Folks That We Knew That Have Passed On
We Miss Them All
Over the years many of our family members and dear friends have left us.
My late uncle Wilber McLaurin always said that there were only two things in life he had to do, and he only said them when somebody was trying to tell him what to do. They were, stay black and die. Hooks we miss you dearly.
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Yvonne Elaine Tracy
Obituary
SUNRISE March 10, 1941 - SUNSET AUGUST 7, 2024
On Monday, March 10, 1941, Donald Woodlin and Elizabeth Sydnor welcomed their first child Yvonne Elaine Woodlin (Punkin) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Yvonne grew up attending schools in Clarksville, Virginia, Brooklyn, New York and Bay Shore, New York. She obtained her practical nursing license in the state of New Jersey. She was baptized in the name of Jesus according to Acts 2:38. She accepted the Lord as her personal savior as a young woman and she never stopped praising Him until God called her home.
A time to plant
While living in New Jersey, Yvonne started her family. The Dunkley sisters were born, Bernadette, Elizabeth, Tina, and Yvonne (Bonnie). Oh, how she loved her girls and taught them to sing. Bernadette sung soprano, Elizabeth alto, Tina tenor, and Yvonne first soprano.
Yvonne was an active member of Shiloh Apostolic Church of Atlantic City, New Jersey under the late Bishop James A. Waiters. She sung in many choirs and caravans. Our mother was a first soprano with vibrato that couldn’t be topped. She also played the organ. Our mother used to bake rolls and Donny McClurkin used to give her lessons for her rolls.
As life continued, we relocated from New Jersey to New York and joined the Gospel Light House, Pentecostal Church in Bay Shore, New York, under the pastorship of the late Comella Strickland. Yvonne was an active member and raised her girls in the church. We attended every P.A.W. council and convention as one of our vacations every year.
After fifteen years of being a single parent, our mother remarried and gave birth to her fifth daughter, and our sister Robyn Tracy.
Yvonne Elaine Tracy worked as a license practical nurse at Maria Regina residence. She helped to employ many friends, neighbors and family. After 35 years of service she retired.
A time to gather
If anyone knew our mother, then you would know she loved to cook and she would invite church members to the house every Sunday for dinner. Our mother, loved to pray and prayed for everyone, no matter who you were or what your walk of life was.
Our Mother was a giver. She financed many special events, whether it was a sweet 16, repass, wedding, baby shower, or a birthday celebration. She ALWAYS loved seeing people happy. Her work ethics were unmatched. She opened her home to countless people. She never minded sharing whatever she had.
Our mother always drove her van. Why? Because it was always full of food. If you looked in her garage, it looked like Costco, full of diapers, paper products, and anything that anyone would want. She had a freezer in the garage full of meat. If you came to her and said you were in need you walked away with bags of groceries.
We used to think our mother was somewhat of a hoarder because she would drive down the street and she would see something thrown out. She would pick it up and place it in the back of the van because she said somebody might need it and somebody always did.
Whenever we called our mother, the calls always ended with prayer. She always said she loves you, and you would say I love you too, and she would say, “but God loves us more” and the call would end.
While our mother was in ICU, she was still praying for anyone who entered. She had a special nurse who sang with her, “It is well with my soul.” Mom asked that we all be happy for her. She said she had 83 great years. She said she had to die to live again. Her desire was to be with the Lord, and she was ready.
A time to be at peace
On August 7, 2024, God called Yvonne Elaine Tracy home after a short sickness and said well-done thy good and faithful servant, your memory will never fade. You may be absent from our presence, but you will never be forgotten. We will carry you on in our hearts.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Tracy (Pop), daughter Bernadette Roberts, granddaughter Rita Roberts, and grandson Quentin Powell.
A time to cherish
Yvonne Elaine Tracy leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Elizabeth Powell , Tina Watkins, Yvonne Powell-Adimola, and Robyn Tracy. One son in love Lord Adimola.
