THE CAPITAL
February 26, 1985William Floyd Way, 68, of Annapolis, a retired systems analyst with the National Blue Cross Association who dealt in antique books, died of pneumonia Sunday at Anne Arundel General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr Way was a native of Swampscott, Mass, He was graduated from the Boston Latin School and received a doctor of law degree from Northeastern University.
He was a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II, serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He was claims manager for the Massachusetts Blue Cross and retired from the National Blue Cross Association as system analyst in 1971. Since his retirement, he dealt in antique books.
He had lived in Annapolis since 1969 and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 304
and a member of American Legion Post 226.Surviving are his wife, Kathleen C ; two sons, David C. and John H., both of Annapolis; and one brother, Serviss, of Melrose, Mass.
55838. Florence Alice Stimpson
Helena Independent
March 25, 1926
Word is recieved of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stimps
on at the home of Mrs. Stimpson's parents in Minneapolis. She has been christened Florence Alice.
55839. Willard Edward Stimpson
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Willard E Stimpson
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Minnesota
State of Residence: California
County or City: San Mateo
Enlistment Date: 10 Aug 1945
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Camp Beale Marysville
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emerge
ncy, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
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The Idaho County Free PressWillard Stimpson, 84, of Kooskia, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino, Idaho.
Willard was born June 5, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Charles Augustus and Julia Friegang Stimpson. Willard attended schools in Montana until he moved to California in 1939 where he attended night school at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, Calif.
Willard worked in the San Francisco, Calif., shipyards in 1943 until he went into the service in 1944. In 1945 he worked as a lineman for PG & E for a short period of time before joining the CB's. When he returned from the CB's after four years, he returned to work with PG & E and transferred to the Middletown, Calif., area in 1958 remaining until his retirement.
Willard and Lorraine Parriott were married for 50 years and moved to the Kooskia area after retirement from Middletown, Calif., in 1993.
Willard was a founding member of Middletown Central Park Association and held many key positions for more than 20 years. He was also a member of the mounted sheriff posse for more than 15 years.
Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine; his parents, Charles and Julia Stimpson; his sister, Florence Parriott; and his brother, Fred Stimpson.
Willard is survived by his daughters, Jane Raymer of Corning, Calif., Helen and Joe Owen and Donna and Clay Ames of Middletown, Calif.; sons, Mike Francis of Middletown, Calif., and Charlie Stimpson of Stites, Idaho; grandchildren, Tracy Avina, Jimmie Dennis, Everett Francis, Kalley Ames, Josey Ames, Tyler Owen, Cambra Owen and Sabastian Stimpson; great-grandchildren, Jose Avina, Rose Avina, Miguel Avina, Alisha Dennis, Eric Dennis and Ciara Francis; sisters, Gwen Kellogg of Belmont, Calif., and Martha Smith; and brother, Glen Stimpson of Santa Clara, Calif.
The Lewiston Tribune
Lorraine Clara Stimpson, 80, of Kooskia, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, of cancer.
Lorraine was born Sept. 25, 1929, in Middletown, Calif., to Clara Cortiz Rumfelt and Everett Parriott.
Lorraine graduated from Middletown High School and she married Willard Stimpson in 1959.
Besides being a loving wife, mother, rancher and homemaker, Lorraine was a founding member of Middletown Central Park Association and held many key positions for more than 20 years. Her life work was working on ranches. She spent 27 years or more working for West Coast Meat, Mangini Ranch, Diamond D Ranch and Barcloux Ranch, as well as raising some livestock of her own.
Willard and Lorraine moved to Kooskia from Middletown in 1993.Lorraine was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Rumfelt; father Everett Parriott; and her brothers, Ronnie and Gene Parriott.
