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Kenneth Guscott
Kenneth Guscott, 92, formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Oct. 28. He had recently moved to Massachusetts to be near family.
He was born in London, England.
He grew up in Crookham and served in the Royal Air Force. In 1958, he moved to the United States. He was an electrical engineer and worked for companies in New York, Massachusetts and North Carolina. He and his wife, Joyce, moved to Florida in 1995.
Ken and Joyce were members of the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron for many years. He was their original webmaster and designed a member database that was used at both the local and national levels. He was the Anna Maria squadron commander in 1998.
The family plans a private service. Donations in Mr. Guscott’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s or to Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st Ave. W., Bradenton.
Mr. Guscott is survived by his son Brian and wife Karen and daughter Julie and husband Eric.