Bangor Daily News
BANGOR and LEE Karl B. McGaw, 69, died Nov. 16, 2005, in Bangor, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born April 19, 1936, in Lincoln, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Haskell) McGaw.
Karl graduated from Lee Academy and started work at Great Northern Paper Company. While there he decided he wanted to pursue a career in education. Karl attended Husson College in Bangor from 1959-1963. He then continued his education at the University of Maine in Orono and received a master of education and CAS degrees. His first teaching job was at Bangor High School. He was a faculty member at Husson College from 1966-2001, and became a professor at Husson in 1982. He was involved with BEAM (Business Education Association of Maine) for many years. He was also the director of Alumni Affairs at Husson; he ran many successful trips for the Alumni. He was very active with his fraternity, Kappa Delta Phi, both with the active brotherhood and the alumni organization. Karl had a very good sense of humor and a zest for life. He was an avid gardener and loved spending time at the lake with his many friends. He could be found on many a summer's day out on his party boat with his faithful companion, Beau. Karl was helpful to many of his prior students at Husson College. He hosted students from Iran and surrounding areas in his home. He enjoyed serving his students and friends in any way he could.
He is survived by his sister, Sarah (McGaw) McLeod and her husband, Everett Sr.; niece, Suzanne (McLeod) Smith and her husband, Earl, of Lee; a nephew, Everett McLeod Jr. and his wife, Aimee, and their children, Kenzie and Kolby of Newburgh; and a special cousin, Andrew Mallett and his family of Lee; as well as many aunts, cousins and friends.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
February 6, 2019Lee - Sarah J. McLeod, 73, wife of the late Everett McLeod, Sr., passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at a Lincoln hospital. She was born May 16, 1945 in Lincoln, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Haskell) McGaw.
Sarah grew up in Lee, and was a graduate of Lee Academy, class of 1963. She attended Husson College for a time. Sarah loved to cook and knit, and loved her family and friends. She was a very caring person, and very selfless. In years past, Sarah and Everett attended the Mattawamkeag Methodist Church. She was a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, rarely missing the chance to watch a game.
Sarah is survived by two children, Suzanne Smith and her husband Earl of Lee, and Everett McLeod, Jr. and his wife Aimee of Newburgh; three grandchildren, Kenzie, Kolby, and Kloie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Sarah was predeceased by a brother, Karl McGaw.
Morning Sentinel (Waterville, ME) - Wednesday, December 22, 2010
BY SUSAN M. COVER
State House BureauAUGUSTA -- Rep. Everett W. McLeod Sr., a Republican from Penobscot County, died Monday at his home after battling cancer.
McLeod, 68, of Lee, had been re-elected Nov. 2 to a fourth term.
Rep. Jeffery Gifford, R-Lincoln, said McLeod, who served on the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee, was a strong supporter of fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. "He was a straight-shooting guy," he said. "Very Christian. Very family oriented. He put God and his family before almost anything and served his constituents well."
In addition to his service on the IF&W committee, he also served on the Utilities and Energy Committee and the Government Oversight Committee. He also was active in town politics in Lee, having served on the school board and as a selectman.
"This is a great loss," Gov. John Baldacci said in a statement. "I've known Everett for 15 years, and he was a good man and a dedicated public servant. I enjoyed working with him to reopen the Lincoln mill and to make life better for the people he represented. Everett was a tireless advocate and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, community and by me personally."
Baldacci traveled to McLeod's home Dec. 5 to administer the oath of office because McLeod was too weak to travel.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said in a statement she was "saddened to learn of Everett's passing."
"I last saw him in October when we had lunch together in Lincoln," she said. "I'll always remember his great sense of humor, quick wit and his kindness."
Senate President Kevin Raye, R-Perry, said McLeod was "a dedicated public servant and a devoted family man."
"I was privileged to work with him and get to know him as a colleague," he said in a statement. "My heart goes out to his wife, Sarah, and his family, and they will remain in my prayers in the days to come. His passing is a great loss to the people he served so well, and the entire state of Maine."
McLeod's death marks the first time since 2007 that a sitting legislator died in office. That year, three House members died in office: Abigail Holman, R-Fayette, and her House District 83 successor, Deane Jones, D-Mount Vernon; and Earl Richardson, R-Greenville.
