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Leonard W. Purvee, Sr.
Jul. 14, 2021
Leonard W. Purvee, Sr., a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021. Leonard was born on April 1, 1955, in Saratoga Springs, New York to Carson and Lois Purvee. Leonard worked as the Chief Operator of the Tavares...
Stephen Michael Palmer
Jul. 13, 2021
Stephen Michael Palmer, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, left this world much too soon at the age of 51, on July 13, 2021. Stephen was born on April 19, 1970 in Huntington Beach, California to Ronald and Bonnie Palmer. Later, Stephen left the west coast for the sunshine state,...
Zaevyn Zayne Bailey
Jul. 13, 2021
Zaevyn Zayne Bailey passed away in the embrace of family on July 13, 2021 at his home in Orlando, FL. Zaevyn was born on February 1, 2021 to Kayla Rose and Sammuel Bailey, joining siblings Avionna and Navari. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those...
Ann Bignon
Jul. 07, 2021
Ann Cecilia Bignon, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Tavares, Florida. Ann was born on August 25, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the 4th of 5 children and always enjoyed time with family. She met her loving...
Stephanie Rae Brown
Jul. 06, 2021
Stephanie Rae Brown, 58, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Eustis, Florida on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. Stephanie was born on May 14, 1963 in Bedford, Indiana but moved to Lake County early on. She worked as 911 dispatcher for the Sherriff's...
Wanda Marie Serratore
Jul. 03, 2021
Wanda Marie Serratore passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the age of 60. She was born on Sunday, June 25, 1961 to Norman Richard Pearsall and Caroline G. Metcalf, who preceded her in death. Wanda enjoyed crocheting. She was quite artistic and liked to color. She loved cats. Wanda was a very...
Michael Steven McMahon
Jun. 30, 2021
Michael Steven McMahon, 73, of Eustis, FL passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2021 with family by his side. Mike was born in Orlando, FL, the son of Robert and Bernita McMahon. Mike was preceded in death by both of his parents. Mike was a graduate of Eustis High School, class of 1965, and has...
William F. Dearborn
Jun. 28, 2021
William F. Dearborn, 89, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 28th, 2021. William was born in Mt. Pleasant, New York on November 9, 1931 to Edwin and Angelina Dearborn. William's childhood was spent growing up in Mt....
Roy George Dehn
Jun. 27, 2021
Roy George Dehn, 86, of Mount Dora, FL passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2021 with family by his side. Roy was born on February 18, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, the son of William and Mayme Dehn. He moved to Florida in the early 1960s. Roy will be dearly missed by his partner Bonnie Lu...
Opal Jean Bailey
Jun. 26, 2021
After a long battle with dementia and Parkinson’s, Opal Jean Bailey went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Jean “BJ” McChesney (John) her granddaughter Sarah Graves (Kris), grandson David Hamar (Heather), granddaughter Erica McChesney, grandson...
Faye E. Rerick
Jun. 24, 2021
Faye E. Rerick, age 88, of Tavares passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born June 17, 1933 in Peterborough, Ontario and moved to Lake County in 1989 from Lake Worth, FL. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Eustis and volunteered for many years in the church’s thrift store....
Jeannette Gambrell
Jun. 23, 2021
Jeannette Gambrell, 81, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Jeannette was a Florida girl born in Winter Garden, Florida on January 2, 1940, to Horace Flowers, Sr., and Minnie May...