Dr. Clare McCreary passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 107. He was born on October 18, 1916, in Byesville, Ohio
and moved to Columbus, Ohio at an early age. There, he met the love of his life, June Brownlee and they married on December 27, 1941, in
New York City. Sadly, June passed away on October 3, 2020, just short of their 79 th wedding anniversary. Clare received his DDS from Ohio
State University, and his Orthodontic degree from Colombia University in New York. On graduation, he enlisted in the Navy, and was assigned
to the Marine Corps in WWII. He received a battle ribbon for his tour in Guam and two for Iwo Jima. After his Service, Clare and June moved
to St. Petersburg in 1946 where he practiced Orthodontics until he was in his 70s. He was active in the Barbershop Harmony Society, joining
them in 1949 (when they were called the SPEBSQSA). He was the editor of their bulletin, and for many years was a show chairman and
script writer. He also was the President of the St. Petersburg Chapter for one year. He participated in several quartets, and at the age of 100
competed at the regional level with his quartet "The Doctor Is In", being the oldest competitor ever in that international organization. He
enjoyed flyfishing in mountain streams, fresh and salt-water fishing, tennis, making wire wrap jewelry, snow skiing, serving as editor of the
Royal Palms newsletter, and computers. He is survived by his son Robert (Debra), granddaughters Heather, Jessica, Emily (Nicholas) ,
Elizabeth (Thiago) , Fanina (Michael) and great granddaughters Anissa, Ellie, and Gabriella. He is preceded in death by his wife June Brownlee
and his son Frederick. A Celebration of Life for Clare and June McCreary will be held on December 16, 2023. 1-4PM. District Dance
Academy 11141 US Highway 19 Suite 206. Clearwater, Fl. 33764.