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  Elizabeth "Betty" Culligan (née Power), age 86, was peacefully called home by God, after a brief illness, on Friday, March 20, 2020, bravely at her home in Naples, Florida with family at her bedside. Betty was born in Dublin, Ireland on March 7, 1934, to the late Sadie (née Nolan) and John Joseph Power.  She was the first family member to set sail for her beloved America in 1952, at the tender age of 18.  She settled in the...

Jan Montizaan, 94, of Naples, FL passed away at his home on March 13, 2020.  Jan was born July 11, 1925 in the Netherlands to Hendrik and Johanna (Vosselman) Montizaan. He served with the Merchant Marines and was a mechanical engineer for the electric company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jannie, in 2017. Survivors include his children, Henk (Judi) Montizaan of Colorado Springs, CO and their children, Kris, Hollie, Cody and Tyler; Joan of Naples, FL and her children,...

Joseph Raymond Bergeron, 90, of Naples, FL and formerly of Meriden, CT passed away at The Arlington of Naples following a brief illness. Ray was born in Meriden, CT on June 11, 1929, the son of the late William and Marie Bergeron. He attended local schools and graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Central Connecticut State University. He was employed for a number of years as a teacher at the local high school. He also served in the United States Air Force prior to his...

El señor es mi pastor, nada me faltará. En lugares de delicados pastos me hará descansar; Junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará. Confortará mi alma; Me guiará por sendas de justicia por amor de su nombre. Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, no temeré mal alguno porque tu estarás conmigo; tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán aliento. Aderezarás mesa delante de mí en presencia de mis...

I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand; do it now, while life remaineth, you shall rest in Jesus’ land.  When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of the meeting, Oh, the...

Cindy Douglass, 80, of Naples, FL passed away February 27, 2020. She was born May 20, 1939 in Somerville, MA to Edward & Winifred (Martin) Munroe. Cindy's volunteer work with Children's Bible Study and the Naples Police Dept brought her great joy. Her love and generous spirit will be missed. She is survived by her children, Lisa St. Hilaire, Scott St. Hilaire and Paul St. Hilaire, Jr.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Autumn and Audra; her sister, Linda Unbekant; brother, Bruce Munroe;...

Long-time Naples resident, Jackie Means, passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1959 to Jeannie Means. Jackie attended Gulfview Middle School and Naples High where he graduated in 1977. He studied English at the University of Florida and was a faithful Gators fan. He loved surfing, cross country, racquetball, fishing, hunting and Ford Trucks.  He is survived by his mother, Jeannie Means and many, many dear friends as well as his dog,...

Joan Theresa "Teri" Clemente, 63, of Naples, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep on February 15, 2020 at home in her art studio with her family by her side. Born April 2, 1956, she grew up in Havertown, Pennsylvania and married the love of her life, Michael Clemente, on November 27, 1982 in the Poconos in Pennsylvania. A frequent visitor to Naples, Fl, Teri fell in love with the atmosphere and moved there permanently with her family in 1991. In addition to being a loving wife,...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear nephew, cousin and friend,  Willard John "Bill" Malcheski, Jr., 78, who passed away peacefully at Avow Hospice in Naples, FL on February 15, 2020.   Bill was a current resident of Naples, FL and was formerly of Keyport, NJ and San Francisco, CA. Bill was born in New Jersey on November 9, 1941 and was raised in Keyport, NJ.  He was employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ  and...

Robert Francis MacDonald passed away peacefully, at his home, on February 12, 2020. He was two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clare; his only sister, Theresa Rhatigan; granddaughter, Jessica and son, Randy. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Peggy. He considered his children to be his greatest accomplishment and his legacy will live on through his five sons, five daughters and their families. Twenty-three grandchildren and...