Battle Creek Enquirer
February 1, 1961MARSHALL - Mrs. Florence L. May, 70, pf 715 E. Mansion St., Marshall, the widow of Jules S. May, died early today at her residence.
She was born in Marshall, the daughter of Gilbert and Nellie J. (Webber) Lathrop.
She married Mr. May in 1028 in New York City. He died in 1938. Mrs. May returned to Marshall 20 years ago.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bates (Elizabeth) Arnold, Miss Laura Lathrop, and Mrs. Leon (Louise) Place all of Marshall and several nieces and nephews.
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Jane Levett, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, 300 Baker St., Plymouth, a resident of Plymouth since 1956, coming from Allegan, Michigan, has died.
Jane died on Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at 8:05 a.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, Plymouth. She was 77 years old.
Her enduring strength and courage, her dedication to the highest principles and her willingness to help those around her, will be long remembered by her family and friends.
She was born Betty Jane Arnold on July 25, 1923, in Marshall, Mich., the daughter of Bates W. and Elizabeth Arnold. She graduated from Marshall, Mich. High School with the class of 1941. She attended Michigan State University, which is where she met Milan J. Levett, her husband.
Their 56th wedding anniversary would have been on July 7, 2001. The couple was married in Junction City, Kansas, where Milan, in the service at the time, was stationed.
Jane was active in the family business from 1960 to 1980. She served as the Center Township Assessor of Marshall County from 1983 to 1995 and remained involved in the Republican Party.
Her family and friends were important to Jane. She was a wonderful cook and excellent baker and enjoyed sharing this gift with her friends and church. She enjoyed traveling and watching athletic events. A longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, Jane was involved in many church groups and activities, freely giving of her time to worthy causes. For many years she served on the church Memorial Committee.
Jane is survived by her husband, Milan, and by a daughter, Sue A. and Dick Stinson, Plymouth, and a grandson, Eric Stinson, Crawfordsville, Ind. Two sons and their families also survive: Mark A., and Marabeth Levett of Columbus, Ind., and their three daughters: Jenny Levett, Indianapolis, Amy and Mitch Unger, Evanston, Ill., and Megan Levett, Columbus, Ind. Paul E. Levett and his daughter, Whitney and son, Adam, all of Plymouth, survive as well. A sister- in- law, Gloria Arnold of Marshall, Mich., and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Her brother Edward Arnold preceded her in death.
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Milan J. Levett, World War II veteran, businessman, public servant, and father, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was 92 years old.
Milan was optimistic, used common sense, and believed in the value of hard work. Along with his Christian faith, these traits were apparent in all areas of his life.
Milan was born on August 30, 1925, in Allegan, Michigan, to Leo and Frieda Levett. At age 16, he bought and began farming his grandfather's farm, having decided that having his own farm had a better future than bagging groceries at the local grocery store. Milan was the first member of his family to graduate high school. He attended a summer agricultural program at Michigan State University, which is where he met his wife of 55 years, Betty Jane Arnold. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and joined the 7th Calvalry, which was to be part of the invasion of Japan but became part of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan. After the war, through the G.I. bill, he took classes in agriculture at the Allegan Veterans Institute. Milan valued education and instilled the importance of that in his three children. He was extremely proud that all of his children and grandchildren are college graduates.
Milan farmed until 1956, when he joined Allis Chalmers as a blockman for northern Indiana and moved to Plymouth, where he lived for 62 years. Milan eventually started and operated his own agricultural supply company, M. Levett Inc., for 19 years. He later was appointed as the Marshall County Highway Superintendent. He closed out his business career as the state sales representative for Great Lakes Chemical. He worked until he was 80.
Milan was an active civic volunteer and leader, with membership and leadership positions in Rotary, Freemasons, Scottish Rite, and Marshall County Historical Society. He served 10 years as an elected Republican on the County Council and was a 62-year member of the First United Methodist Church.
Milan and Jane enjoyed attending their children's high school and college athletic events, which gave Milan the opportunity to meet new friends and share his multitude of stories and experiences. Milan never met a stranger.
Milan is survived by a daughter, Sue A. (Dick) Stinson, of Plymouth, two sons, Mark A. (Marabeth) Levett of Columbus, Indiana, and Paul E. (Judy Eck) Levett of Niles, Michigan. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His brother, Richard Levett, also survives.
His wife, Betty Jane Levett, preceded him in death.
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Gloria L. Arnold, 81, of Marshall, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Whispering Pine Meadows Adult Foster Care Home.
