Cape Cod Times
June 14, 2010SOUTHINGTON, Conn. � Arthur R. Child Sr., 84, of Southington, formerly of Cape Cod passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. He was the loving husband of Frances (Mumford) Child for 61 years.
Born May 8, 1926, in Springfield, Mass., he had lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Cape Cod in 1980.
Art served with the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during WWII. Following his military service he returned to join the Springfield Fire Dept., rising to the rank of Captain. After his retirement from the fire department he moved to Chatham where he served as Building Commissioner for many years. He was a longtime member of the Samuel Osgood Lodge of Masons, achieving the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. He was also an active participant in the Melha Shrine.
He will be remembered for his love of travel and carpentry and leaves behind many pieces of beautiful handmade furniture.
In addition to his wife Frances, he is survived by a son Dr. Robert Child and his wife Kathleen of Tiverton, R.I.; two daughters Judy Talbert and her husband Hank of Plantsville, Conn. ,and Emily Bernier of New Britain, Conn.; two granddaughters, Emilie Sullivan and husband William of Sturbridge, Mass., and Megan Talbert of North Oxford, Mass.; two great-grandchildren, Maxwell Sullivan and Quinlan Sullivan of Sturbridge, Mass.
Union-News (Springfield, MA)
July 14, 1999Virginia C. (Child) Friberg, 70, of 88 Scantic Road, the owner and president of Scantic Valley Oil Co. for 15 years, died Monday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Springfield, she graduated from the High School of Commerce and was a member of the city's Foster Memorial Church.
She leaves her husband of 51 years, Henry E. Friberg; a son, Kent J. of Monson; three daughters, Karen J. Knowles and Joanne B. Lucas, both of Ludlow, and Jill I. Appleby of Springfield; a brother, Arthur Child of Chatham; and eight grandchildren.
The Republican (Springfield, MA)
January 4, 2019Henry E. Friberg, age 91, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Baystate Medical Center on Jan 2, 2019. He was born in Hartford on May 4, 1927 to the late John and Beda (Holmberg) Friberg.
He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Henry then became a firefighter and retired after 44 years of service as a District Chief for the Springfield Fire Department. He also ran oil companies with his son and would deliver oil with his beloved black lab Holly. He was a member of the Masons for 60 years and also the Shriners and was a New England Sports fan through and through.
Henry is predeceased by his beloved wife Virginia (Child) Friberg of who he was married for 51 years; one son, Kent J. Friberg; one brother, Robert Friberg and one grandchild Timothy Friberg.
He leaves loving daughters, Jill Appleby and her husband Andrew of Springfield, Joanne Bergeron and her husband Phillip of Easthampton and Karen Knowles and her husband Jack of Ludlow; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Carly, Katie, Andrew, Peter, Jodi, Katie and Michelle and twelve great grandchildren.
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
SPRUCE HEAD, MAINE - Alan B. Van Wert died on April 1, 2011 at Rockport, Maine. He was born on February 13, 1915 in Kingston, NY, the son of Charles J. and Lillian Emmet Van Wert.
His parents moved to Schenectady, NY in 1917, where he made his home until 1948. Alan attended public schools there and also earned a BA degree in 1937 at Union College in Schenectady. Immediately after college, he joined the General Electric Company's Business Training Course in Schenectady where he worked as an accountant until 1942.
During World War II Alan enlisted in the Civilian Pilot Training program of the United States Army Air Corps. In 1943 he received an honorable discharge from the Army and joined the United States Naval Reserve as an Ensign in the Supply Corps. After serving in the southwest Pacific on Manus Island in the Admiralty Islands, he was granted an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946 with the rank of Lieutenant.
Alan then resumed working for the General Electric Company for a total of 43½ years. He became a Finance Manager, then a Marketing Manager, and later a Corporate Marketing Training Manager prior to retiring in 1981. From 1966 to 1972 he was Chairman of the Board and President of General Electric - ESGE, Ltd. and its subsidiary companies with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. While living in Switzerland, he was Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce. During his business career he also worked in Bridgeport, CT, New York City, Cleveland, OH, Boston and Atlanta.
Alan was for many years a member of the Rockland Congregational Church where he sang in the chancel choir and was in the hand bell choir. He was at one time the Church Treasurer and a member of the Music Committee. He also served on the Maine State Board of Accountancy for three years, was Treasurer of the Knox County Red Cross, Treasurer of the Rockland Golf Club, a member of the South Thomaston Budget Committee, and an AARP income tax assistance volunteer for over twelve years.
Alan Van Wert liked people, had a good sense of humor, and was a devoted family leader, a role he dearly loved as an organizer of family gatherings. He was good at remembering and telling stories for the younger members of his family and others. Over the years he made many life-long friends both at college and at work. Alan was active in outdoor and sports activities such as hiking, golfing, bowling, swimming, boating, skiing, and aerobics. In high school and college he was a member of the track and swimming teams.
He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Pauline Vining Van Wert, his half-sister, Mildred Everett, and his brother, George E. Van Wert.
