Minor A. Haskell was a farmer.
Springfield Union
September 5, 1978HOLYOKE - Elsie M. (Harwood) Haskell, 87, of 3 Munroe St., died Monday in Holyoke Hospital. Born in Lynn, she lived in Holyoke for 35 years. She worked as a practical nurse. She was a member of the Married Ladies Sodality of Holy Cross Church.
She was the widow of Clayton A. Haskell. She leaves two sons, Minor H.of Naples, Fla., and Ray C. of Holyoke; a daughter, Benice McCullough of Springfield; a sister, Helen H. Gove of Aberdeen, N. C.; five grandchildren; and a great grandchild.
Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Linn.
Springfield Union
February 17, 1979SHUTESBURY - Clarence M. Haskell, 84, retired owner with his sons, of Haskell Lumber Co., Bernardston, died Thursday in a Brattleboro nursing home. A native of Shutesbury, he lived here more than 50 years and in Brattleboro 32 years. He attended local schools and Mount Hermon School for Boys, Northfield.
He leaves his wife, the former Florence Dudley; two sons, Irving and Donald, both of Bernardston; a sister, Lois Norell of Shutesbury; five grandchildren and a grat grandchild..
Burial in Shutesbury Cemetery.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
June 7, 1995CHARLTON - Oscar Norell, 91, of 88 Masonic Home Road, formerly of New Smyrna, Fla. and Shutesbury, a former bridge foreman, died Sunday in the Masonic Home after an illness.
His wife, Lois (Haskell) Norell, died in 1986. He leaves nephews and nieces; and a sister-in-law, Mary Norell of Charlton. He was born in Gnarp, Sweden, son of Ejnar and Breta (Norling) Norell, and lived many years in Shutesbury. He spent many winters in New Smyrna, Florida before moving to Charlton in 1992.
Mr. Norell was a bridge foreman for Lane Construction Co., where he worked 30 years, retiring in 1958. He was a member of Montague Lodge of Masons. He served as the Shutesbury Cemetery Commissioner for 27 years.
The Herald-News (Passaic NJ)
August 31, 1973Fairfield - Funeral service for Mrs. Bernice Parmalee, 84, will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the Gallagher-Hagelin Funeral Home, Caldwell.
She died Wednesdau in the grater Paterson General Hospital, Wayne.
Born in Oneonta, New York, Mrs. Parmalee lived in East Orange before moving here three years ago.
Surving are a daughter, Mrs. Doris Catherwood and two grandchildren.
Obituary
Leon Dewey Haskell, Sr., 92, of Laytonville passed away at Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits on January 21 1991. Funeral services were held on January 25 at the Laytonville Baptist Church, with interment in the Laytonville Cemetery. The Reverends Merton Haskell, Sr. and Merton Haskell, Jr. officiated.
Mr. Haskell was a native of Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a past member of the Teamsters Union and was a leadman on a freight dock for PFL and Mechanics Express. He also worked for the San Gabriel Union Church Christian School and has been retired for twenty years.
He is survived by his wife Bertha of Laytonville and two sons: Reverend Merton Haskell, Sr. of Laytonville and Roland Haskell of Palm Springs. He was preceded in death by a son Leon D. Haskell, Jr. Also surviving are siblings, Leslie Haskell of Shrewsbury, Ma. And Hazel Langille of Worcester, Ma., 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
November 25, 1997SHREWSBURY - Gladys M. (Miller) Haskell, 93, of 52 Summer St., died Sunday in Shrewsbury Nursing Home after an illness.
Her husband, Earle S. Haskell, died in 1984. She leaves a brother, Frederick W. Miller of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia; a sister, Margaret E. Laffin of Noel, Nova Scotia; nephews and nieces.
Born in MacPhee's Corner, Nova Scotia, daughter of James and Eunice (Tracey) Miller, she lived most of her life in Shrewsbury. She graduated from Shubenacadie High School in 1918.
