Nancy Gay Lindsey

Nancy Gay Lindsey, age 64 of Ocoee, passed away on February 24, 2014.  She was born in Bluffton, Indiana the daughter of Max  and June (Dreyer) Coons.  Nancy was employed as a bookkeeper. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memory daughter Michelle Garcia of Ocoee; 2 sons Mike of Ocoee and Troy of Orlando; 2 brothers Perry Thompson of Orlando, Billy Coons of Ormond Beach; 1 sister Peggy Lininger of St. Mary's, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

 

There will be a memorial service scheduled for a later date. 

Herman Uriel Aguilar

Herman Uriel Aguilar, age 16 of  Apopka, FL tragically passed away Monday, February 24th, 2014.  He was born in Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala,  the son of Luisa (Esperansza Escobar)  and Herman Auel Aguilar.  Herman was a student.

 

A Religious Service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home from at 6:00 - 9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014.  Herman will be laid to rest at the  Aldea La Conquista Municipal Cemetery in Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala.

Jeanette Greenfield

Jeanette Greenfield, age 58 of Orlando passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014.  A lifelong Orlando resident born to Clyde and Betty (Brucklehurst) Crawford.  She was employed as a bank receptionist and was a member of Lake Hill Baptist Church. 

 

Jeanette leaves to cherish her memory, mother Betty Seigfried; brothers Curtis, Thomas, David and Benjamin Crawford; sisters Barbara and Betty Crawford.  The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5:00 until 6:30 pm., followed by the funeral service at 6:30 pm with Pastor Jerry Forrest officiating.

Irma Kathleen Liebert

Irma Kathleen Liebert, age 63,  Ocoee, FL passed away Monday, February 17th, 2014.   She was born on the Island of Aruba,  the  daughter of the late Camelia (Ruan)  and Matthew  Liebert and was employed as an accountant for Hess Oil Refinery.

 

Irma leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Jacqueline Octavia Eugene; son Norman Ein Fleming; sisters Erica Ferdinand, Marjorie Samuel; grandchildren Tre'Vaughn Matthew Irving, Shaheed Jay Carlyle, Dillan Jaden Eugene, Aylesha Brianna Fleming, Kiel Austin Gossett-Fleming, Soreina Fleming, Noreina Fleming, Norman Fleming Jr; nieces; nephews; God daughter; and many more relatives and sorrowing friends.  A  Memorial Service will be held  at Dobbs Funeral Home  at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 23rd, 2013.  Repast will be held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church located at 1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue., Gotha FL 34734 following the memorial service.

Lachman Persaud Ramnarain

Lachman Persaud Ramnarain, age 77 of Orlando,  passed away Saturday February 15th, 2014 at his residence.  He was born in Skeldon, Guyana, the son of the late  Ramnarain and Budhia (Seebalack) and was employed in construction as a carpenter. 

 

Lachman is predeceased by daughter Reena Wattie (December 1993) and leaves to cherish his memory, wife Rookmin  (Balgobin) Ramnarain of Orlando; 4 daughters Jeannette Jurakhan, Mantree Ramnarain, Debbie Moti all of Orlando, Sadishna Kamaldeo of Canada; son Michael Ramnarain of New York; brother Harribans Ramnarain of New Jersey; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

 

Traditional Hindu Services and visitation will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday,  February 20th, 2014 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm and from at 9 - 11 am on Friday, February 21st, 2014.  Interment will be held immediately after the service on Friday at Metro Crematory

in Ocoee.

Andrew Thomas Lance

Andrew Thomas Lance, age 90 of Orlando passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014.  He was born in Sommerville, New Jersey the son of Joseph and Jean (Tula) Lance.  Serving in the United States Navy, Andrew was employed as a photographer in the aerospace industry.

 

He is predeceased by his sister Helen and leaves to cherish his memory wife Mildred Lance of Orlando; sons Glen Andrew Lance of Alabama, Timothy Thomas Lance of Missouri and 1 grandchild.

 

The funeral service for Andrew will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery with Pastor Harvey Carpenter officiating.  The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Orlando Rescue Mission.

Judith Hopkins Stafford

Judith Hopkins Stafford, age 67 passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014.  She was born in Florence, South Carolina the daughter of Leroy and Catherine (Sharp) Hopkins and was employed as a hospital dispatcher.

 

Judith is preceded in death by daughter Christy Stafford and leaves to cherish her memory husband Raymond D. Stafford, Jr. of Orlando; son Trey Stafford, daughter Jill Stafford; granddaughter Rebekah Stafford and grandson Trey Stafford.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Orlando Baptist Temple located at 4400 N. Powers Drive, Orlando FL 32818.

