Descendants of William Hascall of Fontmell Magna (1490-1542)

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32512. Allen Watson Haskell

Allen Watson Haskell was a wholesale dealer.


Clarice Pope

The Hartford Courant (CT)
January 23, 1999

Clarice (Pope) LaBounty Haskell, 94, of Windsor, widow of Peter LaBounty and Thomas Haskell, died Friday (Jan. 22, 1999) at a local convalescent home. She was born in Orange, MA, Dec. 10, 1904 the daughter of the late Jessie and Eva (St. Clair) Pope and lived in Windsor for many years.

She was employed by the Phoenix Insurance Co. for 25 years retiring in 1966. Clarice played piano for the silent movies as a teenager and for many organizations throughout her life.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Marie Fusco, and Virginia and Richard Teed all of Windsor; a daughter-in-law, Una LaBounty Kent in Florida; 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Paul P. LaBounty; a son-in-law Victor Fusco; two brothers and four sisters.


Iantha Phyllis Miller


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NEW BEDFORD -- Iantha P. (Miller) Haskell, 84, of New Bedford died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Allen W. Haskell. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ron and Florence (Weeks) Miller, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Survivors include a son, Allen C. Haskell of New Bedford; two daughters, Joan C. Haskell of New Bedford and Nancy F. Rua of Bradenton, Fla.; a sister, Joyce Viera of New Bedford; six grandchildren, Rebecca L. Morris, David A. Haskell, Felecia M. Cruz, Michael R. Sylvia, Jeffrey A. Sylvia and James A. Sylvia; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mildred Howe, Lester Miller and Irving Miller.


56329. Andrew Jerome Haskell

Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA)
August 15, 2013

HARWICH �  Andy, of Harwich, passed away on Feb. 18, 2013, in his Florida home after a short illness.

He was born in New Bedford, Mass., to Edith (Stowell) and Allen W. Haskell on Sept. 22, 1921, and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis (Thacker); a son, Bruce of Yarmouthport, and two granddaughters, Jillana of Derry, N.H., and Sarah Lisbeth of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

He graduated from N.B. Vocational High School as a fireman. He was an avid sports enthusiast and participated in all sports events. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II from October 1942 until December 1945 and was stationed on the USS Intrepid.

He was married in 1949 and lived in Fairhaven. He owned and operated Andy's Market grocery store and later Brimley's Whole Beef House in New Bedford. He moved to Cape Cod in 1969 and was employed by Angelo's Market as a butcher after which he owned and operated Deer Meadow Riding Stables until the year 2000.

He was president of the Rough Riders Association and participated in all the events. He rode in the Fourth of July Chatham Parade for 20 years. His hobby and great love was for his horses. He had many, most memorable was Tobey, Doc 3 Socks, and Skip Buzzie, his dancing Palomino.
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U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Andrew Jerome Haskell
Ship, Station or Activity:     Intrepid
Ship Number or Designation:     CV-11
Muster Date:     4 May 1945
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U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
Name: Andrew Jerome Haskell
Rank: MM2
Death Age:  91
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1921
Death Date: 18 Feb 2013
Cemetery Address: Off Connery Avenue
Cemetery Postal Code:     2532
Cemetery: Massachusetts National Cemetery
Interment Place:     Bourne, Massachusetts
Section: E
Row: 5
Plot: A13
War: WORLD WAR II
Branch of Service: US NAVY


Phyllis Barbara Thacker

Nickerson Funeral Home

Phyllis B. Haskell, 96, of Largo, Florida and Harwich, MA passed away peacefully at her home in Harwich. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Haskell and the daughter of George and Alice (Caughey) Thacker.

Phyllis was born in New Bedford, MA and raised in Fairhaven, MA. During her high school years she worked at the local 5&10 cent store and also for her father at Thacker Industries. She and Andrew married in May of 1949. During this time she worked at United Motors in New Bedford then decided to move to the Cape in 1969. She then worked at Manson Motors (Chatham Ford), the Candy Manor and the Harwich COA until her retirement.

Her favorite pastimes consisted of horseback riding, golf, casinos, travelling, playing a board game called HELL and cooking. She was constantly driving the horse trailer for the many parades. Casinos were fun for her as Andrew sat with other non-gambling folks. Her travels took them to Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska. She loved entertaining. It would be Happy Hour, Happy Appetizer Hour and then a wonderful meal. At Christmas time she made the best Plum Pudding. And then there was HELL, the board game! For each game she would make each player put 25 cents in the till. She usually heard the comment...but I need gas money!!! She will definitely be missed by those who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Bruce (Barbara) of Yarmouthport, granddaughters Jil-ana Haskell of Texas, Sarah Egger (Christian) and the love of her life, Great Grandson Jaxson Drew Egger of Fort Lauderdale. She also leaves two nieces, Beverly Farris and Francescia Torres. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mae Torres and Gladys Almeida.


