LEESBURG, Fla. — Robert F. Cary, 74, of Leesburg, Fla., died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 after a lengthy illness.

He was a disabled Korean War veteran formerly of Stratton, and Orleans, Cape Cod, Mass. He was a longtime member of Disabled American Veterans, Mount Bigelow Masonic Lodge #202 in Stratton, and Leesburg Masonic Lodge #58 in Florida. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a gemologist and with his wife owned Dead River Gifts in Eustis.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn of Leesburg, Fla.; three daughters, Roberta Petersen of Leesburg, Fla. Renee Henry of Augusta and Rebecca Dent of Dothan, Ala.; and five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Mount Bigelow Masonic Lodge #202, PO Box 35, Eustis, Maine 04936 in memory of Bob Cary.

There is no visitation or services.

Condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, Fla.