Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
April 25, 2002LEICESTER -- Mary H. (Haskell) Chad, 85, of 65 McCarthy Ave., Cherry Valley, died Tuesday, April 23, in the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester.
Her husband, Victor Chad, died in 1980. She leaves a daughter, Stephanie C. Martin of Foxboro; a sister, Anne MacLeod of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A son, Douglas H. Haskell of Cherry Valley, died in 1998. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Frederick and Christine (Souther) Haskell, and lived in Shrewsbury before moving to Leicester in 1940.
Mrs. Chad volunteered and did fund-raising for the Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester. In 1998, she received a community service award from the Worcester County Sheriff's Department for her support of mentally challenged citizens, and in 1999 she received a recognition award for her longtime service to the Families of the Seven Hills Foundation. She was instrumental in having a state law passed in 1955 mandating special education for the mentally challenged.
She was a member of St. Joseph Church, the Leicester Women's Club, the Senior Citizens Club of Leicester and the Seven Hills Foundation.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
January 3, 2015Shrewsbury - Anne (Haskell) MacLeod, 96 of Shrewsbury passed away December 28 at the Shrewsbury Nursing Home where she had lived and thrived for the last 12 years.
She was the youngest child of Frederick and Christine (Souther) Haskell and was predeceased by her daughter Nancy McGinley, sister Mary Chad, brother Frederick Haskell and husband William W. MacLeod.
She was loved by friends and family and survived by three children, Carol Kane of Yorba Linda, CA, Sallie Sayegh of Shrewsbury and Rev. William MacLeod of Beaverton, OR. She is further survived by 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Although mainly a homemaker, she worked as a caterer over 30 years at Temple Immanuel, Worcester.
She was born in Worcester and graduated from the Beal High School, Shrewsbury. Anne enjoyed the beach, traveling, music, reading the daily T&G and all social gatherings. She was a lifelong member of the Shrewsbury First Congregational Church.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
February 1, 2012SHREWSBURY William W. "Buppy" MacLeod, Sr., 94, of Worcester and Shrewsbury, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester after an illness.
He leaves his three children: Reverend William W. MacLeod, Jr. of Oregon, Sallie L. Sayegh of Shrewsbury and Carol A. Kane of California; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy J. McGinley of Shrewsbury.
Bill was born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, son of the late John A. and Eliza (Yeo) MacLeod. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during W.W. II.
He worked for 37 years as a Maintenance Mechanic for Wyman-Gordon Co in Worcester before he retired in 1980.
Bill was a member for over 50 years of the Matthew John Whittall Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Shrewsbury and the Scottish Rite Bodies; he received a medal in 1977, for his longtime involvement with these organizations.
Bill enjoyed golfing, spending time in his gardens and was the ultimate handyman for his entire family and close friends.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
February 10, 1999SHREWSBURY - Nancy J. (MacLeod) McGinley, 59, of 211 Maple Ave., a drapery shop owner and shelter volunteer, died yesterday at home after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 40 years, former Shrewsbury Police Chief Robert K. McGinley; three sons, Robert P. and Christopher J. McGinley, both of Worcester, and William H. McGinley of Shrewsbury; three daughters, Cheryl A. McGinley of Shrewsbury, Suzanne E. Ankrah of Fitchburg, and Pamela J. Lacasse of Worcester; her parents, William W. and Anne (Haskell) MacLeod of Shrewsbury; a brother, William W. MacLeod Jr. of Beaverton, Ore.; two sisters, Carol A. Kane of Yorba Linda, Calif., and Sallie L. Sayegh of Shrewsbury; and two grandchildren. She was born in Worcester and graduated from Shrewsbury High School.
For 25 years, Mrs. McGinley owned and operated Drapery Hollow. She taught drapery making at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton. She was a member of the Shrewsbury Women's Club and a volunteer at Abbey's House in Worcester.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
June 2, 2013SHREWSBURY - Robert K. McGinley, 77, Retired Shrewsbury Chief of Police, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 in his home with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born and raised in Shrewsbury, son of the late Harold K. and Elizabeth H. (Mullins) McGinley. He graduated from Major Beal High School and later received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Quinsigamond Junior College. He served his county proudly with the United States Coast Guard, being honorably discharged in January of 1961.
