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Willard G. "Woody" Meeker
FRYEBURG - Willard G. "Woody" Meeker, 78, of Fryeburg, Maine, died Feb. 22, 2000, at the Fryeburg Health Care Center after a long illness.
Born in Norwalk, Conn., the son of Willard and Jean (Peet) Meeker, he moved to North Conway in 1955. After the death of his wife, Martha (Kambolis) Meeker in 1981, he moved to Fryeburg.
Meeker worked for the town of Norwalk, as a tree surgeon, for many years. He and his late wife also owned and operated the Sunnyside Lodge in North Conway, for many years. He also worked with the Youth Conservation Corps in the 1970s.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Meeker-Lowry and MaryJean Meeker, both of Fryeburg; three grandsons, Jason Lowry of Cabot, Vt., Ethan Lowry of Springfield, Mass., and Colin Lowry of Fryeburg; and a great grandson, Nicholas Jay Lowry.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home, in North Conway, with the Rev. Dr. Wesley E. Palmer, officiating. There will be no visiting hours.
J. Cortlandt Tyler
CONWAY - J. Cortlandt Tyler, 97, of North Conway and formerly of Haverhill, Mass., died Feb. 23, 2000, in North Conway.
He was born in Newcastle, Pa., July 31, 1902, the son of the Rev. Charles W. and Mary (Dews) Tyler.
Tyler was a trustee of the former Haverhill Savings Bank. He was a member of Trinity Church in Haverhill; a member of the Fortnightly Club; and a 40-year member of the Merrimack Masonic Lodge, A.F. & M. of Haverhill.
He leaves a daughter, Katharine (Mrs. Gene) Drolet of North Conway; three grandchildren, Susan Ferguson of Ridgefield, Conn., Elizabeth Drolet of Newmarket and D. Tyler Drolet of West Newbury, Mass.; and three great grandchildren, John P. Ferguson III, Carolyn Ferguson and D. Tyler Drolet.
Funeral services will be held in Haverhill, Mass., at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the Linwood Cemetery in Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in his memory to the charity of their choice.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of the arrangements.
George Lewis Graveson
PLANTATION, Fla. - George Lewis Graveson passed way on Feb. 8, 2000. He was born March, 23, 1904, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the oldest son of Elizabeth and Eli Graveson. Growing up in Brooklyn, he worked as a messenger in the American Telephone and Telegraph legal department, from May 1918 to 1924. During this time, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force as a Fireman 3rd class.
He reenlisted as a Radioman Second Class, and his enlistment expired in 1929. In February, 1930 he was commissioned Ensign USNR with a communications designator. Studying at night and perfecting his skill as a radio operator, in September 1924, he got a job with the United Fruit Company as a ship's radio operator. In March, 1925, he had the opportunity to go to work for the WEAF, a radio station in New York City. WEAF went to NBC in November 1926 and in September 1928, he joined Electrical Research Products International (ERPI), a subsidiary of Western Electric, the engineering division of AT&T.
He married Gertrude Haff, a young nursing student in training at Brooklyn Hospital and moved to Amityville, Long Island. He worked for Western Electric and commuted to New York City via the Long Island Railroad. Graveson was active in local and church activities and kept busy with hobbies of fishing and Ham radio.
In 1939, he was in charge of the audio portion of the General Motors exhibit, Futurama, at the New York World's Fair.
At the outset of World War Two, Graveson took a leave of absence from Western Electric and went on active duty with the Navy, in July, 1941, first working in communications at Third Naval District Headquarters, 90 Church Street and then going overseas to England as Commander for Communications in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).
He returned home in 1945 and to the retired reserve as a commander. He took up where he left off in 1941 and once again took part in community affairs, becoming president of the board of education of Amityville High School.
In 1954, he became Engineering Director of Radio Free Europe, with offices in Munich, Germany. Continuing in that position for four years. He retired from Western Electric in 1964, and began to spend winters in Florida, eventually moving to Plantation, Fla. full time in 1968. He set up his radio equipment and became a regular member of several Ham nets.
