Franklin Brehmer, Jr.
Franklin G. Brehmer Jr. a resident of Peconic Landing in Greenport, passed away Friday morning, June 24, 2011. He was born in New York City on August 8, 1925.
Mr. Brehmer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he was a tail gunner in a Martin Mariner patrol bomber.
He married Margaret Bishop of Red Hook, New York in 1950. An architect who began as a draftsman for Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Mr. Brehmer joined the New York firm of Gruzen and Partners in 1965 and retired as the head specifications writer in 1985. Upon retirement, he settled permanently in a home he designed and built in 1972 on Robertson Drive in North Haven. As a long-time resident of North Haven, Mr. Brehmer was on the Village Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation until 2002 when he and his wife were among the first residents of Peconic Landing. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three sons, Lin, David, and John, and 4 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Edwin B. Graves
Edwin Baylor Graves was born on May 7, 1923 to Samuel and Bettie Graves. He was the youngest of five children; growing up and educated in Harlem, New York.
Mr. Graves served in the United States Merchant Marines for three years where he earned two silver stars because his ship was damaged under enemy fire, during World War II.
It was love at first site when Edwin met his beautiful Jamaican bride, Nora Claire Hayes. They were married on March 30, 1947 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Out of this union came their four children Wayne, Vance, Robin and Penni. The family lived on Sterling Place, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, New York for many of years.
“He was an excellent provider and protector to his family,” the family said.
After 25 years, Mr. Graves retired as an officer from the Police Department of New York City.
Upon his retirement, he was still young and returned to school to obtain his license in exterminating. He opened and operated a successful pest control business, serving the four boroughs of New York City.
Mr. Graves joined the Masonic Order and became a 32nd degree Mason. He continued his studies and became a Shriner. He completed his Masonic work abroad, visiting hospitals and supporting circuses for children to enjoy.
After selling his exterminating business, Mr. Graves completely retired and moved to the family house in Sag Harbor where he could be found on the water “fishing,” the family said.
His first boat was Showtime and his second was Terrell, named after his great grandson. Mr. Graves loved both fresh and salt water fishing; often waking up at 3 a.m., leaving the house by 4 a.m. and casting his rod into the waters by 5 a.m.
“If we had time, we could tell you about a wonderful man who loved his wife, children, family and friends,” said the family. “Edwin enjoyed life while touching the lives of many. He held a passion for fishing; fishing from north to south, to east and west. He scuba dived the deep seas of Jamaica, parachuted the skies of Barbados and led a blessed life. This very tall, distinguished and handsome man was often seen walking around Sag Harbor Village. If you needed a plumber, he would be the plumber; if you needed a ride, he would be the driver; if you needed advice, he would be the counselor.”
Mr. Graves leaves his beloved wife Claire; his children Wayne, Robin and Penni; two granddaughters Meika and Surya; three great grandchildren Terrell, Brandon and Jaylyne; two sons-in-law Dudley and Tony; grandson in-law Emory; many nieces, nephews, grand, great and great, great grand nieces and nephews. He also leaves a host of cousins and loving friends. He joins in heaven his late beloved son Vance.
“We know you are watching over us Ed, Dad, Grandpa, Papa,” said the family. “We will cherish the beautiful memories you gave us and remember the good times we had together. You are our precious angel and we will continue to love you with all of our hearts. Know that you are missed dearly … until we meet again!”
Susan Ferraris
Susan Ferraris, 64, passed away on June 29, 2011 at her home in Sag Harbor. Born in Ellington, Conn., on November 14, 1946, Mrs. Ferraris had been a resident in Sag Harbor for the past 40 years. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Virginia (Hansen) Loveland.
She was an active volunteer for The Retreat Domestic Violence Services.
Mrs. Ferraris was predeceased by her husband, Richard Ferraris. She is survived by her two children, Richard, a resident of Ireland, and Gregory, a resident of Sag Harbor, and four grandchildren: Haley, Nichola, Lara and Caoimhe.
Funeral services took place on Tuesday, July 5 at Yardley and Pino Funeral Home. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery in Sag Harbor.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Retreat Domestic Violence Services at P.O. Box 988, Wainscott, N.Y. 11975.
Gertrude Louise Mayer
Gertrude Louise Mayer, 83, passed away at Southampton Hospital on July 3, 2011. She was 83 Years old.
Born in Jamaica, Queens, on December 5, 1927, she was the daughter of Jules and Louise Tott.
A resident of Sag Harbor for 55 years, Mrs. Mayer worked as a real estate agent and had previously lived in Lynbrook, L.I. She was a 1946 graduate of Richmond Hill High School.
Throughout her years, Mrs. Mayer touched peoples’ lives with her humor, insight and happiness, said her family.
“Gertrude was truly loved everywhere she went,” said the family. “Until the end of her life, she brought laughter and love to those who had the good fortune to know her.”
Mrs. Mayer was predeceased by her husband, Frederick J. Mayer. She is survived by her three children, Andrew, Fred and Louise, and their spouses, Bobbie Jo, Suzanne and David Grodski. She is survived by seven grandchildren: Joseph, John and Jenean Mayer; Andrew and Sarah Mayer; and Lauren and Nicole Frank. Mrs. Mayer is also survived by her two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Jett Mayer.
“Gertrude was a beloved ‘warrior woman’,” said her family. “She will truly be missed.”
Memorial donations can be made to the Animal Rescue Fund.
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