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Richard T. Kleber, Sr.
Executive director of Worcester Science Center
Richard T. Kleber, Sr., 74, of Russell Mills Road, South Dartmouth, formerly of the Worcester area, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at the Mariner Health of SEMA. He was the husband of Caroline T. (Greeley) Kleber and the son of the late Edward C. and Laurian B. (Zettel) Kleber.
Born in Tonawanda, New York, Mr. Kleber lived most of his life in the Worcester area. Prior to moving to South Dartmouth, he lived in Westport.
From 1951 to 1961, Mr. Kleber worked for the Boston Museum of Science as an education associate, curator of collections, staff ornithologist and acting director of the Elihue Thompson "Theater of Electrical Science."
He opened the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in 1957, featuring the exhibiting and teaching of the flora and fauna of Massachusetts. He served as its director until 1961. He then moved to the Worcester Natural History Society and Worcester Science Center from 1961 to 1983 where he was executive director.
He was responsible for the concept, design and development of the Worcester Science Center.
He was also responsible for program and management of a Children’s Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, W.P. Parker Nature Training School and F.H. Daniels School of Forestry.
From 1986 to 1989, he was the resident engineer for the renovation of West Gardner Square in Gardner, Mass., and numerous other projects.
Mr. Kleber graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1951 where he received a B.S. in education. In 1975, he received an honorary doctor of education from Assumption College.
Mr. Kleber produced and hosted two TV series called "Adventures in Science" and "Wonderland" and assisted with the "Living Wonders" television series. He was also a broadcaster for NBC Radio Monitor. For 22 years and 1,110 broadcasts, he was the host of WTAG weekly radio’s "Nature of New England."
Mr. Kleber was on the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums as a professional fellow and was educational exhibit chairman for the Robert J. Goddard Centennial Celebration Exposition. He was the project leader for All-American City of Worcester and on the advisory council for Modern Massachusetts Minuteman Project.
During World War II, he served as a U.S. Marine.
During the course of his life, Mr. Kleber made numerous expeditions, including a mapping expedition to Mt. McKinley in Alaska and bird collecting expeditions to the Everglades in Florida and the Baffin Islands in Canada. He traveled to East Africa, Kenya and Tanzania for wildlife photography and to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to collect poisonous sea snakes.
Mr. Kleber leaves three sons, Richard T. Kleber, Jr., of Norwell, Ronald T. Kleber of South Dartmouth and Russell T. Kleber of Westport; four daughters, Gail L. Zbikowski of Worcester, Dianne M. Paradis of Carpinteria, Calif., Donna L. Kleber of Worcester and Katrina A. Strozik of Westport; a brother, Colonel Robert E. Kleber of Savannah, Ga.; a sister, Jane F. Champion of Hawkinsville, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Charles E. Kleber, William J. Kleber, John A.C. Kleber, Kathleen M. Flanagan and Gloria E. Laux.
Private services will be held under the direction of Potter Funeral Home, Westport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Park Ranger Program, c/o Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor, 1 Depot Square, Woonsocket, R.I., 02895.
Joseph C. Carvalho
Farmer, also owned Carvalho’s Oil Co.
Joseph C. Carvalho, 87, of Westport died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Amorin) Carvalho.
Born in Westport, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria R. (Martin) Carvalho.
Mr. Carvalho was a self-employed farmer and was the former owner and operator of Carvalho’s Oil Co. in Westport for many years.
He was a life member of the Westport Holy Ghost Club, Liberal Club in Fall River and St. John’s Athletic Club in Fall River.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church in Westport.
He leaves a daughter, Priscilla A. Couto, and her husband, Gerald of Westport; a brother, Louis Carvalho of Fall River; a sister, Alexandrina Ouellette of Fall River; two grandchildren, Debra and Nicole Couto of Westport; several nieces and nephews; and his companion, Beverly Mello of Westport.
He was the brother of the late Adelaid Jones, Cecilia Medeiros, Diana Nunes, and Manuel and Antone Carvalho.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 3, from Our Lady of Grace Church in Westport. Arrangements were by Potter Funeral Home.
Mildred J. Robinson
Was an operator for New England Telephone
Mildred Jenneta Gray Robinson, 93, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Center, Fall River. She was the wife of the late Frederick C. Robinson.
A daughter of the late Ross J. and Clara M. (Peterson) Gray, she had lived on Durfee Road in Tiverton for more than 40 years.
Mrs. Robinson had worked as an operator for the former New England Telephone Co. for many years before retiring.
She leaves a daughter, Barbara J. Kay of Somerset; a son, Thomas Robinson of Pasadena, Md., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her funeral will be private.
Doris M. Capone
Communicant of Holy Ghost Church
Doris Mary (Ciullo) Capone of Bourne Avenue, Tiverton, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at home. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Capone.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Pietro and Bambina (Borelli) Ciullo, she had lived in Tiverton since 1952.
Mrs. Capone was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church, Tiverton, and a former communicant of Holy Rosary Church, Fall River.
