Dr. William Lee Brown passed away at the age of 69 on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Margo A. Brown; three children Tiffany Y. Harris, Karen M. Brown, Christopher W. Brown; and grandson Christopher W. Brown Jr.

William was born to Thomas Jones Brown and Sarah Brown, November 28, 1946 on Edisto Island, South Carolina. He was later sent to stay with his aunt Nellie Brown in Newport, Rhode Island who raised him as a second mother. Upon high school graduation, William went to Santa Fe, New Mexico to the College of Santa Fe where he received his Bachelor's in Political Science. He always had a love of education and would later relocate to Chicago, Illinois to attend law school at John Marshall. While in law school he had a change of heart and decided to pursue a career in teaching and received two Masters Degrees from Governor's State University and a PhD from Clayton University in Education. For more than 30 years, William dedicated his life to working as a teacher for Chicago Public Schools. Although he retired five years ago, he still served as a substitute teacher in his spare time.

An avid lover of card games and reading, William also loved to travel and visit the world. Alongside his wife he extensively traveled through out Europe, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. He also was a lover of music and would spend hours listening to music from his prized record collection or on the radio. William enjoyed a full life and leaves behind several family members in Chicago, South Carolina, New York, and many more places in the United States. He was preceded in death by both of his mothers, father, and 12 older siblings.

Donations can be made in his memory to the American Heart Association.

Dr. Hugh Gilmour passed peacefully from this life in the afternoon of January 22, 2016 after a gradual decline in health at the age of 89. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and the very special caregivers of Bayou Manor during the last days of his life. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Marion Helena Nyholm Gilmour, and his daughter, Lisa Kathryn Gilmour-Stallsworth. Hugh is survived by his daughter, Heather Lynn Gilmour of Napa, California.

Dr. Gilmour was born in a small town in Alberta Canada and later immigrated to the U.S. in 1950 at the age of 24. He later moved Rochester, New York where he and his lovely wife Marion raised their two beautiful girls, Lisa and Heather. Hugh was a brilliant scientist and renaissance man whose interests spanned many subjects. From physical chemistry to poetry, philosophy and Buddhism, Hugh’s curiosity kept him learning and discovering throughout his life. He was a devoted father who taught his daughters to value kindness, humor, curiosity and self-discipline.

All who knew Dr. Gilmour were blessed with his sweet smile, kind heart, soft-spoken manner and his gentle spirit. We will all miss him and will cherish who he was and celebrate his accomplished life. He will remain forever in our hearts.

Hugh’s family would like to express their appreciation for your prayers and support during his life and in his final days. Hugh’s family would like to especially thank the staff at Bayou Manor who continually went above and beyond to make this a special place for Hugh. Bayou Manor was his choice of residence for the past 10 years and he had much love and admiration for everyone there.

A celebration of Hugh’s life will be held on the 25th of January at 2 pm at Bayou Manor, 4141 S. Braeswood Blvd, Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to:

The Nature Conservancy
Attn: Treasury (web/donate)
4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Or online at www.nature.org

Denise (Corley) McWilliams passed away on the morning of January 22, 2016 after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. She joins her beloved son William in eternal rest. She is survived by her loving husband Clifford McWilliams. She is also survived by her children and their families. Clifford Jr., April and their son Lucian. Deziray and her daughter Londie. Denise worked for years lovingly caring for the elderly at Nancy Ann Convalescent home. She had resided in Foster, RI for many years and had many ties to family and friends in Coventry, RI.
Right now the family asks for privacy in dealing with the loss of a beautiful woman. Services will be private for family and close friends.

"Death is nothing else than going home to God; the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity." - Mother Teresa

On January 16, 2016 Jeffrey Barnes went home to God at the age of 66. In Seattle, WA, September of 1949, William Barnes and his wife Patricia (Farrell) Barnes welcomed the eldest of their five children to this world. His gentle soul and devotion to his family is the legacy that he leaves with those who had the great pleasure of knowing him.

