Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Delray Beach, Florida

Robert Burton Holmes

Robert Burton Holmes

Apr 21, 2014

Robert B. Holmes, 76, of Delray Beach passed away on April 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter, Linda A. (James) Edwards of Franklin, MA, grandchildren, Dana and Lauren Edwards, great grandson, Landon Edwards, son, Robert W. (Teresa) Holmes of Medford, MA, grandchildren, David and Michael Holmes. Bob enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends....

William G. Carr

William G. Carr

Apr 20, 2014

William G. Carr, Jr. 90, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Dorothy A. (Leahy) Carr; a son, Rev. David W. Carr, President of Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, FL; three daughters, Mary Ellen Berg and her husband, Lawrence of North Grafton,...

Gerald Heber Williston

Gerald Heber Williston

Apr 19, 2014

Gerald Heber Williston, 84, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born in Bay Du Vin, New Brunswick, Canada on July 09, 1929 he was the son of Clay and Alexa Williston. When he was 17 years old he migrated to the United States and resided there for...

Charles Francis Parker

Charles Francis Parker

Apr 12, 2014

Charles Francis Parker, 62, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Attleboro, MA died on April 12, 2014.  Born in Attleboro, MA on February 24, 1952, Mr. Parker was the son of the late Richard M. and Lillian Trafton Parker.  He was educated in the Attleboro School System, graduating in 1970 from Attleboro High School.  He went on to...

Thomas M. Mcquaid, Sr.

Thomas M. Mcquaid, Sr.

Apr 10, 2014

Thomas M. McQuaid, Sr., 67, of Delray Beach and formerly of Key Largo for 10 years, passed away Thursday, April 10 th , 2014 with his family by his bedside.  Thomas`s career was self employed custom home services, who loved family time and being out on the water as he was an avid fisherman.  The last 9 years he...

William M. Dewitt

William M. Dewitt

Apr 7, 2014

William M. DeWitt, 78, of Delray Beach passed away on April 7, 2014. William is survived by his wife, Wanda W. DeWitt and children; Elizabeth DeWitt Blevins, Susie DeWitt Bouhouli, Kimberly DeWitt Ledford, William Manley DeWitt, Jr., Jan Davis, Barbara Weeks, Robert F. Mims, Julie Caracciola and Tia Grady Massey. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Charles...

James Robert Bush

James Robert Bush

Apr 5, 2014

James Robert Bush, 72, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully passed away at his home on April 5, 2014. Jim was born on January 3, 1942 in Newport News, VA. He was known for his sense of humor (jokes) and brought laughter to everyone he met. Jim was loved by so many people and will be...

Lynette Kleinhenz

Lynette Kleinhenz

Apr 1, 2014

Lynette Reid - Kleinhenz, 66, of Boca Raton and formerly of Bay City, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Kleinhenz; daughters, Joy Marie Morrison and Stacie Lynn Gonzalez; sister, Cathy (K.C.) Reid-Satchell; grandchildren, Juan Islas, Elisabeth Islas, Adam Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez and Esperanza Gonzalez; great-grandson,...

Jose G. Perez

Jose G. Perez

Apr 1, 2014

Jose G. Perez, 85, of Delray Beach and formerly of Central Senado, Camaguey, Cuba passed away on April 1, 2014. Mr. Perez is survived by his wife, Helen of 65 years; his daughters, Diana and Patricia;his sons-in-law, William and Lonnie; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Joseph, Adam and Steven; his grandson-in-law, Frank; his granddaughter-in-law, Christine; and his great-grandchildren, Cosmo, Zenaida, Brady...

Maggie L. Hardin

Maggie L. Hardin

Mar 29, 2014

Maggie L. Hardin, age 95, of Delray Beach passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014.  Maggie was born in Benton, TN on January 10, 1919.  As a longtime resident of South Florida, everyone knew Maggie as the face of Eckerd Drugs for over 30 years. You couldn't miss her smile and her bright red...

