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Richard E. Anderson
04/24/2003
Richard E. Anderson 89, of New Pond Village Walpole formerly of Needham died on Thursday April 24th at the Medway Country Manor in Medway. Born in Jamaica Plain Mr. Anderson Served with the U.S. Army during WWII. After the War Richard went to work for John Hancock Insurance Company in the tax department for over 30 years before his retirement. Richard was a resident of New Pond Village for 10 years and a resident of Needham for 35 before moving to Walpole. He was a member of the West Roxbury Dorchester Lodge AF & AM and a member of the Needham Retired Men’s Glee Club. Richard enjoyed his retirement traveling all over the world with his beloved wife Helen who died in April of 1994. Richard enjoyed gardening and working on model ships. Richard is the father of Heather and her husband Paul Crisafulli of Medway and Roger K. Burke of Delaware. Grandfather of Paul F. Crisafulli, Kenneth J. Crisafulli and Paul and Michelle Burke. Richard is also survived by his 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services at the First Baptist Church 858 Great Plain Ave. Needham on Tuesday April 29th at 2:00 PM. Interment services at the National cemetery in Bourne will be private. In lieu of flowers may be made to Alzheimer’s Assc. 36 Cameron Ave. Cambridge MA 02140-1102. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.
Dorothy Broadley
04/23/2003
DOROTHY (GAMBLE) BROADLEY Dorothy (Gamble) Broadley, 82, of No. Falmouth formerly of Needham died Wed April 23 at JML Care Center in Falmouth. Born in Needham she had lived in No. Falmouth for over 30 years. She had worked for Vital Needle in Needham and was Past Chief of the Pythian Sisters of Needham, Past President of VFW Auxiliary 2498 of Needham, and Past President of VFW Auxiliary of Norfolk County. Wife of the late Frederick L. “Turk” Broadley Jr. she is survived by her children Bernice Furlong of Windham NH, Janice Thurston of Millis, William Broadley of Needham, Dorothy Wheeler of Rochester, James Broadley of Medfield; her brothers James Gamble, and Lewis Gamble, and her sister Edith Coletti Pizzi; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Frederick L. Broadley III and sister of the late Helen Glenn, Vincent Gamble, William Gamble, and Alice Gamble. A funeral service will be held on Mon Apr 28 at 1:30 PM in the First Baptist Church in Needham 858 Great Plain Ave. Needham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will follow at Needham Cemetery. Visiting hours will be in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham on Sun Apr 27 from 1-5 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA of Cape Cod 67 Ter Heun Dr. Falmouth, MA 02540.
John Davis Spalding
02/16/2003
John Davis Spalding 80 John D Spalding, a two year resident of the Forge Hill Senior Living Center of Franklin, MA and formerly a 40 year resident of Needham, died on Feb. 16 at the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. Born in Pawtucket RI he was a member of the RI High School Honor Society and Received his Engineering Degree from Brown University 1943, M.S. in Engineering from Harvard, 1947 and later in his life his M.B.A. from Northeastern while working for Raytheon. After graduating Officer Training School, John served in the U.S. Army during WW11 as a second Lieutenant, with radar as his primary field in the signal corps. After additional training he became a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. After the Liberation of France he returned to New York for a Ticker Tape Parade and was honorable discharged as a First Lieutenant. He retired from Raytheon shortly after finishing testing of the Patriot Missile Systems at white Sands New Mexico. He was proud to see missiles that he had worked on early in his career to the most recent display at White Sands. While living in Needham, Mr. Spalding was a very active member of community. A volunteer at the Needham Public Library, he organized a section of books on a weekly basis. He served for many years as a Deacon For the Needham Congregational Church and started the tradition of delivering Easter Lilies to the church members that