Holman died in a skiing accident, and her replacement, Jones, died of lung cancer. Richardson also died of cancer.
There is no automatic special election to fill McLeod's seat, according to the Secretary of State's office. One of the towns in the district, a large rural area that covers parts of Penobscot, Washington and Hancock counties, must notify the governor of a vacancy before the state can call for an election to fill the seat.
Find-a-Grave
Ethel P. Haskell Crowell, 79, died Oct. 27, 1992, at a Lincoln hospital, after a long illness. She was born in Lowell, May 19, 1913, the daughter of John B. and Laura (Smith) Porter.
Ethel attended Washington State Normal School in Machias and taught school in Lowell and in Lee for many years. She married Madison Haskell in 1934. He predeceased her in 1972. She married Charles Crowell in 1974.
She was a member of St. Raphael Episcopal Church, Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
In additian to her husband of Lee, she is survived by one son. Beau M. Haskell of West Enfield; three daughters, Elizabeth B. and her husband, Gary Mallett of Lee, Rachel B. and her husband, John Albert of Winn, Jaime P. Ley of Scarborough; a stepdaughter, Beth and her husband, John Snowe of Cundy's Harbor; seven grandchildren, Phillip J. Mallett, Andrew J. Mallett, Jennifer R. Thompson, all of Lee, Madison S. Albert of Bradley, Leslie E. Crocker of Lee, Angela R. Rojecki of Gorham and John S. Albert of Winn; 10 great-grandchildren, Tyler Mitchell Thompson, Zachery Evan Thompson, Carrie Elizabeth Mallett, Isaac Andrew Mallett, Katelynn Laurell Mallett, Joshua Keith Crocker, Jennifer Elizabeth Crocker, Madison S. Albert II, Alysa Marie Rojecki, Lindsay Rojecki; four step-grandchildren, Candace Gooch of Limerick, John C. Snowe of Auburn, Kimberly McDonald of Owls Head and Stephen Snowe of Cundy's Harbor; six step-greatgrandchildren, Megan McDonald, Opie McDonald, jennifer Damon, Craig Damon, John Tyler Snowe and Mitchell Snowe; four sisters, Daisy Curtis of Enfield, Bethel Treadwell of Lincoln, Rhoda Dolley and Fern Cummings, both of Lowell; one brother, Dr. Wayne S. Porter of Brewer; several nieces and nephews.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
February 22, 2024Lee - Elizabeth Bean (Haskell) Mallett was born January 9, 1940, to Madison and Ethel (Porter) Haskell.
She grew up with four siblings in the center of Lee across from Grandfather Harold Haskell's Store. She graduated from Lee Academy in 1958. Accepted into Eastern Maine General Hospital's School of Nursing, she studied Pediatric and Obstetrics, then affiliated with Children's Hospital and Boston Lying In. Graduating in 1961, she and fellow nursemate, Belle Osgood Clendenin returned to Millinocket Community Hospital for employment. Together they delivered the 1962 New Year's Baby as a train prevented the doctor from attending the birth. Libby continued nursing throughout the years in communities, home to home, PVH, and lastly as School Nurse for MSAD #30 and Lee Academy before retiring.
On February 11, 1959, she married Gary Mallett. They started to build a home and a family by the shores of Silver Lake in 1962. Well rounded in music, literature, and athletics, she appreciated education and valued common sense.
Dearest friends shared days raising children, sewing, quilting, swimming, and skiing until she could no longer. Libby purposed to be content in later years. While physical limitations confined her to her home with Gary faithfully attending to her. She expected each new day to hold gifts from the Lord, with no exception as last goodbyes were gifted to her from family and beloved friends. Confined no longer, she became present with the Lord February 14, 2024.
