New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947
Gail F. Cluckay, SALISBURY
Saturday, October 13, 2001
SALISBURY - Gail F. (Palumbo) Cluckay, 56, of Hensmith Road, died Sept. 1 in Sutton. She was born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of Frank and Audrey (Cave) Palumbo. She was raised in Cranston, R.I. She graduated from Cranston West High School in 1968 and from the University of New Hampshire in Durham in 1972. She worked teaching at Concord High School for 13 years and was recently the librarian for the town of Salisbury. She served for 13 years on the Merrimack Valley School Board and was a ski instructor at Mt. Sunapee Ski Area. Survivors include her father of Cranston, R.I.; her husband for 29 years, David Clukay of Salisbury; two sons, Christopher Clukay of Concord and R. Benjamin Clukay of Salisbury; a sister, Donna O'Neil of Jamestwon, R.I.; and cousins. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Salisbury Library Building Fund, Salisbury 03268. H.L. Young & Company Memorial Home, 175 Main St., Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lillian M. Stone, FRANKLIN
Saturday, October 13, 2001
FRANKLIN - Lillian M. Stone, 86, formerly of South Main Street, died Wednesday at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was born in Franklin, the daughter of Magliore and Alphonsine (Langevin) Fredette. She attended Franklin schools. She was a resident of the Franklin Tilton area for most of her life and lived in Watervliet, N.Y., from 1956 to 1964. She worked as a household supervisor at St. Paul's School in Concord before retiring. She attended St. Paul Church in Franklin. She volunteered at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Stone, who died in 1979. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. in Park Cemetery in Tilton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliates, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Mass., 01701-4688. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen J. Jablonski, DEERFIELD
Saturday, October 13, 2001
DEERFIELD - Stephen J. Jablonski, 82, of Maple Avenue, died Thursday at Sunbridge Nursing Home in Exeter. He was born in Montague, Mass., the son of Paul and Mary (Trela) Jablonski. He attended schools in Turners Falls, Mass. He was formerly of Turners Falls, Mass., and Montague, Mass., moving to Deerfield in 1999. He served in the Army in the European-African Theater of War, attaining rank of Private First Class. He rescued a comrade and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry. He worked for the University of Massachusetts in Amherst for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He was a communicant of St. Anne's Church in Turners Fall, Mass. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was predeceased by his wife, Gabrielle (Parenteau) Jablonski, who died in 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Spindel; a brother, Theodore Jablonski of Turners Falls, Mass.; a sister, Blondena Barden of Winchester; two granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Turners Falls, Mass. The Rev. Stanley Aksamit, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter 03833. Kostanski Funeral Home, Turners Fall, Mass., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ellen T. LaSala, GILFORD
Friday, October 12, 2001
GILFORD - Ellen T. (McNulty) LaSala, 70, of Lake Shore Road died Wednesday at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. She was born in Saugus, Mass., the daughter of Anthony and Mary Monica (Duffy) McNulty. She lived in Saugus, Mass., for many years and moved to Gilford six years ago. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lynn, Mass., in 1949 and from Burdett College in Lynn, Mass. She was a member of the ABC Quilters of Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, the Belknap Quilters Guild and the LakeShore Park Association. She was a former member of the Saugus Historical Society, the Camp Fire Girls and the Greater Nynn Mental Health Retardation Advisory Committee. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics, crafts and antiques. She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Edward McNulty; a sister, June Sayles; and a grandson, Benjamin. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Edward LaSala of Gilford; a son, Ted LaSala of Saugus, Mass.; four daughters, Patricia Valovanie and Ann Saulnier, both of Gilford, Maryellen Hardy of Melrose, Mass., and Suzanne Nestor of Swampscott, Mass.; a brother, Thomas McNulty of Florida; and 10 grandchildren. Calling hours will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. in the carriage house of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 50 Washington St., Lakeport. The Rev. George Soberick, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the family lot, Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ABC Quilts, 569 First New Hampshire Turnpike, Suite 3, Northwood 03261.