Robert was first employed for the Town of Shrewsbury as a part-time fire fighter from 1954 to 1962 and in 1962 he became a full-time Patrolman in the Police Department. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1974 and in1980 became Chief of the Department. He retired in1998, after serving 18 years as Chief of Police for the Town of Shrewsbury. His rising through the ranks of the Department was a reflection of his ability, dedication to duty and keen interest in the delivery of police service to the town he loved so much.
He was a member of the International Chiefs Association; The Massachusetts Chiefs Association where he was a past member of the Executive Board; New England Chiefs Association; Past President of the Central Massachusetts Chiefs Association; Past Secretary of the Shrewsbury Municipal Employees Credit Union; a member of Knights of Columbus, Alhambra Council # 88 in Worcester and a member of Saint Mary's Parish in Shrewsbury.
He leaves his devoted wife of 10 years, Marion E. (Sweeney) McGinley. His first wife and mother of his children, Nancy J. (MacLeod) McGinley died in 1999. He is survived by his children, Robert P. McGinley and his wife Mary and William H. McGinley, both of Shrewsbury, Christopher J. McGinley of Sutton, Cheryl A. Westerlind and her husband Gene of Millbury and Pamela J. Lacasse and her husband Jeffrey of Worcester; step-son, Vincent P. Scanlon and his wife MaryEllen of Holden and step-daughter, Tara A. Lyons and her husband David of Shrewsbury and thirteen grandchildren that where the light of his life; also survived by a cousin, Mary O'Connor of Hingham; a niece; and many wonderful longtime friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne E. (McGinley) Ankrah; daughter-in- law, Susan (Carter) McGinley and a sister, Ann Stefan.
The Hartford Courant (CT)
April 17, 2001Elinor (Righter) Oakes, 89, of Essex Meadows, Essex, and Fisher Islands, NY, wife of the late Thomas F. Oakes, died peacefully Easter morning, Sunday, (April 15, 2001) at Bridgeport Hospital.
She was born January 16, 1912 in Plainfield, NJ, and grew up in Greenwich, the daughter of Walter and Eva Righter.
She was a member of the Miss Porter's School Class of 1929, and served 18 months in Italy, during World War II, attached to the Red Cross and Air Force.
She married Thomas F. Oakes, president of Allen Russell & Allen Insurance Co. in 1946, and they built their home in Avon, in 1949.
Mrs. Oakes was past president of the Avon Free Public Library, past president of the Garden Club of Hartford, and community volunteer. Among her many contributions to the community was the donation of 16 acres on Route 10 and on Haynes Road to the Avon Land Trust. Ellie Oakes was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, and enjoyed life to the fullest. She took joy in her home and in her many friends who meant the world to her. She was a dedicated naturalist and a generous philanthropist, a valued friend to many in literary and political circles. Ellie loved traveling, parties, gardening, and playing tennis and golf. She was a member of St. James Parish in Farmington, and also attended St. John's Church on Fisher's Island, NY.
She is survived by her brother, Volney Foster Righter of Bedford Hills, NY; her daughter and son-in-law, Nora and Roger Howard of Avon; her grandsons, Jackson Oakes Howad and Samule Volney Righter Howard of Avon, and Matthew Taylor Ritchie of Sioux City, SD; also beloved family members, Jim and Sandy Righter, Robert and Sandy Righter, Bruce and Julie Righter, John and Susie Righter, and Evie and David Talbot, Eliot Ramos, Mark and Audrey Righter.
She was predeceased by her brother, Brewster Righter; and by her daughter, Leslie Ritchie.
