THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Wednesday, December 11, 2002


FLAGLER BEACH -- Gerard Joseph Wells, 84, of North Fourth Street, a retired Western Union teletype operator, died Friday at home. 

Mr. Wells, a British Royal Air Force veteran of World War II, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He came here seven years ago from Yonkers, N.Y. He was a member of Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church. He enjoyed soccer, classical music and politics. 

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Marie; a son, Gerard, Yonkers; a brother, Francis, Belfast; and a sister, Etta Dana, Las Vegas.

Memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare of Memorial Hospitals, 785 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 5, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

Craig is in charge.