Jan R. Kennedy
Summered in Little Compton
Jan R. Kennedy, 71, of Stuart, Fla., died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at her home. She was the wife of the late Douglas Kennedy. Born Dec. 13, 1930, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the late Olin L. and Vera E. Rutledge of Stuart. She was a native of Columbus, Ohio, and had been a resident of Stuart for the last 26 years. During that time, she spent her summers in Little Compton. Mrs. Kennedy graduated from Northwestern University, where she was a homecoming queen and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She loved traveling the world. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sakonnet Golf Club. Prior to her retirement, she was a realtor for golfer Jack Nicklaus for three years in Dublin, Ohio. Mrs. Kennedy leaves two sons, Jeffrey Jinkens of Dublin, Ohio, and Richard Jinkens of Cary, N.C.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, P.O. Box 1168, Stuart, FL 34995.

Anthony Imbriglio Sr.
Former resident, avid accordion player
Anthony Imbriglio Sr., 91, formerly of Terrace Avenue, Tiverton, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Mary (Fallows) Imbriglio. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank and Anna (Pescarino) Imbriglio. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Imbriglio was the founder of the Imbriglio Accordion School in Fall River and taught accordion at the New England Conservancy of Music in Boston. He served as assistant director of the Gaviani Conservatory of Music in Boston, and was a partner in the New England Musical Instrument Co. Mr. Imbriglio was a past director and president of the Accordion Teachers' Association of Massachusetts. He was a member of the American Accordion Association and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Accordion Teachers' Association. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army in Africa and Europe, and received several medals and citations. Mr. Imbroglio was a communicant of St. Christopher Church and was a third-degree member of the Father Boehr Council, Knights of Columbus. He leaves a daughter, Donna Duggins of Tiverton; a son, Anthony Imbriglio Jr. of Exeter; a sister, Camella Bond of Fall River; two brothers, Adam Imbriglio of Tiverton, and Eugene Imbriglio of North Branford, Conn.; two granddaughters and four great-grandsons. He was the brother of the late Eva Crosson and Mary Voboril. His funeral was held Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. from the Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home in Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church in Tiverton. Burial was in Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.

Christine J. Gomes
Tiverton resident, former nurse's aide
Christine J. "Chris" (Finn) Gomes, 47, of 126 Durfee Road, Tiverton, and formerly of the Island Park section of Portsmouth, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Newport Hospital. Born on Aug. 16, 1954, in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Rose M. (Rowe) Finn. She had resided in Portsmouth and Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs. Gomes was employed for three years in various positions at Tremblay's Cafe in Island Park. She previously was employed as a certified nurse's aide at Ocean State Nursing in Middletown. She leaves a son, Dennis "Cole" Gomes of Portsmouth; two daughters, Amber D. Gomes and Michaela F. Boone, both of Portsmouth; a brother, David J. Finn of St. Louis; three sisters, Maureen Gallant of Fall River, Carol Durkin and Rosemary Larocque, both of Tiverton; six grandchildren; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. She was the sister of the late Richard M. "Mickey" Finn. The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. 6 from the Oliveira Funeral Home in Fall River, with a funeral Mass in St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. Burial was private.

Priscilla Rockwell
Antiques dealer in Warren
Priscilla Church Rockwell, 80, of Fairway Drive, died Friday, August 2, 2002, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Robert K. Rockwell. The couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this Saturday. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Louisa (Randall) Church. She lived in Barrington for 48 years. Mrs. Rockwell owned and operated East Bay Antiques in Warren for 22 years before retiring in 1991; the business specialized in 19th century American furniture. A master refinisher, she attended Pembroke College, now Brown University, as well as the Lincoln School for Girls in Providence. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and interior decorating. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Jeffrey M. Rockwell of Riverside; a daughter, Anne Rockwell Petto of Bay Village, Ohio; and a granddaughter, Laura Petto. She was a sister of the late Catherine C. Flynn and Nelson R., Lousia E, Eben R., Samuel C and Laura C. Church. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 17, in St. John's Episcopal Church. Burial followed in Forest Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrington Public Library, County Road, Barrington, R.I. 02806.