Remaining are her husband of 65 years, Gary Mallett; three children, Phillip Mallett and wife, Joanne, Andrew Mallett and wife, Christine, and Jennifer Thompson and husband, Galen Jr.; seven grandchildren, Katelyn Doiron and Lance, Rylie Trott and Dustin, Carrie Doane and Kent, Isaac Mallett and Jasmine Sparks, Samuel Mallett and fiancée, Paige Belanger, Tyler Thompson and Kayla, Zachary Thompson and fiancée Shania Simonds; nine great-grandchildren, Addley and Hollis Trott, Colby, Henry and Holden Doane, Ellie, Madison, Eli, and Marty Thompson; a special nephew, Christopher Rae and Stephanie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
October 11, 2020Winn - Rachel (Haskell) Albert, passed away on October 10, 2020, at Katahdin Nursing Home in Millinocket, Maine. She was was 76 years old. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John E Albert of Winn and lived on their farm raising their family. She is survived by her children: son, Madison Albert and his wife Laurie of Winterport, daughter, Leslie Crocker and her husband Keith of Lee, daughter, Angela Rojecki and her husband John of Gorham, son, John S. Albert and his partner Chandy Libby of Winn.
Rachel has 11 grandchildren; Lindsay Rojecki, Josh Crocker, Jennifer Averill, Madison Albert Jr, Alyssa Forcier, Marc Albert, Tyler Sibley, Deja Albert, Stella Rojecki, John Albert, and Maeve Albert. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth (Haskell) Mallett and her husband Gary of Lee. She has 8 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Madison "Gid" Haskell and Ethel Porter Haskell Crowell; also, her brother Beau Haskell and sisters Jaime (Haskell) Ley and Victoria.
Rachel was a graduate of Lee Academy class of 1961. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Winn where she taught Sunday school, participated in the church choir and was a member of Cursillo. She worked as a mail carrier in Lee for many years. Rachel loved to be outdoors snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing and spending time with her husband and family on Number 3 Lake. She especially loved fishing and taking canoe trips on the eastern Maine Grand Lakes.
The Washington Post
August 23, 1990
On Tuesday, August 21, 1990, Warren B. Haskell, of Rock Oak, W.V.Husband of Ann B. Haskell of St. Mary's City, MD; father of Martin D. Haskell, Newport News, VA., Lawrence S. Haskell, Linda L. Shaklee both of St. Mary's City, MD, Elizabeth A. Haskell of Annapolis, MD and the late Bruce B. Haskell; brother of Virginia Haskell of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.
Holy Face Catholic Church Cemetery, Great Mills, MD
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Warren Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1917
Death Date: 21 Aug 1990
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 215389034
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Gravestone lists WWII and Korea
Bangor Daily News
January 1, 2022BANGOR - David Allan Haskell, 81, passed away December 27, 2021. He was born in Ayer, MA, on March 16, 1940, the son of Warren and Margaret (Cobb) Haskell.
David grew up in Bangor and graduated from Carmel High School in 1958. He then enlisted in the Air Force and served for four years as a Hospital Corpsman. Following discharge, he worked as a Psych Tech at BMHI and then went to work at Mt. Hope Cemetery for 43 years until his retirement. He enjoyed those he worked with, many who remained lifelong friends.
He loved the outdoors and sports, often hiking in Acadia and Baxter State Park with his brother, Carroll. He enjoyed going to Portland Sea Dogs and UMaine football games with his grandson, Patrick. He was a lifelong Red Sox fan.
He was predeceased by longtime companion, Ruth Knight; his parents; stepfather, C.E. Ellingwood; aunt, Virginia Haskell; sister, Patsy Johnson and husband, Laurel.
David is survived by daughter, Margaret Haskell and partner, Kim Weston, and their son, Patrick Kinney, of Gardiner; son, Mark Haskell and his daughters, Jessica Alley (passed in 2019) and husband, Matt, and Janelle and partner, Chad Knox; six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Ellingwood; brother, Carroll Ellingwood; and mother of David's children, Charlotte King.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
November 9, 2011CARMEL - Laurel F. and Patricia (Haskell) Johnson, entered eternal life together as they wished Nov. 8, 2011.
Laurel and Pat met in Carmel, where they fell in love and were happily married for 53 years. Together they raised three sons and were dedicated to providing a loving home for their family. Pat lived the last 10 years of her life battling Alzheimer's disease. She was able to live at home as she had wished due to the devoted and constant care that Laurel so unselfishly provided.
