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The following obituary archive dates
back to September 2006, with the most recent obituaries listed at the
top of the page.
Elinor M. Ramsdell
January 30, 2010
ESSEX: Elinor M. Ramsdell, 81, of Essex, died Saturday, January 30, 2010,
at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly. She was the beloved wife of Raymond E.
Ramsdell.
Mrs. Ramsdell was born May 7, 1928, on Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, MA,
daughter of the late Allison and Leona (Larrabee) Haskins.
Elinor lived at Nauset Beach Lighthouse, Eastham, MA, then to the Buoy Yard Base
in Woods Hole, MA, later moving to Cambridge. She graduated from Cambridge High
and Latin School in 1946. She attended Boston University, Practical Arts and
Letters. She worked at GTE, Westboro, MA, as a secretary.
After retirement she worked as a Personnel
Coordinator for Home Health Services in Orleans, MA. Elinor was a member
of Heard Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Ipswich.
In addition to her husband, Elinor is survived by two children, Dwight K.
Freeman of Sorrento, ME, and Pamela M. and husband Thomas Trudel of Rowley; two
grandchildren, Dwight K. Freeman, Jr. and Danielle M. Trudel; and a nephew,
Stephen Richardson and family from Auburn, MA. She was predeceased by her
sisters, Barbara E. Mugnai and Mary Richardson.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 5, 2010, at 3:00 PM in the First
Congregational Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Burial will be in Spring Street
Cemetery, Essex. Calling hours will be Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with Eastern
Star services at 7:00 P.M., in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent St. Rowley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
 Kathie
M. Duval
January 21, 2010
NASHUA, NH: Kathie M. Duval, 51, of Nashua, NH, passed away Thursday,
January 21, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH.
Kathie was born January 20, 1959, in Arlington, MA, to Paul J. and Betty (Floyd)
Duval of Rowley.
She was a secretary at the Bishop-Gurtin High School in Nashua. Kathie
enjoyed playing tennis and was a member of the Westford, (MA ) Racket Club.
In addition to her parents, Kathie is survived by her daughter, Brittanie R.
Duval of Nashua, NH; two brothers and their wives, Kevin and Pamela Duval and
Kenneth and Kimberly Duval, all of North Reading; a sister, Kerrie Duval of
Northboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the
F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. There will be
no calling hours. The family requests that in lieu of donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA
01701.
 Elizabeth
M. (Pothier) Dasch
January 12, 2010
ROWLEY: Elizabeth M. (Pothier) Dasch, 73, of Rowley, formerly of
Winthrop, passed away late last Tuesday evening, at the Stone Institute in
Newton. She was the widow of E. Carl Dasch who passed away in March 2009.
Liz was born in Chelsea on December 18, 1936, the daughter of Omar and Irene M.
(Theriault) Pothier.
Liz was a 1954 graduate of St. Rose High School in Chelsea, a 1958 graduate of
Salem Teacher’s College and later went on to earn a master’s degree from
Suffolk University in 1982. Liz worked as a business education teacher in both
Chelsea and Winthrop High Schools and later became the Administrative Assistant
to the Director of Educational Technology at North Shore Community College,
where she managed all of the software and hardware in the computerized
classrooms as well as conducted workshops and managed staff. After retiring, Liz
volunteered at Rowley Town Hall and later worked part-time as an assistant to
the Town Manager.
Liz is survived by her children and their spouses: Christopher L. Dasch and his
wife, May Ferrer of Hawaii, Jacqueline A. and Frank Gundal of Newton and Susan
E. Dasch of Amesbury. She leaves three brothers and five sisters: Harold Pothier
of South Carolina; Paul Pothier of Salisbury; Arnold Pothier of Prince Edward
Island; Marilyn Robichaud of Nova Scotia; June Paradis, Yvonne Dawicki, Janet
Clark and Mary Jasniewski, all of Sumner, ME. She is also survived by her two
grandchildren, Andrew and Kathryn Gundal of Newton and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the
First Congregational Church, Main St. Rowley. A period of visitation will
be held Friday, January 22, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts
and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Burial will be in the Main
Street Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Career Resources, 165
Winter St, Haverill, MA 01830.
James R. Shaw
January 8, 2010
NEWBURY: James R. Shaw, 72, of Newbury, formerly of Byfield and Rowley,
passed away at the Country Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in
Newburyport, on Friday, with his family by his side. He was the husband of
Marie E. (Rozas) Shaw.
He was born June 10, 1937, in Boston to the late Llewellyn Shaw and Winifred
(McIntosh) Rogers.
Jim was a member of the United States Marine Corps in the 1950s. He served with
the Rowley Police Department. in the 1970s and 80s. He worked at Voi-Shan in
California as a Regional Manager in the Aircraft and Defense Industry for many
years traveling from coast to coast. Jim also worked for the Town of Newbury
before retiring. Jim was as member of the John T. Heard Lodge AF&AM in
Ipswich.
He was an avid sportsman; loved fishing and hunting. Jim was a member of the
National Rifle Association. He collected guns and was a hunter and
trapper. He loved game roosters. He loved his dog Cujo. He was a devoted
grandfather.
In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by his son, James C. Shaw and
partner Sergio Sanchez- Shaw, of Madrid, Spain; his daughter Theresa and her
husband Paul Sexton of Bourne; two sisters, Mirth and her husband Robert
Williams of Newton Jct, NH, and Susan Flynn and her husband Billy Hillman
of Amesbury, and a brother Frederick Rogers of Salisbury. He also leaves
his stepmother, Elsie Shaw Gauthier of Salisbury and his grandchildren
Faith and Madison Sexton, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his stepfather, Russell L. Rogers.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 10:00AM
in the South Byfield Cemetery, Jackman Street, Georgetown. Calling hours
will be Tuesday 4-7 PM in the F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent Street, Rowley.
Donations in his memory may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250
Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 or the charity of the donor‘s
choice.
Barbara E. (Haskins) Mugnai
December 22, 2009
BEVERLY: Barbara E. (Haskins) Mugnai, 83, of Beverly, passed away Tuesday
morning at her home in Beverly. She was the widow of Robert Mugnai.
Barbara was born February 17, 1926, in Saugus, to the late Allison G. and Leona
(Larrabee) Haskins.
Barbara was a graduate of the Cambridge High and Latin School. She enjoyed
boating from the Maine coast to the Rhode Island Coast. Her love of
the sea began with her years growing up in light houses. Her father was a
lighthouse keeper at Nauset Light in Eastham, MA.
She is survived by her sister, Elinor M. Ramsdell of Danvers; two nieces, Pamela
M. Trudel of Rowley and Michelle O’Brien of Florida; also two nephews, Dwight
K. Freeman of Sorrento, ME and Stephen Richardson of Auburn, MA.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in
her memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Cynthia M. Hanson
December 22, 2009
NEWBURYPORT: Cynthia M. Hanson, 56, of Newburyport passed away Tuesday
morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Cynthia was born July 4, 1953, in Newburyport, daughter of Edith G. (Ramsdell)
Hanson of Newburyport and the late Fred A. Hanson, Jr.
Cynthia was employed as a waitress at Steve’s Diner in Exeter, NH. She had
worked at Cathy Ann’s Bakery in Newburyport and Steve’s Restaurant in
Georgetown. She also worked at Towle Silversmith’s, in Newburyport. She was a
member of the Newburyport Elks Lodge #909.
In addition to her mother Edith, she is survived by her life partner, Mark Quinn
of Waltham; her brother, Fred A. III and his wife Eleanor Hanson of Newburyport;
her sister Susan and husband Jeff Sewall of Dover, NH; her best friends,
Linda and Steve Maguire and Lisa and Steve Fontos. She also leaves several
nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM in the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. There will be no
calling hours. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
James F. "Jim" Cullen
December 14, 2009
 NEWBURYPORT:
James F. "Jim" Cullen, 89, of Newburyport, formerly of Rowley and
Sarasota, FL, died early Monday morning at the Anna Jacques Hospital in
Newburyport. He was the widower of Dorothy (Starr) Cullen.
Mr. Cullen was born in Stoneham, on June 16, 1920. He was the son of the
late James and Hazel (Holman) Cullen. Jim served with the U.S. Navy during WWII
where he was a Motor Machine Mate, 1st Class. He was highly decorated
during the war and his military service was very important to him his whole
life. He served with the 2nd Beach Battalion during the D-Day invasion. He also
was part of the Navy ground forces in the African theater as well as in the
Pacific during the Philippine Liberation.
Following the war, Mr. Cullen was on
the staff of Massachusetts Senator Leverett Saltonstall in Washington D, C. From
there, he served in the Administration of Massachusetts Governor Christian A.
Herter. He left the Governor’s office in 1955 and was employed as a
Utility Lobbyist for the Massachusetts Electric and Gas Association of
Boston for the next 30 years until his retirement in 1986.
As a long time Rowley resident, Mr.
Cullen served on many town committees including two terms as Selectman during
the 1970s. He also was a past Trustee of Anna Jaques Hospital in
Newburyport. Before moving to Newburyport in 2008, Jim spent his winters in
Sarasota Florida where he was very involved with Veterans organizations; as well
as with the visually impaired after being afflicted with Macular Degeneration
himself more than a decade ago.
Mr. Cullen was a member of the Elks Lodge # 1519 in Sarasota, FL; a member of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 2756 of Sarasota; a member of the Rowley VFW
Post #5707; a member of the American Legion # 266 of Sarasota and a former
member and Past President of Ould Newbury Golf Club. He was a former member of
the Portsmouth Country Club in Portsmouth,NH; a member of St. Mary’s Church in
Rowley and a member of the Bobby Jones Golf Complex in Sarasota.
Jim is survived by two sons, James S. Cullen and his wife Paula of
Plaistow, NH. And Charles R. Cullen of Amesbury; also his daughter Patricia
Thistlewood and her husband Chuck of Ipswich; a brother Albert Cullen of Nashua,
NH; and five grandchildren, Corey Thistlewood, Jeff Cullen, Mark Thistlewood and
wife Lauren, Danny Cullen, and Lindsay Cullen; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah
Thistlewood. He also leaves behind a very close friend and companion
Lillian Kilroy; along with his close friends at Atria Merrimack Place who
all became such an important part of his life.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s Church, 202 Main Street, in
Rowley on Friday at 10:00AM. Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery. A
period of visitation will be held on Thursday evening 4-7PM in the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to either Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation, 25
Highland Avenue, Newburyport,
MA 01950 or, the Blinded Veterans Association at www.bva.org.
Frances M. (Milewski) Diozzi
December 9, 2009
ROWLEY: Frances M. (Milewski) Diozzi, 71, of Rowley, formerly of
Somerville and Medford, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at the Anna
Jacques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the wife of John J. Diozzi of Rowley.
Mrs. Diozzi was born in Somerville on March 4, 1938, daughter of the late Peter
J. and Mary (Ruden) Milewski.
Frances was a bookkeeper for the Hastings-Tapley Insurance Co. in Cambridge,
retiring after 25 years of service.
In addition to her husband, John, she was the beloved mother of Jean-Marie and
her husband Scott Atherton of Rowley; a sister, Jean McDonagh and her husband
Michael of Somerville and her sister-in-law, Rita Diozzi of Rowley. She was
the beloved grandmother to five grandchildren, Christopher, Cameron,
Ryan, Brendan, and Megan. She was also survived by two nephews and one niece.
Frances was pre-deceased by her brother, Peter Milewski.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday morning at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s
Church, 202 Main Street, Rowley. Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery.
Calling hours will precede the funeral from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the F. S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers,
donations in her memory may be made to The Evergreen Center, 345 Fortune Blvd.,
Milford, MA 01757.
Carolyn H. (Peatfield) Eaton
December 9, 2009
ROWLEY: Carolyn H. (Peatfield) Eaton, 96, was born on January
3, 1913, to Augustine H. Peatfield and Lucy Mary (Ellsworth) Peatfield at
the family home in Georgetown, MA. She was one of eleven children.
She was a member of the Quascacunquin Grange
and a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Byfield, MA. As an avid
horse lover, she was a member of several riding clubs and rode horses until she
was 75 years old.
She began keeping scrapbooks of our local and national history from newspaper
clippings in 1931 and continued putting them together until 2007. It was a
passion of hers that she now shares; she has donated 75 years of local history
in scrapbooks to the Newbury Town Library this year.
Carolyn was married to George G. Short, Sr., for 37 years and raised two sons on
a farm in Byfield, MA. She later married William S. Eaton of Mapleton, ME, and
enjoyed many retirement years with him until his death in 1980.
She leaves behind: her son George G. Short, Jr. and his wife Agnes (Sylvia)
Short , their daughters Laurie (Short) Jarvis and husband Gordon of Newbury, MA
and Tracy A. Short of Las Palomas, NM; her son Russell H. Short and wife
Elfriede (Plassmeier) Short of Gardnerville, NV and daughters,Cindy (Short)
Grant and husband Steven of Henderson, NV and Susan (Short) LeGrand of
Henderson, NV. She will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. She was also
blessed with eight great-grandchildren; Christopher, Brien and Stephanie Grant;
Jennifer and Andrew LeGrand; Benjamin, Timothy and Elissa Jarvis.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in
Carolyn’s name to the Food Bank at the Community United Methodist Church, 6
Central Street, Byfield, MA 01922. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home of Rowley.
Eleanor C. (Cotone) Ranere
December 1, 2009
ROWLEY: Eleanor C. (Cotone) Ranere, 92, of Topsfield, formerly
of Peabody, passed away late Tuesday evening at Masconomet Healthcare in
Topsfield. She was the widow of Michael A. Ranere. Eleanor was born in Revere on
March 15, 1917, daughter of the late Henry and Lena Cotone.
Eleanor graduated from Revere High School in
1935. She worked at Carr Fastener in Cambridge for 14 years. She attended St.
John’s Church in Peabody and St. Mary’s Church in Rowley. She enjoyed
reading, working, word search puzzles, and walking.
Mrs. Ranere is survived by her son Ronald and his wife Carolyn Ranere of
Reading; three daughters, Denise and her husband Joseph Perry of Rowley;
Joyce and her husband Thomas Serino of Peabody; and Gail Nunes of Cambridge,
also her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Barbara Rizzo of Revere and a sister,
Marie and her husband Chris Paraguna of CT. She also leaves eight grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by brothers, George
Cotone and Anthony Rizzo and a grandson, David Nunes.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 9:00AM at the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley, followed by a Funeral
Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Burial will
be in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Calling hours will be Friday evening
4-8PM at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Resident Council at
Masconomet Healthcare, 123 High Street, Topsfield, MA 01983.
 Louise
M. Cassidy
November 24, 2009
PLUM ISLAND: Louise M. Cassidy, 92, of Plum Island, formerly of
Middleton, passed away Monday. She briefly resided at the Sea View Retreat
in Rowley. She is survived by her son Maurice Cassidy of Newbury, whom she
lived with. She also leaves a daughter, Susan Lucey, and her husband John
from Middleton, a daughter, Rosemary Cassidy of Newbury, a son, Peter Cassidy of
West Newbury and a son, Vincent Cassidy of Rowley, 14 grandchildren and 9
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Louise was predeceased by her
husband, George J. Cassidy, a son, John N. Cassidy and a grandson Jamey Cassidy.
Louise worked for many years as a nurses’ aid at the Danvers State Hospital
until her retirement. Since her retirement she was an avid quilter,
doll-maker and enjoyed being with all of her family. Louise dedicated her life
to raising her family and unselfishly supported her church and countless
charitable organizations.
Calling hours are on Friday, November 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley and a Funeral Mass will
be held at St. Mary’s Church Main St. (Rt.1A) Rowley at 9:00 AM on
Saturday. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Middleton.
Daisy Lorraine (Johnson) Marshall
October 26, 2009
ROWLEY: Daisy Lorraine (Johnson) Marshall, 88, a resident of Rowley,
living at Morphew Avenue and Sea View Retreat for the past 62 years, passed
away peacefully on October 26, 2009. She was pre-deceased by her husband,
Richard O. Marshall, a former Rowley Harbormaster.
Daisy was born in Rowley on April 18, 1921, a fact that she was quite proud of,
to the late Clarence J. and Edith M. (Crockford) Johnson.
Daisy grew up in Saugus, and moved back to Rowley when she married; she kept
quite busy raising her family, from den mother to girl scout leader; she
worked in the only private kindergarten in town, run by a classmate from Saugus
High School, Howard Sprague. She was a member of the First Congregational
Church in Rowley, the Rowley Grange, the Rowley Historical Society and a
decedent of the First Settlers of Newbury.
Daisy is survived by her five children, Virginia M. Nobel and husband
Rick, Richard O. Marshall and partner Lyse St Louis, Edward T. Marshall and wife
Terri, Elizabeth J. Marshall and Kathleen E. Cullins and husband Steve. She is
also survived by her brothers and sisters: her brother Lee and wife Phyllis
Johnson; and sisters, Phyllis Cardozo and husband Tony, and Edith Harte. She
also leaves 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her sister Gladys Googins and her brothers, Edward, Richard, and
Arthur Johnson.
The family thanks all who cared for her, Harborside Adult Day Center of
Newburyport, all the caring staff at Sea View Retreat, and Hospice of the North
Shore to name a few.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 7, at 1:00 in the afternoon in the
First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley. Burial will be in
the Main Street Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. The family requests
flowers be omitted; Those who wish may donate a book in her name to the Rowley
Public Library. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Bernice Alice (Roney) Hudson
October 21, 2009
ROWLEY: Bernice Alice (Roney) Hudson, 77, of Rowley, passed away at
her home in Rowley on October 21, 2009. She was the widow of Ronald H. Hudson,
late of Rowley.
Bernice was born in Nahant on December 13, 1931, daughter of the late Almon P.
and Frances L. (Brown) Roney.
Bernice grew up in Lynn in her early years and then lived in Elliott, Maine in
her Jr. high years. She was married at 16 to her first husband, Edward L.
Wilson, and they were married for 36 years before his passing; they lived
in Portsmouth, Hampton, and Farmington, NH, before settling in Rowley. She
married Ron Hudson in 1989 and they shared 4 years of marriage before his death.
Mrs. Hudson loved knitting, cooking, crossword puzzles, and such. She doted on
her grandchildren and enjoyed the antics of her great-grandchildren. She
worked at the former John’s Market and then at Seaview Retreat, both in
Rowley. She also worked as stock controller for a large Dept. Store.
Bernice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen L. and Walter Hardy of
Rowley; four grandchildren, Joyce Bell of Rowley, Deborah Quillinan and her
husband Kevin of Vero Beach, FL, Deanna Hardy of Salem, and Charles Hardy and
his wife Nicole of Rowley; also 4 great-grandchildren, Naomi and Josiah Bell and
Jasmine and Walter Hardy, all of Rowley. She was pre-deceased by her brother
Almon Roney and her sister Barbara Goffi.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 10:00 AM in
the Main Street Cemetery, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley. There will be no
calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, Inc., 63 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01953.
Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Phyllis M. (Travis) DeTour
October 11, 2009
ROWLEY: Phyllis M. (Travis) DeTour, 82, passed away at her home on Sunday,
October 11, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Francis L.
DeTour. She was born and raised in Goddard, Kansas, and was the daughter of the
late Palmer Arthur and Ida (Lumbert) Travis.
Phyllis successfully owned and operated Old Nancy Antiques in Georgetown from
1972-1984. She was passionate about scouring local yard sales for the perfect
find, a passtime she continued to enjoy long after she closed her shop. She
later became a licensed real estate agent and worked for DeWolfe in Georgetown
until her retirement ten years ago.
In addition to antiques, she had a love for traveling the world with her husband
and spending summers at Long Beach in Rockport.
After her husband, Francis, of Rowley, Phyllis is survived by two sons and
daughters-in-law, Darrell DeTour and Angela Martin of Lebanon, ME; David and
Kimberly DeTour of Newton, NH; her daughter Diane DeTour of Malden; four
grandchildren, Travis DeTour, Adam DeTour, Jennifer Kelly, Katherine Colleran,
along with her husband, Gary Colleran; and great-grandson, Aidan Colleran.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature
Conservancy, specifically for: Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve, PO Box
585, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas 66845.
A memorial service will be held at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent Street, Rowley, MA on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2 PM.
 Beverly
(Osborne) Shaw
October 7, 2009
IPSWICH: Beverly (Osborne) Shaw, 81, of Ipswich passed away Wednesday,
October 7, 2009, at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the wife
of the late George H. Shaw and the sister of the late Virginia White of Ipswich.
Mrs. Shaw was born in Leominster on September 5, 1928, daughter of the late
William and Irene (Lowe) Osborne.
Beverly was retired as co-owner of the Skol Shop in Ipswich, which she managed
with her husband for more than 30 years. She graduated from Boston
University with a BA in Psychology. She later attended Gordon Seminary School.
She was an active member of the First Church of Ipswich, a loyal member of the
Women’s Guild and the Bible study group. She was a past member of the Order of
the Heard Chapter of Eastern Star in Ipswich. She enjoyed her many activities at
Country Rehabilitation Center in Newburyport including her membership in the
Choir.
Beverly is survived by her sons, Frank H. Shaw of Ipswich, George D. Shaw and
his wife Judith E. Corey of Georgetown, a brother, William “Blair” Osborne
and his wife Janet of Marlborough and her grandchildren, Jennifer Shaw-Rita and
her husband Anthony of Ipswich, Brian Douglas Shaw of Brookline, Corey Marie
Shaw & Jacquelyn Evelyn Shaw of Georgetown.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 10:00 AM from the First
Church in Ipswich, Congregational, Meeting House Green, Ipswich. There will be
no calling hours. Burial will be in Cowles Memorial
Cemetery, Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Church in
Ipswich, Box 105, Ipswich, MA 01938.
 Hattie
(Short) Lacroix
October 2, 2009
BYFIELD: Hattie (Short) Lacroix, 81, of Byfield, died Friday Oct. 2, 2009 at
the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the widow of Gerald R. Lacroix
and Richard Rogers.
Mrs. Lacroix was born in Newbury on October 24, 1927, daughter of the late Henry
and Alberta (Steele) Short.
Hattie was retired as a supervisor from AT&T Technologies (now Lucent) in
North Andover. Following retirement she worked at the Stone House Farm in
Boxford and also at Paint In Thyme in Byfield. She was a 65-year member of the
Quascacunguen Grange in Byfield and later a member of the Heritage Pamona County
Grange. She also belonged to the State and National Grange. She was an avid
knitter and crafter. She spent many hours as a volunteer at the Grange building
at the Topsfield Fair until her illness.
Hattie is survived by her daughter Lou-Ann Rogers and fiancé Kenneth Bower of
Byfield, two stepdaughters & their husbands, Diane & Glen Turner of
Woonsocket, RI and Suzanne & John DiCicco of Barrington, RI. A stepson
Marcel Lacroix of Blackstone, 9 grandchildren Ilenia Figuereo, Claudia
Rodriguez, Madelyn Rodriguez & Fiance’ Mitchell Rosario, Jessica & J.R.
