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Josephine M. Connors
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Josephine M. Connors, 86, of 323 Union St., were held Sept. 4, 1999.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception by the Rev. Richard McCue. Lector was Florence Capalare. Organist was Marion Arnoldy and soloist was Mary Leonard. Burial was in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery with Rev. McCue conducting the committal. Pallbearers were David Connors, Peter Connors, Christopher Schoff, Michael Regan, Donald Lorenzet and Dr. Daniel Brown.
Katherine K. Hallett
KITTERY POINT - Katherine K. Hallett of Chauncey Creek Road, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999 at the Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center in Dover.
Born Oct. 24, 1909, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Harry Goodwin Koerber and Clara (Baur) Koerber.
She attended Mary Institute in St. Louis and is a graduate of the Holton-Arms School in Washington, D.C. She also attended Washington University in St. Louis.
She lived in Greenwich, Conn.; Boston and St. Louis. In Greenwich, she was a member of the Green Fingers Garden Club. She was active in the Red Cross, Girl Scouts and the New York Junior League. In St. Louis, she was a member of the Planters Garden Club, and a volunteer for many years at St. Luke's Hospital, Missouri Historical Society and the Campbell House Museum.
She was a longtime volunteer in the Guild of Strawbery Banke and Meals on Wheels program in Portsmouth. She was a member of the Friends of Rice Public Library, the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, Piscataqua Garden Club, York Harbor Reading Room and St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, N.H.
She was the wife of the late John Folsom Hallett. The couple married on March 4, 1935.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Goodwin Hallett of Colorado; a grandson, John Folsom Hallett of Massachusetts; and two great-grandchildren.
Eunice A. Whitney
ELIOT - Eunice A. Whitney, 76, of 52 Bolt Hill Road, died Sept. 27, 1999 at Maine General Hospital, Augusta, Maine.
Born May 7, 1923 in Eliot, she was the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Dixon) Richardson and attended local schools. She was a graduate of Eliot High School. She was married on Dec. 7, 1947.
She was a member of the Eliot Garden Club, the Hope Club and the Eliot United Methodist Church. She participated in line-dancing at the South Berwick Seniors Center and was a Scout leader for both the Cub and Girl Scouts.
She was the wife of the late James H. Whitney.
She is survived by a son, Alan Whitney, of Kittery, Maine; two daughters, Judith Buckingham of Rochester, N.H., and Ginger Quinlivan of Monmouth, Maine; two brothers, Gerald Richardson of Hampton, N.J., and Elmer Richardson of Eliot; two sisters, Ethel Brake of South Carolina, and Evelyn Rowan of Redondo, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Jeffery Whitney, Marek and Desiree Quinlan.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Gordon and Ernest Richardson.
George T. Gray
LEE - George Thomas Gray died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 at Exeter Healthcare after a period of failing health.
He was born on Nov. 16, 1914, in New York City, the son of Alfred and Hilda (Pedder) Gray, and grew up in Old Greenwich, Conn.
He attended the Julliard School of Music and Columbia University Teachers College. During World War II he served as an officer in the U.S. Army in Europe.
He began his professional career as a stringed-instrument teacher in the Greenwich public schools. He then became supervisor of music for the entire school system. He was also a member of the Greenwich Philharmonia board of directors for many years. In his capacity as music supervisor, he initiated the Youth Concert Series, which provided compulsory, free symphony concerts for every student in the Greenwich school system. He also privately taught violin and viola to many children.
He and his wife, Dorothy, enjoyed traveling, and his other interests included repairing stringed instruments, refinishing furniture, working in his garden, fishing, cooking, entertaining and working around his Rhode Island homes.
He moved to Lee in 1994 to live with his step-granddaughter, Linda Schier, and her family, John, Katie, AJ and Maggie.
Survivors include a sister, Adele Krause of Old Greenwich, Conn.; two stepchildren, Gretchen Dykema Belknap of Durham, N.H., and Scot Dykema of Old Lyme, Conn.; eight step-grandchildren, Peter Belknap, Linda Belknap Schier, Sara Belknap Gordon, Russell Dykema, Karen Dykema Parson, Jonathan Dykema, Mary Dykema Nichisti; 11 step great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Knapp Gray, and his brother, Norman.