Joseph E. Goulart
Former Bristol councilor leaves family in Warren
Joseph E. Goulart, 92, of 634 Wood St., Bristol, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Frances (Biancuzzo) Goulart. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Filomena (Silva) Goulart. For 50 years he was a manager at the former Paroma Drapery Inc. in Fall River, retiring in 1980. Mr. Goulart was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, where he was the chief marshal for the 16th of July Feast Celebration in 1983. He was also the head usher for more than 20 years. Mr. Goulart was president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society for more than 20 years, a member and past president of the former Holy Name Society, a 30-year and 3rd-degree member of the Bristol Council #379, Knights of Columbus. He was a member and chairman of the Bristol Recreation Board for 40 years, where he helped establish that town's first Little League park, neighborhood playgrounds and Bristol Town Beach. He served on the Bristol Town Council for 12 years and was a member of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee for 40 years. He leaves a son, Edward J. Goulart, and a daughter-in-law, Anne Goulart, of Sharon, Mass.; two sisters, Mary Goglia and Philomena Meehan, both of Bristol; two sister-in-laws, Mary Travers and Mary Biancuzzo, both of Bristol; two grandchildren, Sheri Stuart of Warren and Edward J. Goulart Jr., Smithfield; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Heather Stuart, both of Warren. His funeral was on Saturday, Aug. 10 from the Sansone Funeral Home, Bristol, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Bristol.

Thomas Lamora
Maintenance supervisor, lifelong Warren resident
Thomas Lamora, 85, of Elm Street, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at the Grace Barker Nursing Center. He was the husband of Eugenia (Kaminski) Lamora. The son of the late Amos and Mary (Lamora) Lamora, he was a lifelong Warren resident. Mr. Lamora was a maintenance supervisor for Banister House in Providence. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Company C, 326th Glider Infantry Regiment in Europe. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Bay Church, and was a member of the Warren chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Thomas Lamora and Andrew Lamora, both of Bristol, and Ludwik Lamora of Warren; a daughter, Barbara Nestell of New Hampshire; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Patricia O'Brien, and brother of the late John, Joseph and Beatrice Lamora, Marion Medeiros and Delia Carter. His funeral is Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 8 a.m. from the William J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 15 Church St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Bay Church on Main Street. He will be buried in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery.

Edward G. Taber
Stone wall builder leaves three sons, grandchildren
Edward G. Taber, 55, of Hargrave Street, Fall River, died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, while working on a job in Westport. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Medeiros) Taber and the son of Elliot H. Taber, Jr., of Westport and the late Caroline (Sonntag) Taber. He was born in Fall River and lived in Westport until moving to Fall River in 1965. He worked as a self-employed stone wall builder. In addition to his wife and father, he leaves three sons, Edward G., Derrick E. and Chad E. Taber, all of Fall River; a brother, Barry E. Taber of Westport; two sisters, Diana Taber of New Bedford and Judith Taber of Westport; six grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport.

Francis H. Hoey
Former Bristol resident, Korean War Navy veteran
Francis H. Hoey, 70, Manchester, N.H., died Saturday, April 2, 2002, at home. He was the husband of Frances D. (Machado) Hoey. Born in Manchester, a son of Francis H. and Anna (McDermott) Hoey Sr., he lived on Fales Road in Bristol and in Bradenton, Fla., before returning to Manchester. Mr. Hoey was employed by the City of Manchester Highway Department as a superintendent, retiring after 35 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the League of One Thousand Men of the Precious Blood Monastery, and a former member of the finance board of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He was educated in the Manchester school system. Besides his wife, Mr. Hoey leaves two sons, Brian M. Hoey and Timothy F. Hoey, both of Manchester; two daughters, Mary Jane Lyons and Joan Marie Quatrucci, both of Manchester; two brothers, Edward Hoey of Manchester and John Hoey of Lakeland, Fla.; a sister, Janice Singleton of Manchester; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral was held last month in Manchester. Burial with full military honors took place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, N.H. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Columban Fathers, Saturday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m.

