Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA)
September 12, 1996Mrs. Anne Anderson Wilkins, former chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, died Monday in her home in Lancaster County. She was 82.
A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Mrs. Wilkins graduated from Winthrop College and earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School. She was admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 1938.
She was chairman of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors in 1958, 1960 and 1961. She also was a member of the Executive Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments from 1957 to 1964 and was chairman in 1963.
As a real estate broker specializing in land and commercial sales, she was instrumental in bringing Robert Trent Jones International Golf Course to Prince William County.
Mrs. Wilkins is survived by her husband, Donald L. Wilkins, and her daughter, Gary W. Brooks of Merry Point.
Gloucester Daily Times (MA)
March 11, 2013Gloucester � Sarah Holmes Turner, age 91, wife of Edward L. Turner of East Gloucester, died peacefully on March 3, 2013.
Sarah was born in Gloucester, on December 17, 1921. She was the daughter of the late, Lester and Catherine Holmes; sister of the late, James (Rocky) Holmes, Elizabeth Howard and George Holmes.
Sarah graduated from Gloucester High School in 1939 and was a charter member of the National Honor Society. She worked as an operator for New England Telephone. A life-long resident of Gloucester, she devoted herself to her family. She enjoyed Good Harbor Beach and Newfound Lake. Ed and Sarah spent many winters in Sun City, Fla. She loved art and shopping for antiques and hat pins. Sarah and Ed travel extensively and especially enjoyed cruises. Sarah encouraged children to read, work hard in school and follow their dreams.
Sarah is survived by Edward L. Turner, her devoted husband of 67 years and her children and their families, Rosalyn Ideus and husband, Robert of Houston, Texas, Patricia Gomez and husband, Odillo of Cooper City, Fla.; granddaughters, Marisa Gomez and Elizabeth Gomez, SarahJane Elsinger wife of George of Washington Crossing, Pa.; step-grandchildren, Deborah Elsinger and husband, Fred of Shrewsbury, N.J., Dr. Richard Elsinger of Coltsneck, N.J., Karen Pease of Whiting, N.J.; step-great granddaughters, Jaclyn, Samantha and Taylor, Barbara Romano and husband, Albert of Jackson, N.J., Robert Elsinger and wife, Lisa of Manalapan, N.J.; step-great grandsons, Steven, Kenneth Elsinger and wife, Lisa of Millstone, N.J.; granddaughter, Megan Linehan of Southborough, and Edward Turner of Washington, D.C. Sarah is also survived by her cousin, Nancy Holmes; many nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Jeanne Linehan of Gloucester, and by her grandson, Keith Cruzan.
Gloucester Times
Gloucester � Ernestine (Parks) Holmes, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Holmes, who died in 2005.
Born in Gloucester on January 31, 1928, she was a lifelong resident of Gloucester. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years. She enjoyed walks on Cressey's Beach and times on the Boulevard. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Woodman and Tom Shea of Ipswich; her son, George Holmes of Gloucester; two granddaughters, Tara Patrican and her husband, Brian, and Whitney St. John and her husband, Jarret; four great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Avery Patrican, and Eva and Audrey St. John; a sister-in-law, Nancy Holmes of Gloucester; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her twin sister, Charlotte Pierson; and her former son-in-law, Lawrence D. Woodman Jr.
The Patriot Ledger
Quincy - Samuel P. James (Ret. Lt. QFD), passed away at Liberty Commons Skilled Nursing & Rehab. Center, Chatham on Friday, July 25. Born in Boston, Lt. James grew up in Dorchester and lived in Quincy for many years before his move to Chatham 35 years ago. He retired from his position as Fire Lieutenant for the Quincy Fire Dept. in 1979 after a 30 year employment. Mr. James was a WW II Navy veteran. He was a former employee of the Plymouth Brockton Bus Line, Chatham
The beloved husband of Margaret A. (Linehan) James of Chatham, he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Lillian Dorne.