James E. Womack

James E. Womack

Mar 28, 2014

James E. Womack, 80, of Safety Harbor, FL and formerly of Delray Beach passed away on March 28, 2014. Jim was born in Delray Beach on March 22, 1934, son of Charles & Alma (nee: Jackson) Womack. He was the owner of Womack Sprinklers for 40 years. He is survived by his wife Donna Ramey Womack, son Mark Womack...

Walter Heinzinger

Walter Heinzinger

Mar 22, 2014

Walter Heinzinger, 82, of West Palm Beach, FL and Gilboa, NY passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014.   Walter was a man who loved the land and enjoyed working with his hands. Many years were spent teaching his family, especially his grandson, the wonders of nature.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2695. Walter is...

Peter Anthony Ruggeri

Peter Anthony Ruggeri

Mar 19, 2014

Peter Anthony Ruggeri, 65, of Delray Beach and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.  Pete was loved by so many people and he was blessed to have his great friends, Norris, Kristie, Anna, Bogden, Michael and Jan Zoyes and so many more whom were there through thick and thin.  Peter was a hard worker...

Alice T. Jordan

Alice T. Jordan

Mar 19, 2014

Alice T. Jordan passed away on March 19, 2014 (St. Joseph's Day).  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Alice lived there until moving to Florida in 1967 (initially living in Fort Lauderdale and later Delray Beach).  She worked as an educator in the Florida public school system and as a paralegal.  A devoted Catholic and daily communicant, Alice served as a...

Victoria E. Melanson

Victoria E. Melanson

Mar 16, 2014

Victoria E. Melanson, 98, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away on March 16, 2014. She was co-owner of two bakeries in South Norwalk and Wilton, CT. Victoria was a very talented and creative cake decorator, painter and quilter. She was a member of the Polish American Club, St. Thomas More and the Delray Beach Woman's Club....

Anecia K. Regis

Anecia K. Regis

Mar 13, 2014

Anecia K. Regis of Falmouth, MA and formerly of Boston, MA passed away on March 13, 2014 in Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by her brothers, Serge Shishik of Troy, NY and Leon Shishik of Waterford, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org

Jeffrey Eugene Messmore

Jeffrey Eugene Messmore

Mar 10, 2014

Jeffrey E. Messmore, beloved son of Sue Messmore of Delray Beach and Dr. Peter Messmore of Ocala, was taken from us on Monday, March 10 th , 2014, just days before his 52 nd birthday.  He was born on March 13, 1962, in Kokomo, Indiana.  His brothers, Scott Messmore and Peter Messmore, Jr., will miss him terribly.  Jeffrey is greatly...

Carol B. Mccarthy

Carol B. Mccarthy

Mar 10, 2014

Carol Brochu McCarthy, of Boynton Beach, passed away peacefully with her family by her side March 10, 2014 in Boynton Beach. She was born in Canaan, CT December 4, 1940, the daughter of Marie Antoinette and Wilfred Brochu. Carol was a graduate of Bentley University. She was employed by the Town of Manchester, CT for 21 years prior to retirement...

Jean C. Cornacchia

Jean C. Cornacchia

Mar 7, 2014

Jean C. Cornacchia, 89 of Boynton Beach, Florida and formerly of Garden City, N.Y., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. Jean was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Sr. She is also predeceased by her daughter Rae Metheny and sister, Shirley Wolfe. Jean is survived by her four sons, Lawrence Jr. and his wife Maureen of Garden City...

James Leo Siers

James Leo Siers

Mar 3, 2014

James Leo Siers, 86, of Boynton Beach passed away on March 3, 2014. Leo was predeceased by his wife Edith in 1996. He is survived by his two sons, Michael D. Siers of Boynton Beach and Joseph B. Siers of Wesley Chapel, FL. He also leaves four grandchildren, James M Siers of Boca Raton, Chad J Siers (Meaghan) Siers of...