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Roger W. Smith
HAMPTON - Roger W. Smith, 68, of 13 Edgewood Drive, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Exeter Healthcare Inc.
Born Feb. 29, 1932, in Manchester, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Esther G. (Dionne) Smith. He had lived in Hampton since 1961, coming from Portsmouth.
He attended St. Patrick's School in Portsmouth and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.
For many years he worked as a carpenter. He was self-employed for several years and also worked for union locals in portsmouth, Lawrence, Mass., and Lowell, Mass. He served 23 years as a member of the Army National Guard.
He was a ham radio operator with the call sign KA1VB and enjoyed traveling in the family motor home. He and his wife were active members of the Seacoast Square Dancers of Dover and the Olde Towne Squares of Newburyport, Mass.
He was the husband of Betty L. (Brown) Smith of Hampton for 43 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Jeffrey W. Smith, and his wife, Heather, of Newmarket; two daughters, Deborah J. Langley, and her husband, James, of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Diane M. Lamie, and her husband Charles of Hampton; four grandchildren; a sister, Ann L. Wooles of Londonderry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
William E. Adams
YORK - William E. Adams, 92, of York Street, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at the Harbor Home.
Born May 12, 1907, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Ralph E. and Martha (McMullen) Adams. He was a 1926 graduate of York High School.
For 26 years, he was a carpenter in Shop No. 64 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. After retiring from the yard in 1967, he worked as a carpenter for Clarence B. Witham Construction in York. He built his own home on York Street and enjoyed making things for his home in his woodshop.
He was a member of the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge in York and a member of the York Golf and Tennis Club.
He was the husband of Raidee (Pierce) Adams of York Harbor for more than 70 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include five nephews, Robert Towne of East Wakefield, N.H., Stephen Towne of Dover, Joseph Adams of Dracut, Mass., Roger Pierce of Long Beach, Calif., and Edward Adams of Dundee, Ill.; and four nieces, Rhonda Wilson of Northwood, N.H., Betty Pierce Potter of Oregon, Maureen Downey of Chelsea, Mass., and Marilyn Nolan of Andover, Mass.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Bowie and Gertrude Hutchins, and a brother, Ralph Adams.
Edward J. Farley
MOODY BEACH, Maine - Edward J. Farley, 75, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at York Hospital.
Born in New Jersey, he had a 35-year banking career, culminating most notably in the development of automated teller machines, and a senior vice presidency at First Fidelity Bank, Newark, N.J.
A World War II veteran of the Marine Corps, he was decorated with the Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon, good conduct ribbon, and expert rifleman ribbon.
He was a graduate of Seton Hall University. He received his master's degree at the Graduate School of Consumer Banking, University of Virginia, for whom he served on the thesis advisory committee and the board of trustees. He received the most outstanding thesis award for the Class of 1967.
After three decades in Caldwell, N.J., he retired to Maine in 1990 and spent most of his time enhancing the lives of his grandchildren. He was also an avid reader, adventurous traveler and golf enthusiast.
He was the husband of Mary B. Farley for 50 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Ann Farley McHugh of Farmington, Conn., Kevin Farley of York, and Megan Farley Reid of York; as well as six grandchildren.
He lived the words of the Marine Corps motto: "Semper Fidelis" "Always Faithful."
Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at St. George's Episcopal Church, York Harbor.
Robert J. Brunelle
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Dr. Robert J. Brunelle, 68, of 25 Nutter Blvd., died Friday, March 17, 2000, at the West Roxbury Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury, Mass., after a brief period of illness.
Born April 24, 1931, in Manchester, N.H., he was the son of Alphonse and Cecile (Bourque) Brunelle.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War. After the service, he graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He has resided since 1957 in Rochester, where he operated his health center. He was a member and past president of NH G.P.C. Group and later the NH Straight Chiropractic Society. He was very dedicated to his patients and was involved in research, having started to write a book.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna Berry of North Hampton, Denise Alenskis of Nottingham, Rene and her husband, Jon Pierre Sirois, of St. Albans, Vt.; grandchildren, Ryan Berry of Hampton, Nicholas and Courtney Alenskis of Nottingham, and Brandon and Brittany Sirois of St. Albans, Vt.; his fiancee, Doris Moreau of Rochester and her daughter, Kimberley Mather of Middleton, N.H.; his brother, Dr. Maurice Brunelle, DC, and his sister, Dr. Jeannine Brunelle, DC, both of Manchester,. N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Leslie Brunelle, in 1976.
Patrick J. O'Shea
PORTSMOUTH - Patrick J. O'Shea, 72, of 52 Gosling Road, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at his home after a period of failing health.
He was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Connecticut. After high school he served in the Army. He was a Portsmouth resident for the past 12 years.
Before retiring he worked many years as a plumber and electrician.
He was the husband of Kathryn (Dunlop) O'Shea.
Charles E. Holt Jr.
DURHAM - Charles E. Holt Jr., 77, of Fairchild Drive, former head coach of the University of New Hampshire's men's hockey team, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at his home following a long period of failing health.
Born July 17, 1922, in Melrose, Mass., he was the son of Charles E. and Candace M. (Bradley) Holt. He graduated from Melrose High School in Melrose, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.
He served in the Navy in World War II.
He coached ice hockey for 39 years. After spending 18 years as the head coach of the UNH men's team, he retired in 1986. He then became the head coach for Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine. Before his tenure at UNH, he recorded 65 victories as head coach at Colby College.
He was a three-time recipient of the Spencer T. Penrose Award, which is awarded to the nation's most outstanding college hockey coach. He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997.