She was a member of Greendale Peoples Church, Worcester, and Shrewsbury Grange, P.O.H. 101.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
March 12, 1998SHREWSBURY - Leslie A. Haskell, 93, of 164 Grafton St., a seasonal visitor in Redington Shores, Fla., died March 3 in Seminole Nursing Home in Seminole, Fla.
He leaves his wife, Violet (Knott) Haskell; a daughter, Madelyn Wycoff of Harwich; a sister, Hazel Langille of Worcester; three granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; nephews and nieces. He was born in Mechanicville, N.Y.
Mr. Haskell was a master carpenter for many years in this area before retiring. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury. He was also a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 107 and Greendale Retired Men's Club, both in Worcester.
The Day, (New London, CT)
May 11, 2004Niantic - Violet (Knott) Haskell, age 103, of Niantic, died Saturday at Bridebrook in Niantic.
Among her survivors is a daughter, Madelyn Wyckoff, of Niantic.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
February 15, 2008WORCESTER Hazel B. (Haskell) Langille, 100, formerly of 6 Lansing Ave. died peacefully Wednesday Feb. 13 in the Washburn House.
Her husband, Sherman Langille died in 1986. She leaves a son, James E. Langille of Dover, N.H; a daughter, Carolyn M. Bellil of Worcester; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and was predeceased by her 4 brothers.
Born in Mechanicsville, N.Y., daughter of Ernest and Emma (Sawyer) Haskell, she graduated from Commerce High School and worked at Crompton and Knowles. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, its Women's Society, and the North Worcester Aid Society.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
May 20, 1990Henry J. Haskell, 80, of 107 Brookline St. was stricken ill and died Friday in his home.
His wife, Eugenia T. (Zidonis) Haskell, died in 1973.
He leaves a daughter, Elaine V. Allen of North Grafton; two brothers, Leslie Haskell of Shrewsbury and Leon Haskell in California; a sister, Hazel Langille of Worcester; and two grandchildren.
He was born in Worcester, son of Ernest A. and Emma (Bateman) Haskell, and lived here all his life.
He graduated from Boys' Trade High School.
Mr. Haskell worked as a machinist for 20 years at Norton Co., retiring in 1962.
He was a member of Greendale People's Church, the Greendale Retired Men's Club, the Norton Sportsmen's Club and the Norton Bowling League. He was an enthusiastic golfer.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
October 13, 2009NORTH BROOKFIELD Evelyn Lydia (Johnson) Bickford-Proctor, 97, of North Brookfield, MA, formerly of Yoncalla, OR, went home to the Lord surrounded by family. She was predeceased by two husbands, Edwin H. Proctor, of 15 years, and Leo E. Bickford of 39 years; her daughter, Mazie Reiss in 2007.
She leaves behind her children, Edwin R. Proctor of W. Springfield, MA, Joanne MacAlister of Dover-Foxcroft, ME, Kay E. Combs with whom she lived, of N. Brookfield, MA, and Bethel Maccabee, Jim Bickford, Joan Gauvin, all of Yoncalla, OR, and her brother, Ronald Johnson of Gresham, OR. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many other friends and relatives.
Evelyn had great compassion and made life long friends wherever she went. She maintained regular correspondence with friends and relatives across the country up until her death.
68231. David Goodridge Proctor
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
May 15, 1997NORTHBORO - David G. Proctor, 83, formerly of Northboro, a teacher, died Saturday at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, Wis.
He leaves his wife, Bertha Proctor; two sons, the Rev. David Proctor of Providence, R.I., and Dr. Allen J. Proctor of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Howard Proctor of Vineland, N.J.; two sisters, Helen Stevens of Benicia, Calif., and Patricia MacFarland of Portsmouth, R.I.; and five grandchildren. He was born in Framingham, son of Fred and Hattie (Haskell) Proctor. He graduated from Harvard University in 1935, and received a master's degree from Boston University in 1940. He did other graduate work at Middlebury College, the Thomas Whitney Surette School of Music and the University of Wisconin at Madison.
