McClure Damily Funeral Services
Joanna Clark Strout (aka Grammie Jo), age 94, of Milbridge, Maine, went to be with the Lord at 8:15am on October 14, 2018 while at Haciendas at Grace Village memory care facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Joanna was born in Steuben, Maine on January 29, 1924 to Edwin and Myra (Philbrick Huntley) Clark. She had seven siblings -- Harry, Elsie, Alvoid, Eunice ("Tootsie"), Albert, Rudy, and Dorothy Jean ("Dot") -- with whom she kept in close contact until they passed. She was married to Mervin ("Bruddy") Strout for 54 years until he passed in 1997. She is survived by her sons, Duane Strout of Pensacola, Florida and Dennis Strout, LCDR USN Ret. (wife Joyce) of Deming, New Mexico, former daughter-in-law Judith Pangburn, grandchildren Debora Strout, Leah Simpson, Lorraine Casto (husband Keith), Thomas Strout and Fred Strout (wife Racheal), great-grandchildren Brian, Woodrow (wife Victoria), Patrick, Amanda, Joanna, Kayla, Joshua, Dennis, Kassandra and Stephen, great-great-granddaughters Lotyss and Natalie, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Joanna is predeceased by grandsons Donald and Stewart, and great-grandson Blake.
Joanna worked in a local fish factory while raising her sons. After her sons left home, Joanna took a nurse's aide course in Calais and started working at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias. While working full-time, Joanna attended nursing school. She became a practical nurse and worked full-time while completing a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She ultimately became an RN and worked for over 20 years at DECH before retiring. Joanna was also a volunteer ambulance attendant for many years. She was active in her local church, First Baptist Church of Harrington, for over 70 years, teaching Sunday school, leading youth groups, visiting nursing homes, and helping out wherever needed. She was well-known for her cooking, baking, and knitting, as well as housing out-of-town visitors, including family members, friends, missionaries, former pastors and their families. Her chocolate pies (secret ingredient: a spoonful of instant coffee) were famous at church potlucks!
Joanna was known as Grammie Jo to all of the children in her extended family and community and was one of Milbridge's longest residents, having lived in her home for over 73 years. Joanna enjoyed visiting family and traveling across the United States (except not in planes). She was an avid reader and faithfully wrote letters to her far-flung family and friends.
Panama City News Herald
February 28, 2016Dorothy Jean Clark, age 80, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away Feb. 25, 2016. Dorothy was born in Steuben, Maine, on Aug. 16, 1935. She moved to New Jersey in 1953 where she married and had six children. In 1985, she moved to Lynn Haven where she worked for Dillard's, Grolier and Publix. Dorothy loved to read and crochet.
She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Vincent, and grandmother, Nicole.
She is survived by her sister, Joanna Strout and her children, Constance, Cynthia, Daniel, Walter and Jerry, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
62162. Vincent J. Kryzyanowski Jr.
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Vincent was born on August 19, 1954 and passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011.
Vincent was a resident of Conyers, Georgia.
Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes
Betty Margaret (Nicklaus) Prescott, 89, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
Betty was born February 25, 1931, in Dixon, IL, to Edward and Ruth L. (Baker) Nicklaus.
She married Cleaves Carey Prescott on July 19, 1960, in Morrison. He died February 24, 2017.
Betty was employed by Frantz Manufacturing in Sterling, IL, and later worked for General Electric in Morrison. Betty also enjoyed crafting.Survivors include one daughter, April (Justin Harris) Prescott; two sons, Jim (Ricky Reyna) Prescott and Don (Sandy) Prescott; three grandchildren, Jamie Prescott, Andrea (Christopher) Ramirez and Benjamin (Taylor) Prescott and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleaves.
New Hampshire Sunday News (Manchester, NH)
June 5, 2011CANTERBURY � Annette Rice Dexter, 95, died Feb. 15, 2011, in Canterbury after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends.
She was the first-born of Harold H. and Ruth P. Rice, of Watertown, Mass.
