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Harold W. Clough Sr.
SOUTH BERWICK - Harold W. Clough Sr., 74, of 68 Academy St., died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at his home.
Born April 12, 1925, in South Berwick, he was the son of Charles W. and Mary E. (O'Neil) Clough. He had lived there his whole life.
A Navy Veteran of World War II, He received the European-African Area Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the former South Berwick American Legion Post.
He was a former member of the South Berwick Police Department, having served as chief of Police from 1962 to 1964. He had also worked at the Berwick Academy and was the first plant operator for the South Berwick Sewer District, where he worked for 27 years. He later worked for the Arnold T. Clement Co. of Rochester.
He was a member and former Worshipful Master of the St. John's Lodge No. 51 of Masons and a member of the Scottish Rite.
He liked working with his hands, making toys, the outdoors and hunting. He especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren.
He was the husband of Gabrielle M. (Parent) Clough for 55 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Harold W. Clough Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of South Berwick; a daughter, Colleen Grover, and her husband, John, of Corinna, Maine; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Edward and Linwood Clough.
David G. Hargraves
NEWMARKET - In loving memory of David G. Hargraves, whose life was shortened by a tragedy. Dave was 52 years old and was born on Dec. 11, 1946 in Hampstead, N.H.
Dave was the son of Mary Wells and Gordon D. Hargraves. His stepfather was Henry G. Wells.
Dave leaves behind his newlywed wife, Billie Hargraves; two sons, Shawn Hargraves, 25, and Eric Hargraves, 20; his wife's two sons, Allen, 25, and David, 22; a sister, Laurie Wells; and a brother, Allen Wells.
Dave was a painter for 14 years at Phillips Exeter Academy.
Dave will be missed by all his family and friends, especially at this time of year, but he will NOT be forgotten.
Nancy A. DeVanna
NOKOMIS, Fla. - Nancy Ann (Langille) DeVanna, 48, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999 in Venice, Fla.
Born Sept. 17, 1951, in Patuxent River, Md., she was the daughter of Bruce and Bertha Langille of York. She graduated from York High School in 1969 and attended the Emery School of Court Stenography in Boston, and Hesser College in Portsmouth. A former resident of Eliot, Maine, she moved to Nokomis, Fla. in February 1999.
Survivors include her parents; four daughters, Sheri Rey of Orlando, Fla., Michelle Ercolano of North Port, Fla., Amy Saba of Nashville, Tenn. and Stephanie Watts of Eliot, Maine; two sisters, Cheryl Dixon of Kittery, Maine and Linda Johnson of Nokomis, Fla.; three grandchildren and five nephews.
Harrison D. Mackey
DOVER - Harrison D. Mackey, 74, of 412 Dover Point Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at his residence.
Born Jan. 3, 1925, in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of Porter James and Viola Irene (O'Hara) Mackey Sr.
A veteran, he served in the Navy during World War II.
He was a member of the Dover Police Department for 29-and-a-half years, retiring in 1981 as sergeant. He then worked at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for eight years.
He was a member of Moses Paul Lodge, F & A.M. 32-degree Mason-Valley of Portsmouth, a member of the New Hampshire Association of Retired Law Enforcement Officers and past president of the New Hampshire Police Association.
He was the husband of Joyce (Martin) Mackey of Dover for 47 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Harrison (Chip) Mackey and his wife, Ann, of Rochester, and Jay E. Mackey and his wife, Gisele, of Dover; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Lynda) Hamilton of Springvale, Maine; a brother, Sidney N. Mackey and close friend, Cheryl McEleaney, both of Dover; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Porter J. and Charles G. Mackey.
Georgia E. Semple
NEWMARKET - Georgia E. Semple, 80, formerly of Wadleigh Falls Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at Exeter Healthcare after a long illness.
Born Feb. 10, 1919, in Newfields, N.H., she was the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Clark) Davis.
She was formerly employed at the Macallen Co. in Newmarket for five years and had done housework for many years.
She was the widow of Adam Semple, who died in 1984.
Survivors include two sons, Franklin Earl Elliott of Laconia, N.H. and Edgar Eugene Elliott of Bar Harbor, Maine; two daughters, Louisa Eva Austin and Alice Henderson, both of Newmarket; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Shirley Horn, of Barrington; and two nephews.