Lorraine is survived by her husband, Willard, at their Kooskia home; daughters and spouses, Jane Raymer of Kamiah, Helen and Joe Owen and Donna and Clay Ames, all of Middletown; sons Mike Francis of Middletown and Charlie Stimpson, of Stites; sisters Pat Blevins of Mesa, Ariz., Karen Redekar and Mary Wilson of Napa, Calif.; and brothers Bob Rumfelt of Lake Port, Calif., Lonnie Rumfelt of Redway, Calif., Don Parriott of Middletown and Frank Parriott of Lower Lake, Calif.; her grandchildren, Tracy Avina, Jimmy Dennis, Everett Francis, Kalley Ames, Josey Ames, Tyler Owen, Cambra Owen and Sabastian Stimpson; and her great-grandchildren, Jose Avina, Rosie Avina, Migual Avina, Alicia Dennis, Eric Dennis and Ciara Francis.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Richard Henry Haskell
Ship, Station or Activity: Crockett
Ship Number or Designation: APA-148
Muster Date: 12 Jan 1946
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Richard Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1915
Death Date: 1 Sep 1993
SSN: 004104445
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Apr 1944
Release Date 1: 24 Jul 1946
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U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985
Name: Richard H Haskell
Birth Date: 1915
Military Date: 20 Mar 1944
Publication Date: 1 Jul 1944
Title: Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval and Reserve
55844. Roswell Chapman Haskell
World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties, 1941-1945
Name: Roswell Chapman Haskell
Relative Name: Mrs. Gladys E Haskell
Relative Relationship: Wife
State: Maine
Country: United States
Wounded in action
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Roswell Haskell
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1919
Death Date: 10 Oct 1993
SSN: 004106224
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Jun 1944
Release Date 1: 13 Jan 1946
Branch 2: A
Enlistment Date 2: 30 Apr 1946
Release Date 2: 29 Apr 1949
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U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958
Name: Roswell C Haskell
Muster Date: Jan 1945
Rank: Private
Station: 34Th Repln Draft, 3D Mar Div, Fmf, C/O Fpo, San Francisco, Calif.
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U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
Name: Roswell Chapman Haskell
Residence Place: Maine, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Spouse: Gladys E Haskell
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (AL-MO)
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U.S., Marine Corps Casualty Indexes, 1940-1958
Name: Roswell Chapman Haskell
Casualty Date: 1945
Casualty Type: WIA
Unit: CO. G, 2 BN, 21 MAR, 3RD MARDIV, FMF
Service Number: 932547
Collection: US Marine WWII Casualty Card Database
Location: TAB HASA-HASH
Item ID: 32546
Norwich Bulletin
August 13, 2004CAMDEN, MAINE -- Gladys Davies Haskell, 82 died August 2, 2004 after a brief illness. Born December 29, 1921 in Sterling, CT, and daughter of Walter and Edith (Underwood) Davies. She was a 1939 graduate of Morse High School and Mother of Preston resident Elizabeth McGlynn.
Surviving are her two children, Mark W. Haskell of Camden; Elizabeth C. McGlynn and her husband, Donald of Preston, CT; twograndchildren, Kathleen McGlynn of Windsor, CT and Bethany McGlynn of Stamford, CT; a brother, Dr. Lloyd Davies of Portland; a brother-in-law, Phillip Haskell of Brooklyn Heights, NY; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roswell, and a brother, Thomas Walter Davies.
centralmaine.com
PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- Edgar R. Palmer, 83, of Palm Harbor, and Oakland, Maine, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor.
He was born Dec. 7, 1922, in Gardiner, Maine, the son of Jack and Edith (Bannister) Palmer. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1941 and was an Air Force veteran of World War II.
Mr. Palmer was a retired conductor for the Maine Central Railroad, past master of Waterville Masonic Lodge 33, and past grand patron of the Martha Washington Chapter 15 of the Order of Eastern Star.
He was a member of the R.B. Hall Band of Waterville and Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Waterville, and an associate member of the Curlew United Methodist Church in Palm Harbor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Lois; his daughters, Kathryn Brue and Deborah Pierce, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; his son, Gregory Palmer of Gorham, Maine; three stepdaughters, Christina Geary of Lewiston, Maine, Susanne Meserve of Unity, Maine, and Kathleen Ahern of Winslow, Maine; a stepson, Jeffrey Shaw of Oakland, Maine; his sister, Irene Burnham of Concord, N.H.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Margery Seavey of Virginia Beach; and a brother, John Palmer of Palm Harbor.
