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the the OBITUARIES AUGUST 10, 2008 THE NEWS-PRESS Local State B9 FUNERALS MEMORIALS Information in 'Funerals Memorials' is paid advertising. To place an obituary call 335-0324. Please visit for archived obituaries. REV. JOHN A.

BEATTIE AUGUST 8, 2008 As the Rev. John A. Beattie, OSFS, spent much of his life helping young athletes to grow stronger, run faster, and develop more character, the opening of the Olympics that coincides with the day of his death offers a poetic illustration of what he hoped to share with his students during his more than 40 years as a teacherjohn Beattie, 70, who died in his sleep Friday, spent almost 25 years as an administrator, teacher, and coach at Bishop Verot High School in Ft. Myers, FL. A priest with the Oblates of St.

Francis de Sales, religious community who staffs the school, Fr. John was known for his strong commitment to consistent training for whatever tasks he was responsible. "There is no question that Fr. John is a legend at our school," Fr. Chris Beretta, OSFS, principal, said.

"Fr. John's faithfulness and generosity toward Verot staff and students for a quarter of a century made him an icon of Salesian gentleness, prayer, and humility. His own character was demonstrated in his tireless efforts to build character in the students, and warm support he gave to his colleagues on staff," Fr. Beretta said. 'John was always eager to see people Fr.

Joseph Beattie, OSFS, twin brother to Fr. John said of his sibling that ministry. "He pashad a untiring willingness to out and serve people, whether in the hospital, school, or parish," he said. Fr. John's recent retirement did not slow him down from his dedication to coaching.

"His departure from the classroom did not mean that he left our school community. He had a level of energy that rivaled some of his Fr. Beretta said. "Our school will miss him greatly," he added. Along with his brother, Fr.

John entered in 1955 the seminary of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales after he graduated from Salesianum, its high school in Wilmington, DE. He completed his studies in theology and a master's degree in English before his ordination to the priesthood in 1965. Fr. John was Ordained on October 30, 1965 at the Cathedral of St.s Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 12 at 8:00 PM. A viewing, beginning at 6:30 PM, precede the Mass at the Church. A memorial Mass is scheduled at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington, DE, on Thursday, August 14, at 10 AM, preceded by a viewing at 9 AM. Burial at the Oblate cemetery in Childs, will follow at noon.

In addition to his brother, Fr. Beattie's survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Anne Beattie Mundy and Sr. Mary Alfred, and several nieces, and nephews, Katherine Mundy, Mary Winkler, Margaret Buff, John Mazurkiewicz, Joseph Mazurkiewicz, and Edward Mazurkiewicz and brother law Edward Mazurkiewicz. His parents, Alfred and Mary Katherine Flynn Beattie, his sister, Cecilia Mazurkiewicz, preceded him in death.

Arrangements by Kiser Funeral Home. 481-4341. FRANK E. BOROWICZ JULY 10, 2008 Frank E. Borowicz Sr.

61 of North Fort Myers passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2008. Frank was born September 12, 1946 in Buffalo New York. Parents of Frank were Florence Moskil predeceased and Edward Borowicz of St. Pete FL. Frank is survived by son Frank E.

Borowicz Jr. and wife Susan, son Eric Borowicz all of Cape Coral FL. Frank also leaves his fiance of. 3 years Donna Page of N.F.M. Two grandchildren Alina Mae and Amelia Borowicz also of Cape Coral.

Sister Barbara and Jack Burke of St. Pete. FL. Frank served in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1969. He was also a member of the V.F.W.

Frank will be dearly missed by all. Services to be held Metz Funeral Home Cape Coral Saturday August 16, 2008 11:00 a.m. JAMES CALVIN DIMSDALE AUGUST 4, 2008 James Calvin Dimsdale, 83, of Cape Coral, FL passed away on Monday, August 4. He was born in Ruth, NC on May 4, 1925 to Henry and Ollie Dimsdale. Calvin enlisted in the U.S.

Navy on August 10, 1943, serving in the EuropeAfrican-Mid East Area Camp during World War the USS Direct (AM-90), which was later converted to the submarine chaser, US PC (1594). Calvin retired in 2000 after having been a masonry contractor in NC and FL, primarily in Lee County, majority of the 48 years in the trade. ty He is survived by his children, John Eric Dimsdale and wife Gail, Sarah Dolores Penna and husband John, Marion Daniel Dimsdale and wife Susan, Hugh Curtis Cornelius Dimsdale, Betty Jo Million, Tamara Dimsdale, Calvin James Dimsdale, John Calvin Dimsdale and Brenda Dupree; sisters Gwen, Gail, Catherine and Jem; sister-in-law Betty Jane Zimmer; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. As patriarch of the family, Calvin will be greatly missed. Following the cremation, the family will have a private memorial service at home.

