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William E. Magnan
LEE - William E. "Pete" Magnan, 76, of Evergreen Terrace, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Exeter Healthcare after a long illness.
He was born Sept. 23, 1925, in Exeter, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Grondin) Magnan.
He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Hancock during World War II. He was formerly employed as a police officer in the town of Exeter and as a security guard at the Rockingham County Jail in Brentwood. He was also formerly employed at Hardy's Chemical Plant, and most recently he worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Newmarket Highway Department before retiring.
Pete enjoyed working outside around the house. He was an avid golfer, having belonged to the Exeter Country Club for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Club No. 67 in Newmarket, and was a past president of the Lions Club in Exeter. He also enjoyed traveling in his later years.
He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Virginia (Mitchell) Magnan.
He is survived by his friend and companion of 22 years, Irene J. Bond of Lee; his niece, Donna Mitchell of Londonderry, N.H.; and his nephew, Paul Lachapelle of Exeter.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Martin and Richard Magnan; and two sisters, Anita Harrity and Florence Turcotte.
MAGNAN - William E. "Pete" Magnan, 76, of Evergreen Terrace, Lee, died May 7, 2002. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. only, today (Thursday) at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at St. Michael's Church, located on the corner of Front Street and Lincoln Street in Exeter. Burial with military honors will follow at the Exeter Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Dover Hospice, c/o Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820.
William J. Weibel Jr.
HENNIKER - William J. "Joe" Weibel Jr., 38, died suddenly at his home on April 22, 2002.
A former resident of Portsmouth, he was born April 24, 1963.
He was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Audubon Society, who once canoed the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, having flown in a prop plane with his brother, Bobby, to their starting point in Canada. He also enjoyed fishing, hiking and skiing. In his youth he was a competitive swimmer and a certified life guard and was awarded the highest honor in Boy Scouting, that of Eagle Scout. He spent much of his spare time drawing, painting and photographing the wildlife of New Hampshire.
Called the "Gentle Giant" by his neighbors and friends, he had a reputation for protecting those undergoing ridicule and harm. He cared deeply about children and was attentive and patient with them. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. But his greatest gift was his faith - his faith in God, his faith in people and his faith that tomorrow would be a better day.
In addition to his parents, family members include his 5-year-old daughter, Jamie Nicole Weibel-Marsland; two sisters; three nephews; his paternal grandmother; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was a religious person who found solace and community in worship. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Sunday, April 28, 2002, at St. Patrick's Church in Jaffrey and was followed by an outdoor ceremony at the Cathedral of Pines, where the rain fell softly upon the more than 100 mourners huddled closely together under the gently dripping canopy of tall pines. His casket came to rest before the stone altar that framed the wilderness stretched beyond it. After the eulogy and final blessings, the sorrowful sound of a lone bagpiper rose through the afternoon mist. It echoed among the trees and drifted away toward Mount Monadnock in the distance, as Mr. Weibel was carried by his family to his final resting place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jamie Weibel Educational Fund, c/o Bank of New Hampshire, 28 Main St., Jaffrey, NH 03452, Attn: Tammy Griffin.
George C. Poore
COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Dr. George C. Poore, 92, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at his home, following a brief illness.
Born on Aug. 28, 1909, in Lawrence, Mass., he was a son of Hezekiah and Mildred Mooers Poore. He was first married to Mary Elizabeth Birdsall, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 5, 1981, in Austin, Pa., he married Jean Smail Brown, who died on Jan. 1, 1986.
He was a 1927 graduate of Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and a 1931 graduate of Yale University. He was a 1935 graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then served a two-year internship at the Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. From 1937 to 1938, he served his residency in urology at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., and from 1938 to 1940 at the Urologic Clinic in Philadelphia. From 1940 to 1942, he had a private practice in urology in Portland, Maine. He then served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II, from 1942 until 1945, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He was a consultant in urology at Fort Dix, N.J., for several years and then moved to Euclid, Ohio, to practice at the Euclid Clinic. In 1974, he moved to Coudersport. He served as chief of staff at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for one year and retired from practice in 1985.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the American Urological Association, the Nu Sigma Nu medical fraternity, Eulalia Lodge #342 F.&A.M. and the Coudersport Consistory and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He enjoyed sailing, gardening, hooking rugs, fly-fishing and hunting.
