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Margaret P. Seavey
PORTSMOUTH - Margaret P. (Pinkham) Seavey, 88, of 581 Colonial Drive, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born June 5, 1911, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Windelina (de Rochemont) Pinkham. She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.
She attended North Congregational Church in Portsmouth.
She had been employed as a waitress at Yoken's in Portsmouth, Warren's in Kittery, and Howard Johnson's in Portsmouth.
She was the wife of Clifton S. Seavey.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (Seavey) Lind and her husband, Paul, of Hutchinson, Minn.; two grandsons, Darin Lind of Wheeling, Ill., and Adam Lind of Minneapolis, a sister, Myrtle Frost of Portsmouth; and a sister-in-law, Anne Richards of Haverhill, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Helen M. Dowd
PORTSMOUTH - Helen M. Dowd, 66, of 20 Islington St., died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
Born April 24, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Irene M. (Martell) Thomson. She was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth except for a two-year stay in Germany. She was a 1951 graduate of Portsmouth High School.
She was a past employee of First National Bank of Portsmouth, Newberry's, and a school bus driver for Jancar Transportation.
She was an avid cook and had a keen interest in antique furniture. She loved being a mother and grandmother.
Survivors include a son, Buddy Dowd and wife, Elizabeth, of Rye; a daughter, Diane Dowd-Werry and husband, Andrew Werry, of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Caitlin and Thomas Dowd, and Douglas Werry; two sisters, Carol Ireland and Betsy Thomson of Portsmouth; a brother, Robert Thomson of Portsmouth; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph Jr., John, and Richard Thomson; and a sister, Irene Mary Larin.
Eva M. Giustini
PORTSMOUTH - Eva M. Giustini, 100, a resident of the Edgewood Centre where she lived for the past 16 years, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Born June 27, 1899, in Burlington, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dora (Beaudry) Maynard. She was an 80-year resident of Portsmouth, having worked in the city of Portsmouth during the '50s and '60s.
On her 100th birthday, Mayor Evelyn Sirrell issued a proclamation honoring Eva for her faithful service to the city.
She was the wife of the late Nick Giustini.
She has no living relatives. She leaves her longtime friend, Theresa Hickey.
She was predeceased by her sister, Mrs. Lena Thibeault.
E. Ruth Hammond
RYE - E. Ruth Hammond, 88, of 795 Washington Road died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at Webster at Rye.
Born Nov. 13, 1910, in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Kate Alice (Lamprey) Miles. She attended grade school in Rye and was a 1929 graduate of Portsmouth High School.
She was the first woman in Rye to serve on jury duty, and the first woman moderator for Rye town meetings. During World War II, she served as an aircraft spotter, achieving the rank of lieutenant.
She served as master of the Rye Grange, which is now the Hampton Grange; worthy matron of Rivermouth Chapter 54, Order of Eastern Star, in Portsmouth; state chaplain for the Good Samaritan's Club; and was a member of the Darning Needle Club. She also served on the Rye Ambulance Corps for over 10 years during the 1960s.
In 1986 she and her husband moved to Webster at Rye. Since then, she was been an active member of the retirement community. She served as the former resident chaplain, a volunteer for the activities department, and played the organ.
She was the wife of the late Ralph Hammond, who died in 1993.
Survivors include a daughter, Alice Ruth Fogg of Port Richey, Fla.; a son, Philip Ralph Hammond of Hartland, Vt.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Annie Kucharski of Rye; and several nieces and nephews.
Frank Stimac
LACONIA - Frank Stimac, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia, surrounded by his family.
Born June 16, 1914, in Dodgeville, Mich., he was the son of the late Matt and Johanna Stimac.
During World War II, he served in the Coast Guard in Alaska.
After working for Grevior Furniture in Franklin, he started Stimac Refrigeration.
He was the husband of the late Constance Elder Stimac, who died July 6, 1999.
Survivors include two daughters, Thane and Peter Butt of Shelburne, Vt., and Jennifer Stimac, Larry Howe and Kodiak of Portsmouth; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Victoria Butt of Shelburne; a brother, Matt Stimac of Spring Hill, Fla.; and a sister, Mary Engstrom of Santee, Calif.
Leonidas E. Taylor Jr.
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Leonidas E. "Blackie" Taylor Jr. were held Monday from Buckminster Chapel with services at the Bethany Congregational Christian Church in Rye. The Rev. Dennis Marasco of Bethany Congregational Christian Church officiated.
Mr. Taylor's granddaughter, Tammi Nelson, read the 23rd Psalm, and another granddaughter, Kristi Nelson, was vocalist. Organist was Marjorie Scully.
In attendance were members of the church, representatives from Golter Plumbing & Heating, and representative from former Knight Plumbing & Heating.
The American flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to his son, Bernard C. Taylor, who then presented it to Mr. Taylor's brother, Richard Taylor.
Burial was in Central Cemetery in Rye, with committal services a nephew of Mr. Taylor, the Rev. Thomas Duston, pastor, of Sacred Heart Church in Marlboro, Mass.
Bearers were Walter Lutz, Alex Cote, Samuel Curtis Jr., Thomas Marden, Bernard Taylor II and Craig Krespach.
James R. Glidden
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for James R. Glidden, 77, of 19 Coleman Drive, Newington, were held from the Buckminster Chapel with graveside services at the Newington Cemetery. The Rev. John Filler, pastor of the Newington Town Church, officiated.