He is survived by a son George V. Van Wert and his wife Melissa of Cynthiana, KY, a daughter Susan E. Gonzalez and her husband Nelson of London, England, a daughter Dr. Sally L. Van Wert and her husband Norman Glassbrook of Dusseldorf, Germany, and a son Alan S. Van Wert and his wife Cheryl of Portsmouth, NH, as well as ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Longboat Observer (Longboat Key, FL)
April 8, 2010Samuel Chapin, 90, of Longboat Key, died March 30. Born Aug. 30, 1919, in New York City, he graduated from Wilbraham & Monson Academy, in Wilbraham, Mass., and The Taft School, in Waterford, Conn., before joining Moore Drop Forging Co. in 1938.
He served in the U.S. Maritime Service from 1944 to 1945. In 1963, Mr. Chapin became president and CEO of Moore Drop Forging Co. He also served as director of Third National Bank of Hamden County, Mass., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and Springfield Institution for Savings.
Mr. Chapin lived in Longmeadow, Mass., and, after 55 years, moved in 1971 to Longboat Key. Since 1974 he spent summers in Whittier, N.C.
Mr. Chapin was president of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club, trustee of Baypath Junior College and a member of Longmeadow Country Club and Colony Club of Springfield, Mass.
Mr. Chapin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons, Sam Jr. and Scott; daughter, Dale Holton; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Hayhurst Funeral Home
Obituary for Jackie Lloyd
A Funeral Service for Jackie Lea Lloyd has been scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.Jackie was born in Mount Levi, Arkansas on Monday, November 18, 1929, the daughter of Jess N. and Afton (Poteet) McMinn. She died in Claremore, Oklahoma on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was 88 years of age.
Jackie was a seamstress for Fabricut. She married William D. Lloyd in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 10, 1968. She loved working in her yard and flower gardening. Her yard was featured in the Daily Oklahoman. She was an excellent homemaker and always had a spotless house. She was also a great cook. She attended Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Jackie is survived by,
Daughters, Sandy Williams and husband Bill, Claremore, OK
Janice James and husband Richard, Eros, LouisianaGrandchildren, Billy Williams and wife Chellie, Bixby, OK
Brett Williams and wife Alicia, Glenpool, OK
Bradley Hawkins and wife Ashley, Hamilton, OH
Terry McMinn, Jr., and wife Jessica, Enterprise, OK
Shawn McMinn, Whitefield, OK
Kristen McMinn, Whitefield, OKGreat-Grandchildren, Rose Palmer and husband Shannon, San Clemente, CA
Lily Williams, Bixby, OK
Drake Williams, Glenpool, OK
Olivia Hawkins, Hamilton, OH
Brayden Hawkins, Hamilton, OH
Garrett McMinn, Enterprise, OK
Trace McMinn, Enterprise, OK
Devon McMinn, Enterprise, OK
Jessie Bohanon, Enterprise, OK
Karis Bohanon, Enterprise, OK
Nathan McMinn, Porum, OKShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William, son, Terry McMinn, Sr., and grandson, Johnny L. Roberts II.
News-Leader
January 3, 2007Myrtle Ellen Thompson, age 81, went to be with the Lord at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006. She was born on July 16, 1925, at Beggs, Okla., to W.W. and Clara Lloyd.
She graduated from Central Bible Institute, Springfield, Mo., in 1947, where she met and married Richard C. Thompson. Together they spent many years in the ministry for the Assemblies of God; pastoring churches in Missouri and Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband Richard C., Spfd., Mo., and children: Richard Neil, Nixa, Mo.; Robert Hugh and wife, Laura, and children, Nathan, Casey, Rachel and Kim, and great-grandchildren, Spfd., Mo.; Deborah Elaine and husband, Terry Burton, and children, Katie, Abby and Amanda, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Susan Sheryl and husband, Mike Daugherty, and children, Christina and Shane Carder and their children, Branson, Mo.; Caryn and Floyd McDonnald, and their children, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Michael and Heather Daugherty and their soon-to-be-born daughter Mercedes; and Caira Daugherty and fiance, Jarrod Dortch, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Stephen Theodore, Spfd., Mo.; and Teresa Carolyn Byers and her children, Justin and Allison, Owasso, Okla.; brother Ken Lloyd, Tulsa, Okla.; sister Marian and Ramsom Dick, Grove, Okla.; brother Ralph and Donna Lloyd, Kiefer, Okla.; and sister Marge and James Ayers, Moore, Okla. She will be missed deeply by all whose lives she touched.
Omaha World-Herald (NE)
March 2, 2006LLOYD-Raymond C., age 84, LaVista. Former P.O.W. in WWII.
Preceded in death by former spouse, Weneta Lloyd.
Survived by wife, Ellen; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Pam Lloyd; son, Dennis Lloyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and David Williamson, Marcheta and Wilbur Kuehn; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marion and Dolores Loyd, Ivan and Betty Loyd.