Roger D. Cox, EPSOM
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
EPSOM - Roger D. Cox, 79, died Saturday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Concord, the son of George Cox and Mary (Baker) Cox Smith. He worked as a machinist for Pitco Frialator Inc. for 15 years before retiring. He was a former member of the Moose and Elks Lodge. He enjoyed sharing a smile and a story, and he loved helping people. Survivors include three sons, Roy Cox of Epsom, Wayne Cox of Pittsfield and Russell Cox of Barnstead; two daughters, Gloria Jean Millette of Bow and Carolyn Cox of Epsom; a sister, Mary Whiting; 11 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Hampshire Chapter, 27 Harvey Road, Manchester 03110. Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gail F. Clukay, SALISBURY
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
SALISBURY - Gail F. (Palumbo) Clukay, 50, of Hensmith Road, died Sept. 1 in Sutton. She was born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of Frank and Audrey (Cave) Palumbo. She was raised in Cranston, R.I. She graduated from Cranston West High School in 1968 and from the University of New Hampshire in Durham in 1972. She worked teaching at Concord High School for 13 years and was the librarian for the town of Salisbury. She served for 13 years on the Merrimack Valley School Board and was a ski instructor at Mt. Sunapee Ski Area. Survivors include her father of Cranston, R.I.; her husband of 29 years, David Clukay of Salisbury; two sons, Christopher Clukay of Concord and R. Benjamin Clukay of Salisbury; a sister, Donna O'Neil of Jamestown, R.I.; and cousins. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Salisbury Library Building Fund, Salisbury 03268. H.L. Young & Company Memorial Home, 175 Main St., Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lillian M. Stone, FRANKLIN
Saturday, October 13, 2001
FRANKLIN - Lillian M. Stone, 86, formerly of South Main Street, died Wednesday at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was born in Franklin, the daughter of Magliore and Alphonsine (Langevin) Fredette. She attended Franklin schools. She was a resident of the Franklin Tilton area for most of her life and lived in Watervliet, N.Y., from 1956 to 1964. She worked as a household supervisor at St. Paul's School in Concord before retiring. She attended St. Paul Church in Franklin. She volunteered at Franklin Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Stone, who died in 1979. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. in Park Cemetery in Tilton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliates, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Mass., 01701-4688. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements.
E. Freeman Dunn, LOCHMERE
Saturday, October 13, 2001
LOCHMERE - E. Freeman Dunn, 75, of Pine Grove, died Wednesday at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia after a long illness. He was born in Rye, the son of Edward and Jennie (Stevens) Dunn. He lived in Lochmere since 1988. He worked in his bird feeder supply business. He enjoyed New Hampshire wildlife. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Quimby of Rochester and Barbara Basham of Pensacola, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in J. Verne Wood Funeral Home, Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.
James W. Findlay Sr., EPSOM
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
EPSOM - James W. Findlay Sr., 76, died yesterday at his home. He was born in Wakefield, Mass., the son of James and Carrie (Beeler) Findlay. He served in the U.S. Navy for 36 years and was a master chief of heavy equipment with the Seabees. He served on the USS Varian 793 during World War II and also served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Corinthian Masonic Lodge No. 82 in Pittsfield, the Scottish Rite Valley of Nashua and the Bektash Temple Shrine of Concord, where he was colonel of the units. He was a member and past patron of Bethany Chapter No. 50 Order of Eastern Star, the Elwood O. Wells American Legion Post No. 112 in Epsom, the Island 1x Seabees in Laconia, and the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. He was a past commander of the Legion of Honor; a charter member and first president of the Bektash Highlanders; and was the Citizen of the Year in Epsom for 2001. He was predeceased by three sisters, Pauline Dorlando, Elizabeth Barnes and Carrie Smith. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Margaret (Lichtenberg) Findlay of Epsom; a son, James Findlay Jr. of Epsom; two daughters, Barbara Dombrowsky of Gettysburg, Pa., and Susan Wadsworth of Methuen, Mass.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a niece and six nephews. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord. An American Legion service will be held during calling hours at 7:15 p.m. with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Northwood Congregational Church, with the Rev. James Young officiating. Burial will follow in McClary Cemetery in Epsom. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bektash Shrine, P.O. Box 4086, Concord 03302; or the American Cancer Society, Memorial Giving Program, 360 Route 101, Bedford 03110.
