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The Villages
Thursday, December 5, 2024

CDD 3 supervisor passes away unexpectedly

Marie McAvoy

Community Development District 3 Supervisor Marie McAvoy passed away unexpectedly on Friday.

The Village of Polo Ridge resident was elected to the CDD 3 Board of Supervisors in 2016. She ran unopposed. She replaced long-time board member Charles Cook, who opted not to run for another term.

McAvoy was an active board member and had been present at the June 8 meeting.

McAvoy also was involved in the Polo Ridge Book Club, with members frequently meeting at her home.

She was said to golf four times a week. 

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