The Sacramento Bee
May 23, 2021Willard Seitz
March 17, 1933 - May 9, 2021Sacramento, California - Seitz, Willard Patrick "Pat" was born in Oakland, California on St. Patrick's Day in 1933 to Edwin and Laura Seitz and went home to be with his beloved wife, Beverly, and our Lord Jesus Christ on May 9, 2021.
Pat was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Pat met his beautiful bride-to-be in San Francisco in the early 1950's where he worked as a grocery store box boy and Beverly worked at her parents' soda fountain on Market Street.
Their love blossomed and they were married in 1957, and the following year they welcomed their daughter Donna Patricia, and a few years later, their son Steven Patrick. He was always an involved and loving father.
Pat was a proud and loving grandfather to his three grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, and Alyssa. He was always there for every celebration and milestone in their lives. He was so proud to become a great-grandfather last year and overjoyed when he held his great-grandson, Lincoln Michael, for the first time.
Pat graduated from St. Ignatius High School in San Francisco in 1951 and attended Santa Clara University and the University of San Francisco. Pat worked as a parts manager for Cummins Diesel for 44 years before he retired in 1996.
Pat loved sports, and was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. One of his life's proudest moments was to be at the NFC Championship game between the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys to witness "The Catch" that took the 49ers to their first Super Bowl.
Pat's love for baseball led him to coach Donna's Bobby Sox team and Steve's Little League team. He also managed and coached American Legion, Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth teams, and ultimately worked in Guest Services for the Sacramento River Cats. He also enjoyed traveling, going to and tending bar at the Sacramento Jazz Festival, and attending the Music Circus and concerts.Pat also was active in Christian Brothers High School's La Salle Club for many years. He was so proud to see his son Steven graduate from the school, as well as his granddaughters, Lauren and Alyssa.
Pat is survived by his daughter Donna, son Steven (Kim), grandchildren Ryan, Lauren, and Alyssa, great-grandson Lincoln Michael, and longtime companion Joanie Limeberger.
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, parents Edwin and Laura, and brothers, Eugene and Robert.
Bangor Daily News
June 23, 2009DOVER - FOXCROFT - Frances Roberts Glover, wife of the late William G. Glover Sr., died June 22, 2009, at a Bangor hospital. She was the daughter of Elmer E. and Mary (Connelly) Roberts of Bangor.
She graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1940, and Bangor Maine School of Commerce, now Husson University, Class of 1943, where she was a member of Epsilon Tau Epsilon sorority. She taught at Foxcroft Academy from 1943 to 1945 before going to the University of Maine to get her Bachelor of Science in education. She taught at Sangerville High School and then with her husband owned and operated Riverside Greenhouse, Dover-Foxcroft. She later worked as a legal secretary at the firm of C. W. & H. M. Hayes until her retirement in 1988. She was a former member and past president of the Molasto Club and a member and past president of the GFWC Miosac Club, both clubs being members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Dover-Foxcroft, the Bernadettes of St. Thomas, the Reading Club at Thompson Free Library and Piscataquis Regional YMCA. She was a Girl Scout leader for 15 years, and spent many hours working for the Band Boosters of Foxcroft Academy.
She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth and her husband, Michael Wiers, of St. Albans, and Mary Lahti of Kingston, N.H.; one son, William Glover and his wife, Debra, of Portland; two grandsons, Matthew Wiers of St. Albans and Gregory Wiers and his wife, Dawn, of Hartland; two great-grandsons, Ethan and Bryan Wiers of Hartland; a brother, Charles Roberts of Bangor; a brother-in-law, John Glover and his wife, Barbara, of Dover-Foxcroft; several nieces and nephews.
Kennebec Journal (Augusta, ME)
February 10, 2005DOVER-FOXCROFT -- Sally Gellerson Glover Bartram, 77, died peacefully on Feb. 8, 2005, at a local nursing home.
Sally was born in Dover-Foxcroft on May 5, 1927, to Dorothy Dyer and Arnold T. Gellerson. She spent many of her growing-up years in the home of her grandmother, Frances Gellerson, whom Sally held in deep affection throughout her life.
She was predeceased by her parents; husbands Charles L. Glover and Philip H. Bartram; brother Rex Gellerson; and her son, Greg T. Glover.
She is survived by her son, Gilman A. Glover and his wife, Peggy, of Dover-Foxcroft; grandchildren Kevin Glover of Canaan, N.H., and Leslie Glover of Winona, Minn.; daughter-in-law Priscilla Glover Zarella and grandchildren, Kaela, Kelsie and Kallie Glover, all of Readfield; stepmother Beatrice Gellerson of Dover-Foxcroft; stepsisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Thatcher Adams of Garland, and Kristen and Bruce Gurall of Concord, Mass.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special friend, Leone Vaughan of Hallowell.