Mrs. Arnold was born on October 3, 1930, in Springport to Hoyle and Agnes (Winegar) McMurtrie. She graduated from Parma Schools in 1947. On October 30, 1953, she married Edward L. Arnold at the North Parma Church. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1986.
Mrs. Arnold owned and operated the Dug Out restaurant in Marshall for several years. She also cooked for the Emily Andrus Home in Battle Creek for many years. Her cooking was enjoyed by many when she would cater to the Lions Club, a wedding or helping organize the kitchen at the Marshall United Methodist Church. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Marshall United Methodist Church where she took part in many different groups at the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Arnold enjoyed traveling, gardening, and working in her flower garden. She especially enjoyed cooking at her home for friends and family.
She is survived by her two sons: Bruce (Debbie) Arnold, and Rex (Kelli) Arnold all of Marshall, daughter-in-law Robin Arnold, three grandchildren Ben Arnold, Rebecca Arnold, both of Marshall, and Katharine Arnold of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by her sister Janet Towns of Eaton Rapids, three brothers Calvin McMurtrie, Wesley McMurtrie, both of Parma, and Doug McMurtrie of Grayling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son John Arnold, daughter Mary Arnold, and brother Eugene McMurtrie.
Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME)
December 18, 2019BOTISFIELD Ina H. Nurmi, 93, longterm resident of Otisfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, after a long battle with dementia at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry, N.H.
She was born in Oxford on July 18, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Grace Lamb Hirst.
She was a 1943 graduate of Oxford High School.
She was married for 62 years to her loving husband, Oiva Nurmi. Ina loved her family and there were many memories made and holidays shared surrounded by her family at the Hirst/Nurmi Family Farmhouse in Otisfield.
Ina was an active member of the Finnish-American Heritage Society and helped co-chair many public suppers with her husband, Oiva, at the Finnish-American Hall in West Paris. She played piano at the East Otisfield Church while her late aunt, Ethel Hirst, sang. She was a great cook, known for her Nissua bread and molasses cookies. She loved gardening and bird watching with Oiva. As well, she kept busy canning and doing crosswords, jumbles and word searches. Ina loved to watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and spoiling her cat Wilbur. She will be truly missed by so many.
Ina is survived by her daughter, Linda Andrews; daughter-in-law, Marilee Nurmi; sister-in-law, Barbara Nurmi-Payne; grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Bonney, Angel Bonney, Amy Bonney, Brian Bonney, Tracy (Andrews) Blevens, Laurie (Andrews) Hobbs, Sonia (Andrews) Browne, and "Her Twins", Hillary (Nurmi) Kakhonen and Heather Nurmi; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Oiva Nurmi; her first husband, Merton Bonney; her sons, James Bonney and Thomas Nurmi; her brother, John Hirst; her sister, Pearl (Hirst) Vining; and her grandson, Troy W. Andrews. Ina will rest with her husband, Oiva, as she requested.
The Bridgton News
December 23, 2010SOUTH PARIS - Oiva Arvo Nurmi, 87, of Otisfield, died on Monday, Dec. 20, at Market Square Health Care, where he had resided since September.
Born in Waterford on Dec. 28, 1922, he was the fourth of 13 children born to John and Elsie (Lehto) Nurmi. He was educated in Waterford, Hebron and Paris schools.
Oiva worked in several area mills and factories throughout the area, but his greatest enjoyment came from the outdoors. He started in the woods with his dad, on one end of the two-man crosscut, and was one of the first in the area to purchase a chain saw. From timber harvesting to firewood, from clearing fields to burning brush, he was meticulous in his methods. When age and health prevented him from working he continued his outdoor interests by maintaining multiple bird feeders that he enjoyed watching through his kitchen window. Identifying different species was part of the interest.
While actively involved at Deering Memorial Methodist Church, he also served as an assistant scout master. Part of his daily routine was crosswords and jumbles from the newspapers. He was always interested in current local and world events and enjoyed watching the news, "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune".
Oiva was proud of his Finnish heritage and was an active member of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine, where he co-chaired many public suppers with his wife, Ina, and had served as a director. Oiva also enjoyed singing. He entertained both family and staff at Market Square with songs, both Finnish and American.
Among his survivors is his widow, Ina, to whom he was married for 62 years; his daughter, Linda Andrews; sisters, Martha Flanigan and Barbara Payne; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sons, James Bonney and Tom Nurmi; brothers, John, Olavi, William, Eugene, Edwin, Taisto and Robert; and sisters, Irene Kimball, Selma Mills and Elsie Wade.
