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Shirley D. Sargent
PORTSMOUTH - Shirley D. Sargent, 64, died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at home.
Born and educated in Manchester, England, she lived in Manchester, N.H., Cohasset, Mass., and Portsmouth after moving to the United States.
Before retiring, she was employed by the Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co. in Boston and with the Easter Seal Society in Manchester.
Active in community activities, she was a past president of the Elliot Hospital Associates in Manchester.
She was the wife of Donald H. Sargent for 44 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth M. Tack of Manchester; a son, Adrian A. Sargent of Manchester; and two grandsons.
Amos W. Dana Jr.
HAMPTON - The funeral of Amos W. Dana Jr., 87, formerly of Hampton, was held Thursday at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home. The Rev. William Gardei officiated. Jean Goss was organist. Cremation followed in the Phoenix Crematory. Burial will be in the High Street Cemetery.
Clarence Frank Witham
YORK - Clarence Frank Witham, 81, of Chases Pond Road, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at York Hospital after a brief period of illness.
Born Aug. 13, 1917, in Kittery Point, he was the son of Charles and Margaret (Estes) Witham. He attended local schools.
During World War II he served in the Army. He later joined the family construction company, Will Chase Construction of York Harbor, working with his wife's grandfather, Will Chase. In 1962, he took over the company from his father-in-law, Everett Waugh, and renamed it the Clarence F. Witham Construction Company. The business is now being operated by the fifth generation of the family.
He was a member of the York Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed working, boating and fishing.
He was the husband of Muriel (Waugh) Witham for 50 years. She died Sept. 1, 1992.
Survivors include a son, Frank H. Witham of York; a daughter, Margaret W. Dixon of York; a brother, Justin Witham of Eliot; two sisters, Lillian Spinney and Jane Higgins, both of Kittery Point; six grandchildren, Kelli Succi, C. Christopher Dixon, Robyn Thompson, F. Darin Witham, Melissa Dixon and Jessica Witham, all of York; and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Witham, and a sister, Mildred Brooks, both of Kittery Point.
Mary K. Stetson
MANCHESTER - Mary K. Stetson, 40, of 529 Kimball St., is the murder victim found in a popular Manchester swimming area July 20, 1999.
Born July 24, 1958, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Virginia Miles of Portsmouth and the late Leonard E. Miles.
She worked for the Burton Wire Cable Co. for the past three years.
In addition to her mother, survivors include three daughters, Tamara Haney, Virginia M. Haney and Samantha H. Stetson; two sons, Travis T. Stetson and Adrian D. Markwith, all of Manchester; three sisters, Lisa Minton of Hampton, Va., Jennifer Williams and Angela Miles, both of Portsmouth; three brothers, Leonard E. Miles II of Dover, George E. Miles of Manchester and Jason P. Miles of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Essence M. Marbury and Justus T. Haney, both of Manchester; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Miles.
Alma K. Wiley
EAST ROCHESTER - Alma "Mickey" K. Wiley, 80, of 7 School St., died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital following a brief period of illness.
Born Feb. 1, 1919, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Deo) Krauss. She lived in Rochester for the last 52 years after moving from Lynn, Mass.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church in Rochester and the Farmington Country Club. For several years, she wrote articles for the Rochester Courier. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her dog and cat, and playing golf.
She was the wife of Richard Wiley for 59 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Jon R. Wiley of West Bath, Maine; two daughters, Janice Keefe and Joyce Metayer, both of Rochester; four grandchildren, Susan Metayer of Portsmouth, Kyra Wiley of Wiscasset, Maine, Jeffrey Metayer of Rochester, and Tyler Wiley of Wiscasset; and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister, Eleanore Wolf.
Jean Dorothy Losee Saunders
HAMPTON - Jean Dorothy Losee Saunders, 74, of Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, formerly of Smith Avenue, White Plains, N.Y., died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Jean Carola, in New Milford, Conn.
Born Dec. 4, 1924, in Scarsdale, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Wilfrid and Katherine MacDonald Losee. In 1943, she graduated from Scarsdale High School.
She was a former member of St. Bartholomew's Episcopalian Church.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her sons, Frederick Saunders of Taos, N.M., and Kenneth Saunders of Franklin, Pa.; her sisters, Grace Orce of Port Chester, N.Y., Katherine Adams of Fishkill, N.Y., Elise Losee of Ocala, Fla., and Mary Losee of Hackensack, N.J.; nine cherished grandchildren; and one cherished great-grandchild.
Antonia T. Rappa
EXETER - Antonia T. Rappa, 90, resident of RiverWoods At Exeter senior community, died July 14, 1999, at the Monadnock Lodge facility after a series of debilitating strokes.
She was born Aug. 19, 1908, in New York City, only weeks after the arrival of her parents from Russia. Because of the death of her father and the poverty of her widowed mother, she spent her youth in various orphanages run by the Sisters of Mercy.
She had a beautiful coloratura soprano voice. She trained with renowned coach Estelle Liebling, and performed as Gilda in the opera "Rioletto" with the Amato Opera Company. In 1974, her family moved to Mahopac, N.Y., where they lived for 26 years. They later moved to New Hampshire to be near family.
She was the wife of Salvatore J. Rappa of Exeter.
In addition to her husband, survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Curcio of Stratham; a grandson, Ronald Curcio of Exeter; a granddaughter, Susan Hutchinson of Raymond, and two great-grandchildren.