Sally was devoted to her family and loyal to her friends, and was well known for her ready sense of fun and humor. She used her understanding and love of design and color as a means of decorating her world and that of others with whom she generously shared the remarkable talent. She truly "brightened the corner" of spirit and space wherever she was.
Sally attended the Modern School of Fashion and Design in Boston before working in the advertising department at Freese's Department Store, while her husband, Charles, was a student at the University of Maine. Her natural ability to visualize a completed project before she began, coupled with a sense of style, texture and sense of color, meant that she was sought after by friends and associates whenever they needed decorating advice. Her touch was seen in the homes of her friends and extended to enhancing interiors of banks, churches and to the Blaine House during her years as its hostess. Her knowledge of antiques not only contributed to her success as a decorator, but led her to establish her own antiques business in Dover-Foxcroft before moving to Manchester.
In her years of living in Dover-Foxcroft and Manchester, she maintained an active interest in church, club and civic affairs, including participation in the Manchester Grange and Manchester Community Church. She worked on GOP political campaigns at the state and local levels, eventually serving as social secretary for Gov. John McKernan at the Blaine House.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
July 15, 2017Dover-Foxcroft - John A. Glover, 90, husband of the late Barbara (Roberts) Glover, passed away peacefully July 12, 2017, at Hibbard Nursing Home. He was born April 25, 1927, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Elmer A. and Julia (Gilman) Glover.
He was a graduate of Foxcroft Academy, Class of 1945, and attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Education. He received an MA in Education from the University of Maine in 1964. A U.S. Army veteran, he served at Ft. Devens and Ft. Dix from 1946-1948.
He was a voracious reader, passionate about the things he believed in, an avid University of Michigan football fan and often quoted Ogden Nash. He loved his family, his camp on Sebec Lake (especially all aspects of plumbing), his church, and a good laugh.
John began a long teaching career at Anson Academy and South Paris High School, before coming to Foxcroft Academy, where he taught history for 29 years, retiring in 1983 as head of the History Department. He was proud to accompany the Foxcroft Academy team to the National BiCentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights in Washington D.C. for four years with his colleague and good friend, Rusty Willette. In 2015, he was presented the Tillson D. Thomas Award, given annually to a past faculty or staff member who served FA with the highest degree of professionalism. His legacy includes not only his family but also the impact he had on the hundreds of students to whom he was not only a teacher but also a guide and source of inspiration.
While John and Barbara lived in Monson, he represented Monson on the Board of Directors of MSAD 68. He was also a member of the Monson Planning Board. He served as treasurer of the Piscataquis Valley Fair Association from 1964-1974, was a past member of the Small Woodlands Owners Association of Maine, and a life member of the NEA, MTA, and MRTA. He also enjoyed the long-lasting friendships he had with other members of the Piscataquis County Retired Teachers Association.
John was a faithful member of the United Church of Christ in both Monson and Dover-Foxcroft. He served in many capacities for the Coordinating Council for the Maine Conference, UCC, including as a member of the Executive Board of the Penobscot-Piscataquis Association, and the Church and Ministry Committee of the Maine UCC.
John is survived by five children, Carol Blanchard of Milo, Janis Glover and her husband, Rick Beebe, of Hamden, CT, Jeffrey Glover and his wife, Janice, of Arvada, CO, Gail Glover and her husband, Dan Joyce, of Fairfax, VA, and John S. Glover and his wife, Chiaolian, of Portland. He leaves eight grandchildren, Chad and Ryan Blanchard, Evan Glover, Julia and Owen Joyce, John A. II, Justin and Rachel Glover; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth G. Oakes; and two brothers, William and Charles Glover.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
September 19, 2013DOVER-FOXCROFT and MONSON - Barbara R. Glover, 85, wife of John A. Glover, passed away with grace, Sept. 19, 2013, at her home in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born July 5, 1928, in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of Kenneth B. and Marguerite (MacFadyen) Roberts. A graduate of Cranston High School, Cranston, R.I., class of 1946, she attended Rhode Island State College. In 1949 she married John A. Glover and made their home in Maine.
