Ernest J. Dulude, 82, of 1651 Kiley Ct., Lady Lake, FL passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Ernie was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, the son of the late Victor and Rose (Fontaine) Dulude. He is survived by his wife Vivian; his 2 daughters, Diane (Steven) Grasso, of Lakeland, FL and Donna Waln of Edmond, OK; his 5 grandchildren, Anthony & Eric Grasso, Keri Ball, and Monica & Thomas Waln, as well as 4 great-grandchildren. Nephew Richard (Kimberly) Messier, and their 2 sons Andrew & Matthew. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Messier. Ernie was a Funeral Director compassionately serving families for more than 40...

Ernest J. Dulude, 82, of 1651 Kiley Ct., Lady Lake, FL passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Ernie was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, the son of the late Victor and Rose (Fontaine) Dulude. He is survived by his wife Vivian; his 2 daughters, Diane (Steven) Grasso, of Lakeland, FL and Donna Waln of Edmond, OK; his 5 grandchildren, Anthony & Eric Grasso, Keri Ball, and Monica & Thomas Waln, as well as 4 great-grandchildren. Nephew Richard (Kimberly) Messier, and their 2 sons Andrew & Matthew. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Messier. Ernie was a Funeral Director compassionately serving families for more than 40...

Claire J (Krajnak) Lavender, formerly from Fairfield, Connecticut, age 90 passed away February 23, 2021 in The Villages, Florida. She was born in New York City to Clara and John Krajnak. Graduated from Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, CT . In addition to raising 6 children and being a loving mother, she volunteered as a Brownie and Girl scout leader, and was an active member of St. Emery Church Ladies Guild and very supportive of activities for St. Emery school in Fairfield. She was also a VFW auxiliary life member. Claire was a very strong woman and when she lost her husband at an early age, she entered the workforce in Human Resources and payroll for US Baird from which she...

Claire J (Krajnak) Lavender, formerly from Fairfield, Connecticut, age 90 passed away February 23, 2021 in The Villages, Florida. She was born in New York City to Clara and John Krajnak. Graduated from Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, CT . In addition to raising 6 children and being a loving mother, she volunteered as a Brownie and Girl scout leader, and was an active member of St. Emery Church Ladies Guild and very supportive of activities for St. Emery school in Fairfield. She was also a VFW auxiliary life member. Claire was a very strong woman and when she lost her husband at an early age, she entered the workforce in Human Resources and payroll for US Baird from which she...

On Monday, February 22, Kenneth Eugene Anderson of Somerset, Florida, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 82. Ken was born to Herman and Gertrude Anderson in Coleman, Alabama on July 5, 1938. Ken was a proud and devoted family man and a true patriot. He loved our country and all the good things it stands for. He enlisted in the United Sates Navy in 1955 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1975. While serving our country, Ken served meritoriously in historically significant events, such as his time aboard the USS Iwo Jima when he participated in an important series of nuclear tests, and then later took part in the blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile...

Cecelia "Ceil" Mikulski, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at West Marion County Hospital. Ceil was a longtime resident of The Villages. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas "Tom" Mikulski. Ceil was an Assistant Minister for 22 years with Christ Lutheran Church, also a member of AIM Dance Ministry Group. She is a Certified Braillist with the Library of Congress. Ceil also performed with the Way Way Way Off Broadway Players and was active with The Lioness Club, VFW, North Central Florida Anchorettes, and The Village Voices. Ceil is survived by her 3 children, Kathy Mueller (Don), Janet Smith, and James Mikulski, grandchildren Jason, Jeremy, and Scott, great...

Mary Elizabeth Sullivan, better known as Emmy to those closest to her, died peacefully on Sunday, February 21st, 2021, while holding the hands of her two sons. Emmy will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, their wives and her grandchildren; Bill and Karen Sullivan, and their children Tate, Shea and Luke of Madbury, NH and Chris and Nicole Sullivan, and their children Elle and Andrew of Boston, MA. Emmy graduated from Waltham High School in Massachusetts in 1951 and spent many happy years in Londonderry, NH raising her family with her husband of 50 years, Al, and working as a bookkeeper for multiple electronic and technology firms. Emmy and Al...

