Obituaries

Sep 17, 2017

Allison Leslie Maskell Hawkes went to be with her Lord on September 17, 2017.  She was born October 14, 1958 in Melrose, MA, where she grew up in a loving household.

Allison’s earthly calling was first and foremost as a loving wife to her husband of 33 years, Jim Hawkes; and loving mother to her three sons...

Sep 17, 2017

Paul M. Deegan, 83, passed away September 17, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Sewickley, PA on May 18, 1934. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army and was employed by E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margie Deegan;...

Sep 17, 2017

Larry Michael Doering, 69, died Sunday September 17, 2017. Since March 13, 1948 he spent his life touching the hearts of his family, friends and neighbors. He worked as a stone mason, bricklayer and construction superintendent his entire life. He possessed instinctive artistic skills and a quick wit. He loved hot cars, hot women, scrabble, hunting for shark's teeth...

Sep 13, 2017

Virginia D. Braddock, 93, passed away September 13, 2017 at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice of Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born the 3rd of 5 daughters of John & Lydia Darden of Suffolk, Virginia on July 04, 1924, and resided in Jacksonville Beach, Florida since 1946.

Virginia was a compassionate, hardworking homemaker who raised a husband...

Sep 13, 2017

Paschal L. Owen, 82, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on September 13, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sat., September 16th in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, with Reverend Michael Larkin officiating.

Sep 11, 2017

On September 11, 2017, Betty (Duke) McIlrath, age 88, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, beloved wife of James “Jim” McIlrath; stepmother; loving aunt and grandmother passed away after a long and strong battle with heart disease.

Lover of life, Betty led a full life of travel, golf and bridge she shared with her beloved husband Jim McIlrath. ...

Sep 4, 2017

Thomas R. Taylor Jr. ,31, died suddenly September 4, 2017. He was born June 20, 1986 and was raised in Atlantic Beach, FL. He graduated from The Marine Science Center in 2004.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Thomas found his passion in sales. He was consistently one of the top performers at Jack Hanania's Volkswagen of...

Sep 4, 2017

William Boyer, 77, passed away September 4, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.   He was born on August 18, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to William and Helen Boyer. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy before marrying his beloved wife Kay.He was passionate about his family and had a lifelong love of golf. He worked in the insurance...

Sep 2, 2017

Annelle Stem Griffin passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born on April 23, 1934 in Evanston, Ill.

Annelle went to high school in Albany, GA and then she attended the University of Georgia.  She was a member of Alpha Delta PI and it was at UGA where she met the love...

Aug 31, 2017

Evelin Renate Deschner, 81, passed away August 31, 2017.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Aug 30, 2017

Robert G. Lingenfelser

October 13 1937 – August 30, 2017

It is with heartbreak we announce the passing of our beloved father.  His presence and influence in our lives will forever be missed.  After battling dementia for a number of years, he passed away on Wednesday, August 30th 2017 at the age of 79 years. ...

Aug 28, 2017

Robert P. Cannistraro (Bob), 75, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017, with family by his bedside holding his hands. Bob was born on November 30, 1941 in Waltham, MA. He grew up in Waltham, lived in Westport, MA and later resided in St. Mary’s, GA.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary...

Aug 26, 2017

Family and friends mourn the death of Wayne R. Willey, 67, who passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2017.  He was born May 31st, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Belchertown, MA.

Wayne moved to Jacksonville in 1968 to attend college.  He soon fell in love with Neptune Beach and made it his home for the...

Aug 26, 2017

David L. Lasher, III, 84, passed away August 26, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Baltimore, MD.  He grew up in Asheville, NC, and retired in 1986. David graduated from Wofford College, in Spartanburg, SC, and majored in History. After graduating, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy, as a Naval Officer,...

Aug 25, 2017

Evelyn McGovern, 95, passed away August 25, 2017. She was born December 20, 1921, in McKeesport, PA and grew up in Altoona, PA. She spent her retirement years in Neptune Beach, FL.

Evelyn is survived by daughters, Nancy Nichols (Richard), Jere Geis (Buddy), Susan Cox, and Melissa Carrey; grandchildren, Lisa, Jim, Adam, Jeni, and Jane; and great-grandchildren,...

Aug 24, 2017

Peter Anthony Beddoe, 74, passed away on August 24, 2017.

A Gathering for family and friends will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2017 in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home of Jacksonville Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2nd in St. Paul's Catholic Church of Jacksonville Beach,...

Aug 22, 2017

Belva Jean McKellar, 83, passed away in the early evening of Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the McGraw Center for Caring, Mayo Clinic Campus surrounded by family and dear friends. She was born March 12, 1934 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where she was raised. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secretarial Science from the University of Western...

Aug 18, 2017

Wanda Lillian (Carter) Dutcher, 88, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2017.  Wanda was born on March 15, 1929 in Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick, Canada to William and Isabel Carter.  She married John Keith Dutcher in 1948.  In 1960 the family moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Wanda was born to...

Aug 14, 2017

Marjorie Masser Ramsay passed away on August 14, 2017, two months short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and Massey Business College. She was a member of Church of the Redeemer, Anglican; Periwinkle Garden Circle; and San Jose Country Club.  She was a life member of the Baptist...

Aug 14, 2017

Virginia Bragg McCuen died peacefully at home, in Ponte Vedra Beach, on Monday, August 14, 2017, after a lengthy illness.

Virginia was born in Pelham, Georgia, June 3, 1925, and grew up in Jacksonville. She met Joseph McCuen at the Naval Air Station. They were married in 1951 and moved to Annapolis, Maryland, where he was stationed...