Portland Press Herald
April 3, 2014BATH � Philip Arthur Haskell, 83, died March 18 at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta.
He was born in Bath, April 2, 1930, to the former mayor of Bath, Robert H. and Margery Chapman Haskell. He was the youngest of five children. He came from a long line of musically talented individuals. His pride and joy was the grand piano which was passed down to him. He played beautifully without the need for sheet music.
Haskell grew up in Maine, graduating from Morse High School in 1948 and going on to receive his bachelor's in history and government from the University of Maine and a master's from Harvard University. He never married nor had any children.
He served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant during the Korean War and 10 years in the Army Reserves. After returning from the war, Haskell started his career fundraising for various organizations and colleges in Connecticut and Vermont.
He loved to travel both abroad and within the U.S. He loved to drive and talked on numerous occasions about his adventures and how much he missed it in his older years.
He pursued a second career in his later years as an actor. His passion for the theater earned him several supporting roles and one lead role in the movie "Bums." Other memorable roles included playing Orson Wells on "Saturday Night Live" and appearing on the Def Leppard video, "Hysteria."
He was very compassionate with a great sense of humor which endeared him to others and will be missed.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Albert Spickler; nieces, Colleen Degen, Debby Pierce, Kathy Brue and Elizabeth Haskell; nephews, Greg Palmer, Robert Antworth and Mark Haskell; and their many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Portland Press Herald (ME)
September 13, 1995Vinal H. King, 76, of High Street died Tuesday at Mid Coast Hospital, following a prolonged illness. He was born here, a son of Dr. Elmer H. and Gladys F. Haskell King, and attended local schools and Choate Preparatory School in Connecticut. He married Margaret Gordon in June 1940. They had just celebrated their 55th anniversary. At 16, he went to work at Bath Iron Works, where he learned the machinist trade. In 1944, he enlisted in the Navy, serving as machinist mate on the USS Bilet APD 109. He returned to Bath Iron Works after the war and retired as a master machinist 42 years later, in 1977. Mr. King enjoyed fly fishing. After retirement, he did clock and watch repair as a hobby. He was night captain on the Bath Iron Works Fire Department, and was a member of the Bath Rifle Club and the Bath Iron Works Bowling League.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years; two sons, Brian H. King of Valley City, Ohio, and Alan H. King of Kennesaw, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Arlene) Billington of Bath and Mrs. Bruce (Janet) Corbett of Colchester, Conn.; a brother, Dr. E. Henry King of Gainesville, Fla.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Portland Press Herald
April 27, 2005BATH - Margaret S. King, 87, formerly of High Street, passed away peacefully Sunday April 24, 2005 at Mid Coast Senior Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past two years.
She was born in Bath on Sept. 6, 1917 a daughter of Robert S. and Madge E. Small Gordon. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Morse High School in 1934. At her graduation she preformed a piano solo.
On June 19, 1940 she married Vinal H. King and they made their home in Bath.
Mrs. King worked as a secretary at the Bath Iron Works for several years prior to her marriage and later worked part time in the office at Bath Water District for many years. A lifelong resident of Bath, she was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was the organist and choir director for 50 years, retiring in December 1998. A devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed music, playing the piano, following Morse High School Basketball, knitting, jigsaw puzzles, and the Boston Red Sox and Celtics.
She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, who died Sept. 12, 1995 and a sister, Roberta Travis who died Aug. 7, 2002.
Surviving are two daughters, Arlene and her husband Robert Billington of Bath, and Janet and her husband, Bruce Corbett of Colchester, Connecticut; two sons, Brian and his wife Cindi King of Jackson, Michigan, and Alan and his wife Andrea King of Kennesaw, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Merton L Haskell
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Maine
State: Maine
County or City: Waldo
Enlistment Date: 12 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Maine
Enlistment City: Portland
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 154
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U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Merton L Haskell
Ship, Station or Activity: General RL Howze
Ship Number or Designation: AP-134
Muster Date: 20 Mar 1944
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Merton Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1923
Death Date: 3 Aug 2008
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 12 Feb 1943
Release Date 1: 14 Dec 1945
Central Maine
March 9, 2016PALERMO - Madeleine C. Belden Haskell, 93, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.