The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, MA)
January 8, 2019Jane B Butler
10/23/1931 - 1/1/2019Lenox - Jane "Jennie" B. Butler, 87, of Lenox died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 1, as the result of a fall. Her family was with her.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts on October 23, 1931 to the late Edward Mauran and Julia (Blake) Beals, she attended Windsor School in Brookline, Massachusetts, and Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, Maryland. She graduated from Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1954.
Jennie spent her childhood summers at her grandmother's house in Lenox and moved permanently to the Berkshires in the early 1960s, teaching at the Pine Cobble School in Williamstown. She met her husband, F. Brooks Butler in Lenox, and they were married on June 16, 1962. Jennie and Brooks raised their children in Lenox. Brooks pre-deceased her on February 22, 1999.
Her great loves were history and teaching, especially the history of World War I, which she wrote about and studied extensively. A devoted teacher, Jennie taught primarily at Berkshire Country Day School, as well as at the Miss Halls School. Though history was her preferred topic, she taught English and math as well. She was proud to self-publish A Force Unfamiliar to Me, a memoir that included the writings of her son Peter. When not teaching or reading, she was an avid lover of the New York Times crossword puzzle.
Jennie served on the boards of both the Northeast chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Literacy Network of South Berkshire, where she was also a literacy tutor. For many years she also read for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. After retiring from teaching she volunteered for over 25 years at the Pittsfield Adult Learning Center where she helped adults earn their GEDs and taught English as a second language.
In the last years of her life, her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter, gardening, and swimming in the summer.
Jennie is survived by her children, Carolyn Butler of Lenox and Tom Butler and his wife Jenny Maguire of Beacon, New York; granddaughter Brooks Butler Maguire; siblings Margaret Beals of New York City and Isabella Frost of Brookline, Massachusetts.
Beside her husband, she was pre-deceased by her children Julia Butler and Peter Butler, and by her sister Julia Beals.
New York Times
December 29, 1956Mrs. Margery Billings, widow of Charles M. Billings, a vice ppresident of the Gauranty Trust Company, doed Thursday at her home, 164 East Seventy second street, after a long illness.
She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Nathaniel Burt and two grandchildren.
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New York Passenger Lists
Ship St. Paul, from Southampton, England, arrived 26 Oct 1895
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Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton Bermuda, arrived 30 Mar 1935
Ship Carinthia, from Nassau, arrived 2 Apr 1937
Ship Veragua, from Kingston Jamaica, arrived 23 Feb 1938
Ship Brazil, from Port of Spain, Trinidad, arrived 21 Mar 1939
Ship Santa Paula, from New York, arrived 13 Mar 1941
New York Times
February 8, 1976:Mr. Clinton was a past president of the State Society of the Cincinnati and the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies.
He graduated from Harvard in 1912 and studied at the beaux Arts Institute in Paris. He served as a lieutenant with the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. In World War II he interpreted French naval specifications at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
He had been a partner in Russell & Clinton, designing private residences in the 1920's and 30's. More recently, he worked on the restoration of Mount Guilan, a Dutch colonial homestead in Beacon, N.Y.
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Ship Santa Paula, from New York, arrived 13 Mar 1941
New York Times
July 6, 2003Burt, Nathaniel. Of Princenton, NJ, passed away on July 1, 2003 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughter Margery and his son Christopher. Memorial service will be held in September at Trinity Church, Princeton NJ.
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The Times, (Trenton, NJ)
July 8, 2003PRINCETON _ Nathaniel Burt, a composer and noted author, died in Princeton July 1 at the age of 89.
A longtime resident of Princeton, Mr. Burt was born in 1913 on the Bar BC Ranch, one of Jackson Hole, Wyoming's first dude ranches, which was founded by his parents, Struthers Burt and Katherine Newlin Burt, both well-known authors. Nathaniel grew up in the shadow of the Grand Teton before moving East for his education.
At the age of eight he was enrolled as a boarding student at St. James School in Maryland, from which he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He attended Princeton University class of 1936, New York University, and the Mannes School of Music. After Pearl Harbor in 1941, he joined the Navy and served on several ships in the Pacific. He was discharged in 1945 after attaining the rank of senior grade lieutenant.
