Friday, October 27, 2017

Debra Kaye Seay

Debra Kaye Seay, age 65 of Orlando, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017.  She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Dennis Harold and and Vollie (Byrd) Oltman and was employed in distribution for a drug company.

Debra leaves to cherish her memory husband Roy Seay of Orlando; daughters Melissa Bass of Groveland, Melenna Johnson of Colorado, Amy Seay of Orlando; brother Ronnie Oltman of Orlando; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 7:00 pm on Monday, October 30, 2017 followed by the funeral service at 7:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Pritchard officiating.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Jaikaran

Jaikaran, age 67 , of Orlando passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  He was born in Mahaica, Guyana the son of Sasenarine  and Gladys Persaud.   Jai was employed as a security guard.  

Jaikaran leaves to cherish his memory wife Indrani (Chand) Jaikaran of Orlando; son Kevin Jaikaran of Orlando; stepchildren Ramona Lee; Richard Armogan and Rauvell Armogan; sisters Nirupa Outar, Beena Prashad both of Guyana; sister Oma Narsing of Canada; brothers Latchman Persaud and Atambeo Persaud both of Guyana; 3 grandchildren, Aiden, Reia and Jade.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  A traditional Hindu service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 9:00 until 11:30 am.  Cremation will follow the service on Saturday at Metro Crematory located at 751 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee.

Dorothy B. Douglas

Dorothy B. Douglas “Dottie” of Winter Garden, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born on March 31, 1921 in Hawthorne, NJ.  Prior to moving to Winter Garden in 2004 she resided in Lake Park, FL for 47 years.    
    
After graduating high school Mom enjoyed a career as a telephone operator for 9 years before meeting and marrying the love of her life Doug.  Their marriage spanned 55 years until his death in 2002.  In 1957 they relocated to Lake Park, Florida where she was very active in her children’s lives, her local United Methodist Church and remained a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey. 

Mom was fully involved in the lives of her family, providing guidance when we strayed and understanding of our digressions, but always love in her heart.  The only item she was unyielding with was in her favorite color ‘blue’; so much so that when her roof needed replacing she requested blue shingles for her blue house.

Predeceased by her parents Jennie Strong Baker and William H. Baker, sister Audrey Nicol, and loving husband of 55 years Frank “Doug” Douglas.  She is survived by her sister Shirley Johnson, Palm Beach Gardens, FL,  daughter Charalyn Blagg (Ronnie), Winter Garden, FL and son William F. Douglas, (Pam) Monticello, Florida; grandchildren Ian Cole (Candy), Orlando, FL, Rebecca Cole Kennedy (Robbie), Orlando, FL, Diana Garrett (Ray), Blairsville, GA, Heather Shoup (Aaron), Tallahassee, FL, and Molly Williams (Chis), Monticello, FL; great-grand children Adam and Andrew Cole; Erin and Emily Cole and Coy Kosola; Christopher Blagg and Raylyn, Skyler and Joshua Garrett; Haley and Christopher Shoup; Connor and Kyle Williams; and great-great-grandson Riley Mullins; nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church, 201 South Clarke Road, Ocoee, FL 34761.  Our family would be blessed with your attendance.

In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to Mike Conley Hospice House “Cornerstone” 2100 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711 or Ocoee Oaks United Methodist Church, 201 South Clarke Road, Ocoee, FL 34761, or the charity of your choice. 

Doolarie Ragoonanan

Doolarie Ragoonanan, 91, of Orlando , passed away Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.  She was born in Sangre Grande, Trinidad, the daughter of Ramkisson and Nankie and was a homemaker.  




Loving Family of Doolarie

Parents:  Ramkissoon (father) and Nanki (mother)
Siblings: Harry Ramkissoon, Carmen Sookhdeo, Seepersad (Daal) Ramkissoon, Soogie Ramgoodar, Latchman (Latch) Ramkissoon, Dolly Harry,  Bridgemohan (Narine “King”)  Ramkissoon, Kownsilla (Celia) Ramkissoon

Husband:  Ramjit  Raghoonanan
Children: Ramdeo, Samdeo, Harriepersad, Rampersad, & Deo.
Daughter-in-Laws:  Kalowtie, Radica, Vashti, Chandai, and Geeta.