Alice M. Fredrikson of The Villages, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 19th, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of Alice J. and Axel Fredrickson. She is survived by cousins Dick Wilson (Arlene) and John Howe (Evalina), and 5 nieces and nephews. Alice was blessed with 4 Godchildren who she loved deeply. A Memorial Service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages, Florida on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 10 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, Florida. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com.

Paula Mae Marcotte passed peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born October 22, 1935 to Harry and Isabel Bosler. A graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School, she served as Sister Paul Mary of the Trinitarians from 1957 to 1970 in Trenton, NJ, and Huntsville, Al. Dispensed In 1970, she met and married Ronald Marcotte in 1972. Her career as a Psychiatric Social Worker from 1972 to 2000 included Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md. and private practice. Moving to the Villages in 2007, she valued her friends in her book club, colored pencil artwork, and the Community Bible Study. Paula is survived by her husband Ron, two children, Kimberly and Chris,...

Edward R. Heath, husband, brother and stepfather, died Tuesday, February 16th in The Villages, Florida. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, indomitable work ethic, cooking skills and storytelling. He was always the first to raise a glass for a toast at the dinners he made and kept his guests entertained with stories and insights on life. He was a soldier in the Marines and Army, served in Korea, and worked as a Construction Manager for AT&T. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Wilkison) Heath, sister Sherie Lorie, and his stepchildren Gary Wiley, Sue Wiley, (Gary's wife), Bryan Wiley and Summer Wiley (Bryan's wife). A Military Honors Committal Service will be...

Bleta "Jean" Nicolson (Hudkins, Dray) passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages, Florida. She fought a hard long battle with cancer but at the end was able to be at peace and surrounded by those who loved her. Her family is comforted to know that as she took her last breath, she was pain free and happy to be entering the Kingdom of God. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on December 16, 1939, lived most of her life in New Castle, PA and retired to the Villages, FL. Jean will be remembered for many things but most of all she will be remembered for her ability to ask for nothing but give to so many. She enjoyed golfing, pickle ball, dancing and...

Bleta "Jean" Nicolson (Hudkins, Dray) passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages, Florida. She fought a hard long battle with cancer but at the end was able to be at peace and surrounded by those who loved her. Her family is comforted to know that as she took her last breath, she was pain free and happy to be entering the Kingdom of God. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on December 16, 1939, lived most of her life in New Castle, PA and retired to the Villages, FL. Jean will be remembered for many things but most of all she will be remembered for her ability to ask for nothing but give to so many. She enjoyed golfing, pickle ball, dancing and...

Bleta "Jean" Nicolson (Hudkins, Dray) passed peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice House, The Villages, Florida. She fought a hard long battle with cancer but at the end was able to be at peace and surrounded by those who loved her. Her family is comforted to know that as she took her last breath, she was pain free and happy to be entering the Kingdom of God. Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on December 16, 1939, lived most of her life in New Castle, PA and retired to the Villages, FL. Jean will be remembered for many things but most of all she will be remembered for her ability to ask for nothing but give to so many. She enjoyed golfing, pickle ball, dancing and...

Adam D. Czarnecki, 90 passed away Friday February 12, 2021. Adam was born January 22, 1931 in Lyndhurst NJ to Adam and Betha Czarnecki. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters Virginia (Czarnecki) Dumler and Diane (Czarnecki) Guagliardo. Adam graduated from Lyndhurst High School in 19?? where he was life of the party but also admired and respected as one of the greatest athletes, football players and football Captains the school had ever seen. He holds the honor of being inducted into the schools Hall of Fame. Following high school, Adam attended The University of Delaware where he continued to play football. Medical school followed as did a Chiropractic Practice in E Rutherford...