56336. William Franklin Butler


The Hartford Courant (CT)
February 13, 1996

William Franklin Butler, 73, of New Britain, died Saturday. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was most recently employed by the New Britain Housing Authority at the Martin Luther King Apartments.

Mr. Butler leaves two daughters, Dawn Butler of New Britain, and Lisa Trigilio of East Hampton; a brother, Benjamin Butler of Wells, Maine; and a sister, Dixie Hall of Biddiford, Maine.


56337. Benjamin C. Butler


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Benjamin C. Butler, 90, a longtime resident of Wells, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on December 3, 2015.

Benjamin was born in Wareham, Massachusetts on August 26, 1925 the son of Vianna Perry. Ben moved to Wells in 1926 and lived the rest of his life in Kennebunk, Wells and for a short time in Connecticut.

Benjamin was married to his soul mate and devoted wife, Emily E. Butler for 65 years and yearned for the day when he could be reunited with her in heaven. They were united in their faith and were blessed with seven children. Ben was a hard worker and worked for the Kennebunk Water Co., Mapes, Cumberland Farms and Hope Cemetery. He was also a reserve police officer for the Town of Kennebunk and night watchman.

Ben loved doing things for other people. His home was always open and so was his heart. He was always available for his children and was "Bumpa's Taxi" day or night for his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards with them. Ben loved watching wrestling and Tom & Jerry Cartoons on television. He had an assortment of crossword books he enjoyed daily. Visiting and talking with people was one of Ben's favorite activities. He would go to the Maine Diner and Congdon's Donut Shop to meet his friends.

Ben and his wife Emily enjoyed fellowship dinners and attending the Wednesday dinners at the Well Congregational Church. He was an Elder and Sunday school teacher at Mt. Zion Church for over 50 years. He and his wife participated in nursing home ministry and provided a food pantry for 23 years which was opened 24 hours a day. Benjamin was not only a true believer; his faith was a guiding light for his life and his relationships with others. He enjoyed sitting on his back deck at his home where he and Emily planted many flower gardens and kept the bird feeders full at all times. Ben is now at rest and will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

Ben is survived by his children, Phyllis Barker, Amber Beal, Debbie Ham, Bonnie Butler, Bennie Butler and Steven Butler; his adopted daughter, Dot Weeks, a missionary in Belize; his 30 plus grandchildren, 60 plus great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and dear friends.


Emily E. Brooks


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Emily E. Butler, 89, a longtime resident of Wells, died peacefully on January 10, 2015 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Sanford.

Emily was born on September 22, 1925 in Kennebunkport the daughter of George and Carrie (Paull) Brooks.

Emily was married to her soul mate and devoted husband, Benjamin Butler for 65 years. They were united in their faith and were blessed with seven children. Emily worked at Kesselin Shoe Shop, at Morning Star and provided a home with plenty of love to many children entrusted into her care. She was Nana to everyone who graced her doorway and was a gracious hostess. She made time for her children and they recall many fond memories of Mom being home when they arrived home from school.

Emily and her husband were very active within a Nursing Home Ministry, taught Youth Group, and was a Sunday school teacher. For many years, she had a Bible Study group at her home. She and Ben volunteered at the local food pantry and she possessed a generous heart for those less fortunate. Mrs. Butler read her Bible every day for inspiration and maintained a prayer list for many who needed comfort, "a touch from God" or needed to be valued as a person; no matter the circumstances of their life's journey.

She and Ben enjoyed fellowship dinners and attended the Wednesday dinners at the Wells Congregational Church where Emily could visit with her friends. Mrs. Butler enjoyed going to the beach and her hands were never idle; she made beautiful doilies and was a great cook. While sitting on the back deck of her house, she had a bird's eye view of her many flower gardens and she kept the bird feeders full at all times. It was the simple things in life that made her aware of God's precious gifts; family, fellowship, a home with children's laughter and being a part of the Mt. Zion Church for over 50 years.

Mrs. Butler was a true matriarch of her family and she wrote daily words of inspiration and messages from God in her journals. They have now become cherished readings and Light for the days ahead. She will be dearly missed by her family, her church family and has now entered into eternal rest.