Grandchildren:  Rishi Raghoonanan, Reshma Raghoonanan, Shashi Raghoonanan, Shiva Raghoonanan, Shakti Raghoonanan-Singh, Vidyia Ragoonanan, Rakesh Ragoonanan,  Seeta Ragoonanan-Maldonado,  Ganesh Ragoonanan, Shrila Ragoonanan, Neela Ragoonanan,  Vishal Ragoonanan, & the late Kavita.
Granchildren In-Laws:  Ravi Singh, Rodney Bridgemohan, Carlos Maldonado, Sierra Ragoonanan
Great-grandchildren: Sachin Singh, Roshan Bridgemohan, Isabel Maldonado, Suhani Singh, Sourav Singh


Nieces and Nephews: Harry’s Kids: Joan, Chitrapal “Lappo”, Krishna, & Jeewan  Carmen’s kids: Chan, Dolly, Dai, Satram, Prema, & Krishna | Daal’s Kids: Theo, Tina, the late Michael, John, Sharon, & Tony | Soogie’s Kids: Dawlatie, Harry, Ramesh, Leela, Carol, Kamini, & Gulcharran | Latch’s Kids: Neela, Krishna, & Sheila | Dolly’s Kids: Charles, Richard, Patsy ,& Harold | Narine’s Kids: Vijay, Visham, Shawn, Darin, & Chitra| Celia’s Kids: Mala, Bernadine, Annmarie, Sunita, & Steven

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home  and a traditional Hindu service on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 9:00 until 11:30 am.  Cremation will follow the service at Metro Crematory located at 751 Bluford Avenue, Ocoee. FL.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Mary Laguane' Harris

Marie Laguane' Harris, age 46, of Orlando, passed away Monday, October 16th, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in Manhattan, NY the daughter of the late Almeda (Johnson)  and Eugene  Fernandez. and was employed as a cashier.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory, by two daughters, Andrea Harris of Orlando, Zaria Johnson also  of Orlando; three sons Justin Harris of Poughkeepsie, NY, Andrew Harris of Albany, NY, Kendrick Harris of Catskill, NY;  and 8 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 pm with Deacon Larry Herbert officiating.



Friday, October 20, 2017

Melissa Suzanne Fazio

Melissa Suzanne Fazio, age 38, of Orlando, passed away Monday, October 16th, 2017.   She was born in Orlando, the daughter of Edith (Boggetta)  and Richard Steele Barlow and was employed as a phlebotomist.  

Melissa leaves to cherish her memory, parents Edith and Richard Barlow; husband Phillip Fazio; two sons Drake Fazio, Mason Fazio, all of Orlando; sister Brandy (Vic) DeVore of Clermont.  

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 12:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 1:00 pm.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

William Anthony O'Donnell

William Anthony O'Donnell, 73, of Orlando, FL, passed away, Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.   He was born in Detroit, MI on October 20, 1943, a son of the late Dominica Rose (Cicatella)  and Patrick Emmett O'Donnell. William was married to Verna (Messinger) O'Donnell.
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From Verna
Bill and Verna met during a farmer's strike , working a picket line in 1978 and have shared their lives happily together for 39 years.  He joined Labor Union Local 517 in 1964 and was a Business Agent then Business Manager and Special  International Rep until retiring in 2002.

 Bill was devoted to his job, family and friends.  He was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He had many hobbies with fishing being one of his favorites.  He enjoyed playing lottery tickets and playing poker with friends and family.  He had a wonderful sense of humor that kept  you laughing all the time.  He was a great story teller and enjoyed sharing all his great tales.  Bill was a devoted and loving Husband, Father, Papa, Brother and friend.  He will be greatly missed by all and loved loved by his family and friends.

Bill has gone to be with our children and other family members who went to Heaven before him.  Bill will always be with me in my heart and one day we will be together again.  Bill is and always be "The Love Of My Life".