Charles E. Hale, BOW
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
BOW - Charles E. Hale, 78, of Ridgewood Drive, died Sunday at Concord Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Melrose, Mass., the son of Maurice and Marie (Crateau) Hale. He lived in Dover for many years, moving to Concord in 1961. He graduated from Dover High School in 1941 and earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from the University of New Hampshire in 1947. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II as a pilot and flew with the 569th Squadron of the 390th Bombardment Group out of England. He worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Philadelphia on flood projects for two years before being transferred to Portland, Ore., for three years. He worked for the U.S. Department of Interior, Geological Survey in the Boston office for nine years, beginning in 1952, and became chief of the Geological Survey for the New Hampshire office in 1961. He was a hydrologist, retiring from the Geological Survey in 1979. He then worked as a field service engineer for Aerotronic Association in Contoocook for three years and as a civil engineer for the New Hampshire Water Resources Division in Concord for five years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Bow Men's Club and the Bow Pioneer Snowmobile Club for many years. He was predeceased by a son, Gary Hale, who died in 1974; and a brother, Maurice Hale Jr., who died in 1998. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Martha (Bennett) Hale of Bow; two sons, David Hale of Bow and Timothy Hale of Brookline; a sister, Eleanor Murphy of Dover; four grandchildren; a niece and three nephews. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Waters Funeral Home, 50 S. Main St., Concord. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 S. Main St., Concord. The Rev. Steven Montesanti, parochial vicar, will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in the family lot in Evans Cemetery in Bow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester 03101-2244.
Julia M. Duncan
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Julia M. Duncan, 73, of Concord, died Saturday at Pleasant View Nursing Home. She was born in Plymouth, the daughter of John and Ila (Avery) Duncan. She lived in Laconia for many years and in the Webster and Concord area for the last few years. She worked as an assembly line worker for Laconia Shoe Manufacturing. She enjoyed knitting, especially mittens. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Laconia. She was predeceased by two brothers, John Duncan and Sheldon Duncan. Survivors include two brothers, Henry Duncan of Laconia and Earl Duncan of Campton; two sisters, Ella Little of Webster and Alice Duncan of Plymouth; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours and services will not be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 132 Middle St., Manchester 03103. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
John R. Gothreau
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
John R. "Jack" Gothreau, 83, of Fisherville Road, Concord, died Monday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the son of James and Mary Ellen (McNamara) Gothreau. He lived in Berlin most of his life. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1936 and earned his Eagle Scout badge. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed in Hawaii, and in the New Hampshire Army National Guard in Berlin for 21 years. He retired as chief warrant officer. He worked at the Brown Paper Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1980 as assistant purchasing agent. He served as a tax assessor for the town of Berlin for many years and was a member of the state Board of Education from 1981 to 1986. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Gothreau, who died in 1990. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jeanne (Roberge) Gothreau of Concord; two sons, Edward Gothreau of Concord and Stephen Gothreau of Mountain Top, Pa.; a sister, Margaret Hansell of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord. The Rev. Paul Gousse, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will follow in New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Route 3, Boscawen. Waters Funeral Home, Concord, is in charge of the arrangements.
Frieda Fitzgerald, ALLENSTOWN
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
ALLENSTOWN - Frieda Fitzgerald, 101, of Lane Drive, died Sept. 27 at Pleasant View Health Care Center in Concord. She was born in the Bronx, N.Y., the daughter of George and Caroline (Schwitt) Sachs. She moved to Allenstown in 1977. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Fitzgerald, who died in 1960; and a son, Walter Fitzgerald, who died in 1999. Survivors include two sons, Richard Fitzgerald of Derry and Ronald Fitzgerald of Bronx, N.Y.; three daughters, Dorothy Lang of Pembroke, Virginia Rispoli of Allenstown and Joan Griffin of Concord; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View Health Care Center Chapel. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the Pleasant View Patients' Activity Fund, 239 Pleasant St., Concord 03301. Petit Funeral Home, Pembroke, is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy M. Martell, ALLESNTOWN
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
ALLESNTOWN - Dorothy Mae Martell, 78, died Friday at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. She was born in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Victor and Louise (Monniere) Schneider Sr. She graduated from Burlington High School. She lived in Boston and Manchester before living in Allenstown for more than 25 years. She served with the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II. She worked as a bookkeeper for Vermont Transit in Burlington, Vt., and for Eastern Refrigeration in Manchester for 15 years. She also worked for R.J. Rudnick & Sons in Manchester, retiring after 22 years. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. She loved children and was known as the neighborhood "grandmother." She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Ernest Villeneuve, who died in 1997. Survivors include two sons, Peter Martell of Allenstown and Joseph Martell of Sullivan, Maine; two sisters, Elizabeth Macedo of Hayward, Calif., and Anne Liner of Danbury, Conn.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Calling hours will not be held. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown. The Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire State Veterans Home, Residents Benefits Fund, P.O. Box 229, Tilton 03276. Petit Funeral Home, Pembroke, is in charge of the arrangements.
