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David E. Chipman
Hyannis - David E. Chipman, a resident of Hyannis, died Feb. 3, 2002.
Born in Everett and raised in Saugus, Mr. Chipman lived in Saugus before moving to the Cape in the early 1980s.
He was a kind and caring man who loved animals of all kinds, big and small alike.
He is survived by his father, Earl E. Chipman of Boston; a son, Cody Chipman; two sisters, Dianne Taylor of South Dennis and Deborah Manley of East Dennis; several nieces and nephews; and the mother of his son, Terri Housman.
He was also the father of Shanna Lee, who died as an infant.
A funeral service was held at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home in Hyannis, with burial following in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cody Chipman Trust Fund, c/o Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Hyannis Branch, 209 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Robert H. Clayton, 87
West Hyannisport - Robert H. "Bob" Clayton, 87, of West Hyannisport, died Feb. 4, 2002, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington of complications following surgery.
He was the husband of Selma E. (Liptzer) Clayton, who died in 2000. They were married for 63 years.
Mr. Clayton was a practicing attorney and member of the bar, at the time of his death.
Before retiring to Cape Cod in 1973, he was a well-known radio and TV personality. His radio program, "Boston Ballroom," broadcast on WHDH, was long the most popular show on Boston radio. During its successful 30-year run, hundreds of students appeared with him to introduce their high schools' favorite songs and recording artists.
In 1955, a delegation of state senators and representatives, led by House Speaker John Powell, presented the results of their record poll on the air. An equally successful version of the show was telecast on Channel 5 from 1957 to 1963. The most famous recording artists of the day appeared on both programs. Many acknowledged that the records Mr. Clayton played on "Boston Ballroom" had launched their careers.
He was also the host of a call-in request program, "Juke Box Saturday Night," which became popular during the Korean War when servicemen wrote in dedications to their loved ones, which were read on the air.
Before beginning his career in radio and TV, Mr. Clayton, a 1936 graduate of Northeastern University, had been an attorney in Boston. He returned to the practice of law after retiring to his former summer home in West Hyannisport in 1973. He took great satisfaction from this second successful career, which, like the first, lasted almost 30 years.
Surviving are a son, Arnold Clayton; a brother, Saul Clayton; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 923 Route 6A, Yarmouthport, MA 02675; or to the Cape Cod Hospital Foundation, 4 Bayview St., Hyannis, MA 02601.
Ralph M. Dempsey, 81
Centerville - Ralph McKensie Dempsey, 81, a resident of Centerville, died Feb. 6, 2002, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
He was the husband of Doris Carlson Dempsey.
Born in Auburn, N.Y., Mr. Dempsey was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force, 401st Bomb Group (Heavy), stationed in Deenethorpe, England.
He flew 40 combat missions over Germany and was awarded the Air Medal with silver cluster, the Bronze Service Star with four clusters, the Distinguished Unit Badge with cluster and the Distinguished Flying Cross with cluster.
Mr. Dempsey was a member of the Federated Church of Hyannis.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Carleda A. Hobbs of East Sandwich and Karen E. Dempsey of Quincy; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
grandchildren.
Frances I. Doudican, 83
Centerville - Frances I. (Griniewicz) Doudican, 83, a resident of Centerville, died Feb. 3, 2002, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
She was the wife of Edward D. Doudican, who died in 1967.
Born in Middleboro, Mrs. Doudican graduated from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.
She was a registered nurse at Cape Cod Hospital for many years, working in several capacities and retiring in 1984. After her retirement, she continued as a volunteer at the hospital for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Jane O'Neil of Osterville and Susan Sheehan of Arlington, Va.; a son, Edward D. Doudican Jr. of Wall, N.J.; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Healthcare Foundation of Cape Cod, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Rose A. George, 92
Worcester - Rose A. (Abdow) George, 92, the mother of state Rep. Thomas N. George, died Feb. 6, 2002, at Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.
She was the wife of Thomas A. George, who died in 1955. They were married for 23 years.
Born in Worcester, Mrs. George was a lifelong Worcester resident. She was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and its Women's Club.
Surviving besdies Rep. George are a son, Edward G. George of Salem, N.H.; two daughters, Marilyn M. George of Yarmouthport and Patricia A. Doyle of Portland, Maine; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A service was held at St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, with burial in Hope Cemetery
there.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. George Orthodox Cathedral Memorial Fund, 30 Anna St., Worcester, MA 01604; or to Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 300 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA 01606.