Bower, Amy Rectinwal, Becky Lacroix, Melissa Picard and Kimberly Barrette. Five
great grandchildren, Carla Figuereo, Nadelyn & Sarnel Rosario and Madison
& Dominic Bower. Five brothers, Henry M. Short, Jr. of Hampton, NH,
John Short, Robert Short & George Short, all of Byfield, and Wayne Brooks of
FL. Two sisters, Miriam D’Errico of Tewksbury and Arlena Gagnan of Salisbury.
Hattie was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Charrette and a brother,
William Brooks.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 11:00 AM in the Community United
Methodist Church, Main St, Byfield. Burial will be in the South Byfield
Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-8:00 PM in the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building
9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
 Claire
Elizabeth (Toomey) Kiman
September 27, 2009
ROWLEY: Claire Elizabeth (Toomey) Kiman, 75, of Rowley passed away early
Sunday morning at her home. She was the loving wife of Henry Richard Kiman.
Claire was born November 9, 1933 in Lynn, MA the daughter of James and Mary
Grace (Douglas) Toomey.
She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1951. She was a member of
the Quarter Century Club and was retired from GTE. Claire enjoyed time with her
family, traveling, arts and crafts and scratch tickets. She will be remembered
for her holiday decorations and her love of NE sports.
In addition to her husband Henry Richard Kiman, she was the devoted mother
of Kenneth Cooper, Jr. and his fiancée Bunnie Wing of Newmarket, NH;
Nancy and James Bodwell of Ipswich and Cynthia Cooper of Berwick, ME;
Step-children, Mike and Donna Kiman of Seabrook, NH, Henry Kiman, Jr. of
Seabrook, NH, and Gina and Jimbo Cox of Brentwood, NH. She leaves her dear
brother and sister-in-law, James H. and Madeline Toomey of Lynn. She was the
cherished grandmother of Jeremy Davis, Heather Levesque, James and Brittney
Bodwell, Allison Bodwell, Danny Cooper, Amy Cooper, Taryn Marshall, Madison
Kiman and Elizabeth Kiman; also several great- grandchildren and a nephew. She
was pre-deceased by her first husband Kenneth Alden Cooper and her niece Donna
Zupio.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 11:00 AM in the
F.S. Roberts and Son funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Burial will be
in the Main Street Cemetery. A period of visitation will be Tuesday, Sept.
29th 4-7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to Hospice of North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923.
Alice A. (Vogel) Webber
September 24, 2009
ROWLEY: Alice A. (Vogel) Webber, 83,
of Greenfield, MA, and formerly of Ipswich and Rowley, died early Thursday
morning, September 24, 2009, at the Buckley Healthcare Center in Greenfield. She
was the widow of William I. Webber.
Mrs. Webber was born in Beverly on March 31, 1926, daughter of the late John and
Florence (Troop) Vogel.
Alice was retired as a computer operator in accounts receivable for Graf
Brothers Trucking in Salisbury. She enjoyed needle work, candle making, jig saw
puzzles and reading.
Alice is survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Glennice and Joseph Weinburg of Vermont, a grandson,
Christopher Weinburg and his fiancé, Danielle Mixon, a brother Donald Vogel of
Beverly, two sisters,
Evelyn Conant of Beverly and Shirley Janson of IL and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be
no calling hours. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Donations in
her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place
West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home of Rowley.
 Robert
S. Matt
September 19, 2009
ALTON BAY, NH: Robert S. Matt, 80, of
Alton Bay, NH, and Estero, FL, died at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in
Dover, NH. He was the husband of Stephanie (Hall) Matt and formerly the
husband of Patricia (Shea) Matt.
Robert was born August 24, 1929, the son of the late Sullivan S. and Lucy (Agreste)
Matt in East Boston and grew up in Rowley. In the early years of
his career, he worked in the automotive industry, beginning with the
Ford plant in Somerville. He went on to own and operate Bridge Road Auto
Body in Salisbury. Later, he owned the first Honda Motorcycle Dealership
on the East Coast, located in Milton. He then managed the automotive
centers at Lechmere in Cambridge and at Sears in Saugus. He also sold real
estate in the Boxford area. In his retirement, Robert found his
true vocation as an usher at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, FL, where he
worked for 14 years during Red Sox spring training. Before spring training
started each year, he worked as an usher at the Germain Arena in
Estero, FL.
In addition to his wife, Stephanie, Robert is survived by a son, Richard
Matt, of Newburyport; two daughters and their husbands, Pamela and Robert Hamel
of South Berwick, ME, and Roberta and Richard DeAngelis of Framingham. He
also leaves six grandchildren, Christina, Nicholas, Jennifer, Alycia,
Anthony, and Alissa, and a great-grandchild, Theo. He is also survived
by two step-children, Jennifer and Patricia and four
step-grandchildren. Mr. Matt was pre-deceased by his sister Virginia
Bakanosky and a step-son, John.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009, at 10.00 AM
in the F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Burial
will be in the Main Street Cemetery, Main Street, Rowley. A period of visitation
will be held on Thursday 5-8PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted Street, Suite
201,Chicago, Illinois 60642.
Mark Andrew Schleeweis
September 17, 2009
Mark Andrew Schleeweis would not want to be
defined by his career, his memberships or where he grew up. He would want to be
remembered for being a nurturing father, loving son, great friend and family
member, and the best brother in the world. He was all of these and more. He made
every person feel that no matter what, he had all the time in the world for
them.
An avid reader, Mark and his sister were moved to hike the Massachusetts section
of the Appalachian Trail after reading “A Walk in the Woods.” Unfortunately,
after a year long battle with cancer, Mark’s struggle ended on September 17,
2009, precluding that hike. He was surrounded by those he loved.
Mark started his journey in 1950, growing up in New Bedford, MA. A 1968 graduate
of New Bedford High School, Mark earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the
University of Rhode Island and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from UMASS
Amherst. He had a long and productive career as a Section Chief in Water Quality
and Waste Water Management with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection in Springfield. Through his work, he touched many communities always
advocating for their environmental health.
Mark spent the majority of his adult years in the Amherst area. His children
were his life and he volunteered and coached their many activities, which
included Amherst Youth Soccer and the Amherst Triton Swim Team, among others. He
was tremendously proud of his children’s accomplishments.
Always ready to reach a hand to those in need, Mark loved life and the people in
it. He was a warm, fun loving and generous man with a wild sense of humor. He
loved music, kayaking, hiking, and yes… the Jets! He could always be found at
a UMASS Hockey game. Mark was a member of the Fraternal Organization of Free
Masonry and devoted much time to both the school committee and board of health
in Shutesbury, MA.
Mark is survived by his three children: Jordan Schleeweis (19), Avery Schleeweis
(17), and Erik Schleeweis (14), all of Shutesbury, MA; his mother Ruth
Schleeweis of Groveland, MA (formerly of New Bedford); aunt Betty King of New
Bedford; cousin Kathi Zeller, husband John and daughter Ashlee of Tiverton, RI;
cousin Gary King and wife Pat of Westport, MA and younger sister Joan Schleeweis-Connor,
her husband John and their three children Melanie, Gregory and Michael of
Rowley, where Mark spent the last year of his life while undergoing cancer
treatment. Those who knew Mark and Joan called them “twins 4 years apart.”
Life long best friends, she devoted herself to helping Mark beat cancer. Their
motto was “Never, Never, Never Give up Hope!”
A memorial service will be held at 1:30PM on Wednesday, September 23, at F. S.
Roberts & Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. Rowley with the Reverend
Laura Biddle officiating. A service in Western Massachusetts is planned for
Monday, October 5. Memorial donations may be made to The Research and Education
Foundation of the American Head and Neck Society, 11300 W. Olympic Boulevard,
Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
Mark had a beautiful life that was enriched by his family and many
friends! Please help us find a cure!
 Stephanie
P. (Femino) Jenkins
September 14, 2009
ROWLEY: Stephanie P. (Femino) Jenkins, 48, of Rowley, passed away
peacefully with her family by her side at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in
Boston. She was the beloved wife of Ronald T. Jenkins, to whom she had been
married for 26 years.
Stephanie was born in Beverly on October 14, 1960, daughter of
Stephen and Helena (Brewer) Femino of Las Vegas, NV, and formerly of Rowley.
Stephanie graduated from Triton Regional High School in 1978 and from Essex
Agricultural School in 1980. She owned and operated Stephanie’s Hair
Design in Rowley. She loved her work and her clientele.
She belonged to the Book Club of Rowley. Stephanie spent a lot of time with her
family attending any and all events they were involved in. She especially
enjoyed crafts, camping, and boating.
In addition to her parents, and her husband Ron, she is survived by three sons,
Stephen, Daniel and Kyle Jenkins, all of Rowley; a brother and two sisters,
Dominic Femino of Haverhill, Ann-Marie and her husband Roger Chouinard of White
Hall, MD, and Christine and her husband David Fisher of Sandown, NH. She also
leaves one niece and several nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the First Congregational
Church, Main Street, Rowley. Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley.
A period of visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. The family requests
in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of
donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6,
Broolline, MA 02445-9924.
Orlando M. Mandrone
September 8, 2009
NEWBURYPORT: Orlando M. Mandrone, 85, of Newburyport and formerly of
Akron, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Sea View Retreat in Rowley. He
was the widower of the late Beulah Hallet and Jean Scalzo.
Mr. Mandrone was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 28, 1924, son of the late
Carlo D. and Rafaela (D’argone) Mandrone.
Orlando was retired as Educational Director for The Signa Insurance Company. He
enjoyed golfing and was active in the Catholic Church and a member of the
Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II.
He is survived by a son, Carlo D. Mandrone, and his wife Margaret Riha of
Newburyport, a daughter, Billie Carol Steffee of Akron, Ohio, a brother, David
Mandrone and a sister Dolores Nickell, both of Akron, Ohio, and several nieces
and nephews. Orlando was a good friend to many.
Memorial services will be held in Akron, Ohio. There will be no calling hours.
The F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley assisted with the arrangements.
Leonard C. Girard
September 7, 2009
HAVERHILL: Leonard C. Girard, 90, of Haverhill, formerly of Salisbury and
Tucson, AZ, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009, at Penacook Place in
Haverhill. He was the widower of Ruth (Johnson) Girard, who passed away in
December 2007.
Mr. Girard was born in Salem, April 23, 1919, son of the late Frank H. and Grace
(Keefe) Girard.
Leonard served with the U.S. Army during WWII as a Tech fourth grade. He
graduated from Ipwich High School and went to college for tool and die
design. He worked as a tool and die maker at Sylvania in Ipswich and Towle
Silversmiths in Newburyport for 41 years, retiring at age 62.
He was a life member of the Rowley V.F.W. Post #5707 where he was a Past
Commander. He was a life member of the D.A.V. He enjoyed playing golf and
fishing. He was a former member of St. Mary’s Church in Rowley, where he sang
in the choir.
Mr. Girard is survived by a daughter and a son, Margaret Roberts of East
Hampstead, NH, and Daniel Girard of E. Charlemort, MA. He also leaves nine
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his Godchild, Grace E. (Bunty)
Joseph of Wenham. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Judith Hordon, late of
Amherst, NH, and two brothers, Francis Girard of Ipswich and James K.
Girard of Tucson, AZ.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Friday, September 11, at 10:00 AM in St.
Mary’s Church , Main Street, Rowley. Burial will be in the Main Street
Cemetery, Rowley. A period of visitation will be held on Thursday, 4-7PM
in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley.
Pauline (Belanger) Gaylord
August 31, 2009
GEORGETOWN: Pauline (Belanger) Gaylord, 82, of Georgetown, passed away at
the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport on Monday, August 31, 2009. She was the
widow of Lloyd H. Gaylord.
Mrs. Gaylord was born in Haverhill on March 24, 1927, daughter of the late
Adolph and Theodora (Faulbert) Belanger. Pauline worked as a fancy stitcher at
Fifth Avenue Shoe in Haverhill.
Pauline is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Rita & Denis Gobeil of
Haverhill and several nieces, nephews and many friends at Trestle Way Apartments
in Georgetown.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions
may be made to Georgetown Council On Aging Donation Account, 1 Library St.,
Georgetown, MA 01833.
Lucie T. Halligan
August 21, 2009
SEABROOK, NH: Lucie T. Halligan, 87, of Seabrook, formerly of Rowley and
Ipswich, passed away at the Exeter Hospital, in Exeter, NH, on Friday, August
21, 2009.
Lucie was born in Ipswich on September 16, 1921, daughter of the late Albert and
Harriet (Rust) Halligan.
Lucie worked as an assembler for Sylvania in Ipswich until 1972. She then went
on to work for Star Tronics in Georgetown until 1982.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rowley, the Sylvania
Quarter Century Club, and the Happy Senior’s Club in Seabrook.
Lucie is survived by her God daughter, Andrea Aldrovandi of Meredith, NH, and
many close friends. She also leaves her dear companion of many years, Elsa
H. Emmons.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral
Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. There will be no calling hours. Burial will
be in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent
to Ipswich Ladies Auxiliary Post #1903, County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938, or to
the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-9376.
 Walter
Arsenault, Sr.
August 7, 2009
ROWLEY: Walter Arsenault, Sr., 79, of Rowley and formerly of Gloucester,
died Friday, August 7, 2009, at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly. He was the
husband of Helen (Toppan) Arsenault to whom he had been married 52 years.
Mr. Arsenault was born in Gloucester Aug. 1, 1930 son of the late Dominick and
Mary (St. Pierre) Arsenault and was the youngest of 14 children.
Walter had worked as a Drop Forge operator at United Shoe Machinery in Beverly.
He later became an antique dealer and had a shop at Todd Farm Antique’s in
Rowley. He was a 29 year member of AA in Gloucester.
Walter joined the U.S. Army in 1948. He was with the Ceremonial Co., 3rd
Infantry and was a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Discharged from the Army in Jan. of 1950 he then enlisted in the U.S. Navy
where he served on a Mine Sweeper, the USS Jubilant. He was discharged in
Jan. of 1955. He received the National Defense medal as a veteran of the Korean
War.
In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by a son, Walter, Jr. of
Tewksbury , a daughter, Julie Ramsdell of Gloucester and 5 Grandchildren,
Robert, Sonny and Kerry Arsenault, Nathan Coder and Robert Ramsdell. He was
predeceased by 2 children, Robert and Kerry Arsenault.
A gathering in his memory will be held at Todd Farm Antique’s, Main St. (RT.
1A) Rowley on Sat., Aug 22, 2009, at 4:00 P.M. Relatives and friends
invited.
Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Grace P. (Sykes) Bassett
August 6, 2009
ROWLEY: Grace P. (Sykes) Bassett, 94,
of Rowley and formerly of Harrisville, NY, and Vero Beach, FL, died Thursday,
August 6, 2009, at Seaview Retreat in Rowley. She was the wife of the late
Harold E. Bassett.
Mrs. Bassett was born August 18, 1914, in Fine, NY, daughter of Charles
and Anna (Jones) Sykes.
Grace was retired as a cashier at the A&P store in Harrisville, NY. She was
a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Harrisville and also of the Fort
Nightly Club. She enjoyed crafts, playing the piano, crocheting &
Bingo. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Grace is survived by her son Richard H. Bassett of Portsmouth, NH, her daughter
Joyce E. Kent of Rowley, MA, her sister Ida LaClair of Marlboro, MA, 3
granddaughters, Susan Merry of Rowley, Barbara Axten of Rexford,NY and Sheila
Calderwood of Myrtle Beach, SC, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces
& nephews. She was predeceased by 3 sisters, Gertrude Clark, Genevieve
Lambert and Libby Hooper and 4 brothers, Paul, Ross, Robert and George Sykes.
Services will be held in New York at a time and place to be announced.
Local arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Dorothy H. (Atwood) Byron
August 2, 2009
IPSWICH: Dorothy H. (Atwood) Byron, 81, of Ipswich, died early Sunday
morning at the Kaplin Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the wife of the
late Ralph J. Byron.
Mrs. Byron was born in Malden, November 24, 1927, daughter of the late Harold
and Helen Atwood.
Dorothy was retired as an operator for the Telephone Company. She lived
for many years with her daughter and loved the many animals the family kept,
especially the horses and dogs. She loved her family and enjoyed helping
her granddaughter Hailey with the animals.
Dorothy is survived by her son Thomas and his wife Diane Byron of
Brentwood, NH, her daughter Donna Upton of Ipswich and her grandchildren, Cody,
Connor & Hailey Byron.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park
Cemetery in Peabody.
Ilene J. (Tinkham) Thurston
July 16, 2009
FALMOUTH: Ilene J. (Tinkham) Thurston, 88, of Falmouth and formerly of
Rowley, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at her home. She was the wife of the late
Elmer E. Thurston, Jr.
Mrs. Thurston was born Feb. 19, 1921 in Lynn daughter of the late Charles and
Etta (Haynes) Tinkham.
A homemaker, Ilene was devoted to her family. Ilene is survived by her son
Frederick and his wife Karen Thurston of Plymouth and her daughter Susan and her
husband Daniel Flynn of Boxford. Also four grandchildren, Tracy Curtis and
Patrick, Alicia & Christopher Flynn, three great-grandchildren and several
nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were private. Burial was in Maine Street Cemetery, Rowley.
Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Geraldine (Clark) Landry
July 19, 2009
NEWBURYPORT: Geraldine (Clark) Landry, 75, of Newburyport died
Sunday afternoon at the Country Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
She was the wife of the late Albert J. Landry.
Mrs. Landry was born in Lynn on December 2, 1933, daughter of the late George
and Eleanor (Bernier) Clark.
Geraldine was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School and of Bernadette
College. She was employed as a chemical engineer. She had worked at GTE
and holds a patent for a protective coating for lamp tubes. She loved
"sports": The Patriots, the Red Sox, and watching golf and
bowling in TV.
Devoted to her family, Geraldine retired early to care for her mother and other
family members. She was lovingly called “Nurse Cratchet” by her family. Her
retirement also consisted of her love for putting on functions and supporting
her daughter Mary in the loss of her son Drew.
Gerrie leaves behind numerous beloved family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday, July 22, at St. Mary’s Church,
Main St. (Rt. 1A) in Rowley at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Main Street
Cemetery. Calling hours at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
St., Rowley, will be Tuesday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory
may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.
Joseph H. Burke
July 17, 2009
IPSWICH: Joseph H. Burke, 82, of Ipswich, formerly of Rowley, died Friday
afternoon at the Caldwell Nursing home in Ipswich. He was the husband of Joan R.
(Veator) Burke.
Mr. Burke was born in Gloucester on July 20, 1926, son of the late William S.
and Mary M. (Saulnier) Burke.
Joseph was retired as an electrician in the construction industry. He was a
member of IBEW local 103 for 59 years. He was a graduate of Gloucester High
School. A WWII veteran, he served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He
was a member of the Rowley V.F.W. Post 5707 and also of the AMVETS in
Gloucester.
Joseph was a former Dog Officer in Rowley, a Capt. in the Rowley Volunteer Fire
Dept, a member and Past President of the Volunteer Fireman’s Assoc., and a
member of the Rowley Police Dept.
After his retirement he did a lot of volunteer work at the Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fly fishing. He
was a former member of the Merrimack Valley Beagle Club and of the Maine
Wilderness Watershed Trust.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Gary M. & wife
Deborah Burke of Rowley and Joanne M. & husband Dennis Gallant of
Ipswich. Also five grandchildren, Nathan & Kelly Burke and Stephen,
Michael & Philip Gallant. A sister Joan Hosman of Manchester and
predeceased by a sister M. Ann Gabrielski of Zephyrhills, FL.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley
on Tuesday July 21, at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. Calling
hours at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley will
be Monday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Joseph
Burke to the: Maine Wilderness Watershed Trust, PO Box 5660, Augusta, ME 04332,
or Mass. Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Cecilia F. (Lombara) Deveney
July 13, 2009
ROWLEY: Mrs. Cecilia F. (Lombara) Deveney, 87, of Rowley formerly of
Lynn, died Monday, July 13, 2009, at Port Health Care Center, Newburyport, after
a brief illness. She was the wife of James Deveney with whom she shared 54 years
of marriage.
Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Wojciech and Julianna (Cebula)
Lombrara. A graduate of Lynn Classical High School she was a resident of Rowley
for the past 20 years.
An avid Polka dancer, she and her husband won numerous Polka dance contest
throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
Mrs. Deveney was the sister of the late Anna Lombara, Julius Lombara, Stanley
Lombara and Mary Cuddy. She is survived by many nephews, nieces, grandnephews,
grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 10:00 AM from the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley, followed at 11:00 AM by a
Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Main St., Rowley. Relatives and friends
respectfully invited to attend. Calling hours Sunday from 2-6 PM. Burial
will be in Main Street Cemetery, Rowley.
Albert W. Haley, Jr.
July 2, 2009
ROWLEY: Albert W. Haley, Jr., 83, of Rowley, died Tuesday, July 2, 2009,
at his home.
Mr. Haley was born in Rowley on January 30, 1926, son of the late Albert W.,
Sr., and Helen F. (Miller) Haley.
Albert studied cartooning as a boy and graduated from Rowley Grammar School
class of 1940. He played the trumpet until his sophomore year in Ipswich High
School where he graduated in 1944. He became an avid model airplane builder
while still in high school. He entered the Boston Traveler Soap Box Derby in
1941 where he was “trounced."
While a student in Ipswich High School, Albert was an airplane spotter in WW II.
He trained in this country for six months as a tank corps crewman. In the winter
of 1945 Albert went abroad with the U.S. Army in Europe as a tank destroyer
crewman and served in the European Theater of Operations until V-E Day. For a
year afterwards he served in the Army of Occupation in Europe as a guard dog
handler.
Albert graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in English in 1952,
attending under the G.I. Bill, during which time he began writing poetry. After
a year’s graduate work in English at Penn. State College, he worked in various
jobs in industry until his retirement from Ebinger Brothers Leather Co. in 1988.
In 1978, Albert published his translation of the Old English epic poem “Beowulf”
(Branden Press) and in 1981 his translation of the Old English poem “Judith”
(Modern Images). His original poems and translations of other Old English poems
have appeared in various magazines.
He is a member of the Rowley Historical Society, The Jewett Family of America
and the Rowley V.F.W. Post 5707.
Mr. Haley is survived by his sister Eleanor J. Haley of Rowley and several
cousins, including Sumner Haley of Rowley, Curtis Haley of Rowley, Geoffrey
Haley of Maine, Paul Haley, stationed with the U.S. Military in Iraq, Ann
Levings of NH, Barbara Paradis of Rockport, Nancy Marcussi of RI and Clement
Haley of PA.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. in the
Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. There will be no calling hours.
William R. Dow, Sr.