Madeleine was born in Liberty on May 29, 1922, the daughter of the late Clyde and Iva (Fuller) Bachelor. She graduated from Walker High School in Liberty. In her younger years, she worked as a waitress at the elite Poland Springs House. Later during World War II, her marriage to serviceman Arthur Belden drew her away for many months to California and Kansas. When Arthur was deployed overseas, she returned to Maine where she worked at a woolen mill. Upon Arthur's safe return, they settled in Palermo and worked on the old family farm and raised three children.
Following Arthur's death in 1966, she worked as a psychiatric aide in the state hospital (AMHI). Then, politics intervened when she passed the postal service test and, as a Democrat, was one of the last political appointees before the system changed. The exciting news of her appointment of Postmaster came by way of telegram and a phone call from Senator Muskie himself.
Once she was settled into her new job, she married Merton Haskell and they lived in Palermo until his death in 2008. She served on the planning committee and budget committee. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Palermo Historical Society, and Palermo Christian Church.
She enjoyed her garden, planting trees, and sewing. Somewhere in her busy life, she obtained her EMT license, watched her grandchildren in school and sport activities, and even went to Unity Raceway to root for her son-in-law, Steve.
On May 20, 2004, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives joined in recognizing Madeleine for her efforts in establishing the Civil War Monument in Palermo. She spent over ten years researching to identify and honor the 191 Palermo citizens who served in the Civil War.Last year during Palermo Days she received the Boston Post Gold Cane for being the oldest resident.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husbands; her brother, Edwin Bachelor; her sister-in-law, Bertha Bachelor; and her sister, Barbara Thomas.
She is survived by her sons, Gerald and his wife Linda of Newville, Pa., and Stevan and his wife Cheryl of China; her daughter Sonia Nelson and her husband Steve of Albion; her stepdaughter Sandra Campbell and her husband Albert of Farmington; her brother-in-law Maurice Thomas of Liberty; her sister-in-law Evelyn Potter of China; her grandchildren, Arthur, John, Jason and his wife Suzi, Galen and his partner Eva Breault, Brittany Belden, Rick and his wife Marcy, Rusty and his wife Cara, and Darren and his wife Amanda Nelson; her great-grandchildren, Brynna, Max and Sophie Nelson, and Evan, Logan, and Alexis Belden; and several nieces and nephews.
Boston Herald
November 5, 1978SARGENT - In Allston, November 4, Marion D. (York-Haskell), devoted mother of Kenneth Haskell and the late Mrs. Dorothy V. Carr.
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery
The Daily News of Newburyport (MA)
April 29, 2014Amesbury, MA � Kenneth Haskell passed away last Wednesday at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill with his family at his side. He was born in Augusta, Maine, and was the son of the late Leavitt and Marion (York) Haskell. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Cunniff) Haskell who passed away in 2003.
He was a US Army Veteran of WWII and had worked many years as an engineer with the IUOE Local #4 of Boston, Mass. He enjoyed traveling, music, and loved communicating with others on his CB radio.
He is survived by one son, Ken Haskell and his wife, Linda of Hampstead, N.H., and Lorraine Shackley and husband, Allen of N. Hampton, N.H.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Kenneth M Haskell
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Maine
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Suffolk
Enlistment Date: 5 Jul 1944
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Boston
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital status: Married
The Hampton Union
September 5, 2005AMESBURY, Mass. - Dorothy L. Haskell, 81, of 250 Elm St., died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, in Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport, Mass.
She was born Dec. 17, 1921, in Boston, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kadad) Cunniff.