He was the husband of Nancy (Gile) Holt for 51 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Bradley G. Holt of New Hampton, N.H.; a daughter, Brenda (Mrs. Michael) Mullaney of Durham; a sister, Shirley MacLachlan of Dennis, Mass.; four grandchildren, Sean and Brian Holt, and Ashley and Kyle Mullaney, all of Durham, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.
Phillis M. Annacone
HAMPTON - Phillis M. Annacone, 91, of 23 Keene Lane, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Exeter Hospital.
Born Feb. 22, 1909, in Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of John and Carmelia (Mercurio) Galluzzo. She came to America in 1918, settling in Somerville, Mass., and summered in Hampton since 1958 before moving here in 1976.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church.
She was the widow of Jerry Annacone, who died in 1981.
Survivors include two daughters, Rose Marino and Camille Brigandi, both of Hampton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Hazel Pridham
PORTSMOUTH - Hazel Pridham, 81, died peacefully Friday, March 17, 2000, at the Edgewood Center.
Born April 20, 1918, in Portsmouth, she attended public schools and was a longtime resident of Puddle Dock.
She leaves behind many friends.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Pridham.
Survivors include her sister, Blanche Pridham; nephews Melvin Pendergast and family; Sherman Pridham and his wife, Catharine, and Shawn Pridham; and grandniece and grandnephew, Shelley and Stephen Pridham.
J. Robert Curran Jr.
EXETER - The funeral for J. Robert Curran Jr., 65, of 12 Jady Hill Ave., was held Friday from the Stockbridge Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Michael's Church. The Rev. John Mazzei, associated pastor, was the celebrant. John Kelly was soloist. Denise Kelly was organist. Acolytes were Ray Russell, Al Markey and Ben Blancato. The readings were by Mary Nedder and Lynette Chase. Words of remembrance were offered by Maureen Longo. Burial followed in the Exeter Cemetery with committal prayers by the Rev. Mazzei. Pallbearers were John Folland, Don Phillips, Jackie Broderick, Jim Plourde, Ted Kukesh and Mike Deschambeault.
Harry L. Haynes
YARMOUTHPORT, Mass. - Harry L. Haynes died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Cranberry Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born and raised in Rye, N.H., he was an exceptional athlete all his life, skiing Tuckerman's Ravine on Mount Washington and working summers as a lifeguard in Ogunquit, Maine. He later enjoyed playing golf and was a member of St. Andrew's and Ardsley Country clubs and King's Way.
He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of New Hampshire, where he was a member of Theta Chi and played varsity football for three years. He then attended Rutgers University, where he did graduate work in medical entomology. After receiving his master's and doctorate, he remained at Rutgers and worked on the government Malaria Prevention Project for the armed forces in the Pacific Theater.
After World War II, he worked in research and development for Union Carbide at Boyce Thompson Institute in Yonkers, N.Y., where his efforts resulted in the development of many agricultural products, including 6-12 and Sevin. He was also widely published in scientific journals. Later in his career, he moved to corporate headquarters in New York City, where he was associate director of corporate health. He resided in Irvington, N.Y., until his retirement in 1984, when he moved to Cape Cod.
He was the husband of Naomi (Kreidler) Haynes.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Alexandra Haynes-Buob of Bradford, Vt.; a son, Steven Haynes of Harwich; Mass., and a sister, Nona Philbrick of Rye.
Burns G. Wright
WESTBROOK, Maine - Burns G. Wright, 95, of 17 Mechanic St., died unexpectedly Thursday, March 16, 2000, at his residence.
Born Aug. 5, 1904, in California Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of Charles and Susan (Bubar) Wright. He was raised in Caribou, Maine, and attended schools there.
During the 1940s, he worked at the Portland Shipyard and in the maintenance department of the American Woolen Mills in Dover-Foxcroft. He later was employed as an electrician for 15 years at Wheeler Electronics in Waterbury, Conn., retiring in 1970.
He enjoyed woodworking and repairing electrical engines.
He was the wife of the late Hazel (Donovan) Wright, who died in 1978.
Survivors include one son, Calvin B. Wright and his wife, Constance, of Windham, Maine; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Elizabeth) Crossman of Windham, N.H., and Mrs. Douglas (Vesta) Starbird of Cape Neddick, Maine; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Jeffry Starbird, who died in 1989, and Linda Sue Wright Bezgembluk, who died in 1997; and by a great-grandson, Cory Wright, who died in 1999.
Rudolph W. Kowalski Jr.
KINGSTON - Rudolph W. "Rudy" Kowalski Jr., 64, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at his home.
Born June 21, 1935, in Putnam, Conn., he was the son of Sophie (Charzan) Kowalski of Woodstock, Conn., and Rudolph W. Kowalski Sr. Kowalski was a graduate of Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, Conn. He lived in Connecticut for several years and in New Hampshire for the past 21 years, moving to Kingston in 1999 from Fremont.
For 17 years, he was a training instructor for Seabrook Station. Before this, he worked for the Pratt and Whitney Co. and the Knolls Atomic Power Lab, both in Connecticut.
He was veteran of the Army, Connecticut National Guard and was a member of the Kingston Veterans Club.
He enjoyed working with stained glass and was always on the go. He enjoyed driving his Corvette.
He was the husband of Betty J. (Newth) Kowalski of Kingston for 47 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include four daughters, Patti K. Chicky of Fremont, Kim K. Haer and her husband, Steve, of Johnstown, Pa., Heidi K. Diamond and her husband, Jeff, of Fremont, and Tracy Kowalski of Burlington, Vt; and nine grandchildren.