Three brothers Donald Woodlin Jr., John W McLaurin III, James K McLaurin and one sister Karen Brown. Oh, the grandchildren, how she loved them. God blessed her with seventeen, and twenty-three great grands, including a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Yvonne became Nanny to all and then Gigi to the next generation. Our mother never gave birth to a boy, so she had three very special godsons, Dikaro Woodlin, Matthew Snead, and Justin Mickens
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to acknowledge the overwhelming outpouring of support and genuine love. We ask for your continued prayers for strength and courage to face the days ahead. Special thanks to Kingdom Culture Church, Pastors Kyle and Rachel Watkins, ministers and staff, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead, N.Y., and Kanas Hospice Center, Westhampton, N.Y. Your many expressions of sympathy and condolences will be cherished forever.
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Thomas Gordon Dunkley
Obituary
Thomas Gordon Dunkley
SUNRISE march 8, 1941 - SUNSET AUGUST 5, 2023
Services for Thomas were held September 16, 2023 in New Jersey. Thomas was married to Yvonne (Punkin) Tracey and they had one of the sets of twins in our family, Elizabeth and Ernestine, along with older daughter Bernadette Dunkley, and Yvonne Powell-Adimola. The Dunkley twins were the first set of twins born on New Year's Day 1961 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Clarence Dan Hilton Sydnor
Obituary
Clarence Dan Hilton Sydnor
SUNRISE JANUARY 7, 1940 - SUNSET JULY 29, 2023
His daughter Helene said, "My Dad received his wings". He was my first love. I am so happy he was in no pain, he was home and closed his eyes in his favorite chair and died. You will always be in my heart and I love you forever.
Ruby E. Washington
Obituary
Ruby Estelle Washington
LAS VEGAS - Ruby E. Washington, 99 passed away quietly on February 14, 2023 at Infinity Hospice Care after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1923, in New York City, New York, the only daughter of George Greene of Barbados and Roxy Seaborn of West Virginia.
Ruby graduated fromMDI Seward Park High School in 1941. Following graduation, she entered the United States Army and served stateside during WWII as a sewing machine operator, tailor and postal clerk. She received a good conduct medal and Honorable Discharge in 1945.
Ruby moved from New York City to Long Island New york where she met and lived in marital union with Wilbur Leroi McLaurin on Long Island. They raised three children, Judith, Gary and Joy.
Ruby entered the State School for Nursing Training, graduated as an LPN and was employed at the Melville State School for the majority of her nursing career.
Ruby served as a longstanding member of the New York Conference Women's Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Church receiving the Long Standing Service Award in 1996, the Outstanding Leadership Award in 1999 and Presidential Award in 2006. Post retirement, Ruby began caring for babies and young children including her own grandchildren and the children of clergy. She moved to Las Vegas in 2009, joined the Fountain of Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church and received the Warriors for Christ Award for her work there. She continued the care of her grandchildren.
Ruby enjoyed annual family birthdays, church missionary events and casino activities in her final years. She was blessed to be able to live with her grandson, Jason Keith McLaurin until she entered hospice.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur McLaurin and son, Gary McLaurin. She is survived by her daughters, Judith McLaurin (Williams), Joy McLaurin as well as grandchildren, Jason, Mea, Madison, Xavier, Gary Jr, Denay, Willie, Dante, great grandchildren Malachi, Messiah, Marcellous, Quayshaun, Chance, Justice, Grace, Kanen, and great great grandchildren Elijah and Taylia.
obituary "Carrie bell (Lee) Tarver
July 10, 1945 - May 30, 2020
After an extended illness, Carrie Bell (Lee) Tarver, M.Ed., 74, entered eternal rest on May 30, 2020 at her Bainbridge Township home.
She was born on July 10, 1945 in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Louis and Mary (Thompson) Lee. Seeking opportunities not available in a segregated South, her family moved to Malvern, Ohio. She would often recall fond memories of growing up in the "country," where the family of eight lived in a two-bedroom house and had the "nicest outhouse on the block." While exploring the woods of Malvern, Carrie was introduced to her love of plants and geology.
Nicknamed "Miss Rules" by her mother, Carrie also loved school. She graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1963 and attended college but dropped out to work full-time at the Hoover Company. Taking a risk, she left what was considered a great job and returned to college.