Roger Dale Tome

Firefighter Roger Dale Tome, 71, of Windermere, was out on his regular afternoon run on February 10, 2014 when he stepped into eternity. An active-duty firefighter for the last 52 years, Roger was an Assistant Fire Chief at NASA/Kennedy Space Center where served since December 1971. Roger began his career on the Orlando Fire Department in 1961 and served under Chief Paul Pennington and Chief Melvin Rivenbark. His friend G. Calvin Bookhardt, who died on duty in 1972, was possibly one of his greatest mentors, teaching him how to live a life worth living.  

Roger faithfully served his country as a medic in the Ranger Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. A graduate of Edgewater High School C/O 1960, he studied Political Science at Rollins while beginning his career in the fire service.  

Named to the list of Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Program LEGENDS, he is one of the few people to have worked at the Space Center during the entire Shuttle Transport System history. Roger bravely served on the first Astronaut Emergency Rescue team and served as its team leader for the shuttle program. Additional achievements include serving on Apollo, Space Lab, and all shuttle missions by heading emergency rescue operations at contingency landing sites in North Africa.

Roger was known to all for his smile, laughter and warmth. He never knew a stranger and treated every person as if they were the most important person on earth. He fell in love with the Magic Kingdom from the beginning. It was his favorite date destination with Judi  Underwood Tome and the place where he knew he had fallen in love. He delighted in providing his children and grandchildren with annual passes and continued to enjoy Disney World throughout his life. 

A long time resident of Windermere, Roger grew up fishing the Butler Chain of Lakes and made up his mind to raise his family there. He loved running along Main Street and his end of the run reward was a stop at Allen’s Creamery for coffee, also the place he enjoyed the grandchildren from his favorite bench. 

He grew up at Miller Memorial Baptist Church and later joined First Baptist Church of Central Florida (formerly FBC-Pine Hills) where he met the love of his life, Judi. He taught first grade Sunday School for many years and in recent years kept an eye on his elderly friends and loved his choir and pastors. 

Roger devoted his life to the service of others and saving lives. He was a man of honor, courage, and kindness, who loved His Lord above all else. He leaves behind his wife Judi of 40 years, his two daughters, Kristin and Karin, and his two grandchildren. 

Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Central Florida, 700 Good Homes Road, on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM with a graveside service at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Gideon’s International or First Baptist Church of Central Florida (student missions).

Renee' Marvette Wynn

Renee' Marvette Wynn, age 59 of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2014.  She was born in Bastrop, Louisiana the daughter of Frank and Emma (Tappin) Jones.  Renee moved to Central Florida from New Jersey in 1988.  She was employed as a hospital nurse, member of First Baptist Church of Central Florida, the Pinsetters Bowling Club and the Greater Orlando TNBA Bowling Organization.

 

Renee' leaves to cherish her memory husband Ralph Wynn of Orlando; sons Ralph (Jennifer) Wynn of Apopka, Robert Wynn of Orlando; daughter Reena Wynn of Orlando; brother Frank (Margie) Jones of Jacksonville, NC; sister Regina Jones also of Jacksonville, NC; 3 grandchildren Trajan, Tia and Ty Wynn of Apopka.

 

The family will be receiving friends at First Baptist Church of Central Florida located at 700 Good Homes Road in Orlando, on Friday, February 14th, 2014 from 10:00 until 11:00 am.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 am with Pastor Clayton Cloer officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.  A reception will follow interment at the church.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Special Olympics in Renee's name.

 

You began your life As the oldest of three

Always caring for Everybody but ME

Your selfless acts of kindness Always showing through

Like the light in the darkness Caring for everyone but you

Your smile and your hugs Will truly be missed

We love you for always  For always we will

Rest in Peace Dear Mom

For this is HIS will
 

Muriel A. Kurz

Muriel A. Kurz age 91, of  Oviedo, FL passed away Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs.   Muriel was born in New Bedford, MA the a daughter of the late Grace (Moreau)  and Edmond  Collins.  She served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as a seamstress in the fashion industry. 

 

Muriel  leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Carolyn (Andy) Stefaniw of Daytona, Lori Miller of Avon, CT, Theresa (Don) Carter of Longwood, FL, Renee (Carlos) Flores of Altamonte Springs; three sons Mark Chmielewski of Bloomfield, CT, Roy Chmielewski of Waterbury, VT, Michael (Vanusa) Chmielewski of Winter Park, FL; sister Pauline Sweeney of St. Daytona; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont, FL, at 12:00p on Friday, February 7, 2014 with Father Robert Webster officiating. Interment will be held at 2:30 pm at  Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Carmen Luisa Rivera

Carmen Luisa Rivera, age 90,  Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, at Hospice of the Comforter, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Carmen was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico,  the daughter of the late Santos Rosario (Maldonado)  and Carlos  Rivera.  She was employed as a seamstress and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

 

Carmen leaves to cherish her memory, three sons Edwin Rivera of Lake City, SC; Domingo Rivera of New York,  Raymond Nater of Orlando;   two brothers Trinidad Rivera of Kissimmee, Renaldo Rivera of Puerto Rico; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2:00 until 3:30 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral mass will follow visitation at 3:30 pm with Deacon Larry Herbert officiating.  Interment will be at 11:00 am on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Orlando Memorial Gardens.

