Baldwin Brothers Memorial Services

William J. Forand, affectionately known as "Bill," passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Florida, with his beloved husband and caregiver of 39 years, Edward Campopiano Forand, by his side. He was 71 years old. Born on May 31, 1954, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Bill led a life marked by hard work, dedication, and love. His decades-long career with Angelica Textile Services took him across the country and along the Eastern Seaboard. His professional journey was both fulfilling and rewarding, culminating in his retirement in 2016 as the Regional Vice President for the Eastern Division. Bill had a wide range of interests that brought him joy and relaxation. He loved...

Dulce Freda Jones Marquis (71), of Pierson, FL, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Dulce was born July 8, 1954, in Boston, MA, and raised by Dr. Claude and Freda Jones in Marblehead, MA. She was educated at Walnut Hill and Colby-Sawyer College. Her family knew her as a kind, caring, compassionate, generous, and strong woman. As the Campus Advisor at Deltona Middle School, she helped keep students safe for over 25 years and made lasting relationships with many of her coworkers and students. She is survived by her biological mother, Alice Howard, her loving husband of 49 years, Daniel Marquis, her 3 children, and 5 grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life held in Deltona...

Thomas Russell Meachem, 81, of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 6, 2025. Born on Sept. 22, 1943 in Syracuse, NY, Russ (as he was known to his family) was fortunate to live a great life. After his father passed away in 1998, he retired and moved back to Daytona Beach to care for her mother until her passing in 2003. He lived in his childhood home with his various pets, drove his convertible on the beach, re-connected with childhood friends and enjoyed a beer and fish sandwich weekly at Our Deck Down Under until his health began to fail. Russ was a generous man both to family and friends and gave generously to many charities. He had a great sense of humor and...

Raymond Nydam Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, Florida, and went to be with his Heavenly Father. Ray was born on November 28, 1947, in Suffern, New York, to Raymond H. Nydam Sr. and Caroline Otte, and grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He was a proud graduate of Rockland Community College and later earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Programming from Daytona State College. In 1972, Ray married the love of his life, Jean E. Fostek, in Wyckoff. They shared 53 wonderful years together, raising a family and creating a lifetime of memories. Ray worked for many years in the grocery business and retired from Publix in 2010. A true lover...

On Monday afternoon, February 24, 2025, my loving husband went home to the Savior he loved. After battling Lewy Body Dementia for several years, his mind and body are now at peace. Bob was a Daytona native, born at Halifax Hospital. A proud member of the Seabreeze Marching 100, he played bass drums, and graduated c/o '69. After receiving his AA at DBCC, he began his career with Florida Power & Light and was a part of the FPL "family" for 37 years. Bob loved being outdoors and enjoyed ALL watersports. Through the years, he waterskied, windsurfed, sailed, kayaked and simply thrived in the ocean and river. He imparted this passion to our son Travis, and MANY memorable adventures ensued!...

Norma Simpson (Griffith) MacDonald, 97, a member of the Greatest Generation, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Norma was a well-known, long time resident of Ormond Beach and the beloved matriarch of the Simpson/Griffith/ MacDonald families of Ormond Beach. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a golfer, a tennis player, and a bridge player, but above all Norma was a devout Episcopalian and servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born Norma Mary Simpson on September 24, 1927 in Buffalo, NY, the fourth child of Clarence and Letha Simpson. The family moved to Daytona Beach in 1934 where her father opened a real estate business on Bay Street. Norma attended North...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen Lila Selis on February 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Eileen met the love of her life, George, in 1953 at the Pink Elephant Bar in Brooklyn. Though her sister intended to introduce her to someone else, fate had other plans. She met George and seven months later, they married in Wilkes-Barre, PA, beginning a 71-year love story filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering partnership. When they disagreed, George's simple solution was to say, "Yes, dear. You're right, and I'm sorry." That, they agreed, was the key to their long and happy marriage. Eileen is survived by her beloved husband, George; son Mark (Sarasota); her former...

Walter James Haslam, 92, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his three daughters. Born on December 22, 1932, in Jersey City, NJ, Walter excelled in his classes and sports, most notably, football and golf. Upon graduation from high school, he was offered three scholarships: one each for Yale, Harvard, and Muhlenberg College. He started at Yale, but then chose to transfer to Muhlenberg, a small college in Allentown, PA. He graduated from Dental School at Temple University and served two years in the Navy. He was a man who always wanted to make people happy with song and humor. One of his lifelong friends described him as knowing...

Born July 10, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky, Dr. Jerry Waikins passed surrounded by family on December 06, 2024, in Daytona Beach FL. He was predeceased by his mother, Lucille, father, Augustus, and baby brother, Charles. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary, and many children, grandchildren, and a great grandchild. A Celebration of Life is planned for January 11, 2025, 12:00 p.m., with Gathering beginning at 11:00 a.m., and will be held at Baldwin Brothers Ormond Beach Chapel, 1185 W. Granada Blvd, Unit 11, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. More information can be found at https://baldwincremation.com/obituaries/jerry-waikins/.

Helen Elizabeth Taylor, 80, of Holly Hill, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2024. Born on November 3, 1944, in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Arthur Compton and Helen Elizabeth Corbett. At the age of 3, Helen moved to Covington, Kentucky, where her father remarried Lee Miles, her beloved stepmother. Helen is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Robert Taylor; her son, Douglas Taylor; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Robert "Bobby" Taylor, her mother, Helen Corbett, her father, Arthur Compton, and her stepmother, Lee Miles. Helen met the love of her life, Robert, when they were both 16, at a football game. Their...

Daytona Beach, FL - Marie Olinger Kesselring, 90, of Daytona Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Born on April 3, 1934, in Kittanning, PA, to Ross and Leona (Toy) Olinger, Marie's journey through life was marked by her passion for education and her unwavering kindness. A proud graduate of Kittanning High School, Marie furthered her education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Nova University. She began her teaching career at Pleasant View School in Ford City, PA, before marrying Roy J. Kesselring and relocating to Florida in 1959. Over the next 32 years, she inspired countless students at schools including Rock Lake Elementary in Orlando, North Ridgewood...