In 1975, Carrie graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The University of Toledo accepted Carrie to attend medical school. However, she opted to continue to teach and raise a family. In her sixties, Carrie returned to Kent State University for graduate school. In 2010 and at 65, she earned a Master of Education degree in Community Counseling. A pioneer, Carrie began her 35-year teaching career as the first black science teacher at McKinley Senior High School. She was an original member of the Leila Green Alliance of Black School Educators.
In the early 1980s, her family moved to Houston, Texas, where Carrie continued to teach before returning to Ohio in 1985. After 30 years of teaching chemistry, biology, genetics, and general science, she retired from Warrensville Heights High School in 2015. Throughout her tenure, she chaired the science department, coordinated science fairs, prepared students for academic competitions, and worked with local companies to secure scholarships.
Carrie spent hours walking around her yard and painstakingly curated gardens. She was an avid baker and enjoyed making delicious treats for those around her. Above all, the most important thing in her life was family. She especially enjoyed any opportunity to travel and visit faraway relatives. Every year, she looked forward to her favorite holiday tradition - hosting Christmas dinner for her relatives.
Carrie is survived by her son, Bernard Tarver II and daughter, Camille Tarver, sisters Ann Lee and Catherine Richards and a host of special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carrie is preceded in death by her brother, James Lee and sisters, Mary Alice Kelly and Bennie Graham. Despite illness, Carrie was full of hope and kept her keen sense of humor until the end. She believed that with hard work and perseverance, anything was possible. Her confidence was contagious, and throughout her years, she inspired students, family and friends to always be their best.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home, Canton Location, 729 Cherry Avenue NE, Canton, Ohio 44702.
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Remarks
This lady was one of the most intelligent human beings that I have ever met with a keen sense of humor. She loved cooking gourmet dishes for her guest. "Good Eats" A very strong black lady indeed. The world will miss her dearly. -James K. McLaurin
Carl Jones (Duck)
Duck
Bay Shore High School's Outstanding Athlete 1971
Written by James K.McLaurin
Carl by far was the best athlete coming out of Bay Shore High School in 1971. Whatever sport he played, he was tough as nails. Although not a big guy by no means, his heart and his gut was larger than the physically largest competitor on the football field, basketball court, and most definitely on the baseball diamond.
As kids, In the small lot next to his house on East Third Avenue, we played everything. The neat thing was that his mother, father, brother and both sisters played with us. After we got to high school I decided to focus solely on basketball, although I was actually better at baseball, but didn't like the 9th grade coach. Carl didn't care about that stuff, he just wanted to play.
Although I was the BMOC during the basketball season, I know many of the games we won were solely due to Mr. Carl Jones. Fat chance I was going to take a charge at the end of the game to win it. With Carl, no problem, he's going to take that charge and we win. On the football field, he was quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive back, defensive safety, you name it he did it.
I'm sure the Bay Shore Athletic community as well as all of his family and friends are missing him dearly.
OBITUARY "Mrs. Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff"
October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff, age 70, of Bay Shore, NY, entered into a glorious rest in the arms of her Savior on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Stony Brook University Hospital after a difficult journey through multiple myeloma and its treatment.
Beverly was born in Bay Shore, NY on October 1, 1948, the eldest child of Louis and Grace Day. Her family was always close knit, with aunts, uncles and cousins often living on the same street.
She was raised in the church at Bethel A.M.E., Bay Shore and as a young adult taught Sunday School there. Her life was framed by commitment to service, a dedication to family, many dreams and ambitions, and marked by numerous accomplishments.
Firstborn females, like Beverly Day, Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, and Beyonce, are really high achievers and successful people!
Beverly graduated in only 3 years from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in French with minor in Education and Spanish. During the year after graduation, she studied in Ajaccio, France (Island of Corsica) which helped her improve her knowledge of French Language and culture.
Beverly, who was a phenomenal woman, had a thirst for knowledge/education/ information, and obtained in excess of 100 graduate credits in French, Spanish, and Urban Affairs/Public Policy from Queens College and Brooklyn College, CUNY, and also attended New York Law School (from 1974-1975).
