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Frances McNulty, 95
February 16, 1929 – October 1, 2024
Frances McNulty, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 with her loving family by her side after a short illness. She was born in Kearny, NJ before moving to Florida in 1976 where she continued her career as a legal secretary before retiring in 1993.
She was preceded in death by Robert, her loving husband and eternal dance partner. Fran was a lover of dance, music, travel, her cats and never met a stranger.
Frances leaves behind her daughters Karen MacKay and Kelly (Thomas) Wade; son, Marc McNulty; grand-daughters Kylee, Maggie and Laura; 4 great-grandchildren and niece Cindy Sepelyak.
A memorial mass will be scheduled at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States in her honor.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com.
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Francis “Kenny” Falk, 93, Sebastian
January 30, 1931 – October 1, 2024
Francis “Kenny” Falk was born on January 30, 1931 and died on October 1, 2024. Kenny, born in the Bronx, NY, was one of eight children who were raised in Brooklyn. Kenny retired to Sebastian, FL in 2006. A Veteran of the Korean War, Kenny proudly served in the US Navy as well as in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne.
Kenny is survived by his wife of 55 years, Toni Brown Falk; daughter, Bridget Falk; sister, Catherine “Sissy” Falk Rossiello and her husband, Phil; brother, Lee Falk and wife, Marcia; too many Godchildren, nieces, and nephews to mention.
In later years, Kenny considered Katherine “Kat” Cangelose Kelly and Linda Snook Purpura to be “honorary” daughters. Kenny will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Wounded Warriors, or Tunnels to Tower Foundation.
Interment will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:30 pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com.
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Richard Harland Page, 84, Sebastian
October 30, 1939 – October 10, 2024
Richard Harland Page, 84, died October 10, 2024. He was born in the Bronx Union Hospital, Bronx, New York on October 30, 1939. He was the son of Harland Leander Page and Ruth Edwards [LeBosquet] Page. He graduated Cum Laude from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1958 and from Cornell University in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government. He also secured the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter [CPCU] designation 1966.
After graduation from Cornell he began his career with The Travelers Insurance Companies in Boston, Massachusetts. He was transferred to the Home Office Casualty-Property Department in Hartford, Connecticut in 1964. With the passage of several No-Fault automobile statutes, he represented The Travelers on many industry-wide implementation committees in Michigan, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Illinois. He served as the Planning Officer for Personal Lines in the Corporate Planning Department. He rose to the position of Second Vice President in the Communications Division overseeing research and development in technology solutions in the Personal Lines. He retired from The Travelers in 1993.
He was married to his beloved wife, Bonnie, for 61 years, who survives him. He is also survived their son Russell Harland Page and his wife Liana (Warton) Page, and four grandchildren, Ryan Harland, Alexander Hillis, Jacob Robert and Emily Susan. Their daughter Susan Jean Page predeceased him in 1991.
Following retirement they moved to Sebastian, Florida, where he was active in the United Church of Sebastian. He served as Deacon, Moderator, Vice Moderator, Treasurer and Clerk over many years. Together with Bonnie, he also devoted a great deal of time to many charitable organizations over the years of his retirement. These included: the Lord’s Table Soup Kitchen in Fellsmere, the Samaritan Center and Habitat for Humanity. He co-founded the local chapter of Compassionate Friends, He was an active member of the Bridge Scene in Indian River County.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or Fisher House Foundation, 111Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville MD 20850-5168.
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Robert “Bob” Carl Stull, 83, Sebastian
October 12, 1941 – October 20, 2024
In loving memory of Robert “Bob” Carl Stull, the son of William Lawrence and Minnie C. (Armbruster) Stull, born October 12, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Cleveland High School in St. Louis, MO in 1960. After graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years, primarily on submarine tenders, as a Machinery Repairman Third Class. Following his service he became an electrician in St. Louis. He was a dedicated member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 1) for fifty-seven years.
In 1999 Bob married the woman he called the “Best for Last,” Betty Jean Stull, the love of his life. They spent the first years of their marriage in St. Louis. In their retirement years in Sebastian, FL they volunteered in a variety of ways. He was active at Sebatian United Methodist, serving as an usher and a furniture slinger extraordinaire in the church thrift store. He and Betty also cleaned Treasure Coast area beaches for 17 years.