Laurel was born June 2, 1937, in Carmel, son of Reginald V. and Olive (Crosby) Johnson. He served his country for four years with the U.S. Air Force. He was a self-employed poultry farmer for 25 years. Laurel was a jack-of-all-trades and a self taught man who could open a book and teach himself to do most anything. He had many hobbies, including bee keeping, gardening, cooking, eating lobster, and throwing horseshoes, at which he was one of the best in the state. Laurel enjoyed many seasons hunting, fishing and trapping. Laurel will be sadly missed and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Patricia was born Nov. 4, 1942, in Columbus, Ga., daughter of Warren B. Haskell and Margaret (Cobb) Haskell Ellingwood. Pat lived her childhood in Bangor with her mother, brother and grandparents. Her mother then married Eddie Ellingwood and the family moved to Etna when she was a teenager. She attended Carmel High School and was proud to have finished her GED later in life. She was a dedicated wife and mother who made a wonderful home for her family. She enjoyed canning, sewing, playing cards and board games, and cooking in which she will be remembered for her delicious yeast rolls. Prior to her illness, she worked at Hannaford's deli counter for 12 years. One of her favorite pastimes was watching the high school basketball tournament games on TV. Pat will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Pat and Laurel were predeceased by their youngest son, Daren. Laurel was also predeceased by one brother, Edward Johnson; and two sisters, Carolyn Curless and Judith Clark.
They are survived by their two sons, Brent Johnson and his fiancee, Sue Smith, of Bangor, and Kent Johnson and his wife, Terri, of Carmel; four grandchildren, Joshua, Caitlyn, Kent Jr. and Heather; one sister, Jane Ellingwood of Bangor; and two brothers, David Haskell of Bangor and Carroll Ellingwood of Brewer. Pat and Laurel leave behind many wonderful friends, particularly two special lifelong friends, Norman and Emily Brown, with whom they spent many times talking and laughing over cups of coffee and snacks.
The Capital (Annapolis, MD)
October 28, 2004Anna Beatrice Gasparovic Haskell, 83, of St. Mary's City and formerly of Greenwood Acres in Annapolis, died Oct. 26 at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax, Va.
Born March 29, 1921, in Great Mills in St. Mary's County, Mrs. Haskell was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Gasparovic. She graduated from the nursing program at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore as a registered nurse. She then enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps on April 6, 1943, and was assigned to the 45th Evacuation Hospital, which participated in the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach in June 1944.
While serving her country, she earned many medals and commendations for her outstanding dedication, her family said.
She worked as a recovery room nurse at Anne Arundel Medical Center during her time in Annapolis. She moved to St. Mary's City in the late 1980
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis.
In 1946 she married Warren Bailey Haskell, who died in 1990. She also was predeceased by one son, Bruce Bailey Haskell, and her sister, Helen Peteus.
Surviving are four children, Linda Leigh Shaklee, Elizabeth Ann Haskell Czarra and Lawrence Steven Haskell, all of St. Mary's City, and Martin Douglas Haskell of Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; one sister, Pauline Gasparovic of St. Mary's City; seven grandchildren; and six great-grand- children.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: B . Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 25 May 1948
Death Date: 27 Mar 1988
SSN: 217524391
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The Washington PostOn Sunday, March 27, 1988, Bruce Bailey Haskell of Annapolis, Md., devoted father of Michael Haskell, son of Ann and Warren Haskell, brother of Linda Shaklee, Elizabeth Haskell, Marlin Haskell. Also surving are three aunts, three nieces and three nephews.
Tribute Archive
Dr. Frederick Raymond Czarra of St. Mary's, Maryland died Monday, June 29, 2020. He was 83. The only son of Raymond Sigmund and Katherine "Kitty" Josephine Czarra, he was born in Washington, DC on December 19, 1937. Educated at Mount Saint Joseph High School, a preparatory school in Baltimore, MD. Dr Czarra attended Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland and received his Master's Degree in Education from the University of Scranton. Later, he attained his Ph. D. at George Washington University.
His first teaching job was at Chopticon High School where he also coached track. Later he taught at Bowie State College. He served as Supervisor of Social Studies for the Howard County Public School System for many years before opening a Global Education Consultancy Business and advising as a Director for the Council of Chief State School Offices in Washington, DC from 1984-2004. After retiring, he continued to teach geography at St. Mary's College.
He was widely published in the field of education, authoring many educational papers, guides, and texts. He also penned Spices: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2012) and contributed to The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink (Oxford University Press, 2009).
