64055. Mary Alice M. McKinstry
The Natick Bulletin & Tab
July 19 to July 26, 2011Mary-Alice M. (McKinstry) Morey, 83, of Natick passed away on July 18, 2011 surrounded by her cherished family in her home. She was the beloved wife of Roger G. Morey with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. The daughter of the late Edward L. and Norma (Haskell) McKinstry,
Mrs. Morey was born on January 31, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. She was a direct descendent of Peregrine White who was the first child born to the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower while it was anchored in Provincetown Harbor in 1620.
Mrs. Morey was raised in West Hempstead, L.I., New York where she attended school and graduated from Hempstead High School. While in high school she was co-captain of the cheerleading squad. She went on to earn her B.A. degree in English Literature at Adelphi University where she was the president of the Tri-Delta sorority.
She was united in marriage to Roger G. Morey on June 24, 1950 and together they made their home in Hicksville, L.I., New York prior to moving to Natick in 1960. Mrs. Morey was a dedicated and nurturing teacher to many young children for over 20 years at the Natick Cooperative Nursery School. She was an advocate throughout the Natick community involved in the founding of the Natick Service Council and as a member of the Natick Womens Club. An avid gardener, Mrs. Morey was a member of the 15 Gardeners of Natick and the Garden Club of Natick. She was instrumental in helping with the numerous planting and gardening projects to beautify the Natick Downtown area. In addition to gardening, Mrs. Morey enjoyed ballroom dancing and spending summers in Damariscotta, Maine where she found great solice in canoeing and swimming.
As a cancer survivor for the past 11 years, Mrs. Morey was a role model and source of great encouragement to those living with a terminal illness. Her motto was to always stay positive and keep living. She was a longtime member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Wellesley and a former member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Natick.
In addition to her beloved husband, Mrs. Morey is survived by her devoted children, Pamela M. Sherrill and her husband Michael of Rumford, R.I., Richard H. Morey of Yarmouthport, and Elizabeth A. Marotta and her husband George E. of Milford. She was the cherished grandmother of Joshua Okolita of Lynn, Ellen Newbury of Gray, ME, and Sarah Okolita of Richmond, VA and great-grandmother of Ivy Alice Newbury; loving aunt of Nancy Thayer and family of Bridgehampton, L.I., NY; and dear sister of the late Norman McKinstry and Susan F. McKinstry.
U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Everett L Haskell
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Connecticut
State of Residence: Connecticut
County or City: New London
Enlistment Date: 16 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Connecticut
Enlistment City: Hartford
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in manufacture of textiles, n.e.c.
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 118
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Everett Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1923
Death Date: 12 Feb 1988
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 046164716
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 24 Feb 1943
Release Date 1: 24 Jan 1946
Branch 2: ARMY
Enlistment Date 2: 17 Jun 1950
Release Date 2: 31 Oct 1966
The Huntsville Times
June 5, 1985Harold Robert Haskell, 60, of Huntsville died Tuesday at a local hospital.
Mr. Haskell was a veteran and was retired from Thiokol.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty I. Haskell; two sons, Robert Haskell of Indonesia and Richard Haskell of Huntsville; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Moss of Atlanta and Mrs Pamela Powers of Huntsville; a stepson, Dennis Glover of Huntsville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Pamela Smith of Texas; a brother, a sister, and several grandchildren.
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Harold Haskell
Gender: Male
Death Date: 4 Jun 1985
SSN: 049185453
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 18 May 1943
Release Date 1: 17 Jun 1946
Norwich Bulletin (CT)
April 28, 2011Arlene (Haskell) Roy September 6, 1926-April 27 2011
NORWICH - Arlene (Haskell) Roy, 84, of Briar Hill Road, Norwich, passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness.
Born in Norwich on September 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Everett Jacob Haskell and Louise Doetsch Haskell. She was predeceased by her two brothers Harold and Everett Haskell.
Arlene attended schools in Norwich and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1944. She worked at The American Thermos Company for 17 years.
She married Richard T. Roy, now a retired school teacher in Norwich, on November 17,1951. He survives her. Arlene is also survived by two daughters Susan Sherman, her husband David and their two children Martha and Jay of Ashford, and Deborah Boesel and her daughters Jessica and Jacqueline of Naugatuck.
Arlene was an avid seamstress and also enjoyed square dancing, gardening, painting, traveling and her dogs.
Clarence was in state prison in 1940.
Norwich Bulletin
July 28, 2016Griswold - Arthur Albert Haskell, 88, of Arthur's Way passed away Wednesday morning at his home.
He was born March 8, 1928 in New London, CT son to the late Clarence Haskell and Ann McKelvie. On October 31, 1953 he was married to Dorothy Ann (Coughlin) Haskell. She survives him. They were happily married for 62 years.Arthur was a member of the Local #24 Carpenters Union for 50 years. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.
Besides his wife he is survived by his four daughters Linda Tarr, Cynthia Gionis, Cheryl Giuliano and her husband Jerry and Betsy Haskell, two sisters Patricia Morris and Elva Bray, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Arthur was predeceased by a daughter Laureen Conroy, a sister Charlotte Foley, grandson Jeffrey Tarr and son-in-law Randolph Tarr.
Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home
Dorothy Ann Haskell, 88, of 68 North Shore Road passed away Sunday at home, due to Alzheimer's Disease. She was born March 4, 1936 in Norwich, CT, daughter to the late Richard and Ethel (Despin) Coughlin. She married her childhood sweetheart, Arthur Haskell, on October 31, 1953.
Dorothy had a contagious smile and loved her family with all her heart. She enjoyed the fellowship of her church and faithfully served coffee following Sunday services. Her passions included cooking, shopping for deals and spending time with her family. In her later years, she loved nightly pontoon rides, listening to Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Elvis. She worked as an interior painter for the Coughlin Brothers Builders for many years.
She is survived by her four daughters Linda Dooley (Tom Dooley), Cynthia Kuster (William Kuster), Cheryl Giuliano (Jerry Giuliano) and Betsy Haskell, one sister and four brothers Janis Jolin, Raymond Coughlin, Robert Coughlin, Arthur Coughlin, a sister-in-law Patricia Morris and brother in law Byron Haskell, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Arthur Haskell, a daughter Laureen Conroy, her brothers Richard Herbert Coughlin, James Coughlin, grandson Jeffrey Tarr and son-in-law Randolph Tarr.
Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home
Griswold� on July 4, 2021, Elva Edna Bray, 85, of 80 Sheldon Rd Lot 2, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home. She was born June 8, 1936 in Norwich, CT, daughter to the late Clarence Haskell and Ann McKelvie.
Elva retired from the State of CT, Uncas On The Thames. After retirement she worked at the Jewett City Bakery, and at the Soup Kitchen in Norwich for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Elva is survived by her daughter Bonnie-Lee Blake, a sister Patricia Morris, sister-in-law Dorothy Haskell, her godson Eddie Gauthier and many nieces and nephews.
Elva was predeceased by her husband Russell G. Bray, daughter Tammy-Lee Olson, and only grandson Kristopher John Blake, also a sister Charlotte Foley, and brother Arthur Haskell.
Elva enjoyed life to the fullest, and had the heart of an angel.
21 year old Alvin Cutler enlisted as a Private in Co. E, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry on 29 Aug 1862 in his home town of Bristol, ME.
He served at Gettysburg and was later taken He was prisoner on 10 Jul 1863 and placed in Andersonville Prison Camp where he died.