Providence Journal (RI)
January 7, 1999HELEN CRAWFORD BANDER, 89, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Cumberland, a former teacher, died Sunday at Beaufort Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late A.A. Bander.
Born in Burlington, Vt., a daughter of the late Horatio H. and Florence T. Crawford, she had lived in Cumberland before retiring to Quincy, Mass., and Paris, Ark.
Mrs. Bander was a graduate of Boston University and had been a teacher in Davis County, Utah.
She leaves two daughters, Frances Asano of Quincy and Catherine Bander of Alexandria, Va.; a son, John Bander of Richmond; a brother, William Crawford of Braintree, Mass.; and three grandchildren.
Brookline TAB (MA)
April 26, 2007William H. Crawford died Friday, April 20, 2007, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. He was 96.
Formerly a longtime resident of Brookline, he was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and earned a doctorate degree in philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis.
He was a retired commander in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Crawford was a retired president of New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, a longtime member of United Parish in Brookline and a Rotarian.
He leaves his wife of 29 years, Ruth Crawford; his stepchildren, Kirk James of Brookline, Elizabeth Kincannon of Wayland, Kyle Carey of Oakham and Barbara Rainey of Arizona; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews, William Jennings of Wareham, Andrew Jennings of Billerica, Ralph Jennings of Nebraska, Helen Lievre of Connecticut, Catherine Bander of Virginia, Francis Asano of Washington and John Bander of Oregon.
He was husband of the late Jane Crawford, brother of the late Emma Jennings and Helen Bander, and grandfather of the late Peter James.
Brookline TAB (MA)
July 15, 2014Ruth S. Crawford, of Athol, formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 3, 2014.
Devoted wife for 29 years of the late William H. Crawford. Loving mother of Kirk James and his wife Fern of Brookline, Barbara Rainey and her husband Jeff of Rio Rico, AZ, Kyle Carey and her husband Fred of Oakham and Liz Kincannon and her husband Ben of Wayland. Proud grandmother of Matthew James, Heather Brewer, Jeffrey Rainey, Patrick Carey, and William and Colin Fulton. Predeceased by grandson Peter James. Great-grandmother of Hannah, Joseph and Benjamin Brewer and Gavin Rainey.
Ruth once wrote, The most important thing that I did in my life was raising my children. I think I am darn lucky. Throughout her life she was more concerned about others than she was about herself. Her warm smile, sense of humor, vibrant, engaging personality and positive outlook touched everyone.
Along with husband Bill she was an active member of The United Parish community in Brookline and volunteered in many ways: planting and nurturing the Churchs Memorial Garden, helping to organize and run a Thrift Store, and participating in the hand bell ringers group. She loved learning and was an adventurous traveler. Over the years, mostly in their camper, Ruth and Bill visited all 50 states and numerous foreign countries. She kept a journal and sent many post cards. Ruth believed, Age is a state of mind. She often advised, Dont worry; it will get you nowhere. Her indomitable spirit will be sorely missed.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Fletcher W Crawford
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: New York
State of Residence: Pennsylvania
County or City: Philadelphia
Enlistment Date: 26 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: New York
Enlistment City: Binghamton
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of metal products, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 74
Weight: 179
The Boston Globe (MA)
August 12, 2007PARSONS, Gertrude A. (Anderson), Of Stoneham, Aug. 8, at age 103.
Wife of the late George W. Parsons. Mother of George W. Parsons, Jr. & wife Doris of Woburn & the late Charles Parsons, Dorothy Brennan & Janet Braley. Sister of the late John & Richard Anderson, Marion Waite, Emma Wannamaker & Ruth Wilson. Mother-in-law of Rose Parsons of Wakefield & Norton Braley of NH. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.
San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times
August 7, 2011.Clyde W. Oicles (Pop), March 8, 1914-July 13, 2011, resident of San Jose, died July 13, 2011 from complications after a fall at the age of 97.
He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene (in 1990) and son, Jeffrey (in 2010). He is survived by his son Gerald (Ellen) Oicles of San Jose, daughter Kathleen (Steve) Abramson of Vancouver, WA, daughter-in-law Sandra Oicles of Petaluma, CA, and sister-in-law Barbara (Harold) Simonsen of Ritzville, WA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was born in Roseburg, Oregon, and moved around the Pacific Northwest before settling in Chehalis, WA. He attended Washington State College (now WSU) eventually earning a degree in Geology in 1941. It was at WSC that Pop met our mother, Arlene O'Donnell. They were married for 49 years until her death in 1990.
During WWII, he worked for Army Ordinance testing munitions in the Los Angeles area. After the war he worked for oil and engineering companies in southern California. The family moved to Bell, CA in 1948. He was an avid outdoorsman, a long-time member of the Sierra Club, and took us on many camping trips. He became the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #40 and remained as their leader long after his sons had grown up. Pop was a skilled raconteur, recounting stories of growing up in Depression-Era Washington State. His stories brought to life those tough times, such as living in a chicken coop, 'liberating' a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, and witnessing the Omak Stampede on the Colville Reservation in 1940. Clyde and Arlene retired to Santa Rosa in the early 80s. An optimistic and gregarious fellow, he joined the Men's Garden Club and made many friends. He won prizes for his bread and beer at the Harvest Fair.
78456. Catherine Lilla Bulfinch
The Tampa Tribune (FL)
August 29, 2008LADEAU, Catherine L., 93, of Zephyrhills passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. She was born May 2, 1915, in Westbrook, Maine, to Henry and Ethel (Parker) Bullfinch and moved to Zepbyrhills in 2001 from Standish, Maine.
Mrs. Ladeau is survived by five sons, Thomas Verrill of Zephyrhills, Fla., Robert Verrill of New York, David Ladeau of Indiana, Ronald Ladeau of California and Charles Ladeau Jr. of California; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grand-children; and four great-great- grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Ladeau Sr., and a son, Raymond Verrill.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Henry Bulfinch
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1916
Death Date: 28 Sep 1985
SSN: 019107907
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:30 Apr 1942
Release Date 1:11 Nov 1945