She was a Certified Ski Instructor at Squaw Mountain in Greenville for 26 years, a position she enjoyed immensely. She researched the genealogical backgrounds of the Gilman, Glover, MacLean, MacFadyen, Roberts and Sisson families, and enjoyed painting their respective coats of arms She was a past president and secretary of the Molasto Club. Barbara was very involved with her church and served as moderator of the Monson UCC, member and secretary of the Guild, as a delegate to the Maine Conference from the Monson UCC Church, auditor of the Piscataquis-Penobscot Assoc. of the Maine UCC, as scribe of the Piscataquis-Penobscot Association and its Church and Ministry Committee, and as member and co-chair of the Small Church Mission Team of the Maine Conference of UCC Churches. In the last few years she attended the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church and had served there as clerk of the church.
As a member of the Miosac Club, she was a founding member of the Piscataquis County Chapter of "Newborns in Need," knitting many items to be donated to area hospitals and funeral homes. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast. The family cottage at Sebec Lake was a special place for her.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, John of Dover-Foxcroft; five children, Carol G. Blanchard of Milo, Janis G. Glover and husband, Richard Beebe II, of Hamden, Conn., Jeffrey B. Glover and wife, Jan, of Arvada, Colo., Gail E. Glover and husband, Daniel O. Joyce, of Fairfax, Va., and John S. Glover and wife, Chiaolian, of Portland; and eight grandchildren, Chad and Ryan Blanchard, Evan Glover, Julia and Owen Joyce, and John A. III, Justin, and Rachel Glover. She also leaves several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Oshkosh Northwestern-Oshkosh, Wisconsin
February 1, 2003Vera L. Herring, 97, of Omro died Thursday, January 30, 2003, at the Omro Care Center.
She was born in Oshkosh on April 5, 1905 the daughter of Ernest L. and Lois I. Lord Herring.
Vera had been employed by the Oshkosh Truck Co., the Pluswood Industries, and Paine Lumber Co. She was a member of the St. John Ev. Lutheran Church.
Vera is survived by two nephews, Norman (Bevie) Herring of Oshkosh, and Kenneth Herring of North Fond du Lac, WI, five nieces, Beverly (Evan) Ponzer of Oshkosh, Lois (Ray) Bielmeier of Wautoma, Wi, Barbara Mohling of Lakeville, MN, and Linda (Al) Grefschiem of Weyerhauser, WI, and by many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law Oscar and Jessie Herring, by a sister, Ida MacDonald, and by a nephew, Robert Herring.
The Hartford
August 9, 2002Hazel D. Brochu of East Hartford, died peacefully Wednesday, (August 7, 2002) surrounded by her family.
Born in Sangerville, ME, October 7, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Kate (Herring) Davis, and beloved wife of Charles O. Brochu for 53 years. She was a retired secretary for the Secretary of the State of Connecticut and was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Besides her loving husband, she is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Meredith Campanelli and David Raymond of East Hartford, Marilyn and Michael Raymond of Stafford, Charlene and William Benito of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Teresa Zinza, Angela Raymond, Mary-Lynne Raymond, Laurie Fontaine, William Benito, Julie Marsh, Philip Benito, and ten great-grandchildren, Marilyn Shores, Lindsey Shores, Morgan Shores, Shyanne Fontaine, Abbey Benito, Carlina Fontaine, Jacob Benito, Joshua Benito, Ivy Fontaine, and John Marsh.
The Hartford Courant (CT)
April 21, 2003Charles O. Brochu, 90, of East Hartford, devoted husband for 53 years to the late Hazel (Davis) Brochu, died peacefully on Saturday, (April 19, 2003).
Charles was born in Ashland, ME on March 6, 1913 a son of the late Peter O. and Modeste (Pelkey) Brochu, and had been a resident of East Hartford, for over 60 years.
Charles was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, for 43 years, retiring in 1976. He was a life time member of the Manchester Sportsman's Club.
Charles is survived by his beloved children, three daughters and three sons-in-law, Charlene and William Benito of Manchester, Meredith Campanelli and David Raymond of East Hartford, Marilyn and Michael Raymond of Stafford; a dear brother, Albert Brushie of Plantsville; seven cherished grandchildren, Teresa Zinza, Philip Benito, Angela Raymond, Mary-Lynne Hyde, Laurie Fontaine, William Benito, Jr., Julie Marsh; 11 cherished great grandchildren, Marilyn Shores, Lindsey Shores, Morgan Shores, Shyanne Fontaine, Abbey Benito, Carlina Fontaine, Jacob Benito, Joshua Benito, Ivy Fontaine, John Marsh and Charlie Kate Fontaine.
Bangor Daily News
September 8, 2009DOVER - FOXCROFT - Louise A. Whitten, 99, wife of 62 years to the late Duane Whitten, died Sept. 5, 2009, at a local nursing home.
