This Week's Obituaries

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Douglas Eldon Scriven, 56, Bradenton, died May 23, 2014. Survived by former wife, Janice & family. There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Anthony (Tony) Goslin passed away peacefully in his home in Sarasota Florida on May 26, 2014.

He is survived by children, Mark Goslin and Nikki (Goslin) Gordon. Also by his fiance, Lee Fordham, sister, Barbara Farrell, her children Kathy and Erik, his brother, Khym Goslin and his partner, Neil Boyden.

Services are at 3PM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in Bradenton Florida. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Georgia C. Short, 85, Bradenton, died May 27, 2014. Born in Cambridge, MA she moved to Bradenton in 2004 from Newbury, NH.

Predeceased by husband, Arthur and parents, George and Victoria (Munn) Childs; survived by sons, Kerry (Karen)  of Acton, MA and Kevin (Liz) of New Boston, NH; daughters, Deborah (Denis Sullivan) Jennings of Belmont, MA, Amy (Bob) Nicholson of Bradenton, FL and Heidi (Billy) McAllister of Groton, MA; brother, Peter (Rosalie) Dyer of Bedford, NH; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Memorial Service 10:30AM Saturday May 31, 2014 at Westminster Towers 1533 4th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd St Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209 in charge. Memorial Donation to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238 or Ocean Park Association P.O. Box 7296, Ocean Park ME 04063. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Ralph Verner Adams, 85, Bradenton, died May 26, 2014. Survived by his partner of 56 years & his nephew.

Memorial Service 1PM Thurs, May 29 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th St Chapel. www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Robert A. Baker, Jr., 63, Bradenton, died May 23, 2014. Born in Atlanta, GA he moved to Bradenton in 2004 from Gardner, MA and was a Baptist. Robert was an ASE Certified Technician for Manatee County. He was a hard worker who enjoyed his job and the friends he made there. He was a retired Motocross racer, enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an avid NASCAR fan. His sense of humor and caring thoughtfulness will be sorely missed.

Predeceased  by father, Robert Baker, Sr. and sister, Sharon Patricia Jones; survived by wife of 11 years, Yvonne of Bradenton, FL; son, Shawn of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; step-sons, Adam Bolduc of Bradenton, FL, Andrew Bolduc of Fitchburg, MA; daughter, Michelle Torres of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; mother, Ellen Winstead; brother, Ronald Baker; sisters, Susanne Cent and Karen Jinright all of Marietta, GA; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.

Memorial Service 7-7:30 PM Sunday, June 1, 2014 north of the Sandbar Restaurant at the tip of Anna Maria Island with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Disabled Americans Veterans Club (DAV), 111 63rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Donald C. Harp, 90, Born in Chicago, IL on Jan 26, 1924. He married Shirley (nee, Victor) January 26, 1944. He spent 38 years in Funeral Services. He was a City of Chicago Licensed Undertaker. In 1984 they moved into the Wood Park Condo in Bradenton. Don became very active in the many activities. He was a board member for 9 years, and was President for 4 years.

Shirley passed away in September of 1995. Don will be missed by his many friends. He is survived by his fiance, Joanne McClellan.

Entombment will be at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton, FL. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

William F. Finck, 66, of Bradenton, FL, lost his battle with colon cancer Saturday, May 24, 2014. A Vietnam Veteran, retired fire fighter and TSA Training Coordinator for SRQ and PIE, Bill spent his life serving his country and helping others.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Anne Finck, and his 3 daughters, Karen Finck Nahas, Kelly Finck Seiders and Kathleen Finck Baal. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Mia and Paxton Nahas, Landon "Buddy", Samantha and Lucas Seiders, Colten, Cade and Cheyanne Baal. As well as many nieces and nephews. He passed peacefully with his wife by his side and family and friends in his heart.

There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

Thomas Michael ''Mike'' McFarland, 60, Bradenton, died May 25, 2014. Survived by wife of 36 years, Julia, 3 sons, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 6 grandchildren.

There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge.

Memorial donations to the Wounded Warriors Project of floridaboxerrescue.org. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

James Michael Morine, 49, Bradenton, died May 15, 2014.

Memorial Service 2:30PM Thur, May 29, 2014 at Cortez Plaza Mobile Home Park Rec. Hall. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th St Chapel in charge.  Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.