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Kenneth I. Morse
Kenneth I. Morse, 59, of North Waterford, Maine, died Monday November 22, 1999 at the Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine of cancer. He was born in North Waterford on July 16, 1940, the son of Irving and H. Louise Wales Morse. He was a graduate of Fryeburg Academy.
Mr. Morse served in the U.S. Army. He married Dee Dee Morse on April 13, 1965, and she predeceased him in 1993. Mr. Morse worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He had worked for Ed Thayer Trucking and most recently for Alvin J. Coleman & Son Trucking. Mr. Morse had also been working as a supervisor in his two sons' businesses, Wilson Excavating and Morse Concrete Floors, for the past eight months.
He was a member of the North Waterford Congregational Church and the World's Fair Association. Mr. Morse was an avid racecar driver and fan for many years. He started racing cars in 1957 and had been in racing for the past five decades at Oxford Plains Speedway. He helped his three sons get into racing cars and was a car owner and crew chief for them. Among the Morse family, they have had three championships at Oxford Plains Speedway.
His family includes his mother, Louise of Waterford, Maine; three sons, Richard of Waterford, Maine, Troy of Bridgton, Maine, and Michael of Waterford, Maine; two sisters, Martha Morse, and Ellen Bernier all of Waterford, Maine; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42 East Stoneham, ME 04231.
Richard Tunis "Dick" May
Richard Tunis "Dick" May died Saturday at his home in Jackson. He was born on Little Squam Lake in Ashland on June 24, 1915. He spent many summers there, and grew up in Cohasset, Mass., attending Derby Academy. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1937.
Dick was a pioneer and mainstay in the New Hampshire ski business, working for Carroll Reed Ski Shop in the 1930s, and then joining the Tenth Mountain Division of the U.S. Army where he was in Italy during World War II. This talent he brought home to the Carter Notch Clarion in 1946. He was a member of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Jackson Ski and Outing Club/Tennis Club, Jackson Resort Association, Jackson Historical Society, Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, White Mountain Attractions and a contributor to the New Hampshire Ski Museum.
He was honored as a Mount Washington Valley "Legend of Skiing" and for 20 years was a familiar face as the director of public relations of Wildcat Mountain Ski area. He will be remembered for his irreverant humor and a great love of music, particularly jazz.
His family includes his wife, Mae Frances "Jonnie," May; daughters Susan May of Cambridge, Mass., Marianne "Pogo" Gorwood of Waterville Valley; and three grandchildren: Kristin A. Sumrall, Hanoi, Vietnam, Mischa B. Sumrall, Cambridge, Mass., and Ashley Willard, Chicago, Illinois; his brothers, Edward W. May, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Willard R. May, Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Jackson Historical Society, Box 8, Jackson, NH 03846.
George F. Lawton
George F. Lawton, 75, of Intervale, died Saturday, November 20, 1999 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine after a lengthy illness. He was born in Fall River, Mass., the son of Fred and Sarah Sullivan Lawton, and lived in Swansea, Mass., all of his life before moving to Intervale in 1980.
Mr. Lawton graduated from Joseph Case High School in Swansea, Mass., class of 1942.
A World War II veteran, he participated in the Normandy invasion, and served 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major.
His family includes his wife of 51 years, Jean A. Lawton of Intervale; three daughters, Kathleen B. Lawton of Kingston, Ont., Canada, Joan A. Lawton of Midland, Ont., Canada, and Karen J. Lawton of Toronto, Ont., Canada; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be sent to the OLM New Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 189, North Conway, NH 03860.
Dr. Robert F. Ficker
Dr. Robert F. Ficker, M.D., 83, of Kennebunk Beach, Maine, died Friday, November 19, 1999 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, Maine.
He was born April 10, 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Robert V. and Eva A. Kaiser Ficker. He was a graduate of New York University, Bard College in New York, and served his residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
Upon completion of his residency, he entered the U.S. Army and served in England during World War II.
After the war, he returned to Ogdensburg, N.J. and practiced there briefly before moving to Kennebunkport in 1953. Dr. Ficker specialized in family practice. He retired in 1982. He served as medical examiner for many years, continuing even after his retirement. While wintering in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he volunteered with Medivan, serving underprivileged neighborhoods with free medical services. He also continued to attend meetings and training seminars at Southern Maine Medical Center and in Florida, to maintain his medical license.
He was a member of the American Medical Association; the Maine Medical Association; New York University School of Medicine Alumni Assoc.; National Audubon Society; Laudhohn National Estuarine Reserve in Wells, Maine; the Arundel Lodge 76 Lodge of Masons in Kennebunkport; and the South Congregational Church.
His family includes his wife of 31 years, June Morton Ficker of Kennebunk Beach, Maine; five sons, Peter H. Hill of North Conway, Robert "Kim" Ficker of Fryeburg, William M. Hill of Wells, Maine, Donald B. Ficker of Machiasport, Maine, and Newell M. Ficker of Steamboat Springs. Colo.; and seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte C. "Tod" Ficker, who died in 1967.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the South Congregational Church, Temple St., Kennebunkport, Maine, with the Rev. Charles Whiston officiating.