She was born Feb. 8, 1910, in Sangerville, the daughter of John and Suzie (Herring) Murch.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Joan Janke of San Diego, and Betty Dunbar and her husband, Terry, of Millinocket; a son, Clyde Whitten and his wife, Faith, of Palmyra; and a niece, Betty McKusick. She was Nana to 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Ora and Lawrence Murch; and a sister, Thelma Higgins.
The Daily Me
DOVER-FOXCROFT - Lawrence E. Murch, 85, died Jan. 30, 2003, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor.
He was born Nov. 27, 1917, in Foxcroft, the son of John and Susan (Herring) Murch. Lawrence had served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and had retired from the American Woolen Mill.
Lawrence is survived by a sister, Louise Whitten of Dover-Foxcroft, and her children, Joan, Betty and Clyde; a niece, Betty Higgins of Brewer; three cousins, Irene Bonsey, Marjorie Smith, both of Dover-Foxcroft, and Laura Pratt of Guilford.
He was predeceased by a sister, Thelma Higgins.
Bangor Daily News
December 26, 2008MILO - Norma Greene Horne, wife of the late Allan Edgerly Horne, went home to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly, Dec. 23, 2008.
She was born Oct. 27, 1916, in Sangerville, the daughter of Howard E. and Maggie (Herring) Greene.
She graduated from Sangerville High School in 1934 and took several courses at the University of Maine. She worked at Sangerville Post Office before moving to Milo. She was a longtime member of United Baptist Church of Milo, where she served as deaconess, chairperson of missions, leader of a teenage missionary group of girls, "The Sally Peck Guild," past president of the Dorcus Guild, Sunday school teacher and a member of Triple M Group. She was a member of Aldworth Chapter No. 30 Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as chaplain, and a charter member and past president of the Ayuda Club. She was a member of Piscataquis Extension Group in the county and past president in Milo, and also served as a leader of Teenage All American Girls, where she taught sewing and cooking. She loved and excelled in many of the arts and crafts taught by the Extension Service and made many clothes for her daughters and knit hats, sweaters and mittens for her children and grandchildren and missions. She and her husband loved to travel throughout the U.S. and spent 11 winters in Zephyrhills, Fla.
She married Allan Edgerly Horne of Milo, in 1935, and she is survived by two sons, Norman "Tom" C. Horne and his wife, Carol, of Boyd Lake, Howard "Hap" A. Horne of Milo; three daughters, Linda H. Keef and her husband, Larry, of Gorham, Karen H. Clark and her husband, Michael, of Milo, and Janet H. Richards and her husband, Donald, of Milo; a brother, Merle H. Greene of Dexter; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband; and by a son, Richard "Ricky" A. Horne.
Bangor Daily News
May 3, 2008MILO - Allan E. Horne, 93, husband of Norma (Greene) Horne, died May 2, 2008, at the Maine Veterans' Home, Bangor.
He was born March 5, 1915, in Milo, the son of Maurice C. and Dicea M. (Henderson) Horne.
He graduated from Milo High School, Class of 1932, and the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics in 1937, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was working with the U.S. Immigration Service, Philadelphia, when he was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served as radar man on the destroyer U.S. Vesoli during World War II.
After the war, he returned home and entered the family business of M.C. Horne and Sons, and developed a heating and plumbing business. He owned and published a local newspaper, "The Tri River Photo News." He belonged to Rabboni Masonic Lodge No. 62, Milo, and had received his 50-year pin. He was a member of Aldworth Chapter No. 39 OES, Joseph P. Chaisson American Legion Post No. 41, Milo, and had also received his 50-year pin. He served as Piscataquis County commissioner and on many county and state committees during this time. He also served on Milo Board of Trade, Milo School Board, Three Rivers Fish and Game Club and Piscataquis Extension. He was an avid fly-fisherman and outdoorsman. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and had spent 11 winters in Zephyrhills, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Norma of Milo; two sons, Norman "Tom" C. Horne and his wife, Carol, of Boyd Lake and Howard "Hap" A. Horne of Milo; three daughters, Linda H. Keef and her husband, Larry, of Gorham, Karen H. Clark and her husband, Michael, of Milo and Janet H. Richards and her husband, Donald, of Milo; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grand-children; many nieces and nephews, including two special ones, Kathryn H. Witham and Charles Horne Jr., who helped with visitation.
He was predeceased by a son, Richard "Ricky" Horne; and two brothers, Alden "Pete" Horne and Charles Horne Sr.
The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA)
January 23, 2001Marion V. Mahoney, 79, died of pneumonia Saturday at her home in Guilford, Maine. No services are planned.
