Bangor Daily News
March 26, 2012WINTER HARBOR and SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. � Adelaide Gerrish Wakefield, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2012. Born Sept. 16, 1912, in Winter Harbor, Adelaide was the youngest of six children of Joseph Miles and Annie Maude McKay Gerrish.
Adelaide is survived by her three children, Elizabeth Rossman of Swampscott, Mass., Joanna Bligh of East Hanover, N.J., and Roger Wakefield of Bedford, N.H.; and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews.
Adelaide was predeceased by her siblings, Marie Clark, Alton and Harold Gerrish, Ina Bean and Cora Foster.
Adelaide graduated from Winter Harbor High School at age 16. She worked at Gerrish's Store founded by her parents, until moving to Boston, where she attended Bryant and Stratton School. Soon after, Adelaide married Frederick Wendell Wakefield, a native of Winter Harbor, on Christmas day 1939. Adelaide and Fred raised their three children in Northborough, Mass. Adelaide and Fred were very active in the community and First Congregational Unitarian Church. Adelaide served as assistant town clerk in Northborough, Mass. After retiring to Winter Harbor in 1971, Fred unexpectedly passed away in 1977. Adelaide resumed her many community activities, especially fund raising for Channing Chapel. She assisted at Winter Harbor Elderly Housing Committee, Winter Harbor Historical Society and Order of the Eastern Star.
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South Amboy, N. J. and Steuben - Unice (Clark) Ferari, 65, died July 29, 1985, in South Amboy, N. J.
She was born March 15, 1920, the daughter of Edwin and Myra (Philbrick) Clark.
She is survived ny one daughter, Kelly Jean Clark; her husband, Jack, both of South Amboy, three sisters, Joanna Strout of Milbridge, Elsia Colson of Steuben and Dorothy Jean Kryzyanowski of South Amboy; two brothers, Edwin Clark of Sorrento and Alvoid Huntley of Leeds; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Albert in April and a son Andrew Demeter in 1971.
The Bangor Daily News
March 11, 1971Milbridge - Andrew Clark Demeter, 30, died unexpecedly March 6 at Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born June 10, 1940 in Perth Amboy, N.J., the son of Eunice Clark Ferrari and Andrew J. Demeter. He was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Clark of Steuben.
He attended the Sayreville High School in N.J.; the Valley Forge Military School; served in the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam War; and at the time of his death was employed by the Shee Metal Workers Local 28 of New York City, N.Y.
He is survived by his mother and one sister, Miss Killy Jean Clark of Sayreville, N.J.; his father of Cateret, N. J.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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.
63341. 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.
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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.
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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.
63356. 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.
63357. Charles Christopher Cleaves
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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.