Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA)
October 20, 2010MARSTONS MILLS Lorraine I. (Pittsley) Ames, 82, of Marstons Mills, formerly of Attleboro, died at home on October 18, 2010.
Born in Taunton, educated in Assonet and Dighton, wife of 46 years to the late Alfred Ames who passed in 1998. Loving mother of Jacqueline Capute and her husband Jeffery, Debra French and her husband Robert, both of Centerville, Brian Ames and his wife Linda of Turner, Maine, and Kevin Ames and his wife Mary Beth of Marstons Mills, with whom she resided. Sister of Marillyn Tripp of Assonet and William Pittsley of Taunton. Grandmother of eight, Brian, Jessica, Bethany, and Bradford Ames, Jason and Travis French, Jacob Shwom and Rachael Evelich and also six great-grandchildren, Connor and Colby, Marishka, Irena, Finnigan and Benjamin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in- laws.
Lorraine was employed by the Barnstable School System, serving in the Health Department for 14 years. She enjoyed family, cooking, working in the yard and her flower garden.
Find-a-GraveMARSTONS MILLS ~ Albert "Al" R. Ames died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday October 10, 1998. He was 69.
Al was the husband of Lorraine (Pittsley) Ames ad the son of Doris (Travis) Ames of Taunton and the late Fred Ames.
He was born in Assonet and worked for 37 years for New England Telephone in Attleboro, Taunton and Hyannis. He retired from special operations in 1989. He moved from Attleboro to Marston Mills in 1966.
Al was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Cape and Islands Chapter of the Korean Veterans Association and the Hyannis VFW. He was also a Fire Deparment member.
In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by two daughters, two sons, two brothers, one sister, and eight grandchildren.
58373. Warren Clyde Pittsley Sr.
Southcoasttoday
September 30, 2003FREETOWN ~ Warren Clyde Pittsley, Sr. 84 of East Freetown died at home after a brief illness on Sunday September 28, 2003 surrounded by his family. He was the widower of Doris E. (Gallant) Pittsley.
Born in Lakeville, the son of the late Horace and Edith (Haskell) Pittsley, he lived most of his life in Freetown.
Mr. Pittsley was employed by New Bedford Thread Company for 40 years as a slasher tender. He also worked for Wamsutta Mlls. After his retiirement, he drove a bus for the elderly, GATRA Dial-a-Ride in Taunton, for 15 years and was very proud of being able to do this.
He was a World War II Army veteran and served with the 102nd General Hospital. He attended the MD Medical Tech School and was highly decorated. He was a recipient of the European Africian Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Medal with qualifications of marksman with an M1 rifle. He held the rank of technician fifth grade.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freetown Post and Greater Dartmouth Senior Center. He was a charter member of the Wampanoag chapter of NAFCA, with which he traveled extensively.
He graduated from New Bedford High School, class of 1938. He was an avid student and scholar of the Civil War.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed camping and spending time with his family and grandchildren. His greatest achievement was his love of family.
Survivors include three sons, Warren C. Pittsley, Jr. and wife Mary, of Swansea, Leonard J. Pittsley and his wife, Kathy of Taunton and Michael C. Pittsley and his wife, Juli, of Freetown; a daughter, Sharon Montgomery of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Eva Brownell of Freetown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Horace and Robert Pittsley.
Southcoasttoday
May 9, 2002New Bedford - Robert Walter Pittsley, 77, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Swiatlowska) Pittsley.
Born in Berkley, the son of Horace and Edith (Haskell) Pittsley, he lived in New Bedford since 1927.
Mr. Pittsley was a loom fixer at Berkshire-Hathaway for 29 years until retiring. He was a World War II veteran and served in Japan. He held the rank pf seaman first class and served aboard the USS Cabana. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Medal and Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with six stars.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Cheryl Payden and her husband, Bryant, of Manassas, Va.; two grandchildren, Renee Forand and Raymond Forand, both of Virginia; a brother, Warren Pittsley of Freetown, a sister, Eva Brownell of Freetown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Horace Pittsley Jr.
Internment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
58375. Walter Bradford Pittsley
Taunton Daily Gazette
November 23, 2006Walter Bradley Pittsley of Lakeville, aged 90.