She attended Vesper George School of Art and Boston Clerical School, and later graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business School. She worked for three years in Boston for Liberty Mutual Insurance before her marriage on June 24, 1939.
Although she lived most of her adult life in the Claremont area, she had resided in Concord and Canterbury since 2001.
She was a charter member of the Claremont Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and received the Diamond Certificate for 60 years of service.
She was also a member of the Ladies Union Aid Society, the Auxiliary of the Optometric Association of New Hampshire and the South Parish Church of Charlestown.
Family members include a brother, Kenneth H. Rice of Orono Maine.
IN HER LIFE:She is predeceased by her sister, Virginia R. Kahn, of Claremont, and Peabody, Mass., and her brother, Harold Hamilton Rice Jr., of Claremont. As a homemaker and mother, she volunteered her time and secretarial skills to many charitable causes and local organizations, and enjoyed supporting her children's extracurricular activities.
During the '60s, Anne and Porter could often be found on Lake Sunapee in the cabin cruiser they had built in the back yard on Broad Street. By the mid-70s, they had dropped anchor on Lake Winnipesaukee, where they shared more great times with friends and family, during the following decade. And ever present, was music, which was woven into the fabric of their 42 years together. Anne never tired of listening to the music played by Porter and the many talented musicians in the area.
In later years, after her children were grown, Anne returned to her art, studying with Richard Basso and more recently with Aidron Duckworth (1920-2001) of Plainfield.
She often exhibited locally and regionally, as well as teaching art within her circle of friends. In her later life, it was her family, friendships and vibrant connection to the art community that fulfilled her until her memory began to fail in her nineties.
Anne, aka "Rune, Abby and Annie", will also undoubtedly be remembered for her love of animals. It was her parents who instilled this compassion, and she in turn passed it on to her family. Shortly after her move to Concord in 2001, she adopted a special needs cat named Lt. Dan (Danny). The two of them made many friends in subsequent years, and were inseparable until her death.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Porter Orel Dexter, O.D. of Claremont.
Family includes her three children, William R. Dexter and his wife, Patricia, of Claremont; Porter O. Dexter Jr. of Charlestown; and Orelee K. Perrault and husband, Donald, of Rye. She also leaves behind grandchildren Monica Dexter of Claremont; Rebecca Pickul and husband, Robert, of Claremont; Kimberly Dumont of Atlanta, Ga.; Alan Dexter of Cornish; and Katherine Dickinson and husband, Andrew, of Claremont; and four great grandchildren, Brooke, Riley, Abigail and Ashton.
Find-a-Grave
Dr Porter Orel Dexter died in Claremont, NH on May 28, 1991. He was born on April 4, 1915 in Concord, NH; the son of William E and Kate (Clark) Dexter.
He married Annette Ruth Rice on June 24, 1939 in Rindge, NH.
During the 1960s, he and Anne could often be found on Lake Sunapee in the cabin cruiser they had built in the back yard on Broad Street. By the mid-seventies, they had dropped anchor on Lake Winnipesaukee, where they shared more great times with friends and family, during the following decade. And ever present was music, which was woven into the fabric of their 42 years together. Anne never tired of listening to the music played by Porter and the many talented musicians in the area.
He is survived by his wife; three children, William R. Dexter and his wife, Patricia, Porter O. Dexter Jr, and Orelee K. Perrault and husband, Donald; grandchildren Monica Dexter, Rebecca Pickul and husband Robert, Kimberly Dumont, Alan Dexter, and Katherine Dickinson and husband Andrew.
Eagle Times, Claremont, NH
December 4, 2019Marilyn P. Rice of Claremont, NH beloved Mom, Nana and GeeGee, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019, of natural causes. Marilyn was born on Jan. 1, 1923, in Exeter,NH to Clarence "CP" and Katharine Ryan Parker.
Marilyn relocated to Claremont in 1925. She graduated from Stevens HS in 1940 and that summer, she met actress Dorothy Lamour during a visit to Claremont. During that meeting, Marilyn presented Miss Lamour with flowers to which the actress proclaimed to the crowd: "this girl should be in pictures!"