Mrs. Haskell was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and cooking. She was an avid reader and Red Sox fan.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth M. Haskell; one son and his wife, Kenneth L. and Linda Haskell of Manchester; one daughter and her husband, Lorraine and Allen Shackley of North Hampton; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
55853. Dorothy Virginia Haskell
Boston Herald
February 8, 1977CARR - In Allston, February 7, Dorothy V. (Haskell). Wife of Melvin, mother of Mrs. Sandra Gnerre, Mrs. Carole Fish, Mildred Carr; daughter of Mrs. Marion Sargent and the late Leavitt Haskell; sister of Kenneth; also survived by five grandchilldren.
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Springfield Union
October 17, 1951Athol, Oct. 16 - Mrs. Winnie H. Bennett, 52, wife of Frederic J. Bennett of 103 Green St, died this morning at the Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bennett a native of China, Me., was a daughter of Emory and Emmie Haskell and had lived in Athol for about 15 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were married three years ago at the Cathedral of the Pines.
Mrs. Bennett was a member of the OES and the Rebekahs. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Smith of Athol; three grandchildren; a brother, Norman Haskell of Tacoma, Wash.; and five step children, Mrs. Alfred Waterman of Portland Me,m Mrs. Henry Butterfield of West Boylston, Mrs. Helen Johnson of Northboro and Grace and Ralph Butterfield.
Obituary
ATHOL Ruby M. (Reed) Smith, 88, of Hospital Hill, Gardner, formerly of 416 Main St., died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner.
She was born Dec. 16, 1916 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of Raymond E. and Winnie (Haskell) Reed. As a young girl, she lived in Cambridge and moved to Athol with her family in her senior year, graduating from Athol High School in 1934. As an only child, she enjoyed summers with her grandparents in the China Lakes Region in Maine and would fondly reminisce of times spent there.
Ruby was married to Arthur E. Smith of Athol for 48 years, until his death in 1984. They brought up their family in Athol where they lived until retiring to Maine in 1970. Ruby returned to the Athol area in 2005.
She was affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star and the Athol-Orange Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed cooking for her family, knitting, crocheting, gardening and doing crossword puzzles with her dear friend, Ruth Fuller.
She leaves three sons; Edward A. Smith and his wife, Linda, Harry Smith and his wife, Sharon, of Orange, and Raymond E. Smith and his wife, Linda, of Wellington, FL; seven grandchildren, Daniel Smith and Rebecca Badgley of Orange, Tracy Miller of Westminster, Tricia Jarry of Edgewater, FL, Sheila Johnston of Chicopee, Coleen Golden of Broadbrook, CT and Craig Smith of Northfield; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Last First Middle Certificate Number Town of Death Date of Death Age at De
ath
RANDALL LOUISE M 7905335 ROCKPORT 7-1-1979 83 Years
Republican Journal
Decvember 14, 2005SEARSPORT � Arline R. Merry, 86, of Bangor and Searsport, died Dec. 12, 2005, at a Bangor health-care facility. She was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Palmyra, the daughter of Leo E. and Louise (Haskell) Randall.
Arline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
In addition to her birth mother and her parents, Leo E. and Phyllis (Hamilton) Randall, she was predeceased by brothers Dennis, Leo M., and Vinal Randall; a sister, Joan Hill; the father of her son, Philip Rogerson; and her loving husband of 35 years, John H. Merry Sr.
She is survived by their combined families; her son, Dale Rogerson and wife, Ruth, of Madera, Calif.; stepchildren, Ervin Merry and wife, Faustina, Ina Moulton, Millie Sylvester and husband, Lloyd, Ruthie Robbins, Marie Updahl, Barbara Nickerson, Delores and Hazel Merry; brothers, Wendall Randall and wife, Charlene, Donald Randall and wife, Elizabeth, and Robert Randall and wife, Blanche; sisters, Virginia Bragdon, Marilyn Hill, Carol Munson and husband, Carroll; uncle, Earle Randall and wife, Elizabeth; aunt, Elsie Holley; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment will be in the spring at Charleston Village Cemetery, Charleston.
Republican Journal
Bangor and Searsport � Rev. John H. Merry Sr., 98, went to be with Jesus, July 23, 1993. He fought a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Woodland (Aroostook County), March 8, 1895, the son of Herbert and Selena (Raven) Merry.
