Doris L. Childress, 93, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away June 24, 2019.
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Vernita Edwards passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.
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Thomas Keener Sr., 84, of Yulee, Fla., passed away June 24, 2019.
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Martin Leon Rigsby, 78, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away June 23, 2019.
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Paul Joseph Hargreaves Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday evening, June 25, 2019 at his Amelia Island residence.
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Donald Franklin Newcomb Jr., 66, passed away June 27, 2019.
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Mr. John Fred Armstrong, 74, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
A son of the late John F. and Doris Bivins Armstrong, he was born in Pensacola, Fla., while his dad was stationed there during his service in the Navy.
Fred’s family moved to Callahan, Fla. after his dad was stationed in Jacksonville, and he was raised on the west side of Nassau County. He met his wife of 56 years, Linda Ann, and they lived in Callahan until moving to Fernandina Beach more than 30 years ago.
He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. He was facilities manager of Memorial Methodist Church for many years, and he said he wished it was the first job he had found because he would have liked to have had that job his entire working career.
Fred is lovingly remembered as an exceptionally hardworking man who cared deeply for his family.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Randy Armstrong.
He leaves behind his wife, Linda Anne Armstrong; his children, John Fred Armstrong III of Fernandina Beach, Jimmy Armstrong and his wife, Traci, of Callahan, Kimberly Peterson and her husband, Clay, of Yulee, Fla., Michael Armstrong and his wife, Jennifer, of Chiefland, Fla., and Melinda Hartman and her husband, Jeff, of Yulee; brothers, Larry Armstrong and his wife, Margie, of Yulee and Ricky Armstrong and his wife, Marilyn, of Callahan; a sister, Janet Seus of Callahan; his father-in-law, Jim Thomas of Fernandina Beach; grandchildren, Johnny, Caitlin, Briana, A. J., Albree, Courtney, Allen, Mikey, Mikayla, Macy, Molly, Cole, Kennedy, Caden, and Collin; great-grandchildren, Finley, Penn, Luke, Melanie, Ella, Shane, Destiny, Summer, Karsyn, Cane, Lily, and “one on the way.”
Funeral services for Mr. Armstrong will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Maxwell Hall at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Julie Jensen of First Presbyterian Church and Pastor Drew Weseman officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest with his parents in Jones Cemetery in Callahan at 3:30 p.m.
The family asks that memorials be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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Mr. Richard G. McCormick, 83, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Richard and Mildred Weisse McCormick. He earned his Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. He later earned his Master of Science in Criminal Justice from American University.
He was an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. While with the Bureau, his postings included Little Rock, Ark.; Monterey, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; and New York, N.Y.
His career after the FBI included work with SeaLand Services, Allied Chemical, Chemical Bank, Avon Company, Triangle, Kroll Associates, and the Pinkerton Company. He also worked for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation. He was president of RJK Associates Inc., a risk management company.
After retirement, Mr. McCormick and his wife, Jane, moved to Amelia Island. For the past 18 years on the island, he has focused on his passions of golf and reading. He also became involved in various community activities within the Amelia Island Plantation, and he served on the AIPCA Board, as well as the Resident Advisory Committee at Osprey Village. He was also an active parishioner at St. Michael Catholic Church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two sisters, Patricia Mertz and Arline Babiak.
He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Jane McCormick; two children, his daughter, Kate Van Savage and her husband, Paul, of Brunswick, Maine, and his son, John McCormick, and his wife, Sharon, of Stamford, Conn.; and five grandchildren, Amanda McCormick, Jack McCormick, Jordan Van Savage, Tommy Van Savage, and Hannah Van Savage.
The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, with a Vigil starting at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at St. Michael Catholic Church, with Father Jose Kallukalam officiating. He will be laid to rest at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family asks that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice in his memory.
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Mr. Norman E. Pearson, 61, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
He was a son of the late Coys and Mae Touchton Pearson and was born in Jacksonville, Fla.
He and his family moved to Yulee at the time he began the third grade. He would live in Yulee for the remainder of his life. After school, he began his working career. He eventually went to work for Anheuser-Busch and would continue there for more than 30 years until his retirement.
Mr. Pearson loved hunting and fishing. In his youth, he did more hunting than fishing. He loved deer and fox hunting and belonged to various hunting clubs in North Florida, South Georgia, and South Carolina over the years.