The Daily Ardmoreite (Ardmore, OK)
November 25, 2011OKLAHOMA CITY - Margie Louise Ayers (Lloyd) was born July 26, 1941, to William Webster Lloyd and Clara Lee Lloyd in Beggs, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of eight children. Margie grew up and graduated high school in Beggs, then moved to Oklahoma City shortly after graduation. She lived at the YWCA in downtown Oklahoma City and worked at First National Bank in the accounting department. It was there that she met, dated and eventually married James Ayers on June 23, 1961.
After her youngest child was born, Margie began working as a substitute teacher for Moore Public Schools then found her calling as an Indian Education Tutor for the schools. She spent the remainder of her career helping children with academic needs by providing them with an environment of love, learning and fun. Even up until the day of her death, she had return visits from children she had tutored even 10-15 years ago. She played such an instrumental role in educating young kids. She loved music, sewing, reading and spending time with her family. She was famous among her kids for creating games for family get-togethers and making sure there was enough macaroni-and-cheese to go around.
Her heart was always that of a caregiver. Everything she did was about helping someone else, even when she became ill. The last six months of her life was spent surrounded by those she loved. She was able to let others take care of her. Although the illness and chemotherapy treatments were difficult to endure, she found comfort in knowing that she and her husband were cared for and that she didn't have to worry about doing anything but feeling better. She had the wonderful opportunity to visit her family and best friend before she became too ill to travel. The trips down memory lane are something she talked about with great enjoyment. She smiled all the way home. The last days of her life were filled with her family at her side. She would even comment that she was ready for God to take her home.
After a courageous battle with cancer, Margie passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband, James Ayers Sr. of the home; four children, James Ayers Jr., Brian Ayers with wife, Dorothy; Ellen Walker, and Kevin Ayers with wife, Becky. She has four grandchildren: Brandy Jones with husband, Anthony, Brittany Ayers, Jonathon Walker with wife, Sarah, Keegan Walker and Makenzie Ayers. Her great-grandchildren are Anthony Jones Jr., Emilee Jones, Brooklin Ayers, Isabella Walker, Brighton Ayers, Haiden Walker, Abigail Walker, and Greyson Luna.
Rest Haven Oklahoma
James Edwin Ayers, Sr. was born to Hubert and Goldie Ayers on December 18, 1937 in Norton Bend, Oklahoma. He grew up mostly in Ardmore with his parents and his sister, Cleo. After high school, he moved to Oklahoma City where he worked at the First National Bank where he met his future wife Margie. He served in the Marine Corp Reserves and after an honorable discharge, continued to work for the First Data Management Corporation (FDMC) at the First National Bank downtown OKC. He continued to work for 25 years until his first stroke at age 55.
He is welcomed to his spiritual home to rejoin his loving parents, his beautiful wife Margie Louise, and their daughter Janet Diane who preceded him in death.
His four living children survive him: James Jr., Brian, Ellen, and Kevin. He was a loving grandfather to Brandy, Brittany, Jonathon Keegan, Makenzie, Evelyn and Owen as well as being a great-grandfather to Brooklin, Brighton, Grayson, Isabella, Haiden, Abigail, Ainsley, and Adelyn. He is also survived by his sister Cleo Chaffin, husband Ken and their children: Cheryl Bowhay and family, Christy Holden and family, Laurie Gray and family.
If there could be only one word you could say to describe James, it would be strength. He was strong as a young athlete, strong as a Marine, strong as a father, strong while recovering from many major life-threatening illnesses and more importantly, he remained strong in his love for God. He involved himself in the church by leading worship in song, being a big part of Royal Rangers, taking the family to many revivals, and his kid's sport activities.
He loved visits from people and although he never talked much, he enjoyed being around social people. While staying in assisted living homes, he loved winning at bingo. Not just playing, but winning. If he didn't win, he would sulk and not go the next round. But he'd soon be back. Although he loved winning at bingo, he loved giving away the prizes he won to others even more. Yes, they were just candy bars or bottles of hand sanitizer or a roll of toilet paper, but he liked to share his 'winnings'. It made him feel good to share.
During the last several years of his life, he lived with his eldest son, James, Jr. James, Sr., would spend his days assembling puzzles (probably 300-400 total), painting, reading his bible and watching religious programs (unless OU was playing football). He loved to sit outside in the sun. Sometimes James Jr. would give him a job like breaking up sticks that had fallen from trees. He really liked to do jobs.
Speaking of jobs: When James got an idea in his head, he wanted it and he wouldn't stop asking until he got it. You may be wondering why this tricycle is here. James wanted a bicycle. He thought he could ride it around to find work. After searching and searching, Ellen located one and brought it home to him. You wouldn't think being paralyzed on one side would allow him to master this, but he did. (video)
I think the tricycle represents his strength and his desire to keep going no matter the struggles you've been dealt. We can look at that tricycle and think it's an easy thing to conquer: a bike with huge training wheels. You can't really fall off of it. But because of his circumstances, he had to have the faith and strength to get on it and move forward. He never once thought he could fall off of it. He approached it like he had no limitations. Either that or he wanted to make Ellen crazy.
Even to the end of his life, he continued to keep his faith in God strong. He spent his final days at his daughter's house with his family where he died peacefully.