Emily Amelia Palacino, 94 of Oxford, Florida succumbed to COVID-19 at UF Health The Villages Hospital in The Villages, Florida on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The daughter of Virginia and Ferdinando Conti, Emily Conti was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on July 11, 1926. She was the valedictorian of her class at Central High School and became a bookkeeper for the Bridgeport Brass Company. After the Second World War, she married her true love, Angelo Palacino. The couple worked together in the grocery business as she became a homemaker and mother. When the children were older, she pursued a career in accounting and finance, working at Churchill Business Forms in Newtown, Connecticut before...

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Sanchirico age 89 entered eternal rest on February 9, 2021. Survived by her loving husband of 68 years William (Bill) Anthony Sanchirico. Betty was a beloved Mother of four children Bill Sanchirico and his wife Dena, Linda Schiraldi and her husband Alex, Debra Combs and her husband Dan, Laura Hoffman and her husband David. Her four grandchildren Kristina, Nicholas, Tiffany, Taylor and seven great grandchildren Liam, Mason, Aubrey, Jax, Kai, Carley, Scarlett and two siblings brother John and sister Shirley. Betty was born in Trenton N.J. and graduated from Trenton High School. She moved to Miami, FL in the early 60's with her husband and family. After raising her...

Harry Albert Maass, 94, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Cornerstone's Villages Hospice House. Harry was born January 4, 1927, the son of Harry Maass and Angeline Sobczynski of Chicago, Illinois. Harry was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army in the European Theater. He was a proud participant in the Villages Honor Flight community and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Oxford, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by Patty Maass, his loving wife of 46 years; a son Wayne (Renee) Maass and a daughter Pamela (Jamie) Jarman; five grandchildren, Michael (Song) Maass, Andrew (Ashley) Maass and James (Angela) Maass, Daniel (Tiffany) Smith...

Margaret (Peggy) Nicholson passed away at age 93 in Lady Lake, Florida on February 2, 2021. Margaret Mary Donnelly was born in Staten Island, New York, on August 18, 1927. Her parents John and Nora (O'Callaghan) were both born in Ireland and Peggy was a beautiful Irish Rose. She grew up in Mineola and Hempstead, NY and graduated from Bishop McDonnell High School in 1945, which she attended with her lifelong friend Bernadette (Mickey) Spears O'Brien. At age 18, she met Robert V. Nicholson (Bob) and they were married on September 13, 1947. Together they raised 6 children, living first in Levittown and then West Islip, NY before moving to Florida. Peggy was a devout Catholic. She was a...

Susan Estelle Thore was born in Pittsburgh PA, the daughter of John W. & Leona A (Hetrick) Thore., January 25, 1947. Susie attended Mt. Lebanon High School where she graduated in 1965. She went on to Slippery Rock University where she earned her Bachelor degree. After college she went to work for Bell Telephone in Pittsburgh, PA and ended her career in Wilmington DE. Later she met the love of her life Emanuel Schiller and married March 2, 1995. Her goal was to retire early, enjoy the sunshine and play golf which brought them to The Villages, FL. Susie was active with The Village Golf Association where she would rank golf courses all around Florida. Another passion of hers was the...

Carol Cohen, 76, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home in The Village of Pennecamp with her family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1944 to Irving and Lillian Stockman and later moved to Monticello, NY, where she met her childhood sweetheart and later husband, Bob (Robert) Cohen. Carol graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in English Literature in 1966. She worked as high school English teacher in Massachusetts for several years and had a passion for doing whatever she could to help students grow and be all they could be. She paused her career to raise her two beloved children and later returned to teaching after they were grown. The family lived in the woods...

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Margaret F. Quinlan, 71, passed away suddenly and we are bereft from her loss. She was born on Staten Island, New York, on July 9, 1949. Margaret graduated from Curtis High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, Margaret worked as an administrative assistant. More recently, she was a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch, retiring in 2015 to The Villages, Florida. Margaret and her husband, Frank, have celebrated 48 years of marriage and raised their family in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She enjoyed playing golf, mahjong, and quilting. Along with her twin sister, Mary, she was a member of the Allamanda Quilting Guild. Margaret is survived by...