LAVINIA C. KING, 87, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday February 7, 2005, at the Neptune Rehabilitation & Care Center., Neptune. She was a clerical worker and executive housekeeper at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune for many years until retiring in 1977. Mrs. King was a member of The Presbyterian Church on the Hill, Wayside and the Ocean Grove Homeowners Association. She was a member and past chief daughter of the Daughters of Scotia, Lady Ferguson Lodge #236, Spring Lake Heights. During World War II she was a member of the Women's Royal Naval Service (British Navy). Born in Gourock, Scotland, she had lived in Belleville before moving to Ocean Grove in 1986. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank D. King in 1981. Surviving is a friend Margaret Ruding of Ocean Grove. A Graveside service was held at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, at a later date. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Sea Girt Animal Hospital c/o Dr. Marilyn Webber, Highway 35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 would be appreciated.