L. Carolyn Speed

Mrs. L. Carolyn Speed age 80 a longtime resident of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness. She was born September 18, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts to Reverend Arthur H. and Josephine (Newell) Bucknam. Prior to retirement she had been the bookkeeper for a high school cafeteria. Even though she grew up in New Hampshire she had a love for the warmth of Florida. Mrs. Speed enjoyed sitting on her back porch watching birds, spending time with her family and friends but her faith was most important. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of eleven years Dean Lloyd Speed four months ago. Left behind are her two children Lorinda Wisdom of Keystone Heights and Doug Stevens (Trish) of Derry, New Hampshire along with three siblings H. Kathryn Bergeron of Pittsfield, New Hampshire, A. Herbert Bucknam of Columbia, South Carolina and W. Sandford Bucknam (Sandy) of Hudson, New Hampshire. Also left behind is her grandson Benn Stevens and granddaughter Stephanie Stevens in addition to several step children and step grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Speed will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the local American Legion Post #202 or local church. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176