In earlier years, he coached youth league girls softball in Yulee. From Little League age to middle school, he enjoyed coaching and guiding those on his team. His All-Star team was a very special group of girls to him, and he was happy to have been their coach.
While he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and coaching those teams, he most loved “his girls,” those being his wife and daughter.
He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Amanda R. Pearson; his daughter, Kendall Pearson, also of Yulee; and his sisters, Gloria Byrd and her husband, Gerald, of Yulee and Teresa Dickinson and her husband, Donald, of Yulee, as well as several dearly loved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Hughes Cemetery. Chaplain Jackie Hayes of Community Hospice & Palliative Care will officiate.
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After a courageous battle with cancer, Paul Joseph Hargreaves Sr. died June 25, 2019 at home in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Paul was born July 7, 1932 in Medford, Mass. to the late George and Lillian Hargreaves.
After graduating from Medford High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After serving, he attended Boston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
While working on Cape Cod during the summer of 1955, he met the love of his life, Shirley, who would soon become his wife. Married just shy of 61 years, they were two peas in a pod. He was the jokester and she the straight man always keeping him in line. And could they dance! After graduating from BU, he joined United Parcel Service, where he spent his career in Human Resources until retiring in 1990. Leaving their home in Darien, Conn., they retired to Amelia Island. The retirement years were filled with golfing, boating, fishing, attending church, entertaining family and friends and traveling. He was proud to say that he had been to every state! While he loved the hot tub at Amelia Island Plantation’s health center, no one had a more pristine pool than he had, and it was enjoyed by all.
He was predeceased by his son, Paul J. Hargreaves Jr.; his sisters, Mary (Jack) MacNamera, Lily (Robert) Sheehan, Katherine O’Neill; his brother, George Hargreaves; and brother-in-law, Pete Bostrom.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, he leaves behind his daughter, Dorinda (Charles) Fish of Stamford, Conn.; his son, David previously from Montauk, N.Y. and now Fernandina Beach; his granddaughters, Kelsey Beglin from Shelton, Conn., Cara Beglin from Portland, Maine, Sandra (Joey) Bryan from Fullerton, Calif.; and a great-grandson, Asher Bryan also from Fullerton. Also, he leaves his sisters-in-law, Anne (David) Sullivan of Oak Harbor, Wash. and Carol Bostrom of Madison, Conn. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Known as the “funny guy” by many, he was always quick with a joke, a smile and a most incredibly generous nature. In addition, he never walked by a piano without tickling the ivories with one of his by ear, bluesy jazz renditions, “Heart and Soul” being a favorite. As he often said, “If you have your health, you have everything.”
We are truly blessed to have had him in our lives. RIP until we meet again.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations in Mr. Hargreaves’ name be donated to Community Hospice & Palliative Care.
To view Mr. Hargreaves’ online obituary and leave condolences, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.
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Michelle K. Ducharme, 57, passed away June 27, 2019.
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Patricia Ann "Pat" Mandish, 81, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away June 28, 2019.
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Alastair G. Ramsay, Ph.D., 88, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, July 1, 2019.
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Larry Joe Duffield passed away June 7, 2019 at his home on Amelia Island, Fla. surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 24, 1950 in Russellville, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Duffield.
Larry leaves behind his mother; his sister, Linda (Dennis) Duffield; brother, Randy (Kathy) Duffield; nieces, Melissa Hampton, Brittany and Ally Hill; and nephew, Blake (Leslie) Duffield and their children, Amelia and Garrett. He also leaves behind several other extended family members and friends.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 9, 2019 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made in Larry’s honor to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch at youthranches.org or Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064.
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The funeral service for Vernita Edwards will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 20 S. Ninth St. in Fernandina Beach. The visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019 at the church. Interment will be in Hilliard Community Cemetery.
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Patricia “Pat” A. Mandish, 81, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She was surrounded by those she loved and was loved by.