In June 1973, Beverly married Vernon Lee Ratcliff, Jr (a Vietnam War Air Force veteran from Lightfoot, VA) in a lovely wedding at her parents’ home. The couple settled in North Bay Shore and began having children two years later.
From 1970-79, Beverly taught French and Spanish in grades 7-12 in the Half Hollow Hills school district, prior to becoming a Special Agent for the Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). She was the very first Black female agent recruited from Long Island, beginning her training in Quantico, VA in July 1979. At that time, only 40 agents out of a total of 8,500 in the country were women and fewer than 10 were black women. She was interested in civil rights of minorities and women and enforcement of those rights, so going into the FBI seemed liked a natural step to career change.
Beverly was very able to juggle a demanding FBI career and family life. It took courage.
When she left the Bureau in 1992, Bev went back to teaching middle school in Bushwick, Brooklyn and for Suffolk BOCES. She also dabbled in real estate part-time, owning multiple properties around the U.S.
As a retiree, Bev moved South in 2002 and called Williamsburg, VA home for many years, returning to Bay Shore in 2012.
Bev was bravely living in the ebb and flow of a mental health condition for many years after age 38, but it never dampened her spirit, her high intelligence, her love of Christ, her strong sense of community or affected her love for her family. With treatment and her faith in God, she was able to lead a healthy, fulfilling life.
Bev wanted to renew her faith and was baptized again in her early 40’s by Pastor Albert Brown of the First Baptist Church in Bay Shore.
Beverly’s favorite hobby was reading and she made a point of reading at least one hour every day. She always carried books around and made daily Bible reading a habit. She also loved meeting people, exercising, jogging, playing golf, tennis and traveling (Her travels included France, England, Spain, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Curacao, Martinique, Mexico, Trinidad, and Canada.)
Beverly served her community in many ways, including her outstanding work establishing the 40-member charter for Ladies Auxiliary to R. Murray & C.R. Day Jr. VFW Post 8357, Bay Shore. She was installed as Founding President (1977-1979) and held office at the county level in later years. Her husband, Vernon, also served as Commander of VFW Post 8357. Over the years, the Ladies Auxiliary hosted and sponsored countless fundraising events to improve the lives of veterans, active duty service members and their families, and the Bay Shore community.
She worked hard to get access to cancer insurance and death benefits for members. She held lifetime memberships to:: VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Northeast Police Women’s Association, the NAACP, and the National Council of Negro Women.
She also established BEDR Letter Writing Services to help those in the community who needed assistance.
As a mother, sister or friend, Beverly was always feeling responsible for everyone else and ready to love, comfort, and defend all of us. She was a great role model, completely unselfish, and would always try to give back to others even when she didn’t have a lot.
We will miss her for her caring and strength.
Beverly is survived by three loving children whom she adored: Sean, Heather (Katty) and Seth Ratcliff; and two beautiful granddaughters, Adasyn and Averie. She also leaves to mourn two siblings, Larry Day and Gina Day Stephenson and is remembered with love as a big sister to Sandra Walker; Kevin, Bryan and Darnell Williams.
Beverly will also be forever remembered by her dear aunt, Dora McLaurin, uncle Andrew McLaurin, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
Beverly has joined her parents, Louis F. Day, Sr. and Grace (McLaurin) Day, her younger brother Louie, Jr, and husband Vernon Ratcliff in heaven.
Take your rest now, Beverly E. Ratcliff…A good and faithful servant.
Obituary"Ms. Bettye Greer (Pie) Greene"
The Life of Bettye Greer Greene (August 31, 1951 - July 5, 2018)
Bettye Greer Greene, known as “Pie” to family and friends was born August 31, 1951 in Savannah, Georgia to Carrie McLaurin Greene and Daniel Greene both deceased. Bettye was the youngest of four children with her siblings being Barbara and Joseph, who both predeceased her, and James, who was her caregiver until she went home to be with the Lord. As a child the family attended Tremont Park Baptist Church in Savannah where Bettye embraced the faith which would sustain her throughout her life. Pie always had a sunny disposition, big smile, and infectious laugh which endeared her to her older siblings.