She leaves two brothers, Joseph W. Ciullo of Swansea and John R. Ciullo of Fall River; two sisters, Ralphine R. Ciullo of Somerset and Marietta Pieroni of Williamsville, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jerry A. Ciullo, Anthony Ciullo and Rose and Nellie Mauretti.
Her funeral Mass and burial were private.
Alan J. DeSouza
Formerly of Little Compton
Alan J. DeSouza, 47, of Toledo Avenue, Pawtucket, died on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Miriam Hospital Providence. He was the soul mate of Carol DiMarzio.
Born in Hokkaido, Japan, a son of Joseph and Hatsue (Sasaki) DeSouza of Little Compton, he had lived in Little Compton before moving to Pawtucket 15 years ago.
Mr. DeSouza was a metalspinner for MRS Spinning Co. of Bristol.
He also leaves a son, James DeSouza of Pawtucket; a daughter, Deanna DeSouza of Pawtucket; a sister, Donna M. Mendonca of Little Compton; a brother, Donald F. DeSouza of Little Compton; and several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.
His funeral was held on Tuesday, July 2, from the Fern Acres Funeral Home, Willow Avenue, Little Compton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Little Compton. Burial was in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Little Compton.
Dianne Frances Walsh
Teacher, director of Portsmouth Nursery School
Dianne Frances "Dee" Walsh, 60, of Savannah, Ga., and 84 Belmont Drive, Portsmouth, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of George M. Walsh.
Born in New Bedford on Dec. 19, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Bingham and Frances Anne (Palmer) Lillie. Ms. Walsh grew up in Scarsdale, N.Y. She and her husband moved to Rhode Island in 1964. Six years ago, they moved to Savannah, summering in Portsmouth.
Ms. Walsh attended Syracuse University, New York where she earned a degree in elementary education. She taught in the Middletown schools. Later she became director of the Portsmouth Nursery School, at Portsmouth United Methodist Church.
She helped establish and grow the Portsmouth Action for Youth program and Stop Over Shelter.
She was a member of Raytheon Wives Association and Portsmouth United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, Andrew G. Walsh, of Honolulu; a daughter, Stephanie-Anne Osborn, of Germantown, Md.; a sister, Deborah Blumenfeld of Connecticut; and two granddaughters.
Her memorial service was held June 29, 2002 at Portsmouth United Methodist Church, Portsmouth. Burial was in Trinity Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 40 Broad St., Pawtucket, RI 02860; or Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Jan R. Kennedy
Summered in Little Compton
Jan R. Kennedy, 71, of Stuart, Fla., died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at her home. She was the wife of the late Douglas Kennedy.
Born Dec. 13, 1930, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the late Olin L. and Vera E. Rutledge of Stuart. She was a native of Columbus, Ohio, and had been a resident of Stuart for the last 26 years. During that time, she spent her summers in Little Compton.
Mrs. Kennedy graduated from Northwestern University, where she was a homecoming queen and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She loved traveling the world. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sakonnet Golf Club. Prior to her retirement, she was a realtor for golfer Jack Nicklaus for three years in Dublin, Ohio.
Mrs. Kennedy leaves two sons, Jeffrey Jinkens of Dublin, Ohio, and Richard Jinkens of Cary, N.C.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, P.O. Box 1168, Stuart, FL 34995.
Manuel F. Souza
Longtime resident, World War II vet
Manuel F. Souza, 84, of 43 Hilton St., Tiverton, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Mary (Martin) Souza.
Born in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Jesse F. and Anna Souza. He had lived in Tiverton for the last 60 years.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a machine operator for the Bristol Knitting Mills. He was a communicant of Holy Ghost Parish.
During World War II, Mr. Souza served in the United States Army as a fifth-grade technician under General Patton. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon.
He was also a charter member of the VFW, Post 5392 in Tiverton and a member of the Cup Defenders of Bristol.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mary Pauline Faria and Catherine Ann Souza, both of Tiverton; a brother, John Souza of Portsmouth; two sisters, Madeline Silvia of Middletown and Florence Medeiros of Bristol; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was the brother of the late Jesse, Dennis and Joseph Souza, Mary Augustine, Angelina Venancio and Emily Marshall.
His funeral will be held Friday, August 2 at 8 a.m. from the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Church, Judson Street, Tiverton, at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Main Road, Tiverton.
Frances Perry
Former weaver belonged to St. Alexander’s Church
Frances Perry, 101, formerly of Sandra Drive in Bristol, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at the Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren. She was the wife of the late Anthony Perry.
Born in Terceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Quiteria (Sousa) Pimental. Ms. Perry lived in Bristol for 25 years, previously living in Pawtucket.
A weaver for many years at Lorraine Mfg. in Pawtucket, she was a member of St. Alexander’s Church in Warren.
She leaves two daughters, Olga Williams of Bristol, with whom she lived, and Otilia McCarren of Mt. Holly Springs, Penn.; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Maria Jesus, Maria Soccoro Ramos, Josephine Santos, Jeronima Stone, Jesuina Ramos, Quiteria Sousa and Peter Pimental.
Her funeral was on Monday, Aug. 5, from the Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home in Warren, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alexander’s Church. She was buried in St. Alexander’s cemetery.
