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Myrtle S. Moulton
YORK - Myrtle S. Moulton, 94, of Norwood Farms Road, formerly of York Street, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born Jan. 29, 1905, in Pittston, Maine, she was the daughter of Walter and Bessie (Green) Stilphen. She was a Sanford High School graduate and a graduate of Gorham State Teachers College.
She taught grammar school in the York school system. She was a member of the York Street Baptist Church.
She was the wife of the late Arnold Moulton, who died in 1983.
Survivors include two cousins, Beulah M. MacIntire of York and Norris Stilphen of Sanford.
James C. Riopel
SANFORD - James C. Riopel, 91, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Greenwood Center.
Born Sept. 28, 1908 in Amesbury, Mass., he was the son of James C. Riopel and Flora Kenville.
He was an Occupations Merchant seaman, ship fitter and loftsman at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Mr. Riopel was a member of St. John's Lodge No. 51, AF & AM of South Berwick for 42 years and visitor to Springvale Lodge No. 190.
He liked gardening, hunting, fishing and home building at Great East Lake.
He was the husband of the late Margaret Mary Pratt (Adams), who died in 1983, for 50 years.
He was also the husband of Eleanor Louise Muchmore for 15 years.
In addition to his second wife, survivors include a son, James L. Riopel of Earlysville, Va.; two grandsons, Anthony Forgione of Gorham, Maine, and David Riopel of Machipongo, Va.; five granddaughters, Mrs. Peter(Cecelia) Koutsivitis of South Portland, Mrs. Steve (Margaret) Foster of Portland, Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Smith of East Aurora, N.Y., Mrs. Howard (Amy) Clark of Crozet, Va., and Caitlin Riopel of Batesville, Va.; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Forgione.
Robert O. Donnell
YORK - Robert O. Donnell Sr., 81, of 18 Elm Drive, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at his home after a brief period of illness.
Born Oct. 30, 1917, in York, he was the son of Fred and Mary (Olmstead) Donnell. He graduated from York schools and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard apprenticeship program. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
Mr. Donnell worked for the York Water District for 27 years, retiring as superintendent in 1976. He was also self-employed as a plumber and caretaker for seasonal residences.
He was an avid gardener. Through his expertise in the building trades, he helped many people build their homes. he was a yard sale enthusiast, traveling throughout the Seacoast to add to his collections.
He was a past member of the York Volunteer Fire Department, past treasurer of the York Fish & Game Association and was a 55-year member of the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge.
He was a founding member and fourth president of the York-Ogunquit Rotary Club. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and for many years, the club historian. He was a lifelong member of the York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church.
He was the husband of Winnifred MacIntire Donnell, who died in June 1994, for 51 years.
Survivors include two sons, Robert O. Donnell Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of York, and Timothy G. Donnell and his wife, Rebecca, of North Berwick; a daughter, Regina H. Donnell of York; six grandchildren; and a loving sister, Jennie Herne of York.
He was also predeceased by two sisters, Sara Dozois and Priscilla Tiszkus; and a brother, Richard Smith.
Harold C. Passer
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Dr. Harold C. Passer, 77, were held Tuesday at Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth. Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Chapman, chaplain at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, officiated. Words of remembrance were given by Dr. Passer's stepson, David Thurber. Readings were given by Ginny Weeks and Jean Roemer. Organist was Marjorie Scully.
In attendance were representatives from City Hall, including members of the POrtsmouth City Council and from the Wentworth Gardner, Tobias Lear House.
The American flag that draped over the casket was folded by PO2 Jeff Paul and PO3 Time Leary of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and presented to Dr. Passer's widow, Astrid L. (Anderson) Passer by PO2 Paul.
Burial was in the New Hampshire Veteran's Cemetery, Boscawen, N.H.
Virginia Palmer
PALMER - Virginia N. Palmer, 86, of 795 Washington Road, Rye, died Oct. 9, 1999 at Webster at Rye Health and Retirement.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road, Newington, NH 03870, or to Webster at Rye, 795 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870. Arrangements by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton.
Oliver B. Starkey Jr.
YORK - Oliver Bernard Starkey Jr., 75, of Barrell Lane, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born June 25, 1924, in Wells, he was the son of Oliver B. and Susie (Dixon) Starkey Sr. He attended York schools.
He served in the Army during World War II.
Mr. Starkey was a mechanic for various garages, including Blaisdell Chevrolet, Leighton Chevrolet, both in York, and for Highway Motors in Kittery. He retired in 1989 after 22 years as a punch press operator for Kidder Press in Dover.
He was an active member of the York Village Fire Department for 54 years. He also enjoyed meeting with the local fishermen at the Town Wharf and going out to sea with them.
He was the husband of Germaine (Rousseau) Starkey for 50 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Harry Starkey and his wife, Noophan, of O'Fallon, Ill., Bruce Starkey of York, and Brian Starkey and his wife, Bonnie, of York; two daughters, Linda Bowman and her husband, Stephen, of Killeen, Texas; and Shirley McCann and her husband, Robert, of York; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Starkey, who died in the 1940s.
Elizabeth Milliken Reed
REED - Elizabeth (MacDonald) Milliken Reed, of Medford, Ore., died Sept. 29, 1999 in Medford. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the First Parish Congregational Church of York, York Street, York. Arrangements by Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Ellen Daly
BRENTWOOD - Ellen Daly, 101, of 427 Middle Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at the Rockingham County Nursing Home after a period of failing health.