Husband of the late Gladys (Gilbert) Pittsley, beloved father of Louise DeMoranville of Lakeville, Nancy Rebell of Randolph, brother of Lawrence Pittsley and Floyd Pittsley, both of Lakeville, Vera Frates of Lakeville, Lilly Medeiros of Raynham, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Father of the late Joan Pittsley, brother of the late Elmer Pittsley, Hildreth Westgate.
58376. Vera Winnifred Pittsley
Taunton Daily Gazette (MA)
December 14, 2013LAKEVILLE - Vera W. (Pittsley) Frates, wife of the late George W. Frates, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Dec. 12, 2013.
She was 95. Vera was the daughter of the late Elmer B. and Doris (Haskell) Pittsley.
Born, raised, and educated in Berkley, she moved to Lakeville in 1948. A homemaker for most of her adult life, Mrs. Frates was also a selfemployed cake decorator and helped her late husband with his business, Mid-Town Auto Body of Lakeville. She was a communicant of Sts. Martha & Mary Church of Lakeville and was a former member of the Lakeville Firefighters Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Frates enjoyed playing Bingo and crocheting.
Survivors include two sons, George W. Frates, Jr. and his wife Irene, and David D. Frates and his wife Marcia, all of Lakeville; three daughters, Judith DeMoura and her husband John, and Linda Bindon and her husband Albert, all of Lakeville, and Brenda Lee Frates and her companion Dennis Wambolt of Middleboro; a brother, Floyd F. Pittsley of Lakeville, a sister, Lily F. Medeiros of Raynham, seventeen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Walter B. Pittsley, Lawrence H. Pittsley, Elmer "Buddy" Pittsley and Hildreth Westgate.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Middleboro.
58379. Lawrence Hampton Pittsley Sr.
Silva Funeral HomeLAKEVILLE '96 Lawrence H. Pittsley, Sr., husband of the late Leora M. (Haskins) Pittsley, died at his Lakeville home on Aug. 31, 2011. He was 88.
Born in Berkley, he was the son of the late Elmer and Doris (Haskell) Pittsley.
He attended schools in Berkley, before moving to Lakeville as a child. For several years, Mr. Pittsley harvested wood for the former Sheldon Phinney Company. Later, he co-owned/operated the Pittsley Brothers Sawmill. He was a member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ and the Bay State Draft Pony Association, as well as a call fire fighter for Lakeville for 34 years. He enjoyed raising ponies and cows, square dancing, and country music.
He leaves a son, Lawrence H. Pittsley, Jr. of New Bedford; two daughters, Wanda L. Pittsley of Lakeville and Amanda DeMoura of Taunton; a brother, Floyd Pittsley of Lakeville; two sisters, Lily Medeiros of Raynham and Vera Frates of Lakeville; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces/nephews.
He was also the father of the late Glenn H. Pittsley and the brother of the late Walter Pittsley, Elmer Pittsley and Hildreth Westgate.
Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Homes, Inc.Ruth Ann (Haskins) Pittsley, 78 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 19, 2017. She was the loving wife of Floyd Pittsley, Sr. of 62 years.
Born in Freetown, MA she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Hazel Haskins.
Ruth was educated in Freetown Schools and had lived in Lakeville. She was a stay at home mother, taking care of her loving husband and children. She was a member of the Lakeville Fire Department Women's Auxiliary and enjoyed camping and square dancing.
In addition to her husband Floyd she is survived by her children Deborah Snyder and her husband Alan, Floyd Pittsley, Jr. and his wife Jane, Nonna Nye and her husband Michael, Robert Pittsley, Kathy Pittsley Sandra Pittsley, and Richard Reynolds and Jimmy Pittsley; her grandchildren Floyd Pittsley III and Casey Hammerle, Crystal Nye, Michael Nye, Jr., Chris Nye and his wife Alana, William Pittsley and his wife Jenn, Joshua Pittsley and Stacy Reynolds; her great-grandchildren Jamie, Ashley, Rachel, Megan and Zackery Nye, Rebecka Westgate, Christopher, Jr. and Dakota Nye, Breanna Nye, Michael Nye, III, Coby Nye, Trevor Pittsley and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was also the sister of the late Evella Nunes and Joe, Edward Haskins and his wife Anna, Nancy Jones, Leora and her husband Lawrence, Charley Haskins and Shirley, Edith Haskins, Norma Haskins and Samuel Haskins, Jr.
