On June 4, 2026, the Bay Shore community lost Deanna Watts, a local activist, historian, writer, beloved church elder, mother, and grandmother, who died surrounded by her family and loved ones. Her legacy will outlast any physical lifespan and endure as a lasting memory.
Born on July 20, 1940, to Herman and Inez Neal of Center Moriches, she began her connection to Bay Shore in 1956 at the age of 16. In those early years, Watts experienced a bust…
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