Lou Carson
Lou Carson, 58, of Holmes Beach, died May 2.
She was born Nov. 25, 1964.
She worked at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant on Longboat Key for years before it closed and most recently worked three years at the Ugly Grouper.
She was featured in the newspaper a few years ago for her garden.
She was loved and will be missed many.
A celebration of life was held May 7.
She is survived by her partner of more than 17 years, Ralph Schambers; mother Katherine Hajek; sister Joanna Williamson; children Shawna, Jean Paul and Morgan Hebert; grandchildren Isabell, Kendall, Chloe, Emilie, Morgan Hebert II and Lucas Gutherz.
Robert A. Gryboski
Dr. Robert A. Gryboski, surgeon, of Holmes Beach, and formerly of New Britain and Farmington, Connecticut, died May 17 following a long and valiant battle with ALS.
He was born in 1939 in New Britain to Boleslaw and Marie (Ostroski) Gryboski and attended local schools during his childhood. He eventually earned a scholarship to Avon Old Farms preparatory school by winning a Hartford County writing competition initiated by the school’s founder, Theodate Pope Riddle. He credited his time at Avon Old Farms for giving him the education, values and confidence that shaped the rest of his life.
He received his bachelor’s degree in English literature from Yale University in 1961 and remained in New Haven to attend Yale Medical School, where he graduated in 1965. He then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as chief medical officer aboard the USS Estes, and then as medical officer at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California.
Dr. Gryboski moved to Boston in 1969 to complete his three-year residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and in 1972 returned to his hometown of New Britain to practice otolaryngology until his retirement in 2012.
In his younger years, he was an avid runner. He was a devoted Red Sox fan, rarely missing an opportunity to watch a game in his retirement. Recently, his passion for literature and writing led to the completion and publication of his autobiography and also “Me and Shakespeare,” his personal interpretation of 12 plays.
Most of all, he was a devoted father, who loved nothing more than spending time with his kids and their friends, who were always welcome at his Farmington house and affectionately referred to him as “The Doc.”
Celebrations of life are planned in the coming months in Holmes Beach and New Britain. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association via als.org to help combat the disease. Online condolences may be made at brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Dr. Gryboski is survived by his children Elena Lasker and husband David of Atlanta, Robert Jr. and ReRe Corcoran of Palm Beach Gardens, Melanie Marshall and husband Jon of Natick, Massachusetts, and David and Heather Peterson of Holmes Beach; granddaughter Charlie; grandsons Mick and Billy; his first wife and mother of his children, Bonnie Meyer of Oakland, California; three nephews and their wives and children. He also is survived by Jack the Cat.
Miriam Victoria Trotter
Miriam Victoria Trotter (nee Lopez DeArmas), 86, of Parkville, Maryland, died May 17 due to a tragic accident while vacationing on Anna Maria Island.
She was born in Cuba and immigrated to her beloved United States with her parents and siblings in 1945. She attended college and later met her husband-to be, Harry, while living and working in Miami. They married in 1956 and relocated to Maryland to care for Harry’s younger brother, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Trotter was a proud civil servant of 47 years with the U.S. Veterans Administration — now Veterans Affairs — and the Department of Defense, where she received many outstanding service awards. Upon her retirement, she enjoyed long cruises, her second home on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland, social hours and Ambassador Activities at Oak Crest Village.
She was deeply loved by her family and chosen family of friends and was always the first person to help another in need. Her untimely and tragic death leaves many broken hearts.
Visitation will be June 2 at the Schimunek Funeral Home in Nottingham, Maryland. A funeral Mass will be celebrated June 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nottingham. A celebration of life will be held at Oak Crest Chapel at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105; or to Oak Crest Benevolent Care Fund, Office of Philanthropy, 8800 Walther Blvd., Parkville, Maryland 21234. Condolences may be shared at schimunekfuneralhome-nottingham.com.
Mrs. Trotter is survived by daughter Deborah and her wife Michele of Holmes Beach; brother Charlie Lopez and wife Donna; brother-in-law of John and wife Rose; aunt Emma Tirador; and a host of extended family, friends and her beloved Oak Crest community.