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Myers 390166 JOHN R. GIAMETTE John R. Giamette, 64, of Fort Myers, FL, died April 27, 2008 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. "Jackie as he was known by his countless friends and acquaintances, passed away at home with the love of his life, wife by his side. The progress of his disease was swift and brutal, but he faced death with the same humor and irreverence that he lived his life.

He was a wonderful man. Jack was born July 16, 1943 in the New Hamilton CT. Street He grew Federal up Housing Project and never missed an opportunity to tell anyone he met just where he was born. It was a badge of honor. He attended Southern Connecticut in New Haven.

Following school, Jack worked at the Hamden Public Works Department from 1961-1965 as an equipment operator. He was hired by the Southern Connecticut Gas Company in 1965 and became a member of Local Union 12021, District 50, United Mineworkers of America. His work with, the Union shaped the his life. He held the position of steward and served on the grievance and negotiation committees. Jack was elected President of L.U.

12021, United Steelworkers of America (USWA) in 1972 serving as President until 1980. While he was President, he also served on the board of the Connecticut Women's Educational and Legal Fund. was during this period that Jack gave testimony to the Governors Permanent Commission on Status of Women specifically regarding wage discrimination against female employees of the Southern Connecticut Gas Company. He with the Union to bring suit against Gas Company in concert with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The suit was settled between the Union and the Company resulting in wage adjustments for the female, clerical employees of Gas Company.

The fight against wage discrimination and for the rights of women was one of his greatest achievements. Following the settlement, Jack was quoted in the Journal-Courier in New Haven, CT as saying, "'We all sat back and accepted sexism because that's the way things were, and no one ever thought it didn't have to be that and he the courage to do Jack, knew it didn't something about it. In 1979, he was appointed a Board Member of the Connecticut Women's Educational and Legal Fund. Jack also worked with the Company to establish one of the first formal Employee Assistance Programs to deal with the problems of alcohol, drugs and family issues of employees. As a result of his dedication and service, an educational scholarship was created in his honor.

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Jack was promoted to Key Staff, Sub-District Director by the USWA in 1993 and held that position until his retirement in 1998. After Jack's retirement, he and Donna lived among their many friends in the Whiskey Creek community of Fort Myers. Although his life was very different once he left the work environment, his love of and dedication to people remained the same. lived to ride his Harley Davidson Road King and volunteered countless hours at The French Roast Caf where Donna is the general manager. Not a day went by that Jack wasn't takneighbors for rides on helping them with It didn't take long for him to become everyone's new best friend.

"Jackie was the good natured, "mister fix-it" who took good care of everyone. He loved life and he loved his Donna. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jack was predeceased by his mother Viola FasulaGiamette and father John Giamette. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 25 Donna; brother, Richard; son, Joshua; daughter Jackelyn (Michael) Bishop and grandson Sean; brothersin-law Joe (Paula) McLean and Frank (Margaret) McLean; sister-in-law Susan McLean Vicarella (Jay) and many nieces and nephews.

Jack would also want to make special mention of his favorite father-in-law, Frank "DaDa" McLean and very special nephew, Ryan Paul McLean. wish Jack's memory, To family, and friends who donations can be made to the following: Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida, 7438 Carrier Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33967 or Greater Middletown Species, Olympics (GMSO), Thames St. Suite 107, Norwich, CT 06360. MARY ANN KIESEL AUGUST 7, 2008 Mary Ann Kiesel, 70, of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.

She was born November 21, 1937. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Dennis Paul Kiesel. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Paul R. Kiesel of North Fort Myers; a son, James Kiesel, three daughters, Andrea Sterdis, Becky Penhallow and Carol Underwood; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Antoinette Vavra and Elizabeth Mahofski. Friends will be received 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Monday at Joseph W.

Nickels Funeral Home, Herminie 724-446- 7251 a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at in St. Edward R. R.C. Church in Herminie. Private Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery, Irwin.