Following World War II, Mr. Burt returned to Princeton where he received a master's degree in music at Princeton University in 1949. He then taught music at Princeton University and Westminster Choir College. He composed ballet, choral, orchestral, and piano music. At this time he also began a productive writing career. Two books of poetry including Rooms in a House were published by Scribners in 1947 and edited by its well-known editor Max Perkins. His first work of fiction Scotland's Burning came out in 1954 and was his first major popular success. Little Brown published several other novels, as well as his acclaimed series of social histories which included The Perennial Philadelphians, a 1963 New York Times best seller, First Families (1970), and Palaces for the People; A Social History of the American Art Museum (1977). In 1983 his autobiographical work, Jackson Hole Journal, was published by the University of Oklahoma Press. His last work was the Compass American Guide to Wyoming, published by Random House in 1991, and is, along with The Perennial Philadelphians, still in print.
Mr Burt also lectured frequently on a variety of subjects, wrote numerous articles for periodicals, and contributed to historical compendiums.
He was a Life Fellow of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia where he served as a member of the Board of Directors for many years, and was also a member of The Rittenhouse Club in Philadelphia. He was a co-founder of the original Princeton Chamber Orchestra. He also served on the boards of various Princeton institutions including The English Speaking Union, The Historical Society of Princeton, and the Council of the Friends of the Princeton University Library.
He was a member of Trinity Church and sang in the choir, as well as a member of the Old Guard, the Nassau Club, and the Princeton Club of New York. He was a life member of the Century Association of New York.
He is predeceased by his sister Julia Atteberry. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Clinton Burt of Princeton; his daughter Margery Smith of South Kingstown, RI; his son Christopher of Oakland, CA; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Marriage Notes for Margaret K. Clinton and Nathaniel Burt
MARRIAGE: New York Times
August 6, 1941Yarmouth Port, Mass., Aug 5 - Miss Margaret K. Clinton, daughter of Mrs. Charles Miller Billings of Seippog, this place and New York, and of Charles Kenneth Clinton of New York, was married today to Nathaniel Burt, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Struthers Burt of Southern Pines, N. C., and Three River Ranch, Wyo. The ceremony took place in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Barnstable, and was performed by the Rev. Dr. ZeBarney Phillips of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Washington, who was assisted by the Rev. Sumner Brown, rector of St. Mary's.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white mousseline de soie made with short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice and a full skirt.
Miss Frances Lowell of Boston was the brides only attendant and Lieutenant Louis de R. Van de Velde was best man. After the ceremony a small reception was held here at the home of the bride's mother for the members of the two families and a few friends who were present at the ceremony.
The bride was graduated from Miss Hewitt's Classes and was introduced to society in January, 1936. She is a member of the Junior League and the Colonial Dames of America. She is a granddaughter of Mrs. Charles W. Clinton and of Mrs. Herbert Ten Broeck Jacquelin of New York.
Mr. Burt attended St. James School and Princeton University, where he is now associated with the music department. His father is Struthers Burt, the author and his mother, also an author, is the former Miss Katherine Newlin.
New York Times
17 May 1934:He was graduated from Yale University in 1896 and joined the Standard Trust Company when it was organized in 1898. He remained there until it was merged with the Guaranty Trust Company in 1912 and served as assistant treasurer and manager before becoming a vice president in 1915. Mr. Billings is a member of the Racquet and Tennis, Yale, New York Yacht Club and Down Town Club and belongs also to the Society of Colonial Wars.
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New York Times
Feb 21, 1935Billings, Charles M., on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at his residence, 164 East 72nd St., in his sixty first year, husband of Margery Clinton Billings and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver P. C. Billings.
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Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 4 Apr 1936
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New York Times
25 Jun 1943Philadelphia, June 24 - George Valentine Smith, president of Stokes, Packard & Smith, insurance firm, died today at his home in suburban Ardmore. is age was 60.