In 1960 the family relocated to Bay Shore, New York joining other family members on Cedar Street. Immediately, Pie became a member of the Cedar Street Gang in the role of big sister and mentor to all. Bettye attended the Bay Shore Schools excelling academically and athletically, playing volleyball and basketball. Upon graduation in 1969, she was accepted to the State University of New York at Plattsburgh where she would major in Education. As gratified as she was by achieving her goal of a Baccalaureate degree, she felt her greatest accomplishment and joy was her son Christopher.
After graduating, Bettye went to work for the New York Telephone Company or “Ma Bell” as she referred to it. Bettye worked there throughout the 1970’s and 80’s while being a devoted mother. In her spare time, she was an outspoken and fierce advocate against apartheid and refused to buy or wear gold or diamonds until the system of oppression ended. She was a fan of activist/poet Gil Scott Heron and the disco sound of the Trammps often traveling to see them in concert. Bettye enjoyed Broadway plays, cooking, baking cakes, puzzles and crocheting. If you were lucky enough to be gifted one of her beautiful shawls and blankets, you were blessed.
Bettye took early retirement from “Ma Bell” and returned to her profession as a teacher with the Brentwood School District.
Statuesque and proud, Bettye never left home unless her hair and makeup were impeccable, her trade mark silver bangles jingling on her wrists, and her beautiful smile firmly in place.
On Thursday, July 5, 2018, the Lord called her home after a long illness-but the shock and void of her passing is no less felt.
Bettye leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved son Christopher Greene of Binghamton, NY, faithful brother James Greene of Bay Shore, caring nephews and nieces Kevin Green (Ruth) of Maryland, Carlos Layne (Kimberly) of Barbados, Erikka Day and Gisette Harris (Jesse) both of Georgia. A special Aunt, Dora McLaurin of Ohio, and Uncle, Sonny McLaurin of Coram and a host of extended family and friends.
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Quentin Marshall Powell
Quentin Marshall Powell born to Marshall and Elizabeth Powell of Long Island, New York.
Carrie Bell (Lee) Tarver July 10, 1945 - May 30, 2020
Carrie was a brilliant lovely human being. If you went to visit her, be prepared to listen, and then have something very worth while to say.
Rest In Peace
Freeman
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Carl Jones
One of the Greatest men in my life. Will surely be missed. Love you will always be in my heart.🙏🙏😰. R.I.P😰🙏🙏💓 My Step Dad. Freeman.💗💗
Denise Bray
All of our family members (kids that is) thought this guy was the coolest.
Carl Jones
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Carl Jones
Carl Jones a good friend of all of the Bay Shore, New York community passed in February, 2019. Known by many as a superb athlete throughout his high school and college years, it saddens many as he moves on to the highest playing field.
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Beverly Day Ratcliff is one of our own on the McLaurin side of the McSyd family. Pearshape as we called her, was destined to achieve many of her goals in life with an unprecedented education both in the classroom and in the world.
Bettye Greene August 31, 1951 - July 5, 2018
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Beverly Elaine Day Ratcliff October 1, 1948 - November 5, 2018
Bettye Greene is one of our own on The McLaurin side of the McSyd family. She retired from the N.Y. Telephone Co several years ago. Bettye has a surviving son Christopher Greene.
Antoinette Streeter (February 2, 1948 - June 20, 2018)
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Antoinette Streeter is a long time friend of our very own Sharon McLaurin. Although she lived in New Jersey, she never missed a major event on Long Island involving our family.
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Schuyler Lawrence Jackson - October 6, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Ski Jackson a member of a very large Jackson family on Long Island has been a friend and distant family member to the McLaurin - Sydnor Family in Bay Shore. He was an avid fisherman and went fishing with anyone going.
R.I.P. ALL
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly one of the original members of the Cedar Street Gang from Bay Shore, New York has passed away. Penny as many of us called her will be surely missed in the flesh but not in our hearts and soul. Click on the obituary below to view her life.
