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Audrey R. Miller
SOUTH HAMPTON - Audrey R. Miller, R.N., of 44 Whitehall Road, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., after a long illness. She was 77.
Throughout her life, she was an ardent and articulate advocate for enhancing the lives of children at home, her community and in underdeveloped countries; increasing educational opportunities for all youth; safeguarding endangered wildlife and the environment; and strengthening her community.
Born May 5, 1923, in Watertown, Mass., she was the daughter of the late James F. and Muriel (Henderson) Ryan. She and her husband, Richard H. Miller Jr., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. They lived at 44 Whitehall Road for more than 36 years.
Like many others of her generation, she was deeply influenced by the events of the Great Depression and World War II. Over the years, she transferred many of those characteristics, principles and values to her six children, including respecting everyone, no matter their position or status in life, race or religion; embracing diversity and promoting tolerance; and finding ways for people of different cultures and backgrounds to learn from each other and live together peacefully.
After graduation from Arlington (Mass.) High School in 1941, she persevered despite family and financial restraints to earn a registered nursing degree in psychiatry in 1945 from the McLean Hospital School of Nursing in Belmont, Mass. Over the next 19 years, she served as a head nurse, supervisor of in-service education and recreational therapist at McLean.
While living in Belmont, she was active in many civic and educational endeavors. She was a founder and vice president of the Massachusetts Zoological Society and a trustee of the Belmont Day School. In 1964, she left her profession temporarily to meet family needs.
Soon afterward, she and her husband decided their family would flourish more positively in a rural setting. They discovered such a life in South Hampton, and contributed more than their fair share to their community over the years.
There, she and her family grew together, and worked with the local 4-H group to start a small farm, gradually increasing their menagerie. She quickly became known for providing a safe haven for people and critters in pain, opening the doors of their home and barn to lost or abandoned animals.
Many South Hampton and Amesbury, Mass., residents still recall the time in April 1969 when the entire barn and much of the homestead burned. While no people or animals were lost in the mid-morning blaze, firefighters still remember carrying family heirlooms along with aquariums holding Mrs. Miller's iguanas, snakes and gerbils to safety as sprays of water poured over smoldering embers.
About the same time, she became intimately involved in supporting international efforts to aid children in underdeveloped countries and to campaign for several years to significantly upgrade the town's elementary school.
During this period, she served as a head nurse at Haverhill Nursing Home in Haverhill, Mass., and Hillside and Maplewood nursing homes in Amesbury. She retired in 1986 because of arthritis.
She also served as supervisor of the checklist in South Hampton, was a trustee of the Barnard (School) Trust, and was a founding member and membership secretary of the South Hampton Committee for Voters' Rights and Information.
Throughout her life, she was an avid birdwatcher and conservationist, trekking to Plum Island in Newburyport, Mass., and out-of-the-way places in New Hampshire and Maine to spot unique species or just enjoy the varieties that visit according to the season. For many years, she also enjoyed exposing her family to the nuances of camping in the White Mountains, especially around Mad River.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Jonathan R. Miller of South Hampton, Richard H. Miller III of Lakewood, Wash., Alexander R. Miller of Salt Lake City, and Christopher G. Miller of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Mary J. Miller of Salisbury, Mass., and Margaret F. Miller of Stratham; seven grandchildren, Emily D. Miller and Peter R. Miller of Stratham, Kimberly Erin Miller of Lakewood, Audrey H. Miller and Alexander R. Miller Jr. of Salt Lake City, Adam R. Miller of South Bend, Ind., and Alexis Miller of Long Beach; three sisters, Doris Doane of Marblehead, Mass., Kathleen Qualitz of Amesbury, and Lorraine Derrick of Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Donald Ryan of Woburn, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews, among them Patricia Cornwell of South Hampton.
MILLER - Audrey R. Miller, 77, of 44 Whitehall Road, South Hampton, died Nov. 11, 2000. Arrangements are by the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., Amesbury, Mass. Calling hours are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Services will follow at St. James Episcopal Church in Amesbury. Burial will be in South Hampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Miller asked that contributions be made to St. James Episcopal Church in Amesbury or the Barnard School.