58382. George Edward Adams III
Taunton Daily Gazette (MA)
April 26, 2015BERKLEY - George E. Adams, III, 90 years old, died on April 22, 2015, in the Taunton Nursing Home.
He was a life long resident of Berkley, attending Berkley Schools. He was a retired automobile mechanic.
George attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Taunton.
He was the husband of the late Helen (Gilbert) Adams. George is the father of Helen, Robin and Ronald Adams all of Berkley and George and his wife Paulette Adams of Assonet and he was the father of the late Diane Adams. George is the brother of Homer Adams of Tampa,
Taunton Daily Gazette (MA)
May 8, 2012BERKLEY - Helen C. (Gilbert) Adams, 84 years old, died on Sunday May 6, 2012, suddenly in Morton Hospital. Born in Dighton, daughter of the late Charles and Sophia (Tripp) Gilbert.
She was a graduate of Dighton High School. She attended the Trinity United Methodist Church on Railroad Ave. in Taunton.
Helen has been a resident of Berkley for over 56 years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Helen has been the wife of George E. Adams, III for over 55 years and is he mother of Helen Adams, Robin Adams and Ronald Adams of Berkley and George Adams and his wife Paulette of Assonet. She was also the mother of the late Diane Adams. Helen is the sister of Charles Gilbert, Jr of East Bridgewater and the late Lydia Gilbert and Gladys Pittsley. She is the aunt of several.
The Herald News (Fall River, MA)
October 1, 2003ADAMS Sept. 29, 2003, Richard Lee Adams of Berkley formerly of Lakeville and Middleboro aged 69 yrs. Husband of Barbara L. (Gaboriau) Adams.
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Find-a-GraveThe Life of Richard Lee Adams
He was born on March 12, 1934 in Berkley, MA in his family home on Mill Street in Myricks. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Myricks which is now the American Legion. He went up to grade 4 and then attended the Berkley Grammar School up until 8th Grade, which is now the Berkley Town Offices.
He grew up with his 3 brothers, George, Carlton, and Homer, and 1 sister, Beatrice. His father was George Adams II and his mother was Alberta (Haskell) Adams. He also grew up with his future wife, Barbara from age 7 on. She lived in the same neighborhood. They attended school together and she was a good friend with his sister, Beatrice.
When he grew up he started working with his brothers logging. He then worked at the Monument Factory in Assonet printing potholders. From there he went to work at Suddard Ford in Wareham, MA where he learned the trade of Auto Body Repair. And then he worked at Lakeville Auto Body for George Frates and after a short time until he bought the business out. He had his own business up until the time he retired a few years ago.
He married at 18 years of age to Barbara, also 18 on October 19, 1952. In 1953 they had their first child, Sandra then Gary was born in 1957, Timothy in 1960, Susan in 1963, Cynthia in 1966, Paul in 1967, and Holly in 1974. From that, there are now 12 grandchildren and 4 Great grandchildren.
For recreation he enjoyed hunting when he was younger, riding motorcycles, and then he enjoyed collecting antique automobiles. Him and his wife collected collectibles and enjoyed browsing in flea markets and antique shops in New Hampshire. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Miscellaneous Bristol County ObituariesBUZZARDS BAY -- Beatrice M. (Haskell) Parker, 87, died Sunday, March 24, 1996, after a long illness. She was the widow of George C. Parker and daughter of the late Walter and Winnie Haskell.
She died at the Cape Cod Nursing Home.Born and raised in Berkley, she attended Taunton High School and moved to Marion in 1926. She was employed by Tabor Academy in Marion as a housekeeper until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Sippican Seniors, the Dartmouth Seniors, the United Methodist Women's Club and the Marion United Methodist Church.
She was married to her late husband for 59 years at the time of his death in 1985. She enjoyed traveling.
Survivors include four daughters, Betty Ouellette, Frances Butterfield, Carol Chase and Beverly Wilson, all of Marion; a son, Richard Parker of Marion, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was the mother of the late George C. Parker Jr.
Wareham Week
Mar 26, 2014Frances A. Butterfield, 81, of Marion and Wareham passed away Saturday, March 22, at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Manly J. Butterfield.