June 25, 2009
HAMPTON, NH: William R. Dow, Sr., 89, of Hampton, NH, and formerly of
Byfield, MA, passed away Thursday evening at the Haven Health Care Center in
Hampton, NH. He was widower of Marion L. (Spinney) Dow.
Mr. Dow was born in South Portland, Maine on December 31, 1919, son of the late
Joseph H. and Elsie (Jerome) Dow. Bill worked in the Portsmouth and Charlestown
Navy Yards as a Printer for the Government Printing Department. He later owned
his own printing shop in Newburyport.
He was one of the co-founders of Little League Baseball in Byfield. He was an
avid Celtics and Red Sox fan. Bill also loved the boats and boardwalk in
Newburyport.
He is survived by his children, Robert and Alberta Dow of Epping, NH, Andrea and
Ted Rogers of Parrish, FL, Douglas and Dorothy Dow of Epping, NH, Dennis Dow of
Newburyport, William R. Jr. and Susan Dow of Seabrook, NH, Denise and Carl
Spaulding of Groveland; his son-in-law Harry Brown of Seabrook, NH; a
daughter-in-law Kathy (Dow) Spencer; a sister, Jackie Allen of VA. He also
leaves 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his son Kenneth Dow, daughter
Janice Brown, and daughter-in-law Karen Dow
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11:00 AM in the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley, MA. Burial will be in the South
Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday
5-7PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Oceanside Skilled Nursing Center,
C/O Douglas Dow, 31 Tami Lane, Epping, NH 03042.
Patrick T. Brady
June 10, 2009
HAMPSTEAD, NH: Patrick T. Brady, 43, of Hampstead, died suddenly on
Wednesday, June 10, at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly, MA. He was the husband
of Luanne (White) Brady.
Patrick was born July 22, 1965, in Atlantic City, NJ, son of Thomas and Florence
(Howell) Brady of Topsfield.
Mr. Brady owned Brady Flooring Services in Hampstead. He loved music and
was a professional musician playing the drums in two bands, Moving Targets and
Lenny. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and many friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Patrick is survived by his children, George
R. Steiner-Brady, Connor M. Brady, Rebecca L. Brady, and Julia C. Brady, all of
Hampstead; a brother, Matthew W. Brady of Topsfield; and several aunts, uncles,
and cousins.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. in St.
Rose of Lima Church, 12 Park St., Topsfield, MA 01983. There will be no calling
hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Patrick Brady Family fund, c/o TD Bank North, 220 Main St., Hampstead, NH
03841 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts
and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Betty Jean (Moberg) Viselli
May 26, 2009
ROWLEY: Betty Jean (Moberg)
Viselli, 73, died late Tuesday evening at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North
Providence, RI, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late
Robert P. Viselli, Sr.
Born in Sheyenne, ND, on December 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late
Harold P. and Leona (Ponto) Moberg. Educated in Carrington, ND, she married her
late husband and later lived in Rowley where they raised their family. Later in
life Mrs. Viselli was a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Country Manor Nursing
Home in Newburyport. She was also a school crossing guard for Rowley Schools
crossing students on Main St in front of St. Mary’s Church.
She is survived by three children: Guido R. Viselli of Rowley, Robert P. and his
wife Lisa Viselli of Rowley, and Renee J. and her husband Steven Pelechowicz of
Danville, NH; two sisters, Marjorie Balvitsch of Glenfield, ND, and Diane Beach
of Kirkland, WA; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Robert III, Trina, and Sarina
Viselli of Rowley, Alexander, Nicholas and Gina Pelechowicz of Danville, NH, and
Angela Souza of Salem; one great grandchild, Phillip, and several nieces and
nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 1:30 P.M. in the F.S. Roberts
and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 P.M. in
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial
contributions to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., #301,
Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Rudolph E. Gagnon
May 10, 2009
ROWLEY: Rudolph E. Gagnon, 79, of Rowley, passed away at his home Sunday
morning. He was the husband of Monique S. (Gagnon) Gagnon, who died in 2006.
Mr. Gagnon was born in Salem on September. 9, 1929, son of the late Emile and
Germaine Gagnon.
Mr. Gagnon was a Sgt. and Engineering Specialist with the U. S. Army &
veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked as an Assistant Manager for the A&
P in Salem, MA . He then was employed as a Manufacturing Operator at Bostik
Chemical Manufacturing Company in Middleton.
Rudy was an avid golfer. He enjoyed sports and was a Red Sox and Patriots
fan. He enjoyed reading constantly. Rudy’s greatest passion was the outdoors.
He enjoyed taking his family camping, sightseeing and visiting the many tourist
attractions in Northern New England. He also spent hours walking the beaches and
bird watching on Plum Island Reservation, making many friends along the way.
Visiting Cashman Park and hanging out with his buddies at the boat ramp
was one of his favorite daily routines. Spending time in his own backyard
was equally enjoyable to him, taking pride in the hard work it took to maintain
the beautiful yard. Overall, one of the greatest gifts he gave to his children,
was passing on his love of nature.
Mr. Gagnon is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Susan Gagnon of
Georgetown, three daughters and two sons-in-law; Denise M. Gagnon of Rowley,
Donna J. and Jim Noyes of Newbury and Deborah and Craig Schultz, of MD; also
four grandchildren, Kristen Donovan and Nicole Gagnon, both of Amesbury; Melinda
Burke of Newbury and Cody Conroy of Rowley. He also leaves six
great-grandchildren and George Conroy, of Danvers, who he loved like a
son.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s
Church, Main Street, Rt. 1A, Rowley. There will be no calling hours. Burial will
be in the Main Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may
be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
 David
R. Savage
May 2, 2009
SEABROOK, NH: David R. Savage, 85, of Seabrook, NH,
and formerly of Rowley, died early Saturday morning at the Anna Jaques Hospital
in Newburyport. He was the husband of the late Therese (Hissey) Savage.
Mr. Savage was born in Ipswich on August 8, 1923, son of
the late Chester and Henrietta (Blyth) Savage.
David attended Ipswich Public schools. A World War II veteran, he joined the
Army at the age of 20 years, where he served in Battery C, 141st Anti Aircraft
Artillery Gun Battalion WWII. He was awarded several medals for his service.
After the War, he worked at Cherry Hill Nurseries, Sylvania and later at
Bailey Corp. until his retirement.
David was a former member of Rowley V.F.W. Post 5707. He loved to fly and had
taken flying lessons. He enjoyed vacations with his family, often traveling to
the South where they visited Civil War battlefields.
Mr. Savage is survived by two daughters, Suzanne Savage and Janet Savage of
Seabrook and a son, David R. Savage, Jr. of Amsterdam, Holland. He was
predeceased by three brothers: Chester, Jr., Douglas, and Harris Savage; and two
sisters: Eleanor Savage and Janet Fadden.
By his own request funeral services will be private with burial in Main
Street Cemetery, Rowley. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers
donations in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
 Richard
Earl Smith
April 26, 2009
ROWLEY: Richard Earl Smith (Rich), age 23, beloved
son of Ray L. Smith of Mobile, AL, and Cynthia Herrick Lucia of Rowley, MA, died
unexpectedly in his sleep on April 26, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Richard was born on August 26, 1985, in New Orleans,
Louisiana, and later moved to Rowley in 1990. He attended Pine Grove School and
Triton Regional High School. Richard graduated from Patapsco High School in
Baltimore, class of 2003. His love of the outdoors led to his employment in the
landscaping and construction business in the Baltimore area. He enjoyed
basketball, fishing, and weight lifting, and his new found sport of marathon
running.
In addition to his parents, Richard is survived by his
brothers, Warrant Officer Ray L. Smith, Jr. U.S. Army and First Lieutenant Brian
W. Smith U.S. Army, his maternal Grandmother Elizabeth P. Herrick of Rowley, his
Godparents Chip and Sue Herrick of Rowley, Uncle Sam Herrick and his wife Kathy
of Rowley, Uncle Ronnie Smith and his wife Maxine, Uncle James P. Cazalas and
his wife Brenda, Uncle Roger Price and his wife Deborah, Aunt Marie Sweeney and
her husband Greg and his Aunt Donice all of Mobile. Richard also leaves several
cousins in both Rowley and Mobile. Richard was pre-deceased by his paternal
Grandparents Earl Smith and Jimmie Ruth Vosburg of Mobile and his maternal
Grandfather William Herrick, Jr. of Rowley. Richard’s kind heart and loving
soul will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 1, at 10:00
A.M. in the First Congregational Church, Main St., Rowley. Burial will be in
Main Street Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made in his name to Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society
Inc., 63 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01953.
Heather Ann Bradley
April 17, 2009
ROWLEY: Heather Ann Bradley, 36, of Rowley, passed
away peacefully at her home early Friday morning, with her family by her side.
She was born in Beverly on May 25, 1972, daughter of John H. and Donna L. (Goodhue)
Bradley of Rowley.
Heather was a happy woman who loved working at the
Opportunity Workshop in Newburyport. She was a member of the Horizon Club and
the Elks Special Athletics Program.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother
John G. Bradley of Rowley, nephews John Bradley and Joshua Bradley, both of
Rowley, and her paternal grandparents, Arthur and Lorraine Theriault of Beverly.
She is also survived by her aunts and uncles: Jayne and Joe Shairs, Nancy and
Jim Cunha, Paula and Ike Cullen, Esther and David Goodhue, and many loving
cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Eugene
and Lillian Goodhue and her paternal grandfather, John H. Bradley, Sr.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Opportunity Workshop,
10 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Richard D. Miller III
April 6, 2009
BYFIELD: Richard D. Miller III, 73, of
Amesbury, formerly of Byfield, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at the Harborside
Nursing Home in Amesbury. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Maynard)
Miller.
Mr. Miller was born in Lynn March 21, 1936, son
of the late Richard D., Jr., and Grace (Durgin) Miller.
Richard was retired as a heavy equipment
operator. He was a member of the Charles C. Dame Lodge AF & AM of
Georgetown. He enjoyed hunting and was a Life Member of the National Rifle
Assoc. He loved motorcycling and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his
family and many friends. Richard also enjoyed riding his snowmobile. He held a
pilot’s license and owned a Cessna 172 airplane.
Richard is survived by 3 children, a son Brett
Miller of Ft. Myers, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jim Bowes of
Edgewater, FL; and a son and daughter-in-law, Brad & Jennifer Miller of
Plaistow, NH; a brother, and sister-in-law, Donald & Linda Miller of White
Rock, SC; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna & Harold B Waring, Jr. of
Peabody; 4 grandchildren, Eric Spring, Shenna Bowes, Brad Miller, Jr. &
Paige Miller; 7 nieces and nephews, Jolyn, Melanie, Brian, Steven, Jason,
Nicholas & Daniel. He was predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Robert &
Alan Miller.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 10th
at 10:00A.M. in the Community United Methodist Church, 11 Central St., Byfield
MA 01922. Calling hours will be Thursday, 5:00
to 8:00P.M. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St.,
Rowley. Burial will be in South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Donations in
Richard’s memory may be sent to: Sol Amor Hospice, 161 So. Main St., Suite
209, Middleton, MA 01949, or Maplewood Care & Rehabilitation Center, 6
Morrill Place, Amesbury, MA 01913.
 Mary
E. (McNeil) Maiuri
March 30, 2009
ROWLEY: Mary E. (McNeil) Maiuri, 71, of
Rowley, formerly of Malden, passed away at the Anna Jaques Hospital in
Newburyport on Monday, March 30. She was the widow of John T. Maiuri.
Mrs. Maiuri was born May 23, 1937, in Newark, New
Jersey, the daughter of the late James H. and Sarah (Agnew) McNeil, both of
Canada.
Mary was employed as a bus driver for the MBTA,
retiring in 2002. In her leisure time she loved to cook and was very devoted to
her family.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter and
son-in-law, Michael Maiuri of Malden, Andrew Maiuri of Rowley and Jonna Maiuri
and Patrick Grealish of Boxford; also two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy
and Earl McGlinchey of Canada and Marjorie Garrant of Peabody. She also leaves
four grandchildren, Francesca, Mikayla, Gianna and Andrew. Mary was pre-deceased
by a brother, George.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s
Church, 202 Main Street, Rowley, on Friday, April 3, at 10:00 in the morning.
Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Calling hours will be
Thursday evening 4-8 PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
Street, Rowley. Donations in her memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center,
One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
 Robert
F. Woolf
March 23, 2009
PEABODY, MA: Robert F. Woolf, 82, of Byfield, died
Monday, March 23, 2009, of Alzheimer’s disease at Brooksby Village.
He was born in Boston on March 16, 1927. He is survived by
his wife Betsey, and his three children, John W. Harrington of Iowa, Tim Woolf
of Arlington, Emily Woolf Economou of New Rochelle, NY; their spouses and six
grandchildren; and by his sister, Muriel Manchester of Florida.
Bob was a graduate of Fairfield, CT, High School, in 1945,
after which he served in the Army Air Corps and he was a graduate of MIT with
the class of 1952, majoring in physics.
Bob served as manager of the computer department at
General Electric in Lynn for 37 years. When he started at GE, a single computer
was housed in a very large, air conditioned room, and by the time he retired in
1989 a computer could be held on one’s lap. While his boys were small he
coached for the Byfield Little League. He was a member of the Newbury Lions Club
and a member of the Byfield Parish Church where he served as choir member and a
deacon. As Head Deacon he quipped that his next step was minister, but that he
hadn’t the proper degree. Beginning in 1989 he served on the Newbury Finance
Committee for several years including as chair. In 1996, he was made Man of the
Year by the Newbury/Rowley Lions Club for his service to the town of Newbury.
During his retirement Bob and his wife Betsey traveled the
world, where Bob took great pleasure in recording their adventures on his video
camera. Some of his videos were televised by Ralph Ayers on the Newburyport
Cable Channel where Bob volunteered as a cameraman. Bob spent much time engaged
in a variety of social activities in Newbury, which he considered to be heaven
on earth. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2009,
at 11:00 AM in the Byfield Parish Church , 132 Jackman Street, Georgetown, MA.
There will be no calling hours. UPDATE: In lieu flowers, donations
may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA
02472. The F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley assisted the
Woolf family with the arrangements.
 Gary
W. Brockelbank
March 10, 2009
SALISBURY: Gary W. Brockelbank, 54, of Salisbury,
formerly of Pembroke, died suddenly Tuesday, March 10, at the Anna Jaques
Hospital in Newburyport.
Gary was born in Ipswich on January 19, 1955, son of
Loretta (McMahon) Brockelbank and the late Norman E. Brockelbank, Sr.
Gary was employed as mechanic at Construction Solutions,
Inc. in Amesbury. He was a Marine Veteran who served during the Vietnam war.
Gary was a NASCAR fan. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson and was a member of
the Harley’s Owners Group (HOG). He enjoyed gambling at Foxwoods and other
places. He especially loved spending time with his son.
In addition to his mother Loretta Brockelbank of
Bryantville, he is also survived by his step-father Raymond Lozeau; his son,
Kyle Brockelbank of Dracut; his brother Norman E. Brockelbank, Jr. of
Mississippi; his sister Brenda Mastrangelo of Pembroke; and several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Calling
hours will be Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1 Abbey Lane,
Middleboro, MA 02346.
 E.
Carl Dasch, Jr.
March 9, 2009
ROWLEY: E. Carl Dasch, Jr., 77, of Rowley died
Monday evening at his home following a long illness. He was the beloved husband
of Elizabeth (Pothier) Dasch for 47 years.
Mr. Dasch was born in Winthrop on February 24, 1932, son
of the late Eugene C., Sr. and Yvonne (Lanou) Dasch.
Carl was educated at Winthrop High School and received his
BA in business from Northeastern University. He served two years in the U.S.
Army at Fort Dix, NJ, from 1957 to 1959. He lived in Winthrop until moving to
Rowley in 1980. Carl was a self-employed accountant and operated his own tax
business from 1969-2002.
Active in town politics, Carl served as a member of the
Board of Assessors and also served several terms as a Selectman. He was a member
of Planning Committee, President of the Essex County Selectman’s Association,
and the Rowley Historical Commission.
Carl was a member of the First Congregational Church,
where he was a former Senior Deacon and a former member of the Board of
Trustees. He was a former member of the Newbury-Rowley Lions Club and was a
member of St. Marks Lodge AF & AM of Newburyport.
In addition to his wife, Carl is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Christopher L. Dasch & May Ferrer of Hawaii, two daughters
and a son-in-law, Jacqueline & Frank Gundal of Newton and Susan E. Dasch of
Amesbury, and two grandchildren, Andrew & Kathryn Gundal of Newton.
UPDATE: Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 24,
2009, at 11:00 A.M. in the First Congregational Church of Rowley, Main St (Rt.
1-A), Rowley. Spring burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will
be Monday, March 23, 2009, from 5 to 8:00 PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral
Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Donations in his memory may be made to
Opportunity Workshop, 10 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Christopher E. Haynes
March 5, 2005
BYFIELD: Christopher E. Haynes, 36, of
Byfield, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
in Lebanon, NH, from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Christopher was born in Danvers on November 22,
1972, son of Robert J. & Sheila (Fitzgerald) Haynes of Byfield.
A member of Teamsters Local 25, he was employed
as a truck driver for the Dow Co. of Dracut. He was a graduate of Whittier
Regional Vocational Technical High School in Haverhill.
In addition to his parents, Christopher is
survived by a son, Tyler C. Haynes of Newburyport, two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Timothy & Robyn Haynes of Salisbury and Patrick & Robin
Haynes of Haverhill; and his loving girlfriend, Dorothy Jo DeLong of North
Hampton, NH.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Monday, March 9,
at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Andover St., Georgetown. Burial will be in
South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be Sunday, 4:00 to 8:00
PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may
be made to the Freedom Fire Dept. PO Box 129, Freedom, NH 03836.
Nancy L. (Hurlbert) Patterson
February 18, 2009
ROWLEY: Nancy L. (Hurlbert) Patterson, 62
, of Rowley, died Wednesday evening after a courageous battle with cancer at the
Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, with her loving family by her side. She
was the widow of John “Jack” Patterson who passed away in 2006.
Mrs. Patterson was born In Lynn on March 20,
1946, daughter of the late Harold G. and Beverly E. (Bird) Hurlbert.
Nancy and her late husband owned Patterson Oil in
Rowley. She was a former Rainbow Girl. She
was a big NASCAR fan and was a charter member of the NASCAR Members Club.
Nancy was a supporter of the Humane Society. She
was a member of the First Congregational Church in Rowley.
Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Scott and Jennifer Patterson of Rochester, NH; her daughter and son-in-law, Jill
and Timothy Gill of Bloomington, IN; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and
David Irving of Rowley; five grandchildren, Maryssa Patterson, Kaley Patterson,
Sarah Patterson, Tyler Davey and Kyle Davey; also many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:00PM
at the First Congregational Church, 171 Main Street, Rowley. Burial will be in
Main Street Cemetery in the spring. Calling hours will be 3-7 PM on Saturday at
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of
flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House,
78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
Paul C. McKenzie
February 17, 2009
ROWLEY: Paul C. McKenzie, 69, of Rowley,
formerly of Ipswich, died Tuesday morning at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly. He
was the husband of Mary Helen (Wickenhiser) McKenzie.
Mr. McKenzie was born in Beverly on January 16,
1940, son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Malone) McKenzie.
Paul graduated from Beverly High School. He was
retired as a plumber and pipe fitter for F.H. Maroney and Son of Haverhill.
He enjoyed woodworking from his home workshop and
spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his
son Glenn C. McKenzie of Haverhill; seven step-children, Caroline Mitchell, of
Plympton; also Thomas McCarthy, Anne Carberry, Timothy McCarthy, John McCarthy,
Mary Ojala, and Lisa Black; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John McKenzie of
Beverly Farms and Robert and Kathy McKenzie of Jupiter, Fla.; an aunt, Alice
Malone of Beverly Farms; also three other children, Scott McKenzie, Tracey May
and Kelley Crawford; nineteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one nephew,
and two nieces.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. A period
of visitation will precede the funeral Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 at
the funeral home. The family requests that flowers be omitted, with donations to
the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701-9376.
 Ronald
G. Perkins
January 30, 2009
ROWLEY: Ronald G. Perkins,
76, of Rowley, and formerly of Beverly Farms, passed away January 30, 2009, in
Rowley after a courageous year long battle with cancer. He was born in Beverly
on March 28, 1932, son of the late Harry Gardner and Marie Lawler Perkins. Ron
graduated from Beverly High School and Northeastern University. He served in the
US Navy during the Korean War. Ron worked at United Shoe Machinery Corporation (USM)
for forty years, retiring as Human Resources Manager and was a member of the USM
Golf Club.
Ron served The Town of Rowley on
many boards and committees, most notably as Chairman of the Personal Board. Of
all of Ron’s accomplishments, he was most proud to have been a volunteer at
Pine Grove School during the years his granddaughter Caly Davis attended.
A Thirty Second degree Scottish Rite
Mason of the Valleys of Salem and Boston, Perkins was also a member of Aleppo
Temple A.A.S.R.P. of Wilmington, Liberty Lodge of Beverly, North Shore Shrine
Club and the Northeast Club.
As an active member of the Ascension
Memorial church of Ipswich he served on the Building and Grounds Committee and
Garden Club Committee.
Ron spent summers at Lake Forest
Resort in East Wakefield, NH, where he enjoyed boating, playing golf and serving
on the Forest Meadows Golf Committee. Fondly know as “The Ambassador”, he
will be missed by his many summer friends on Great East Lake.
Ron is survived by his wife Claire
Mary of Rowley, sons Bruce and wife Katherine, Derek and wife Renee all of CA,
step-daughters Lesli and her husband Gene Burnham of Amesbury and Amanda Davis
of Manchester, NH. He leaves grandchildren Austin, Evan, Brian, and Brook
Perkins, and Amber Graham of CA, Jarad Perkins of LA, Caly Davis of Rowley,
Millie Claire Burnham of Amesbury and Thomas Neil Zogopoulos of Manchester, NH.
He also leaves a brother Richard Perkins of Waltham, a niece and nephew and many
cousins.
A perfect gentleman, Ron was a kind,
caring, and compassionate man with a zest for life. He will be remembered for
his willingness to help others. Ron will be greatly missed.
A service will be held on Saturday,
February 7 at 11 a.m. at Ascension Memorial Church of Ipswich, 31 County St.,
Ipswich, MA 01938. There will be no calling hours. A gathering will follow at
Boone Hall next to the Church. Family and friends are cordially invited to
attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron’s memory may be made to the
Children’s Dept. of the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Rowley MA 01969.
The F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley assisted the Perkins family
with the arrangements.
 Freda
Marie Anderson Whitmore
January 18, 2009
ROWLEY: Freda Marie Anderson Whitmore of
Rowley, formerly of Marblehead, born June 13, 1920, to Signe Maria and
Henry Walfred Anderson in Marblehead, died peacefully at home on January 18,
2009.