Frederick Robertson, CONTOOCOOK
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
CONTOOCOOK - Frederick A. Robertson, 68, died Sunday at Concord Hospital. He was born in West Hopkinton, the son of Everett and Dorothy (Page) Robertson. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked as a forklift operator at Herrick Mill Work Co. in Contoocook for many years, retiring in 1998. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Beverly Anne (Shatney) Robertson of Contoocook; three sons, Neal Robertson of Hillsboro, Arnold Robertson of Weare and Dwain Robertson of Ringling, Mont.; a daughter, Hedi Buck of Manchester; three brothers, Everett Robertson of Antrim, Robert Robertson of Henniker and Richard Robertson of Lake City, Fla.; a sister, Gladys Severance of Penacook; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Contoocook Village Cemetery in Contoocook. Memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Kidney Center, 248 Pleasant St., Suite G 400, Concord 03301. Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Contoocook, is in charge of the arrangements.
Frances M. Eryou, LAKEPORT
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
LAKEPORT - Frances M. Eryou, 92, of Dell Avenue, died Sunday at her home after a period of failing health. She was born in Ashland, the daughter of George and Jennie Mae (Russell) Sorrell. She was raised in Ashland and lived in Meredith before moving to Laconia around 1955. She moved to New Hampton in 1975 where she lived for 10 years before moving to Lakeport. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes parish. She enjoyed needlework and made tablecloths and bedspreads. She danced at the Circle 9 Ranch in Epsom when she was younger. She opened her home to many elderly relatives and cared for them. She was predeceased by her husband, William Eryou, who died in 1975. Survivors include many nieces and nephews, including Roxanna Parshley, who lived with her; and many great-nieces and greatnephews. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Simoneau & Lambert Funeral Home, 139 Church St., Laconia. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated following calling hours at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 50 Washington St., Lakeport. The Rev. Adrien Longchamps will officiate. Burial will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in Green Grove Cemetery, Ashland.
Emma F. Spear, MEREDITH
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
MEREDITH - Emma F. Spear, 84, formerly of Camp Waldron Road, died Friday at Golden View Health Care. She was born in Everett, Mass., the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Hauser) Franz. She lived in Everett, Mass., and Arlington, Mass., for most of her life, moving to Meredith 10 years ago. She worked as office manager for E. L. Collins Stone Co. for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Spear, who died in 1981; and two sisters, Pearl Broderick of Massachusetts and Mildred Creelman of Meredith. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Barfield of Meredith; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the family lot in Oakland Cemetery in Meredith. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lakes Region Kennel Club Scholarship Fund, c/o Marilyn Plummer, 3 Tucker Mt. Road, Meredith 03253. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mason L. Blake, PEMBROKE
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
PEMBROKE - Mason L. Blake, 90, of North Pembroke Road, died yesterday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Warner, the son of Leroy and Amy Blake. He worked as a heating engineer for Page Belting in Concord and owned Blake's Sugar House in Pembroke. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Concord. He was a member of Corinthian Masonic Lodge in Pittsfield, Horace Chase Masonic Lodge in Penacook, the Scottish Rite Valley of Concord, the Bektash Temple Drum Corps, and IOOF of Concord for 55 years. He was a 44-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Concord and was its past president. He served as lieutenant governor of the New England District twice and was a life member of Kiwanis International, which awarded him the Legion of Honor and the Hixson Award. He was also a member and past president of Bektash Temple Shrine. He enjoyed making maple syrup. He was predeceased by a son, Gary Blake; a daughter, Joyce Blake; a brother, Winston Blake; and two sisters, Louise Ellsworth and Charlotte Hall. Survivors include his wife, Florence (Morin) Blake of Pembroke; three daughters, Marilyn Boucher of Allenstown, Virginia Field of Weare and Beverly Hurd of South Sutton; two step-daughters, Betty Mason of Pembroke and Linda Corriveau of Center Barnstead; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church, Concord. The Rev. David Keller, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Warner. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Burns Institute, P.O. Box 7252, Concord 03302-7252.