An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Proctor participated in the D-Day invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and the freeing of the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Mr. Proctor was chairman of the English and drama departments at Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, retiring in 1976 after 27 years. He later served on the Beaver Dam Board of Education for six years. Before moving to Wisconsin in 1949, he had taught at Northboro High School, Proctor Academy in New Hampshire and West Nottingham Academy in Maryland.
He was active in theater, and many years ago was a semi-professional actor at the Boston Repertory Theatre and the Kennebunkport (Maine) Theatre. Mr. Proctor was active in his community, and received a number of professional and civic awards. Last year, he was named a George Hixson Fellow by Kiwanis International.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
November 7, 2003BEAVER DAM - Bertha Margaret Coskie Proctor died on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at the Laurels of Norworth, Worthington, Ohio, from complications following a stroke while visiting her son, Allen. She was born on July 6, 1913, in Northborough, Mass., to the late Joseph and Agatha (Anilauskas) Coskie.
A wonderful friend and a beautiful person, her grace and dignity led many friends to call her "Lady Bertha." She was so good at hugs, just when you most needed one. While her activities in life are extraordinary, she will be most dearly missed because of who she was and what she represented: a human being who was enormously kind, thoughtful, generous, and wis
She received her training as a registered nurse at the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital and an M.S. degree from Boston University, a rare level of advanced training for nurses in the 1940s. She worked at the world-famous Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, assisting on numerous rare operations in the historic "Ether Dome." She directed the nursing school at Concord, N.H., Hospital and founded the nursing school at Delaware Hospital. She was director of nursing at The Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Mass. On her arrival in Beaver Dam in 1949, she became the school nurse for Wayland Academy. Then she began a long career in nursing at St. Joseph's Hospital and Lutheran Hospital, training nursing assistants at Lutheran Hospital and later at Moraine Park Technical College. She later returned to pursue graduate work in gerontology and became the founding director of Lakeview (now Hillside) Manor. She was a longtime member of the American Nurses Association, Wisconsin Registered Nurses Association and Dodge County Nurses Association.
She had been an accomplished mezzo-soprano vocalist for much of her early life in Massachusetts - sometimes accompanied by her friend and then husband, David Proctor. As she continued her nursing career and raised a family, she did not share her vocal gifts publicly very much. However her love of music, opera, and the fine arts continued. She was among those who founded the Dodge County Community Concerts Association in the early 1950s, laying one of the building blocks for the foundation of the Beaver Dam area's interest in the arts. Upon her retirement in 1977, her unquenchable curiosity and creativity blossomed. She took up furniture refinishing and upholstery, caning and rushing to supply chairs for her home and family. She fulfilled a lifelong desire to learn the saxophone enough so she could give a recital for her friends. As arthritis began to limit some of those activities she turned to pottery making, where around the pottery wheel she formed a lifelong friendship and virtual sisterhood with Jennifer Rowan. When the Seippel Center for the Arts was established, she became involved as a docent and enjoyed extending her creativity to making felt hats and woven berry baskets.
A common sight to passersby was Bertha working in her yard and garden. Her love for plants and her profound knowledge were legendary. If a plant wasn't thriving, friends would take it to Bertha to restore it to health. She worked in her garden until the last. The emergence of her flower boxes was a sign that spring had arrived. In the past 15 years she took a great interest in orchids and proudly photographed the exquisite blossoms as each emerged. Since the passing of her husband, David, in 1997, she was able to devote herself even more strongly to her friends and community.