Shortly thereafter, Marilyn moved to New York City to become an active member of the Radio City Rockettes. After leaving the Rockettes, Marilyn returned to Claremont and began working in the local retail clothing industries. It was then she met and befriended Anne (Rice) Dexter, who introduced Marilyn to her brother WWII pilot H. Hamilton "Ham" Rice Jr. The two were wed on Dec. 31, 1946, and remained in Claremont to raise their family and live out the balance of their lives.
Marilyn is survived by her brother Robert "Bob" Parker and wife Thelma of York, Maine; her four children, Christopher Rice of Claremont, Lyn Rice of Harpswell, ME, Kimball Rice and wife Deborah Siwulec of Claremont, and Jennifer Pratt of Rochester; her six grandchildren, Justin Rice and wife Kelly of Claremont, Laila Valade and husband Ronald of Topsham, ME, Austin Lemieux and wife Rachel of Boston, MA, Hillary Perron and husband Sean of Rochester, Meredith Chapman and husband Eric of Keller, TX, and Michaela Rice and partner Sean Harding of Boston, MA; her nine great-grandchildren, Zahna and Maya Rice, Gavin, Bronwyn, Tobin and Arilyn Valade, Katharine and Brennan Perron and Ember Chapman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband H.H. "Hammy" Rice Jr.; parents, C.P. and Katharine Parker; Aunt Edith Ryan; and two brothers, Clarence "Ace" Parker Jr. and John "Jack" Parker.
Marilyn was loved dearly and cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We love you, Mom/Nana/GeeGee, and will forever miss your warmth, your love, your laughter and your mac 'n' cheese and chocolate chip cookies (which can never be beat)!
The Lincoln County News
Kenneth Harrison Rice, formerly of Christmas Cove, died peacefully and well-cared for on Oct. 4 at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community in Orono, where he had lived for the past three years.
Ken was born on July 22, 1920 in E. Rindge, N.H. on the family farm, to Ruth (Prescott) and Harold Hamilton Rice. Ken grew up with rural New England values that stayed for a lifetime. He skied Tuckerman's Ravine and rode his Indian motorcycle, and attended Murdock High School in Winchendon, Mass. and Wentworth Institute in Boston.
When WWII called, Ken volunteered in the Army Air Corps and flew 49 missions over Europe as a waist gunner in a B-17. Ken's good luck piece was a piece of flack that came through the fuselage, hit his leather jacket and fell to the deck. He bent over, picked it up and put it in his pocket.
After the war, Ken returned to Boston where he met and married the love of his life, Arletta Thorpe of Christmas Cove. They spent the next 26 years in Townsend, Mass. where they raised two children, Mark and Becky. He worked as a Business Machine mechanic at Fort Devens and Arletta taught English at Spaulding Elementary.
Upon their retirement, they moved to Christmas Cove and spent winters in Jekyll Island, Ga. They remained very active, enjoying their grandchildren, playing tennis and traveling. When life became slower, they moved to Avalon Village in Hampden where Ken took unshakable care of Arletta. She passed in 2005 and Ken moved to Dirigo several years later.
Ken was known by family and friends as a true gentleman.
Ken leaves behind a strong living legacy. He is survived by his son, Mark Rice and wife Kym of Brinklow, Md.; daughter, Becky and sidekick Jimmy Barnes of Mariaville; grandchildren, Stacey, Claire, Ben, Jake and Ike; and four great-grandchildren.
Boston Globe
May 16, 2004SARAH WILE OBITUARY
Formerly of Waban and New London, N.H., at peace May 13.Beloved wife of the late George M. Wile.
Mother of Drexey Smith of St. Petersburg Fla., Richard Wile and his wife Jackie of Norfolk. Sister of John H. Kimball Jr. of Littleton. Also survived by her grandchildren Ben and Katie Johnson of Fla. and Jacob Wile of Peterborough N.H. and greatgrandchildren Corey and Gracie Johnson of Fla.
