Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society, Vol 2, # 1
Marguerite S. Haskell aged 90 years, died 1 November 1992 at Bentley Village Health Care Centre, Naples, Florida, USA. Born 22 February 1902, Peabody, Massachusetts USA she was the wife of the late George E. Haskell of Westwood, Massachusetts who died in 1975.
She is survived by two sons, George E. Haskell Jr., of Boston, Massachusetts, and Frank C. Haskell of Fort Myers, Florida, one daughter, Marguerite A. Haskell Kinsley of that place, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Dignity Memorial
Frank Courtney Haskell, 93, of Fort Myers, FL died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Dedham, Massachusetts on August 31, 1929 to Marguerite and George Haskell. Frank is a graduate of Dedham High School and Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
His wife of 66 years, Betty, preceded him in death. Frank is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Randy) Howell of Lone Tree, CO; son, Robert Haskell of Fort Myers, FL; 3 grandchildren, Justin Howell, Aaron Howell and Cassie Haskell; 6 great grandchildren, Tanner, Sloane, Teddy, Luke, Nicky and Jack Howell.
While moving several times in his career, Frank always enjoyed hospital and charity volunteer work. In 1987, the family moved to Fort Myers. It was there that Frank founded the Golisano Children's Hospital Cancer Fund in memory of his daughter, Barbara, who died of breast cancer in 1995 at the age of 36. He also founded the Boston Red Sox Celebrity Golf Classics in 1994 providing funds for the Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Total funds raised for these two charities exceeded $39 million dollars.
Frank was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church recently chairman of The Chapel of Cypress Cove.
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Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach BulletinFrank Haskell, 93, co-founder of Barbara's Friends, died on Wednesday, July 19.
Through his efforts, Barbara's Friends raised $25 million to support more than 10,000 children at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and its cancer fund.
"Without Frank Haskell, the achievements we've made to advance pediatric cancer care in Southwest Florida would not be possible," said Dr. Emad Salman, Golisano Children's Hospital Vice President and Chief Physician Executive of Children's Services. "Frank was committed from the moment I met him to making a difference. He has saved the lives of thousands of children, forever impacting their families and our community. His passion and tenacity and humor will be missed. Frank was a true champion and friend to all children."
Haskell retired in 1987 and relocated to Southwest Florida after a successful career at Burroughs Corporation in Boston and Moore Business Systems in Dallas. He joined the development board for Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida in 1991.
Haskell founded Barbara's Friends with his late wife Betty in 1995, starting the fund in memory of their daughter Barbara, who died at age 36 after a battle with cancer. Before Barbara died, she asked her parents to do more to help children fighting cancer, so they didn't have to suffer. The original goal was to raise $100,000 with the fund in her name.
The Barbara's Friends Medical Library was established at HealthPark Medical Center in 1998. Barbara's Friends Pediatric Hematology Oncology Center on the fifth floor of HealthPark opened in 1999 to serve children until Golisano Children's Hospital was built in 2017. The Barbara's Friends permanent endowment was established in 2002.
Haskell and former Boston Red Sox president John Harrington also founded the golf tournament in 1994 that has raised $15 million to date for programs at Golisano Children's Hospital. Haskell's ties to the Red Sox started in 1993 when he was hired by the team to operate the scoreboard at the Red Sox former spring training home at City of Palms Park. He was honored by the Red Sox at Fenway Park on his 80th birthday.
In 2016, Lee Health Foundation established The Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award in his honor to recognize outstanding leadership in the advancement of quality health care for the citizens of Southwest Florida.
Haskell helped establish Barbara's Friends scholarships in 2020 that are awarded annually to high school students who are childhood cancer or blood disorder survivors. So far, seven students have received scholarships.
Barbara's Friends funding also helped create Palmer the Turtle stuffed animals, coloring books and medical books, designed to entertain, comfort and educate cancer patients and their families. In March, the Haskell family donated the Haskell Total Immersion Room in Frank's honor at the Naples pediatric hematology oncology clinic, the only one in the country, offering children receiving chemotherapy and infusions a totally immersive virtual reality escape during treatment.
In Haskell's honor, Barbara's Friends will continue to advocate for children with cancer in Southwest Florida, by raising funds to support exceptional care at Golisano Children's Hospital.
The News-Press
September 16, 2018Fort Myers - Betty Ann Haskell of Fort Myers, Florida died on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on December 30, 1929 to Marjorie & Marshall Tarr. She is a graduate of Winthrop High School and Fisher Junior College in Boston.
She leaves her husband Frank of 65 years, Daughter Nancy ( Randy) Howell of Larkspur, Colorado, Son Robert Haskell of Seabrook , New Hampshire and grandchildren- Justin and Aaron Howell, Cassie Haskell plus four great grandchildren Tanner, Sloane, Teddy and Luke Howell.
While moving several times in her husband's career, Betty always enjoyed hospital and school volunteer work. In 1987 the family moved to Fort Myers. It was there Betty and Frank founded the Golisano Children's Hospital Cancer fund in memory of their daughter Barbara who died at age 36 in 1995 of breast cancer.
