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Emmagene Flack
TAMWORTH - Emmagene Flack, of Tamworth, died peacefully at home of Jan. 7, 2001, after a full and energetic 89 years.
Mrs. Flack was born in Memphis, Tenn., and was a loving and dedicated wife to William E. Flack for 53 years. They lived together happily in Fairhaven, Mass., from 1948 to 1958, moving to Dartmouth in 1958 to get a fourth bedroom so that Emmagene could care for Mr. Flack's ailing mother and later his aunt.
Mrs. Flack was an active member of the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven, Mass., and served as a volunteer for local schools and visiting senior citizens. She stayed in Dartmouth until Mr. Flack retired from the Achushnet Company in 1972.
During their retirement, they resided in Tamworth and Venice, Fla. They traveled extensively and enjoyed a wonderful retirement with their friends and family in both locations.
Upon Mr. Flack's death in 1990, she continued as the loving and caring leader of the family, which now includes four children, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She dedicated all of her life to her family, and her many thoughtful actions will be long remembered by them all.
Mrs. Flack leaves her daughters, Roberta Flack of Tamworth and Jill Buelte of Chester; and her sons, William Flack of Dartmouth, Mass., and George Flack of Charlton, Mass. She also leaves her only nephew, Larry Mivelaz of Collierville, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Wilson's Funeral Home, 479 County Street, New Bedford, Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Tamworth Visiting Nurses Association, P.O. Box 352, Tamworth, NH 03886, or to the Hospice of Southern Carroll County, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Gladys R. (Anthony) Ambrose Doane
NORTH SANDWICH - Gladys R. (Anthony) Ambrose Doane, 62, of Whiteface Intervale Road in North Sandwich, died Jan. 6, 2001, at her home after a long illness. With bravery and a cheerful, positive attitude, she outlived all expectations in her battle with cancer.
She was born in Tamworth April 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Arnold and Ruth (Berry) Anthony. She grew up in Tamworth, then moved to North Sandwich when she married the late Langdon J. Ambrose in 1955.
When Mr. Ambrose became disabled, along with caring for him, Gladys became a homeworker for Annalee Dolls of Meredith in 1986 and was known there as the "Deer Lady" because she made so many of them - over 150,000 of the 10-inch figures during the next 14 years, along with many other varieties. Along with being a doll maker, she was also an excellent cook and proficient with all types of needlework and crafts. Not to be house-bound, she loved the outdoors and always had flowers and vegetables growing in some fashion around the yards. During the farming years, she was familiar with the operation and maintenance of such equipment - a true "teammate" in all aspects of life.
Shortly after the death of Mr. Ambrose in 1988, her childhood sweetheart reappeared in her life and they were married in 1992 - 40 years to the month after their first meeting. They often referred to themselves as "Recycled Teenagers."
Gladys is survived by her husband, David Doane of North Sandwich; a son, Langdon Ambrose II of Tamworth; grandsons Jesse Ambrose and Joshua Ambrose, both of Sandwich; sisters Elva Parks of Tamworth, Shirley Frost of Freedom, and Janice Couch, of Cedar Vale, Kans.; brothers, Warren Anthony, David Anthony and Bruce Anthony, all of Tamworth, Stanley Anthony of Conway, and Chester Anthony of Yucaipe, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews and others.
She was predeceased by a brother, Harry Anthony.
There will be an open house in her honor on Sunday, Jan. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of her sister, Elva Parks. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, North Sandwich, later in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Southern Carroll County and Vicinity, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
All of her life, Gladys gave of herself and two husbands, her family and her friends. Many will miss her ever-cheerful "hello" and ready smile.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home in Laconia is in charge of arrangements.
Elfriede A. Derey
Elfriede A. Derey, 77, of onway, died December 26, 2000, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway after a long-standing illness. She was full of life and was enjoyed by all the people she touched. In 1957 she and her daughter, Elizabeth, immigrated to the United States from Vienna, Austria where she was born and where she survived the hardships of World War II. Most of her life she lived in the Baltimore area, but two years ago she moved to Conway to be close to her daughter and family.
The family includes her daughter, Elizabeth Harrow of Madison; a son, Alexander Koss of Ellicott City, Md.; two grandchildren, Christina E. Harrow of Madison and Alexander Koss III of Ellicott City, Md.; a sister, Ingeborg Weisser of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was buried in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, Md. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of local arrangements.
Ruth H. Dyer
BRIDGTON, Maine - Ruth H. Dyer, 88, of West Bridgton, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at the Bridgton Health Care Center. She was born in Naples, the daughter of James and Cora Brackett Mains and was educated in Naples schools. She had lived in Bridgton for many years and was a member of the East Fryeburg Grange.
Her husband, Shirley W. Dyer died in 1964. She is survived by three sons, Donald R. Dyer, Sr. of Windham, David A. Dyer of Bridgton and Kenneth P. Dyer of Portland; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Naples Village Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home of Fryeburg.
George E. Ingraham
LOVELL, Maine - George E. Ingraham, 86, of Christian Hill Road in Lovell, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at the Fryeburg Health Care Center.
He was born in Portland, the son of George and Elizabeth Martin Ingraham. He graduated from Portland High School, class of 1936, and Bryant & Stratton School of Business, Boston, Mass., class of 1939. Mr. Ingraham entered the Army in 1942, held the rank of captain and served in the European Theater during World War II, earning five combat stars. In 1950 he was recalled to service and served in the Korean conflict.
Mr. Ingraham returned to Maine and settled in the Fryeburg-Lovell area. He owned and operated Fryeburg Builders Supply Co., and was a partner in the Fryeburg Oil Co. He also worked for Aeronautical Icing Research Labs in Intervale; Watertown Arsenal in Watertown, Mass.; Diamond International Corp., School Administration District 72; and Severance Lodge Club in Lovell. He was a member of the Kiwanis and the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW.