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Estella Leora Knight born April 20, 1920 passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of family at 98 yrs. She graduated to be with Christ Friday, December 14th, 2018.
Estella served her family well with consistent faith, unconditional love, many prayers and practical helps. She was a gifted Organ and Piano player who ministered in music at The Advent Church on Maine Street in Bridgton for thirty-seven years and at the Bridgton Health Care Center. Estella served on various Committees in her Church that reached the Community with food, clothing and more.
She served alongside her son, Evangelist Ralph J. Knight with Gospel Tent Ministries and often played soulful Gospel music that complemented Tent ministry. She assisted Reverend Knight with Overseas Gospel to the Multitudes Ministry in much of Africa, India, and other Countries for years. Estella was not only a housewife and mother but was a quiet wise prayerful visionary who called Reverend Knight into the ministry as a child. She is considered a spiritual mother of Nations whose godly legacy and prayers are and will continue to make a lasting impact on hearts for generations to come for Christ.
She was generous with the little she had to share and donated to various ministries, special causes and to family who were in need, throughout her life.
Estella is survived by her sons Ralph J. Knight Jr. and Bradley R. Knight of Bridgton. Her daughter, Patricia Hayes, predeceased due to illness. She had seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren, all of whom she prayed for regularly and dearly loved. Granddaughter Crystal Wooley had a special bond with Estella and was blessed to be by her side, often sharing love and comfort during her decline while working at the nursing home. She was a God send.
Estella set a blessed example for the generations to follow and finished her course well. She is now with the Angels and our Lord Jesus Christ. She is loved by all and will be in our hearts forever until we meet with her again.
The Atlanta Constitution
November 9, 1985Warren
Mr. Roy D. of Atlanta died Nov. 7, 1985.Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lottie Deckner Warren; daughter, Mrs Gloria Johnston; grandchildren, Ms. Cheryl Johnston, all of Atlanta, Mrs. Linda Barber, Macon, Mrs. Julianne Carson, Mr. Robert Warren Jr., Mr. Roy Mark Johnston, all of Atlanta; five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Atlanta Constitution
June 4, 2001Lottie Deckner Warren (Mrs. Roy D. Warren) died May 10, 2001. A
Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Warren, son Robert W. Warren, Sr. and grandson Martin W. Johnston.
She is survived by her daughter, Gloria W. Johnston (Mrs. Clayton C.); granddaughters, Cheryl Johnston, Linda W. Barber (Jim), and Julianne J. Carson (John); grandsons, Mark Johnston and Robert W. Warren, Jr. (Sandy);and foster granddaughter, Carol Mershon, great grandchildren Cheryl, Steven, and Clay Marshall (Cathy), Jennifer B. Pippen (Matt), Josh and Laura Carson, and Nita Warren; great great grandson, Cameron Marshall.
Census records records Clyde Warren as adopted son of Abraham ane Edna Lake
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Elizabeth H. (Bryer) Cresoe 64, of 24 1/2 Cabot Street, wife of Francis Cresoe, died suddenly Tuesday evening at her home of a heart attack.
Born in Needham , daughter of the late Giles Bryer and Elizabeth Jane (Bezanson) Bryer. She grew up in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School. She married Durwood Warren on November 30, 1933, there were two children born during their short marriage, Virginia Louise, and Vernon Lee Warren.Virgina passed away in 1941 at the age of six,in an autobobile accident, both were unable to accept the death and the marriage quickly declined and were divorced, but remained friends. She remarried on march 16 1946 to her now husband, Francis, raising their two daughters.
A women devoted to her family, she was dynamic,eager and the voice of reason.
She is survived by her husbnd of 29 years, one son Vernon Warren of Texas, two daughters Sharon Cresoe and Barbara Glidden , both of Beverly. Proud grandmother of four;Lavern Reynolds- Warren of Glouster,, Donald Jr., Donna and Darlene Glidden of Beverly; two brothers,Francis and Charles Markland of Saugus; four nephews, Francis, Gary, Jay and Robert Markland of Hamilton; one sister , Dorothy Novicki of New Hampshire and Florida; numerios cousin's on the Bryer and Bezanson side
The Dothan Eagle (AL)
January 12, 2009Vernon Lee Warren, 71, a resident of Daleville passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Flowers Hospital.