He was a minister of the Gospel for more than 70 years. Until this year, he planted a large garden annually, sharing his produce with family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Arline Merry of Bangor; two sons, Earl & Hazel Merry of Searsport, Ervin & Faustina Merry of Belfast; daughters, Marie & Alex Opdahl of Monroe, Ina & Irving Moulton of Knox, Millie & Lloyd Sylvester of Searsport and Ruth & Herman Robbins of Belfast; 2 daughters-in-law, Delores Merry and Barbara Merry Nickerson of Belfast; stepson Dale & Ruth Rogerson of Madera, CA; 30 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Sadie (Dyer) Merry in 1974; sons John Merry Jr. in 1985 and Elwood Merry in 1988; grandson, Herman "Peter" Robbins in 1974.
Burial will be in Center Cemetery in East Thorndike.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Vinal I Randall
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Maine
State: Maine
County or City: Penobscot
Enlistment Date: 24 Feb 1941
Enlistment State: Maine
Enlistment City: Newport
Branch: Infantry
Grade: Private
Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: National Guard
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70
Weight: 161
55859. Kenneth Wesley Pray Jr.
Kennebec Journal (Augusta, ME)
March 23, 2005WINTHROP -- Kenneth W. Pray Jr., 76, longtime resident of Winthrop, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at his home with his wife and daughters by his side.
He was born in Belgrade on Sept. 20, 1928, the son of Eunice (Copp) and Kenneth W. Pray Sr.
Ken graduated from Belgrade High School, class of 1948, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the Army. Serving during the Korean War in the 40th Infantry Division, 140th Tank Battalion, B Company and attaining the rank of staff sergeant, he was a tank operator and sharpshooter and was awarded the distinguished Bronze Star medal.
Ken and Janet House were married on June 18, 1955, by Gordon Buzzer at the Winthrop United Methodist Church, where they remained members throughout their lives.
Ken was employed over the years in various capacities. He first worked for Goodheart Cleaners in Augusta and later Inmont of Winthrop. While employed at Inmont, Ken graduated from Andover Institute with a degree in computer science. He also worked for many years at Maxim's in Winthrop and Maine Tile in Westbrook, but eventually went back to what he liked best, mixing paint at Mattson's in Augusta until his retirement in 1998.
A true Maine outdoorsman, Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was devoted to his family as well as his country, and his passion was the game of golf. He enjoyed his golf buddies, especially at Cobbossee Colony where he worked in the pro shop, and at Springbrook, where he was given the nickname "Boomer" by longtime golf friend Roland LaVallee. He had two holes-in-one over the years and received many trophies and cups for his tournament play. He also enjoyed volunteering with his grandson, Nicholas, with the Winthrop Special Olympians, watching his grandson, Joshua, playing Winthrop football, and always looked forward to granddaughter Michelle's songs and funny jokes.
Ken was predeceased by his sister and his two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Pray of Winthrop; his two daughters, Cheryl Neptune and husband, Abraham, of East Winthrop, and Lisa Stevens and husband, Donald, of Winthrop; his three grandchildren, Joshua, Michelle and Nicholas Neptune, all of Winthrop; uncle John Pray and wife, Natalie, of Belgrade; several cousins; many dear friends and his cat, Su-ling.
Central Maine Newspapers
Augusta 21, 2015WINTHROP - Janet Pray Richards, 80, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, after a long illness. She was born in Pittsfield on May 29, 1935, the daughter of Irving Elwood and Rita Miles (Call) House.
A graduate of Winthrop High School's class of 1954, Janet was involved in anything and everything that had to do with music. She was very proud to have been able to sing with Mr. Hilton's Novelty band.
Janet married Kenneth W. Pray on June 18, 1955. Ken passed on March 22, 2005, after 50 wonderful years of marriage. On August 25, 2007, she and Marvin Richards were married. They loved to travel together and enjoyed nearly eight years together.
Janet was a member of Winthrop United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was a Rainbow Girl and a member of O.E.S., Abnaki Chapter, where she was Past Matron and received the Grand Cross of Colors. She was also a Girl Scout leader, charter member of Coda Chorus, a Theta Ro Girl, Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge, and had the distinct honor of being the State soloist for the Rebekah Assembly of Maine.