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES Placing a funeral, memorial death announcement in The NewsObituaries section allows you to pay tribute and share service arrangements with family and friends throughout Southwest Florida and around the country. CALL TODAY AND PLACE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT AT 335.0324 Obituaries a are featured everyday in the Local State section, and online at Delivering your world THE NEWS-PRESS Waterproof Your Hearing ZOn THE FIRST WATERPROOF HEARING AID Buy One Get One FREE. MSRP Better Hearing Centers of Florida 239-461-9321 Call For More Information Or To Find A Location Near You Awareness Screenings CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED CONSULTATION. GLADYS G. MCCLANAHAN AUGUST 9, 2008 Gladys G.

McClanahan, 84, of Cape Coral died Saturday August 9, 2008. She was born in Ages, KY in 1924 to John and Myrtle McVey. She married Clinton P. in 1954, he preceded her in death in 1979. Gladys moved to Cape Coral in 1965 from Cincinnati, OH.

She was a member of the First Baptists Church was active Cape with Coral the Choir. She is survived by four nieces and two nephews. Funeral Services will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Metz Funeral Chapel in Cape Coral. Burial will immediately follow at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens.

Friends will be received for viewing one hour prior to service time. Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of HarveyEngelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes and Crematory, Cape Coral, where online condolences may be offered and viewed at www.metzfuneralhome.com. Metz Funeral Chapel DEBORAH LYNN (BAEHR) VERHOEVEN AUGUST 2, 2008 Deborah Lynn (Baehr) Verhoeven, 56, passed away from undisclosed causes at her home in Fort Myers, Florida on August 02, 2008. She was born March 14, 1952 in Galion, Ohio, to Elwood R. and Bernice Baehr who have predeceased her.

She is survived by her three children; Michelle Riedener of Black Charity of Black Fort Myers. She is also survived by her sister Pamela (Baehr) Page of California, her stepsister Sherry (Hays) Peter of Washington, her step-brother Russ Hays of Fort Myers and her grandchildren Anthony Gorsich and Ashton Riedener. Debby was an LPN working with private duty and Hospice patients. Gardening was her passion but she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She lived he life by 6 simple words; "Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much." In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to honor Debby's memory are asked to forward memorial gifts Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

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GORDON, DOUGLAS D. 73, of Cape Coral, died Thursday. Arrangements by Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative. GORDON, MARY 70, of Cape Coral, died Friday. Arrangements by Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative.

KOVACS, JOSEPH STEPHEN 94, of Cape Coral, died Saturday. Arrangements by Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative. MATHISEN, SANDRA JOAN, 65, of Lehigh Acres, died Thursday. Arrangements by National Cremations Society and Funeral Home, North Fort Myers. SCHOFIELD, KATHLEEN 61, of Fort Myers, died Saturday.

Arrangements by Kiser Funeral Home. YUNT, HARRY 87, of Fort Myers Beach, died Saturday. Arrangements by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. OUT OF AREA BELLIS, LUELLA 89, of Avon Park, died Friday. Arrangements by Kiser Funeral Home.

DEATHS ELSEWHERE Mahmoud Darwish, 67, Palestinian poet GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Mahmoud Darwish, whose prose gave voice to the Palestinian experience of exile, occupation and infighting, died on Saturday in Houston. He was 67. The predominant Palestinian poet, whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages and won international awards, died following open heart surgery at a Houston hospital, said Nabil Abu Rdeneh, spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Born to a large Muslim family in historical Palestine now modern-day Israel he emerged as a Palestinian cultural icon eloquently describing his people's struggle for independence while also criticizing both the Israeli occupation and the Palestinian leadership. He gave voice to the Palestinian dreams of statehood, crafted their declaration of independence and helped forge a Palestinian national identity.

"He felt the pulse of Palestinians in beautiful poetry. He was a mirror of the Palestinian society," said Ali Qleibo, a Palestinian anthropologist and lecturer in cultural studies at Al Quds University in Jerusalem. Darwish first gained prominence in the 1960s with the publication of his first poetry collection, "Bird without Wings." It included the poem "Identity Card" that defiantly spoke in the first person of an Arab man giving his identity number a common practice among Palestinians when dealing with Israeli authorities and Arab governments and vowing to return to his land. Many of his poems have been put into music most notably "Rita," "Birds of Galilee" and "I yearn for my mother's bread" and have become anthems for at least two generations of Arabs. Darwish wrote the Palestinian Declaration of Independence in 1988, read by the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat when he unilaterally declared statehood.

The declaration was symbolic and had no concrete significance. Last year, Darwish recited a poem damning the deadly infighting between rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, describing it as "a public attempt at suicide in the streets." The Associated Press SNEAD Cataract (239) 936-8686.