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Michael Healy Lloyd, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021 in Naples, FL. He was born July 1, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to Robert and Kathleen Lloyd. After graduating from Brooklyn Tech in 1959 he received an appointment to the Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1963 with a degree in Engineering Sciences. Following graduation, he completed flight school at Vance AFB in Oklahoma in 1964 and was certified to fly T-37s and T-38s. He continued as a flight instructor at Laredo AFB and Sheppard AFB. Following his discharge from the Air Force in 1970, he worked briefly as an engineer at Kodak in Massachusetts until he elected to continue his studies at Harvard Business School. He...

Robert V. "Bob" Short, age 67 of Naples, Florida passed away on July 26, 2021, in Naples. Robert was born in Jersey City, NJ to Robert V. and Elinore Short. He was a graduate of Red Bank NJ Catholic High School and San Diego State University. Bob lived in Spring Lake, NJ, Pasadena, California, Copenhagen, Denmark before moving to Naples in 1990. Along with his wife Henriette, he was the co-owner of Naples Moving and Storage. Bob was a successful high school and collegiate athlete and successful entrepreneur. Bob is survived by his wife Henriette Freng, his brother Peter and wife Gail of Spring Lake, NJ, his sister Mary and husband Buddy of Carlsbad, California, sister-in-law Marianne and...

Cecil Leroy "Cec" Woodle, Jr., age 81, of Erie, Pa went to his eternal peace on July 22, 2021 while residing in Naples, Fla. He was born on December 17, 1939 in Center Township, Indiana County, Pa, son of the late Cecil Woodle Sr. and Eleanor Jones Woodle of Homer City, Pa. Graduates of Fort LeBoeuf High School and Erie County Technical School will read this announcement with a mixture of deep sadness and fond memories of "Mr. Woodle". He was a full-time educator for 39 years and through his wit, sarcasm, love, and respect, hundreds of students' lives were bettered by knowing him. His mantra: "Poor planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on my part" wasn't just a...

Constance Collier Copell Hunter, 83, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida on July 13, 2021. By her side was her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. Robert E. Hunter and her three sons. Born April 18, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts to Edgar and Agnes Copell. She is survived by her husband, Bob, her sons and their wives, Mark and Annie, Greg and Cathy, and Stephen and Toni, her seven grandchildren, Owen, Cam, Lillie, Lauren, Declan, Sophie, and Michael, and many loving nieces and nephews. Her family will always remember her witty sense of humor and all of the happy times celebrated together in Walpole, at the Cape, and in Naples. She loved to create delicious dinners and entertain...

Katherine (Kay) Bischoff, of Naples, and formerly of Houston, Erie, and Redstone Arsenal, Ala, died unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. She was born in Erie to Gustave and Norma (Hornad) Buettner (deceased). She was predeceased by her brother Gustave Buettner, Jr.(Irene) and her sister Mary Alice Flannigan (James). She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ronald Bischoff. Kay also leaves behind her nephew, Ronald Buettmer of Erie, her niece and...

Betty Delores Blandford passed away on June 26th in Naples, Florida. She was born on January 25th, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jacob Borcye and Julia Tasky. Betty married Marvin Blandford in 1950. The young couple and their three adolescent sons moved to Petoskey, Michigan in 1969 to help establish Sysco /Frost Pack -Petoskey. Marvin and Betty started coming to the Naples area in the late 1970's, gradually becoming full time residents. After Marvin's passing in 1980, the year of their 50th anniversary, Betty met Julie Wierenga, a grand traveling partner. Betty was a blessing to all who knew her. She was generous, attentive to details and had the right touch of independence. She...

Betty Delores Blandford passed away on June 26th in Naples, Florida. She was born on January 25th, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jacob Borcye and Julia Tasky. Betty married Marvin Blandford in 1950. The young couple and their three adolescent sons moved to Petoskey, Michigan in 1969 to help establish Sysco /Frost Pack -Petoskey. Marvin and Betty started coming to the Naples area in the late 1970's, gradually becoming full time residents. After Marvin's passing in 1980, the year of their 50th anniversary, Betty met Julie Wierenga, a grand traveling partner. Betty was a blessing to all who knew her. She was generous, attentive to details and had the right touch of independence. She...