Arrangements are by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunkport, Maine.
Rose Grande DiTaranto
Rose Grande DiTaranto, 87, of Fryeburg, died Saturday, November 20, 1999 at Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Bridgton, Maine.
She had formerly lived in Florham Park, N.J., East Hanover, N.J., and Florida prior to moving to Fryeburg six years ago.
He had owned the Cotton Cottage and Rosie's Sandwich Shop in East Hanover, N.J., and Whippany, N.J. She was an avid gardener and dressmaker.
Her family includes her children, Leonard DiTaranto of Sarasota, Fla., Charles DiTaranto of Orange City, Fla., Gerald DiTaranto of Deland, Fla., Frank DiTaranto of Chester, N.J., and Anna Marie Bagley of Fryeburg; 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles.
A funeral will be held from the Leonardis Florham Park Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Ave., Florham, Park, N.J. on Wednesday at 9 a.m. A service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m., with interment at Hanover Cemetery.
Cynthia L. Chase
Cynthia L. Chase, 45, of Conway died Friday, November 19, 1999 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I., following a long illness. Born in North Conway, the daughter of Clifford and Marion (Smith) Russell, she was a lifelong resident of Conway.
Mrs. Chase graduated from Kennett High School, Class of 1972.
She had worked in the former Conway Cafe in Conway for several years in the early 1970s. She had been a prep cook and cashier at the Kennett Junior Senior High School for the past 11 years.
Cindy was an avid Kennett High School football, field hockey and track fan.
The family includes her husband of 21 years, Lawrence A. Chase of Conway; two daughters, Jessica I Chase and Jenny L. Chase, both of Conway; her mother, Marion L. Russell of West Newfield, Maine, and her brother, Travis J. Russell of Conway.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Conway Village Congregational Church, in Conway, with the Rev. Alfred Gagnon III, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Conway Village Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.
Donations may be sent to the Providence Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay Street, Providence, RI 02905 or to the Kennett Junior Senior High School Booster Club, 176 Main Street, Conway, NH 03818.
Mary A. Blomquist
Mary A. Blomquist, 74, of Albany, died Saturday, November 20, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. She was born in West Medford, Mass, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Clark) Foody who came to this country from Ireland in 1921.
Mary has lived at her home in Albany since her husband, Bob, returned from the U.S. Navy 34 years ago.
Mary has traveled to Ireland many times to be with her relatives and investigate her roots.
The family includes four sons, Robert S. Blomquist of Conway, Matthew N. Blomquist of Manchester, Bruce A. Blomquist and Kevin M. Blomquist, both of Conway; three daughters, Lynn B. Knox of Conway, Diane F. Sweeney of Londonderry and Debra A. Lavoie of North Conway; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Driscoll of Syracuse, N.Y., and Joan DiRusso of Maiden, Mass.; a brother, Francis Foody of Natick, Mass., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her husband, Robert C. Blomquist, died in 1991.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. Burial will be in the High Street Cemetery in Albany. Furber and White Funeral Home, in North Conway, is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine L. Ferber
Catherine L. Ferber, formerly of Mamaroneck, N.Y., died on November 13, 1999.
She was the wife of Donald H. Ferber, Sr. and mother of Linda Balogh, Barbara Ferber and the late Judith Tanski and Donald H. Ferber, Jr. Ferber was grandmother of Carolyn McCarthy, Deborah Kilmot, Gregory Balogh, Sean O'Brien, Rory O'Brien, Tiffany Tanski, Arielle Garrison and Jessica Ferber.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 26 at Church of Our Lady of the Mountains, Main Street, North Conway followed by an internment at Ossipee Corner Cemetery, Route 171, Ossipee.
Donations in her memory to Christopher Reeve Foundation, P.O. Box 277, FDR Station, New York, NY, 10130, would be appreciated.
Norma W. Jones
Norma W. Jones, 65, of Madison, died November 16, 1999 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, following a brief illness. She was born in North Conway, the daughter of Hibbert and Ardis Fales Warner, and moved to Madison in 1956.
Mrs. Jones delivered U.S. Mail between Silver Lake and Snowville for over 30 years. Most recently, Chuch Roast Outlet Store in North Conway employed her. She was a supervisor of the checklist in Madison, for many years.
Her family includes her husband of 44 years, Richard D. Jones of Madison; a son, Michael R. Jones of Nashua; two daughters, Marjorie L. McCauley of Attleboro, Mass.; and Nancy Marie Powers of Rehoboth, Mass; five grandchildren; her mother, Ardis F. Hapgood of Kearsarge; a brother, Frank T. Warner of Ossipee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Anglican Church, Pleasant St., Conway, with the Rev. Angelo D'Onofrio, rector, officiating. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.
Donations in Mrs. Jones' memory may be made to Angels and Elves, P.O. Box 546, Glen, NH 03838 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Yvette Levesque, Volunteer Memorial Chair, P.O. Box 214, Glen, NH 03838.