John J. Pazdon
NEWMARKET - John J. (Jack) Pazdon Jr., 50, of 31 Beech St., died unexpectedly while vacationing in Puerto Rico. He was a lifelong resident of Newmarket and Dover, N.H.
He is survived by his two children, Melissa and Johnny Pazdon of Dover; his beloved Diane Rousseau Langlois, also of 31 Beech St.; his parents, John J. and Sophie Piecuch Pazdon of Newmarket; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Beckie Pazdon of Durham, N.H. and their two children, Jennifer and Michael, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Al Caswell of Durham and their two children, Valerie and Andrew; and a second brother and sister-in law, Scott and Anita Pazdon of Monterey, Calif.; Diane's three children, Jeffrey, of Corvallis, Oreg., and Jordana and Joshua Langlois of Newmarket; two very special aunts, Alice Kruczek and Anne Hogue; an uncle, Richard Hogue; and numerous cousins.
For the past 20 years, John worked as an engineer and software designer for GE Somersworth and had represented GE on the International Electric Standards Committee for the past five years. He was the valedictorian of his graduating Class of 1966 at NHS, received a bachelor's degree from the UNH Math Department in 1973 and earned an associate's degree in electrical engineering from New Hampshire College. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
To all who knew him, "Jack" was a devoted and loving father, and a thoughtful and caring friend who loved life, music and playing his guitar. He was a devout humanitarian and was very involved in the GE Elfun Society, an organization of GE personnel who volunteer their time to benefit the needy. He had served as president and treasurer of the local Elfun chapter and some of the projects he orchestrated include building local school playground structures, Habitat for Humanity housing projects, Dover HUB remodeling, Somersworth Group home remodeling and basketball court lighting, the Rochester YMCA Gazebo and recently, the mentoring program with the Dover High School Physics Department Amusement Ride Project. He was a director at the Somersworth Group Home and always participated in the United Way Annual Day of Caring.
Jack was happiest when clamming, fishing and oystering with family and friends on Great Bay or working at home in his vegetable garden. He was also an avid home brewer.
John was a member and finance officer of Newmarket Legion Post No. 67, a member and past director of the American Citizens of Polish Descent, a member of FOE and a member of the GEEA Horseshoe League.
John will be missed by all of us who loved him and whose lives he touched with his kindness and giving.
William B. Peterson
ELIOT - William B. "Bill" Peterson, 61, formerly of Woburn, Mass., and Medford, Mass., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born June 13, 1938, in Malden, Mass., he was the son of the late Ena M. (Falconer) Peterson Spellman and Arthur W. Peterson.
He attended Norfolk County Agricultural School and was a construction superintendent in the industrial insulation field.
He and his family spent summer weekends in Eliot. He became a permanent resident of Eliot four years ago.
He was a member of the Asbestos Worker's Local No. 6, co-founder of Harbor Insulation in Woburn, and a Marine Corp veteran.
He was the husband of Maryellen V. (Palmisano) Peterson.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Karen A. Snook and her husband, David, of Eliot, and Kristen L. Cota and her husband, Anthony, of Reading, Mass.; a sister, Linda E. Peterson of Sterling; close family friend Kay-Lee Bell of Sterling; and two grandchildren, Anthony P. Cota and Heather L. Snook.
Viva N. Brown
NORTH HAMPTON - Viva N. Brown, 81, of 65 Woodland Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at the Exeter Hospital after a brief illness.
Born Feb. 18, 1911, in Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. and Hattie (Naves) Nesbitt. She moved to Exeter with her family in 1920 and then to North Hampton in 1935. She was a 1930 graduate of the former Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter.
She worked for Ralston Tree Service for many years.
A member of Christ Episcopal Church in Exeter, she was also an associate member of the United Church of Christ in North Hampton. She was treasurer for the town of North Hampton for 11 years, and was superintendent of Sunday school, treasurer and auditor for the United Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Ladies Union of the United Church of Christ and of the North Hampton Women's Club.