She volunteered for many years at Beaver Dam Community Hospital, cementing her longtime friendship with Gail Henschel, volunteering in the marketing department and by knitting baby hats - she was working on her last one in Ohio. As a good listener and concerned friend, she always had the kettle on for a cup of tea and a plate of cookies for anyone who stopped by at the 4 o'clock teatime. Connie Koehne, Sylvia Richards, June Schultz, Jennifer Rowan, and Bernie Sehloff, among others, would often stop for tea. Her friends all knew she would listen, she would not judge, and she would keep their confidences. Most recently she had been a devoted visitor and support for her dear departed friends Mary Swan and Jo Wells. She was able to continue to live independently and actively to the last because of the reliable support of Bob Schoenwetter, Mary Bushke, Kay Jillson and Jennifer Rowan.
Bertha M. Proctor is survived by her two sons, David and Allen. The Rev. David P. Proctor is a consultant to churches and nonprofit organizations in Providence, R.I. He and his wife, Diane, have three children, Alison, Sarah and Andrea. Dr. Allen J. Proctor is a financial consultant to senior executives and boards of directors in Worthington, Ohio. He and his wife, Dr. Gail A. Walter, have two children, Katie and Frank. Mrs. Proctor is also survived by her nephews, Roland Cassavant of Wakefield, Mass., Peter Coskie of Boylston, Mass., and John Coskie of Framingham, Mass.; her niece, Terry Nugent of Boylston, Mass.; and numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David G. Proctor; a sister, Anna Cassavant, a niece, Nathalie Lutfy; and two brothers, Joseph Coskie and John Coskie.
Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA)
December 8, 2006Helen P. Stevens
Dec. 18, 1916 - Dec. 5, 2006Helen P. Stevens, 89, of Benicia and Vallejo passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. She was born in Massachusetts and was a Benicia/Vallejo resident since 1981. She worked as an Assistant Librarian for Contra Costa County for more than 15 years, retiring in 1982.
Helen delivered to shut-ins for many years, was a member of the Benicia Senior Citizens, taught English as a second language and was active with the grandmothers' reading program and was a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts.
Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Arnie Gubins of San Francisco; brother, Howard Proctor of New Jersey; sister, Patricia McFarland of Rhode Island; brother and sister-in-law, David and Alice Burgess of Benicia; and grandchildren, Ray Shelton and Robin Denise Brigham. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Ashley; and son, Dennis.
The Daily Journal
January 18, 2007Howard Proctor, 87, of Vineland passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Genesis Elder Care in Millville after a lengthy illness.
Born in Framingham, Mass., he was the son of the late Fred and Hattie Proctor. He worked after school in a local lumber yard while he attended Northboro High School. Upon graduation he joined the National Guard.
In 1943, he was sent to Fort Dix where he was assigned to the 90th Division Army Reserve. Later that year his division was called overseas. Howard fought in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe battles and campaigns. He was decorated for his heroic acts throughout France.He received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Howard was very proud of the honor bestowed on him in 2006 when he was awarded the Maurice Chevalier Legion of Honor from the French government, which is the highest award given to a civilian. He was married to Alma (Hogan) for 65 years who passed away in May 2006. After he was discharged from the Army, he worked 25 years in banking, then eight years in Atlantic City Casino banks.
He owned and operated a small business in Vineland for eight years. Howard received the 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus in the '50s. John F. Kennedy was in his ordination class. He and his wife loved animals and made room in their home for numerous cats and dogs. During his retirement years, Howard worked for Bud's Pet Care Service. He enjoyed playing golf, bridge and bowling.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Edwin and David; and one sister, Helen Stevens (2006). He is survived by his sister, Pat MacFarland of Portsmouth, R.I.; nephew, Daniel Hogan and his wife Shirley of Massachusetts, nephew, Allan Proctor of Ohio; and David Proctor of Providence, R.I.; and other nephews and nieces.
The Daily Journal
May 4, 2006Alma E. Proctor, 88, of Vineland died on Monday, May 1, 2006, in Bishop McCarthy Residence after a long illness.