She is survived by her husband Benjamin Butler; her children, Phyllis Barker, Amber Beal, Debbie Ham, Bonnie Butler, Bennie Butler and Steven Butler; her adopted daughter, Dot Weeks, a missionary in Belize; her sister, Elanor Leach; 30 grandchildren, 60 great-great grandchildren and 5 generations of family members who loved her; and many close friends.

She was predeceased by her son, Phil Lord; and by her three brothers, Robey, Frank, and Herb Brooks; and by her grandson, Christapher.


56338. Virginia Belle Perry


Portland Press Herald (ME)
February 29, 1996

Virginia B. ''Dixie'' Hall, 66, of Bradbury Street died Monday at Southern Maine Medical Center. She was born in Wells, a daughter of Everette and Vianna Haskell Perry, and attended Wells schools. Mrs. Hall came to this area 20 years ago.

As a young woman she was employed by Kesslen Shoe for many years, and was later a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Chapel. She enjoyed reading the Bible daily, collecting and writing recipes and crocheting.

A daughter, Deborah Carreau, died in 1993.

Surviving are her husband of 44 years, John H. Hall; a son, John D. Hall of Sanford; a daughter, Barbara Rutterford of Sanford; a brother, Ben Butler of Wells; and 12 grandchildren.


Eben Courtney Babbidge


Portland Press Herald (ME)
July 7, 1997

Eben Courtney Babbidge, 63, died Sunday at his Eastlawn Road home following a brief illness.

He was born in Islesboro, a son of Eben and Edith (Leach) Babbidge.

For 27 years Mr. Babbidge worked at F.R. LePage Bakeries, retiring in 1996. Previously he worked at Calderwood Bakery.

He was a member of the Woodfords Congregational Church and was a committee chairperson for many Boy Scout events. He enjoyed the ocean, gardening, bird watching, country music and traveling.

Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Emmagene Perry Babbidge of Portland; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Lynn) DiPierro of Portland; two sons, Scott of Windham and Craig of Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Caro) Wentworth of Scarborough and Mrs. Wallace (Charlotte) Wyman of Windham; five grandchildren, an uncle and several nieces and nephews.


Sophia G. Washburn

Boston Herald
April 16, 1974

HASKELL - In Boston, April 14, Sophia G. (Washburn) wife of the late Willard K. Haskell, mother of Marshall W. Haskell of Holbrook, Mrs. Lillian Peckham of Rochester, Mrs. Winifred Mullen of New Bedford and Miss Dorothy Haskell of Taunton, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.


56341. Marshall W. Haskell

U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Marshall W Haskell
Birth Year: 1916
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Suffolk
Enlistment Date: 11 Mar 1941
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City:     Boston
Branch:     Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:     Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Sales clerks
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height:     63
Weight:     128


56345. Ambrose Foster Whalley

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Ambrose F. Whalley, 91, of Dartmouth, died Sunday February 4, 2007 at Taber Street Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Lackie) Whalley; they had been married for 65 years.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert E. and Ethel L. (Henry) Whalley, he lived in New Bedford and Dartmouth most of his life.

He was a member of Smith Mills Congregational Church, where he was an elder deacon and member of the church choir.

Mr. Whalley was formerly employed as a physical therapist aide at St. Luke's Hospital for 20 years. He had also been the proprietor of Whalley's Rest Home in Acushnet.

He was a volunteer at Dartmouth Council on Aging and was active in church activities. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

His family would like to thank his extended family at Taber Street Nursing Home.

Survivors include a son, Wayne F. Whalley and his wife Patricia of Dartmouth; a daughter, Donna L. Hebert and her husband Paul Erickson of Dartmouth; a sister, Vivian H. Whalley of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Patricia Livesey and her husband Scott, and Christopher Hebert and his fiancée Lynne Gomes; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, and Brendan Livesey; a nephew, Charles Adams; a cousin, Charles Mills; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late June Adams.


Marion E. Lackie

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Marion E. (Lackie) Whalley, 88, of Dartmouth died Friday March 26, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ambrose F. Whalley; they had been married for 65 years.
Born in Acushnet , the daughter of the late David F. and Leonora (Tripp) Lackie, she had lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.

She was a member of Smith Mills Congregational Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild.

Mrs. Whalley was formerly employed as a nurse's aide at St. Luke's Hospital, and had been the proprietor of Whalley's Rest Home in Acushnet.

