husband Skyler David Rosenberry of Morton, Pennsylvania, and Jessica Elizabeth and her husband Aaron Lee Colunga of Beaverdam, Virginia. In Addition, Jim has nine great-grandchildren; Logan Edward Rosenberry, Alexander Roux Kalathas, Cameron James Rosenberry, Carter Lee Colunga, Taylor Elizabeth Colunga, Aurora Roux Kalathas, Diana Mary Rosenberry, Natalie James Roux, Kenley Brooke Roux, and two Step-Great Grandchildren, Brandon Robert McHenry and Bradley Allan Meade.
He was the Patriarch of the Roux family and he will be greatly missed.
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Mark Edward Veillette, 63, Sebastian
August 02, 1958 – February 06, 2022
Mark Edward Veillette, 63, of Sebastian, FL., passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 doing what he loved- air boating.
Mark was born to the late Joan and Norm Veillette on August 2, 1958 in Niagara Falls, New York. After graduating from Lewiston Porter in Youngstown, NY, Mark moved to Florida where he resided.
Mark was employed at Ranger Construction from 1982 until 2011 as Vice President. After leaving Ranger, he pursued building airboats- his passion. He loved fishing in the ocean and in the gulf with his friends, as well as airboating in the marsh and Lake Kissimmee. He loved being at his camp with his dogs Wrangler and Charlie. Mark loved to entertain, have large parties, and cook for everyone.
He is survived by two daughters; Michelle Burks (Derick), and Danielle Veillette; step daughter Christy Horton; sister, Sharon Johnson (Grover) of Youngstown, NY.; brother’s Chris Veillette and Danny Veillette, of Florida; two nieces, Kristen La Plante (Bob), Ashleigh Brown (Bob); two nephews, Joseph Johnson (April), Jim Veillette (Danielle).
There will be no prior visitation. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Halo Rescue No-Kill Shelter in Sebastian, Florida.
Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story, is asked to visit Mark’s memorial page at www.seawindsfh.com/obits.
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