Betty was member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church and recently an associate member of The Chapel of Cypress Cove.
Dedham Transcript (MA)
September 15, 2015George E. Haskell, 3/16/34 | 9/11/15. The family of George Edward Haskell is remembering his life this week as they gather to celebrate their husband, father, and grandfather. George passed away last Friday, September 11, 2015.
George was born in Dedham, MA. in 1934. He attended Dedham High School and later graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine. After college, George served for 6 years in the United States Air Force, as a jet pilot and a flight instructor stationed at the Furstenfeldbruck Air Force Base in Germany. He had a life-long love of flying.
George started his business career at the Burroughs Corporation in Detroit and then moved his family to California to join a small company called Tratec. In 1979 he and his wife Karen started their own company, Spectrum Training Corporation. George was President & CEO of his latest venture, Leading Indicator Systems, an internet-based software company, until his passing.
At the center of Georges life was his family. His six daughters, extraordinary as a group of women, each have very individual and special relationships with their Dad. They and their families, have gathered with George and Karen for summers on Lake Winnipesaukee for over 30 years. George leaves his wife Karen, his six daughters Julie, Jennifer, Jill, Jane, Kate and Alex, their spouses and 7 adoring grandchildren as well as his brother Frank Haskell and his wife Betty of Fort Myers, Florida; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Next year his daughter Kate, a Navy pilot, will ride in the Pan Mass Challenge under the name Team George.
Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society
Volume 9, No. 2, June 2000October 13, 1999: ROY E. HASKELL of Reading, Mass, USA died. He was widower of the late Eleanor (Scribner) Haskell, father of June C. Haskell of Reading, and Donna L. Johnson and husband, Clark, of Seabrook, New Hampshire. His sister, Louise Murphy of Melrose, also survives as do six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Masonic funeral service preceded interment in Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading.
Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society, Vol 3 # 1
Mrs. Eleanor L. Scribner Haskell, wife of Roy E. Haskell of Reading, Massachusetts USA died 18 September 1992, mother of June C. Haskell of Reading and Donna L. Johnson of Ipswich and grandmother of Jodi Haskell of Reading.
The funeral service was at the Congregational Church, Reading and interment in the Haskell family plot Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading.
Melrose Free Press
April 10, 2008Louise Edith Murphy, 89, of Melrose, April 8, 2008, at her home. Born December 30, 1918, in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and A. Elizabeth (Granat) Haskell.
Mrs. Murphy was raised and educated in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School with the Class of 1936.She met her sweetheart, Joseph D. Murphy, while roller skating at a roller rink in Revere. They were married on August 22, 1942. They briefly lived in Brighton before moving back to Everett in 1945 to raise their family. In 1966, they moved to Melrose, where they finally settled. The couple spent 33 years in their Melrose home, 56 years together in marriage, until Mr. Murphy's death on July 25, 1999.
Out of high school, Mrs. Murphy worked at John Hancock Insurance Co. in Boston until she was forced to stop working because of motherhood. In 1949, after her daughters were a little older, she went to work for E.B. Horn & Co. jewelry store, located at Downtown Crossing in Boston. She was the inventory control manager for the company and was in charge of the store's diamond inventory. She had worked for over 40 years until her retirement in December 1989.
Mrs. Murphy was a lifelong member of the VASA Order of America, a Swedish lodge. She was also a longtime member of Melrose Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, as well as the Daughters of the Nile of Wakefield.
She enjoyed reading and spending time at the beach. She also spent time rug hooking and made various area rugs. She was also a big Boston Bruins fan and had season tickets back in the days of the "Big Bad Bruins" of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Mrs. Murphy also was an avid Red Sox fan.
Through all of her years of working and various organizational involvements, her greatest passion and enjoyment was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Mrs. Murphy is survived by her daughters, Jean E. Raymond of Wakefield and Phyllis L. Murphy of Melrose; her grandchildren, John Raymond and his wife, Tina, of Beverly, David Raymond and his wife, Robin, of Saugus, and Amy Raymond of Reading; and her great-granddaughter, Jenna Raymond.
She was also "Nana" to Kayla and Cori Davis and is also survived by her loving family friend, Susan Butler, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roy E. Haskell, and her son-in-law, John Raymond.
Coos Bay
A memorial service may be announced and held at a later date for Robert Merle Haskell, 84, of Newport. Vremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay.
He was born September 5, 1929 in Everett, MA the son of Merle and Hazel (Swan) Haskell and died July 14, 2014 in coos Bay.
Robert was a US Navy veteran and worked in property management.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Haskell of Newport; children, Richard Haskell of North Bend and Cathy Walker of Corvalis.
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Newport-Times, Newport, OR
August 22, 2014, p. A7.Robert M. Haskell
September 5, 1929 - July 14, 2014On July 14, 2014 Robert M. Haskell, 84 of Newport Oregon passed away from cancer. He shaped an influenced our lives with his love, humor, integrity, dedication and hard work. Bob started a schizophrenia support group in Kelso, Washington which later became a part of NAMI.*
After moving to Newport his community spirit and involvement continued by volunteering at the library, Hospice, and the Newport Aquarium. He will be missed in in our hearts for the rest of our days.