Freda graduated from Marblehead High School in
1938 and from Pine Manor College and Edgewood Park College. She worked at R. H.
Stearns in Boston before marrying John Benson Whitmore in 1944, her husband of
61 years who died September 30, 2004. Being an advocate of excellence in
education, Freda was very active in her childrens' schools. She served as
President of the Parents Committee and on the Board of Trustees at Shore Country
Day School and helped to create the Essex County Cookbook as a fundraiser for
the school.
Freda was an avid tennis player and outdoor
enthusiast. She enjoyed skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain and sailing the coast of
Maine and Cape Cod with her beloved family and dear friends. Freda was a
founding member of the Merry Mixers to benefit North Shore Children’s Hospital
in Salem, a member of the Junior League of Boston and the Thread and Needle
Society in Salem. She was a founding member of the Driftwood Garden Club of
Marblehead and an active member of the Club of Small Gardens of Marblehead
Neck.
As an accomplished painter of oils and
watercolors, she was a member of the Marblehead Arts Association, the North
Shore Arts Association, the Cambridge Arts Association, and was a Copley artist
in the Copley Society of Boston. Freda enjoyed her association with the Cape Ann
Watercolor Painters for many years. Her artwork is in collections throughout the
United States.
Freda was the beloved sister of Alden H.
Anderson, Dexter J. Anderson, and Virginia A. Currier. She leaves her five
children: Devon A. W. Hildreth, John A. Whitmore and his wife Wade, James H. A.
Whitmore and his wife Theresa, R. Danby Whitmore, and Jeffrey B. Whitmore and
his wife Jenifer; her 15 grandchildren: Rachel Whitmore, Eliza Denitto and her
husband James, Catherine McGoldrick and her husband Michael, Nicole Hildreth,
Micah Hildreth, John Hildreth, John Whitmore, Emily Whitmore, Abeba Whitmore,
Anika Whitmore, Anders Whitmore, Sara Whitmore, Saba Whitmore, Alexander
Whitmore and Hunter Whitmore; as well as five great-grandchildren: Sam Whitmore,
Taylor Denitto, Jack Denitto, Lily McGoldrick and Kate McGoldrick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New
York, NY 10008-0781; North Shore Children’s Hospital c/o NSMC Foundation, 81
Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970; and the Friends of Marblehead Public Schools
Inc., P.O. Box 718, Marblehead, MA 01945.
The family welcomes you to a memorial service in
celebration of Freda’s life at the First Church of Christ (Old North Church),
35 Washington Street in Marblehead, on January 31, 2009, at 11:00 AM.
 Audrey
Margaret Gilzinge
January 12, 2009
BYFIELD: Audrey Margaret Gilzinger, 85, of
Byfield, MA, died January 12 at Port Rehabilitation
in Newburyport with her family at her side. She was the widow of W.H. Gilzinger.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 9,
1923, to Thomas and Margaret Speight (Fledderman). She attended Andrew Jackson
H.S. in Queens and went on to work at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in New
York City, until her Marriage, in 1946, to William H. Gilzinger, a Major in the
USAF, from Elmhurst, N.Y. They lived in Queens Village and Plainview, L.I.
before settling in Gloucester and Manchester in 1962.
She is survived by her five children: Robert
Gilzinger and wife Pattie of N. Londonderry, NH, Susan Feindel and husband Bruce
of Byfield, MA, Steven Gilzinger and wife Donna of Chicopee, MA, Pamela
Gilzinger and Jon Conant of Lincoln VT, and Amy Gilzinger Fulton of Keene, NH;
also 14 grandchildren: Ben, Jessica, Matthew and Tyler Gilzinger of N.
Londonderry, NH, Eric W. Feindel and wife Crista Yagjian of Guilford, VT,
Michelle Gilzinger of Somersworth, NH, Kyle Conant of Gloucester, MA.,
Audra, Justin and Ryan Conant of Lincoln, VT, Kristen and Meagan Fulton of
Keene, NH; and one Great Grandchild, Nathan W Feindel of Guilford VT; her
Brother Robert Speight and his wife Eileen of Oxford, CT., and their children
Robert, Scott, Christine and Heather of CT. She leaves a brother-in-law,
Donald Gilzinger and his wife Matilda of Arizona and their children Donald and
William of AZ. She also leaves nieces Judy Hopkins, Nancy Plumb, Carole Hanks
and nephews John and Richard Gilzinger and step grandchildren Jessica and
Benjamin Scott.
She devoted her life to raising five children
while working at Addison Gilbert Hospital as an O.R. Tech and later as a CNA
doing Private Duty for many families on the North Shore
She was a member of the Riverdale Methodist
Church in Gloucester. After retiring to Byfield in 1994, she became an active
member of the Community United Methodist Church, where she was involved in
Sunday school, Nurturing Committee, and Charity work. She was a member of the
Newbury COA. She loved to read, knit, garden and most of all spend time with her
family.
After receiving her first computer on her 80th
birthday she discovered a whole new world of emails, on-line word games
(bookworm to name one) and Yahoo searches. She loved her companion, Cassie the
Cat, cooking (especially lasagna), knitting, and her garden.
She will be remembered as a loving, caring lady,
and devoted Mother, Sister and Grandmother, who will be deeply missed by all.
We will gather in a Memorial and Celebration of
Audrey’s life this spring, on her birthday April 9, at the Byfield Community
Methodist Church. Donations in her Memory can be made to the CUMC Building Fund,
Lunt St., Byfield, MA, or Special Olympics Massachusetts, C/O 1 E. Main Street,
Georgetown, MA 01833.
John S. Kreticos
January 5, 2009
SOMERSWORTH, NH: John S. Kreticos, 68, of
Somersworth, NH, died Monday morning, January 5, 2009, at the Kaplan Family
Hospice House in Danvers.
Mr. Kreticos was born in Lynn, October 12, 1940,
son of the late Stephen and Bessie (Chronopoulos) Kreticos.
John was a truck driver. He drove for various
companies and also as an Independent Trucker. He loved fishing and the ocean.
His greatest love was for his grandchildren and the time he spent with them. He
enjoyed music, especially Greek music. John also enjoyed cooking and eating.
Mr. Kreticos is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, Stephen & Kim Kreticos of Rowley; a sister, Estelle
Tsouvalas of Peabody; 4 grandchildren, Stephen, Alexandra, Nicolas and Isabella
Kreticos, all of Rowley; and his former wife, Dina Darras of Rowley.
Funeral services will be private at the
convenience of his family. There will be no calling hours. The family request
flowers be omitted. Donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75
Sylvan St, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.
 Barbara
J. (Roache) Skinner
December 21, 2008
ROWLEY: Barbara J. (Roache) Skinner, 87,
of Rowley, wife of Frederick Skinner, passed away peacefully at her home with
her family by her side after a long illness.
She was born in Lawrence, daughter of the late
Jeannette (Fallon) and Tom Roache.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband of 68
years, Frederick Skinner of Rowley, two children and their spouses, Jeanne and
Ernie Corbin of Ipswich, and Richard and
Corrine Skinner of Georgetown. She is also survived by three grandchildren,
Laurie Prescott of Buxton, ME; Christopher Corbin of Somersworth, NH; and Andrew
Corbin of Lowell, as well as six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Skinner is also
survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Hospice has been with Mrs. Skinner
and her family towards the end.
Mrs. Skinner volunteered at Salem Hospital. She
was a devoted Catholic. Mrs. Skinner had been actively involved with many
organizations, including General Federation of Women’s Club; Poetry Club; The
Humane Society; The Wildlife Federation; Democratic National Committee; League
of Women Voters and Cooking Club of America.
Mrs. Skinner touched the lives of her children
and grandchildren and so many more. She will be sorely missed.
A funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday at 1:00PM
at St. Mary’s Church, Main Street (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Visitation will precede the
Mass Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 12:30PM at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent Street, Rowley. Spring burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery,
Rowley.
Edith
L. (Eubanks) Burgess
November
27, 2008
NEWBURYPORT: Edith L. (Eubanks) Burgess, 80, of Newburyport passed away
early Thursday morning Nov. 27, 2008 at the Seaview Retreat in Rowley. She was
the wife of Eugene A. Burgess. They would have celebrated their 60th
year of marriage in December.
Mrs.
Burgess was born in Urbana, Illinois, March 16, 1928, daughter of the late Enoch
and Bessie (Rusk) Eubanks. Edith was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed being
a stay at home mom while raising a family. She loved to sew. Later, after
raising her family she worked as cook at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Amesbury.
She and her husband had worked as custodians at Market Street Baptist Church in
Amesbury for several years.
In
addition to her husband she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jon W.
and Elissabeth M. Burgess of Ft. Worth, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Zoanne K. and Richard L. Schnell of Plattsburgh, NY; and Janet L. and Kenneth P.
Meloon of Newburyport; a sister Lorene Riddell of Champagne, Il; seven
grandchildren, Rachel Burgess; Richard N., Patrick A., and Shey L. Schnell;
Kelley Sue Houde; Stephanie K. Livolsi; and Nathaniel W. Meloon; also four
great-grandchildren, Jameson A. and Nikayla V. Schnell; Cosette B. and Carson W.
Meloon. She was pre-deceased by a brother and sister, Gerald Eubanks and Ruth
Eubanks.
Funeral
services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no
calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Parkinson's
Institute and Clinical Center,
675 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home of Rowley.
Doris E. (Weiher) Woodworth
November 22, 2008
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA: Doris E. (Weiher) Woodworth,
85, died Saturday morning in the Seaview Retreat, Rowley. Her loving husband of
over 40 years, Chester L. Woodworth predeceased her in 1989.
Born and raised in New Rochelle, NY, Mrs. Woodworth
received her Occupational Therapy degree from Columbia University and then
became employed at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston and Shriner’s
Hospital in Springfield. She later returned to occupational therapy as the
Director of the Junior League Workshop Kindergarten for handicapped children in
Springfield
An accomplished artist, she enjoyed both watercolors and
pastels. Mrs. Woodworth was also a dedicated Christian and attended the First
Congregational Church of East Longmeadow. She later was an active member for
over 30 years of the Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam and more recently
attended the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hampden.
She and her late husband, “Chet” were founding member
of the Longmeadow Field and Tennis Club and enjoyed vacationing regularly in the
summers in Chatham, Cape cod
Mrs. Woodworth is survived by a daughter Ann and her
husband Thomas Savastano of Newburyport; her twin brother George Weiher of
Nanuet, NY; a sister Shirley Dillon of Delray Beach, FL; and her nieces and
nephews,
She was predeceased by a sister Lois VandenBout.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
her funeral services on Tuesday, November 25th at 11:00 A.M. at
Bethany Assembly of God, 580 Main St, Agawam. Visitation will be immediately
before the services from 10:00 A.M. at 11:00 A.M. in the Church. Those who wish
may make memorial contributions to the Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss
Street, P.O. Box 2435, Springfield, MA 01101-2435 or to the Bethany Assembly of
God, World Missions Fund at the above address.
Mildred
D. (Hoberg) Tanner
November 21, 2008
ROWLEY: Mildred D. (Hoberg) Tanner, 96, of Rowley, died Friday in
the Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport. She was the loving wife for
67 years of the late Herbert H. Tanner who predeceased her in 2000.
Mrs. Tanner was born in Salem on May 3, 1912, the daughter of the late Frank
A. and Mary (Chapman) Hoberg and graduated from the Salem Normal School in the
Class of 1929. After she and her husband married and began their
family, they moved to Rowley in 1949. An accomplished seamstress and
knitter, Mrs. Tanner was renowned for her skills as a
dollmaker. An excellent cook, Mrs. Tanner had been active
with 4H for many years and had also been a long-time member of both the
John T. Heard Order of Eastern Star in Ipswich and the Golden Ages
Club of Rowley.
She was a voracious reader, enjoyed playing Scrabble and had a keen interest
in genealogy. In retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling the
world and had returned to her family roots in Sweden.
She is survived by a son Herbert H. Tanner, Jr., and his wife Jean of
East Hampstead, NH; two daughters, Sally J. Watkins of Seabrook, NH, and Linda
S. Williams and her husband Neal of Newton, NH; eight grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy L. Booz; two brothers, Ralph and
Frank A. Hoberg; and two sisters, Priscilla Janvrin and Marion Haynes.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, at
11:00 A.M. in Main St., Cemetery, Rowley, under the direction of the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. At Mrs. Tanner’s
request there are no visiting hours. Those who wish may make memorial
contributions to a charity of one’s choice.
 Anne
(Bradstreet) Kelliher
November
18, 2008
ROWLEY:
Anne
(Bradstreet) Kelliher, age 92, of Exeter, NH, wife of the late J. Laurence
Kelliher, formerly of Rowley, died Tuesday morning in the Elliot Hospital,
Manchester, NH.
Born
in East Hampstead, NH, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Anna T. (Magnuson)
Bradstreet, she was raised and educated in the Hamilton-Wenham elementary
schools. Following her graduation from Ipswich High School in the early
1930s, Mrs. Kelliher attended fashion design school in Boston and became a
fashion designer.
During
World War II, Mrs. Kelliher was employed at the United Shoe Machinery Corp in
Beverly utilizing her fashion design skills as a draftsperson assisting the war
effort. It was here that she met her late husband of nearly 60 years who
predeceased her four years ago. As the needs of the war came to an end, Mrs.
Kelliher returned to fashion design for many years as a self-employed designer,
seamstress, and teacher.
Under
the guidance of her father, she became an avid and accomplished
gardener. Together they cross pollinated many varieties of gladiolas
and were recognized as Blue Ribbon winners of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society for many years.
Mrs.
Kelliher’s artistic skills and flair was present in her many crafts she
enjoyed, which included the fine handwork of crewel, embroidery, needlepoint,
knitting, and crocheting. Her natural talent to decorate was ever present
in her stenciling and painting of furniture.
Mrs.
Kelliher is remembered by her family as an 80-year-old going on 60 who loved the
outdoors which included boating, skiing, and walking. She loved to
travel, was a ham radio operator and had been a member of the Cape
Ann Amateur Radio Association.
Mrs.
Kelliher is survived by two children, Paul G. Kelliher and his wife Joanne of
Leeds, MA, and Karen Moyer and her husband Herb of Exeter, NH; four
grandchildren, Angela, Sean, Eric, and Kristen; and six great grandchildren
Kelsey, Teaghan, Rowan, Tyrnyn, Brady, and Declan.
Graveside
funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, in the Pine Grove
Cemetery, 28 Haverhill St., Topsfield, MA. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Friday evening from
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
St., Rowley, MA 01969. Those who wish may make memorial contributions
to Rockingham Community Action, 7 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 or to
the Robert H. Birkemose Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Wenham Village
Improvement, 4 Monument St., Wenham, MA 01984.
Richard H. "Rick" Brown
November 6, 2008
KINGSTON, NH: Richard H. "Rick" Brown, 53
, of Kingston, passed away early Thursday morning at the Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Terry (Higgins) Brown.
Mr. Brown was born in Newburyport on January 6, 1955, the
son of Ruth (Kent) Brown of Kinston, NH, and the late Richard Brown.
Rick was employed as General Manager for Specialty
Manufacturing of Amesbury, where he worked for 16 years. He was a member of the
Moose Lodge of Newburyport.
In addition to his wife and mother, Rick is survived by
his children and their spouses: Richard & Beth Brown of Dover; Rollanda
& Ryan Hughes of Plaistow; Rachel & Derek West, Sr., of Kingston; and
Kathleen Brown of Kingston; a brother, William & Rose Brown of Hampton;
three sisters, Anna Carkin of Kingston, Deborah Freitas of Salem, MA, and Tammie
& Lyman Peterson of Newburyport, MA; seven grandchildren, Alex Brown, Derek
West, Jr., Christian Brown, Skyla West, Bella Hughes, Joseph Hughes and Erickson
Brown; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Calling hours will be Sunday, November 9, from 1:00 to
4:00 PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley,
MA. Relatives and friends invited. Funeral services will be private. Cremation
will be at Linwood Crematory in Haverhill. The family request flowers be
omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The American
Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.
Florence
E. (MacGillivray) Creed
November
4, 2008
BYFIELD:
Florence E. (MacGillivray) Creed, known as Betty, 86, of Byfield, passed
away peacefully at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston on Tuesday,
with her daughters at her side. She was the widow of the late William G. Creed
and had lived in Byfield since 1954.
Mrs.
Creed was born in Somerville on July 19, 1922, daughter of the late William and
Florence (Holley) MacGillivray. She was a graduate of Girls’ Memorial High
School, Boston, and later studied at the Chandler School.
During
her career, she held many responsible and demanding administrative positions at
such firms as Mutual Boiler, Towle Silversmiths, Old Newbury Crafters, and
Entelek, but she considered her roles as wife, mother and homemaker her most
important accomplishments.
She
was a highly skilled needlewoman and cook whose pies and bread won many prizes.
A voracious reader, she was also a devoted volunteer, serving many years as a
4-H Club Leader and at one time as President of the Newbury Garden Club. She
attended the First Religious Society (Unitarian) of Newburyport for many years,
where she was active in the Women’s Alliance and taught Sunday school. More
recently, she was a long-time volunteer at the Anna Jacques Hospital Gift Shop.
She traveled extensively in Europe in her later years with her daughter Heather,
visiting gardens and horticultural shows.
Mrs.
Creed is survived by five children and their families: Heather Creed of Byfield;
Andrew, Sue and Hannah Creed of Salisbury; Lawrence and Holley Creed Meyer and
their daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth, of Milton; Douglas Creed and Ricardo
Austrich of Roslindale; and James Creed and his son, Jonathan, of Munich.
Calling
hours will be Friday, November 7, 2008 from 5-8 PM at the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley.
Private
committal services at the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. A Memorial Service will
be held Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 1:00 PM in the First Religious Society
(Unitarian), 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations in
her memory may be made to the book fund of the Newbury Town Library, Lunt
Street, Byfield, MA 01922.
Laura J. (Stoughton) Russo
November 2, 2008
ROWLEY: Laura J. (Stoughton) Russo, 62, of Rowley,
passed away early Sunday morning at her home with her family by her side. She
was the wife of Donald T. Russo.
Laura was born in Newton on August 1, 1946, daughter of
Eleanor (Skinner) Stoughton of Ipswich and the late Frank L. Stoughton.
Laura was brought up in Lynn. She graduated from Lynn
English High School in 1964. Laura was a devoted mother to her two daughters and
enjoyed every moment that she could spend with them. She loved Rowley and
participated in many community activities. She taught Sunday School and was the
Assistant Sunday School Superintendent at the First Congregational Church of
Rowley.
She was the originator of ‘Zeke’s Country Store’
that is found at the annual Church Fair, and always made pickles, jams and
relish for the fair. She was an active member of the ladies Auxiliary of the
Rowley Volunteer Fire Department for several years. She encouraged her daughters
to take instrument lessons and to join the Triton band; and when they were band
members she coordinated the annual Grapefruit and Orange sale that benefited the
band. Through all of that she worked a full-time job at a small manufacturing
company in Newburyport.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by
two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and Eric Clemenzi of Haverhill and Allison
and Aaron Sayre of Wilmington; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Jan
Stoughton of Gaithersburg, MD; Preston and Marilyn Stoughton of Columbia, MD;
and Frank and Beverly Stoughton of Hampton, NH; also a sister, Helen Anderson of
Ipswich, MA. She was predeceased by a brother Elliott Stoughton, late of
California.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 8,
2008, at 12:00 noon at the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Rowley.
Calling hours will precede the services from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the F.S. Roberts
and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. The family requests flowers
be omitted and donations may be given in Laura’s memory to The First
Congregational Church, Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969 or to the American Cancer
Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-9376.
Charlotte Ann (Saunders) Kilgour
October 14, 2008
ROWLEY: Charlotte Ann (Saunders) Kilgour, 75, of
Rowley, died Tuesday morning at her home with her family by her side. She was
the wife of Francis B. “Frank” Kilgour, Jr.
Mrs. Kilgour was born in Ipswich, Jan. 29, 1933, daughter of the late Arthur
F. and Harriet (Patch) Saunders.
Charlotte graduated from Ipswich High School class of 1951. She was a
homemaker most of her life and after her children were grown she worked at the
former East End Fish Market and Restaurant in Rowley, and later at The Childrens
Place in Rowley where she was known as the “resident grandmother”. She was a
former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Ipswich. Charlotte enjoyed
knitting and sewing. She and her husband recently celebrated 55 years of
marriage.
In addition to her husband Charlotte is survived by 3 Sons and 2
daughters-in-law, Donald A. & Shirley Kilgour of Haverhill, Robert F.
Kilgour of Rowley and Douglas S.& Donna Kilgour of South Berwick, ME, 6
grandchildren, Daniel, Alison, Eric, Michelle, Samatha and Spencer Kilgour and a
sister Vera Cantwell of Keller, TX. She was predeceased by her daughter Harriet
Mae Kilgour.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the First Congregational
Church, Main St., Rt. 1A, Rowley. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. There
will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The First
Congregational Church, Main St. Rowley, MA 01969 or to Merrimack Valley Hospice,
360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843. For information, directions or to send
condolences please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com. Arrangements by the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Michael S. Monahan
October 12, 2008
ROWLEY: Michael S. Monahan, 43, of Norton, formerly of Rowley, died
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Atteborough.
Mr. Monahan was born in Danvers, Sept. 20, 1965 son of Richard M. and Ellen
A. (Keniston) Monahan of Rowley.
Michael was a graduate of Triton High School class of 1984. He worked at
Market Basket in Rowley and later for Covidien in Mansfield. His biggest joy in
life was making many friends.
In addition to his parents he is survived by 3 brothers and sisters-in-law,
Richard & Elizabeth Monahan of Newburyport, Mark & Debbie Monahan and
Kevin & Palma Monahan all of Rowley, 2 nephews, Patrick Monahan of Rowley,
Kyle Monahan of Newburyport and a niece, Meghan Monahan of Newburyport. He was
predeceased by a nephew, Ricky Monahan.
Graveside services will be Friday at 11:00 AM in the Main Street Cemetery,
Route 1A, Rowley. Relatives and friends invited. There will be no calling hours.
The family request flowers be omitted. Donations in Michaels name may be made to
the Rowley Food Pantry, c/o The First Baptist Church, Main St., Rowley, MA
01969.
 Gene
Melvin Kimball
September 28, 2008
ROWLEY: Gene Melvin Kimball, 74, of Rowley, died Sunday morning at his
home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Shirley (Oldson)
Kimball.
Mr. Kimball was born in Farmington, NH, on June 17, 1934, son of the late
David, Jr. and Alice (Ward) Kimball.
