Christine Lucienne Farmer
Christine Lucienne Farmer, of Bradenton, died Feb. 9.
She was born on Sept. 13, 1963, in Montreal, Canada, and lived in Canada until the age of 10, when she moved to Anna Maria Island with her family.
It was on Anna Maria Island where she developed a life-long love for nature and watching sunsets at her beloved beach. She enjoyed working in non-profit and public service capacities and often volunteered to serve her community. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was passionate and committed to her family and the friends she loved so dearly.
She is especially remembered as having created a welcoming home and was thoughtful to include special details about each person she encountered. She was a faithful follower of Christ and instilled a love for God in her children and grandchildren.
A service will be held at 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, beachside on 77th Street. A reception and afterlife celebration will follow at Paddy Wagon Irish Pub, 6690 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Donations may be made to Take Stock in Children, classy.org/give/392218/#!/donation/checkout or the Center of Anna Maria Island at centerami.org/donate. Condolences may be made at brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mrs. Farmer is survived by her daughters, Chelsea Solomon and husband Todd and Madison Artman and husband Tony, both of Charleston, South Carolina; grandchildren Magnolia and Tucker Solomon and Andie Kate Artman; mother Fleurette Boutin; and her siblings, Janice, Patti Magee and husband Bruce, Natalie and husband Robert all of Ottawa, Canada, and Michel Dubois and wife Debi of Bradenton; nieces and nephews Corey Burns, Kelly Magee, Jonathan Burns, Scott Magee, Jessica Boyett, Genevieve Gosselin and Mathieu Gosselin.
George F. Oliver Jr.
George F. Oliver Jr., 79, died Jan. 26.
He grew up on a farm in Olivet, Michigan.
For many years, he and his wife, Kay, owned the Sweet Spoon restaurant in Holmes Beach — where Hurricane Hanks is today.
Mr. Oliver worked for the Michigan State Lottery and retired from Office Depot.
He frequented the Palmetto Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
Services will be March 16 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mr. Oliver is survived by his children Patricia, Jeffrey and wife Tonia, Barbara and husband Gregory Pennock-Smith, and Thomas Pennock; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother David and wife Rhonda.
John Luther Rudacille
John Luther Rudacille, 80, of Holmes Beach, died Feb. 11.
He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and moved to Manatee County in 1970 from Perarisburg, Virginia.
He retired after 30 years, having dedicated his career to teaching children and as a band director in Manatee County at Bradenton Middle, Sugg Middle and King Middle schools.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Memorial donations may be made to The American Lung Association at action.lung.org/site/Donation2, the Center of Anna Maria Island at centerami.org and the band program at King Middle School, 600 75th St. NW, Bradenton, (941) 798-6820.
Mr. Rudacille is survived by his wife, Chris; sons Scott and wife Janae and Mark, of Bradenton; brother Stephen and wife Gayle of Valrico; sister Mildred and husband Roy Reynolds of Richmond, Virginia; grandchildren Cale and Camden; and ex-wife, Susan Varnadore.