Derek Clayton, age 31 of Villas, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Livingston, NJ, Derek graduated from Newton High School and went on to ACCC for a degree in Culinary Arts. He was a Chef at the Whitebriar in Avalon, and previously worked at Peter Shields Restaurant in Cape May and the Blue Rose restaurant in Cape May. Derek enjoyed cooking, music and was a drummer. He enjoyed cars as well, especially his mustang. Derek is survived by his mother Cheryl Butera, step-father James Butera, sister Nicole MacMurray, nephew Ian MacMurray, maternal grandparents Robert and Carol Repko, and paternal grandmother Bettey Bond. A Celebration of Life for Derek will be held 11am on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, N Cape May; friends may call one hour prior to service from 10am – 11am. Donations in Derek’s memory can be made to Cape Assist, 3219 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260.Condolences canbe shared atwww.EvoyFuneralHome.com
BEAN, MICHAEL J. It is with great sadness, the family of Capt. Michael J. Bean announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, August 19th at Cooper Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House. Born November 8, 1944, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Katherine Bean.
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