Gene lived in Portsmouth, NH and went to school there before moving to
Danvers, where he graduated from Danvers High School. He worked at Byrds Bakery
while in high school and became a baker with George McNamara. He met his wife
Shirley in high school and they married October 12, 1953. He took courses in
electronics and worked with a few small companies before landing a job with GTE
Sylvania and General Dynamics, retiring in 1993.
He served with a National Guard Unit in Salem MA for nine years. He loved
football and enjoyed watching sports on television. He enjoyed watching his son
Bruce play professional football from 1979-1988 with the New York Giants and the
Washington Redskins. Gene loved boating and Knickerbocker beer. He was a member
of the Rowley River Boating Assoc. He was also a member of the A.O.H. of Peabody
for over thirty years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Richard and wife Bonnie
Kimball of Seabrook, NH; and Bruce and wife Diane Kimball of Rye , NH; two
daughters, Karen and husband Gary Marfongelli of Kensington, NH; and Kris
Kimball and boyfriend Tom Melaragni of Plum Island ; two sisters, Jeannette
Lamnick of Dover, NH and Jacqueline Carroll of Freedom, NH; a sister-in-law,
Ginny Kimball of Rollingsford, NH, ten grandchildren; Kerrie, Kenneth Gene,
Jaclyn, Brianna and Baileigh Kimball; Christopher Grand; Connor, Casey and
Matthew Marfongelli; and Tyler McAniff and four great-grandchildren; Zachary,
Ethan, and Mackenzie Kimball and Julia Grand. He was pre-deceased by his brother
Larry Kimball.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 12:30PM in the
Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Relatives and friends are invited. There will be
no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of the
North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street/Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.
Evelyn M. "Pinky" (Wetherbee) Casey
September 27, 2008
BYFIELD: Evelyn M. "Pinky" (Wetherbee) Casey, 85, of Byfield,
died Saturday, September 27, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Casey was born in Concord, MA, on October 24, 1922, daughter of the late
Arthur and Doris (Burke) Wetherbee and step-daughter of Dr. Sumner B. Annis.
Evelyn loved her home, enjoyed cooking, reading and horseback riding. She was
a former member of the Sheriffs Posse, a horseback riding group.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Dennis & Alanna Casey of Byfield,
a sister and brother-in-law Janet & Stan Brown of Salisbury, special niece
Annis Dwan of Newburyport and several nieces and nephews, also her cat Tabitha.
She was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Mansurian.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial
will be in South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.
Harold G. Kent
September 19, 2008
ROWLEY: Harold G. Kent, 76, of Rowley, died Friday morning at his home
surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Bassett) Kent.
Mr. Kent was born in Ipswich on September 9, 1932, son of the late Reginald
C. and Edith G. (Dunn) Kent.
Harold was retired from the United States Army after 23 years of service
where he held the rank of Sgt. First Class. He was a veteran of the Korean and
Vietnam Wars. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and boating
and fishing.
In addition to his wife he is survived and will be greatly missed by three
daughters and sons-in-law: Susan and Ronald Merry of Rowley, Barbara and John
Axten of Rexford, NY, and Sheila and Scott Calderwood of Myrtle Beach, SC. Also
six brothers: David, Reginald, Francis, Raymond, Joseph and Robert Kent, and
five sisters: Ruth Brown, Shirley LaPlante, Linda Rusk, Judith Drew and Gertrude
Owens; five grandchildren: Joseph Merry, Kellen & Samuel Axten, Devin
Kent-Wallace and Cooper Calderwood; also many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial
will be in Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. There will be no calling hours. In lieu
of flowers donations may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St.
Lawrence, MA 01843.
Albert F. Muniz
September 14, 2008
ROWLEY: Albert F. Muniz, 66, of Rowley, died Sunday afternoon at his
home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Beverly Gelinas.
Mr. Muniz was born in Gloucester May 20, 1942 son of the late Albert F., Sr.
& Theresa (Perry) Muniz.
Albert graduated Somerville High School class of 1959. He worked as a
Sprinklerfitter with Local Union 550 Boston, retiring after 42 years. He was a
member of the Newburyport Lodge of Elks and the Rowley Veterans Assoc. He
loved golf and was a member of the Carriage Pines Country Club in Rowley. He
enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox.
In addition to his wife Albert is survived by two daughters and sons-in law,
Laura & Paul Wright of Essex and Linda & Dominick Spinola of
Gloucester, a stepson, Mark Gerlinas of New London, CT, a brother George R.
Muniz of Rockport and eight grandchildren, Christina, Ashley, Patricia &
David Wright, Dominica & Jeffrey Spinola and Kyrra & Serina Gelinas.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 19th at 11:00AM in
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. Calling hours will
be Thursday 5:00 to 8:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
For information, directions or to send condolences please visit
Kenneth W. Janvrin
September 5, 2008
GROVELAND: Kenneth W. Janvrin, 73, of Groveland died Friday morning at
Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill. He was the husband of Faith (Furber)
Janvrin.
Mr. Janvrin was born in Ipswich March 3, 1935 son of the late John and Mildred
(Brown) Janvrin.
Kenneth was retired as an electroplater for M&V Plating and Circle
Finishing both of Newburyport. He was especially fond of his dogs Missy and
Heidi.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Kim Marie Wilson of
Salisbury and Karen Marie Janvrin of Newburyport, a brother Robert Janvrin of
Sandown, NH, three sisters, Barbara L’Italian of Newburyport, Betty Fowler
of Amesbury & Judy Howell of Sandown, Also several grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, John “Skip” Janvrin &
William Janvrin and a sister Joan Day.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will
be no calling hours. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery, Rowley.
Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Chester A. Hood, Jr.
August 17, 2008
SEABROOK, NH: Chester A. Hood, Jr., 81, of Seabrook, formerly
of Byfield and Ipswich, passed away early Sunday morning, August 17,
2008 at Oceanside Healthcare and Rehab Center in Hampton. He was the
husband of Janice E. (Homans) Hood, Mr. Hood was born in Peabody,
February 23, 1927, son of the late Chester A. Sr. and Esther (Allen)
Hood.
He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was employed as a freight
truck driver for Yellow Glow Bananas of Ipswich, and Rila
Construction in Brentwood, NH, retiring in 1992. He was a member of
Protection Fire Co. #1 Of Byfield. He enjoyed his collection of John
Deere Tractors.
In addition to his wife, Janice, he is survived by his sons, Alan D.
Hood of Danville, NH; Barry A. Hood of Peabody, MA; and David E.
Hood of Byfield, MA; daughters, Alane J. Junkins of Haverhill, MA
and Robyn Hardy of Boston, MA, also his brother Richard Hood of
Amanda ,Ohio. He also leaves 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by two sisters,
Barbara Lemmon and Lucille Osborn.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday morning, August 20, 2008 at 11:00
AM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street,
Rowley. Burial will be in the South Byfield Cemetery, Jackman
Street, Georgetown. Calling hours at the funeral home will be
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 5-8PM. Donations in his memory may be
made to Oceanside Healthcare, 22 Tuck Road, Hampton, NH 03842 or to
Protection Fire Co.#1, Central Street, Byfield, MA 01922.
Dorothy May (Burns)
Archambault
July 6, 2008
HAVERHILL: Dorothy May (Burns) Archambault,
90, of Haverhill died Sunday morning, July 6, 2008 at the Baker-Katz
Nursing Home in Haverhill. She was the widow of Calvin Archambault.
Mrs. Archambault was born in Ipswich, April 20,
1918 daughter of the late Roland L. and Laura May (Allen) Burns.
Dorothy worked as an LPN at various nursing homes
for 20 years. Most recently at the Haverhill Manor. Her time was spent
raising and enjoying her family.
She is survived by 3 sons, Francis (Curley) &
Sharon O’Brien of Seabrook, NH, Dennis Ceder of Haverhill, Earl (Ted)
Ceder of Raymond, NH: 3 daughters, Theresa Heywood of Beverly, Karol
Kinser of Kingston, NH and Dorothy & Scott McDonald of Florida: a
brother, Richard Burns of Newburyport, a sister, Thelma Maynard of
Rowley, 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson
and several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter,
Katherine Watts, brothers Robert, Francis Raymond & Roland Burns and
sisters Marilyn Kent & Virginia Lane.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, July 10th
at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Main St. (RT. 1A) Rowley. Burial will
be in Main St. Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5:00 to
8:00 PM at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St.
Rowley.
John J. Kent, Sr.
May 25, 2008
ROWLEY: John J. Kent, Sr., 64, of
Newburyport, died unexpectedly late Sunday evening at his home. He was
the widower of Diane (Rickett) Kent.
Mr. Kent was born in Ipswich, August 4, 1943, son
of the late Reginald C. and Edith (Dunn) Kent.
John worked in the leather industry. He enjoyed
fishing, baseball, spending time with his grandchildren and helping
others.
He is survived by a son John J. Kent, Jr. of
Amesbury; his daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Marie (Kent) and James Allen
of Biddeford, ME; six brothers, Robert Kent of Beverly, David Kent of
Portsmouth, Raymond Kent of Newbury, Francis( Mickey) Kent of Corina,
ME, Harold (Scrapp) Kent of Rowley and Reginald Kent of Ipswich; five
sisters, Shirley LaPlante of Newburyport, Gertrude Owens of Seabrook,
Judy Drew of Kingston, Ruth Brown of Kingston, and Linda Rusk of
Haverhill. He also leaves three grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 30,
2008 at 11:00 AM in the Main Street Cemetery, Main Street (Rte1A),
Rowley. Calling hours will be Thursday 4-7 PM in the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers,
donations will graciously be accepted by the family, c/o John J. Kent,
Jr., 20 Amesbury landing, Amesbury, MA 01913.
Karen Louise (Kezer) Dow
April 28, 2008
MANCHESTER, NH: Karen Louise (Kezer) Dow, 51, of
Manchester, died early Monday morning at Elliot Hospital surrounded
by her loving family. She was the wife of Dennis Robert Dow.
Mrs. Dow, born Aug. 20, 1956, is the daughter of Esther (Cox) Kezer
and the late Albert L. Kezer, Jr.
|Karen was a Certified Nurses' Aid and previously worked at several
health care facilities. She also helped several family members and
friends with their taxes each year. Mrs. Dow found joy in arranging
and cooking for family gatherings, and her other interests included
playing bingo and computer games.
Karen is survived by her husband, Dennis; her parents, Esther & Al
Schrempf of Salisbury, MA; three sons, Timothy of San Rafael, CA,
Shawn of Budd Lake, NJ and Matthew of Manchester; one brother,
Albert Kezer III of Salisbury; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Sharon & Mike Gauvin of Newburyport, MA and Mary Kezer-Breidenbach &
Gordon Breidenbach of Amesbury, MA; a granddaughter, Emily Karen
Campbell of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,
171 Main St., Amesbury, MA on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00am. Burial
will be in South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown, MA. Calling hours
will be Wednesday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley, MA.
Carolyn JoAnn Evitts
March 30, 2008
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ: Carolyn JoAnn Evitts,
71, went to the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Lake Havasu City,
AZ. She was born on June 14, 1936 in Salem, MA to G. Grafton and
Gladys (Shirley) Sinclair.
Carolyn moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ, 16 years ago from Rowley, MA.
She enjoyed sewing , all sorts of arts and crafts, played piano,
hand bells and sang in the Lake Havasu Baptist Church choir. Carolyn
also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard C.
Evitts; sons, Rev. R. Kenneth Evitts and wife Theri of Omaha, NE:
William C. Evitts and wife Elizabeth of Encino,CA; Craig S. Evitts
and wife Kathy of Lynn, MA ; and daughter, Lynda J. Woodsum and
husband John of lake Havasu City, AZ; brother Robert Sinclair and
wife Cynthia of Ipswich, MA; brother-in-law, Merle Phipps of Rowley,
MA ; 12 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent Street, Rowley, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 6-8PM
Funeral services will be held at the Byfield Parish Church, Jackman
Street, Georgetown, on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Burial
will be in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. In lieu of flowers, her
family has requested that donations be made in Carolyn's name to
Lake Havasu Baptist Church, 2101 N. Palo Verde Blvd. Lake Havasu
City, AZ, 86404.
Marie A. (Berube) Blazonis
February 16, 2008
ROWLEY: Marie A. (Berube) Blazonis, 95, of
Rowley, formerly of Salem, NH, died Saturday evening at her home
surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Joseph M. Blazonis, who
died in 2005.
Mrs. Blazonis was born in Lawrence on January 19,
1913, daughter of the late Wilfred and Auraro (Michard) Berube.
Marie worked as a supervisor at the former Trye
Rubber Company in Andover, retiring after 45 years.
She enjoyed raising her family and spent as much
time with them as possible.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph R. Blazonis of
Rowley and Donald L. Blazonis of East Rochester, NH; also a brother,
Robert Berube of Haverhill; a sister, Bertha Lorie of Virginia; and
numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,
and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be offered at St. Mary's
Church, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, on Friday at 10:30 a.m. There
will be no calling hours. Private burial will be in St. Mary's
Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street,
Building 9C, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Catherine M. (Comeau)
Blain
February 10, 2008
ROWLEY: Catherine M. (Comeau) Blain, 89, of Rowley and formerly
of Swampscott, died Sunday evening at Seaview Retreat in Rowley. She was
the widow of Maurice N. Blain.
Mrs. Blain was born in Haverhill on July 13, 1918, daughter of the late
Charles and Edith Comeau. Catherine was a homemaker who enjoyed raising
her family. She was active with the First Congregational Church of
Swampscott for many years, transferring her membership to the First
Congregational church of Rowley in 2003 .She enjoyed sewing and
crocheting.
She is survived by her children, Anne and her husband the Reverend
Robert Hagopian of Rowley; Trudi Baxter of New Bern, NC; Albert and his
wife Caroline Blain of Stratham, NH; and David and his wife Carol Blain
of Lynnfield; a brother, J. Wilfred Comeau of Ocala, FL; eight
grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be offered on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m.
in the First Congregational Church of Rowley. There will be no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First
Congregational Church of Rowley, Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969.
Richard J. Buckley, Sr.
 January
24, 2008
ROWLEY: Richard
J. Buckley, Sr., 89, of Rowley, and formerly of Lynn, died Thursday in
Boston.
Mr. Buckley was born
July 9, 1918, in Manchester, NH, son of the late Herbert W. and Ida L. (Donolly)
Buckley.
Richard served in the
U. S. Navy during WWII. He was a welder with General Electric, retiring
in 1980. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Rowley. He did
volunteer work for Hospice of North Shore and at the Crane Estate in
Ipswich and he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Mr. Buckley is survived
by a special friend, Nancy Campbell of Rowley; two sons, H. William
Buckley of Ipswich and Robert Tyler Nelson of Newbury; two daughters,
Elizabeth Leavitt of Salisbury and Leah Ann Leavitt of Rowley. He also
leaves five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his son Richard J.
Buckley, Jr., and his brother, William H. Buckley.
Calling hours will be
Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friends and family invited
to the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley.
Funeral services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to
Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
Malcolm "Mickey" Gross,
Jr.
 January 22, 2008
ROWLEY:
Malcolm "Mickey" Gross, Jr., 80, of Rowley, died Tuesday, January
22, 2008, in Beverly, MA, surrounded by family. He was the husband of
Ethel (Leavitt) Gross, whom he married on August 14, 1948. Born in
Ipswich on March 2, 1927, he was the son of Malcolm Gross, Sr., and
Gladys (Brown) Boylan, and stepson of Arthur Boylan.
He graduated in 1944 from Ipswich High School. He was a mechanic and
operated Mickey's Cities Service Station in Rowley and M&A Bass River
Service Station in Beverly. He was formerly employed by and retired from
Zampell Refractories in Beverly and Newburyport. During retirement, he
was employed as a courier for ARMS in Danvers and a crossing guard at
the Pine Grove Elementary School in Rowley.
Mickey served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946 serving in World War II.
Mickey was a past Fire Chief and Life member of the Rowley Volunteer
Fire Protection Association. He served on the Rowley Municipal Water
Board. He was a member of the Rowley VFW Post 5707. Mickey loved horse
racing and greyhound racing, early mornings with his friends at the
Agawam Diner, feeding and watching backyard birds and spending time with
his family.
In addition to his wife of 59 years, he is survived by two children,
Pamela Durkee and her husband Michael of Rowley; and Michael C. Gross
and his companion, Lisa Stormann, of Carmel, ME; four grandchildren,
Ryan Durkee of Rowley, Tammy Berkey of Farmington, ME, Kristin Gross of
Auburn, ME, and Christopher Gross of New Sharon, ME; two
great-grandchildren, Tashia and Chelsie Berkey; a dear aunt, Helen Brown
of Ipswich; a brother-in-law, Eldridge Leavitt; three sisters-in-law,
Betty Leavitt, Freida Leavitt and Barbara Leavitt; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Dorothy (Gross)
Burek.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Byfield Parish
Church, Jackman Street, Georgetown, MA. Calling hours will be Friday
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent Street, Rowley. Burial will be in the spring in the Main
Street Cemetery, Rowley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923 or
to The North Shore Cancer Center, 17 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA
01960.
Edith H. (Coste) Swed
 January 16, 2008
ROWLEY:
Edith H. (Coste) Swed, 90, of Rowley and formerly of Claremont, NH,
passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Seaview Retreat in Rowley
after a long Illness. She was the widow of Bronislaw Swed.
Mrs. Swed was born in Medford April 5, 1917, daughter of the late Eugene
L. and Edith (Hill) Coste.
She had been a resident of Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Everett before
moving to Claremont, NH, in 1971. There she enjoyed being a loving
homemaker while working part time at Claremont Savings Bank. An
accomplished seamstress, she also enjoyed crafts such as knitting,
crocheting, and flower arranging. Edith enjoyed bridge and cribbage
parties with friends and was an excellent cook. While in Massachusetts
she was an active member of Greater Boston Association for Retarded
Citizens and was active in creating a shelter/workshop for adults with
special needs in Claremont, NH.
Edith is survived by her son, Lawrence A Swed of Salem, NH; her daughter
Paula and husband Lawrence Buckless of Rowley; her grandchildren Todd L.
and Scott P. Buckless of Rowley; and many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her daughter Linda M. Swed (Rowley); her sisters, Dorothy
Hall (Reading), Frances Brissette (Malden), Alberta Nolan (Revere),
Vivienne Higgins (Melrose), and Geraldine LaPlant (Foxboro); and her
brothers Eugene Coste (Dedham), LeRoy Coste (Wilmington), and Charles
Coste (Billerica).
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Woodlawn
Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling
hours will be Sunday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts & Son Funeral
Home, 14 Independent St. Rowley.
Muriel I.
(Hamilton) Riley
January 8, 2008
NEWBURYPORT: Muriel I. (Hamilton) Riley, 83, of Newburyport,
formerly of Medford and Georgetown, died Tuesday evening at her home.
She was the widow of Robert A. Riley.
Mrs. Riley was born in Medford on November 13, 1924, daughter of the
late Howard and Martha (Henderson) Hamilton.
Muriel was an accomplished artist of Early American style painting. She
operated many businesses from her home over the years. She enjoyed
antique shopping all over New England and Canada. She especially enjoyed
traveling to Ireland with her late husband and her children. In recent
years, she volunteered with the Ipswich Senior Center.
Mrs. Riley is survived by her children and their spouses: Martha and
Peter Merrill of Rowley; David and Janice Riley of Peabody; Thomas Riley
of Kensington, NH; and Robert Riley of Winchester; a sister, Doris Fader
of Drakes Island, ME; eight grandchildren, Peter A. Merrill, Michael R.
Merrill, Sarah Gove, Katelyn Merrill, Callie Merrill, Michael Riley,
Malachi Riley, and Angelina Riley. She also leaves three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. There will be no
calling hours. Burial will be in South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 36
Cameron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140-1102.
Harold P. Doane,
Jr.
January 7, 2008
SEBRING, FL: Harold P. Doane, Jr., 83, of Gilmanton, NH, and
Sebring, FL, died January 7, 2008, in Sebring. He was the husband of
Barbara (Varney) Doane.
Mr. Doane was born in Beverly on February 22, 1924, son of the late
Harold P., Sr. and Olive (Porter) Doane.
Mr. Doane was retired as a Lt. Commander of the United States Navy. He
was a veteran of WW II, in which he served as a pilot. Harold was a
member of Budleigh Masonic Lodge AF & AM of Beverly and also of the
Washington Royal Arch Chapter in Salem. He was the owner of the Porter
Farm Ice Cream and Dairy in Beverly. He wintered in Sebring since 1992.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons and
daughters-in-law: David and Nancy Doane of North Attleboro; Thomas and
Elizabeth Doane of Rowley; Michael and Pamela Doane of Danvers; and
Jeffery and Melody Doane of Fremont, NH; thirteen grandchildren; and
thirteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Donald Doane,
late of Rowley.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 1:00
p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street,
Rowley. Masonic services will precede the memorial service at 12:30 p.m.
at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in the spring in Lakeview
Cemetery, Wolfboro, NH. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity
of the donor's choice.
John H. "Jack" Ward
January 6, 2008
ALBANY, NY: John H. "Jack" Ward of Albany, NY, longtime resident
of Newburyport, Ipswich, and Rowley after a short illness. He was the
husband of Dale Duncan-Ward.
Mr. Ward was born in Waltham, MA, in 1935 to John H. Ward, Sr., and
Genevieve (Melanson) Ward. Mr. Ward was a graduate of Ipswich High
School. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and had a career as an
executive in the defense industry. He was an avid sailor and power
boating enthusiast, having sailed the East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico,
the Caribbean, St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes.
In addition to his wife Dale, he is survived by his children Mark of
Seabrook, NH; Rebecca Acselrod of Westport, CT; Jonathan of Melrose, MA;
Blair Duncan of Fairfax, VA; Cynde Roth of San Diego, CA; Amiee Todd of
Duanesburg, NY; and by twelve grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held at F.S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home in
Rowley, MA, on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the same location at 10:00 a.m. on
Friday followed by burial at Highland Cemetery in Ipswich.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Voluntary Service GPF 1312,
VA Medical center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Arthur M. "Skip"
Harrington, Jr.
 January
1, 2008
ROWLEY: Arthur M. "Skip" Harrington, Jr., 67, of Rowley, formerly of
Ipswich, died suddenly January 1, 2008, at the Anna Jaques Hospital in
Newburyport. He was the husband of Joanne M. (Weston) Harrington.
Mr. Harrington was born in Ipswich on January 21, 1940, son of the late Arthur
M. Sr. and Florence "Mickey" (Hurd) Harrington.
Skip was a lobster dealer and proprietor of the Essex Lobster Co. in Essex. He
enjoyed fishing and at one time had a bait business in Essex. He was a devoted
dad and always found as much time as possible to spend with his family.
In addition to his wife Joanne, to whom he had been married 35 years, he is
survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeffrey MacIntosh of
Centerville, Iowa, and Dorothy Harrington of Rowley; a brother and
sister-in-law, Robert and Nora Harrington of Ipswich; also three grandchildren,
Andrew, Annabell and Adeline; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his brother Richard.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the New Highland Cemetery,
Town Farm Road, Ipswich. There will be no calling hours.