Bill is predeceased by his son, Leon Michael (1989), daughter Verena K. O'Donnell, son Daniel Michael Anthony (2014); grand daughter Amanda Marie Anthony (1989) and leaves to cherish his memory, wife Verna (Messinger) O'Donnell; son William "Tony" (Dana) O'Donnell of Orlando; two sisters, Patricia (Dennis) Beach of Tennessee, Carmella (Steve) Phipps of Tennessee; brother, Leslie "Joe" (Sue) O'Donnell of Orlando; He is also survived by grandchildren Nicholas, Michael and Daniele O'Donnell; great grandchild Christabelle O'Donnell  all of Orlando; several nieces & nephew.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm with Deacon Larry Herbert officiating.  Interment will be at Lake Hill Cemetery in Orlo Vista.





Friday, October 13, 2017

Asquith S. Armstrong

Asquith S. Armstrong, age 70, of Windermere, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont.  He was born in Jamaica, the son of the late Pearline (Beecher) and Egbert Martin Armstrong and was employed as a salesman in the fashion industry.  Asquith was a member of Church of the Ascension and was the husband of Lilieth (Gooden) Armstrong of Windermere.

The family will be receiving friends at Church of the Ascension Church on Saturday, October 14, 2017, located at 4950 S. Apopka Vineland Road from 9:00 until 10:00 am.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 10:00 am.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Leona E. Harrison

Leona E. Harrison, age 86 of Orlando, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.  A lifelong Floridian, she was the daughter of Newton F. and Rena (Koons) Chase.   Leona was employed as a credit manager for a department store and was married to Joseph Harrison also of Orlando.

Leona is preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Rena Chase of Stuart; sister Margie Hart of Kenansville, and leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 65 years Joseph Harrison; twin daughters Christine Lashley of Ocala, Charlene Forth (Chuck) of Clermont; daughter Teresa Swander of Ocala; son Joseph Harrison Jr. (Bobbie) of Melbourne; brother Billy Chase (Wanda) of Stuart; sister Shirley Hubbard (Jerry) of Melbourne; grandchildren Tammy Mashburn, Maria Fletcher, Chase Forth, Kassie Ledoux; great grandchildren Beau Mashburn, Karleigh Bevins and Abbey Fletcher.

The Funeral service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:00 am with Chaplain Mike Carlson officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Lake Hill Cemetery in Orlo Vista.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Madeline (Madi) Castagna


Madeline (Madi) Castagna... Age 75, passed away September 28, 2017 with her family at her bedside in Orlando,  Florida. Beloved wife of Albert (Al) for 53 years and Loving mother to Letitia (Eric) Brandsgaard and Michelle (Robert) Perrotti. Sister to Felicia Tracy. NANA to Ashley (19), Brandon(17), Braden (14), Rebecca (12), Roberto (10) and Sebastian (3). And of course, her furry grandbabies Logan, Bella, Mama Kitty, Aashes, Shaadow, Snowball, Zeena and Cooper. Aunt to Therese (Tom) Brennan, Billy (Reinhardt), Tom (Leslie ) Reinhardt, Kellianne Greene, Tracie (Vincent) Sciascia, Eric (Dawn) Wachsning.  Great Aunt and friend. Many will miss "Ms Madi "

Preceded in death by, Baby Joey, Frank and Bernice Tracy, Philip and Rose CastagnaGary Reinhardt,  David and Lucille Hurst, Joann Castagna and Grace Reinhardt.

Funeral 11:30am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, 32819. Burial in Dr Phillip's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to  the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.








Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Robert Blaise

Robert Blaise,  age 75, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, at Florida Hospital Orlando.  He was born in Bombardopolis, Haiti,  the son of the late Matilda (Charlemagne)  and Turgo  Blaise and was employed as a driver for Airport Trucking.  

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, wife Marie  (Alerte) Blaise of Orlando; four daughters, Carlin Blaise of Boston, Judith Blaise of New York, Tamar Blaise of Orlando, Roberta Blaise, of Tampa;  eight sons Edzer Blaise, of New Jersey; Brunel Blaise, of New Jersey; Harry Blaise, of New York; Kerlin Blaise, of Michigan; Simphar Blaise, of Orlando; Michael Blaise, of Tampa; Al Blaise, of Orlando; Marc Ardy Blaise

The family will be receiving friends from 8:30 until 9:40 am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The Mass will follow at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church located at 801 N. Hastings Street, Orlando with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will follow the Mass at Winter Garden Cemetery.