Bob is survived by his wife Lois Ann Haskell of Newport, his daughter Cathy and her husband Andy Walker of Corvallis, his son David, and his son Richard and his wife Wendy Haack of North Bend, Oregon.
*Abbreviation: NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
New-Times (Newport, Ore.)
February 27, 2019
Lois Ann (Easson) Haskell February 28, 1931 - January 23rd, 2019
Lois Ann (Easson) Haskell (87) died of natural causes January 23rd, 2019 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Lois lived until recently at Harbor Village on Bay Blvd., in Newport, Oregon. She and her husband Bob (who passed in 2014) made that spot their home since retiring in 2000. They always cherished their good luck to be living on the Oregon Coast, appreciating the fact that anytime they came back from the valley (especially in the summer), feeling the hot valley air become suddenly cool and inviting. They also loved seeing the ocean as they crested the hill on Hwy 20 just coming into Newport, knowing they were almost home, always thankful and feeling blessed.
Lois and Bob made a life in Newport making friends and volunteering at the local library, the Aquarium Hospice, and helped start the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). Whether enjoying the sunset with family at the south jetty watching the fishing boats come in, appreciating the many sea birds, or watching seals feeding on the schools of pacific herring coming into the bay, or just the chance sighting of a pod of dolphins heading back out to sea, they never took the pleasures of living on the coast for granted and enjoyed sharing their favorite spots with visiting family and friends. Lois was not a valley girl and was able to spend the last of her days knowing the love of her family and that, too, the ocean she loved was right nearby.
Lois Ann Easson was born on February 28, 1931 in Wakefield, Massachusetts and grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts with her loving parents Margaret and William and two sisters Marcia and Andie. Lois married Robert Haskell in Melrose, Massachusetts in 1950 and they soon started a family having 4 children, losing the last child at birth. A change of course and career brought the family with 3 small children west by train to start a new life in California settling in San Jose. After 10 years with the kids now in their teens, and again seeking new opportunities, the family picked up and moved to Beaverton, Oregon. In the years that followed they lived for a time in Kelso, Washington (when nearby Mt. St. Helens erupted) but ended up back in Oregon working as property managers in the valley eventually retiring to the coast they so much loved.
Lois is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Andy Walker of Corvallis, Oregon; her son and daughter-in-law Richard Haskell and Wendy Haack of North Bend, Oregon; her son David Haskell of Tucson, AZ; as well as her sister Andy Phillips of Crossett, Arkansas, and her sister Marcia Martin of Melrose, Mass.
As they requested, Lois's and Bob's ashes will be scattered at their favorite spot on the cliffs over-looking the Pacific Ocean.
Find-a-Grave
Bertha Maude Haskell
Daughter of Ernest Courtney Haskell and Angie L. Staples who were from Maine. Ernest was a crew member in the America Cup races of 1895 and 1899 which defeated the English both times.
Bertha moved with her parents and siblings from Deer Isle, Maine to Everett, MA in 1910. Bertha graduated from Everett High School, and became a lifelong resident of Everett. She was employed for many years for the Boston Varnish Co. as a bookkeeper.
At the age of 40, Bertha married Captain Winsor William Torrey (1890-1958) in Everett, MA on August 26, 1942. The couple had met in Boston. Captain Torrey had been residing in Everett, but originally came fom Deer Isle, ME. The marriage is registered in both Everett and Deer Isle.
Bertha had one daughter, Ruth Evelyn, born in 1944.
Sometime after her marriage and child rearing, Bertha became employed as a bookkeeper at Boston Mutual Life.
She passed away in 1976 from a massive stroke according to her daughter. She is buried with her husband.
The Salem News (Beverly, MA)
January 30, 2012Mrs. Mary Eleanor (Arrington) Briggs, 96, beloved wife of the late Richard S. Briggs, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Putnam Farms Assisted Living in Danvers.
Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Alice (Clinton) Arrington. She was raised and educated in Salem and attended Essex Agricultural and Technical School in Danvers.
Mrs. Briggs had been employed for many years as a shop keeper at Porters Antiques in Beverly. As a young woman she had worked at Hytron in Salem. She enjoyed traveling frequently on weekends with her family throughout New England. A resident of North Beverly for over fifty years, she enjoyed antique collecting, sewing and helping out with the Girl Scouts when her daughters were troop members.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhoda A. Briggs and her husband, William Doody of Danvers, a grandson, Neal Maillet and his wife, Jackie of Pleasant Hill, CA, two grandchildren, Brenna Maillet and Aaron Cooper, a brother, George Arrington of Wells, ME, a nephew, George Arrington of Wells, ME, and several cousins. She was also the mother of the late Mary Jane Bampos.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Name: Paul Bampos
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Dec 1929
Death Date: 8 Jun 1996
SSN: 024209356
Branch 1: AF
Enlistment Date 1:11 Aug 1948
Release Date 1: 21 Jul 1952