62177. Jeffrey Leighton Cleaves
The Hartford Courant (CT)
December 22, 2000Jeffrey L. Cleaves, 58, of New Britain, formerly of Manchester, husband of Ruth (Heffernan) Sprague Cleaves, died Thursday, (December 21, 2000) at his home.
He was born in Gardner, MA, March 12, 1942, son of the late Leighton G. and Anita (Columbe) Cleaves. He was raised in Glastonbury, and had resided in Manchester for 14 years before moving New Britain in 1984.
He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a decorated sergeant first class. He was currently employed at Accurate Threaded Products in Newington since March 2000, and previously was employed at Emhart Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, High Speed Machines, and Stanadyne Automotive Corporation. He was a member of the American Kite Fliers Association, a former member of Center Congregational Church in Manchester, and a former member of the Manchester Jaycees.
Besides his wife, Mr. Cleaves is survived by two daughters, Mary K. Cleaves of Attleboro, MA, and Elizabeth A.C. Tousignant and her husband Terence of Wilbraham, MA; two stepsons, Thomas Sprague and his wife Jennifer, and their daughter, Delaney of Beverly, MA; and Franklin Sprague of Herndon, VA; a sister, Roxana C. Terwilliger and her husband Roy of Harwich, MA; and three nephews and their families.
Hartford Courant, The (CT)
December 3, 1998Anne F. (Zabrovsky) Cleaves, 56, formerly of East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, died Wednesday (Dec. 2, 1998) at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Hartford.
Born in Hartford, Jan. 27, 1942, daughter of the late David J. and Katherine (Wenzel) Zabrovsky, she was raised in Manchester and lived here most of her life.
She was a 1960 graduate of Manchester High School, a 1964 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Storrs and was a member of Center Congregational Church. Anne was a registered physicial therapist at various nursing homes in the greater Hartford area for 15 years and also was employed at First Federal savings and Loan of East Hartford.
Mrs. Cleaves is survived by two daughters, Mary K. Cleaves of Attleboro, MA, Elizabeth A. C. Tousignant and her husband, Terence W. Tousignant of Wilbraham, MA; a brother, Thomas Zabrovsky of Toronto, Canada; a sister, Catherine Pouliot of Manchester; two nieces and two nephews.
62178. Charles Christopher Cleaves
Dignity Memorial
Charles Christopher "Chris" Cleaves passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010. He was born November 15, 1935 in Boston, MA. He was predeceased by his parents, Shepley and Mary Cleaves.
Chris is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Dorothy "Dot" Cleaves and his two wonderful children, Deborah Cleaves of Palm Bay and Derek Cleaves of Melbourne, his precious granddaughter, Ava Vanessa Cleaves of Melbourne and his brother, Peter Cleaves of Sarasota.
Chris was raised in Framingham, MA, graduated from Framingham High School, Graduate of the RCA Institute in New York City and a Graduate of Edison Community College, Port Charlotte, FL.
As an electric engineer Chris worked for Melpar out of Jacksonville, FL. He was a Tech Rep for the Air Force and worked as a civilian on the airbases in Enjeleck, Turkey and Brize Norton, England.
In the Early 70's he moved to Port Charlotte, FL. and was the accountant for General Development Corp out of Miami. Later on Chris was a Bio Med Engineer at St Joseph's Hospital in Port Charlotte. Chris enjoyed collecting stamps which eventually turned into collecting baseball cards. He owned a baseball shop for a few years. He also belonged to the Charlotte Players and enjoyed acting. After moving to palm bayin 1996 he began playing Bridge quite regularly. He loved the game and even taught how to play at the SAIL Program of Melbourne where he volunteered. He also taught computers and Finance course. Chris really enjoyed all his past travels and going on cruises.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
April 24, 1995GARDNER - Emily C. (Cleaves) Martin Bone, 80, of 61 Highland St., a former secretary and cafeteria manager, died yesterday in Heywood Hospital after a short illness.