Mr. Smith who was born here attended Episcopal Academy and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1904. He began his career with the General Accident Assurance Corporation, resigning in 1906 to become a partner in the firm of Haughton and Smith, which was reorganized in 1928, with Mr. Smith as president.
During the first World War he was a captain in the air service. He had been a member of the Philadelphia City Troop from 1904 to 1913.
He leaves a widow, the former Mis Eugenie Rand of London, and a son, George Valentine Smith Jr.m who is overseas with the Army.
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Ship Pastores, from New York, arrived 20 Mar 1920
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Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 4 Apr 1936
Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 3 Apr 1937
Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 3 Apr 1938
Ship Monarch of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 1 Apr 1939
Marriage Notes for Eugenia Oakes Rand and George Valentine Smith
MARRIAGE: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 11, 1918Mrs. Herbert Ten Broeck Jacquelin, of New York, annonces the engagemen of her daughter, Miss Eugenia Oakes Rand, to Lieutenant George Valentine Smith, of the Aviation Section, signal corps. Lieutenant Smith, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Smith, of this city, is stationed at Kelley Field, Texas. He is a member of the Rittenhouse, Racquet and the St. Anthony Clubs and is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
71512. George Valentine Smith Jr.
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Ship Arcadian, from Bermuda, arrived 1 Apr 1930
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Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 4 Apr 1934
Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 4 Apr 1936
Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 3 Apr 1937
Ship Queen of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 3 Apr 1938
Ship Monarch of Bermuda, from Hamilton, Bermuda, arrived 1 Apr 1939
The Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)
December 29, 2005Patricia Jean Haskell (Patty), 69, died December 26, 2005. She was born in Illinois and moved to Casa Grande, AZ as a child. She attended the University of Arizona. She married Roy V. Haskell in 1955. They were married for 50 years. Patty enjoyed cooking, traveling to their cabins in Mexico and Mt. Lemmon, hunting and fishing trips and family. She also enjoyed her seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren all living in Tucson.
Survived by her husband, Roy V. Haskell; three children Pam Wacks, Mike Haskell, and Chris Haskell; seven grandchildren Kimberly Wacks, Nicole Wacks, Todd Wacks, Ben Wacks, Melonie Haskell, Molly Haskell and Emily Haskell; two great-grandchildren, Brandi and Dion.
Fletcher Oaks Haskell was chairman of the board of the Haskell Linen Supply Company.
Arizona Daily Star
Abigail "Gail" Haskell Redfern
7/20/1932 - 6/17/2015Abigail died quietly at home in La Jolla surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was an intelligent, generous and good-humored Tucson native, who will be deeply missed. With a ready smile, Gail always brought a positive outlook and made all feel welcome in her home. She believed in the power of education to counteract ignorance and bigotry.
Abigail Louise Haskell was born July 20, 1932, in Tucson to Fletcher Oakes Haskell and Bess Roberts Haskell.
She graduated from Tucson High School in 1950. Gail obtained both BA and MA degrees in education at Stanford University.
She met her husband-to-be John Redfern on a summer vacation in La Jolla, they were married in 1954 and lived together in La Jolla for the rest of their lives. She taught at the Bishop's School, but soon dedicated herself to raising their three children. She maintained an interest in the arts throughout her life, particularly Spanish literature and the opera.
She is survived by her children, Donald Redfern, Tamlin Henahan, and Charles Redfern, and grandchildren, Grace, Gabrielle, Chloe, Avery, Alma, and Karl.
U-T San Diego (CA)
June 24, 2012REDFERN, JOHN TAMLIN: July 6, 1926 to May 31, 2012
John Redfern died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy convalescence. He was an intelligent, generous and good humored family man who will be deeply missed.
He was born in Des Moines Iowa to Tamlin and Alma Holland. After becoming widowed, his mother Alma moved to Los Angeles and married Donald Redfern. After graduating Beverly Hills High School in 1944 John obtained a B.S. degree in physics at USC in 1950 and a M.S. degree at UCLA in 1952.He married Abigail Haskell in 1954 and made a home in La Jolla, California. He worked as a civilian researcher for the US Navy in San Diego for 30 years. After retiring John traveled widely with Gail, the love of his life. John was a gifted photographer who exhibited his work locally. He loved music and the arts and was active in the La Jolla Athenaeum and San Diego Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife Abigail, children Donald, Tamlin, and Charles, and grandchildren Grace, Gabrielle, Chloe, Avery, Alma, and Karl.