He is survived by his daughters, Ada Fuge of Center Conway and Lillian McGregor, of Sylmar, Calif. and a son Captain G. L. Graveson, Jr. USN (Ret.) of Plantation, Fla. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth Thompson of Herndon, Va. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren including Janice Wood of Conway, Susan Olson Fuller of Fryeburg, Maine, Chris Fleming of Conway, Bryan Olson of Sitka, Alaska and Colby Fuller of Fryeburg, Maine.
Funeral services were held at the Plantation Community Church, Plantation, Fla, 33317, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. A memorial service is tentatively scheduled for April 28, 2000 at the Simpson United Methodist Church, Amityville, N.Y. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be considered to Hospice Care of Broward County, Inc. 309 Southeast 18th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33316.
Sandra Ann Fogg
SANBORNVILLE - Sandra Ann (Mason) Fogg, age 55, of Summer Street in Sanbornville, died on Wednesday February, 16, 2000, in her home with her family, after a courageous fight with cancer.
She was born in Wolfeboro on August 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Ernest B. end Dorothy (Cate) Nason. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Sanbornville, except for a short time when she lived in Newport, R.I.
She enjoyed doing crafts, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a past member of the Wakefield Woman's Club and Girl's Club and was a graduate of Nute High School in Milton, class of 1962.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth R. Fogg of Sanbornville, one daughter, Victoria L. (Fogg) (Brown) Garland and her husband, Tim, of Sanbornville, one son: Kenneth R. Fogg, II and his wife Dolly of Union. Two brothers, Gerald A. Nason of Milton Mills and David H. Nason of Sanbornville. Two sisters, Evelyn M. Dalessandri of East Rochester and Diane M. Stewart of Sanbornville. Eight grandchildren, Shaina, T.J. and Rebecca Brown, Matthew, Kendra and Kody Fogg, Nick and Paige Inglese. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins, Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by a brother: Ernest R. (Sonny) Nason in 1997.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church on High Street in Sanbornville on today at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the spring at Lovell Lake Cemetery in Sanbornville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Southern Carroll County P.O. Box 1620 Wolfeboro, NH, 03894.
Mildred E. Cole
BROWNFIELD, Maine - Mildred E. Cole, 59 of Spring Street in Brownfield, died Feb. 7, 2000, at Bridgton Health Care Center.
She was born October 28, 1940, in Bowdoin, a daughter of Earl and Nettie Mitchell Colby.
Being the eldest child, she had the responsibility of caring for her nine brothers and sisters from a very young age. At 8 years of age she went to live with her foster parents, Ken and Georgie Fraiser, until she married James L. Cole on Nov. 9, 1958. She was educated in Fryeburg schools.
She worked most of her adult life baby-sitting grandchildren and neighborhood children. She was a loyal Elvis Presley fan.
She was predeceased by one grandson, Matthew Scott Cole, who died Oct. 10, 1996, and two brothers..
Surviving are her husband of 41 years, James L. Cole Sr., of Brownfield; one daughter Carol Ann Davis, of Lovell, Maine; four sons, James L. Cole Jr., of Fryeburg, Bradford Scott Cole, of Brownfield, Brian Scott Cole, of Fryeburg, and Brandon Earl Cole, of Brownfield. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters, several half-brothers and sisters, several foster brothers and sisters and 13 grandchildren.
Visiting hours were held Feb. 10, and funeral services are today at Neal & York Funeral Home, 12 High Street, Kezar Falls. A spring burial will take place in Burnt Meadowbrook Cemetery, Brownfield, Maine.
Lillian Witham Sullivan Baldwin Hite
LARGO, Fla. - Lillian Witham Sullivan Baldwin Hite, 90, of Largo, Fla., originally of Bingham, Maine, and North Conway, died of natural causes Jan. 20, 2000, in Largo, Fla.
The former Mrs. Thomas Sullivan worked for many years at the A.D. Davis Insurance Agency in North Conway, under its founder Mr. Davis. She was a past grand matron of the O.E.S. and a charter member of the Triangle Club of Fairway Village, Fla.
She is survived by grandchildren, Thomas Pratt of Lakeland, Fla., Dr. Timothy Pratt of St. Louis, Mo., and Ms. Tamara Pratt of Boylston, Mass.; five great-grandchildren of Lakeland and St. Louis; and many step-children, step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Cremation was in Florida, and a Florida memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000. A memorial service, including interment, will be held in the spring of this year in North Conway.