Her husband of 21 years, Herman A. Bone, died in 1992. Her first husband of 29 years, Dewey F. Martin, died in 1970. She leaves a son, Duane M. Martin of Somers, N.Y.; a daughter, Pamela Beede of Troy, N.H.; two brothers, Leighton G. Cleaves of Harwich and Shepley Cleaves of Port Charlotte, Fla.; four grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She was born in Gardner, daughter of Dr. Augustus S. and Ruth Francis (Greenwood) Cleaves. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1932 and LaSalle College, Philadelphia, in 1934.
Mrs. Bone was a secretary for seven years at Heywood-Wakefield Co. She was then a cafeteria manager for five years at Simplex Time Recorder Co.
She was a member of the Gardner Boat Club, the Heywood Hospital Aid Society, the Gardner Museum, the Gardner Chowder Club and several bridge clubs. She was a life member of First Congregational Church.
JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home
Eliot - Marice Clare Foss Barzal, 95, formerly of Eliot, Maine, died peacefully with her family at her side on February 27, 2020. She was born in Bangor Maine (at home) to Maurice Colby Foss and Clara Louise Haskell Foss on November 5, 1924. She is survived by her children: Jean Paulantonio, Louisa Evans (Rich), Ellen Walker (Alvin), Edward Everhart (Beth) and Michele Barzal-BonEnfant (Thomas Jr.). Marice has eight grandchildren Valerie, John, Eric, Emily, Kelsey, Amy, Thomas III, and Hunter and six great grandchildren who knew her as a loving Nana; Quincy, Damon, Caleb, Patrick, Charlotte and Sam. She also is survived by her younger sister, Jean Katsonis and was predeceased by her sisters: Mabel Oakes, Rachel West, Elizabeth Spurr and Fannie Ellen Davenport.
Marice was a graduate of Eliot High School, Class of 1942. She graduated from New England Baptist School of Nursing, Boston, Massachusetts in 1946: While in nursing school she joined the Army Nurses Cadet Corps, 1943 1946, but the war ended before she was able to serve overseas. In 1974, at the age of 50, she attended the University of Southern Mairie, earning a degree in education (Vocational Education).
During her 40 years of nursing she worked at Portsmouth Hospital (1898 Building), Exeter Hospital, and the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was a public health nurse at the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and also worked at Sinai Hospital, as well as Baltimore City Hospital while living in Maryland.
At the end of her career she as an Associate Professor at NH Vocational Technical College (LPN instructor). Marice was able to retire at the age of 60, so therefore she had 35 years of retirement!
Marice enjoyed crafting, selling her wares at many craft fairs in the Seacoast area. She loved to travel and she and Michele traveled cross-country, visiting all but two states. Marice camped at Natural High campground in Lebanon, Maine, enjoying many summers there with her family. Her grandchildren have fond memories of spending time in the camper with Nana. She also enjoyed cross country skiing and ice skating in her younger years.
Marice was a member of the Eliot Democratic Committee, Eliot Congregational Church and she also volunteered at Well Child Clinics in Eliot, Maine.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Lloyd Everhart
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1915
Death Date: 22 Nov 1978
SSN: 232264394
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Jun 1942
Release Date 1: 19 Nov 1945
Foster's Daily Democrat
September 22, 2008KITTERY, Maine ; George "Charlie" Katsonis died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. He was surrounded by his family, his loving wife of 55 years, Jean, brothers, Nick and Harry, children and grandchildren.
The son of Greek immigrants, Charlie was born in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 31, 1925. Soon after his birth, his parents, George Kotsonis and Christina (Stamatellos) Kotsonis, moved to Portsmouth, where he spent his boyhood years. Charlie always considered Portsmouth home. He told stories of jumping off the piers under the Memorial Bridge and helping his father with the hot dog cart during the Great Depression.
Soon after the beginning of World War II, Charlie enlisted in the Navy. While his little brother Harry was on the shores of Normandy, Charlie was assigned to a bomb disposal squad in the South Pacific. Little facts like this were never shared easily. They would come out much later, almost surreptitiously, while watching a television show or reading the newspaper.