An animal lover all her life, Janet also loved singing and dancing, including square dancing, and enjoyed camping, reading and cooking. Her favorite hobby was that of collecting all kinds of angels and angel memorabilia. Janet will be lovingly missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Janet was predeceased by her first husband, Kenneth; son-in-law "Skip" Neptune; and a brother, Joel House.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Richards of Winthrop; her two daughters, Cheryl Neptune and Lisa Pray Stevens and her husband, Donny, all of Winthrop; half-sister Valerie House Coffin of N. Monmouth; two aunts, Marilyn House and Johanne Macomber, both of Winthrop; three grandchildren, Joshua Neptune and wife, Ashley of Mt. Vernon, and Michelle and Nick Neptune, both of Winthrop; a great-grandson, Kaden Neptune; several cousins, one of whom was like a brother, David Rogers of Winthrop; and her dearest friend, Marion Cottrell, of Winthrop.
The Hartford Courant (CT)
April 24, 2001Constance Helen (Pray) Cavallini, 71, of East Windsor, wife of the late Philip V. Cavallini, died Saturday (April 21, 2001). Constance was born in Warwick, RI on June 30, 1929, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Lawrence) Pray.
She attended the Nelson W. Aldrich High School in Warwick, RI and graduated in 1947. Formerly of Plymouth, MA, Constance was a member of the Plymouth Pilgrim Society, the Plymouth Woman's Club, the Plymouth Yacht Club.
Constance was predeceased by her second husband, Cyril Arthur Wade of Plymouth, MA, who died December 26, 1971.
She later married Philip V. ``Tip'' Cavallini. They spent several happy years together, and especially enjoyed fishing and boating in Plymouth Harbor. Mr. Cavallini died May 14, 1980.
Constance moved to East Windsor in 1997 to be closer to her children. She was a member of the East Windsor Historical Society. Constance was a devoted mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and card games with friends. She taught her family, by example, the value of loyalty, strength, honesty and love. She is remembered for many things, among them her constancy, courage, independence, and a grand sense of humor.
Constance is survived by her son, Jeffery H. Mowry; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan Lynn (Mowry) and Victor DeCapua, all of East Windsor.
A son, H. Thomas Mowry, died November 21, 1971.
All three children were from her first marriage to Howard E. Mowry, Jr.; a sister, Phyllis Murdoch and husband, James of Milford; three grandsons, Steven, William and Philip DeCapua; two great-granddaughters, Kristin and Bethany; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The News & Advance (Lynchburg, VA)
May 6, 2018Howard Ernest Mowry Jr., 91, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Westminster-Canterbury.
Howard, nicknamed "Sonny" by his parents, Clara Lawton and Howard Ernest Mowry Sr. was born on June 16, 1926, in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Laurel Hill Avenue Elementary School, Oliver Hazard Perry Jr. High and Mt. Pleasant High School, was a member of Plainfield Baptist Church, and was a proud alumnus of Bryant University.
Howard enlisted at 17 in the Army Air Corps in 1943, and on November 28, 1944, they called him up to serve. Following Boot Camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, he completed Airplane Mechanic and Flight Engineer training, and was then transferred to McDill AFB in Tampa, Fla., where he worked as an airplane mechanic. He served out his time in World War II at the Horsching Air Base in Lintz, Austria. He was with the 79th Squadron, P47 Fighters and earned promotions from PFC to Corporal to Buck Sergeant. Howard returned home in August 1946 to Fort Dix after serving for 21 months, and always credited the G.I. Bill for his education at Bryant University where he graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration.
After serving his country, Howard started working for ARCO (Atlantic Richfield Company) as a salesman, eventually working to own his own gas stations on either side of Route 24 near Raynham, Massachusetts. He started the Hanson Porcelain Company and relocated the business from Massachusetts to John Capron Road in Lynchburg in 1966. He sold the business in 1976 but stayed on as President and CEO until 1980.