Rita Roberts - August 22, 2014
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
Rita Roberts- daughter of Bernadette Dunkley Roberts sadly passed away on August 22, 2014. Rita is survived by her brother Kevin Dunkley.
David Squires - December 28, 2012
Rhonda (Penny) Kelly- July 25, 1959 - November 18, 2014
David Squires - December 28, 2012
David Squires is one half of a set of twins born to Howard and Dorothy Squires of Philadelphia, PA.
Emma Jackson - June 27, 2012
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
David Squires - December 28, 2012
Emma Jackson is a member of the huge Jackson family on Long Island. Pop Pop (John W. McLaurin Sr.) had two children born in this family.
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
ELLIOTT - Albert, life time resident of Bay Shore, passed away on February 22, 2012. Beloved husband of Barbara (Hendrickson). Cherished son of Alfonso and Birdie Elliott. Father of Dianne, Audrey, Sharon and John Elliott. Everybody in Bay Shore knew Al. Some of us knew him as the "Yamma". Al was the guy who opened up the gym or the Bay Shore Rec as it was know then, to keep us off the streets and of course allow us to play ball and socialize with our peers. He was practically a family member to everyone. He got me a free ride to Walt Frazier's basketball camp for two solid weeks, everyone else there was there for one week only. I cannot list all that he has done for me, and so many other youths coming out of Bay Shore, New York.
Betty Culpepper - December 18, 2011
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
Albert Elliot - July 10, 1938 - February 22, 2012
Betty Culpepper is a long time friend of the McLaurin family. She participated in many family gatherings.
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
The Bordies, Days, Jackson's and many more families of Bay Shore have been close friends to the MCSYD clan in New York. Dorothy a sibling of the Day family married a sibling of the Bordies family. She was a very good friend and neighbor of our very own, Grace Day.
Jesse A. McLaurin - January 31, 1968 - August 26, 2011
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
Jesse's passing has touched the hearts of many. He is the fourth born son to Andrew and Tootsie McLaurin of Belport, N.Y. Forgive the writer if I made a mistake on the order of his birth. His father (Geech), my uncle was busy and blessed us with lots of cousins. One of our McLaurin men is missing in the flesh, but his memory will live on forever.
Ernest Augustus Hargett - November 15, 1921 - July 29, 2011
Dorothy Anna Bordies September 21, 1921 - September 3, 2011
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Mr. Hargett has been a long time friend of the McLaurin family as well as the Bay Shore, and Long Island community for at least four decades or more. He was an avid fisherman, and love to argue his knowledge of sports with the guys down at the VFW hall in Bay Shore, where he was an active member.
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Joseph McLaurin Greene was called home by his Lord and Saviour on the 27th day of February, 2011. Known by many as "Jody", had the gift of working with his hands to fix things, especially cars and their engines. He was a pefectionist to a point and a stickler for details which can be witnessed by most photos he took. There was always a pen clipped to his shirt.
Jody pretty much kept to himself and was a very gentle quiet man. One thing I remember about him was, if the snow kept everyone else from getting to their appointments, it was not true of him. His vehicles could always get him and you to your destination. Our cousin will be missed by many.
Vernon Ratcliff November 8, 2010
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Medcaf Jackson Stonewall (97yrs.) October 22, 2010
Vernon Ratcliff became a member of the McLaurin family with his marriage to Beverly Day. He leaves wife Beverly, son Sean, and daughter Heather.
Medcaf Jackson Stonewall (97yrs.) October 22, 2010
Joseph McLaurin Greene - February 5, 1948 - February 27 2011
Medcaf Jackson Stonewall (97yrs.) October 22, 2010
Stonewall Medcaf Jackson was an icon in the Bay Shore community. Nobody probably knows when he was actually born. He had a terrific memory and at times it was that memory that could embarrass many when he got his drink on. Regardless, he was well loved by family and friends.
Debra Bray October 3, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
Debra Bray is the daughter of Louise (Moye) Bray. Debra is survived by her mother Louise Bray, brothers Dennis and David, and sister Ne Ne Bray.