Age 91, of Naples Florida passed away at Avow Frances Georgeson Hospice House on June 21, 2021 after a short period of declining health. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 26, 1929 to the late Anna Bessie and George Russell Sickafoose. He is also preceded in death by Sally Sickafoose, his loving wife of 62 years, and a sister Dorothy Powers. Bob grew up in Canton, attended Timken High School and Served his country in Korea, before studying Civil Engineering at Ohio State University. He then began his career at The A.G. Stafford Company from which he retired as president. After retirement Bob and Sally enjoyed life at their homes at Apple Valley Lake near Mount Vernon, Ohio and in...

John T. Snore of Naples, Florida passed away June 20, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN, the only child of Jack and Helen Snore. John is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Mary (Gildner) Snore, son Jonathan (Kathleen) Snore, daughter Katie (Daniel) Walsh and grandchildren, Ryan (Mallory) Walsh, Erin Walsh (Michael), Sean (Summer) Walsh, JJ Snore and Joshua (Jessica) Snore and great-grandchildren Olivia Walsh, Emily Snore and Cullen Snore. John served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Minnesota. After college he began his 37 year career with Prudential Insurance Company, where he became Vice-President for Underwriting and...

David M. Brown, age 70, passed away from cancer June 5, 2021 in the comfort of his Estero FL home (previously from Pittsburgh PA) with his wife, Linda Z. Brown at his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Mary Brown, and son, Matthew. David graduated from Duquesne University 1974 B.S., University of Pittsburgh 1977 J.D., and worked as an attorney for Alcoa of America/Australia for 18 years. In Florida, he co-founded E3 Design/Building Sciences pursuing his passion for creating energy efficient and sustainable home environments. He was most grateful for his journey and long-time friendship with Bill W. Online condolences can be offered at...

William Henry Thomas (Bill) Childs III, 79, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 2, 2021. He was born in Manhattan, NY on April 1, 1942, the son of William Henry Childs II and Evelyn (McEvoy) Childs. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Helen (Hartmann) Childs, his devoted sons William (Sarah), Christopher (Jennifer), Kevin and Brendan (Jennifer). Loving grandfather of Kate, George, Henry and Vivienne. He is also survived by his sisters Joanne Maguire, MaryEllen Childs and his brother Gregory Childs. Bill attended St. Bartholomew's Elementary School, Elmhurst, NY, St. John's Prep, Brooklyn, NY and St. John's University, Jamaica, NY. He was a member of the Plumber's Local 2...

Viola C. Smith of Naples, Florida passed away at home on June 1,2021 surrounded by her family. Viola Converse was born in Shelby, Michigan and spent her early years in Ferry, Michigan. On July 3,1942 she married Carl G. Smith with whom she enjoyed 73 years together. Viola was an avid bridge player and an accomplished golfer.. She also enjoyed traveling extensively with Carl and with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2015. She is survived by her brother Byron Converse and her children Carlin (Tom) Miner, Gail Anne Smith, Kevin (Kim) Smith, and Kim (Thad) Franklin. Her family also includes ten Grandchildren, fifteen Great Grandchildren, and two Great-Great...

James F. Powers, 82 years old passed away on May 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He lived in NYC, Shrewsbury, MA., Dallas, TX, Harwich Port, MA, Bonita Springs, FL and most recently was a resident of Naples, FL. He was the son of the late Joseph A. Powers and Anita M. (Gaulin) Powers. He is survived by his wife, Joanne DeFeudis Powers, his daughters, Kim Ellis, (husband, Mark), Lori Powers Adams, (husband, Todd) and a son, James F. (Jay) Powers, Jr, (wife, Robin), grandsons, Ryan B. Leech of Boston, MA, James C. Leech of Santa Barbara, CA and Presley S. Peeraer of Trophy Club, TX. He leaves one brother, Daniel Powers of Arlington, MA. His...