Maps, travel, and history were his passions, marrying his vocation with his avocation. His work took him across the county and around the globe, from the halls of Oxford, England to Tokyo, Japan. Later in life, he was happiest being at and near St. Mary's River, where he spent most of his life, at his parents beloved home, "Terra Maria".
Dr. Czarra is survived by his wife Betty Czarra, his children Kerstin, Mark, Christopher, and Karen, son-in-law Douglas Wright, grandchildren Nicholas, Julia and Rosemary Wright, and Stepson Jason Mills.
Morning Sentinel (Waterville, ME)
July 20, 2019BANGOR - Betty May Jones Brackett, 88, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2019.
She was born on Dec. 28, 1930, to Priscilla (Fortier) Jones and Dr. Richard P. Jones, with Belfast serving as the backdrop of her childhood years.
She attended Oak Grove where she formed friendships that would last a lifetime.
In 1952, she married Stuart Brackett Jr. and in 1957 they relocated to a family home in Springfield where Betty served many years, both, as town clerk and post office clerk before concluding her postal career in Hampden. During her retirement years, Betty volunteered at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday mornings but also enjoyed dabbling in the antique business by maintaining booths in several local shops.
Betty was predeceased by Stuart in February 2019; and also her youngest sister, Gail Richards.
She is survived by her son, Richard Brackett and his wife, Cheryl, daughter, Lynn Irish and her husband, Randy; grandchildren, Galen Brackett, Amanda Brackett, Justin Irish and Charlee, and Jillian Rourke and Steven; two great-grandchildren; a special sister, Mary Brown; and many nieces and nephews.
Morning Sentinel (Waterville, ME)
February 21, 2019BELFAST - Stuart E. Brackett, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2019.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1927, to Stuart and Hazel (Dean) Brackett in Belfast.
Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.
In 1952, he married Betty Jones and they subsequently relocated to an old family home in Springfield. Here,
Stuart was best known for his years as a dedicated bus driver and custodian at the elementary school, and later, at Lee Academy. His most treasured leisure time was spent at his camp, which he and Betty built on Dobsis Lake.
Stuart is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty (Jones) Brackett of Bangor; daughter, Lynn Irish and her husband, Randy; son, Richard Brackett and his wife, Cheryl; grandchildren, Justin Irish, Jillian Rourke, Galen Brackett, and Amanda Brackett; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Merrithew, and brothers, George Brackett and Fred Brackett.
The Boca Beacon (Boca Grande, FL)
December 1, 2017Gail Audrey Jones Richards, 81, died Nov. 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born July 24, 1936, she was the youngest daughter of Dr. Richard P. and Priscilla Fortier Jones.
She was a 1956 graduate of Crosby High School in Belfast and was employed by Central Maine Power Co. before marrying Victor R. Richards of Camden. She descended from New England's earliest settlers, including Gov. William Bradford and 26 other Mayflower passengers. Her ancestors were Revolutionary War patriots, legislators, educators, doctors, activists, and some even survived accusations of witchcraft in Salem, Mass. She was known to have a stoic Yankee resilience.
She was a cherished mother, known to all her grandchildren as "Nanny" and possessed of a childlike and generous spirit. A resourceful woman, she once worked on a carpentry crew. She loved collecting things and was known to rescue many a discarded item from the trash heap to give it a second chance or a new purpose. She owned her own resale shop in Union for a time and continued to collect items for resale with her friends in Warren. She put an artful hand to everything, especially her grandchildren.
Although she maintained a lifelong residence in Union, she also resided at times in Boca Grande, Fla., Cape Cod, Mass., Mobile, Ala., and Burton, Ohio. Her favorite place, however, remained her home on Crawford Pond, where she enjoyed the peace and wonder of the environment and her handmade life in Maine.
Surviving are her son and three daughters, Michael Richards of Ellsworth, Linda Richards of Union, Dawn Richards of Burton, Ohio, and Heidi Murray and her husband, Les, of Rockport; two sisters, Betty Brackett and her husband, Stewart "Junior," of Hampden, Mary Brown of Northport; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Beaumont Enterprise (TX)
September 6, 2003Merrill Lancey Donahue, 82, of Belfast Maine passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2003.