were residing in Nursing Homes or unable to attend services. A lover of the outdoors he enjoyed hiking with his family, skiing, tennis and golf. John was also a member of the Needham Bird Club. A devoted husband of the late Dorothy (Paine) Spalding he is survived by his Son Douglas Spalding of Franklin and his daughter Sarah Drickey of Springfield, VA. Mr. Spalding is also survived by his Brother Donald Spalding of Homassa, FL, his grandchildren, Jeremy and Eric Walker, Sarah and Benjamin Spalding, Lena Capece and the late Shawn Walker. He is also survived by two step sisters, Dimity Raniello and Patricia Lemaire both of Sedona, AR. Memorial Services to celebrate Mr. Spalding’s life will be held on Sat. April 5th at 3:00 PM from the Needham Congregational Church 1154 Great Plain Ave. Needham, Ma 02492. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missionary Fund of the Needham Congregational Church or to the Needham Y.M.C.A. 863 Great Plain Ave. Needham, MA 02492
Mary Matherwiez
04/27/2004
MARY (LuPRIORE) MATHERWIEZ 91 Mary (LuPriore) Matherwiez of Newton Upper Falls died on Tuesday April 27 at the Wingate Nursing Home of Needham. Born in Boston, Mary moved to Newton in 1914 and became a life long resident. She was a Women’s Club Member for over 50 years and was a member of the Women’s Sodality of the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church of Newton Upper Falls. Mrs. Matherwiez was a volunteer at the Well Baby Clinic of Newton and at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf in Roxbury. She was also Ward Clerk for Newton Voters for over 30 years.She was the beloved Wife of the late Joseph F. Matherwiez and dear mother of Joan M. Kearney and her husband Bernard D of Needham, Robert Matherwiez and his wife Barbara of Needham, Lucille A. Matherwiez of Wellesley, and Mary Louise Matherwiez of Wellesley. Mary was the dear sister of Leonard LuPriore of Harwich and Venice FL, Anthony LuPriore of Westerly RI. And the late Rose LuPriore, Louise Bottone and Patrick Priore. Loving grandmother of Kimberly Janusjewski and her husband David of Greenwich CT, Wendy M Perri and her husband Dave of Needham and Paul R Matherwiez and his wife Jaynia of Newton and Great Grandmother of Jack, Charlie &Whitney; Janusjewski and Will Perri. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Friday at 8:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment at ST. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave. Boston MA 02115 or to the Faulkner Breast Center, 1153 Centre St. Boston MA Attn: Development Dept.
George W Golding JR
02/16/2004
George W Golding George W Golding Jr. of Needham, died on Feb. 16, 2004 at his home. He was 82 years of age and recently widowed in 2001 after a 58 year marriage to Margaret L (Nordwell) Golding. Born in Waldoboro ME and growing up in Norwalk CT, he had lived in Needham since 1948, except for sometime spent in Puerto Rico with his wife and family. George graduated from Worcester Poly Tech in 1943 with a degree in Engineering first working at the Boston Naval yard and later for a Boston Engineering Firm with a division in Puerto Rico. Among his many interest, including Clipper Ships, he was an active member of the Maine Chapter of the Mayflower Society. He spent many of his later years researching geneology as a member of the Geneology Society in Boston & at the Mayflower Society in Plymouth, where he denoted commissioned art work of the Mayflower to the Society. He was also a member of the MA Assoc. of Civil Engineers as well as a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Needham. George was also a very devoted owner of his Shetland sheepdogs. Mr. Golding is survived by his two daughters, Ann W Golding of Sandwich and Elizabeth J Schwab and her husband Fredric R of Charlottesville, VA, one grandson Edward A Schwab and great grandson Zachary Schwab and many relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday May 1, 11:00 AM at the Christ Episcopal Church Chapel, 1132 Highland Ave. Needham. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Champs Shelter, 1057 Main St. W Wareham MA 02576. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home of Needham.