Madeline M. King
RYE - Madeline M. King, 83, of Straws Point, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at the Exeter Healthcare following a lengthy illness.
She was born June 5, 1917, in Manchester, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Cronin) Welch.
She was a former longtime resident before moving to Straws Point in 1967.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
The family includes her husband of 64 years, Kevin King of Rye; her son, Kevin M. King and his wife, Sandra, of Stratham; three grandchildren, Mark M. King and his wife, Robin, of Brentwood, Kendra King Weller and her husband, David, of Dover, and Daryl King and girlfriend, Michele Long, of Stratham; three great-grandchildren, Kevin D. King and Ashley King, both of Brentwood, and Kaitlin Weller of Dover; and two nephews.
She was predeceased by a grandson, Randy M. King, who died in 1963, and a son, David J. King, who died in 1971; and two sisters, Lillian Reber and Hannah McLaughlin, and a brother, Walter Welch, all from Manchester.
KING - Madeline M. King, 83, of Straws Point, Rye, died Nov. 10, 2000. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Theresa Church, 815 Central Road, Rye. Burial will follow in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Exeter Healthcare, South Wing Fund, 4 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH 03833. Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter, is in charge of arrangements.
John Donald Staples
ELIOT, Maine - A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, for John Donald "Pete" Staples in the Eliot Baptist Church on Route 236.
Officiating for the service were the Rev. Stan Rockafellow of the Eliot Baptist Church and the Rev. Dr. David Avery of the First Congregational Church of Eliot. In attendance were members past and present of the Eliot, Kittery and Kittery Point fire departments; members of Eliot High School, Class of 1936; representatives from MSAD No. 35, the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association, First Congregational Church of Eliot, the town of Eliot, Naval Lodge No. 184, fellow outdoorsmen, and many friends and family.
Fond words of remembrance were offered by his daughter, Helen Sullivan, and her children Cynthia, Robert and Thomas. Special words of kindness were spoken by his dear friend, Florence Moulton.
The service continued with a procession past his home, a stop at the Eliot Fire Department for honors from the members, and a stop at the Eliot Meat Market where he spent so much time pondering the issues of the town.
At Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, committal prayers were offered by the ministers. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Robert and Thomas Sullivan; nephew Richard Tessmer; great-nephews Eric and Matt Tessmer; and good friend Doug Turner.
He was also honored with the four honorary pallbearers, longtime friends Orland McPherson, Leon Morgridge, Dick Goodwin and Donald Webber Sr.
A time of remembrance and sharing continued at the First Congregational Church parish hall.
Theodora G. Paisley
KITTERY, Maine - Theodora G. Paisley, 88, formerly of Jones Avenue died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at York Hospital.
Born Jan. 11, 1912, in Walliston, Mass., she was a daughter of Theodore and Alda Shay Hay and attended local schools. She and her family later moved to Portsmouth, N.H., where she attended the later part of high school and graduated.
She and her husband, Kenneth H. Paisley, were married in May 7, 1933, and were married for more than 56 years before his death. She made Kittery her home for more than 60 years.
An avid bowler, she belonged to the Coffee Breakers and the Lame Ducks bowling leagues, as well as the Riverside Women's Club. She attended and was a longtime supporter of the Second Christian Church of Kittery. She enjoyed going out to dinner, music, and had a great love of dancing.
She served the Orchard Grove Cemetery Association in Kittery as the secretary for many years.
One of her favorite activities was spending time with her beloved family at camp in Hope. She was always up to a challenge, even a ride on her grandson's motorcycle. Her handmade gifts given throughout the years will be remembered and treasured.
She is survived by her daughter, Liz Higgs of Kittery; two sons and their wives, John H. and Beatrice Paisley of Kittery, and William and Marie Paisley of Kittery; a brother, Richard Hay of Portsmouth; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Scott of Kittery and Elsie Wilson of Hope.