Russell V. Benedict, SALISBURY
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
SALISBURY - Russell Vernon Benedict, 90, formerly of Franklin Road, died Monday at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen. He was born in Pawtucket, R.I., the son of Frank and Rose (Mueller) Benedict. He moved to Gorham in the late 1920s and to Salisbury in 1946. He served as a seaman first class with the U.S. Navy, Pacific Fleet, aboard the battleship Missouri from 1944 to 1945 during World War II. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and drove a coach on Mount Washington. He was also a self-employed carpenter and did remodeling and restoration work on the Salisbury Congregational Church. He was a former Salisbury fire chief and member of the Salisbury Supervisors of the Checklist for many years. He was predeceased by two brothers, Earl Benedict, who died in 1964, and Maxwell Benedict, who died in September. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ruth (Holt) Benedict of Salisbury; three sons, David Benedict of Salisbury, Stephen Benedict of Gorham and Robert Sullivan of Pelham; three daughters, Cynthia Underhill of Salisbury, Joy Stacey of York, Maine, and Margaret Bruns of Long Island, Maine; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a niece and nephew. Calling hours will not be held. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road, Tilton. The Rev. Larry Turns, pastor of the Congregational Christian Church, UCC, in Franklin, will officiate. Burial will be held privately in Maplewood Cemetery in Salisbury. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin, 75 Chestnut St., Franklin 03235; or to the Salisbury Rescue Squad, Salisbury Fire Department, Salisbury 03268. William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Tilton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel Parsons, EPSOM
Friday, October 19, 2001
EPSOM - Hazel Parsons, 102, died Wednesday at Epsom Manor. She was born in Gilmanton, the daughter of Usher and Addie (Hill) Parsons. She was a lifelong resident of Old Providence Road in Gilmanton until moving to Epsom Manor. She was a member of the Smith Meeting House Church for many years. She was a charter member of the Lower Gilmanton Community Club. She received the Boston Post Gold Cane award in Gilmanton on her 100 birthday. She was an avid reader and enjoyed painting. She was predeceased by a nephew. Survivors include two nephews, Gordon Hall of Manchester and Julian Hall of Brandenton, Fla.; seven grandnieces and grandnephews; and 19 great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Calling hours will not be held. Graveside services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Smith Meeting House Cemetery in Gilmanton. Perkins Funeral Home, Pittsfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
Pamela R. Radomsky, HAWLEY, Pa.
Friday, October 19, 2001
HAWLEY, Pa. - Pamela Rae Radomsky, 52, died Monday at Miami Heart Institute in Miami, Fla. She was born in Concord, the daughter of Reginald and June (Whittemore) Follansbee. She was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Hemlock Farms Volunteer Fire Co. and Auxiliary. Survivors include her parents of Concord; her husband of 25 years, Michael Radomsky Sr. of Hemlock Farms, Hawley, Pa.; two sons, Joel Speilman of Connecticut and Michael Radomsky Jr. of Hemlock Farms, Hawley, Pa.; two daughters, Ann Turner of Southgate, Ky., and Kelly Derrick of Williamsport, Pa.; many brothers and sisters; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Church at Hemlock Farms. The Rev. Dr. Robert Duncan Sr. will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the Pamela Radomsky Memorial Fund, c/o Hemlock Farms Fire Department, 1053 Hemlock Farms, Hawley, Pa. 18428. Teeters' Funeral Chapel, Hawley, Pa., is in charge of the arrangements.
Roger A. DeCato, LOUDON
Friday, October 19, 2001
LOUDON - Roger A. DeCato, 67, of Chichester Road, died Wednesday at Concord Hospital. He was born in Franklin, the son of Alfred and Lena (Champagne) DeCato. He lived in Loudon for 40 years. He owned and operated DeCato Sand & Gravel and worked as a supervisor for Pike Industries for 18 years. He loved ocean fishing, traveling and visit Foxwoods Casino. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard DeCato Sr. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Evangia (Gerow) DeCato of Loudon; three sons, Eric DeCato of Loudon, Winfred Norton of Fairhaven, Mass., and Roger DeCato of Vermont; two daughters, Lisa Norton of Keene and Lynn Trudeau of Loudon; three sisters, Doris Berwick of Loudon, Arlene Klocek of Candia and Margaret Emmons of Concord; eight grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church Street Chapel, Concord. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. the funeral home. Burial will be held at the Moore Cemetery in Loudon.
Gail F. Clukay, SALBISBURY
Saturday, October 20, 2001
SALBISBURY - Gail F. Clukay, 50, of Hensmith Road, died Sept. 1 in Sutton. Memorial services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. in the Salisbury Congregational Church, Route 4 and Route 127, Salisbury. H.L. Young & Company Memorial Home, Franklin, is in charge of the arrangements.