Masonic services by St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM of Portsmouth were conducted by Worshipful Master Donald L. Stevens; Senior Warden William S. Sawyer; A. Kenneth Day, chaplain; Robert E. Buffum, past master; Francis N. Bridge, past master; Calvin Wilder, past master; and Wallace G. Nelson, tyler.
An honor guard was formed by the Newington Fire Department including Chief Larry Wall, Assistant Chief Roy Greenleaf, and David Low, John Klanchesser, Tom McQuade, Ken Stanley and Andy Frechette.
In attendance were members of the Newington Town Church and from St. Andrew's Lodge No. 56 F&AM of Portsmouth.
The American flag was presented by Fire Chief Wall to Mr. Glidden's granddaughter, Darlene Lyon, and grandson Gary Lyon.
Harold A. Piche
SUN CITY, Ariz. - Harold A. Piche, 81, died July 31, 1999, at his home after a long period of illness.
Born Nov. 22, 1917, in Portsmouth, he was the youngest of five children born to the late Eugene and Annie (Jameson) Piche. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.
He began a career at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. During World War II, he served in the Army and attended Officers Training School in Bennington, Ga. He was an active member of the Naval Reserves until 1950.
In 1979, he retired from the shipyard as a supervisor and equipment specialist in submarine construction and repair.
He was an active member of the Piscataqua Ski Club in the late '40s and early '50s, and a member of the ski team. He was a founder of the Rockingham County Kennel Club, serving many years as president.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eldora (Dodi) Piche in 1988.
Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne Baily of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Pamela Barrett of Greenland, N.H.; two granddaughters, Mindy Jeffco of Rye and Kelly Poindexter of Greenland; two great-grandsons, Tucker and Winston Poindexter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by four brothers and sisters. His brother, Daniel Piche of York, died in February 1999.
Muriel E. Greenwood
YORK - Muriel E. Greenwood, 79, of 18 Williams Ave., died Saturday Aug. 14, 1999 at York Hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1920, in White Plains, N.Y., she was the daughter of John E. and Carmen R. (Scherrer) Gluth.
She received her nursing training at Lennox Hill Hospital. During World War II she served in the Army Nursing Corps in the United States and Europe. After the war, she received a bachelor of science degree from New York University.
For many years she was an emergency room nurse at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Mass. She later moved to York and was a nursing supervisor at York Hospital. After retiring, she enjoyed working at Foster's Flower Shop in York.
She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, a past president of York Hospice, a volunteer at York Hospital, and a trustee of York Library. She was an actress and comedian at the Abington (Mass.) Little Theatre.
An avid reader and gardener, she was also an expert seamstress.
She enjoyed traveling, and had toured throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central America.
She was the wife of Wilfrid F. Greenwood for 53 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Mark E. Greenwood of Lee, Dr. Kent S. Greenwood of Lunenburg, Mass., and Ross L. Greenwood of Sweetwater, Tenn.; a daughter, Dr. Donna Greenwood of Scarboro, Maine; a sister, Constance Ohlson of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; many nieces and one nephew.
Ralph P. Knight
CONCORD - Ralph P. Knight, 92, of 33 Christian Ave., and formerly of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at the Hospice House in Concord.
Born Aug. 14, 1907, in Beverly, Mass., he was the son of Earl C. and Harriet E. (Evans) Knight. He graduated from Eliot (Maine) High School in 1925 and attended the G.E. School in Lynn, Mass. He had lived in Concord for the past 20 years and spent his summers at his cottage in Alton, N.H.
For more than 33 years, he worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, retiring from the design division Nov. 1, 1969.
He was a member of the South Congregational Church in Concord, St. John's Lodge No. 1 F & AM of Portsmouth and the American Association of Retired Persons.
He enjoyed raising roses and tulips; traveling; square-dancing; golfing and fishing.
He was the husband of the late Winnie (Pinkham) Knight.
Survivors include a son, William E. Knight of Concord; two grandsons, Stephen W. and Gregory E. Knight of Concord; a daughter-in-law, Patricia A. Knight; and two sisters, Mrs. Matthew Currier of Rochester and Mrs. Francis Hett of Eliot.
He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Robert McGrath, formerly of Neptune City, N.J.
Howard R. Holt
PORTSMOUTH - Howard R. Holt, 82, of 395 South St., died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born June 20, 1917, in Berlin, he was the son of the late Eric and Oliva Holt. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1935 and from Bryant-Stratton College in 1948. Before moving to Portsmouth in 1968, he lived in Rochester.
From 1935 to 1940, he served in the Civil Conservation Corps and then entered the Army Air Corps, serving in the Pacific during World War II.
Before retiring in 1977 after 31 years, he worked as an office manager at the Public Service Co.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Portsmouth, the Humane Lodge in Rochester, the Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Portsmouth and Dover, the New Hampshire Consistory 32 of Nashua and the Rochester School Board; was past president of the Great East Lake Association in Sanbornville, the Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis in Portsmouth; and served on the board of the Salvation Army in Rochester.
He was the husband of Jessie S. (Speedie) Holt.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Thomas Holt of Weatherford, Texas; two daughters, Beatrice Marconi and her husband, William, of Portsmouth and Janat Vincinguerra and her husband, Frank, of Portsmouth; five grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice Craig of Portsmouth; and two nieces and a nephew.