PAISLEY - Theodora G. Paisley, 88, formerly of Jones Avenue, Kittery, Maine, died Nov. 10, 2000, at York Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, US Route 1 Bypass, Kittery, ME 03904. Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made in her memory to the Rice Public Library, Walker Street, Kittery, ME 03904. Arrangements are by the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home.
Gertrude M. Claus
HAMPTON - Gertrude M. Claus, 97, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at the Seacoast Health Center, where she had been a resident since 1989.
Born Oct. 21, 1903, in Carsonville, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John and Alwilda M. (Parlee) Leiper.
She attended schools in Canada before moving to Massachusetts at age 18. She graduated from Lawrence (Mass.) General Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse in 1926.
She was employed at Lawrence General Hospital before she became employed as the nursing supervisor at the former Greenwood, Blenwood and Broadway nursing homes in Methuen, Mass.
She was a former resident of Methuen, from 1931 to 1986, when she moved to Hampton.
She was a former member of the United Methodist Church of Lawrence and was currently a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association and the Hampton Senior Citizens.
She was the wife of the late Carl E. Claus, who died in 1989.
Family members include one son, the Rev. C. Edward Claus and his wife, Carol, of York, Maine; three grandsons, Dale Claus of York, Joel Claus and his wife, Theresa, of Conway, and Tracy Claus of Merrimack; and several nieces and nephews.
CLAUS - Gertrude M. Claus of Hampton died Nov. 7, 2000. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the United Methodist Church, Hampton. Friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842; or to the United Methodist Church, 207 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA 01842. Arrangements by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
Gregory W. Watters
MYSTIC, Conn. - Retired Navy Master Chief Gregory W. Watters, of 102 Deerfield Ridge Drive, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2000, at his residence.
Born April 25, 1932, in Winooski, Vt., he was the son of Wendell W. and Laura Patrick Watters.
He married Dorothy Mawby on Jan. 29, 1953, in Portsmouth, N.H.
He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1951 and entered the Navy, serving for 23 years and retiring May 31, 1974. He started his submarine service on the USS Croaker, and when he retired, he was the chief of the boat on the USS Sam Houston. He received the Navy Achievement Medal and seven Good Conduct medals.
He then worked as an electronics tech engineer at Electric Boat Co. in Groton for 14 years, the Mystic Seaport for 10 years and then as a crossing guard for the town of Groton at Gungywamp Road and Sailfish Drive.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Groton, the Fleet Reserve Branch 20, and was a member of AA for 11 years in the Groton-Mystic-Noank area.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gregory A. Watters of Groton and Douglas A. Watters of Ledyard; three daughters, Kathryn L. Painter of Griswold, Patricia A. Vincente of Oakdale, and Susan M. Mumford of North Stonington; a sister, Flora E. Fairbanks of Georgia, Vt.; and eight grandchildren.
WATTERS - Retired Navy Master Chief Gregory W. Watters, of 102 Deerfield Ridge Drive, Mystic, Conn., died Nov. 10, 2000. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, Conn. Interment with military honors will be in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Donations in his memory may be directed to Hospice of S.E. Connecticut, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382.
Bradley F. d'Entremont
YORK, Maine - Bradley F. d'Entremont, 75, of York, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2000, at York Hospital.
Born Sept. 9, 1925, in Kittery Point, Maine, he was the son of the late Simeon and Annie (Phillips) d'Entremont.
He graduated from Traip Academy in Kittery and then attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston.
He served his country while in the Army Armored Infantry during World War II. He and two of his brothers served in the European Theatre of operations during the war, and all returned home safely.
He was a well-known interior designer who decorated and worked on remodeling projects for many well-to-do families in the York County area and beyond.
He loved to do holiday decorating in his home and homes of friends.
He was an avid collector of antiques, especially old furniture, and enjoyed eating out at various restaurants.
He is survived by three brothers, Charles of York, Phillip of Rockwood and Robert of Centerville, Mass.
He will be remembered and missed by his three nephews, two nieces and one grandniece.
D'ENTREMONT - Bradley F. d'Entremont, 75, of York, Maine, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2000, at York Hospital. There will be no funeral services or visitation held. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Baptist Cemetery, Kittery Point, Maine. The Rev. Robert d'Entremont, brother of Bradley, will preside over the graveside service. Contributions may be made to the Community Relations and Development of York Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909-9978. Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson-Cooper Funeral Home, 21 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine.