Sandra Lee Musser

Sandra Lee Musser, age 69, of  Orlando, FL, passed away Saturday, February 1st,  2014.    Sandra was born in Harrisburg, PA on August 29, 1944,  daughter of the late Elizabeth Dorothy (Bailor)  and John Henry Fox, Jr.  She was employed as a transportation dispatcher and was a member of Pine Castle United Methodist Church.

 

She is predeceased by her sister June E. Fox and leaves to cherish her memory husband James Musser of Orlando; two daughters Lisa Keller of Orlando, BobbiJo Condrey of Orlando;   son James Mussler, Jr., of Harrisburg, PA;   sister Mary Hoffman of Pennsylvania;  and 4 grandchildren. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel  at 12:00 pm  followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014.

George Ayala

George Ayala, age 68, of  Orlando,  passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, at VITAS Hospice at Quality Care, Winter Garden.   George was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Virginia (Alicea)  and Juan  Ayala.  He served in the U.S. Army, was employed as a Corrections Officer for Seminole County and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

 

George leaves to cherish his memory wife Sally  (Aguilar) Ayala of Orlando; three daughters, Virginia Ayala, of Palm Coast; Margaret Huff, of Cherry Hill, NJ; Jennifer Ayala-Marrero, of Ocoee; sister Angelica Krieger of Connecticut; brother, Richard Ayala, of Clermont; and grandchildren, Michael, Amanda, Carlos, Takoda, Jordan, Arianna,  and Jaydyn.

 

The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 until 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 5:00 pm with Deacon Freddie officiating,  followed by military honors.   Visitation will resume after the honors ceremony until 7:00 pm.

Frederick Earl Sanstrom, Jr.

Frederick Earl Sanstrom Jr., Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend passed away on January 29, 2014.  He was born in Miami, Florida on May 22, 1952. 

 

His memory will always be treasured by his wife Marian of 24 years, and sons Jason, Casey and Cody and by all loved ones.  A memorial service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Apopka Vineland Rd., 32819 on Saturday, February 1st, at 6:30 pm.

 

 

My Darling Husband

There are no words that will fill this void in my heart.  The last 24 years we spent together were the best years of my life.  You were the best husband, Father, and best friend anyone could ever wish for.  Your days were shortened but our memories will be everlasting.  I love you with all my heart and will never stop loving you.  I will always remember your words..."life's too short to dance with ugly women".   Miss you more.

-Marian

 

 

To Our Beloved Father

Dad we love you very much and will forever keep you in our hearts.  You raised each of us into great men just like you were.  We will always remember all that you taught us, fishing, hunting, and how to enjoy life.  You were the greatest role model any three sons could ever ask for.  We love you forever and you will never be forgotten.

-Jason, Casey, & Cody

Our Father Kept A Garden - Unknown

Our Father kept a garden.
A garden of the heart;
He planted all the good things,
That gave our lives their start.

He turned us to the sunshine,
And encouraged us to dream:
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rain came,
He protected us enough;
But not too much because he knew
We would stand up strong and tough.

His constant good example,
Always taught us right from wrong;
Markers for our pathway that will last
a lifetime long.

We are our Fathers garden,
We are his legacy.
Thank you Dad we love you







Winifred Anne Brockman

Winifred Anne Brockman, age 91 passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 in Winter Garden.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of Robert Boner and Evelyn M. (Schepper) Pontier.  Winifred moved to Central Florida from Bradenton n 2009, was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

 

Winifred leaves to cherish her memory, sons Carl Lawrence Brockman of Winter Garden, FL, Robert William Brockman of Rougemont, NC; brother Robert M. Pontier of Churchville, MD; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church located at 5125 S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando with Father William Ennis officiating.

Franco Antonio Calabrese

Franco Antonio Calabrese, age 67, of Buenos Aires, Argentina passed away on January 22nd 2014 due to cancer.  Franco was born in Italy, raised in Buenos Aires, moved to New York and then to Florida before he eventually retired in Buenos Aires four years ago.  While in Argentina he spent time with his family until his passing on January 22 from cancer.  He frequently traveled back and forth to the United States to have fun with his children, grandchildren and many friends.  