William F Leisman
04/18/2004
William Frederick Leisman, JR Leisman, William F Jr, of the Villages, Fl formerly of PA and MA. Died on Sunday, April 18 at 78 years of age. Born Dec. 15, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA the only child of the late William F and Josephine (Bonitz) Leisman. He was reared and educated in PA then resided in MA from 1963 until his move to FL in 2001. Following graduation from Haverford High School, Mr. Leisman enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served as an Air Navigator in the South Pacific Theater for 36 Months and was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of PA in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree and received the Chartered Life Underwriters and the Chartered Financial Consultant degrees from the American College in 1958 and 1987 respectively. He joined New York Life as an agent following graduation from college and served as a General Manager of its Harrisburg, Manhattan and Boston offices, retiring from that company in 1986. He was a member of the Boston Life Underwriters Association and served as its President in 1976. He received the “Albert E. Richardson” Service Award in 1986 for distinguished service to the life insurance industry and to his community. William was an avid golfer and a former member of both the Weston Golf club and the White Cliffs Country Club. Sailing, gardening, cooking and painting were other strong interests of his. Mr. Leisman was a Charter Member of the new Covenant United Methodist Church of “The Villages”FL and asked that memorial contributions be made to their building fund, c/o 4477 East County Rd. 466; Oxford, FL 34484 or to the Hospice of Lake & Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Rd. Tavares FL 32778. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Sarah (Gordon). Mr. Leisman was previously married
to the late Gail (Frank) and leaves a large devoted family. Sons, William F III of Weston, MA, Timothy M. of Sudbury MA, Kurt R. of Chanhassen, MN and daughters, Amy Mahony of Sudbury MA, Beth Lynch of Sudbury MA, Heather M. of Boston and Laurie Woodman of Essex. Also Stepdaughters, Lisa Finn of New Bedford MA and Rachel Nighan of Northbridge, MA. Grampy is also survived by 18 grandchildren. Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday from 4-8:00 PM at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham Ma (Exit 19B off Rt 128). Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 11;00 AM at the Trinitarian Church of Wayland, 53 Cochituate Rd. Private Burial will be held on Friday at the MA National cemetery in Bourne.
Lisa M. Groebl
05/03/2004
Lisa M. Groebl, 49, of Newton formerly of Torrington CT died suddenly on Monday May 3, 2004 from injuries received in a car accident.
Lisa was a dedicated nurse and friend. She was a graduate of N. Western Community College and Westbrook College.
She worked at Maine Medical Center and for the past 28 years had worked at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she mentored many students and nurses.
She was an integral part of Brigham & Women’s HazMat operation and development, as well as a patient care coordinator in the Emergency Department. Lisa was known and loved for her good nature and keen wit.
She always brought compassion and kindness to her patients and friends. She will be truly missed.
Lisa is survived by her beloved friend Kristin Mackay of Newton, and her loving mother Alberta Groebl and brother Joseph Groebl and was daughter of the late Capt. Norman Groebl all of Torrington CT.
She is also survived by numerous friends and co-workers at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home 465 Centre St. Newton Corner on Thurs May 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and on Fri May 7 in the Gleeson Funeral Home 258 Prospect St. Torrington CT from 5-7 PM.
A funeral service will be held on Sat May 8 at 10 AM in the Hillside cemetery Chapel 76 Walnut St. Torrington CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations for a Nursing Scholarship in memory of Lisa Groebl may be made to Litchfield Bancorp 1320 E. Main St., Torrington CT 06790.
John Stimson Wyeth Sr.
08/08/2003
John Stimson Wyeth Sr. died on August 8 after a long battle with myelodysplasia and leukemia, under hospice care at his home in Needham, the house his parents built, where he grew up and raised his own children.
His wife Betty May ( Gardner) and their children, Amy and John Jr., were by his side.
Wyeth loved life and he had a will to live. A World War II combat veteran and survivor of other illness prior to the one that took him, he overcame much hardship.
He had rare gifts of enjoying life’s simple pleasures: his family remembers his special ability to love and show appreciation for the world around him, its people, sights, sounds, tastes.
Wyeth attended Needham public schools and graduated from Needham High School in 1941.
He began studies at Harvard University in September 1942.
The following June, he was drafted and sent overseas to fight with the U.S. Army in its Central European campaign.
Serving his country as an ambulance driver, he earned the good conduct medal, designation as a pharmacy technician and marksman, and eventually an honorable discharge in February 1946.
But he never spoke of his military service unless pressed. He returned to Harvard on his discharge, spending six months studying abroad in Paris, France and graduating in June 1949.
