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Helen M. Grzybowski
HAMPTON - The funeral for Helen M. Grzybowski, 81, of Tower Drive, was held Wednesday at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial followed in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church.
The Rev. George E. Ham, pastor, was celebrant. Acolytes were Tom Gillick, Chris Conroy and Gerry Soucy. Nelson K. Ward and Patrice Chaisson were soloists.
Jane L. Brooks and Linda S. Grant placed the pall on the casket, and Charles J. Grzybowski presented the gifts to the altar. Sister Theresa Malouin offered the readings.
Burial followed in High Street Cemetery, with committal prayers offered by the Rev. Ham. Pallbearers were Dean Grant, Jeffrey Grant, Ramon Gagnon, and Joe, David, Eric and Jason Grzybowski.
The Rev. Ham offered prayers at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Cathline A. Veilleux
PORTSMOUTH - Cathline A. Veilleux, infant daughter of Dennis and Amanda (Dixon) Veilleux, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents, Catherine and Earl Dixon of Nashua, and paternal grandparents, Roger and Pauline Veilleux of Manchester.
Julia R.N. Escher
YORK HARBOR - Julia Ross Neel Escher, 81, of Victoria Court, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at York Hospital following a lengthy period of illness.
Born Oct. 3, 1918, in Columbia, Tenn., she was the daughter of Lake Ross and Julia (Biddle) Neel. She graduated from Columbia High School, Class of 1936. She received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1940, and received her master's degree in social work from Tulane University in 1942.
She was employed for many years as the director of social work at the Lahey Clinic in Boston.
In 1984, she moved to York Harbor with her husband.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Portsmouth, where she served on the Altar Guild; the York Garden Club; and the Friends of the Library, also in York.
She was the wife of the late Franklin Escher Jr., who died in 1998.
Survivors include one son, Alfred F. Escher and his wife, Betsy, of The Woodlands, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kristen Escher and Eric Neel, both of Texas.
Andrew D. Young
HAMPTON - Andrew D. Young, 21, of 195 Mill Road, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Children's Hospital in Boston after living a full life in spite of muscular dystrophy.
Born Jan. 24, 1978, in Exeter, he was the son of James A. and Anne (Sargent) Young.
A lifelong resident of the Seacoast, he was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School, Class of 1996, and New Hampshire Community Technical College in Stratham in May 1999 with an associate's degree in computer technology.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, of Phi Theta Kappa Society of New Hampshire Community Technical College. He enjoyed computers and reading.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Leslie C. Young of Hampton; paternal grandmother Evelyn D. Young of Orange, Calif.; maternal grandmother Mary E. Sargent of Seaford, Del.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Gertrude E. Coakley
GREENLAND - Gertrude E. Coakley, 89, formerly of Greenland, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at the Rockingham Nursing Home after a long period of failing health.
Born Oct. 21, 1909, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Edgar and Ethel (Northup) Lamonde.
She was a communicant of St. James Church.
She was the wife of the late Patrick J. Coakley.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Case and Deborah Borza, both of Greenland; two sons, Ronald and Neil Coakley, both of Dover; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ethel Eldredge of Portsmouth; an aunt, Ruth Russell of Portsmouth; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
G. Michael Fairall
HAMPTON BEACH - G. Michael Fairall, 54, of 20 Harris Ave., died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Exeter Hospital.
Born Dec. 4, 1944, in Elgin, Ill., he was the son of Elynor (Mucha) Fairall of Austerlitz, N.Y., and the late Glenn M. Fairall.
He was a graduate of Averill Park High School, Averill Park, N.Y., and Hudson Valley Community Technical College in Troy, N.Y.
He was a self-employed carpenter and mechanic. He resided in Austerlitz until moving to Hampton Beach in 1991.
An avid boat captain, he was president of Silkie Yacht Charters.
He was the husband of Trish B. (Kenney) Fairall of Hampton Beach.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include a son, W. Michael Fairall of Austerlitz, N.Y.; a daughter, Alexis Martin of New Lebanon, N.Y.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Merri Fairall of New Bern, N.C., and Joeth Barislas of Bedford, Mass.; and aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew.
Valjeane M. Olenn
PORTSMOUTH - Valjeane M. Olenn, prominent educator, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital from complications from breast cancer.
Born Oct. 31, 1939, in Hazleton, Pa., she grew up in Canonsburg, Pa., where she attended local schools. For the past 17 years, she had resided in Portsmouth. She received both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, and received a second master's degree from the University of New Hampshire.
She taught social studies and English at the middle and high school levels in several states. For a number of years, she was the head of the English department at Hanover High School in Hanover, N.H.
In 1983, she became assistant principal of Dover High School in Dover, N.H., a position she held until August 1986, when she became principal of Wells High School in Wells, Maine. She served in this position until her disability retirement in January of this year.
While principal at Wells, she served on committees at both the state and nation levels. In 1993, she received a Milken Foundation Award as an Outstanding Maine Educator. In May of this year, the newly refurbished auditorium at Wells High was dedicated in her name, and in June, the Valjeane Olenn Garden was dedicated there as well.