After the war, Charlie returned to Portsmouth and, in 1947, graduated from Portsmouth High School. When the Korean conflict broke out, he re-enlisted and served as an aviation ordinance man, 2nd class, aboard the USS Princeton. Returning again to Portsmouth, he met, truly, the love of his life, Jean Foss.
Charlie worked briefly at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. But, with a growing family, he wanted more. In 1955, he joined Metropolitan Life. He rose swiftly into management and became a legend in the business. In 1966, he earned the coveted CLU in insurance underwriting from Boston University. Though Charlie was a demanding boss who swiftly turned around each district to which he was assigned, the girls in his office fondly called him "Mister K." After his retirement in 1983, he was an inaugural inductee in the company's hall of fame.
Charlie's legend was not limited to business. How many people can say that they sang "Over the Rainbow" to Judy Garland ... and she listened. Those who were present that night in the Peacock Lounge at the Waldorf will never forget it. Many people say that they love music; he lived it. Charlie followed all the great jazz talents in the Seacoast area. The wonderful pianist Tommy Gallant often said that Charlie had the best "pipes" in Portsmouth.
His ancestors made their living on the sea and he kept it near throughout his life. He happily recalled the tough, early years on Bow Street in Portsmouth, long before it became the home of condominiums and trendy restaurants. He loved sailing among the Greek Ilses in the Aegean Sea. For more than 20 years, he and Jean owned the Atlantic Four Winds at Wallis Sands in Rye.
Family held the strongest place in his heart ; Jean, with whom he created many lifetimes worth of memories; brothers, Nick and Harry; children, Steven and wife, Mary, Bill, Kristina, Nick and wife, Johanna, and Kathryn; grandchildren, Steven Jr., Kati LaPointe, Charlie, Anthony, Melanie Mazzone, Meaghan Cloutman, Michael Bastianelli, Amber, Kristina, Caitlin, Ilena, Elektra, Alicia Locapo, Brianna Hale, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was very proud of his Greek heritage. In his first visit to Greece, he was treated like the long lost son, paraded through the streets of Napoli with his cousins and the Archbishop.
He will be missed by his many friends at Cochecho Country Club, the Portsmouth Legion, Walden Lakes Golf and Polo Club, and Country Meadows in Plant City, Fla., where he was known as "Charlie Kat" and renowned as a master of ceremonies and a great tenor.
He's probably singing "My Way" .. or maybe "Fly Me to the Moon" ... with Frankie now.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, George and Christina, baby brothers, William and Louis, and young sister, Amelia.
Foster's Daily Democrat
June 12, 2009DOVER � William Katsonis, 55 years old, of Dover, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Riverside Rest Home in Dover.
William was born in Portsmouth, on March 6, 1954. He was the son of G. Charlie and Jean (Foss) Katsonis. William attended local schools and graduated from Dover High School in 1972. Following graduation, William attended the University of Arizona.
William moved to California and began a career as a real estate developer, building a successful business of his own. He enjoyed the study of philosophy, and enjoyed music of all genres, but especially the sounds of the beaches like Jimmy Buffett. Some of his favorite places were the beaches of Hawaii, and Rye.
Predeceasing William was his father G. Charlie Katsonis in 2008.
Surviving is his mother, Jean Katsonis of Kittery, Maine; a son, Anthony Katsonis, stationed out of Missouri with the U.S. Army; two sisters, Kristina Katsonis of Kittery, Maine, Kathryn Katsonis of Nashua; two brothers, Steven and Mary Katsonis of Florida, and Nicholas and Johanna Katsonis of Massachusetts. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews aunts and uncles.
Now close the windows and let the marshes resume, if the trees must, let them toss. No bird is singing now, and if there is, let them silently fly away. No bird is singing now, caught in a northeast wind, serenely looking for a summer breeze, flying with the angels in the sky, into the summer night. I can hear the ocean, it soothes my soul. Open the windows and let the breeze rush in. Looking over my shoulder I find home, the birds are singing now in heaven with God.