Mr. Warren was born on April 13, 1937, in Saugus, Mass., and lived the early years of his life there. He joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served two tours in Vietnam in Aviation Maintenance. He retired after 21 years of service in 1985 at Fort Rucker. He was later employed with Dyn-Corp for 16 years prior to his retirement in 2002. He has resided in Daleville for the past 35 years and was a Disabled American Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon K. Warren of Daleville; daughters, Kim Houke-Warren and Linda Houke of Daleville, Laverne Saputo and her husband, Peter of Massachussetts; grandchildren, Zachary and Madison Houke-Warren, Antonio, Andreaz, Ardriana and Alessia Saputo; sisters, Sharon Beaton and Barbara Glidden of Massachussetts; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bud and Margaret Craft, Gene and Nancy Houke of Missouri; many nieces and nephews.
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Find-a-GraveWhen I started doing memorials , I never thought of considering I would be doing one for you , my brother, yet, here I am trying to put into words how much you are missed, and how much you will always will remain a part of me and everyone in our family, we will always love and miss you.
Vernon Lee Warren 71, a resident of Daneville Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 10,2009 at Flowers Hospital.
Mr. Waren was born in Saugus, Ma. on April 13 1937 to the late Durwood Warren and Elizabeth (Bryer) Cresoe.
He joined the U.S. Army in 1964 and served two tours in Vietnam in Aviation Maintenance. He retired after 21 years of service in 1985 at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. He was later employed with Dyn-Corp for 16 years prior to his retirement in 2002. He has resided in Dalevile for the past 35 years and was a Disabled American Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Sharon K.(Houke) Warren; together they raised her daughter Kim Houke both of Dalevile, Ala. His loving daughter Lavern Suputo and her husband Peter of Glouster, Ma.; two sisters Sharon Beaton and Barbara Glidden both of Beverly, Ma.; six grandchildren Antonio, Andreaz, Adriana and Alessia Suputo, Zachary and Madison Houke ; Proud Uncle of seven, Great uncle of twelve, great-great uncle of two.
The Rockingham News
September 1, 2000HAVERHILL, Mass. -- Ruth E. (Gowell) Warren Murray, 90, of 327 Main St., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, in Hale Hospital.
She was born June 5, 1910, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of the late Albert and Lily (Sweetland) Gowell. She moved to East Hampstead in 1966 moving to Haverhill in 1996.
She was a graduate of Lynn English High School. Mrs. Murray was a stitcher in Lynn and Lawrence, Mass., shoe industries and had also been a nurse's aide at Lynn Hospital. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Gautreau Post, American Legion in Lynn. She enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, knitting and bingo.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, James L. and Dorothy Warren of Derry and Robert and Diane Warren of East Hampstead; two daughters, Eleanor Harrington of Winthrop, Maine, and Arlene M. Allen and her husband Robert of Bradneton, Fla.; three stepsons and their wives, Arthur and Mary Ann Murray of Lynn, Donald and Carol Murray of Tewksbury, Mass., and David and Caroline Murray of Goffstown; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Gowell of Lee; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Alton Warren, who died in 1965, and her second husband, Harold Murray, who died in 1997.
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WINTHROP - Surrounded by her loving family, Eleanor Ruth Harrington passed away on Sunday July 28, 2019, at the age of 85. She had been a resident of Marshwood Center in Lewiston since December of 2016.
Eleanor was born on Sept. 23, 1933 in Lynn, Mass., the oldest child of four children to Ruth and Alton Warren. Upon graduation from Lynn High school she joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952 specializing in communications at Warren AFB in Wyoming during the Korean War conflict. She was stationed in Langley AFB Virginia until she was honorably discharged in January 1955. After leaving the service, Eleanor met and soon married Gene Harrington on June 3, 1956. After a number of moves throughout the Eastern US, Eleanor and her family settled in Winthrop, ME to raise her six children.
Eleanor enjoyed many hobbies including knitting, crochet, cribbage, bowling and card games. Being U.S. service veterans, both Eleanor and Gene became very active members in the American Legion Post 40 in Winthrop, ME. While an active member in the Legion, Eleanor held many positions of responsibility including 1st Vice Commander. While serving at the Post, one of Eleanor's tasks, which became a labor of love, was to run the weekly Bingo games. Eleanor would spend hours planning and playing Bingo with her fellow members and friends.
After the passing of her husband Gene in 1998 due to lung disease, Eleanor became active in the Trek across Maine - a multi-day, cycling event which is the largest fundraising event of its kind in the nation for the American Lung Association. Eleanor worked the rest stops annually providing refreshments for the riders and became known as the "Dancing Granny"!
Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Gene Harrington, her parents Ruth and Alton Warren, her three siblings James, Robert and Arlene as well as her brother-in-law James Harrington and Sister-in-law Elizabeth Marshall.