She volunteereed at Dartmouth Council on Aging, and was very devoted to her family.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Wayne F. Whalley, and his wife Patricia, of Dartmouth; a daughter, Donna L. Hebert of Dartmouth; her son-in-law, Paul Erickson, of Dartmouth; 3 grandchildren, Patricia Livesey and her husband Scott, Christopher Hebert and his fiancee Lynne Gomes, and Richard Souza and his wife Kathy; 2 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Livesey and Jacob Livesey; her caregivers, Richard Lackie, Maureen Lackie, and Anna Moniz; her sister-in-law, Vivian Whalley of New Bedford; and nieces and nephews.


56347. Vivian Haskell Whalley


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NEW BEDFORD '97 Vivian H. Whalley, 93, of Pleasant Street, New Bedford, died Tuesday at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in New Bedford a daughter of the late Albert E. & Ethel L. (Henry) Whalley.

Ms. Whalley, was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former Francis P. Memorial Hospital in New Bedford for over 11 years, and also for the Dever School in Taunton for over 4 years before retiring in 1981.

Vivian has been a New Bedford resident all of her life, she was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church.

She was a graduate of Diman Vocational Technical High School of Practical Nursing, she had also been a greeter and volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital, and a Fort Taber volunteer.
She was the family historian, and she previously had worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., many years ago.

She is survived by a niece Donna Louise Hebert of Dartmouth, 2 nephews Charles Robert Adams of Dartmouth, Wayne Whalley of Nashua New Hampshire, a cousin Charles Mills of Fall River. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Ambrose F. Whalley and the late June A. Adams.


32526. Agnes Trelawney Henry


The Herald News (Fall River, MA)
March 22, 2002

MILLS (Henry) Entered into rest Tuesday, March 19, 2002, Agnes T. (Henry) Mills, 92, of 1748 Highland Ave., Fall River, formerly of Oliver St.; widow of Charles R. Mills, Sr,; daughter of the late Tanjore and Julia (Haskell) Henry; mother and mother-in-law of Charles Skip and Pauline Mills and Carole and Robert Irby; grandmother of Bradford and Brynne Mercer and Scott and Robert Mills; sister of the late Ethel Whalley and Edith Phelan.


56351. Chester Hugh Haskell

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Chester H Haskell
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Bristol
Enlistment Date: 3 Apr 1941
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Boston
Branch: Ordnance Department
Branch Code: Ordnance Department
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled filers, grinders, buffers, and polishers (metal)
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 136
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Chester Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1921
Death Date: 27 Mar 1999
SSN: 024164929
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 3 Apr 1941
Release Date 1: 3 Sep 1945
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U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Chester Hugh Haskell
Service Info.: CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1921
Death Date: 27 Mar 1999
Cemetery: Spring Brook Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 119 Morse Street Mansfield, MA 02048
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Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society
Volume 9, No. 2, June 2000

March 27, 1999: CHESTER H. (CHET) HASKELL of Mansfield, Mass. USA died. Surviving are his wife, Janet S; sons Benjamin B, Darrel S, and Gary C; daughters June E. Fleischman and Marcia L. Anzalone, 11 grandchildren and a cousin. His daughter, Linda, predeceased him.

Burial in Spring Brook Cemetery, Mansfield.


Janet Stacia Buck

The Sun Chronicle (Attleboro, MA)
November 17, 2021

MANSFIELD �  Janet S. (Buck) Haskell, 95, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at the Village at Willow Crossings in Mansfield.

She was the beloved wife of the late Chester H. Haskell, to whom she was wed for over 50 years at the time of his death on March 27, 1999.

Born in Mansfield on Jan. 24, 1926, she was a loving daughter of the late Ralph A. and Fannie (Epstein) Buck.

Janet grew up and was educated in Mansfield. She was a 1944 graduate of Mansfield High School and a graduate of the Chamberlain School of Retailing.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Haskell had worked as a data entry and coding clerk at the Foxboro Co. in Foxboro.

Janet's focal point of her life was raising her adoring family and providing exceptional care for her late husband.

She was a former active member of the Assembly of God Church in South Attleboro and more recently attended the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.

Janet enjoyed gardening and maintaining rock gardens at her former residence on Spring Street in Mansfield, sewing, knitting, crocheting, was an amazing seamstress and will always be remembered for her exceptional cooking skills.