Penny Martin Grogoza, the loving wife of Samuel Grogoza, a proud Navy veteran of the South Pacific in World War II and the wonderful mother of three boys: Andy, Steve, and Richie, passed away on May 23, 2021. She will be interred in the Sarasota National Cemetery with her husband on June 1, 2021. She was 94 Mom will be remembered for being a super mother and for always believing that her three boys were angels and that Richie never smoked cigarettes behind the garage. Mom and dad always put their family first and mom was the pillar behind our family. No children were more fortunate to have her as a mother. Thank you mom! We love you and miss you! A remembrance will be held at Fuller...

MARILYN JEAN ROMEO, Marilyn Jean Romeo (n?e Cameli) was born on September 25, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away in Naples Florida on May 17, 2021. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Romeo, and her parents, Tony and Ann Cameli (n?e Longano), and sister Janet Rueber (Al). She is survived by her four children: Tony, Lynn (David), Michael (Kelly), and Christine - all with her former spouse, also predeceased, Mario Vadini. She leaves nine grandchildren: Adeline (Chris), Carmen, Justine (Nate), Ariana, Lauren (Adam), Daniel, Michael (Sheryl), Nicholas (Jessica), Isabella as well as five great grandchildren: Jack, Vivian, Michael, James, and Peter. Marilyn is also survived by...

Martha Lee, beloved wife of Richard Lee, passed away in Naples, FL on May 8, 2021. Martha Scanlon was born in South Boston on February 22, 1940--Washington's birthday--and was named for the first First Lady. The daughter of James Scanlon and Pelma Giguere Scanlon, she was raised by her mother and beloved stepfather Walter Sweeney in Dedham, MA. Martha attended Dedham High School. After graduation, she returned to Boston to attend Gibbs Secretarial College, and worked as an office manager for many years. Martha lived in Needham, MA while raising her sons Wally and Jim. She was an avid tennis player, and met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Lee, in 1983 on the courts of the Charles...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the patriarch of our family Arthur J. Bouffard Jr. Arthur, of Naples, FL and Center Ossipee, NH, passed away on May 4, 2021 at his home in Naples FL, following a lengthy illness. Arthur was born on November 22, 1932 in Salem, MA to Arthur J. Bouffard Sr and Marie Antoinette (St. Pierre) Bouffard. Upon graduation from St Mary's High School, he attended Bentley College and then joined the Air Force during the Korean War. After completing his military service, Arthur returned to Salem to join the family business, later becoming owner and operator of A.J. Bouffard Oil. He was a member of the Salem Knights of Columbus and was a past...

Kris, age 74, born in Minneapolis, MN, residing in Naples, FL, and Tower, MN, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021, after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage. For a full obituary and to leave condolences if you wish, please visit www.fullernaples.com.

Ralph E. Pfaff, 82, of Naples, FL, formerly of Chicago northern suburbs, died Saturday, April 17. He had lived 12 years with the neurodegeneration disease, PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). The last four years he had lost his ability to speak, but he was independent until he fell twice one morning and died ten days later. He was born July 3, 1938 in Rochester, NY; the only child of Edward and Marion Pfaff. He graduated from High School in 1956, then in 1960 graduated from Wheaton College with a BS in Physics and an ROTC Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served two years. Ralph met his wife, Caren (Ude) Pfaff in college; they were married 58 years and have three...

Tamera Le Matthews, 64 Naples, FL It is with great sadness that Tammie passed away peacefully on April 16th after a three year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Tammie was preceded in death by her father and maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 40 years, Bob; daughter, Andrea; son, Butch; 4 stepdaughters, Chandra, Yvette, Beth, and Jenny; her mother, Shirley; sister, Debbie; and brother, Kevin. She also was the proud grandma of nine grandchildren who were very special to her. Tammie was a proud veteran of the U. S. Navy. Her career span was large and impressive to include Naval Service and Civil Service. Her next career...

Bonnie J. Champayne, 92, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 at the Discovery Village in Naples, FL. Beloved wife of the late Roy M. Champayne. She and her husband were former residents of Rockford, IL. They were snowbirds for many years and Bonnie permanently moved to Naples two years ago. She enjoyed the many friendships she had developed with those at Four Winds Condos. Bonnie was born on August 28, 1928 in Galesburg, IL. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine Lewis (Betts). She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Kathy Martin (Bill) of Somers, MT and her grandson, Marko Culich of Chicago, IL. She will also be...