She is survived by her six children; Colleen (Bill) Prescott, Winthrop, ME, Charlene (Don) Smith, Boca Raton, FL, Gene (Laine ) Harrington, Woodstock, GA, Dean (Angela) Harrington, Livermore Falls, ME, Kathleen (Jeff) Dupont, Readfield, ME, Darlene Michaud, Winslow, ME, Her grandchildren; Brian and Katie Prescott, Donnie, Melissa, Casey and Amy Smith, Kevin and Dana Harrington, Brandon and Sean Harrington, Nick Purnell, Courtney McGinnis, Lindsey Harrington, Joey Dupont, Leah Frost, Stephanie Michaud and Sasha Michaud, four step grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, brother-in-law and his wife, Gary and May Harrington and sister-in-law Dot Warren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Daily Item (Lynn, MA)
July 11, 2013HAVERHILL - Mr. James L. Warren, 78, of Haverhill, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen after being stricken ill suddenly at home.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Alton J. and Ruth E. (Gowell) Warren. He attended Lynn public schools and was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1953.
Mr. Warren was employed as a Union Painter and was a member of the Painters Union, Local 1280, Revere from 1964 until 1995. He then went to work for the Williams Painting Company located in Derry, N. H., retiring last year.
A devoted husband, father of 10, grandfather and great grandfather, he worked and lived for his family. He cherished his time spent with family, attending many athletic events or any extra curricular activities they were involved in. He was known for having a great sense of humor and taking ribbings from his entire family. The "Mr. Fix it" of the family, he painted all of his children's residences as a labor of love.
He leaves his beloved wife of 59 years, Dorothy J. (Snow) Warren of Haverhill; his loving children, Linda M. Mazza and her husband Charles A. of Kingston, N. H., Laurence J. Warren and his wife Donna of Exeter, N. H., Cheryl A. Dawidowicz and her fiancé Demetri DeCicco of Haverhill, Tammy J. Copeland and her husband Jeffrey of Sandown, N. H., Lori A. Wells and her husband Leonard D. of Greenbush, Maine, Jodi M. Daley of Haverhill, Holli A. Dallon and her husband Mark S. of Kingston, N. H., Jami L. Herring and her fiancé Jamie M. Brown of Haverhill and James A. Warren and his wife Alexandra E. of Salem; a sister, Eleanor R. Harrington of Winthrop, Maine; 25 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Diane L. Warren, great granddaughter, Alexis Warren, and siblings, Robert Warren and Arlene Allen.
The Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, MA)
January 27, 2012DERRY, N.H. Robert L. Warren, 75 of Derry, NH, formerly of E. Hampstead, NH, died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Care Center in Derry, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Warren was born October 9, 1936 in Lynn, MA, and was a son of the late Alton and Ruth (Gowell) Warren. He was raised and educated in the Lynn area, and lived for many years in East Hampstead. Mr. Warren worked for over 40 years as a long haul truck driver, and drove for several different trucking companies.
He was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Diane L. (Greenleaf) Warren in 2005, and by his sister Arlene Allen. Members of the family include a son Robert and his wife Sally of Pembroke, ME., 4 stepdaughters, Sherry Wood of Derry, NH, Stacy Grant & Don Pappalardo, of Londonderry, NH, Kathleen Donahue & her husband Peter of Atkinson, NH, and Rhonda Collins of Bradenton, FL. He leaves 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. a brother James Warren and wife Dottie of Derry, NH, sister Eleanor Harrington of Winthrop, ME.
New Hampshire Union Leader (Manchester, NH)
May 25, 2005EAST HAMPSTEAD -- Diane L. Warren, 67, died May 22, 2005, in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry.
Mrs. Warren was born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 1, 1938, the daughter of Clifton and Blanche (Lothrop) Greenleaf, and was educated in Portland schools.
She was a resident of East Hampstead for the past 31 years, formerly living in Plaistow.
She was formerly employed as a certified nurses' aide for Salem Haven Nursing Home in Salem. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Family members include her husband, Robert L. Warren of East Hampstead; four daughters, Sherry Wood of Derry, Stacy Grant of Dracut, Mass., Kathleen Donahue of Atkinson, and Rhonda Collins of Epsom; one stepson, Robert Warren of Pembroke, Maine; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Steele of Dracut and Norma Haskell of Standish, Maine; two brothers, Edward Greenleaf of Portland, Clifton Greenleaf of Manchester; several nieces and nephews.