Bob loved spending time with and volunteering alongside Betty. His other favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, and scuba diving. Even before retirement, he and Betty became intrepid travelers, fishing across north America. In addition to Betty, Bob dearly loved his dog, Zoey, and pork chops. His favorite conversations typically revolved around asking veterans about their service and making a point of thanking them for it. In his final years, he never left anyone without wishing them a “super day.”
Bob is survived by his wife Betty, daughter Kim Elaine, brother Roy Allen, stepchildren James Maness (Mary Cadenasso), Gary Maness, and Toni (Kory) Tedrick, four step grandsons, a step granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He is proceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles Louis.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will take place Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Sebastian United Methodist Church,1029 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Association of Indian River County or https://alzpark.org/
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Edward Herbert Leeden, 89, Sebastian
March 1, 1935 – October 27, 2024
Edward Herbert Leeden, aged 89, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away on October 27, 2024.
He was born on March 1, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey. Edward lived a life full of passion and dedication.
He was married to Lorraine Leeden for 66 wonderful years, a partnership marked by love and commitment. They thoroughly enjoyed traveling together, visiting many extraordinary destinations.
Edward worked as a mechanic in New Jersey for 18 years at UPS. In 1979, he realized his dream by starting CS Autobody, where all three of his sons proudly continue to carry on the family legacy.
A true car enthusiast, Edward cherished his 1947 Hudson pickup truck, reflecting his lifelong love for automobiles. He loved working on antique cars. For the past 30 years, he called Sebastian, Florida, home after moving from Coral Springs.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine & his four children, Edward (Vickie), William, Linda (John) Porter and Michael Leeden. He was a proud grandfather of 8, William, Kristina (Joe) O’Reilly, Blake (Gemma), Erin, Connor (Christina), Sam, Harrison (Emily), & Katie; & devoted great- grandfather of 4, Myla, Bella, AJ, & Josephine.
He will be remembered for his silly jokes, work ethic, and love for his family.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, 6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Graham Leonard Cox, 82, Vero Beach
August 21, 1942 – October 29, 2024
Graham Leonard Cox left his mark on this Earth with his kindness, humor, activism and inquiry. He passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 82 in Vero Beach, Florida, under the care of the VNA Hospice. His wife, Judith Cox, was by his side during his final week just as she had been for their entire marriage of nearly 56 years. Graham met a brief bout of cancer with grace and strength.
Graham was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, Judith Cox; brother, Deryck Cox; brother-in-law, James (Peggy) Weimer; children, Christopher Cox and Karen (Joseph) Stabile; grandchildren, Cassandra (Michael) Skinner, Art Cox, Michael Stabile, Elise Stabile and Joshua Stabile; great grandchildren, Payten Skinner and Weston Skinner; and nephews Simon (Susan) Cox and David (Alix) Cox, plus their children, Matthew (Jenny) Cox, Olivia Cox, Amelia Cox, Eliza (David) Halliday and Louis Cox. Graham was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Lightfoot, in 2009, and his father, Charles Cox, in 1966.
Graham was born in Leeds, England, on August 21, 1942. As a student, he hiked the Yorkshire Dales and across Europe. He graduated from Sheffield University with a geography degree; and, in 1967, he emigrated from England to Rochester, NY, where he worked for the Gannett Newspapers and met the love of his life, Judy. At the time, both of them were reporters for the Rochester Times-Union. It was during this period that he became interested in writing about conservation issues and ultimately became the Times-Union’s first environmental reporter.
Graham never stopped learning: After moving from Rochester to Albany, NY, in 1978, he became increasingly self-educated about the challenges facing planet Earth. He earned master’s and doctoral degrees in ecological economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 2003. His career took him from journalism, to environmental conservation, to economic development, and to environmental activism, which continued in his retirement. In fact, Graham never really retired; instead, he found new ways to contribute to his lifetime passion of doing good for people and the physical world around them.
Graham most enjoyed time at Lake George, watching Leeds soccer (football), reading, traveling abroad, hiking, sailing, skiing, solving complicated problems and spending time with his family. Graham and Judy saw the world together. Indeed, they were planning more trips when his time on this Earth was cut short. Their many trips included most European countries, as well as Russia, China, India, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Madagascar, Tanzania, Mexico, Belize, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and the Galapagos Islands.
Graham’s adventure-bound and service-centered spirit will continue to inspire all who knew him.
A date for a memorial service is still to be determined.