Franco was very involved in many restaurants across Orlando, last being a co-owner of Trattoria D' Urbino in Ocoee, FL.   As everyone knows, he had a passion for fine food and good wine.  Franco loved and cared for everyone around him. He always offered an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean upon, and an outreached hand to anyone who needed it.

He is survived by his children: Nicole and Kevin, Nicholas, Melina, Francesco. Two grandsons: Matthew and Max. Siblings: Roberto and Daniela; Ana Maria and Jorge; along with nieces and nephews.  Two ex-wives: Linda and Linda.

A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:00 am. 

In memory of Franco Calabrese, donations can be made to fund the cure for diabetes in support of the upcoming March 2014 walk and Team Melina.  He had been a participant in many Walk to Cure Diabetes walks here in Orlando.  Please donate through this website:  www.centralflorida.jdrf.org 

Click' Donate Now' at bottom of page, click 'Donate to a Walker',  choose Linda Knorr, Team Melina.   Or call 407-774-2166 and the office will assist you. 

Carlton Lazarus Seraphin

Carlton Lazarus Seraphin age 55, of Orlando, FL, passed away Friday, January 17th, 2014 at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Florida.   Carlton was born in Dominica, West Indies,  the son of Catherine (Balson)  and Robert Seraphin, of Dominica.  He was employed as a machinist in the aerospace industry. 

 

Carlton leaves to cherish his memory, wife Genefa  (Viette) Seraphin; three daughters, Carmella of Chicago, Carnicha of Atlanta, Simone of Atlanta; son Lazarus of Chicago; two sisters, Judy Chicago; Paula of Tampa; four brothers Ritchie of Atlanta, Robert of San Diego, CA; Heillen of Chicago, and Mervin of New York.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6 - 8 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection Catholic Church, Orlando, FL, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 25th, 2014.  Interment will follow the mass at Winter Garden Cemetery.

John Wayne Bass, Sr.

John  Wayne Bass, Sr., age 63 of Orlando, completed his journey on earth, January 21st, 2014.  He  was born in Orlando, FL the son of the late Lucille (Butler)  and James C. Bass.  He served his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army, was a Christian and loving father.  He was employed as a construction heavy equipment operator.

 

John leaves to cherish his memory, son John Wayne Bass, Jr.;  daughters Taryn Joanne Willis, Adriann Bridget and Aaron Lucille Bass; sisters Rose Neeley, Betty Ann Griffin, Cheryl Sinclair,  as well as six grandchildren and his special babies Missy and Bear.

A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home  at 11:30 am on Friday, January 24th, 2014 with Pastor Harvey Carpenter officiating.  Interment will be at Lake Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Seegah Sumair

Seegah Sumair, age 73, went home to be home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 17, 2014 after she had a stroke.  Seegah was born in Bloomfield, Corentyne on July 9, 1940 to Parbatie (Betty) and Baburam Ramcharran. She attended Auchlyn primary school in Corentyne and Scott school in New Amsterdam. She was married to Chublall Sumair (Benjie) and together they worked very hard to raise and support their 11 children (Devica, the late Premnauth, Ganesh, Rajpaul, Sispaul, Datie, Sonson, Babu, Gopaul, Jaipaul and Monica), 25 grandchildren (Leena, Davin, Alex, David, Daniel, Vishaul, Varsha, Vickash, Ashmanie, Ishrei, Ravi, Preyana, Paul, Peter, Sherry, Cindy, T.J, James, Josh, John, Jordan, Delisa, De Sica, Denzil and Deleah), and 11 great grandchildren (Taminah, Serena, Anthony, Jasmine, Shelly, Brian, Brandon, Sheldon, Jessica, Julia and Abigail). She was the sister of Harry, Lawrence, Savita, Tillah, Evalene, Rosalind, and Sandra. Daughter-in-law of the late Sauta Persaud and Budhni, Sister-in-law of Cameron, Catherine, Kusila, and James. Mother-in-law of Moses, Vidya, Rosie, Chandra, Boysie, Baby, Bobby, and Arnold. Niece of Baby and Fantam.

Seegah was a very loving, gentle, caring, contented and selfless person. She always put others ahead of herself. She worked very hard in her lifetime. She will always be loved and remembered by her husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm and Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home, located at 430 N. Kirkman Road, Orlando FL.

 

Max Ludovic Brody

Max L. Brody age 22, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Miami, Florida.  He was born in Miami,  the son of Emmanuel and Amia (Antoine) Brody.  He was employed in construction and lived in Marietta, Georgia.  Max leaves to cherish his memory, mother Amia Brizard of Marietta;  father Emmanuel Brody of New Jersey/New York;  two sisters  Namarra Touzin of New York, Jennifer Brizard of Marietta;  and brother Kevin Brody also of Marietta. 

 

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 12:00 until 1:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm with Rev. Corey Jones, Officiating. 

Twenty Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restores my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.