Daniel J. "Dan-O" Wilson
December 28, 2007
ROWLEY: Daniel J. "Dan-O" Wilson, 43, of Rowley, died Friday, December 28, 2007, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dan was born February 5, 1964, son of the late Joseph A. and Judith R. (Poland) Wilson.
He worked as a carpenter for his company Wilson Construction of Rowley. He had served with the U.S. Army and was a member of Rowley Veterans Association and the AMVETS of Ipswich. A boater and fisherman, Dan was a member of the Rowley River Boaters Association.
Dan enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and being with his family and many friends. He enjoyed gardening and cooking and was so good at it that his friends called him "Butch Crocker." Dan loved life and being with his many friends.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his fiancée, Sandra Noonan-Jozokos, and two children, Kaleigh and Zachary Jozokos; and his brother Reed Wilson, all of Rowley.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley. Spring burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory my be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923. For information, directions or to express condolences call
800-375-7763.
Ruth B. (Johnson)
Girard
December 25, 2007
SALISBURY: Ruth B. (Johnson) Girard, 89, of Salisbury and
formerly of Rowley, died December 25, 2007, at the Anna Jaques Hospital
in Newburyport. She was the wife of Leonard C. Girard.
Mrs. Girard was born June 25, 1918, in South Hampton, NH, daughter of
the late Irving P. and Edith (Courtis) Johnson.
She was a graduate of Manning High School in Ipswich. Following her
retirement from Atkinson Lumber Yard, she and her husband relocated to
Arizona for 18 years prior to returning to New England. She enjoyed
playing golf.
In addition to her husband, Ruth is survived by a son, Daniel J. Girard
of East Charlemont; a daughter, Margaret Roberts of Atkinson, NH; a
sister, Evelyne O'Neil of Concord, NH; a son-in-law, George Roberts of
Salisbury; and a daughter-in-law, Paula Girard of Salisbury; also nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a
daughter, Judith Hordon.
A funeral mass will be offered Saturday At 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's
Church, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley. Spring burial will be in the
Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Calling hours will be Friday 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street,
Rowley. For information, directions or to express condolences call
800-375-7763.
 Florence (Desjardins) MacDonald
December 23, 2007
ROWLEY: Florence (Desjardins) MacDonald, 90, a longtime resident
of Rowley, died Sunday afternoon at the Brigham Manor Nursing Home in
Newburyport. She was the widow of John M. MacDonald.
Mrs. MacDonald was born in Salem on September 28, 1917, daughter of the
late Ludger and Emma (Boudreau) Desjardins.
She worked as a bookkeeper at the former MacDonald's Store and the
present Rowley Pharmacy. She was a graduate of the former Perley High
School in Georgetown, and was a member and daily attendant at St Mary's
Church in Rowley.
Florence is survived by her children William and wife Maureen MacDonald
of Rowley; James and wife Susan MacDonald, and David MacDonald, all of
Newbury; Elizabeth and husband Kenneth Costa of Groveland; Carol and
husband Ralph Farnsworth of Rowley; and Bonnie Stone of Salisbury; also
thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by her brother Arthur Desjardins and her two sisters, Alice Thompson and
Belle Pelletier.
A funeral mass will be offered Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary's
Church, Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley. Spring burial will be in the
Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Calling hours will precede the funeral on
Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's Church of Rowley,
c/o St. Mary's Rectory, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA 01833, or to
the charity of the donor's choice. For information, directions or to
express condolences call 800-375-7763.
Philip A. Eldridge
December 10, 2007
AMESBURY: Philip A. Eldridge, 81, of Amesbury died early Monday
morning at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH. He was the husband of the
late Marjorie A. (Masterson) Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge was born in
Mattapoisett, MA, on July 23, 1926, son on the late Nomas A. and Lucy
(Kinney Eldridge.
He was retired from the U.S. army after 22 years where he reached the
rank of SSG. He served in Japan, Korea, the Dominican Republic and
Germany. Following his years in the army he worked in security at
Cumberland Farms and also at Seabrook Station. He enjoyed baseball,
golfing, horseshoes and playing video games. He was also a nature lover
and loved to feed any wild animals that would come to his yard.
Mr. Eldridge is survived by his children, Tobie and Linda Eldridge of
Hampton, NH; Philip A. Eldridge, Jr., of North Hampton; Mathew Eldridge
of Exeter; Elizabeth and0 Delbert Tubbs of Idaho; and Rosemarie and
Bruce Seymour of Maine.
Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours. Burial
will be in the Cushing Cemetery in Mattapoisett.
 Anna
O. Kent
November 26, 2007
ROWLEY: Anna O. Kent, the oldest Rowley resident and holder of
the Boston Post Cane, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2007, with
family at her side.
Anna was born on March 26, 1903, in Boston, MA, daughter of Amelia and
Santos Bottari and one of seven children. After graduating from business
school, she married and moved to Rowley with Charles Oakes. Together
they started the Rowley Garage on Main Street and sold Packard
Automobiles and gasoline. Between the years 1925 and 1927 she taught
many people how to drive a car. At this time it was most unusual for
women to drive. She was an expert driver and was able to drive until she
gave up her license in 1995. She had a clean driving record.
After the death of her husband Charles in 1929, she later married Howard
Kent. She operated cabins, a small dining room and gas station until
World War II, at which time these business operations were ceased due to
the gasoline rationing. Howard predeceased her in 1975.
The Rowley community and its people were her life. Even in the early
90's she often visited friends in the nursing home. She could often be
seen taking a daily walk and visiting friends and neighbors.
She loved to cook, sew, knit and crochet. She prided herself in having a
large garden plot where she grew an abundance of vegetables, always
having plenty to share with family and neighbors throughout the growing
season. During the spring and summer, you would always find Anna in her
garden. Many of her vegetables and flowers took top prizes in the
Topsfield Fair, year after year. Before moving to Sea View Retreat, she
kept a small vegetable garden by the side of her home. Just as gardening
was a part of her life, she also loved to cook, and there are many who
remember Anna's homemade donuts and pies.
When the weather was too cold to
garden she kept busy knitting and crocheting sweaters, hats, mittens and
afghans. Some of her handiwork took first prizes at the Topsfield Fair.
Anna was a member of St. Mary's Church and for many years was a choir
member. She participated in the church's fundraising efforts such as
rummage sales and suppers. She was also an active member of Rowley
Grange, and it was through her diligence and weekly Whist parties that
Rowley Grange was able to purchase the hall now known as the Rowley
Grange Community Hall. Even in her 90's she continued to do what she
could to help prepare fundraising suppers.
Anna was co-founder of the Rowley Printing Company, owned by son Donald.
She worked as a bookbinder and packer from 1958 till the company closed.
During her lifetime she also worked at the Hytron, the Post Office, and
as a cook at the Governor Dummer Academy.
Anna is survived by a sister, Josephine DelOrfarno of Medford. She is
also survived by four children and their spouses: Barbara and Allan
Gaspar of Newbury; Marlene and James Norton of Hampton, NH; Donald and
Ann Kent of Rowley; and Richard Kent of Rowley. She adored her 13
grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren and
17 nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be offered at St. Mary's Church, Main Street (Rt 1A), on
Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the F.S. Roberts
and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Rowley Grange Scholarship Fund, C/O Rowley
Grange, Box 49, Rowley, MA 01969. For information, directions or to
express condolences call 800-375-7763.
Carole Grant
November 12, 2007
BOXFORD: Carole Grant, age 66, died November 12 after a 15-year
battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 10, 1941, in Whitmire,
South Carolina, and was the beloved daughter of Nina Brown Grant and the
late Charles Boyd Grant, Sr. She was also the sister of Cary Grant of
Spartanburg, South Carolina, Carl Grant of Charleston, South Carolina,
and the late Charles Boyd Grant, Jr., of Columbia, South Carolina. In
addition to her brothers, Ms. Grant is survived by several nieces and
nephews. She grew up in the same town as most of her uncles and aunts
and was close to several cousins who still live in Whitmire.
Ms. Grant was a graduate of the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in
Columbia and later attended the University of Kentucky where she
received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She received a Masters
Degree in Adult Education from Boston University in Massachusetts.
She lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for close to 30 years and worked
at Mount Auburn Hospital, one of the Harvard Teaching Hospitals. She
began working as a Head Nurse on a medical unit and retired as the Vice
President of Human Resources. Ms. Grant enjoyed working at the hospital
and will be remembered for her many accomplishments, but her favorite
responsibilities included the education of staff and managers. She was
instrumental in the hospital's effort for Quality Improvement and was a
dedicated leader of multiple teams charged with improving the quality of
care that patients received.
However, with all her accomplishments, she was most proud of her
daughter, Hagan Rivers. She frequently said that Hagan was the joy of
her life. Ms. Grant is survived by her daughter, her son-in-law, David
Rivers, and two grandsons, Kaylen and Brayden. After she retired, she
lived with the Rivers family in Boxford and had the great joy of seeing
her children and her grandsons on a daily basis. She was a devoted
Mother and "Granny."
Carole and her daughter shared their love of travel. They visited many
places in the United States and in Europe, including Venice, Florence,
Assisi, Rome, Paris, England, Scotland, most of the California coast,
and the Grand Canyon.
Carole was always interested in the genealogy of her family and once she
retired, she spent many hours traveling and researching the ancestors of
her parents. In addition, she liked to write stories about her family
and the ancestors and attended writing classes at the Boxford Council on
Aging. She was a voracious reader of mysteries and enjoyed sewing.
Carole was also an avid bird watcher and for many years banded birds on
Nantucket as part of a national study on the migration of birds. When
she could no longer go out birding, she kept several feeders at her
windows so the birds could come to visit her.
Ms. Grant will be buried in a private family service. A gathering of her
friends will take place in early December. More information can be found
at carolegrant.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Live Strong.
Karen Jeanne Russo
November 3, 2007
KISSIMMEE, FL: Karen Jeanne Russo, 42, of Kissimmee, FL, and formerly of
Newton, MA, died unexpectedly Saturday due to injuries sustained in an
automobile accident in New Mexico.
Ms. Russo was born in Newton on May 12, 1965, the daughter of Dorothy (Brown)
Russo of Rowley and the late Salvatore Russo.
Karen was an employee of Westgate Properties in Orlando, FL.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law,
George and Mary Russo of Manchester, CT, and Donald and Laura Russo of Rowley;
also five nieces and nephews, Amanda Clemenzi of Haverhill, MA, Allison Sayre of
Wilmington, MA, George Russo, Jr., of Flemington, NJ, Michael Russo of Andover,
CT, and Anne Russo of Ellington, CT. She also leaves four great-nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the F. S. Roberts
& Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Burial will be in the Newton
Cemetery, Newton. Calling hours will be Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
funeral home. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Michael A. Graf
October 11, 2007
BOXFORD: Michael A. Graf, 24, of Boxford, formerly of Georgetown, passed
away suddenly due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident on Thursday,
October 11. He was the son of Daniel R. and Rachel L. (Tucker) Graf of
Georgetown.
Michael was born in Danvers on June 14, 1983. He attended Georgetown Public
Schools.
Michael was an electrician and was employed by Stilian Electic of Georgetown. He
was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Topsfield. He loved drawing. He
was a wonderful father and was part of a large extended family.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a son, Jared Graf, and a daughter,
Audrey Graf, both of Boxford' a brother, Dennis Graf of Georgetown; his maternal
grandparents, Alan and Ruth Tucker of Boxford; and his paternal grandparents,
Joseph and Carol Graf of Georgetown.
Graveside Services will be held for Michael on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at
10:00 a.m. at the Memorial Garden of Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 River Road,
Topsfield. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Pauline M. (Comeau) Searl
October 7, 2007
GEORGETOWN: Pauline M. (Comeau) Searl, 88, of Haverhill, formerly of
Georgetown, passed away Sunday night at the Penacook Place Nursing Home in
Haverhill. She was the widow of Donald B. Searl, who died in 1999.
Mrs. Searl was born in Dover, New Hampshire, on November 8, 1918, daughter of
the late Amadee and Rose Ann (Gaudette) Comeau. She lived in Haverhill until she
was married, then moved to Georgetown where she remained for over 60 years.
Pauline loved crafts in her early years, bingo, traveling and going out to eat.
She loved people, making friends with everyone she met. But most of all she
loved her large family, and was always there with a helping hand. She was a
member of St. Mary's Church of Georgetown.
She is survived by her sons Donald and wife Joan of Groveland; Karl and wife
Delores of South Hampton, NH; Paul and wife Karen of Georgetown; daughters Rose
M. Ryan and husband Joe of Groveland; Josephine Williams and husband Robert of
Sebastian, FL; and Alice Rodgers of Byfield; sisters Rita Kelso of Newburyport
and Elodie M. Cheney of Las Vegas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to say they are ever so grateful to Penacook Place and all the
wonderful girls on Three South for the loving care and kindness shown to their
beloved and her family. The exceptional care and support brought great comfort
when needed most.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be
in the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. There will be no calling hours. Donations
in her memory may be made to Penacook Place, 150 Water St. Haverhill, MA 01830.
Mary Frances "Fran" McCrady
October 1, 2007
BYFIELD: Mary Frances "Fran" McCrady, 84, of Byfield, passed away Monday, October 1, 2007, at the Country Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Newburyport.
Mary was born in Menominee, Michigan, grew up in Osceola, Indiana, and graduated from Mishawaka High School. She completed two years of college at Indiana University. Mary was a superb athlete and played second base in the 1942 women's national softball championship game.
She was a passionate outdoors person who loved to fish, camp, swim and ski and shared these passions with her husband and children. She was a lifelong homemaker, loved antiquing, the Red Sox, and baked a great shoofly pie.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Frank McCrady; her children, Merrill (Maria) McCrady, Dennis (Barbara) McCrady, Kimberly (Terry) Osmonson, and Vanessa (Gary) Russell; her grandchildren, Allison (Andy) Sadlowski, Kelly McCrady, Eric McCrady, and Mark McCrady; her great-grandchildren, Lucas and Logan Sadlowski, her sister Martha (Tim) Shugru and her brother Merrill (Jan) Crull. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Mae and Ivan Crull, and her sister Helen Mock.
A graveside service of burial will be held at the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown, on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. The family is deeply grateful to: Dr. Michael Shea, Dr. Samuel Ellias, The Anna Jacques Hospital and the Country Manor for their loving care during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to the Massachusetts Chapter, American Parkinson Disease Association, 715 Albany St. C329, Boston,MA 02119, or to Health and Education Services, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street, Haverill, MA 01830, Attn: Pam Ryan. Arrangements by F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Anne E. Neville
September 26, 2007
ROWLEY, MA: Anne E. Neville, 88, formerly of Middleborough, died
September 26 at the Sea View Retreat after a long illness.
Born in Versailles, PA, she was the wife of the late John D. Neville of
Middleborough and the mother of Richard D. Neville of Rowley. She was
the daughter of Anthony and Philomena (Bencilosky) Bobinas.
Educated in Minersville, PA, she worked for several years in New York
City. During World War II she assembled airplane engines at Pratt &
Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT. She moved to Middleborough with
her husband in 1952 where they built and operated the Briars Motel on
Route 28. She was also employed at Maxim Motors as well as several banks
in the Middleborough area. Additionally, she was a licensed real estate
broker along with her husband. She enjoyed braiding rugs and attending
flea markets.
In addition to her son and his wife, Elaine E. O'Neill, she is survived
by her grandsons Brian J. Neville-O'Neill of Bedford and Michael B.
Neville-O'Neill of Rowley, and several nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be at the Sampson Cemetery in Lakeville.
Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Walter J. Rogers
September 7, 2007
 BYFIELD:
Walter J. Rogers, 87, of Byfield, died early Friday morning,
September 7, 2007, at Radius Healthcare in Danvers. He was the husband
of Mary A. (Soucy) Rogers.
Mr. Rogers was born in Byfield, January 9, 1920, son of the late George
A. and Elizabeth (Tracy) Rogers.
He attended local schools and was a WWII veteran serving as a Sgt. in
the U.S. Army with the 213 Military Police Company. He fought in New
Guinea and South Philippines.
Mr. Rogers was retired in 1985 after 40 years with the Byfield Felting
Co. He and his wife later opened Log Cabin Antiques at Todd Farm in
Rowley where he was well known for refinishing furniture. Most recently,
with eyesight failing, his hobby became rose gardening. He was most
proud of his "Bob Hope" rose, a beautiful long stem red rose.
In addition to his wife of 31 years, he is survived by two daughters,
Marsha Lee of Byfield and Annemarie Greco and her partner Peter Johnson
of Somerville; three sons, Mike Rogers of Byfield, Chris Greco and his
wife Susan of Salisbury, and Ron Rogers and his wife Joanne of Lyman,
Nebraska; also eight grandchildren, Jennifer Lee, Nicole Greco, Lucas
Greco and Ashley, Melody, Stormy, Destiny and Harley Rogers; his
brothers, James of Haverhill and Paul and his wife Betty of Byfield; and
one sister, Eleanor Pepin of Byfield. He was predeceased by his first
wife, Wanda (Tracz) Rogers, and brothers George, Thomas and John and
sisters Mary Stevens and Theresa Searle.
Funeral services will be Monday, Sept 10, at 10:00 a.m. in the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. Rowley. Burial will be
in South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be Sunday 5:00
to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to
Protection Fire Co., No. 1, Central St. Byfield, MA 01922.
Rev. Edward
Cuthbert
August 23, 2007
GEORGETOWN: Rev. Edward
Cuthbert, 95, died at his daughter's home in Georgetown, MA, on
Thursday, August 23, 2007.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Ps.
116:15) Rev. Cuthbert was born on March 28, 1912, in
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. He came to the United States at the age of
13 with his mother Jane (Leith) Murray Cuthbert and his brother Sidney
and sister Caroline. One source of great pride and joy was in passing
the exam to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
In 1929, he was born again at the Calvary Baptist Church in New York
City. Hearing God's call, he prepared for the Christian ministry,
graduating from Wheaton College in Illinois in 1935 and in 1938 from
Eastern Baptist Seminary in Philadelphia. He served Baptist Churches in
Olyphant and Philadelphia PA, Vincentown, NJ, Sayre, PA, Newburgh, NY,
and Stratford, CT. After his retirement, he became a Minister at large
for the American Baptist Convention, serving faithfully at Bristol, RI;
Ansonia, CT; Exeter, Concord, Northwood, and Newport, NH; and Amesbury,
MA. He was much loved for his pastoral care.
Rev. Cuthbert is predeceased by his wife Catherine P.S.G. (Center)
Cuthbert (1999), his son Alexander MacLaren (2002), his brother Sidney
(1974), and his sister Caroline Gruhler (1999). He is survived by his
daughter Miriam M.C. Boylan and her husband the Rev. Dr. William E.
Boylanl four grandchildren, Andrea Polnaszek and her husband Rev. Perry
Polnaszek of Chippewa Falls, WI, Andrew Boylan and his wife Lauren
(Saunders) of Santa Fe, NM, Alexander and Alexandra Boylan of Studio
City, CA. He leaves three great grandchildren: Will (7), Isabelle (5),
and Jael Polnaszek (10 months), also two nephews and two nieces.
A family graveside service and internment will be held at the Flushing
Cemetery, Long Island, NY. on Tuesday, September 18th.
Timothy D. Shanahan
July 28, 2007
ROWLEY: Timothy D. Shanahan, 31, of Wethersfield Street, Rowley,
died unexpectedly Friday at his home. Tim was born October 8, 1975, in
Lynn, the son of Richard and Deborah (Drew) Shanahan.
Tim attended Pine Grove school and graduated from Triton Regional High
School. He became a horticulturalist. He loved plants and the care of
them. He loved the outdoors and he loved life.
In addition to his parents, Tim is survived by his maternal
grandparents, William and Phyllis Drew of Peabody; paternal grandmother
Elizabeth Shanahan of Lynn; his brother, Richard M. Shanahan of
Haverhill; a niece, Beverly Shanahan of Salem; and many loving aunts,
uncles, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the
Main Street Cemetery, Main Street (RT 1A), Rowley. There will be no
calling hours. Please omit flowers. Expressions of sympathy in his
memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Helen F. (Connors)
Sharpe
July 22, 2007
TOPSFIELD: Helen F. (Connors) Sharpe, formally of Gilford, NH,
and Topsfield, MA, passed away Sunday July 22, 2007 at The Port Rehab
and Nursing Center in Newburyport , MA. She was born and raised on the
Lawrence Farm in Topsfield and as a young girl enjoyed working with her
uncles on the Connors farm in Danvers.
She graduated from Topsfield High School in 1938 and Burdett College in
1940. During World War II, she worked at Sylvania in Danvers and later
became a member of the Eastern Star and the V.F.W. in Middleton, MA. She
was also employed at Essex Sand and Gravel and then took a position as
executive secretary at The Murray Printing Company in Forge Village, MA.
Her retirement years were spent in Portsmouth, NH.
She was married to Robert F. Thomas until his death in 1971. She enjoyed
reading, knitting, gardening and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn L. Hudon of Rowley and Nancy L.
Clark of St. Petersburg, FL. Her grandchildren include Edmund N. Hudon
of Byfield; Robert G. Hudon of Boynton Beach, FL; Kerry L. Clark of
Gulfport, FL; and Thomas G. Clark of Gulfport, FL. Great grandchildren
include David Hudon and Timothy Hudon of Byfield and Grace Masterson and
Emma Clark of Gulfport, FL.
Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Port Rehab and Nursing
Center 113 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. Arrangements by the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
Carole E. Meehan
July 3, 2007
DANVERS: Carole E. Meehan, 76, prior 20-year resident of Beverly
and 25-year resident of Rowley, died early Tuesday morning at the Harborside Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Danvers, following an extended
illness.
She was born in Salem, July 25, 1930, daughter of the late Dorothy B.
Legro and William B. Meehan.
Carole had many gifts. She was a graduate of Beverly High School. She
wrote and played on piano, wrote her class ode (song) , she learned to
play by "ear." She also was granted best girl athlete in her yearbook
for basketball.
She entered into the Marine Corps Reserves and completed basic training
at Paris Island. Until illness forced her retirement, she worked in the
family antique business.
Carole is survived by a brother, Jeffrey H. Legro of Winterport, ME; a
sister, Rosemary M. Swenson and her husband C. John Swenson, Jr. of
Dracut; a nephew, Carl J. Swenson, III, and his wife Elaine; a niece,
Kristin A. Lyons and her husband James; a niece Karen L. Guay and her
husband Christopher'; and many great nieces and nephews, also her aunts
Natalie Pendleton and Barbara Powell. She was the sister of the late
Joanne Walsh and is survived by her brother-in-law John Walsh and their
children, all of Long Island, NY.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements
by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley. You may send
condolences by emailing
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home.
