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HARDY, Teresa 61, of St. Petersburg and Tampa, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, at Palms of Pasadena. She will be missed by a her loving family. A-Life Tribute Funeral Care, Gulfport.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on October 18, 2012)

Teresa — Benjamin Edward Hardy. Benjamin was born 10 May 1939, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA; died 4 Jul 2013, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, Edward Gordon, 78, passed away Jan. 22, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Teri Hardy, Debi Martin and Trevor Smith; sons, U.S. Navy Capt. Devon Goldsmith and U.S. Navy AOAN Bryan Goldsmith; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother, Bill, and wife, Clotie. He was a successful businessman, founded Goldsmith Sales Co., owned several rental properties and traveled extensively. He lived his life in his own unique style and will be missed by many.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on January 26, 2005)

Edward married Joan Lorraine Hepinstall 17 Jun 1948, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; divorced 21 Nov 1978, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Joan was born 26 Aug 1927, Michigan, USA; died 4 Aug 2014, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, Joan Lorraine, 86, a devout Christian, an amazing mother, sister, aunt, phenomenal grandmother, incredible great-grandmother, enthusiastic teacher, and true friend to all she met, entered into her heavenly rest on Aug. 4, 2014 after a brave fight with cancer. Jo's greatest achievements have been in the lives of her family, she loved them deeply and was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated Christian that volunteered tirelessly for Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church where she was ordained as an elder in January of this year. She leaves her family with the knowledge that they are truly loved. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014 at 2 pm at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church. Family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 or to Noonan Syndrome Foundation, teamnoonan.org "You are forever loved and will be missed greatly." For full obituary and to sign guest register go to brewerfuneral.com. Brewer & Sons South Tampa Chapel 813-835-4991.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on August 8, 2014)

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GOLDSMITH, E. GORDON SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 28, 1989). He was born in Titusville and came here 54 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William, both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Bay Times on March 2, 1989)



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E. GORDON GOLDSMITH SR., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday. A native of Titusville, he had lived in the Tampa Bay area 54 years. He was a retired candy broker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William N., both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on March 2, 1989)

Edward — Violet Smith. Violet was born 10 Mar 1903, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; died 24 Oct 1989, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GOLDSMITH, VIOLET, 86, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 1989). She was born in St. Louis and lived in Tampa more than 40 years. She was a Methodist. Survivors include two sons, E. Grodon Jr., and William N., both of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. F. T. Blount Funeral Home, Nebraska Chapel, Tampa.

(Published in the Tampa Bay Times on October 27, 1989)



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VIOLET GOLDSMITH, 86, of Tampa died Tuesday at University Community Hospital. A native of St. Louis, she had lived in the Tampa Bay area many years. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She is survived by two sons, E. Gordon Jr. and William N., both of Tampa, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on October 27, 1989)

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Mr. W. E. Goldsmith, who has been in the grocery business in Titusville for several years, died at his home in Bay View, from tuberculosis, on Wednesday afternoon, much to the regret of his numerous friends. He was born in Columbia, S.C. 43 years ago, but has resided in Titusville and Bay View about 25 years. He leaves a wife, son, daughter and other relatives to mourn his loss. His remains will be interred in the LaGrange Cemetery at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon.

(Published in The East Coast Advocate on January 19, 1917)



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The funeral service of the late Mr. William Edward Goldsmith took place at one o'clock on Sunday afternoon, at the house, with the Knights of Pythias funeral service, and afterwards at the Methodist church, Titusville, the Rev. A. D. Bourn reading the very impressive burial service.

The church was packed to the doors with relatives and friends of the deceased.

After the service the cortege wended its way to the LaGrange Cemetery, followed by a large concourse of people, and the remains were interred with the K. P. burial service, amidst the grief of his relatives and friends. Large and beautiful wreaths of flowers were placed on his coffin by many friends. His body rests where his parents, grandparents and two brothers were buried some years ago.

Mr. Goldsmith had been in the grocery business in Titusville for a number of years, and some years ago he was one of Titusville's alderman, up to the time when he moved to Bay View. He was born in Columbia, S.C., on October 23, 1873, but left there for Florida about 25 years ago. He was married on March 23, 1898, to Miss Theodosia Swain, sister of Mrs. John R. Walker, of Titusville, and leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn the loss of a good, faithful father. Also a niece and two nephews, as well as other relatives.

Mr. Goldsmith was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Pythian Sisters and Rebekah lodges, who attended the funeral in a body.

The following out of the city relatives and friends atended the funeral Sunday after-noon of our late friend and citizen William Edward Goldsmith.

Miss Martha Goldsmith, Fort Pierce, Fla.; Mrs. Maud Goldsmith and son, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mrs. T. J. Obrien, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mr. Chas. H. Swain, Birmingham, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Swain and three children, Jacksonville, Fla; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swain and daughter, Fort Pierce, Fla; Mr. Geo. R. Walker and son, Miami, Fla.

(Published in the East Coast Advocate on January 26, 1917)

William married Mary Theodosia Swain 23 Mar 1898, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, USA. Mary (daughter of Charles Jahue Swain and Mary Jane Crow) was born 23 Aug 1880, Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA; died 10 Nov 1969, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; was buried 12 Nov 1969, Myrtle Hill Memorial Park - Tampa, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Mary T. Wright, 88, 5206 Seminole Ave., died yesterday. A native of Dyersburg, Tenn., she lived in Tampa 34 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: a son, E. Gordon Goldsmith, Tampa; a daughter, Elizabeth Goldsmith, Tampa; and a brother, Willis Swain, Atlanta.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on November 11, 1969)



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WRIGHT, Mrs. Mary T. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T. Wright, 89, of 5206 Seminole Avenue, Tampa, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Garden Chapel. Duval Funeral Home, 3800 Nebraska Avenue, with Dr. J. W. Blake, minister of visitation, of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

(Published in The Tampa Tribune on November 12, 1969)