Jeff married the love of his life and soul mate Debra (Tiwanak) in Honolulu, HI on August 16, 1975 and they would remain faithfully at each other's side for the next 40 years. If you asked Jeffy, as he was lovingly referred to by his wife, what his greatest achievement was, he would say without hesitation, "My family". If you asked him what his biggest frustration was, he would say again without hesitation, "Fox News". His sense of humor and crazy nicknames for his loved ones, his love of music and stupid comedy, his cursing while watching political talk shows, and stories of his younger years are just a tiny fraction of the many things that will be missed. His love for us and whether or not we made him proud was never in question, and our family has a bond so strong that it can't be described in words. There's also no tribute that we could ever write to truly show how much he was loved and appreciated.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents William Clarence and Patricia Lorraine. He is survived by his 'Punkin' Debra; their four children Nicole 'Booboosquirt' (35), Lindsey 'Dink-Dink / Captain Bucky O'Hare' (32), Jonathan 'GG Boy' (30), and Patrick 'Little Big' (29); Son in laws Arthur Belarde (36), Chad Phillips (39) and Frank Belarde (33); Daughter in laws Marilyn Ocasio (34) and Merielle Tomas (31); grandchildren Aidan 'Buggy Boy' (9), his little 'Chunky Butt' Stella (5 mo), Kaylie (18), Jonah (14) and Aiden 'A.P.' (10); his four siblings Linda Harlow (Renton, WA), Michael Barnes (Seattle, WA), William Barnes (Falcon, CO), JoAnn Anderson (Renton, WA); and his four-legged grandchildren Ruby 'Willie', George 'Georgie-George', Jack 'Don Ameche', Kitty, Gretchen Weiners, Lily and his homie Rambo.

To have known him was a gift, and he touched the lives of more people than he may have realized with his sense of humor and kind heart. We will always hear his voice quoting The Birdcage and yelling "Tannins?!" every time we pour a glass of wine; we will see him raising the roof anytime something with a beat plays; and maybe we will finally take his fashion advice and start wearing bedroom slippers as our daily footwear.

"To the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." - Albus Dumbledore

Paul Frederick Steele (72 years old) passed away at home in Zephyrhills, Florida, on 11 January 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. He was the first of 6 children born to Raymond Hughes and Ruth Leona nee McGraw Steele at Cottonwood Point, Missouri, on 30 July 1943.
He graduated from High School in Middletown, Ohio in 1961, and was a man of many talents.
Paul leaves behind his wife, Patricia nee Gaylord Kaspi; brother, Jon Steele; sister, Elizabeth nee Steele Craig; sons: Robert Eric, Paul Thomas, Jeremiah Watson, Andrew Watson; a daughter, Stephanie Michelle Steele; and several step-children, grandchildren, nephews

Phillip William Unti, 79, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on January, 14, 2016, peacefully at rest with his wife and family members by his side.

Phillip was born at home in West Allis, Wisconsin, on May 16, 1936 to Phillip and Eleanor Unti. He had three sisters. He was predeceased by Betty and Yvonne, and is survived by Janet Grabarkiewicz. He graduated from West Allis Central High School and continued on to receive an Associate Degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Phillip was married to Barbara Unti (nee Brucks) on February 1, 1986; they were married 30 years. Phillip worked for the Wisconsin Electric Power Company for 32 years. He was a volunteer fireman and served as an American Legion Post Commander for Post 449 in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. He also served as a member of the Largo Elks Lodge 2159 and was a fourth degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council Number 7109. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958 as an atomic energy fusing system specialist. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Airforce Outstanding Unit Award. Phillip loved life, good food, travel, family and friends. He also enjoyed cooking (which he learned from his Italian Nonna), gardening, and was a master story and joke teller.

Phillip was a loving father of five children from his first marriage to Patricia Unti: Phillip Unti, Jr., Eileen Wagner, Michelle Henke (Allen), Allyn Lahti (Daniel), and Sheryl Helmkamp (Kevin).

He had 11 grandchildren: Brittany Schmidtke (Eric), Jenny Aberin (Frances), Shannon Wagner, Amber Konop (Joseph), Megan Henke, Erin Chastain (Terry), Danny Lahti (Lacey), Justin Helmkamp, Jordan Helmkamp, Hannah Tezak , and Ellie Unti, as well as 9 great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

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