She is survived by her devoted children: June E. Fleischmann of North Attleboro, Benjamin B. Haskell and his wife Peggy of Centerville, Darrell Haskell and his wife Anne-Marie of South Hamilton, Marcia L. Anzalone and her husband Anthony of Upton, Gary C. Haskell and his wife Lisa of Exeter, RI and the late Linda D. Haskell. She was the dear sister of Richard Buck of North Andover, Curtis Buck of Norton, Christine Owens of Buckeye, AZ and the late Louise Stupack and Roger Buck. She is also survived by her cherished 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, as well as several generations of loving nieces and nephews.


Edith Beatrice Canham

The Sun Chronicle (Attleboro, MA)
April 6, 2008

NORTON - Edith Beatrice (Canham) Carter, 97, died peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Epoch Senior Care Center in Norton. She was the beloved wife of the late Luther O. Carter, who passed away in 1991. They were wed on Oct. 25, 1936.

Born in Raynham on Sept. 13, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Smith) Canham.

Edith grew up in Raynham and was a 1927 graduate of Taunton High School and graduated in 1934 from the Morton Hospital School of Nursing. She practiced nursing at Cape Cod Hospital until her marriage to her late husband Luther. When her children were grown, Mrs. Carter again took up nursing as a Nurse Supervisor at Paul A. Dever State School in Taunton, until her retirement in 1970.

Mr. and Mrs. Carter lived in Attleboro during the war years. He labored in defense, and she began raising their family. After the war, they settled into the family's new home in Norton, where she remained a resident for 63 years.

An active member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Norton, Edith served as secretary for their Ratcliff Guild and volunteered in the Church Thrift Shop. She enjoyed spending time with people.

Mrs. Carter was an accomplished seamstress who also enjoyed reading, knitting, reminiscing and making a comfortable and happy home for her family. Following the death of her husband, she spent her summers in Maine with her daughters and her winters in Norton with her son.

She is survived by her devoted children: Luther A. Carter and his wife Margaret of South Dartmouth, George P. Carter of Norton, Mary E. L. Woodward and her husband Jack of Burlington, Maine, Margaret A. Carter of Lakeville, Maine, and her late infant daughter Benita Carter. She is also survived by her loving 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews, who will miss her.

She was the sister of the late Walter G. Canham, George H. Canham, Blanche E. Kuhlberg, Mildred I. Hartwell, and Florence M. Johnson.


56357. Thomas Liberty Pharmakis

The Post-Crescent (Appleton, Wisconsin)
December 28, 2005

Thomas L. Pharmakis, Neenah, padded away Dec. 15. He was born in Attleboro, Mass., the son of John and Clara (Haskell) Pharmakis. He married Catherine Sheehan April 23, 1946 in Taunton, Mass.

He was employed at Theda Clark Medical Medical Center from 1967 to 1988, where he also established the Medical Technolgy School. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Neenah, where he was a Eucharistic Minister, former President of the Parish Council and trustee of the church. He was a member of the 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, Neenah Council.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine; his children Ann Pharmakis Rosenbaum / (Jack) Whitney; Barbara (Paul) Thilin; Patricia Pharmakis and Thomas Pharmakis; five grandchildren; and his siblings, Donald, William, Cora and Rose.

He was preceded by his brothers and sisters Arthur, Andrew, John, George, Marion, Helen and Irene.


56360. William Howell Pharmakis

The Newport Daily News (RI)
July 17, 2006

MIDDLETOWN - William Howell Pharmakis, 83, of 18 Shangri La Lane, Middletown, RI, died Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI.

He was the husband of Audrey (Hebert) Pharmakis.

Born in Attleboro, MA, on May 5, 1923, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Haskell) Pharmakis.

Mr. Pharmakis was a distinguished serviceman, and received the Purple Heart during his service in the United States Navy, in World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring after 20 years of service as a Hospitalman Chief.

He was a member of St. Georges Church, the Fleet Reserve Branch #19, and the National Philatelic Society. Mr. Pharmakis also worked as a pharmecutical rep. for Brunswig Drug in Las Vegas, NV for 15 years. He was an avid stamp and coin collector and a war historian, particularly ancient civilization.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Charles Herbert Pharmakis of Middletown, RI; his brother Donald Pharmakis of Las Vegas, NV, his sisters Rose Heon of Florida, and Cora Douglas of Cape Cod, MA; and his grandchildren Allison Pharmakis, Evan Pharmakis and Hilary Pharmakis.

He was the brother of the late Dr. Thomas Pharmakis, Andrew Pharmakis, John Pharmakis, George Pharmakis, Arthur Pharmakis, Helen Pharmakis and Marian Filibert and Irene.