He is survived by one son, Charles Poore and his wife, Mary, of Frederick, Md.; three daughters, Gene Poore of Ann Arbor, Mich., Nancy Glover and her husband, Richard, of Austin, Pa., and Susan Thorning of San Diego, Calif.; two stepsons, Robert Brown of Houston, Texas, and Frederick Brown and his wife, Barbara, of Elkhart, Ind.; seven grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Spurr of Coudersport, Pa.; and five nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles M. Poore.
POORE - Dr. George C. Poore, 92, of Coudersport, Pa., died May 5, 2002. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2002, at Christ Episcopal Church, North Main Street, Coudersport, Pa., with the Rev. Elaine Silverstrim, rector, officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the service by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. A luncheon for family and friends will be held following the service in the church social hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fickinger Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport, Pa.
Harold E. Grover
ELIOT, Maine - Harold E. Grover, 86, formerly of Pleasant Street, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Harbor Home in York Harbor after a long illness.
He was born on April 2, 1916, in Eliot, a son of John C. and Marion (Fernald) Grover, and graduated from Eliot High School.
He operated the family farm in Eliot for many years.
He was predeceased by a brother, Harlan C. Grover.
Survivors include two brothers, Carlton F. Grover of Winterport and Bernard E. Grover of Kittery; one sister, Mrs. George (Ruth) Hubbard of East Rochester, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews.
GROVER - Harold E. Grover, formerly of Eliot, Maine, died May 7, 2002, in York, Maine. Services will be private, with interment in the First Parish Cemetery, York. Arrangements are by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Brenda B. Bell
RYE, N.H. - Brenda B. (Simpson) Bell, 60, of 294 Harbor Road died unexpectedly while vacationing in Seoul, Korea, on Thursday, May 9, 2002.
She was born in Nashua on Dec. 21, 1941, a daughter of Cora (Smith) Simpson of Hudson, N.H. and the late Edward Simpson. She was a longtime resident of the Nashua and Hudson area, before moving to Rye in 2000.
Mrs. Bell was employed by Fleet Bank (formerly Indian Head Bank) for more than 32 years until her retirement in January 2002.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Prior to moving to Rye, Mrs. Bell was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua.
She was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson. Following her graduation, she attended Daniel Webster College and received a bachelor's degree in business management.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard W. Bell, who died July 31, 1989.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Steven Breen of Nashua and Jeffrey and Carmela Breen of Boston, Mass.; a daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Daniel Joyal of Nashua, N.H.; three beloved grandchildren, Joseph Breen, Jillian Joyal and Cameron Joyal, all of Nashua; two brothers, Herbert Simpson and Edward Simpson Jr., of Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Joyce Dailey of Florida; her companion and friend, Robert Papp of Rye, N.H.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
BELL - Brenda B. (Simpson) Bell of Rye, N.H., died May 9, 2002. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 E. Dunstable Road, Nashua. Friends are invited to attend. Interment prayers and burial will follow immediately in St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson, N.H. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244. Arrangements are in care of the Davis Funeral Home, One Lock St., Nashua.
Nancy J. Leslie
YORK, Maine - Nancy Janice Leslie, 55, of Scotland Bridge Road, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at York Hospital.
She was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Cambridge, Mass., daughter of Albert J. and Viola L. (Morse) Leslie. Ms. Leslie graduated from York High School in 1965 and attended Burdette Business College in Boston.
Most recently she was employed in the admissions office of McIntosh College's Cordon Bleu Culinary College in Dover, N.H. She had also been employed as a sales representative for Seacoast Beauty Supplies of Portsmouth for 13 years, and as a sales representative for McBee Accounting Systems in Bedford, N.H. She was a sales leader and coordinator for Hair Excitement in Rochester, N.H. from 1998 to 2000.
Ms. Leslie loved meeting and talking with people and always had a positive outlook on life, even when she became very ill. She enjoyed all types of sports including skiing.
In addition to her parents of York, she is survived by two brothers, James B. Leslie of South Berwick and Stephen F. Leslie of Wells; three nieces, Andrea Leslie and Erica Leslie, both of South Berwick, and Nicole Leslie of Wells; and one nephew, Jacob Leslie of Wells.