71517. Fletcher Oaks Haskell III
The Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)
January 19, 2003Fletcher Oakes Haskell III, a lifelong Tucsonan devoted to community service and supporting the University of Arizona, died Thursday at 67.
"He knew everything about Tucson. He almost represented Tucson," said daughter Kyle Wade. "We almost feel a little disconnected with Tucson now that he's gone."
A Tucson High School and UA graduate, Haskell served as president of the Tucson Museum of Art and was on the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee and the Tucson Copper Bowl Committee and was a member of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce Caballeros. He was involved in many more organizations. In October, Haskell organized his 50th high school reunion, Wade said A UA Wildcat fan, Haskell had the same basketball seats since "way before they were ever good," Wade said.
Haskell worked as president and CEO of Haskell Linen Supply, a company founded by his father, until its sale in 1983. Later he formed Haskell Service Enterprises.
Haskell received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the UA in 1957. He entered the Air Force through the ROTC and retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1972 as a major.
Haskell enjoyed hiking on Mount Lemmon and in the White Mountains. He also fished, hunted and golfed. "He was an incredibly brilliant man," Wade said. "He was so intelligent but he could make anybody feel comfortable in a conversation."
Martha Haskell met her husband when she working at the Tucson Museum of Art. They married in July 1977. "He was hard-working and never afraid to tackle anything," she said.
Haskell is survived by his wife, five daughters and six grandchildren.
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ObituaryFletcher Oakes Haskell III, a lifetime Tucson resident, born January 18, 1935 died peacefully at home on January 16, 2003.
Fletcher received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona in 1957, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He entered the Air Force through ROTC and retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Major in 1972.
As a principal of Haskell Linen Supply founded by his father Fletcher II, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer prior to the sale of the company in 1983, before forming Haskell Service Enterprises. Fletcher served the community in many capacities. He served on the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee, was the President of the Tucson Museum of Art, a member of the Tucson Champer of Commerce Caballero's and a member of the Tucson Copper Bowl Committee. Fletcher served on the Board of Directors for the KEX Corporation and was a member of the Tucson Rotary Club, Tucson Country Club, Sonora Desert Museum, Pima Air Museum, and Youth on their own.
Fletcher is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters, Charlotte Godbout (Robert), Susan Luedtke (Kurt), Kathryn Haskell, Barbara Nichols (Fred), Kyle Wade-Edwards (Todd); grandchildren, Louisa, Daniel, Hallie, Tyler, Grayson and Cole.
Many loving family and friends will miss his integrity, humor, warmth and love.
71518. William Roberts Haskell
The Arizona Daily Stare (Tucson, AZ)
March 23, 2014William Roberts Haskell passed away March 15, 2014 in Tucson, AZ.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ellen Haskell; son, Frederick Haskell; daughter, Karen Mellenberndt and his wonderful son-in-law, Raymond; grandchildren, Kendra and Danika Mellenberndt; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jimmy Grimm, all of Tucson. In addition, he has an older sister, Gail Redfern, and her three children of La Jolla, CA.
William was born on November 13, 1938 in Tucson, AZ. He attended local schools with a two year high school stay at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. He attended the U of A and spent over two years at Mexico City College. He found his way to San Francisco where he met the love of his life, Ellen Kircher. They married in February 1963 and moved to Tucson to await the birth of their first child. William worked for his father and uncle as an early computer programmer for Haskell Linen Supply, which is now Mission Linen, before moving on to start his own business ventures.He was a gentleman in every way and a loving father and husband. William spent his life helping others and easily became everyone's best friend. His keen insight into people and issues enabled him to give the best advice along with his ever present cloth handkerchief. William was an avid reader, a movie lover, a loyal Wildcat fan, and enjoyed the simple things in life; mostly time spent with the people he loved.