Mrs. Mahoney, who was born in Dover-Foxcroft, lived in Hemet for many years before she moved to Maine in the 1980s. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a son, Ronald Martell of Guilford; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Horne of Milo, Maine; and a brother, Merle Greene of Florida.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
December 12, 2016Dexter - Merle Herring Greene, 90, passed away on December 11, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor after a short illness.
He was born in Sangerville, August 11, 1926, the son of Howard and Margaret (Herring) Greene.
He grew up in Sangerville, joined the service and served his country honorably in both the US Army and the US Air Force. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was discharged from the Air Force in 1951 due to a permanent disability. Most recently, he was included in the Honor Flight Maine trip, held on Oct 28 through Oct 30th, which took him to Washington D.C. where he was fortunate to visit the World War II Memorial.
Merle settled in Parkman, where he owned and operated a country store, sold Rawleigh products, served as a tax collector and the local Fire Warden, as well as handling Civil Defense. He then added various other occupations to his skill list to include, carpentry and boiler operations in local schools and mills. His work took him to the hospital in Manchester, NH, which he enjoyed very much and then on to managing a motel in Plymouth, NH. He retired from K-Mart in Salem, NH, in 1987 after 10 years of service, with many stories to tell. During his leisure time you would find him camping and canoeing.
He is survived by his estranged wife, Gloria Greene of Winter Haven, FL; children, Jacqueline and her husband, Robert Wilcox of Dover-Foxcroft, Jean Conner and her friend, Karl Hartley of Parkman, David Greene and his wife, Robin of Dexter; step children, Pat and her husband, Pete Jenson of FL, Christine Cary of FL, Keith Davis of NH; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Bangor Daily News
November 11, 2011GUILFORD - Malcolm H. "Mac" Herring, 87, died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2011, at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft.
He was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Guilford, son of Charles and Alta (Greeley) Herring.
Malcolm, along with his brother, Lorin, owned and operated Herring Brother's Meats, Guilford, since 1945. Malcolm and Lorin worked side by side for many years building a business that is now being carried on by the fourth generation of Malcolm's family. He enjoyed his work and meat cutting was his passion. He learned his meat cutting skills from his father. He has made his last delivery of meat, he has written his last payroll check, he has made his last pass through the shop, he has made his last trip to Piper Pond to camp. He has completed his journey of life and has crossed over to his loved ones.
He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and was very dedicated to his family. He was a member of Valley Grange No. 144, Guilford Center.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Fitzsimmons) Herring of Guilford; two daughters, Susan Coleman-Herring and her significant, other, James, of Milton, Mass., and Andrea Gilbert and her husband, Thomas, of Guilford; sister, Mary Herring Salley and her husband, James, of Dover-Foxcroft; grandchildren, Christine Chambrello, Thomas Torrey and his wife, Alicia, Ellie Patterson and her husband, John, and Trey Gilbert and his wife, Jaime; great-grandchildren, Mckenzie, Tommy, Tyler, Haylee, Bryce, Eve, Kobe and Gavyn; cousin, Neola Davis; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Lorin Herring, in 1995.
71835. Roy Augustus Herring Sr.
Delaware County Daily Times (Primos - Upper Darby, PA)
April 7, 2007Roy A. Herring Sr., 84, of Vineland, N.J., a retired boilermaker and a World War II veteran, died April 4 at home.
Born in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, he was the son of the late Herbert and Gertrude Bunker Herring. He lived in Morton for more than 50 years before moving to New Jersey.
Mr. Herring was a boilermaker for PECO Energy in Philadelphia for 35 years before retiring in 1986.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Herring was an active member of Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church. He loved to travel, especially to Maine. He was fond of animals, especially his German shepherds. He made his own apple and cranberry sauces and often handed them out to fellow church members. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and was dedicated to his family.
Survivors: Wife, to whom he was married 63 years, Ruth A. "Amy" Heller Herring; daughters, Ruth Massey of Vineland, N.J., Christine Vincent of Morton; son, Roy A. Herring Jr. of Clarksboro, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
The Daily Times
January 18, 2012Ruth "Amy" (nee Heller) Herring, 85 Of Vineland, NJ
Ruth "Amy" (nee Heller) Herring, 85, died peacefully on January 17, 2012, at Cumberland Manor Nursing Home and Rehab in Bridgton NJ, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Yeadon PA, Ruth enjoyed knitting, arts and crafts, her visits to Maine but most of all spending time with her family especially her grand and greatgrandchildren.
Beloved wife of the late Roy A. Herring Sr.
Survivors: Loving mother of Ruth (Frank) Massey of Vineland NJ, Roy A. (Darby) Herring Jr. of Clarksboro NJ and Christine (Robert) Vincent of Morton, PA; also 11 adoring grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.