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Cecile Sweeney
Thursday, January 4, 2001
Cecile (Compagnone) Sweeney, 77, formerly of Methuen, died Monday, Jan. 1 at Academy Manor.
Mrs. Sweeney was born in Lawrence and had been an area resident all of her life.
She was the widow of Ralph Sweeney.
Members of her family include sons and their wives, Roger J. and Catherine of Derry, N.H. and Russell F. and Jackie of Conway, N.H.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be celebrated today, Thursday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Monica's in Methuen. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Racicot Funeral Home, 256 Broadway, Methuen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.
Helen M. Moynihan
Thursday, January 4, 2001
Helen M. (Woodbury) Moynihan, 97, of Andover and formerly of Haverhill, died Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Wingate at Andover.
She was born in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School. She worked at Haverhill Electric Co. and Liggett's Drug Store in Haverhill. She was active in several area organizations including the Haverhill Women's City Club, and Haverhill Arts and Crafts.
She was the widow of John J. Moynihan.
Members of her family include sons, John J. Moynihan Jr. of Billerica and Richard F. Moynihan and his wife Barbara of Merrimac; sisters-in-laws, Barbara Woodbury of Haverhill and Corinne Woodbury of North Carolina; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Marietta Withee
Thursday, January 11, 2001
Marietta (Guerin) Withee, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 4 at Academy Manor.
Mrs. Withee was an assembler at Raytheon in Andover before she retired.
She was born and educated in Lawrence. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Lawrence.
She was the widow of Frank P. Withee. Members of her family include sisters, Lorraine St. John and Ida Tremblay, both of Lawrence; a brother, Alfred Guerin of Salem, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 S. Broadway, Lawrence.
Cameron Msumba, MD
Thursday, January 11, 2001
Dr. Cameron A. Msumba of Andover, a well-known cardiologist and internist, died Friday, Jan. 5 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Msumba established a private cardiology practice in North Andover in 1986.
He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was orphaned at the age of 3. He was raised by Seventh Day Adventist Missionaries in Malawi, Africa.
He came to this country with his sister in 1956 as a guest of Ralph Edwards Productions to appear on the television show, This is Your Life. He then stayed in America to go to school.
Dr. Msumba was inspired to enter medicine by the memory of his parents. His father, Akim Msumba, was a hospital administrator and his mother, Lena Msumba, was a registered nurse.
He received his bachelor's degree from Oakwood College and his medical doctorate from Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. His internship was completed at Montreal General Hospital and McGill University, both located in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. Msumba's residency and fellowship in cardiology was at UMass Medical School in Worcester. He moved to this area in 1986 after practicing in Providence, R.I.
He was a member of Stoneham Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Association, and several other medical and professional associations.
He enjoyed gardening and his specialty was the challenge of growing peaches in this climate.
Members of his family include his wife of 38 years, Janet M. (Prata) Msumba; two sons, Akim Msumba of Providence, and Aleke and his wife Michelle Msumba of South Grafton; two daughters, Jennifer Msumba of Methuen and Victoria and her husband Jon Wright of Rockport; two sisters, Matilda Mazunda of Malawi, Africa, and Alice Siwundhla of Point Loma, Calif.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St.
Ralph A. Heselton
Thursday, January 11, 2001
Ralph A. Heselton, 68, of Andover, died Tuesday, Jan. 9 following a long illness.
He was born in Reading and educated in Reading schools. He graduated from Reading High School in 1950. He entered the U.S. Army and served in the 29th Infantry Regiment as a Private 1st Class. He received the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged. He held various jobs prior to going to work for the US Postal Service. He worked in numerous positions over the years, retiring in November 1991 as a letter carrier with more than 30 years of service to Andover residents.
He was an active member of the Tewksbury Elks Club and the Andover Sportsman's Club. He had a passion for driving, and was known to take long day trips to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Mr. Heselton also enjoyed cooking and was a gourmet chef. With the help of his wife, Joan, who gathered all of the ingredients, he would make wonderful meals for his family, they said.
He also enjoyed landscaping and gardening in his yard. He was very meticulous.
Members of his family include his wife, Joan (Auchterlonie) Heselton of Andover; two daughters, Maxine D. and her husband Reid Simpson of Andover and Linda J. and her husband Michael Conway of Methuen; a brother, Richard and his wife Nancy Heselton of Goffstown, N.H.; a sister, Betty and her husband Dee DeVeau of Wakefield; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. Calling hours are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Charles F. Dewhirst, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 33 Pearson St.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Mary C. Skulski
Thursday, January 11, 2001
Mary C. (Lappin) Skulski, 84, of Andover, died Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Sutton Hill Nursing Home in North Andover.
She was born in Lowell. Mrs. Skulski retired in 1982 from the Greater Lawrence Technical School, where she was a secretary.
She was a member of St. Augustine Church and Catholic Daughters. She was also a member of the Hibernians in Lawrence.
She was the widow of John A. Skulski.
Members of her family include her daughter and son-law, Janet and Robert Wisniewski of Milford, N.H.; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Suzanne Skulski of Plaistow, N.H.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call today, Thursday, Jan. 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Burke Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Massachusetts Affiliate Inc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
Hedwig M. Ratyna
Thursday, January 18, 2001
Hedwig M. (Wozniak) Ratyna, 90, of Andover, died Saturday, Jan. 13 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in Lowell, Mrs. Ratyna retired from Tyer Rubber Co. in 1965. An accomplished musician, she had played with the Boston Pops.
Mrs. Ratyna was a member of St. Augustine Church.
She was the widow of Anthony Ratyna.
Members of her family include two sons and their wives, Joseph and Sally Ratyna of Newtown, Conn., and Edward and Susan Ratyna of Andover; a daughter, Frances and husband Leo McNamara of West Hills, Calif.; brothers, Frank Wozniak of Dracut and Ben Wozniak of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Burke Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.