Donald Forbes Haskell registered for the WW-1 draft on 20 September 1918 as a student at Stadium High School, Tacoma, Washington. His home address was 521 North Ainsworth Avenue, Tacoma. (Information supplied by Rob Stinson via email.)
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Washington, WWI Service Statement Records
Name: Donald Forbes Haskell
Race: White
Birth Place: Tacoma, Wash
Residence Place: Tacoma
Discharge Date: 8 Dec 1918
Rank: Pvt
Additional: 80777439AR118-5-6-17953Tacoma, WashWhiteStudents Army Tng C, College of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Wash to disch.2018128
War: World War I
Military Record: 31720424
Collection Info: 241
Surname ID: 1448
Reference Number: AR118-5-6-17953
File Key: 80777439
Notes: Students Army Tng C, College of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Wash to disch.
Oliver Howard Haskell -- banker, vice president of Peoples National Bank In Seattle.
The Seattle Times
February 27, 2011Nancy Claire Haskell BLACK
The daughter of Oliver and Clarice Haskell, Nancy was born in Seattle on Nov. 4, 1931, and grew up on Capitol Hill. The Haskell family spent the war years in Washington D.C., where her father served in the Army at the Pentagon. Active in Camp Fire Girls, Nancy got the opportunity to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the dedication of a hospital plane that the D.C. Area Council had campaigned to purchase for the U.S. troops.Returning to Seattle in 1946, Nancy attended Saint Nicholas School, graduating in 1949. She attended Wellesley College, in Boston for two years and the University of Washington for another two. In 1952, Nancy married David Statler Black. Their children are David, Andrew and Kathleen, born during the five years they resided first in Seattle and later in Washington's State Capital, Olympia.
1961 saw a move to another capital. The family lived near the Nation's Capital, WashingtonD.C. Nancy had many opportunities including being presented with a ten year award for her work as a Volunteer Docent. She served as Chairman of Docents at the National Gallery of Art in a program that provided tours for school children in the entire D.C. metropolitan area and became a tour guide at Hillwood Museum, the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, which housed extensive private collections. Nancy then co-founded National Fine Arts Associates, which developed and directed custom tours of galleries, private collections and historic properties in the D.C. area. She also served on Joan Mondale's committee to arrange speaker programs and invite prominent Democrats to participate.
In 1966, the family relocated to Kansas, where Nancy became involved in historic preservation. She participated in the local arts scene and worked as a tour director planning convention programs and giving "Trolley Tours". The greatest accomplishment of her Topeka years was her involvement in helping establish the annual Topeka Railroad Days Festival, which is now professionally run and funds the renovation and use of the historic Great Overland Station in North Topeka.
The Blacks returned to Seattle's Capitol Hill, where it all began and pursued their passion for family, food and cooking, photography, art, flowers and travel. Nancy's greatest joy has been the opportunity to see her family grow and mature into a loving bunch. Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, her 3 children, and her 4 loving grandchildren Nicholas Black and Patrick, Connor, and Carly Campbell. Family and friends agree with Nancy that "It's been a wonderful life."
Tacoma News Tribune
December 21, 2014Sue Weeks died December 10, 2014 at the age of 85. She was born May 13, 1929 in Tacoma.
She attended Annie Wright Seminary, Bush Middle School, and graduated from Stadium High School. After graduation, Sue worked for Foss Tug Company and later met her husband of 55 years, Dick. They moved to Gig Harbor, where they spent most of their married life. Sue's passions were her family, friends, gardening, decorating, entertaining, and the beach. She made everything she touched more beautiful, and shared her creations with her many friends and family. Dick and Sue traveled all around the world but her favorite place was her home.
Sue is survived by her daughter Barbara, son-in-law Chuck, grandson Brian and wife Brandy, granddaughter Rachel and husband Alejandro, and two great-grandsons, Logan and Andre'.