Marjorie 'Marge' N. Haskins, 79
Hyannis Marjorie Nicholson Haskins, 79, a resident of West Hyannisport, died Feb. 10 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" B. Haskins.
Born in New Bedford, she graduated from Northfield Seminary (now known as Northfield Mount Hermon) in Greenfield. She continued her education at Chamberlain School of Boston, studying merchandising and interior design. She moved to Cape Cod in 1942 to become a permanent resident for more than 60 years.
She was the first president of the Hyannis Junior Woman's Club, a Federated Church of Hyannis member for more than 50 years, an active member of the Hyannis Couples Club, a member of the Hyannis Yacht Club and Second Mates and formerly very involved with Camp Fire Girls.
She worked at The Barnstable Patriot when she first moved to the Cape. With her late husband, she became co-owner of the Patriot Press in Hyannis. She compiled the Early Files for the Patriot newspaper for the past 10 years. She was also employed by Mason & Sullivan for a number of years in the 1970s.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and aunt, an avid reader, cultural historian, devoted friend and family member.
Survivors include daughters Cindy H. Capobianco of Cotuit and Kathryn H. Flinkstrom of Stow; sons Richard M. Haskins of Hancock, N.H. and Timothy B. Haskins of Ipswich; and daughter-in-law Jeanne Knox Haskins, wife of the late Robert E. Haskins.
A memorial service was held at the Federated Church of Hyannis.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in her memory to the Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St., Hyannis MA 02601, or the charity of one's choice.
William A. Korpela II, 67
Hyannis - William Anselm Korpela II, 67, a resident of Hyannis, died Feb. 3, 2002, at Brigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston after a long illness with heart disease.
He was the husband of Toini T.E. (Jaaskelainen) Korpela. Their 40th wedding anniversary was Sunday.
Born and raised in Hyannis, Mr. Korpela graduated from Barnstable High School and from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1955 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical and electrical engineering. He then joined the Navy, where he earned the rank of lieutenant.
Mr. Korpela lived most of his life in West Hartford, Conn., where he worked for Pratt & Whitney/United Technologies as an aircraft engineer until 1983. He then worked for General Electric as a contract engineer until retiring and moving back to the Cape.
He was very interested in genealogy and passionate about his Finnish heritage. He was a third-generation Finn, and yet Finnish was his second language. He traveled across the United States and to Scandinavia several times.
Mr. Korpela's other interests included computers, politics and history. He was an active member of the Finnish-American Society of Cape Cod and a member of the First Lutheran Church.
He also volunteered for the Barnstable Recreation Department selling beach stickers.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Katri K. Korpela of Marstons Mills and Eila S. Desrocher of Centerville; a brother, Frank O. Korpela of Mashpee; a future grandchild; two nieces; two nephews; an aunt; and numerous other relatives in the United States and Finland.
He was also the father of Elsie H. Korpela, who was murdered in December 1997.
A funeral will be held at the First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable, with burial in Crocker Park Cemetery
in that village.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 1663 Main St., West Barnstable, MA 02668.
Vilma Dagmar Murray, 83
Hyannis - Vilma Dagmar (Halunen) Murray, 83, a resident of Hyannis, died Feb. 8, 2002, at the Cape Cod Hospital Extended Care Community Pavilion.
She was the wife of the late Francis V. Murray.
Born in West Yarmouth, Mrs. Murray graduated from John Simpkins High School, where she was captain of the field hockey and basketball teams.
She was a member and secretary of the Finnish-American Club. A member of the First Lutheran Church Altar Guild, she was involved in their Bible study group. She also volunteered at local nursing homes for many years.
She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, sewing and raising her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are four sons, James F. Murray of Conifer, Colo., Robert A. Murray of West Bridgewater, Donald T. Murray of Yarmouthport and William M. Murray of Centerville; a daughter, Patricia A. Murray of Hyannis; and three sisters, Taimi Royer of Centerville, Valma Sloane of Los Altos, Calif., and Mary Halunen of West Yarmouth.
A funeral service was held at the First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable. Burial followed in Mosswood Cemetery
in Cotuit.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 1663 Main St., West Barnstable, MA 02668.
