Obituaries – 04-17-2024

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 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. 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.

A celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at Water’s Edge of Bradenton, 2015 32nd Ave. W., Bradenton. 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 partner Scott Walker; and an extended loving family and friends.