Born in Worcester, Mass., she grew up in Northborough, Mass., and was a longtime resident of Vineland. She graduated from Northborough High School in 1936, then attended Worcester State College and Salter's Secretarial School. While attending grammar school in Massachusetts, Alma played basketball at the high school level and served as captain of the Northborough women's basketball team. A competitive athlete in basketball, bowling and golf, she also coached three high school teams to championship in the Massachusetts area. Alma became licensed at age 17 to referee high school basketball games and Army-based teams during World War II. A life master bridge player and instructor, Alma instructed bridge at the Vineland Senior Center and at home. In Massachusetts, Alma won the New England Candle Pin Championship, and bowled for Semi-pro leagues in New York and in New Jersey. Alma bowled several 300 games. She was a club champion of many golf courses in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Alma had been employed as an insurance agent manager for Edelstein Insurance Co. in Vineland. She was a member of St. Isidore the Farmer Church. Her love of animals inspired her to provide numerous cats and dogs a loving home, who otherwise would have been abandoned.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Howard F. Proctor of Vineland; a brother and his wife, Richard and Dolores Hogan of Portsmouth, Va.; a nephew and his wife, Danny and Shirley Hogan of West Boylston, Mass.; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, William J. Hogan, in 1999.
68234. Patricia Woodbury Proctor
Hays Funeral HomePatricia Woodbury (Proctor) MacFarland, a resident of Northborough, MA for over 65 years, passed away November 24, 2017 at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston, RI at the age of 97. She is reunited with her husband, Jameson D. "Mac" MacFarland, parents Fred and Hattie (Haskell) Proctor, siblings Robert, Edwin, David, Howard, and Helen and their spouses, and other deceased family and friends.
Patricia graduated from Northborough High School and Mount Holyoke College. She used her geological knowledge in the Federal Government in Washington DC during WWII and afterwards taught geology at Clark University in Worcester MA. Aunt Pat devoted her life to caring for nieces and nephews, her father, and her aunts and uncles in Northborough.
She was the Sherlock Holmes of the Proctor/Rice/Haskell lineage and of Northborough/Central Massachusetts, researching in cemeteries, town halls, churches, and bookstores to develop genealogical and historical articles and reference materials. She created an educational program for Northborough students which integrated local Northborough history, people, companies, and events with national and international historical events and movements. She and tour guides she trained would take groups of students to the many local historic sites.
She was involved very actively in the Northborough Historical Society, and in wildlife preservation, land and wetlands conservation, historic preservation, and animal humane society efforts.
She was an active member for many years in the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Northborough Historical Society, Northborough Bicentennial Celebrations, the Haskell and Rice Family associations, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She donated much of her family and town research, diaries, photo albums, records, and rare books to area genealogic and historic societies.She used her many talents to make history, genealogy, nature, and geology come alive for so many.
Her humor and wit will be missed by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, and all who interacted with her.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
October 31, 1997PORTSMOUTH, R.I. - Jameson D. MacFarland, 72, of 30 Belmont Drive, formerly of Northboro, Mass., a retired engineering draftsman and a longtime social studies teacher, died yesterday in Newport Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 45 years, Patricia P. (Proctor) MacFarland; a sister, Virginia M. Dalrymple of Port Clyde, Maine; nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, Mass., son of Frank D. and Claire M. (Jameson) MacFarland, and lived 36 years in Northboro and nine years in Portsmouth. He graduated from North High School and Clark University in 1953, both in Worcester.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Asian-Pacific and China. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a sergeant.
Mr. MacFarland was a photo interpreter and draftsman at the Army Laboratories in Natick from 1953 to 1956. He was then a social studies teacher at Northboro and Southboro Junior High schools for 20 years, until 1976. He was then an engineering draftsman at Camp, Dresser & Mckee Inc., in Boston, retiring in 1984.
Mr. MacFarland was a former trustee of the Northboro Public Library, and past president and a former board member of the Northboro Historical Society. He served on the Northboro American Revolution Bicentennial Committee. He was active in library and historical groups in Rhode Island. He was a member of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.