Celebration of Life

My mothers Ocular Melanoma journey began around Easter time in 2021 – My aunt noticed a black spot in her eye. Two days later, she was off to see her ophthalmologist, which is Dr Lang at The Eye Institute in providence.  That is where it all started, he found a large tumor behind her right eye (our left) and off to Mass Eye and Ear we went the following week after. That is where the Dr/Surgeon stated that she needed to have her eye immediately removed. Surgery was done there, and honestly it was a very smooth surgery and a very smooth recovery. She was receiving scans every three months, and at exactly a year later, tumors showed up on her liver.

Born 3/3/1972 to 24/01/2024 age 51 Stuart was a Plant Manager for Colas. Stuart was unfortunately diagnosed with uveal Melanoma in 2015 and had his eye enucleated. in 2022 Stuart found that his cancer had come back and spread to other areas of his body. Stuart loved spending time with his family and friends. Stuart has three beautiful children Sam, Julia and Angela with his lovely wife Rebecca. Stuart loved going out for coffee, being a practical joker, and he would do anything for anyone. Donation for A Cure In Sight in memory of Stuart are appreciated. Donate Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer of the eye. The only way to diagnose ocular melanoma is with a dilated, comprehensive eye exams. Schedule yours today.

Cary was diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma in 2014, shortly after marrying his soul mate, Denise Nourani. He was a father of one, and had plans on having more kids. In 2016, his became a girl dad for the second time. Since his diagnosis in 2014, Cary changed his lifestyle completely in order to prevent liver [...]

Dena Mabe Nugen of Wichita,Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Feburary 19,2022 after fighting a battle against uveal melanoma. The cancer won the battle, but her Savior gave her the ultimate victory as she is at rest and safe with Him in Heaven. She was born in Portsmouth,Virginina June 13, 1966 to Morris W. [...]

DEBORAH JEAN BOWEN April 28, 1952 – August 9, 2021 Deborah Jean Bowen, age 69 passed away on August 9, 2021 at her home in Almond, NC. Deborah (Debbie) retired from the United States Postal Service after 20 years working in Almond, Whitter and the surrounding communities. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and a friend to many. Debbie was an ardent advocate for Ocular Melanoma awareness and prevention, the disease and resulting metastasis which ultimately took her life. Debbie is survived by her daughter Dianna of Asheville, her sister Pam Coffman and brother Bruce Nidy of Florida, and by a large extended family and many close friends.

Christian Alec Brannan, 27 of Howell, died after a courageous battle with cancer, at his family home peacefully on Sunday morning July 4th. He was diagnosed in May 2015 with ocular melanoma causing enucleation of his left eye. In 2017 it metastasized to his liver. He did every treatment he could he may not have always like it but he was always willing to try. This demon eventually spread to his bones, spleen and chest. In addition to the numerous skin lesions. On June 15th his liver started to shut down and he was longer able to have any further treatment and started hospice. He was born to Lisa and Wayne Brannan on August 25, 1993, on Staten Island, the family moved to Howell Township in 2004. Christian graduated from Freehold Boro High School, Culinary Arts Program. He went on to study Culinary Arts at Brookdale, where he was awarded his Associates Degree. Christian continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, before joining Wholefoods in Marlboro, where he would use his culinary talents in the kitchen preparing meals. He had a passion for food and enjoyed trying all different cuisines. Christian was a car enthusiast, studying all aspects of cars and had a depth of knowledge that was second to none. He loved Ferrari and was a fan of Formula 1 racing and Grand Prix Racing. He enjoyed playing Forza on his Xbox. He loved to watch movies and was fond of history and happy to visit any historical site. He was an honorable, caring and loving person, who was dedicated to his family and his profession. He loved being at home with his family and dogs Buddy and Bentley. Surviving are his mom and dad, Lisa and Wayne Brannan: his brother, Jordan Brannan and his sister, Kaitlyn Brannan; his grandparents, Arlene Millwater, Angelo Padovano and Helen Colangelo. his Uncle’s Anthony Brannan and Angelo Padovano. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Harold Foster Brannan.

May 23, 1956 – February 18, 2021 “If you can change the life of one person, you can change the world.” Throughout her lifetime, Laurie Walters changed a lot of lives. She built her life around doing what she loved best: teaching children. Laurie grew up in Mar Vista, California, a leafy [...]