Howard started the building and development firm Long Meadows Inc. in 1976, building single family homes on the Historic Long Meadows Farm in Sandusky (now Falwell Homestead). He built and developed many subdivisions from Roanoke to Lynchburg from 1976 to 1996.
Howard was married for well over 50 years to three amazing women, Constance Pray, Carol Kapinos and Eleanor Judd, and was a wonderful father to his five children. He is survived by his son and daughter-inlaw, Christopher Scott and Dianne (Short) Mowry of Lynchburg; a son, Jeffery H. Mowry of Hartford, Conn.; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan Lynn (Mowry) and Victor DeCapua of East Windsor, Conn.
He was predeceased by his sons, David and Thomas. Lastly, he was loved and looked up to by his grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Catherine, Bennett, William, Philip, Bill and Steven.
Howard loved to read and analyze business related subjects, followed many sports, mainly golf, tennis and football (Miami Dolphins fan). He loved to travel to Hilton Head Island (Sea Pines Plantation) and did so as often as he could. He loved music tremendously, serenading his family with favorites from the 40's to the 60's on just about every drive. Later in life he was a member of the Westminster "Croakers" and thoroughly enjoyed his years as part of that singing group.
Howard was a great and practical man. He loved his family (special shout-out to his cousins) and friends dearly, and let's not forget that he especially loved his ice cream!
55866. Elizabeth Francis Tisdale
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Alton Bay-----Elizabeth Frances (Tisdale) Thurber Levasseur, 92, of Mt. Major Highway died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lakes Region General Hospital with her family by her side.
Beth was born on March 28, 1925 in Worcester, MA the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Alice (Haskell) Tisdale.
Beth had a passion for oil painting, her mentors were Loran Percy and Larry Frates. She would have weekly gatherings at her home with friends to paint. She liked to dance and loved being at the big lake. She enjoyed her times spent with childhood girlfriends from KPC, "the club girls". Beth most of all loved life and everyone in her life.
Survivors include a son, John Thurber and his wife, Cheryl; a granddaughter, Brooke Elizabeth Thurber; a grandson, Matthew Ryan Thurber, all of Belmont; three step daughters, Paula Robinson, of IN, Arlene Varrati and Jackie Morris, both of FL; a sister, Priscilla Farrell and her husband, John, of West Alton; a brother-in-law, Joe Tata, of MA and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and many friends.
In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her first husband John Thurber and her second husband Armand Levasseur and by her sister, Evelyn Tata.
Sentinel & Enterprise
December 30, 2005LEOMINSTER -- Evelyn May (Tisdale) Tata, 79, of 70 St. Jean Ave., died Thursday, Dec. 29, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Worcester on April 22, 1926, the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Haskell) Tisdale and had lived in Leominster for the past 48 years. She graduated from the former Commerce High School in Worcester and for most of her adult life, met on a monthly basis with 11 of her childhood friends, as the KPC Girls Club. These women have been friends for over 70 years.
She was a past president of the Priest Street School PTA in Leominster.
Mrs. Tata was an avid bowler and was a member of a few bowling leagues in Fitchburg.
She enjoyed flower gardening, doing embroidering and cross stitching. She had been a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society for many years.
Mrs. Tata is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joseph J. Tata; two daughters, Beth T. Posco and her husband Mark L. Posco of Leominster and Gail M. Markiewicz and her husband, Christopher D. Markiewicz, of Webster; three sons, James R. Tata and his wife, Patricia Tata, of Westfield, N.J., Stephen J. Tata and his wife, Meredith Tata, of Fitchburg, and Gary P. Tata and his fiancée, Debra Fratturelli, of Leominster; two sisters, Elizabeth F. Levasseur of West Alton, N.H., and Priscilla H. Farrell and her husband, John Farrell, of West Alton, N.H.; a sister-in-law, Anna Tata of Leominster; nine grandchildren, Megan Posco, Jesse Posco, Angela Tata, Maria Tata, Holly Tata, Joseph Tata, Anthony Fraturelli, Anne Marie Markiewicz and Bradley Markiewicz; and several nieces and nephews.