 Yvette
Marie (Lavigne) Moran
June 19, 2007
ROWLEY: Yvette Marie (Lavigne) Moran, 49, of Rowley passed away
Tuesday, June 19, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the
beloved wife of Peter C. Moran and mother of Thomas, 17, and Patrick, 11.
Mrs. Moran was born February 17, 1958, daughter of Donald Joseph and
Gertrude (Gray) Lavigne of Methuen, MA. She is also the daughter-in-law of Rosemary and John Moran of Woburn, MA.
Yvette is a graduate of North Adams State College and was employed as a
social worker specializing in child protection and adoption for the
Department of Social Services and supported the efforts of "Wednesday's
Child" adoption program. She also worked as a substitute teacher in the
Pine Grove School in Rowley. She especially enjoyed her time as a CCD
teacher at St. Mary's Church in Rowley.
In addition to her husband and sons, Yvette is survived by her family
Patti & Glen D'Agata and Donald & Maria Lavigne of Methuen, Kathi
Lavigne and Traci & Mike Milnes of Haverhill; Terri & Chris Bassett of
Derry, NH; John & Ellen Moran of South Windsor, CT; Bernadette & James
King of North Reading; Thomas & Linda Moran of McLean, VA; Rev. Terence
Moran of Chelsea; Brian & Kerri Moran of Rowley; Liz & Derek Dunn of
Wilmington; and seventeen nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be offered Friday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church,
Main St (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. Calling
hours will be Thursday 3-7 PM at F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent St., Rowley
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Christian
Children's Fund, P.O. Box 26507, Richmond, VA, 23261-6507,
www.christianchildrensfund.org, 800-776-6767. For information or
directions please call 1-800-375-7763.
Jeanne P.
(Anderson) Grover
June 14, 2007
ROWLEY: Jeanne P. (Anderson) Grover, 82, a long time Rowley
resident passed away Tuesday evening at New England Rehabilitation
Hospital in Danvers. She was the widow of Warren C. Grover.
Mrs. Grover was born in Waltham, April 14, 1925, daughter of the late
Walther A.E. and Jeannette I. (Haldy) Anderson.
Jeanne graduated from Waltham High
School in 1943; she attended a year of college at Emerson College and
two years at Bridgewater State College. She earned her LLB from New
England School of Law. She worked as a Title Examiner for many years and
then as a free lance title examiner. Jeanne was the Town Clerk for the
Town of Rowley for many years.
Jeanne was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rowley and of
the Florence Jewett Society. She was a former member of the Council on
Aging. She was a member of the Golden Age Club, a Past President of the
North Shore City and Town Clerk's Association; a member of the Mass.
Town and Clerk's Assoc. She was a notary public. She was former member
of the Garden Club of Rowley. She had owned the Grover Tree Farm in
Rowley. She was a former member of the Manchester Health Club where she
enjoyed swimming. She also enjoyed sewing.
Mrs. Grover is survived by her son and daughter, Warren C. Grover of
Lincoln, Illinois and Penny-Jeanne (Grover) Milauskas of East
Bridgewater and a brother Walter H. Anderson of E. Dennis; also seven
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at
10:00AM in the First Congregational Church, Main Street (RT1A), Rowley.
Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be
Monday, 6-8PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
Street, Rowley. For information or directions call 800-375-7763.
Alma M. (Saulnier)
Kneeland
June 11, 2007
ROWLEY: Alma M. (Saulnier) Kneeland, 88, of Rowley, died June 2,
2007, at the Caldwell Nursing Home in Ipswich. She was the beloved wife
of Harold Kneeland.
Mrs. Kneeland was born in Ipswich January 18, 1919, daughter of the late
Fred and Mary (Doucette) Saulnier. She was a homemaker and enjoyed time
with her family.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kneeland is survived by two daughters,
Cecille Mazzella of Rowley and Leona Miller of Englewood, FL; also a
brother, Emil Saulnier; and a sister, Lucy Titus. She was predeceased by
her daughter Nancy Amerio.
Funeral services were private with arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home of Rowley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
Virginia (Wallace) Murray
May 29, 2007
SEABROOK, NH: Virginia (Wallace) Murray, 89, of Seabrook, formerly of
Rowley, died Monday at Exeter Hospital in Exeter. She was the widow of Arthur E.
Murray.
Mrs. Murray was born in Lynnfield on July 14, 1917, daughter of the late Norman
and Mary (Russell) Wallace.
Virginia was a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making clothes.
She also loved gardening and painting. She had been a volunteer at the Anna
Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She enjoyed spending her winters in Ft.
Lauderdale, FL.
Mrs. Murray is survived by her daughter Susanna McPherson of Seabrook, two
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son
Richard.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Burial will be in Main Street
Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to
a local animal shelter. For information or directions please call
1-800-375-7763.
William S. Rawson, Jr.
May 21, 2007
ROWLEY: William S. Rawson, Jr., 79, of Rowley and longtime resident of Rowley died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Brigham Manor Nursing Home in Newburyport. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Clements) Rawson.
Mr. Rawson was born in Lynn, Jan. 7, 1929 son of the late William, Sr. and Rita (Comeau) Rawson.
A veteran of WWII and the Korean War, he served with the United States Air Force.
Mr. Rawson was retired as a machinist. He attended Lynn Classical High School and Lynn Trade School. He was a well-rounded craftsman and sportsman. He was a member of Rowley VFW Post 5707 and Ipswich VFW Post 1093.
In addition to his wife Mr. Rawson is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Debra Rawson & Wayne Dunnick, of Portland, OR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Will & Margaret Rawson of Groveland, John C. & Ireene Rawson of Rowley and Joe W. & Lisa Rawson of Newburyport; two sisters, Nadine Hurd and Verna White, both of Peabody; also a granddaughter, Jordan Rawson of Newburyport.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Burial will be in Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. For information or directions pleas call 1-800-375-7763.
Sharon Jean (Pikul)
Rogers
May 16, 2007
SALISBURY: Sharon Jean (Pikul) Rogers, 50, of Salisbury died
peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Shaughnessy-Kaplin
Hospital in Salem. She was the wife of Fred L. Rogers.
Sharon was born Jan. 19, 1957 in Ipswich daughter of Stanley J. Pikul of
Rowley and the late Bertha (Kowalski) Pikul. She grew up on the Pikul
farm in Rowley.
Sharon attended Triton and Whittier Regional Schools and was employed in
security at Salisbury Beach. She loved Salisbury Beach and the Topsfield
Fair. She attended every fair for 33 years, being there at the opening
until closing and all days in between every year. She especially loved
the horse shows at the arena. She was known for her love for all animals
and was always kind to them. Sharon loved all her nephews, great
nephews, great niece and all children, Sharon loved Elvis and his music.
When she was younger she had long golden locks and was a ballerina. She
also was a member of the Girl Scouts. Her sister Janet always called her
Thitha.
In addition to her husband and father Sharon is survived by her brothers
and sisters-in-law, Stanley J., Jr. & Lucy Pikul, Eugene & Donna Pikul,
Daniel Pikul, her sister Janet Blanchette, her brother & sister in law
Jim and Marie Shaw, also five nephews, Bill Blanchette III, Stanley
Pikul III, Eugene Pikul Jr., Jeremy Pikul and Danny Blanchette, and
several great nephews and one great niece.
A funeral mass will be offered Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's
Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Burial will be in South Byfield
Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. In
lieu of flowers donations will be graciously accepted by the family. For
information or directions please call 1-800-375-7763.
Muriel H. (McKay)
Flewelling
 May
13, 2007
IPSWICH: Muriel H. (McKay) Flewelling, 94, passed away early
Sunday morning at the Caldwell Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
in Ipswich. She had been a resident of Rowley and a long-time resident
of Ipswich. She was the widow of Clarence E. "Chick" Flewelling.
Mrs. Flewelling was born in Newburyport on May 5, 1913, daughter of the
late Frank and Elizabeth (McGuire) McKay.
Muriel graduated from Newburyport High School, class of 1931, and later
from Burdett College in Lynn. She worked for Sylvania in Ipswich and
also for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover.
She was a former member of the Cable Hospital Auxiliary, the Ipswich
Women's Club and the Rowley Council on Aging. She enjoyed reading and
doing crossword puzzles, also sewing and knitting. Muriel was loved by
all her friends and was everyone's Nana.
Mrs. Flewelling is survived by her grandchildren, David and Donna Player
of More Park, CA; Peter and June Player, of Park City, UT; and Amanda
and Robert Auen of Hamilton; also nine great-grandchildren, Heather
Player, Erik Player, Stephanie Player, Shanna Regan, C. Max Player, Emma
Player, Natalie Player, Robert Auen, Jr. and Chris Auen. She was
pre-deceased by her daughter Muriel E. Player and two grandchildren,
Dinah Leadbetter and Chris Player.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Burial will be in
Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00
p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice
of the North Shore, 10 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923.
 Ellen
E. "Betty" (Hinckley) Savage
April 11, 2007
ROWLEY: Ellen E. "Betty" (Hinckley) Savage, 86, of Rowley, passed
away Wednesday afternoon at the Brigham Manor Nursing Home in
Newburyport. She was the widow of Robert W. Savage.
Mrs. Savage was born in Ipswich on December 25, 1920, daughter of the
late Ezra and Beatrice (Arsenault) Hinckley.
Mrs. Savage graduated from High School in Ipswich. She went on to work
as a Nurse's Aide at the Seaview Retreat in Rowley, the Clam Box
Restaurant in Ipswich and for many years at the family business, Savage
Seafood in Rowley.
She loved music and appeared in the minstrel shows in Rowley. She loved
going to the North Shore Music Theatre and other theatres to see
performers and plays.
Mrs. Savage is survived by two sons, Ronald W. and Sandra Savage and
Michael Savage all of Rowley; two daughters, Judith and George Tebbetts
of Amesbury and Sharon Magee and Ronald Thistlewood of Rowley; also
seven grandchildren: Sue Nolan and husband Robert; Robert Tebbetts and
wife Kimberly all of Rowley; Melissa Tebbetts of Amebury, Michael
Tebbetts of Newburyport; Laurie Tebbetts of Virginia Beach, VA, Julie
Savage and Christopher Magee and fiancée Raeann Bouzianis, all of
Rowley; six great-grandchildren: Sean, Bryanna, Connor and Riley
Tebbetts; Nicole, Nolan and Abigail Magee; and several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her son Robert W. Savage, Jr., her
son-in-law Ronald Magee, two brothers, Roland and Joseph Hinckley, and
her sister Martha Grant.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. mnjin the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Calling hours will be
Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Main
Street Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to The Rowley
Volunteer Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 281, Rowley, MA 01969.
For information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
John James Fenders, Jr.
April 7, 2007
ROWLEY:
John James Fenders, Jr.
(Jack), a 65-year resident of Rowley in his 98th year. Jack was born in
Newburyport on December 4, 1909, the son of John James and Annie
Veronica (Gorman) Fenders and the sister of Elizabeth Jeanne (Fenders)
Healey. Another sister, Martha Fenders, died in infancy. He grew up in
Newburyport, graduating from Newburyport High School in 1928 as a four
letter athlete, and played basketball and baseball for Newburyport teams
for many years thereafter. He graduated from the Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Institute of Chicago and had a long career in sales in the
dairy industry.
Jack served the town of Rowley in many elected and appointed positions:
the Board of Selectmen as both a member and as Chairman, between 1966
and 1974, the Planning Board (1953-1960), Zoning Board of Appeals
(1961-1966), Finance Committee (1977-1979). He served on the Rowley
Council on Aging in 1974, and the David E. Smith Trust Fund for Seniors
in both member and Chairman positions (1975-1983). He was Chairman of
the Republican Town Committee during the 1960s.
Jack was married to the former Maude Damon Emerson for 68 years until
her death in 2003. He leaves two daughters: Lisabeth Emerson (Fenders)
Johnston and Suzanne Gorman (Fenders) Winter and their husbands, Jere
Bowman Johnston and John Calvin Winter. He leaves four grandchildren:
Jonathan Fenders Johnston, Natasha Elizabeth (Johnston) Bowens, John
Benjamin Winter, and Kelly Ann Winter; daughter-in-law Adrienne Johnston
and son-in-law Marx Bowens; and five great grandchildren: Finn and
Breckan Johnston and Anne, Eliza, and Nina Bowens. Jack loved his family
dearly and was always interested and involved in their lives. He will be
remembered with love as a smart and loyal Dad, and as a man of strong
beliefs and passionate opinions who never avoided expressing them and
who always relished a good argument.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 16, at
11:30 a.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Rowley Council on Aging,
The David E. Smith Fund, and the American Heart Association. For
information or directions, please call 1-800-375-7763.
Geraldine
A. Willis
March 31, 2007
IPSWICH: Geraldine A. (Kruchten)
Willis, 76, of Ipswich, died Friday evening at the Salem Hospital in
Salem. She was the wife of Robert J. Willis.
Mrs. Willis was born in Saugus, August 19, 1930, daughter of the late
George H. and Edith (Norris) Kruchten.
Mrs. Willis worked as a secretary for General Electric in Lynn. She and
five other secretaries met once each month for 35 years to play canasta
and were still friends in spite of this. She also enjoyed playing
dominoes with three first cousins.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters and a
son-in-law, Joan and her husband Glenn Davis of Warren, NH, and Brooke
Miller of Louisville, KY; also five grandchildren, Gary Pellegrini,
Stephen Pellegrini, Elizabeth Pellegrini, David Raymond, and Erika
Raymond; and a great-granddaughter, Kayla Pellegrini.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley.
Calling hours will be Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the
funeral home. Burial will be in the Linebrook Cemetery, Ipswich.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street,
Framingham, MA 01701-9376. For information or directions, call
800-375-7763.
Natalie C. Malloy
March 23, 2007
NEWBURYPORT: Mrs. Natalie
(Carpenter) Malloy, 75, of Byfield, died Friday at the Anna Jaques
Hospital.
She was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1931, daughter
of the late G. Walter and Rebecca C. (Cameron) Carpenter.
Natalie attended the Greenfield Public Schools and was a graduate of
Greenfield High School, class of 1949, and the North Adams Teachers
College, class of 1953.
In 1958 her family relocated to North Carolina until returning to
Newburyport in 1960, and later to Byfield in 1965.
For many years she taught in Lexington and until her retirement had been
a teacher at the Pine Grove School in Rowley for over 16 years.
Natalie was a wonderful artist and was a member of the Historical
Society of Early American Decoration Inc, Strawbery Banke Chapter, the
Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Newbury Garden Club.
She treasured her summers with her family at Bustins Island Maine.
Natalie was also a very active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of
Newburyport.
She was married to the late Dr. Malcolm G. Malloy who died in 2002. Her
survivors include a son, Scott G. and his wife Virginia P. Malloy of
Pittsfield, ME; two daughters, Jennifer M. and her husband Jonathan L.
Sheats of Amesbury; Rebecca M. and her husband Barry M. Piecewicz of
Merrimac, MA; two brothers, Allan C. Carpenter and his wife Barbara of
Amherst, MA, and G. Parker Carpenter and his wife Joyce of W. Yarmouth,
MA; four grandchildren, Ashley and Brody Malloy, Cameron and Charles
Piecewicz; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of
the late Mary Jean Burr.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Memorial Service
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Newburyport.
Calling hours at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent
Street in Rowley, Will be Friday evening 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack
Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Blg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Condolences to her family may be made at
farmerfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons
Funeral Homes, Haverhill/Bradford with the cooperation of the F.S.
Roberts & Son Funeral Home.
 Alice
M. Schmidt
March 11, 2007
HAMPTON, NH: Alice Marie Schmidt, 91, died on March 11, 2007, at
Haven Health Center at Seacoast, Hampton, NH. Born in Erie, PA, November
30, 1915, she was the wife of Julian E. Schmidt, who predeceased her in
1980.
She was a lifelong native of Rowley. She was very active in the
community. She held several offices in the Eastern Star, Rebekah's, and
Rowley Grange. She was very active in the Council on Aging, Red Cross
and Topsfield Fair. She was also a member of the Ladies of Veterans
Auxilary. She helped with Wheels on Meals for the elderly. She also
volunteered in the Rowley School departments.
Alice loved to bowl, dance, travel and do crafts. She loved the holidays
and her family. She was also a breast cancer survivor of 50 years.
She is survived by eight children: Sons William E. and wife Patsy,
Robert J. Schmidt, and Julian E. Schmidt; daughters Carole Ann English
and husband Jerome, Barbara Ellen Conklin and husband Herbert, Mary
Elizabeth Ciaramitaro and husband Jerome, Velda Gladys Jones and husband
Joseph, Alice Darlene Bowen and husband William; several grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Main Street
Cemetery, Rowley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Haven
Health Center at Seacoast, Recreation Dept., 22 Tuck Rd, Hamton, NH
03842. Arrangements by the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley.
For information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
 Paul
H. Lord
March 8, 2007
ROWLEY: Paul H. Lord, 75, of Rowley died early Thursday morning
at his home with his family by his side. He had been a resident of
Rowley for 56 years. He was the husband of Leatrice (Johnson) Lord, to
whom he was married for 57 years.
Mr. Lord was born in Ipswich on January 27, 1932, son of the late Gordon
and Ruth (Bowen) Lord.
Paul was retired as a mechanic. He operated the Central Street Garage in
Rowley for 30 years. He also worked for both the Rowley Water and
Electric Departments. He served as an officer and member of the Rowley
Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was treasurer and member of
the Rowley Cribbage League, as well as the Rowley and Ipswich Bowling
leagues, both couples and men's leagues.
Paul's hobbies included reading and dancing. In his early years he
enjoyed photography, boating, coin collecting and motorcycling. In later
years he enjoyed yard sales, searching out antiques and collectibles,
and had a space at Village Antiques in Rowley. He also enjoyed traveling
around the country with his wife and friends. He was a lover of nature
and had his own backyard habitat full of birds, pets and wildlife. Paul
also was involved with the Rowley Council On Aging.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Robin Lord and Michael & Sara Lord, all of Rowley. Two
daughters and sons-in-law, Kathie & Charles Bowen of Hampton, NH, and
Nancy Marcaurelle Klebart and husband Arthur of Manchester. Also seven
grandchildren, Chad & wife Julie Lord, Aisha Lord, Joshua Bowen, Andrew
Bowen, Samantha Marcaurelle, Benjamin Marcaurelle and Elizabeth Klebart,
two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Vianne Lord, two brothers and
sisters-in law, Bruce & Linda Lord of Bellingham and John & Lorraine
Lord of Danville, NH, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by brothers Kenneth and Dean Lord.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the First
Congregational Church, Main Street, Rowley. Spring burial will be in
Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00
p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rowley Council On Aging, PO
Box 523, Rowley, MA 01969. For information or directions, please call
1-800-375-7763.
Ray F. Woods
 March
4, 2007
ROWLEY: Ray F. Woods, 89, of Rowley, died Sunday morning at
Seaview Retreat in Rowley. He was the husband of the late Viola (Rapazzo)
Woods.
Mr. Woods was born in Lyndonville, VT, on August 7, 1917, son of the
late Frederick and Alma (Welch) Woods.
Mr. Woods retired from Seabrook Station in the mid 1980s. He also worked
in construction. He was a member of the Laborer's Union Local 175 in
Lawrence. He loved gardening. He loved to travel with his wife.
Mr. Woods is survived by four daughters, Deborah Woods of Salisbury,
Donna and her husband Jeffrey McKeen of Rowley, Wilhelmina Drew of
Salisbury and Barbara Davis of Byfield; a sister, Marion Batchelder of
Milford, NH; five grandchildren, Melvin Drew, Jr., Wendi Drew, Tara
Drew, Jeffery Janvrin and Mark Davis; also five great-grandchildren,
Nicole Sheldon, Brandy Drew, Josh and Jessica Janvrin and Sean Perry.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and
Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Calling hours will be
Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Spring burial will be in the
Main Street Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 36 Cameron Ave.,
Cambridge, MA 02140. For information or directions, please call
1-800-375-7763.
Eva L. (Brookings) Haley
March 3, 2007
ROWLEY: Eva L. (Brookings) Haley, 83, a longtime resident of
Rowley, died Saturday at Port Health Care Center in Newburyport. She was
the widow of Curtis F. Haley, whom she married in 1942 in Ipswich.
Mrs. Haley was born in Wiscasset, Maine, on March 8, 1923, daughter of
the late Arthur and Edna (Patterson) Brookings.
Mrs. Haley was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Congregational
Church of Rowley; she was on the Music and Memorials Committees at the
church and was a member of the choir and the Wednesday Morning Group.
She was a former member of the Florence Jewett Society. She enjoyed
reading and making crafts for the church fair. She traveled extensively
in the Eastern United States and also took one extended trip abroad to
England.
Mrs. Haley is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Curtis W.
Haley of Rowley, Geoffrey J. and Linda Haley of Kennebunk, ME, and Paul
F. and Anne Haley of Sneads Ferry, NC; a brother and Sister-in-law,
Lowell and Barbara Brookings of New Gloucester, ME, and five
grandchildren, Jennifer Kirkbride, Geoffrey S. Haley, Curtis S. Haley,
II, Laura Haley and Elizabeth Haley. Also numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins. She was predeceased by her son Stephen Haley and a sister and
two brothers, Ruth Lemieux Hurd, Frank Hayes and Reed Brookings.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the First
Congregational Church, Main St. (Rt. 1A) Rowley. Callings hours will be
Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home,
14 Independent Street, Rowley. Spring burial will be in Main Street
Cemetery, Rowley. Donations in her memory may be made to the First
Congregational Church, 171 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969. For
information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
 Jean
N. (Briggs) Davis
March 1, 2007
AMESBURY: Jean N. (Briggs) Davis, 73, of Amesbury, died Thursday,
March 1, at the Salem Hospital in Salem, from injuries sustained from an
automobile accident. She was the wife of Gilbert Davis.
Mrs. Davis was born in Peabody on April 1, 1933, daughter of Wilbert O.
and Gettie I. (Bates) Briggs.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a member of
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Newburyport Congregation where she
had been a member for 37 years.
In addition to her husband she is survived by six children, Debra Cook
of Seabrook, NH, Jeffrey D. Davis of Barrington, NH, Pamela Collins of
Slatersville, RI, Peter Davis of Amesbury, Bradley Davis of Haverhill,
and Randy Davis of Ecuador; also thirteen grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses, 179 Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA. A period of
visitation will be Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of her
daughter, Debra Cook, 6 Elephant Rock Road, Seabrook, NH. Burial will be
in the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown, at the convenience of the
family. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 179 Storey Ave, Newburyport, MA
01950. For information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
Brad J. Eldon
February 25, 2007
SALISBURY: Brad J. Eldon, 26, of Salisbury, died early Sunday
morning at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, following a
lengthy battle with cancer. He was the longtime fiancé of Kathleen
Murphy of Rowley.