LESLIE - Nancy J. Leslie of Scotland Bridge Road, York, Maine, died May 9, 2002 in York. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, in the First Parish Congregational Church, York Street, York. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eliot. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, N.E. Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086 or the American Diabetes Association, 10 Bangor St., Suite F, Augusta, ME 04338.
Tracey L. Taylor
YORK, Maine - A time of sharing and remembrance for Tracey L. Taylor who died on May 5, 2002 in York was held Wednesday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery.
For the nearly 700 people in attendance, this evening offered an opportunity to share with her family some of the fond memories and mutual experiences that made her life so special to all she touched.
Those in attendance were her family, close family friends and scores of people Tracey touched through school, parenting, work and social activities. All were able to hear some of her favorite music, read poetry that she enjoyed and look at some of the items about Africa that she so cherished. Many were invited back to the home of Tapley and Judy Taylor in Eliot for refreshments following the gathering at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home.
Ann M. Caouette
KITTERY, Maine - A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Ann Marie Caouette who died May 3, 2002 in Portland.
The service was held at St. Raphael Parish in Kittery with the Rev. Fr. Real Nadeau officiating. The parish and choir was led in song by church organist Alfred "Butch" Lapointe. Readings were offered by George Dow, and Ronald Lamontagne served as cross bearer. In attendance were family, friends and co-workers from Portland and from her time here in the local area.
The service continued with a committal service offered by Fr. Nadeau at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot where Ann was laid to rest.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Muriel G. Batchelder
EXETER, N.H. - Muriel G. Batchelder, 75, of Arbor St., died suddenly Friday, May 10, 2002 at the Exeter Hospital.
She was born Aug. 15, 1926 in East Greenwich, R.I., daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Leathers) Henry.
She was a lifelong resident of New Hampshire, having spent the last 15 years in Exeter. She grew up in Plaistow, and was a longtime resident of Kensington.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Advent Church in Amesbury, Mass. and Portsmouth, N.H. She was a former longtime member of the Seabreeze Quilters of Exeter.
In her spare time, she loved spending time with her family, quilting, knitting, and going out for Chinese food.
She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Moses Batchelder, who died on Feb. 12, 1977.
She is survived by three sons, Martin Batchelder of Silver Springs, Md., Gerald Batchelder of Exeter, N.H., and Daniel Batchelder of Gilmanton, N.H.; two daughters, Kathie Felch of Kensington, and Melodee Bishop of Londonderry, N.H.; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gwen Batchelder of Newbury, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
BATCHELDER - Muriel G. Batchelder, 75, of Arbor Street, Exeter, N.H., died May 10, 2002. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter, N.H. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Village Cemetery, Kensington, N.H. Pastors Wallace Frost, John Ferraro, and Rick Kuntz will all be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101.
Marilyn R. Foye
KITTERY, Maine - Marilyn Ruth Foye, 77, formerly of 21 Manson Ave., Foxwell Housing, died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire after a period of failing health.
Born in Kittery Point on June 30, 1924, she was a daughter of Edward and Ruby (Sunderlin) Lawry and attended local schools.
A lifelong resident of Kittery, she married her late husband Ralph Foye and raised her family there. She and her husband were caretakers and residents at the Isles of Shoals during their younger years.
During World War II, Mrs. Foye served the war effort as a welder and overhead crane operator for the Boston Shipyard. She also enjoyed spending time with friends at the Golden Ages club in Portsmouth.
Survivors include her son, Christopher Foye of Kittery; her mother, Ruby Sunderlin of Kittery; sisters, Mrs. Barbara Foye of Kittery and Kathleen Folger of York; brothers, Edward Lawry, Phillip Sunderlin, and Ralph Sunderlin, all of Kittery, Thomas Lawry of Kittery Point, Allan Sunderlin of Eliot, Dennis Lawry of Portsmouth, Eugene Lawry of York, Edward Lawry of Wallingford, Conn., and Keith Sunderlin of Fayetteville, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Lawrence Sunderlin.
FOYE - Marilyn Ruth Foye, 77, formerly of Manson Avenue in Kittery, Maine, died May 9, 2002, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a period of failing health. Family and friends may call on Monday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery, where a funeral will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. David Avery officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330-5615. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, ME 03904.