Pat was born October 24, 1937 in Watertown, N.Y. to Joseph Andrew and Eleanor May (Montague) Hanlon. She graduated from Massena High School in 1956. That same year, she married William Mandish of Massena, with whom she would go on to raise six children. She would eventually move her family to Tampa, Fla., where she would attend both undergraduate and graduate school at the University of South Florida. By 1974, she had earned two master’s degrees, one in Haitian history and another in educational leadership. She taught school throughout Hillsborough County, especially enjoying her middle school experience. In 1985, she purchased a large parcel of land in Dade City, where she started the next season of her life raising a variety of animals. In 2000, she would move to Amelia Island and separate in marriage from William. However, they would remain close friends until his death in 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Hanlon; a son, William Mandish Jr.; her brother, Peter Hanlon; and her one true love, William Mandish.
Patricia is survived by her five daughters, Kathlene Whyte of Yulee, Fla. and her husband, Michael, Julia Matthews of Tampa and her husband, Jamie, Erin Pozzetta of Fernandina Beach and her husband, James, Katherine Williams of Albany, Ga. and her husband, Adam, and Mary Margaret “Maggie” Mandish of Yulee; two sisters and three brothers, Mary Hanlon of Yulee, Susan Valenti of Yulee, Joseph Hanlon of Tampa, Michael Hanlon of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Christopher Mandish, Natalie Mandish, Amber Faircloth, Nicole Solomon, Nathan Mandish, Noelle Mandish, U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Matthews, Noah Matthews, Maximillian Pozzetta, and Malcolm Pozzetta; and many great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence, 107 S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach.
Memorials may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Dolores J. Sexton, 90, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
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Patricia Traeye, 76, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, July 1, 2019.
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Scott Joseph Adams, 56, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away June 30, 2019.
Scott was born July 15, 1962 in Kew, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, to Sydney Adams and Grace (Karr) Adams. He was very passionate about classic rock music, classic cars, Corvettes, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and antiques. He loved working with his hands. He was real, upfront, and honest. He was always there if you needed him and will forever be in our hearts and truly missed.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney and Grace Adams; his brother, Kurt Adams; mother-in-law, Pamela Heston; and of course his beloved fur babies, Conan, Thor, Bow, Oliver and Princess.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Howe) Peak-Adams of Fernandina Beach; stepson, William Steven Peak of Callahan, Fla.; sister-in-law, Yvette (Larry) Wheeler of Savannah, Ga.; niece, Hollie Adams of Edmond, Okla.; and brothers, Jerry Adams of Donna, Texas and Kevin Adams of Denver, Colo., as well as extended family and loved ones nationwide.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association.
Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com.
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Patrick Joseph Dunlap Sr. passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.
He was born in New London, Conn. to Stephen and Carol Dunlap.
Patrick was, above all, a family man, a loving husband of 32 years, father, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, coach, and friend.
Pat was a proud and dedicated employee of the Department of the Navy for more than 30 years. He was instrumental in keeping the country's most valuable deterrents mission ready.
His love of football also led to an extended family of Nassau County youth he had the pleasure of coaching from Pop Warner through high school.
He was predeceased by his mother, Carol Dunlap.
Surviving family members include his father, Stephen Tillson Dunlap; wife, Tina Dunlap; son, Patrick Dunlap Jr. (Brooke); daughter, Jessica Dunlap (Joshua); grandsons, Kellan and Jaiden; brothers, Stephen, Michael, and Edward; and a sister, Ann Harville. He loved his many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Jose Kallukalam, celebrant. Interment will follow in Green Pine Cemetery. The family will receive guests at Springhill Baptist Church immediately following. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Green Pine Funeral Home.
To view Coach Dunlap's online obituary and leave messages of condolence, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.
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Sandra Lee Feldman, 69, of Yulee, Fla., passed away March 2, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla. after a battle with metastatic melanoma.
Born in Dumont, N.J., she graduated from Altus High School and Aladdin Beauty College and worked as a cosmetologist, tattoo artist, and aesthetician. She also earned numerous certificates in her field. She loved working in the beauty field and later went on to enjoy sales. She was a Christian and mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She called Nassau County home for a total of approximately 30 years.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Prescott (Angel); a grandchild, Kenlynn Prescott; brothers, John Hans Jr. (Peggy) and Richard Hans (Donna); and sisters, Jane Hans and Susan King (Clyde).
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Fernandina Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation in her name to Community Hospice.