She was the wife of the late Herbert T. Brown, who died in 1973. She was also predeceased by a sister, Todd Carter.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Margaret Brown of North Hampton; a daughter and son-in-law, Katharine and Willard Lajaunie of Kingwood, Tex.; a granddaughter, Meghan, and her husband, Todd Gustafson of Rockport, Maine; four grandsons, Jonathan Brown of Newmarket, Jared Brown of North Hampton, Adam Lajaunie of Austin, Tex., and Kent Lajaunie of Kingwood; her great-granddaughter, Sydney Gustafson; three sisters, Evelyn Callahan of Hampton, Margaret N. Brown of North Hampton, and Josephine Dining of Largo, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
George B. Underwood
MANCHESTER, Mich. - George B. Underwood III, 53, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999.
Born April 9, 1946, in Boston, he was the son of George B. Underwood Jr. and Marie (Saunders) Underwood. He dedicated more than 20 years to the computer industry as a corporate sales and marketing expert.
He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manchester, Mich.
He was the husband of Cynthia Valtin.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, George Underwood IV of Pinellas Park, Fla.; two daughters, Cecile Marie and Meaghan Underwood of Manchester; his mother, Marie Underwood of Portsmouth, N.H.; six sisters, Sister Pat Underwood CSJ of Richland, Mich., Sister Nina Underwood MMM of Nairobi, Kenya, Beth Underwood of Portsmouth, Marie (Thomas) Bader of Walton, Ky., Joan (Ken) Saunders of Erie, Pa., and Terry Delaney of Portsmouth; three nieces, Jennifer, Amy and Crystal Bader; and two nephews, Tony and Peter Laudenbaugh.
He was predeceased by his father and a son, Brian Thomas.
Claire M. Therrien
ROCHESTER - Claire M. (Penney) Therrien, 69, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Riverside Rest Home after a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 21, 1930, in Dover, N.H., she was the daughter of Mary Irene (Monahan) Penney. As a child, she resided in South Berwick, and graduated from St. Michael's Elementary School and Berwick Academy. She had resided in Rochester for 42 years.
She had been employed by General Electric Credit Union and, later, Willis Corroon in Rochester, before retiring in 1990.
She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church and a member of the Farmington Country Club.
She was the wife of Ted (Edward) Therrien for 42 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include her five children, Thomas Therrien of Kailua, Hawaii, Mary Therrien Bickford of Farmington, N.H., Timothy Therrien of Raymond, N.H., Kate Therrien Kelley of Rochester, N.H., and Jennifer Therrien Dias of Dover, N.H.; nine grandchildren, Katelyn, Kimberlee, Hannah, Griffin, Quinn, Bryan, Brock, Mackenzie and Maile.
She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Penney.
William B. Peterson
ELIOT - William B. "Bill" Peterson, 61, formerly of Woburn and Medford, Mass., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born June 13, 1938, in Malden, Mass., he was the son of the late Ena M. (Falconer) Peterson Spellman and Arthur W. Peterson. He attended Norfolk County Agricultural School.
He was a construction superintendent in the industrial insulation field.
He and his family spent summer weekends in Eliot. He became a permanent resident of Eliot four years ago.
He was a member of the Asbestos Workers' Local 6, co-founder of Harbor Insulation in Woburn, and a Marine Corps veteran.
He was the husband of Maryellen V. (Palmisano) Peterson.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Karen A. Snook and her husband, David, of Eliot, and Kristen L. Cota and her husband, Anthony, of Reading, Mass.; a sister, Linda E. Peterson of Sterling; close family friend Kay-Lee Bell of Sterling; and two grandchildren, Anthony P. Cota and Heather L. Snook.
Arthur H. Rogers
PORTSMOUTH - Arthur H. Rogers, 82, of 263 Rockland St., died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born Jan. 22, 1917, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Harris D. and Katie J. (Hood) Rogers.
He was formerly employed as a foreman for the Morley Co. in Portsmouth.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, and was active with Alcoholics Anonymous.
He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Hosford) Rogers.
Survivors include two brothers, Earl E. Rogers and Dave E. Rogers, both of Portsmouth; four nieces, Virginia Kristoff and her husband, Alan, of Kittery, Priscilla Metalious of Rye, Abby Cooper of New Castle, and Mary Ann Jackson of Newburyport, Mass.; and a nephew, Scott Rogers of Carlsbad, Calif.