Angela M. Baron
YORK - Angela M. "Angie" Baron, 21, of 26 Southside Road, died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital of injuries suffered in an auto accident in Rye.
Born June 26, 1978, in Southbridge, Mass., she was the daughter of John P. and Darlene (Baron) Jeacopello of York. She was a 1997 graduate of York High School.
She was employed as a pool technician by Custom Pools of Newington.
She was a communicant of St. Christopher by the Sea Church. She enjoyed camping, mountain biking and spending good times with her friends.
In addition to her parents, survivors include a brother, Seth J. Jeacopello of York; twin sisters Ashley Heather Jeacopello and Jessica Lynn Jeacopello, both of York; her paternal grandparents, Percy and Elinor Jeacopello of Glendale, Ariz.; and maternal grandmother, Beatrice Baron of Putnam, Conn.
William M. Juse
WAKEFIELD, N.H. - William Michael Juse, 34, of Colbath Lane, died July 21, 1999, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a workplace accident.
Born Jan. 6, 1965, in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., he was the son of William Robert and Olga (Rivera) Juse. He was raised in New Jersey and resided in Wakefield for three years, having previously resided in Wolfeboro for 10 years.
He spent three summers in Vieques, Puerto Rico, where he was certified for scuba diving at 18 years old.
A graduate of the College of Oceaneering in California, he had resided there for a year while training to be a commercial diver. He was employed as a commercial diver with Black Dog Divers.
He belonged to Local Union 56. He was a member of the Association of Diving Contractors, and a member of the Kingswood Golf Club in Wolfeboro.
He is survived by his parents of Bonita Springs, Fla.; a sister, Jolene Marie Juse of Hollywood, Calif.; maternal grandmother Ursula Rivera of New York; paternal grandmother, Mary Juse of Old Forge, Pa.; an aunt, Barbara Rhobak of Moosic, Pa.; an uncle, Michael A. Rivera of New York; several cousins; his girlfriend, Michelle Rodrigue of Wakefield; and friends Ken and Deb Jones of Wolfeboro.
Martha J. Andrews
KITTERY - Martha Jacques Andrews, of Martin Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born Aug. 31, 1932, in Dover, N.H., she was the daughter of Ludger and Sophie Jacques. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from St. Mary's in Dover in 1951. She was employed at the University of New Hampshire and Foster's Daily Democrat until her 1955 marriage to Clayton E. Andrews of Searsport, Maine. They were married for 24 years.
The Andrews lived in many towns in Maine and in Messina, N.Y. and loved to fish and dance. They raised their three children in Kittery and were active parts of their lives.
An avid bowler, she was recently a team member of the "Merry Mixers" of the Bowl-a_Rama in Portsmouth. She also enjoyed crafts, collecting Beanie Babies, country music baseball and the Internet.
Survivors include a sister, Rita Hale of Rochester, N.H.; three children, Mike Andrews of Owls Head, Maine, Beverly ANdrews of Kittery and Hickory, N.C. and Michelle Andrews-Mau and her husband, Harry Mau, his son, Chris and their daughters, Alyssa and Jessie, of Dover; and many other relatives.
In addition to her husband, who died in 1979, she was predeceased by a sister, Gert Jalbert and four brothers, William, Maurice, Gerard and George Jacques.
Edward F. Barron
CALABASH, N.C. - Funeral services for Edward F. "Eddie" Barron, 86, of 185 Beachwood Drive, NW, were held Monday at the Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at St. James Church, Portsmouth. The Rev. Agapit H. Jean Jr., pastor, officiated. Readings were given by Brbara Morin. Presentation of the gifts by Barbara and Elaine Morin. Altar servers were Theresa Hickey, Joanne Green and Richard Ward. Jane Milette was the crossbearer. Janet Green was soloist and Jean Goss was organist.
In attendance were communicants of the church.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by the Rev. Jean.
Pallbearers were Ramon I., Ramon M. and Richard LEvesque and John Barron.
Honorary pallbearers were Jack, Thomas and Richard Barron.
The American flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to Mr. Barron's widow, Barbara (Levesque) Barron.
Wake services were held Sunday evening at the Buckminster Chapel by the Rev. Jean.
Winston G. Proctor
RENO, Nev. - Winston Grant Proctor, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999.
Born Jan. 19, 1930, he attended Portsmouth schools and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1949.
A member of the Desert Research Institute connected to the University of Nevada at Reno, he was an active participant in barbershop singing groups in the area. He served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict.
He was the husband of Janice Proctor of Reno.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Dennis, of Fort Collins, Colo.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Carolynne Williams of Sparks, Nev. and Mildred Dankert of Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Fred and Editha Proctor.
Kimberly A. Rowell
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Kimberly Ann (Werkelin) Rowell, 21, of 75 Longmeadow Road, were held Wednesday at the Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, with memorial services held at the Bethany Congregational Christian Church in Rye. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Dietrich, pastor, officiated. Soloist was Karen Cameron and Jan Stover was organist.
In attendance were representatives from Betty's Dream in Portsmouth, Crotched Mountain Community Care, Great Bay Services, Order of Eastern Star No. 54 of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Rainbow No. 2 and York Assembly No. 23.
Burial was in Central Cemetery, Rye, with committal services by the Rev. Dr. Dietrich.
Arthur H. Rogers
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Arthur H. Rogers, 82, of 263 Rockland St., were held MOnday at the Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth. The Rev. Trace Browning, assistant rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, officiated.
In attendance were members of the church and of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by the Rev. Browning.