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Richard A. Fleischer, 77, of Amelia Island, Fla. and Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. and formerly of Carlstadt, N.J., passed away Monday, July 1, 2019.
Born in Passaic, N.J. to the late Ernest K. and Margaret A. Fleischer, he was an Army veteran. Richard was the founder and owner of the Twenty-Four Hour Laundry Zone Stores of Nassau County and Modern Wireless of Palm Coast. Richard was also the founder and owner of numerous businesses in both Florida and New Jersey.
Beloved husband of Beverly S. (née Trammell) Fleischer. Devoted father of Douglas Fleischer and his wife, Kristina, and the late Jonathan Fleischer. Dear brother of Linda Holden and her husband, Walter. Love grandfather of Kurt, Elijah, and Lucille.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hasbrouck Heights. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, N.J. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Costa Memorial Home in Hasbrouck Heights.
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Dolores "Dee" May Hartshorn, a cancer survivor, passed away peacefully July 4,2019 at her home in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Dee was born April 10, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. Dee and her husband were married for 66 years.
Dee was a member of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in North Augusta, S.C. from 1957 to 1993 and St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach from 1993 to present. In North Augusta, she was active in the church youth program. Other activities included bowling; she was WIBC Georgia State champion in 1971. She was also instrumental in bringing the Republican Party to North Augusta.
Dee loved life and always found time to lend a helping hand. She loved to garden and had a trowel at the ready for any occasion. She loved to travel with family and friends, making many trips to Europe, Canada, and Alaska. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father Edward William Jansen and her mother Ester (Demick) Jansen. Dee was the last survivor of 14 siblings in this family.
Dee is survived by her husband, William Rodney Hartshorn; daughter Debra Lee Hartshorn of North Augusta, S.C.; sons, William Steven Hartshorn of Winter Springs, Fla. and Charles Raymond Hartshorn of Rosenberg, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Her ashes will be interred at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach.
Memorials in her name may be made to the First Coast Cancer Foundation at 10881 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL 32223.
To view Mrs. Hartshorn's online obituary and leave messages of condolence, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.
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Donald Everett McCready Jr., 76, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away June 21, 2019 at Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Mr. McCready was born January 9, 1943, in Bangor, Maine to Donald and Elaine Edgecomb McCready. He graduated high school at Fryeburg Academy in Maine and joined the United States Navy, retiring as master chief after 24 years of dedicated service.
Mr. McCready is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel Crews McCready; sons, Chris McCready of Fernandina Beach and Jason Alexander McCready (Leane) of Lynchburg, Va.; a brother, Steve McCready of Bangor, Maine; and sisters, Sally Jacobs (Jake) of Dresden, Maine and Polly Ann McCready of Aroostook County, Maine; two grandchildren, Rory Alexander McCready and Molly Quilan McCready; and his beloved faithful companion, Bagel.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2019 at Union Baptist Church in Jesup, Ga. with Rev. Keith Brown officiating. Interment followed in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends was held one hour prior to service time in the church.
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Sherry Jane Crawford Owens, 62, of Yulee, Fla., passed away July 2, 2019 at Morris Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Fla.
She was born March 16, 1957 in Lake City, Fla. to the late Clarence Crawford Sr. and Shirley Dugger Crawford. Sherry was raised in Baker County but has resided in Yulee for the past 25 years. She was a homemaker who loved being outdoors, going to the beach, fishing on the river, and deer hunting. Sherry was full of life, was always having fun, and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Bob Owens; and brothers, Terry Lane Crawford and Davey Crawford.
Sherry is survived by her longtime companion, Michael Adam of Yulee; brothers, Leamon (Olivia) Crawford of Taylor, Fla. and Joey (Debbie) Crawford of Sanderson, Fla.; a sister, Sue (Ricky) Burnsed of Baxter, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Lisa Crawford of Yulee; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Sherry’s life was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019 at North Prong Cemetery. The family received friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Ferreira Funeral Services Chapel in Macclenny, Fla.
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Gary R. Anderson, 67, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.
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Gay W. Baer, 85, of Amelia Island, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 5, 2019.
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Russell Brown passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.
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Janet M. Callaway, 75, of Yulee, Fla., passed away July 6, 2019.
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Judith Walters, 67, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.
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Mr. Barney "Walter" Parker Sr., 78, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019.
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