He was born in Belfast Maine on May 7, 1921 the son of Norman and Frances (Lancey) Donahue.
Merrill served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war he attended the University of Maine and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. Merrill worked all over the world as a chemical engineer before settling in Vidor, Texas where he lived for 30 years. Merrill was a devoted member of Grace Bible Fellowship church in Vidor, Texas.
Merrill is survived by his sister Charlotte Donahue Weaver of Belfast; Mary Weaver Dutch and Vickie Weaver Otis.
Bangor Daily News (ME)
February 3, 2013BELFAST - Charlotte Ann (Donahue) Weaver went home to be with her Lord Jan. 31, 2013, in Belfast, where she was born Jan. 17, 1929.
A graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1946 and Westbrook Junior College, class of 1948, Charlotte then worked for many years as a legal secretary retired in 1984. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many in her community. A cherished and dedicated 60-year member of Belfast United Methodist Church, Charlotte had served in many capacities there. She was also a member of the Primrose Chapter Order of the Eastern Star; a former board member of Sweetser and the Methodist Conference Home, Rockland; a volunteer for Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, and a member of the Hospital Aid of Waldo County General Hospital. Her generosity and spirit of involvement in the community was an inspiration to all. One friend commented that she was the most nonjudgmental person she had ever known. Charlotte had a heart as big as all outdoors and never met a person she didn't like. Charlotte's favorite thing to make for dinner was reservations. Her great joy was inviting friends and family to join her for a meal, either at one of her favorite local eateries or in the dining room at Penobscot Shores.
She was predeceased by her parents, Norman S. Donahue and Frances L. (Lancey) Donahue; her brother, Merrill L. Donahue; and Lewis "Gene" Weaver.
She is survived by her three children, Michael L. Weaver and his wife, Elinor, Mary W. Dutch and her husband, Jeffery, and Vickie W. Otis and her husband, Richard; and five grandchildren, Erin Payson and her husband, Kyle, Chad Otis and fiancée, April, Ryan Otis and his wife, Brooke, Jenny Oakes and husband, Ted Lovejoy, and Ryan Oakes. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Kayla and K.J. Payson, Thatcher and Jedsen Otis, and Emma Herring.
Times-Standard (Eureka, CA)
October 23, 2009Geraldine Thornton Geraldine Thornton, born December 2, 1915, died in Eureka on October 20, 2009 at 7 a.m. at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was a resident of Fortuna where her sons, Keith and Rodney were raised.
She is survived by her two sons, Keith L. Thornton and wife Candice C. Thornton and their two daughters, Lisa Hines and Kathy Thornton and two grandchildren, Erika Taylor Hines and Elias Hines all of Mesa, Arizona, and second son Rodney C. Thornton of Arcata.
43385. Ludlow St. John Haskell
Canada, Soldiers of the First World War
Name: Ludlow St John Haskell
Birth Date: 8 Nov 1885
Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Relative:Mrs P M Haskell
Regiment Number:352
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Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society
Vol 4 No 3 September 1995The Military Cross, instituted 31 December 1914, is an award to Army officers in recognition of "distinguished and meritorious services in time of war". It consists of a silver cross bearing on each arm an Imperial Crown and in the centre the Royal Cypher, to be worn after British Orders and before medals. The following was published on 18 October 1917:
"His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Cross for bravery in the field to Lieutenant Ludlow St. John Haskell, Royal Canadian Field Artillery, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of signallers. He went forward with the infantry during an attack and passed continually through the enemy barrage, superintending the laying of his lines and the establishing of forward visual stations. During the morning he was seriously wounded but with magnificent pluck and devotion to duty he tried to carry on, which he did for about twenty minutes, when he collapsed from exhaustion. He had, however, already completed signal arrangements which were of the greatest value throughout the day."
It should be further noted that Lt. Haskell, MC, was mentioned in dispatches by Sir Douglas Haig on 7
November 1917.
Obituary
HASKELL, Philip
(March 13, 1932 - July 27, 2004)At his home in Toronto. Philip HASKELL, son of the late Arthur and Ruth HASKELL.
Predeceased by his brothers Edward WAUD and David HASKELL.
Survived by his brother Peter WAUD and his wife Agnes, sister-in-law Imelda WAUD and many nieces and nephews.