 Mr.
Eldon was born in Newburyport on September 5, 1980, son of Judith
(Eldon) McCarron of Haverhill.
Brad was employed as a carpenter in the home construction field. He was
a fun-loving, outgoing person who enjoyed fishing with his grandfather
and skiing with his uncle. He loved to go four-wheeling with his
friends; he always smiled and helped others.
In addition to his mother and fiancée, he is survived by his
step-father, Peter McCarron of Haverhill; his maternal grandparents,
Charles and Patricia Eldon of Oakland, Maine; two sisters, Mary McCarron
of Lewiston, ME, and Anne McCarron of Haverhill; three step-brothers,
Thomas McCarron of Amesbury, Michael McCarron of NH and William McCarron
of Bradford; a step-sister Cathleen and Bill Perron of NH; three uncles
and their families, George Eldon of NH, Charles Eldon, Jr., and Darren
Eldon, both of ME; and aunt and her family, Shannon Hodgon of Maine; a
great aunt and Godmother, Lorraine Merrill of Merrimack; two nieces,
Bronwyn and Isabelle; several great-aunts, uncles and cousins and his
faithful companion trigger.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the First
Congregational Church, Main Street (RT1A) Rowley. Spring burial will be
in Main Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. in the F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street,
Rowley. In lieu of flowers donations will be graciously accepted by his
family, c/o Sandy Eldon, P.O. Box 285, Chocorura, NH 03817. For
information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
Richard A. Allardice
February 22, 2007
BEVERLY: Richard A. Allardice, 53, of Beverly, died Thursday at
the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was the husband of Alida (Piecewicz)
Allardice of Beverly. Mr. Allardice was born April 5, 1953, in
Tewksbury, the son of Ursula (Allardice) Cole of Ipswich.
Richard had a deep love of the sea. His passion for the ocean was
exemplified in that he was an avid and very successful fisherman.
Richard shared his passion with his loving wife when they sailed on many
cruises. During times of leisure he enjoyed bowling and was a former
member of the Sunnyside Bowling League. Richard was employed at the
Beverly Hospital in Beverly as a maintenance painter.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son Richard
Allardice, Jr. of Beverly; a daughter, Sheri Allardice of Beverly; three
brothers-in-law, Michael Piecewicz of Salem, Daniel Piecewicz of Sutton,
and Fred Piecewicz of Salem; two sisters-in-law, Anne Piecewicz of
Salem, Lynda Piecewicz of Sutton; his granddaughter, Dabria of
Wakefield; his loving dog Ogie; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter Amanda.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley, MA 01969. A
period of visitation will precede the funeral from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the N.E.
Chapter, American Liver Foundation, 85 Winchester Street, Newton, MA
02461. For information or directions, call 800-375-7763.
Marie (Rogers) Kelley
February 13, 2007
SANBORNVILLE, NH: Marie (Rogers) Kelley, 72, of Sanbornville, NH,
and formerly of Byfield and South Hampton, NH, died Tuesday morning in
Sanbornville at the home she shared with her daughter.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Byfield on April 29, 1934, daughter of the late
Harold and Josie (Moffitt) Rogers.
She worked for many years as a lab technician at AT&T (Lucent) in
Andover. She was a past master of Quascacunquin Grange of Byfield, MA.
Mrs. Kelley loved to travel. She had many friends and was a devoted
mother, sister, aunt and grandmother.
She is survived by five children: a daughter, Kathleen Myhal Mange of
Sanbornville, NH; and four sons, Steven W. Kelley of Rochester, NH,
Donald S. Kelley of East Bridgewater, MA, Brian H. Kelley of Hawthorne,
MA, and James A. Kelley of Sanbornville, NH; three brothers, Harold
Rogers and Larry B. Rogers, both of Byfield, MA, and Orin W. Rogers of
East Wakefield, NH. She leaves seven grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A period of visitation will be held Sunday, February 18, from 12:00 to
1:00 p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St.,
Rowley. Relatives and friends invited. Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Carroll
County, P.O. Box 1620, South Main St., Wolfboro, NH 03894. For
information or directions, please call 800-375-7763.
Patricia K. Cressey
February 12, 2007
TOPSFIELD: Patricia (Kaknes) Cressey, age 74, of Topsfield died
Sunday evening at Blueberry Hill Healthcare in Beverly. She was the wife
of Robert B. Cressey.
Mrs. Cressey was raised in Winchester, MA, daughter of the late Michael
and Thelma (Warwick) Kaknes. She graduated from Winchester High School
and Florida Southern College.
She worked at Raytheon in Burlington, and the U.S. State Department
Foreign Service in Washington, DC, and Frankfurt, Germany. She was a
dedicated mother and grandmother.
She had a wonderful smile and a great outlook on life. She was an
inspiration to all who knew her. Her strength, courage, and positive
attitude guided her through life even when she was ill. She had a great
love for travel, the music of Andrea Bocelli, and spending time with her
family. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cressey is survived by her three
children (two sons, a daughter and one grandson): Daniel and Marsha
Cressey of Rowley, David and Kristen Cressey and their son Drew of
Manchester by the Sea. Her daughter Wendy Cressey and fiancée Andrew
Fournier Jr. of Boston. Two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard & Judy
Kaknes of Winter Garden, FL, Robert Kaknes and fiancée Patty McCourt,
and Linda Kaknes all of Chelmsford. She was predeceased by three
sisters: Evelyn, wife of Warren Hall; Bunny, wife of Don McDavitt; and
Jane, wife of Armand Caron.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 p.m. at F.S.
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. There will be
no calling hours. Spring burial will be in Main Street Cemetery, Rowley.
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of flowers or donations to
the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376.
For information or directions, please call 800-375-7763.
Wanda E. Crotty
February 7, 2007
FREEPORT: Wanda E. Crotty died Wednesday, February 7, at
Hawthorne House in Freeport, surrounded by loving members of her family.
Wanda was born in New Brunswick in 1912 and after graduating from the
University of New Brunswick in Fredericton she married journalist Donald
Edward Swift. Married at the height of the depression, the couple
traveled the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States
looking for work in the field of Journalism, but without success. This
marriage was remarkable and the two were completely devoted.
 The
Swifts returned to New Brunswick where Donald succeeded as a journalist
and the family grew to include two boys and three girls. In 1949,
changing their name to Crotty, the family moved to Boston and sought
treatment at the Boston Children's Hospital for Donald, Jr. who suffered
a congenital heart condition. But, he died in 1951 at the age of 13. His
father died five years later at the age of 44.
With the death of her husband, Wanda began what turned out to be an
amazing career as a Nanny, creating a meaningful and rewarding life
raising the children of the Spang, Crocker and Plum families in the
Boston area until her retirement in 1999. Her kindness, humor and solid
values enhanced the up-bringing of her charges and fostered enduring and
rewarding relationships with seven children from these families in
addition to those with her own children. Wanda's "extended family" and
their parents remained in touch with her until she passed away. Wanda
became a joy and a great source of support to them and was rewarded with
the reciprocal warmth and kindness that such relationships can engender
when they are faithfully and generously brought to life by caring
people.
Wanda was predeceased by her husband,
Donald, and her son, Donald, and by her daughters, Ingrid Peterson in
1984 and Wanda Touchie in 2006.
She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Taragowski of Arlington, Texas;
a son, Thomas Crotty of Freeport, Maine; and a number of grandchildren
and great-grandchildren in Canada and the United States.
A memorial service will be held on
Sunday, May 20, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Parish Church Congregational,
40 Main Street, Freeport, Maine.
Robert E. Sherwood, Sr.
February 7, 2007
IPSWICH: Robert E. Sherwood, Sr., 69, of Ipswich died Tuesday
morning at New England Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of
Margot (Fisher) Sherwood.
Mr. Sherwood was born in Neptune, NJ, on December 4, 1937, son of the
late Joseph H. and Olga (Patterson) Sherwood.
Mr. Sherwood was a graduate of Asbury Park (NJ) High School class of
1955. He was retired as a welder at General Ionex Corp. in Newburyport.
A member of Newburyport Elks Lodge 909, he was Past Exalted Ruler and
had served as Past District Deputy of the Massachusetts North District.
He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed remote control model airplanes
and helicopters.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Sherwood is survived by his children and
their spouses, Paula Pardue of Cherokee, AL; Sheila and Wade Pardue and
Carol and Kenneth Dixon of Belmont, MS; Dottie Darst of Knoxville, TN;
Robert E. (BJ), Jr. and Melanie Sherwood of Knoxville, TN; and Patrick
Sherwood of Ipswich. A daughter-in-law Patricia and Sean McGrath of
North Conway, NH. Two brothers Thomas and Jane Sherwood of Beverly and
Charles and Barbara Walters of Lady Lake, FL. Also 22 grandchildren and
9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Phillip Sherwood
and his brother Joseph Sherwood.
Calling hours will be Friday February 9th from 6-9 p.m., with an Elks
service at 6:00 p.m., at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14
Independent St., Rowley. Funeral services and burial will be private at
the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL
60614-1889.
For information or directions please
call 800-375-7763.
Douglas L. Miller
January 5, 2007
BYFIELD: Douglas L. "Doug"
Miller, age 78, loving husband for 46 years of Margaret P. (Preiss)
Miller of Byfield died Friday morning at the Academy Manor Nursing Home
in Andover.
Born in Swampscott the son of the
late Raymond P. and Marion (Chesley) Miller, he was attended Swampscott
schools, and graduated from Governor Dummer Academy (now known as
Governors Academy), Byfield, in the Class of 1946. A graduate of Amherst
College in the Class of 1950, he then proudly served in the United
States Air Force for 4 fours.
Following his discharge, Mr. Miller began his teaching career at
Governor Dummer Academy as a math teacher. After furthering his own
education in science at M.I.T., he began teaching physics and was the
first Chairman of the Science Department for the school. Mr. Miller was
responsible for renovating the Lang Gymnasium into the Schumann Science
Center and also was a public speaking instructor. For over 30 years he
was the yearbook advisor.
During his tenure, Mr. Miller was very proud of having his four children
graduate from Governor Dummer Academy . He retired in 1991, the same
year his youngest child Scott graduated.
At the heart of Mr. Miller's life was his family, among whom he wore his
favorite title of "Dad." He had served for several years as a member of
the Republican Town Committee and was an accomplished photographer,
enjoying subject in nature as well as those of architectural and
historical interest. An avid bridge player at the Newbury Council on
Aging he also enjoyed playing board games of Chess and Risk. In the
summer he spent many of his days tending to his flower and vegetable
gardens. His great sense of humor will be missed by all those who knew
him.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Miller is survived by four children, Linda
Miller and her partner Shona Curtis of New Milford, CT; Mark and his
wife Diane Miller of Tyngsboro; David and his wife Christina Miller of
Manchester, NH; and Scott Miller and his fiancée, Alexandra Webb of
Newton, NH; a brother John and his wife Alison Miller of Wolfeboro, NH
and Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister Lois Becker of Los Angeles, CA; two
grandchildren, Shelby and Jeffrey Miller of Tyngsboro; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. in
the Mosely Chapel, Governors Academy, 1 Elm St., Byfield, MA 01922. At
the family's request there are no visiting hours and burial will be
private. In lieu of flower those who wish may make memorial
contributions in Mr. Miller's memory to the Governors Academy Library, 1
Elm St. , Byfield, MA 01922. On line guest book at
Legacy.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral
Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley, MA 01969. Please call 800-375-7763 for
additional information.
William A. Janvrin
December 19, 2006
 NEWBURYPORT:
William A. Janvrin, otherwise known to friends as "Red" of Newburyport, died Tuesday morning at his home in Newburyport. He was the
husband of Barbara (Davis) Janvrin.
William was born February 5, 1934, in Ipswich, the son of the late John and Mildred (Brown) Janvrin.
William joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 where he served on the USS Robert A. Owens (DDE/827) as a BM3. He was a
Veteran of The Korean War. Before joining the Navy he was a student of Newburyport High
School. He retired from the B&M Railroad as a Fireman, as well as a union Laborer. Among other many things William was a member of the American
Legion Post 150 of Newburyport.
William Janvrin (Bill) loved life, nature and current affairs at its finest and the fact of being alive just thrilled him. Most of all, he
enjoyed spending time with his family. Some of his favorite things were boating with his sons, often frequenting the waterfront. Playing cards
at family holidays and events were also among his favorite times. Also he loved to take walks or just be outside. Most of all he loved having
his family around and watching his grandchildren grow.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved him in his lifetime.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Roland W. and Julianne Janvrin of Hampton, NH, Jeffrey
A. Janvrin of Newburyport and Timmothy J. Janvrin of Haverhill; two daughters and a son-in-law, Natalie Janvrin of Newburyport and Brenda Lee
and Michael McDonald of P.I. Newburyport,; two brothers, Kenneth Janvrin of Merrimac and Robert Janvrin of Raymond, NH; three sisters, Judy Hull
of Raymond, NH, Barbara L'Italian of Newburyport and Betty Fowler of Amesbury. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Shannon and Adam
Sachetti of Newburyport, Anthony and Kim Lowther of Newton, NH, Christopher Janvrin of Salisbury, Julie Janvrin of Dover, NH, Ashley Janvrin of
Biddeford, ME, Ryan Frost of Newburyport, Stephanie Janvrin of FL and Karisa Janvrin of
RI; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Danielle Sachetti and Kayla Marie Lowther. William is also survived by his
step-daughter Frances Pohl and step-grandchildren, Matthew and Noah Pohl.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours will be Thursday evening 5-8 p.m. at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Expression of sympathy may be made in the form of flowers, or contributions to his wife, Barbara Janvrin, C/O F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 64, Rowley, MA 01969. For information or directions, please call 800-375-7763.
 Thomas H. Crampsey, Jr.
December 19, 2006
SALISBURY: Thomas H. Crampsey, Jr., 43 , of Salisbury, died early Tuesday morning at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
Tom was born February 19, 1963, in Newburyport, the son of Thomas H. Crampsey Sr. of Danvers and Jane M. (Terry) Crowe of Hampton Beach,
NH.
Mr. Crampsey grew up in Salisbury. He graduated from Triton Regional High School where he was an All-Star Defenseman in 1981 and played in
the Old Boston Garden under Hockey Coach Daniel O'Connell.
Tom was a welder with the Vaughn Corp. and after they closed he became self employed. He worked with Rick Williams and Sean Mitchell with the
Special Olympics.
He is survived by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Pauline Crampsey of Danvers, Jane and Lenny Crowe of Hampton Beach, NH, his girlfriend, Candice
Mahoney of Salisbury, a brother and sister-in-law, Timothy and Julie Crampsey of Salisbury, a
sister- and brother-in-law Terry and Gordon Sargent of Salisbury, four nieces and nephews, Meghan and Lauren Sargent and
Joshua and Jordan Crampsey, and family members, Bob and Sue Mitchell of Salisbury. He had many friends who he was very close to.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours will be Friday evening 5-8 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son
Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Triton
Heroes, Triton High School, 112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922.
For information or directions please call 1-800-375-7763.
Wilhelmina Marble
December 15, 2006
GEORGETOWN: Wilhelmina M. (MacDougall) Marble, 95, a lifelong resident of
Georgetown, passed away Friday night at the Penacook Nursing Facility in Haverhill. She was the widow of Arthur J. Marble.
Mrs. Marble was born in Georgetown, April 22, 1911, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Katharine (Conley) MacDougall.
She worked as a bookkeeper for C.S. Marston, Inc., for 35 years and then another seven years for Collins-Johnsen, Inc. Wholesale
Leather.
Mrs. Marble was a member of the First Congregational Church of Georgetown; Past President of the Women's Guild at the First Congregational
Church, Past-President of the Bethany Rebekah Lodge #105 of Georgetown, and Past Noble Grand at Lodge. She was a former member of the
Georgetown Grange and past secretary at Grange and several local club groups. She also was in charge of the Georgetown Red Cross Drive for many
years.
Mrs. Marble is survived by her two sisters, Mildred J. Shanahan of Groveland, and Charlotte (Mrs. Edward) Williams of Georgetown. She is also
survived by 5 nieces and nephews, Lynn Cramer, Cynthia Tinsley, Gerald Williams, Jane Shanahan
and William Shanahan and 2 grand nieces. She was predeceased by her sister Althea L. Sibley.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. Burial will be in
Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. At her request there will be no calling hours. For information or directions please call 800-375-7763.
Mary (Hicken) Parker
December 11, 2006
ROWLEY: Mary (Hicken) Parker, 94, of Rowley died Sunday evening at Seaview
Retreat in Rowley. She was the wife of the late Remson O. Parker.
Mrs. Parker was born in Pittsfield, MA Feb. 14, 1912 daughter of the late Guy R., Jr. and Nellie E. (Oakes) Hicken.
Mrs. Parker was raised in Conn. and NJ. She graduated from Bernardsville, NJ, high school in
1929. She worked for Prudential Insurance Co. in NJ from 1929-1941. Later working for the Office of the Methodist Church in
New York City until 1947 when she moved to Rowley.
Mrs. Parker was retired after more than 30 years with the Rowley Post Office where she served as acting Post Master. She had also worked as
clerk-bookkeeper for local contractor Robert Moore.
Mrs. Parker was a member of the Rowley Golden Age Club where she had served as president.
She also served on the Handicap Commission for the town. . She was the prime mover in prodding Rowley into becoming a
member of the Elder Services of Merrimac Valley, and was then appointed as the town’s representative to its advisory board. Mrs. Parker also
helped introduce the minibus used for doctor’s appointments and shopping by the senior citizens. Shortly after World War II she served as
switchboard operator in the telephone company’s original Central Street location.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her sister-in-law Elizabeth Hicken of Rowley. She was predeceased by her son Richard O. Parker and her brothers
Roger and John Hicken.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Burial will be in the
Main Street cemetery. A period of visitation will precede the funeral from 12 Noon to
1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Florence Harrington
December 9, 2006
ROWLEY: Florence C. "Mickey" (Hurd) Harrington, 95, of Rowley and formerly of
Georgetown and Ipswich, died Saturday night at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly.
Mrs. Harrington was the wife of the late Arthur M. Harrington, Sr.
Mrs. Harrington was born in Farmington, NH, September 10, 1911, daughter of the late Thomas and Cassandra
(Tibbitts) Hurd.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Georgetown, a former member of the Rebecca’s in Ipswich and also of the Georgetown
Grange. She enjoyed rug braiding and knitting.
Mrs. Harrington is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Nora Harrington of Ipswich and Arthur M. Jr. and Joanne
Harrington, of Rowley; also seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was
predeceased by a son, Richard Harrington.
Graveside services will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Cemetery in Ipswich. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by
the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley. For information or directions please call 1-800-375-7763.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
 Florence L. (Blake) Palmer
December 7, 2006
GROVELAND: Florence L. (Blake) Palmer, 86, of Groveland, died Thursday morning at
the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the wife of Ernest A. "Snip" Palmer with whom she had recently celebrated their 66th
wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Palmer was born in Bradford, January 18, 1920, daughter of the late Junia C.and Florence (Shand) Blake .
She graduated from Haverhill High School. During her working life she worked at Blake’s Drug Store in Riverside; the Merrimack Valley Bank in
Riverside; Thelma Regan’s Dress Shop in Groveland and for Kramer’s Accounting Office in Haverhill.
Mrs. Palmer loved gardening and knitting. She was a member of the Groveland Congregational Church.
In addition to her husband , she is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Shand S. Palmer of Groveland and Darren E. and Barbara Palmer
of Salt Lake City, Utah, two grandchildren, Jamison and Stephanie Palmer and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter,
Kimberly Palmer and three brothers, Stanley Blake, Wessel Blake and Kenneth Blake.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
The Kim Palmer Scholarship Fund, c./o F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Rowley, MA 01969.
Frank S. Roberts
September 23, 2006
ROWLEY: Frank S. Roberts, 87, of Rowley and formerly of Plum Island and
St. Petersburg, FL, passed away Saturday at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. He was the husband of Marion (Williams) Roberts. He
was Director Emeritus at the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home in Rowley and was licensed as a funeral director in Massachusetts in
1941 and in New Hampshire in 1943.
Mr. Roberts was born April 25, 1919, in Vienna, Maine, to the late Merton E. Sr. and Sadie (Collins) Roberts.
 Mr. Roberts grew up in Georgetown, MA, attended Georgetown public schools and after graduating from the former Perley High School went to
Mortuary College in Boston to become a fourth-generation funeral director. He worked with his father, Merton E. Roberts, Sr., in their family
business for many years. He was later joined by his younger brother Merton, Jr., and in 1968 he brought his son David into the family business.
He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division, 85th Mountain Infantry. He was qualified as a marksman and also
as a heavy machine gunner. He fought in Italy and was awarded two Bronze Stars, one with Oak Leaf Cluster. Following the end of
World War II and before being shipped home Mr. Roberts was honored to have an audience with
Pope Pius XII.
Mr. Roberts is a member and Past Master of Charles C. Dame Lodge AF&AM of Georgetown. He was a member of the Merrimack Valley Past Masters
Association. He was a former member and Past Patron of the Georgetown Chapter # 176, Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the First
Congregational Church of Rowley where he had served as a trustee. He was
a member of the Rowley Cribbage Club, a Charter member of the Rowley V.F.W. Post #5707, a former member of the Rowley Chamber of Commerce.
Also a former member of the Moose Lodge in St. Petersburg, FL.
Mr. Roberts was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his snowmobile. He was the first person in Rowley to own a Skidoo and
traffic would stop on Main St. as he rode the snowmobile across the Town Common. He had been a registered Maine Guide and spent many seasons
hunting and fishing in the Allagash region of Maine.
He was a special man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. His greatest joy was being with his family, especially his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. He attended every activity they were involved in and was proud of all of their achievements.
In addition to his wife of 66 years he is survived by his daughter, Sharon A. Emery of Rowley; his son and daughter-in-law, David W. and
Gidget Roberts of Rowley; five grandchildren, Mark Emery, Heidi and John
Pinette, Lisa and Bill Barter, all of Rowley, Eric and Dawn Roberts of Amherst, NH, and Joshua and Penelope Roberts of
Beverly; and six great-grandchildren, Shawn Pinette, Ashley Pinette, Kayla Roberts, Jacob
Roberts, Liam Barter and Caleb Barter; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Harold and Ann Roberts of Farmington Falls, Maine and Merton E.
Roberts, Jr., of West Newbury; and a brother-in law and his wife, Edward and Charlotte Williams of Georgetown. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
predeceased by his son-in-law Raymond L. Emery, Jr.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, Main St. (Rt. 1-A) Rowley. Burial will be in Main Street
Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. Donations in his memory may be
given to The First Congregational Church, Steeple Restoration Fund, C/O Manager, the First National Bank of Ipswich, Market St., Ipswich, MA
01938. For information or directions please call 1-800-375-7763.
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