His first wife, Dorothy Parker Ingraham, died in 1970.
He is survived by his wife Marcia Bell Hurd Ingraham, of Lovell; one sister, Doris Foley, of Portland; two stepsons, Jeffery Hurd, of Cundys Harbor, and Herbert Hurd, of Fryeburg; one stepdaughter, Lynn Sanborn, of Fryeburg; nine step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW Hall in Lovell, with the Rev. Violet Eastman officiating. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery, August.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW Post, c/o Charles Lewis, HCR 68 Box 84, Fryeburg, Maine 04037, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 346, Augusta, Maine 04332.
Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home.
Paul C. Seavey
BROWNFIELD - Paul C. Seavey, 79, of Fryeburg Road, died January 1, 2001, after a long illness in Zephyrhills, Fla. at the vacation home of his daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and James Chandler.
Seavey was born on November 16, 1921 in Brownfield, a son of Willis H. and Gladys Brown Seavey. He attended Bean Memorial Hospital in Brownfield.
He was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In 1937 after his father's death, Seavey left school and went to work for the Maine Central Railroad-Hiram Division for many years. He then worked in a sawmill, and also worked in horse logging and cattle and poultry farming for Roger Dunn of Brownfield. Later, Seavey owned and operated his own poultry farm in Brownfield, until the economy forced him out of business. He then worked on road construction for Hinman Corp. of Portland and Rossi Corp. of Littleton. He later drove school busses for the Fryeburg School System. He was also a mechanic for Fryeburg Academy and Churchill Motors of Kezar Falls. With his wife, Seavey left Brownfield for a few years to work as a chauffeur at Butler and Maid of Woods Hole, Mass. His last job was at Yield House of North Conway, which he left in 1985 due to declining health.
In the last 12 years of Seavey's life, he enjoyed gardening and selling his produce at his roadside stand. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, potatoes, dried beans and peas were a few of his most famous fruits and vegetables. Even this past summer when he was unable to work, his former customers and friends still stopped by to say hello.
He attended Brownfield Community Church, was a member of the Brownfield Historical Society, a 42-member of the Hiram VFW, a life member of the Portland DAV and a life member of the local American Legion. He was also member and past master of Shepherd River Masonic Lodge 169 of Brownfield and a brother of the Stone Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Brownfield.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent the last seven winters in Zephyrhills, Fla.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Boynton Seavey; a son, Ronald Willis Seavey and a sister, Norma Noble.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-laws, Virginia and James Chandler of Fryeburg and Pauline and Robert Burke of Gray; one son and daughter-in-law, Milton H. and Darlene Seavey of Brownfield; one daughter-in-law, Lynda Seavey of Brownfield; 10 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one very dear friend and caregiver, Rita M. Ross of Limington.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at Neal & York Funeral Home in Kezar Falls. Donations may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Inc., East Pasco, 7066 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, Fla. 33541.
Gladys P. Noyes
Gladys P. Noyes, 90, of North Conway, died Feb. 26, 2001, at the SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of North Conway following a long illness.
Born in Limestone, Maine, the daughter of George and Minnie (Thompson) Phair, she had been a resident of Conway since 1945.
She was an accomplished professional pianist. She began her career playing for the silent films. She played at various local establishments in the valley. Gladys volunteered to entertain the residents of the SunBridge Nursing Home long before becoming a resident herself. She loved playing for residents, friends and family her entire life.
The family includes two daughters, Susanne M. Lowd, of Conway, and Sally J. Howe, of Hinsdale, Mass.; a son, Alfred G. Noyes, of Madison; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her son, Jeffrey L. Noyes, predeceased her in 1976.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, with the Rev. Katherine Russo, pastor of Conway United Methodist Church, officiating. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Joanne Swasey Stevens
Joanne Swasey Stevens of Apollo Beach, Fla., formerly of Conway, passed away at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 24, 2001.
Joanne was the daughter of William and Grace Davidson Swasey of Intervale. She was born in New London on Oct. 5, 1931, and lived in Conway until her retirement in 1983.
She was a graduate of Kennett High School, class of 1949, and graduated from Chamberlain School of Retailing in 1952.
She is survived by Richard P. Stevens, her husband of 48 years; a brother John T. Spear of Manchester; three daughters, Kristina Byorick of Conway, Glenwyn Dawley of Lisbon, N.Y., Janette Metroz of Parlin, Colo.; and one granddaughter, Kelly Byorick of Conway.
Joanne's hobbies included the pursuit of culinary arts and traveling. Her travels included visits to 49 states and many parts of Central and South America.
Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hollis B. Robbins Memorial Scholarship Fund at Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435.
Capt. Richard Clayton Prescott
Capt. Richard Clayton Prescott, 58, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., formerly of Bartlett and Exeter, died Feb. 13, 2001, at his home.
Dick was born in Salem, Mass., the son of Dorothy and Clayton Prescott. He lived in Marblehead, Mass., for 30 years where he graduated from Marblehead High School in 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a submariner. He was a pilot for 24 years at Eastern Airlines. For the past 10 years he worked for DHL Airways where he was a chief pilot.
As a good friend and family man, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by wife Marian (Muffy); sons Greg and Mark, and their wives Elisabeth and Leslie; his grandchildren Taylor and Tucker; brother Robert Prescott; as well as nieces and a nephew.
A memorial service will be held on March 17 at 4 p.m. at United Church of Christ Congregational in Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to David's House in Lebanon. David's House is a home away from home for families with children receiving treatment through Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