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy was called home by his Lord and Saviour on the 6th day of September, 2010. Known by many as "Pop", Bob, Robbie, and dad, had a fondness for many of life's blessings such as religion, sports, science fiction, and the gift of artwork.
Some of you may not know that "Pop" enjoyed drawing caricatures of famous comic book super heroes and the such. If you are ever at their house visting you might get the chance to see some of his artwork. It is truly sublime. Bob was truly an avid sports fan. Not only did he follow the big three, baseball, basketball, and football, but he was well versed with soccer, track and field, and ladies professional tennis. Of course he loved to watch the latest SYFY flicks.
John Edward Thomas Sr. July 16, 2010
Robert Jacob Tracy - October 4, 1934 - September 6, 2010
John Edward Thomas Sr. July 16, 2010
Detective John Thomas is another icon in the Bay Shore Community. His community service was well noted.
ohn Wendell White June 12, 2010
ohn Wendell White June 12, 2010
John Edward Thomas Sr. July 16, 2010
Wendell White was the son of John White who own and operated one of the infamous clubs in Bay Shore called Johnny White's. Wendell enjoy roller skating and became a very good carpenter.
Oscar Billings January 20, 2010
ohn Wendell White June 12, 2010
Oscar Billings January 20, 2010
Oscar was a long time family friends to the McLaurin's in Bay Shore.
Robert Williams 2010
ohn Wendell White June 12, 2010
Oscar Billings January 20, 2010
Robert Williams and his father Phil as well as his brothers Phil, Mark, and Al were friends to so many in the Bay Shore community.
Richard Hall 2010
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Richard Hall was another icon in the Bay Shore community for decades. He operated Richie Halls on Harrison. He loved sports, especially baseball. He also managed the infamous Bay Shore Bombers.
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Louis Francis Day was called home by his Lord and Saviour on the 16th day of April, 2009. Known by many as Mr. Day, Louie, daddy, and of course (Bust Weenie - check our nicknames page to find out how Louis got his nickname) by his family members.
Louie's home-going service was held on April 23, 2009 in Montreal , Canada . His remains were buried in Montreal. His cousin, Sharon McLaurin is in the planning stages of having a memorial for Louie.
We know your hearts are with us.
Larry Day
Brother
A thought from his cousin James McLaurin. - There may be someone that comes along in our lives that seems so insignificant to others, but actually impacts our existence more than they even know as well as others. My cousin Louie was certainly one of these people. We will all miss him dearly.
James K. McLaurin
Albert Wright Moye February 6, 2009
Louis Francis Day - August 27, 1951 - April 16, 2009
Wilbur McLaurin - May 11, 1925 - July 25, 2008
Albert (Albie) Wright Moye is the son of Wright Moye and Orelia Lovett Moye. His mother Orelia Lovett was the pioneer that left Savannah, Georgia to come to New York. As a young man Albie was the toast of the ball. The Jaguar that his mother bought for him was too cool.
Wilbur McLaurin - May 11, 1925 - July 25, 2008
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
Wilbur McLaurin - May 11, 1925 - July 25, 2008
In the early morning hours on July 25, 2008, Wilbur was called home by his Lord and Saviour. Known by many as Wilbur, Willie, Mac, Hooks, Sallie, uncle Wilbur, daddy, and of course Mr. McLaurin, etc., he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
In the early morning hours on January 24, 2008, Diane was called home by her Lord and Saviour. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Kent A. McLaurin - January 19, 1988 - July 12, 2007
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
Diane Carole Squires - April 4, 1947 - January 24, 2008
In the early morning of July 12, 2007, our family lost one of our members. Kent was the youngest son of John W. McLaurin III. He will be dearly missed by us all.
Nadine Arrington Dicks September 17, 2007
Nadine Arrington Dicks - The Arrington's were neighbors off of 2nd Avenue in Bayshore. Nadine was a classmate and a good friend to all that knew her. We graduated together from Bay Shore High in 71. She later went to work in the twin towers in NY.