Born Dec. 29, 1897, in Ireland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Brenan) Cunningham.
She had resided in Florida for 25 years, then with her daughter in Brentwood for eight years, and then in the nursing home for five years.
She was the wife of the late Jack Daly.
Survivors include her daughter, Eleanor Atkinson of Brentwood; and a sister, Julia Coleman of Florida.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, from St. Joseph's Church in Epping. Brewitt Funeral Home, Epping, is handling arrangements.
Beatrice M. Carbonneau
EXETER - Beatrice M. (Minnon) Carbonneau, 78, a longtime resident of Court Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at her daughter's home after a battle with cancer.
Born June 8, 1920, in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret (Gallen) Minnon. She resided in Exeter all her life until moving to the home of her daughter, Jane Carlino of North Hampton, two years ago.
She was the wife of the late Octave Carbonneau, who died in 1996.
She was a bank officer with the former Rockingham Bank, now Fleet Bank, in Exeter for 45 years.
She was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Exeter.
Survivors include four daughters, Diana Webber of New Hampton, N.H., Nancy Durant and Jane Carlino, both of North Hampton; and Carole Bickford of Nottingham; two stepchildren, David Carbonneau of Exeter and Betty Ann Thomas of Florida; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Minnon of East Wakefield, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ruby W. Perkins
ELIOT - Ruby W. Perkins, 75, of Main Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at the Greenwood Center, Sanford, Maine, after a lengthy period of illness.
Born Aug. 10, 1924, in York, she was the daughter of Burton W. F. and Christine V. Hooper Trafton. She graduated from Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine, in 1942, and from Wilford Academy of Cosmetology in Boston.
She opened her own beauty salon at her home in South Berwick. She then moved to Portsmouth to become caretaker and tour guide of the Gov. John Langdon House. She remained tour guide for several years and then retired to Eliot.
She enjoyed knitting, rug making, bingo and, most of all, spending time with her family and friends.
She was the wife of Donald E. Perkins for 51 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Sara E. Castellez and Shelley Fitzgerald; a sister, Betty T. Hussey; a brother, Marlin E. Trafton; two granddaughters, Rachel C. Castellez and Susan H. Patchin; and two grandsons, Christopher W. Hogdon and Chad J. Hogdon.
Harriet M. O'Brien
MARLBORO, Mass. - Harriet M. (Blakely) O'Brien, 95, formerly of Maple Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham, where she has lived for the past 19 years.
Born in Northboro, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Hannah (Campbell) Blakely. She had lived in Marlboro for more than 35 years before moving to Framingham.
She was a graduate of Northboro High School and also Lynn Hospital School of Nursing in 1925.
She was the owner and operator of the former Stonehaven Rest Home in Marlboro for 35 years.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, the Newman Catholic Women's Club, Friends of the Marlboro Public Library, and a member of the Massachusetts Nursing Home Association.
She was the wife of the late Frederick J. O'Brien, who died in 1961.
Survivors include two sons, James W. O'Brien of Honolulu, and Stephen C. O'Brien of York; a daughter, Esther M. Sanclemente of Framingham, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons, Edward and Harry O'Brien; a sister, Gladys Whitney; and three brothers, Joseph, William and Harvey Blakely.
Leslie B. Walter Jr.
KITTERY - Leslie Bryan Walter Jr., 81, of Kittery, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at York Hospital in York.
He was born June 4, 1918, in Garber, Okla.
An actor, playwright and artist, he had resided on the Seacoast for 27 years.
He was the husband of Laurel Walter of Kittery.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Lee, of Bedford, N.H., and a son, Joshua, of Fargo, N.D.
John E. Poole
ELIOT - John E. Poole, 51, of 30 Bradstreet Lane, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Center Conway, N.H.
Born Nov. 29, 1947, in Portland, Maine, he was the son of Edward F. and Barbara (Allen) Poole. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School's Class of 1967.
He was employed as a mechanic for Janco in Dover, N.H.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth and the United Bikers of Maine.
Survivors include one brother, Allen R. Poole of Eliot; two sisters, Mary P. Williams of Rye, and Susan P. Prescott of Dover, N.H.; a son, Dennis Poole of Newmarket; two nieces, Kelly J. Nadeau and Cindy A. Poole, both of South Berwick, Maine; a nephew, Steven E. Poole of South Berwick; and his dearest friend, Joanne Atkinson of Gonic, N.H.
Helen A. Hamsley
RYE - Helen A. Hamsley, 91, of 795 Washington Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Webster at Rye.
Born Jan. 18, 1908, in Bethel, Conn., she was the daughter of George and Jennie Agnew.
She was the wife of the late Wilburn M. Hamsley, who died in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Minton Hamsley of Patten, Maine, and George Hamsley of York Harbor; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Hamsley of Lynbrook, N.Y., Susan (Hamsley) Mulligan of Fairfield, Conn., Lizbeth, Ellen and Diane Hamsley of East Rockaway, N.Y., Douglas Hamsley of Hilo, Hawaii, and Dwight, Lisa and David Hamsley of Rye; and nine great-grandchildren.
