Patti L. Brainard
Patti L. Brainard, better known as Patti B, a local singer, songwriter, bass player, died Dec. 28, 2014, after a short battle with cancer. She would have been 59 on Feb. 1.
She was originally from Jacksonville and She moved to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in the late-1970s after extensive touring of Canada and the United States with the all-female show band W.O.W.
After arriving in the area, she joined the local band Samurai. In the mid-1990s, she fronted her own group, Patti B ‘n’ DeBoyz. In the 2000s, she found success in several projects, including Dan Toler’s final project, Toler/Tucci Band, and once again fronting her own band, the Patti B. Band.
She has encouraged and inspired so many with her musical ability and her positive attitude.
There will be a celebration of life for Patti B at noon Sunday, Feb. 8, at Ace’s Live, 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton.
Performers will include Jami Gee, Karen Klarich with Concrete Edgar, Mindy Simmons, Scott’s Garage, Mad Beach Mafia, Lisa Larkin, Mark Skey, Mitch Clark Band, Waking Giants, Soul Purpose, Tucci, Steve Arvey and Rebecca Bird, with am open jam at the end of the night.
Some of the artists will be performing Patti B’s original material.
Dennis Richard Lochrie
Dennis Richard Lochrie, 59, of Bradenton Beach, died in October 2014. He was born Feb. 8, 1955.
Mr. Lochrie held a bachelor’s degree in science and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan.
He was the former owner of Subway restaurant in Holmes Beach. Previously, he taught at the Bradenton Academy.
He was a caring man, had a great personality and found humor in every situation.
A service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 on the beach at the 24th Street access, with a reception to follow at a nearby residence. For information, call Carly Speidel, 941-730-5558, or email countrycarly@gmail.com.
Mr. Lochrie is survived by his loving wife, Michelle; siblings Tim, Jack, Steve, Chris, Margo and Nancy; stepchildren Carly and Robin; son-in-law John and grandchildren Matthew and Langdon.
Charlene Anna Roberts
Charlene Anna Roberts, 78, of Bradenton, died Jan. 23. She was born Sept. 3, 1937, in East Orange, New Jersey.
She graduated in 1955 from Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange. After graduating, she worked five years for the Universal CIT in Newark, New Jersey, commuting from Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey until moving to Middletown, New Jersey in 1970.
After retiring in 1992 to Bradenton, she volunteered at Southeast Guide Dogs and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid crafter throughout her life: sewing, knitting, embroidering and crocheting. She was a volunteer with the “Rectanglers” at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach, providing knitted squares that later became afghans for military veterans. She also knitted and crocheted blankets for St. Judes and Wounded Warriors.
She is survived by husband Donald “Don” of Bradenton, daughters Nancy Anderson and husband Daniel of Bradenton, Allison Jarvis and husband Louis of Bricktown, New Jersey; and C. Melissa Williams and husband Frank of Holmes Beach; and grandchildren Sydney and Nicholas Anderson, Michael Cappadonna and Danielle and Andrew Jarvis.