Gayle Adema
Gayle Adema, 82, of Bradenton and formerly of Holmes Beach, died March 10.
She was born Gayle Maischoss Aug. 22, 1941, and was raised in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Kenmore schools before graduating Grove City College.
She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Adema, and they raised their two children in Williamsville, New York.
She vacationed on Anna Maria Island for years and made Holmes Beach her home upon retirement, as her in-laws had also done. The couple enjoyed spending their summers in Cedar Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Mrs. Adena was a longtime member of Roser Memorial Community Church and attended Island Players theater. She loved golf, water aerobics, knitting, traveling, baking, being near water, playing cards and gathering with friends. She welcomed all as family.
A celebration of life will be announced at a future date. Memorials may be made to Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mrs. Adema is survived by her loving husband, Bob; son Robert H. Jr. and wife Susan; daughter Vicki and Scott Walker; and an extended loving family and friends.
Walter ‘Charlie’ Grace
Walter “Charlie” Grace, 97, of Bradenton and formerly of Bradenton Beach, died Feb. 21, at Freedom Village, where he resided for 20 years.
He was born May 9, 1926, in Cincinnati.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1944-46 and after a stint in the Army Reserves, he reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force 1950-55, when he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves. He spent 38 years with the Air Force and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He made flying his career and spent 31 years with Republic Airlines, 29 as a captain.
Mr. Grace volunteered with the Rotary Club, the Officer’s Club and the Manasota Community Vets Council.
He served on the city commission and as mayor of Bradenton Beach and as a councilman in Palmetto.
He held positions at Freedom Village — chair of the library council, resident ambassador and military flight crew. He experienced his “Wish of a Lifetime” — to fly in a P-51 — at the age of 90 in Kissimmee.
Visitation will be 1:30-2 p.m. Friday, March 22, with service to follow at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton. Memorial donations may be made to Freedom Village of Bradenton Scholarship Fund, 6406 21st Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David and Lu Ann Grace; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Todd Henson; granddaughters Geneaveve and Annabel Henson; and a niece and nephews.
Timothy John Greene
Timothy John Greene, 57, of Holmes Beach, died March 9.
He served 1984-88 in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a graduate of the University of South Florida and an entrepreneur, having built businesses that provided employment and support for many families.
He was known for his infectious laughter and a bigger than life personality. He was as a tuna slayer, average golfer and was generous to all who knew him.
He loved to be by the water. He was the captain of our family and will forever be missed.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Ss. Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, 2850 75th St W, Bradenton. The family invites people to wear green and join them in a celebration of life at Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements.
In a nod to Mr. Greene’s love for dogs, memorial donations be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., guidedogs.org or at 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto 34221.
Mr. Greene is survived by his wife of 32 years, Michelle; children Mariah, Timmy and Tania Gallagher; grandchildren Theo and Calvin; mother Ellen; and siblings Michael, Beth Ellen Myette and Keli.
Jann Michael ‘JM’ Feeney
Jann Michael “JM” Feeney, 17, died March 8 in an accidental shooting while visiting with other teenagers in a backyard at a home in Bradenton.
He was a junior at Manatee High School who took part in wrestling, a sport that began for JM when he participated in youth programs at the Center of Anna Maria Island.
JM was employed by the Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, where co-workers established a GoFundMe account to help his family.
As of March 19, the account had raised more than $30,000.
A memorial service was held March 16 at the island community center, where family, friends, co-workers and fellow wrestling enthusiasts shared an outpouring of support.