Memorial contributions can be mailed in the name of Graham Cox to the Pelican Island Audubon Society, P.O. Box 1833, Vero Beach, FL 32961, Attn.: Audubon Advocates. Audubon Advocates is an educational program that combats nature deficit disorder in young people in grades 5-12. Graham dedicated his time and talents to assuring that disadvantaged students of Indian River County, Florida, could enroll and participate in this after-school program tuition-free. Learn more HERE.
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Alwin Gordon Crawford, 76
February 19, 1948 – October 25, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alwin Gordon Crawford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on February 19, 1948, Alwin lived a life filled with love, resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to family and community.
Alwin was the cherished son of the late Frances Agatha Crawford and grandson of the late Francis William Crawford. He shared a significant part of his latter years with his late wife, Lovina Hamilton Crawford, and was previously married to Avril Noble Crawford and Dorsil Haynes.
Alwin was a man of unwavering faith, dedicated to God and his church, inspiring others through his example and belief in God’s grace. He was a devoted father to Nicole Crawford-Latus and a foster father to Cammie Parker, Paul Parker, Peter Parker, Kirk Parker, Shawn Morris, and his beloved pet, Heeba Crawford, a Siamese cross. He was a loving grandfather to Jovensky, Kammie, Kienan, Kwinton, Courtney, Deshaun, Chevaun, Xavier, Johnathan, Elizabeth, and Malone.
He was the brother of Eunice Agatha Small of Trinidad, Barbara Hellen Crawford of Calcutta, Mahaicony, Prince Lloyd Crawford (known as Tony) from Guyana, the late Frank Andrew Crawford, and McNeil Faucett Crawford (known as Maxi). He was also a father-in-law to Louis Evens Latus, Lidya Parker, Princess Parker, Sylvia Parker, Charmaine Parker, and Meka Morris, and an ex-in-law to Frederick Small, Caroline Grimes, Audrey Noble Small, Yvette Noble, Noelle Noble Griffith, Michael Noble, Gavin Noble, Charles Hooke,Trudy Boatswain, Marcy DeSilva and William Rutherford.
Alwin’s family ties extended deeply, as he was an uncle to many, including Karel Small, Keri-Ayoka Small, Hyrone Johnson, Aletha Shepherd, Keane Crawford, Duwayne Crawford, and Jonathan Grimes. He will also be fondly remembered by many friends, including James Ramcharran, Norman Goodchild, Goodluck Douglas, Paul Anderson, Clayton Charles, Kenneth Jr. & Nadine Harriage, Tasha Hamilton,Catherine Peters, Beryl Reid, Kenneth Bristol, Lorna King, Alwin Pierre, Joe McDonald, Claude Wolword and Jacqueline Da Silva.
Relatives include Francis Downer, Aubrey Crawford, Harold Crawford, Dunstan Crawford, Larry Crawford, Lewis Crawford, Hannah Vaughn, Joyclyn Hytmiah, Joylyn Crawford, Donald Crawford, and others, as well as Hazel Noble, Queen Wilson, Faye Munroe, Michael Crawford, Randolph Semple, and Berthrand Crawford and their families. The late Victorine Moses and Marjorie Downer, Maude Bullen McKenzie, Donald Downer and Katherine Downer Phyll.
Celebration of Life
A viewing for Alwin Gordon Crawford will be held at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 South Fleming Street, Sebastian, FL 32958, on November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Alwin will be laid to rest afterward at Fountainhead Cemetery, 7359 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
A repass will immediately follow the interment at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 South Fleming Street, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Ways to Support and Honor
Memorial Contributions
In loving memory of Alwin Gordon Crawford, who was a soldier, a man of faith, and an inspiration to all who knew him. We are arranging a service to honor his life and legacy. For those who feel moved to contribute toward his funeral and final arrangements, we are deeply grateful for your support.
You can contribute directly via Zelle using the following email:
Zelle Information: [email protected]
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us honor his memory and celebrate the incredible life he led. Thank you for your love and support during this time.
Personal Letters or Memories
The family would treasure letters, photos, and stories reflecting the joy and impact Alwin Gordon Crawford brought to so many. These memories will be collected into a memory book, preserving his legacy. Please send these to [email protected].
Attend the Service Virtually
For those who cannot attend in person, a live stream will be available on Zoom. ZOOM TIME begins at 12:30PM EST(USA) & 1:30PM (GUYANA)
Zoom Link: Alwin G Crawford
Meeting ID: 851 3345 6718
Passcode: K0zN1Q
We invite all who knew and loved Alwin Gordon Crawford to join us in spirit, celebrating his life and the many lives he touched.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8)