The following year, he earned his Masters Degree in French from Middlebury College. For the next few years, Wyeth adjusted from his time in the military and tutored students from his hometown in foreign languages.
He then worked five years at Harvard’s Widener Library. In the 1960’s he worked as a teaching assistant at University of Connecticut (where he studied toward a PhD in Romance Languages), and French instructor at Emerson College and Salem State.
He spent the final 27 years of his career as a librarian in the Technical Service Department at Framingham State College, retiring in 1999.
He and his family enjoyed vacations in New England summer spots including Martha’s Vineyard, MA; Grafton, VT; Jaffrey, NH; and Port Clyde, ME for many years. He and his wife traveled to more exotic destinations including Moscow, Rome, Amsterdam, London, and Paris, where they visited their daughter, who followed in his footsteps by studying there during her own college years. He spent 30 years singing as a baritone in Needham’s Highland Glee Club, a men’s chorus, and nearly two decades in the choir of the Needham Congregational Church. The biographical details tell but a small part of who John Wyeth Sr. was. Three days before his death, he sang a French lullaby aloud, reminding his daughter of lyrics of the song her sang to her at bedtime three decades ago. On the last day of July, he breathed into a bouquet of lavender blossoms and pronounced them “ the sweetest perfume of all”. “ My father was so appreciative.
The smallest thing you would do, like make a phone call to say hello, would inspire him to tell you what joy you were bringing him”, his daughter recalled. “ It’s something to be able to make people feel better about themselves with a simple expression like that. But he knew that’s people need. That was his specialty.” My father’s appreciation of the things most of us take for granted was pure and genuine”, added his son. “There was never the slightest artifice, any sense that he was trying to flatter you for any reason.” Wyeth is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Betty May, and their children Amy Gardner Wyeth of Somerville, and John Stimson Wyeth Jr., formerly of Brooklyn NY, currently living in Kosovo, the former Yugoslavia. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 PM at the Needham Congregational Church, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham.
Marguerite A. (Morin) Briand
03/31/2004
Fall River – Marguerite A. (Morin) Briand, 90, of Westport died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at St. Anne’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Homer R. Briand.
She was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph G. and Margaret (Kirby) Morin, and resided in Westport for the past 60 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church in Westport.
Survivors include a son: Homer R. Briand of Westport; a daughter: Elaine C. Wickstrom of Berlin, MA; a sister: Ernestine B. Monast of Westport; a brother: Joseph F. Morin of Westport; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late George Morin, John Morin, Lenore Johnson and Arline Martin
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 5, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. .
Calling hours will be Sunday 3 - 6 P.M.
Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Hudner Oncology, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721 or Bristol Elder Services, Inc., 182 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720.
Beatrice (Quintal) McCormick
04/03/2004
Dighton – Beatrice (Quintal) McCormick, 83, of Dighton, formerly of N. Dartmouth died April 3, 2004 at the Dighton Nursing Center.
She was the widow of James E. McCormick.
She was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antone and Evelyn (Ellna) Quintal, and resided in N. Dartmouth from 1965 to 1995.
She was a member of the Plainville Christian Church, New Bedford.
She is survived by her friend: Juliette Douglas of Somerset.
Funeral services will be private.
Interment in Precinct Cemetery, Lakeville.
Carlotta (Southard) Jewell
02/04/0004
Westport….Carlotta (Southard) Jewell, 99, widow of Harold A. Jewell of Westport died at home Wednesday, February 4, 2004.
She was born in Bangor, Maine, daughter of the late William E. and the late Gertrude (Mayo) Southard and had been a Westport resident since 1954.
She studied at Thibodeau Business School for 2 years taking secretarial courses.
She was a very active person and had been a member and past president of the Westport Woman’s Club, the New Bedford Country Club Women’s Golf Association and the Credit Women’s Breakfast Club.
She was also an avid golfer and bridge player.
She was a member of the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Wilhelmina Parlee and the late Dorothy Chadeayne.
Funeral services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2004 at POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Road, Westport, MA 02790 at 3:00 P.M.
Calling hours will be Sunday 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. prior to the service.
Interment service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of New Bedford, 125 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740.