She was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Haskell) Parker.
Frances worked for many years for Universal Marvel in Mattapoisett.
She is survived by her children; Lynn Butterfield of Onset and Blaine P. Butterfield of Marion. She is the sister of Beverly Wilson and Betty Ouellette both of Wareham and the grandmother of Derren Reynolds and Fiona Butterfield. Frances is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
She is the mother of the late M. Jay Butterfield and sister of the late Carol Chase, Richard, Sonny, Winnie and Alfred Parker.
Southcoasttoday
September 22, 2004WAREHAM -- Manly J. Butterfield, 79, of Marion died Sunday, Sept. 19 2004, at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Frances A. (Parker) Butterfield; they were married 49 years.
Born in Roberts, Wis., the son of the late Manly and Norma (Leonhardt) Butterfield, he moved to Hanson at the age of 11. He moved to Marion after his marriage.
Mr. Butterfield was a maintenance worker for Plymouth County. He was responsible for maintaining county-owned buildings and courthouses until retiring in 1985.
During World War II, he served in the Navy as a radio technician from 1942 to 1946. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Medal. Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting and also raised English foxhounds, competing in local field trials.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Lynn Butterfield of Marion; a son, Blaine P. Butterfield of; a brother, Thomas Butterfield of Carver; two sisters, Beverly Searle of Carver and Barbara Danner of
Hanson; and a grandson, Derren J. Reynolds of Marion.
He was thr father of the late Manley Jay Butterfield
The Enterprise (Brockton, MA)
August 12, 2014MIDDLEBORO - Donald H. Nourse, 79, of Middleboro, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Nichols) Nourse.
He was born in Middleboro, son of the late Harold and Gladys (Gifford) Nourse.
He was a retired supervisor at the former Maxim Motor Company, in Middleboro, for over 30 years. He was a member of the Central Congregational Church, Middleboro.
Donald enjoyed watching the Red Sox, and especially spending his summer vacations with his family.
Survivors include two daughters, Daphne A. and her husband Wayne Galhardo of Wareham, and Wendy and her husband Thomas Wirrell of Middleboro; 5 grandchildren, Jessica and her husband Ryan Beliveau, Tori Wirrell, Matt Torren, Justin Wirrell, Juliana Galhardo; several nieces and nephews.
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Inez (Cornell) Wilkie, 90, of Long Highway, Little Compton, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 at home after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Chester R. Wilkie Sr.
Born in Westport, a daughter of the late Arthur R. and Mabel (Tripp) Cornell, she had lived in Little Compton for over 70 years.
She attended Westport Schools in her childhood and was employed for over 50 years as a floor person for the former Fairhope Fabrics, Inc. of Fall River until her retirement. She was a member of the United Congregational Church of Little Compton.
Mrs. Wilkie was responsible with her late husband for bringing square dancing to Little Compton in the 1950s, ultimately building Chet's Barn, which became a mecca for square dancers all along the East Coast. An avid bingo player who loved to travel, she was also a member of the Little Compton Women's Bowling League for many years.
She leaves two sons, Chester R. Wilkie Jr. of Little Compton and Carlton "Butch" Wilkie of Little Compton; a daughter, Caroline W. Wordell of Little Compton; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Arthur "Benny" Wilkie and sister of the late Avis Gifford, Rosamond Loman, Howard Cornell, Hervey Cornell, Albert Cornell, and Arthur Cornell.
Her funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.
The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, MA)
June 2, 2000PITTSFIELD -- Catherine H. Wilkie, 84, of Amity Street, Fall River, died Tuesday at Southpointe Nursing & Rehab Center after a lengthy illness.
She was the mother of William W. Wilkie of Pittsfield. Born in Dartmouth, daughter of Owen and Bertha Mae Pierce Cummings, she had been a resident of Fall River since 1969. She had attended St. George Church, Westport.
Her husband, Adelbert E. Wilkie, is deceased.
Besides her son in Pittsfield, she leaves two other sons, Raymond R. Wilkie of Tempe, Ariz., and George A. Wilkie of New Bedford; three daughters, Muriel A. Rogers of Somerset, Sharyn M.B. Grace and Donna C. Paradise, both of Fall River; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Roy of Fall River; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.