Dr. Edward G. Charron
EXETER - Dr. Edward G. Charron, 76, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at the Exeter Hospital.
Born June 21, 1923, in Plainfield, Conn., he was the son of the late Ovila G. and Aldea (LaBarre) Charron. He lived in New Hampshire for 25 years.
At age 16 he was the New England gymnastics champion. He excelled at several sports, including boxing.
He joined The Ericsons, a world-famous hand-balancing group, and toured the country with the Siebrand Circus.
During World War II, he served in the Army rehabilitating soldiers.
In 1949, he graduated from the Palmer School of Chiropractic. He had a practice in Nova Scotia, and then practiced at the LaBarre Chiropractic Clinic in Hampton until his retirement in 1994.
He was an avid music fan. He taught drums and played with several jazz groups. He also enjoyed constructing hi-fi recording sets, making exquisite rustic furniture, collecting guns, and dog training and exhibiting.
Survivors include his longtime friend, Gilles St. George of Danielson, Conn.; and several cousins, including Dr. Wilfred J. LaBarre of Epping, Leone LaBarre of Seabrook, Laura Melisi of Somersworth, Gregory LaBarre of Portsmouth, Doris Callus and Elaine and Arthur Gaucher all of Connecticut.
Rhoda A. Brown
SEABROOK - Rhoda A. Brown, 85, of 63 Washington St., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at the Exeter Hospital.
She was born in Newburyport, Mass. on Sept. 30, 1913, the daughter of the late Fred and Mamie (Dow) Raddin.
Mrs. Brown worked as a shoe worker in the Amesbury and Seabrook area.
She was a member of Trinity United Church, Orient Chapter No. 22 O.E.S. of Exeter, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Raymond E. Walton American Legion Unit 70, the former Goodwill Grange, Hampton Falls Grange No. 171 and the Winnacummet Rebecca Lodge.
Survivors include two nieces, Andrea Condon of South Hampton, N.H., and Lucretia Emery of Plantation, Fla.; a nephew, John H. Puglia of Hampton; several great-nieces and great-nephews; two special friends, Mary Bergeron and Sarah Eaton, and their families, of Seabrook.
Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her husband, Harry C. Brown, and her two sisters, Ruth Collins and Lena Locke.
Paraskevoula Karagianis
HAMPTON - Paraskevoula "Paras" Karagianis, 68, of 445 Ocean Blvd., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at her home.
Born Aug. 25, 1931, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Christos and Alexandra (Sapounas) Karagianis. She was a graduate of Manchester Central High School.
Paras was a communicant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Portsmouth and was a member of the Navy League.
Survivors include her uncle, George Sapounas, of Manchester; a cousin, Elli Katsiantonis of Manchester; many nieces and nephews; and a very close friend, Adeline Lavigne of Hampton.
B>Robert F. Dudley, Jr.
RYE BEACH - Robert F. Dudley Jr., 70, of Rye Beach and Naples, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, after a period of failing health.
Born on Aug. 25, 1929, in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of Mary (Guillmette) Dudley of Portsmouth and the late Robert F. Dudley.
He was raised in Lowell, Mass. and attended Lowell High School. He married in 1951. With his wife and two children, he lived in Chelmsford, Mass. until retiring to Rye Beach and Naples in 1988.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Navy. He later worked for 35 years with New England Telephone Company.
He was the husband of the late Gloria (Higgins) Dudley.
He is survived by two children, Joye Demarais of Rye Beach and Robert F. Dudley, III; a daughter-in-law, Susanne (Barrett) Dudley; and three grandchildren, Robert, Alexandra and Joseph Dudley, all of Canton, Mass.
Madeline C. Jackson
PORTSMOUTH - Madeline Christine (McIntyre) Jackson, formerly of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at Mount Carmel in Manchester.
Born in Hyde Park, Mass., she was the daughter of the late William Augustine McIntyre and Martha (Walsh) McIntyre.
She studied at St. Raphael School - Precious Blood Parish. She studied liturgy at St. Gregory Institute at Emmanuel College; organ and choral direction with Leonard Whalen in Symphony Chambers. She studied with Everett Titcomb and phonetics with Fred Waring. She studied piano, clavicle, harpsichord, organ and pipes. She attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
She moved to Portsmouth in the late 1930s. A gourmet cook, she operated the Goodwin tea house in the Goodwin Mansion, then on Islington Street.