Delfo J. Caminati
RYE BEACH - Services for Delfo J. Caminati, 89, of 665 Central Road, were held Saturday at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. The Rev. Gordon Allen, rector emeritus of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, officiated. Words of remembrance were offered by Mr. Caminati's grandchildren and friends. Private interment was in the Central Cemetery with the committal service conducted by Father Allen.
Gordon "Red" Corbin
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Gordon "Red" Corbin, 74, longtime resident of Portsmouth, N.H., died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at his retirement home in Asheville.
One of four brothers and two sisters, he was born on March 28, 1926, at his family's home at 133 Orchard St. in Portsmouth. As a boy, "Red" was devilish during the week, but on Sunday paused to sing in two of Portsmouth's church choirs: St. John's Episcopal and the United Methodist.
He graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., in 1946, and married Kathleen Palmer Brown of Exeter, N.H., in 1950; six children followed between 1951 and 1964. Never without a job, he helped provide for his family as a florist, policeman, car salesman, entrepreneur (he and his wife owned and operated a bowling alley in Plaistow, N.H., for eight years), and ad rep for the Portsmouth Herald.
After retiring as a warehouse manager for Seabrook Station in 1990, he took a part-time job at the Portsmouth Parking Garage, where he will be remembered by tourists for his good directions, and by his co-workers for facing all the dollar bills the same way.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen, of Asheville; two sisters, Dorothy Corbin of Billerica, Mass., and Ruth Langton of Bradenton, Fla.; six children, all living in the local area, Vicki Robinson, Sharon Rhodes, William Corbin, Jo-Ann Corbin, Stephen Corbin and Jennifer Corbin; five granddaughters, Stacy Robinson of Washington, D.C., Erica Jones of Brookline, Mass., Rochelle Jones of Portsmouth, Cynthia Newsom of Preston, Ohio, and Marissa Corbin of Rochester, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews.
Strung through the personal memories of each of his survivors is the common thread of a man who lived and let live, loved his home and his family, all sports (whether they involved a ball or not), and a good story - especially when it was his own.
CORBIN - Gordon "Red" Corbin, 74, of Asheville, N.C., a longtime resident of Portsmouth, N.H., died Nov. 1, 2000. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the United Methodist Church, 129 Miller Ave., Portsmouth. Family, friends and neighbors are welcome.
David T. Pearsall
ELIOT, Maine - David T. Pearsall, 74, of 119 Goodwin Road died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, peacefully at his home after a long illness.
Born March 9, 1926, he was a son of Robert E. and Emily Thornton Pearsall. He attended local schools and graduated from Eliot High School, Class of 1944. He attended the University of Maine, Orono, and graduated from Industrial Mechanics School in Dover.
He was married to his loving wife of 52 years, Eleanor Goodwin Pearsall, in 1948. Together they started and operated an automobile repair garage at their home. Later it became a farm and industrial equipment shop, now East Eliot Garage, which he ran for more than 40 years.
He was a member and wagon master of the Chickadee Chapter of the Good Sam Club, enjoying the trips and time away in their motor home. He was a member and former director of the New England Farm Dealers Association; a member of the Eliot American Legion Post No. 188; and a past member of the Eliot Police Department. He attended the Eliot United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter and her husband, Bonnibelle A. and Larry Bate of Eliot; two sons, Terry Pearsall and his wife, Terrie, of Sanford, and David N. Pearsall of New Milford, Conn.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two nieces and one nephew.
PEARSALL - David T. Pearsall, 74, of 119 Goodwin Road, Eliot, Maine, died Nov. 10, 2000, at his home. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at the Eliot United Methodist Church. Friends and family are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road/ US Route 1 Bypass, Kittery, Maine. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in his memory to the Eliot Police Benevolent Association Defibrillator Fund, c/o Eliot Police Department, 141 State Road, Eliot ME 03903. Arrangements are by the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, ME 03904.