Violet M. Roberts
HARRISON, Maine - Violet M. Roberts, 85, died Feb. 8, 2000, at her son's residence in Conway.
She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick Canada, the daughter of the late Murray and Cora (Fraitus) Crossman. She graduated from Bridgton Academy. She married William Roberts in 1932. He predeceased her in August, 1999.
She is survived by six sons and four daughters: William H. Jr. of Gilmanton; Joseph M. of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; J. Timothy of Plainfield, NJ; George M. of Dover; Kenneth R. of Damariscotta, Maine; Peter V. of Conway; Sydney L. Keniston of Bridgton, Maine; Sandra L. Caron of Auburn, Maine; Susan E. Powers of Harrison, Maine; and Sally M. Worbs of Payette, Idaho. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by four sisters: Phyllis, Olga, Connie and Velma.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Kingdom Hall in Norway, Maine. Pastor Lewis Britton will officiate. Arrangements are by the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home in Bridgton Maine.
Olga (Holt) Cox
NEW LONDON - Olga (Holt) Cox, 85, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at the Clough Center.
She was born in Macon, Ga., on July 29, 1914, the daughter of Thaddeus and Mary (Patton) Holt. She had lived in Bethesda, Md., from 1954 to 1979 and resided in North Conway from 1979 to 1999.
She had been very active in civic organizations in Maryland and North Conway including the Woman's Club of North Conway, the Historical Society, the library, Meals on Wheels and Red Cross. She enjoyed playing bridge and liked to collect milk glasses.
She was predeceased by a son, Christopher Cox, in 1949.
Members of her family surviving include a daughter, Cecelia Cox; three grandchildren, Justin, Anne and Ellen Goodall, all of New London.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Main Street, New London, with the Rev. Richard T. Lower, pastor, celebrant. A memorial service in North Conway will be planned for the spring.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 167 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond J. Franchina
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Raymond J. Franchina, 94, born in West Hoboken, New Jersey in 1905, passed away on Feb. 9, 2000. He was proud of the fact that even though he was forced to leave school after only several years, hard work and self study allowed him a thirty year career in law enforcement as a police officer and detective. He retired as Chief of Police in North Bergen, New Jersey. At age 65 he moved to New Hampshire to start a new life in the mountains. Twenty-five years later, after the death of his wife, Elnor, he moved to Utah to live with his son and daughter in-law. His skills as a woodworker, carpenter and builder kept him busy well into his later years. An active member of the Gibson Senior Citizens Center and one of the founders of the Kiwanis in North Conway, he later enjoyed activities at the Sandy Senior Citizens Center.
His surviving family in the Salt Lake area include his son and daughter in-law, David and Gloria; his grandsons, Bradley (Frieda) and Gary (Bonnie) and four great-grandchildren, Zachery, Jordan, Jaren and Laken. Additional family reside in Logan, Utah. He was and will be remembered as one of the good guys. Family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State, Midvale. A committal service will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at the mortuary, followed by graveside services at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens,10600 South, 1700 East, Sandy, Utah.
Charles Albert Wheeler
Charles Albert Wheeler, 94 of Nutter Road, died Feb. 7 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro. He was born June 30, 1906, a native and lifelong resident of Effingham. He was the son of the late Calvin and Nellie (Sprague) Wheeler. He had worked many years for H. F. Nelson & Son Lumber Co., in Center Ossipee, now known as Skehan Home Center.
Wheeler was a member of the Charter Oak Lodge F&AM, Effingham, the Effingham Grange #313, the Red Man and the Center Effingham Baptist Church.
He is survived by four daughters: Marian Templeton, Center Ossipee; Frances Wheeler, Cerritos, Calif.; Jean Eastman, Porter, Maine; and June Brown, Belmont. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; one uncle, Robert Sprague. He was predeceased by two daughters: Alberta Cabana and Ruth Goodale.
Calling hours will be today 6-8 p.m. at the Lord Funeral Home, Moultonville Road, Center Ossipee. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. at the Center Effingham Baptist Church, burial will be in the Center Effingham Cemetery in the Spring.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Center Effingham Baptist Church, Effingham, 03882.