She was the wife of Hugh Hennedy for 17 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two brothers, Stanley F. Olenn of Bethel Park, Pa., and J. Renn Olenn of Barrington, R.I.; and three nephews and one niece.
Katherine K. Hallett
KITTERY POINT - Katherine K. Hallett, of Chauncey Creek Road, Kittery Point, died Sept. 27, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at the First Congregational Church in Kittery Point. Memorial gifts may be made to the Kittery Historical Naval Museum, PO Box 453, Kittery Point, ME 03804, or to the Friends of the Rice Library, Kittery, ME 03904. Arrangements by J. Verne Wood Funeral Home.
Philip T. Barrett
BRADFORD, Mass. - Philip T. Barrett, 59, of 48^4 Elm St., died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport.
Born Jan. 13, 1940, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Cote) Barrett. He was educated in the Portsmouth school system and moved to Haverhill more than 35 years ago.
For more than 30 years, he was a rental property owner in the city of Haverhill.
He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins.
He was the husband of Gail R. (Brown) Rogers-Barrett of Bradford, Mass., for 10 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Thomas M. Barrett of Bradford, Mass.; three daughters, Michelle M. Barrett of East Hampstead, N.H., Laurie A. and her husband, Edward C. Todd, and Patricia A. Barrett of Haverhill; five stepchildren, Michael W. Rogers of Kansas City, Mo., Steven T. Rogers of Wilson, N.C., Bruce W. Rogers of Wilson, N.C., David S. Rogers of Atwater, Calif., and Wendy A. Thibodeau of Lowell, Mass.; and three grandchildren.
He was also the husband of the late Cecile (Morest) Barrett, who died in 1984.
Barbara A. Moynahan
RYE - Barbara A. Moynahan, wife of George W. Moynahan Jr., of 170 Central Road, Rye, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton.
Margaret P. O'Brien
RYE - Margaret P. O'Brien, 88, of Washington Road, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born March 5, 1911, in Hyde Park, Mass., she was the daughter of Martin and Mary (Rooney) Riley. A resident of Rye for the past 60 years, she was a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston.
She was the owner of the Star of the Sea Gift Shop on State Street in Portsmouth for many years.
She was an active member of St. Theresa Church in Rye Beach as a member of the craft group and also as a Eucharistic minister.
She was the wife of the late John W. O'Brien Sr. Survivors include two sons, John W. O'Brien Jr. of Germantown, Md., and Dr. Stephen T. O'Brien of East Windsor, Conn.; a daughter-in-law, Judith Connors O'Brien of North Hampton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Martin W. O'Brien.
Gertrude E. Coakley
GREENLAND - Gertrude E. Coakley, 89, formerly of Greenland, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at the Rockingham Nursing Home after a long period of failing health.
Born Oct. 21, 1909, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Edgar and Ethel (Northup) Lamonde.
She was a communicant of St. James Church. She was the wife of the late Patrick J. Coakley.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Case and Deborah Borza, both of Greenland; two sons, Ronald Coakley and his wife, Bianca, of Dover, and Neil Coakley of Dover; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ethel Eldredge of Portsmouth; an aunt, Ruth Russell of Portsmouth; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Madonna O'Connell
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Madonna Small O'Connell, 85, of 57 Concord Way, were held Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church by Monsignor Lawrence Burns.
Readings were given by her granddaughters, Aimee De Carbo and Michele LaBreck. Burial was in the family lot in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eliot, with Monsignor Burns conducting the committal.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Richard Morgan, Robert Small, Richard Small, Ryan Small, Brandon Small and Trever Small.
Corinne B. Ramsdell
CAPE NEDDICK - Corinne B. Ramsdell, 83, of 200 Mountain Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, at Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born July 6, 1916, in York, she was the daughter of S.W. Carrol and M. Agnes (Tardiff) Bridges. She attended York schools.
She was the head chambermaid at the former Rust Motel for 12 years and was a chamber maid at the Sea Latch Motel in York Beach.
She enjoyed family activities, vegetable gardening, animals and watching sports.
She was the wife of the late Eber C. Ramsdell, who died in 1983.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Stabrow, of Cape Neddick; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Earl E. Ramsdell, who died in 1995; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Avery, who died in 1978.
Mary E. Baird
NEW LONDON - Mary E. (Laskey) Lyon Baird, 91, of Country Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, at the Clough Center, where she had been a resident for the past eight years.
Born Sept. 30, 1908, in Marblehead, Mass., she was the daughter of Emerson Roads and Leona May (Day) Laskey. She had resided in New London since 1953, having previously lived in Marblehead. She graduated from Marblehead High School.
She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, New London, and a founder of the St. Andrew's Thrift Shop. She enjoyed sewing and knitting and enjoyed entertaining.
She was the wife of the late Gregory O. Lyon, who died in 1949, and Thomas F. Baird, who died in 1996.
Survivors include a son, Nathaniel C. Lyon of Hampton; two daughters, Barbara Illinik of Howell, Mich. and Marjorie Magee of Marietta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her son, Gregory O. Lyon Jr. in 1983.