Fred S. Amato
SALISBURY, Mass. - Mr. Fred S. Amato, better known as "The Moose," died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, from natural causes.
Fred was the son of the late Sebastiano and Sabastiana (Santa Paola) Amato.
He was born and raised in Lawrence, where he attended the Holy Rosary Church. He was an amateur boxer and won the Silver Cup in the Golden Gloves in Lowell.
Moose was a veteran of World War II, serving as an MP with the 296th Military Police Company. He received four medals - the European African Middle Eastern Theater ribbon, the American Theater campaign ribbon, the Victory Medal and a Good Conduct Medal - for his participation in battles and campaigns at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Ardennes. He was in Berlin on VE-Day. He was extremely proud that he was in the Stars and Stripes, where the headline read "Wacky Antics at the Front."
He was a well-known local entertainer and comedian who performed with many well-known stars such as Don Rickles, Henny Youngman and Totie Fields. Early in his career, he was a dancer with the "Pill Brothers" dance troupe, performing at the RKO Keats in New York City. In later years, he performed at the Amesbury Playhouse with his beloved partner, Ray Williams.
Moose did several local commercials, and he was particularly proud of one for the Seabrook Dog Track. He was famous for his facial expressions, mimics and practical jokes. Everywhere you went, people knew him by a funny story or a joke.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Lisa Forsberg and her ex-husband, the late Michael James Forsberg of Hampton, N.H.; his grandchildren, Shana Forsberg and Makaley Nichols; his lifelong friend and companion, Shirley Houlihan of Florida; his godchild, Michelle (Gomes) Ortiz of California; Michael and his wife, Lisa (Dreyer) Chandler, and their children, Joshua, Breanna and Michael Rourke Chandler of Exeter, N.H.; his sister-in-law, Rita Amato; his special niece, Lisa (Amato) Parnagian and her husband, Steve; his nephew, John Amato and his wife, Cynthia; and several grandnieces and nephews.
He will be sadly missed by his many relatives throughout the Lawrence area, especially the Amato family and the Santa Paola families.
AMATO - Fred S. "The Moose" Amato of Salisbury, Mass., died May 8, 2002. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Oceanside Funeral Home, 34 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, Mass. A funeral Mass will be held at Star of the Sea Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be private.
Frances N. Johnson
KITTERY, Maine - Mrs. Frances N. Johnson of Kittery died Friday, May 10, 2002.
Born in Eliot on May 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late S. Murray and Mary Tobey Nelson and resided in Kittery most of her life. She was a graduate of R. W. Traip Academy, valedictorian of the Class of 1932. She became a registered nurse after graduating from N. E. Deaconess School of Nursing.
She attended the First Christian Church of Kittery Point, and was a life member of Piscataqua Chapter No. 90 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Taylor Johnson.
Survivors include her sisters and brothers-in-law, Emily and Samuel Bussey of Arlington, Va., and Barbara and Vincent Markel of Rahway, N.J.; her brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Shirley Nelson of Frostproof, Fla.; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Altha P. Nelson of Hampton, N.H.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Earlene N. Van Santvoord; and her brother, S. Murray Nelson Jr.
JOHNSON - Mrs. Frances N. Johnson of Kittery, Maine, died May 10, 2002. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot, Maine, by the Rev. Alice Kelloway. There will be no visiting hours. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the First Christian Church, Haley Road, Kittery Point, ME 03905, in her memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Cooper Funeral Home, 21 Rogers Road, Kittery.
Timothy F. Murphy
EXETER - The funeral for Timothy F. Murphy, 54, of 2 Thelma Drive, was held Saturday from the Stockbridge Funeral Home in Exeter. Services were held at the Exeter Congregational Church. The Revs. Wesley Burwell and Edward Galloway officiated. Words of remembrance were offered by Mr. Murphy's daughters, Rosemary Bergeron and Patricia Murphy and Cullen Murphy.
Organist was Sarah Brink and soloist was the Rev. Robert Thompson. Burial followed in Exeter Cemetery, with the rite of committal by the Rev. Burwell.
The flag that draped the casket was presented to Mr. Murphy's widow, Mary Ellen Murphy.
Pallbearers were Donald Clement, Dean Clevsey, Chris Bergeron, Edward Metcalf, Ted Nichols and Derek Moreau.