56361. Rosalie Vaugh Pharmakis

The Sun Chronicle (Attleboro, MA)
February 17, 2007

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Rosalie V. (Pharmakis) Heon, 82, died on Feb. 7, 2007 after a brief illness, at the home of her daughter Joyce Moulding in Winter Haven, Florida.

Born in Attleboro on June 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John T. Pharmakis and Clarabelle Haskell. Rose was raised and educated in Attleboro and was one of 12 children, nine of whom have passed on.

She was the wife of Donat A. (Duke) Heon, who predeceased her in 1990.

In addition to Attleboro, Rose lived in Wrentham for many years where she raised her three children.

She worked for several years at Texas Instruments in Attleboro as a solderer.

Upon their retirement, Rose and Duke enjoyed camping and became active members of the Good Sam Club, and made many friends through their camping experiences.

Also a former resident of Taunton, Rose relocated to Florida in 2005 with her daughter and son-in-law where she resided until her death.

Rose will be lovingly remembered by her family as a soft-spoken, kind and loving person, with a quiet inner strength.

She is survived by her son, Donat A. Heon III and his wife Deborah (Earle) Heon of North Attleboro; and two daughters, Cheryl Switzer and her husband Curt of Texas, and Joyce Moulding and her husband Fred of Florida. In addition, she is survived by a brother, Donald Pharmakis of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a sister, Cora Douglas of Eastham. She was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.


56362. John Thomas Pharmakis

Providence Journal (RI)
March 8, 1990

John T. Pharmakis, 64, of 29 John St., a medical social worker for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind for 20 years, died Tuesday at the home of his son, John Pharmakis Jr. of Attleboro.

Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late John and Clarabelle (Haskell) Pharmakis.

Mr. Pharmakis was a member of Azure Lodge, AF & AM, Walpole. He was a designated non-ordained preacher for the United Methodist Church, and he been a member of South Walpole United Methodist Church, Walpole, for the past 18 years.

He was a graduate of Sul Ross State College, Alpine, Texas. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific Theater in World War II, and during the early 1950s.

Besides his son he leaves a daughter, Sandra Kelley of Madison, Ohio; four brothers, Thomas Pharmakis of Neenah, Wis., William Pharmakis of Sarasota, Fla., Donald Pharmakis of Las Vegas, Nev., and George Pharmakis of Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, Helen Chambers of Fort Worth, Rosalie Heon of Taunton, Cora Douglass of Rehoboth, and two grandchildren.


June H. Hanson

Boston Herald (MA)
August 10, 1998

June H. (Hanson) Pharmakis of North Attleboro, a retired secretary, died Wednesday at Ridgewood Court Nursing Home in Attleboro after a long illness. She was 72.

Born in Boston, she lived in Sharon and later moved to North Attleboro, where she resided for the past 18 years.

Mrs. Pharmakis was employed as a secretary for the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. in Boston, and later served as the head of technical services for the Sharon Library.

A volunteer at the Southwood Hospital in Norfolk, Mrs. Pharmakis was a former member of the United Services Organization and the Business and Professional Women's Association of Norwood.

Wife of the late John T. Sr., Mrs. Pharmakis is survived by a daughter, Sandra L. Guild and a son, John T. Jr., both of Attleboro; three brothers, Walter Hanson, Eric Hanson and Robert Hanson, all of Boston; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.


Henrey Francis Douglass

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Henry Francis Douglass, age 80, of Eastham, passed away Sept. 26, 2011, at the Epoch Senior Healthcare of Harwich after a long struggle against Parkinson's disease.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Cora (Pharmakis) Douglass of Eastham. He was the loving father to the late Steven Douglass, and Diana (Douglass) Creed of Thompson, Conn.; and grandfather to John Creed IV, age 19, of Thompson, Conn., and Jenna Creed, age 17, of Ellington, Conn. He is survived by a sister, Judy Barton of New Port Richey, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Douglass, and sister Barbara Grant.

Henry was born on May 31, 1931, in Attleboro, the son of Harold E. and Anna W. (Sayer) Douglass. He graduated from Attleboro High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951-1954); he was stationed in Germany and attained the rank of staff sergeant.

He was employed by Western Union for 35 years, serving as manager of credit and collections for New England in the Boston office. He retired in 1988.
Henry raised his family on Agricultural Avenue in Rehoboth, and was active in town government, serving for several years as chairman of the town's finance committee.

An avid fisherman, horseman, gardener and hunter (with his beloved beagle Lady), Henry was known for his Scottish practicality, his wry sense of humor and his love of the outdoors. He leaves many friends and extended family members.