She was organist and choir director at the Church of the Immaculate Conception for 50 years. She formed the Caecilian Choirs, consisting of civilians and members of the 22nd Coast Artillery to sing at Camp Langdon, now New Castle Commons, during the war years.
She played the first Mass at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's new chapel. For five years, she played the 9 a.m. Mass at the Yard and the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Camp Langdon.
She was also organist at Pease Air Force Base Chapel and played at its dedication.
She played at the pontifical jubilee for Msgr. James McCooey and also at his funeral.
She played at the 125th and the 130th anniversary Masses of the parish and the first and the 25th anniversary Masses of the Rev. Frs. Robert Griffin and Michael Griffin. She played at the 25th anniversary Mass of Msgr. John Molan. She also played at the 50th anniversary Mass of Msgr. Belluchio.
She taught music to Grades 5-8 at St. Patrick School in Portsmouth and St. Michael's School in Exeter.
She played at St. Michael's in Exeter for the ordination of David Deveau; Bishop Odore Gendron was the celebrant.
She was organist at St. Patrick summer church on Hampton Beach for several years.
In 1990, she retired from the Immaculate Conception. Upon her retirement, she received an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul II.
She was organist at countless weddings, funerals and Masses on the Seacoast. Her husband, Howard, a baritone, sang at many of those events.
She was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. She was a member and past president of the church's Altar Society, active with St. Patrick School, and the Catholic Youth Organization at the church. She was a member and past president of the Catholic Women's Organization of the church and was editor of the church's cookbook, Our Daily Bread, in 1980.
She owned and operated EmJay Boutique at Lady Rockingham House (now Rockingham Condominiums) in Portsmouth. She owned and operated La Boutique in Exeter.
An avid traveler, she had been around the world.
In addition to traveling and gourmet cooking, she enjoyed entertaining, home decorating, tailoring and dressmaking, reading and music.
She was the wife of the late Howard C. Jackson.
She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Audrey C. Jackson and Robert L. Koller of Kittery; a son and his wife, William H. and Germaine Jackson of Gorham; a son-in-law, Richard Davis of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Maryfrances Pforte of Dover; Ruth Lockhart of Braintree, Mass.; a brother, William McIntyre of Florida; eight grandchildren, Christine French of Portsmouth, Stephanie Ross of Portsmouth, Sean Davis of Sarasota, Fla., Joseph Jackson of Las Vegas, Christopher Jackson of Keene, David Ross of Plaistow, Daniel Jackson of Gorham and John Jackson of Gorham; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Madeline French, both of Portsmouth.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia (Jackson) Davis, who died in 1997.
Caroline C. Casella
KITTERY - Caroline C. Casella, 94, formerly of 18 Otis Ave., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth.
Born Sept. 10, 1905, in Pittsfield, Mass., she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Condi. She moved to Kittery in 1935.
She was a member of the Kittery Grange for more than 55 years and was a communicant of St. Raphael Church.
For many years, she was employed at Kimball's Department Store in Portsmouth.
She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Casella Sr., who died in 1941.
Survivors include a son, E. Anthony Casella of Winter Haven, Fla., and Kittery; a daughter, Eleanor Flaherty of Lebanon, Maine; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Ralph L. Casella Jr.
Ellen C. Pridham
EXETER - Ellen Crockett Pridham, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, after a period of failing health.
Born March 21, 1909, in Concord, she was the daughter of Frank Shephard Crockett and Kathryn Moore Crockett. She was a 1928 graduate of Portsmouth High School and a 1932 graduate of Keene Normal School (now Keene State College).
She worked both as a teacher and, for many years, as a medical assistant to an ophthalmologist in Portsmouth.
She was the wife of the late George S. Pridham. The couple married in 1932 and lived in New Castle for more than 40 years.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Keri O'Brien Sabalewski; her daughter, Paula O'Brien; five grandsons, Joe, Craig, Sean, Matt and Mark; their families; and many other family members and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Mary; and two brothers, George and Dick.
There will be a private memorial ceremony.