Martha Gracey
Leaves family in Portsmouth
Martha (Wentworth) Gracey, 51, of Suffield, Conn., died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at home. She was the wife of John P. Gracey. Born in Colorado Springs, Colo., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Erna Wentworth. She was a graduate of the University of Maine, where she earned a bachelor's degree in engineering. Mrs. Gracey had been employed by Kaman Airspace since 1983, where she worked as director of product engineering. She previously worked at Boeing in Seattle. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Suffield, where she served as the Sunday school director for many years. She was active in the local Girl Scouts group and was a past president of the Connecticut Valley Chapter of the American Helicopter Society. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, Daniel W. Gracey of Miami and Brian C. Gracey of Suffield; two daughters, Emily E. Gracey of Asheville, N.C., and Elizabeth E. Gracey of Suffield; and two sisters, Sarah Wentworth of Cambridge, Mass., and Lucinda Wentworth of Orlando, Maine. She was the daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. John Gracey Sr. of Portsmouth. Mrs. Gracey was also the sister of the late Robert Wentworth. Her funeral was held Thursday, Aug. 1 in Suffield. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Suffield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the McAlister Middle School Activity Fund, 260 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 or to Home and Community Health Care, 140 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082.

Eileen Silvia
Leaves a son in Portsmouth
Eileen Silvia, 56, of Jamestown, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born in East Providence, a daughter of Mary (McQuade) McCraw of Jamestown and the late Arvid Lindman, she had lived in Barrington before moving to Jamestown 13 years ago. Ms. Silvia worked as an insurance adjuster at Rhode Island Fair Plan for 13 years, and later for Lindsey Morden Claims Services for three years. She also worked as a seamstress in Jamestown before retiring because of illness. A pilot, she was a member of the Airline Owners & Pilots Association. Ms. Silvia was a communicant of St. Mark Church. Besides her mother, she leaves two daughters, Jennifer A. Jones of Barrington and Leslie J. Kornaker of Rochester, N.Y.; a son, John O. Silvia Vegas of Portsmouth; two sisters, Janet Stern and Jane Payne, both of Jamestown; and five grandchildren. She was a sister of the late David Lindman. Funeral services were held Friday, August 9 from the Fagan Funeral Home in North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mark's Church, Jamestown. Burial followed in St. Mark's Cemetery.

M. Yvonne Camuso
Longtime resident of Barrington
M. Yvonne Camuso, 89, a longtime resident of Barrington, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at the Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren. She was the wife of the late Basillio P. Camuso. Born in Matane, Quebec, Canada, a daughter of Georgina (LaPierre) and Luc LeMieux, she was raised in Quebec. An accomplished pianist, she and her husband were married in 1938. They lived in Barrington for over 40 years and were members of St. Alexander's Church in Warren, where she sang in the choir for over 30 years. She enjoyed music, handwork, travel and her family. She leaves three sons, Pasquale B. Camuso of Orlando, Fla., Leonard C. Camuso of Davis, Calif. and Andrew G. Camuso of East Providence; a daughter, Vivian C. Olson of Norwich, Conn.; a brother, George Maltais of North Dartmouth; four sisters, Yvette M. Perry of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Rhea Lamontagne of North Dartmouth and Florence Codier and Beatrice Carpentier, both of Fall River; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Bertha Maltais, Edward LeMieux and Honore, Moril, Ernest and Doug Maltais. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 12, from the Wilbur Romano Funeral Home in Warren, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary of the Bay church in Warren. Burial was held at a later date.

William Blackford
Worked on USA's early nuclear tests
William Blackford, 78, of 12 Stratford Road, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at Orchard View Manor in East Providence. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Protheroe) Blackford. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (MacArthur) Blackford, he graduated from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. in 1950 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a tube engineer for General Electric in the 1950s and became a sales engineer. He then worked for Plessey Unlimited of England and moved to Barrington in 1984, retiring in 1989. He had served on the Prudential Committee of the Central Congregational Church in Providence and was instrumental in the restoration of the Church's stained glass windows. He was a member of the Barrington Seniors bridge group and the Barrington Congregational Church. An Army veteran of World War II, he worked on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, N.M. and was at Bikini Island during the first atomic testing there. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, William S. Blackford of Oradell, N.J.; two daughters, Elizabeth M. Blackford of Cliffside Park, N.J. and Melinda B. Zimmerman of Davis, Calif., a sister, Elizabeth B. Middleton of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and two grandchildren. He was the father of the late Linda E. Blackford and the brother of the late Benjamin Blackford. There will be a private graveside service and a memorial gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VAMOS!, an American charitable organization benefiting Mexican children, in care of Isaac and Nancy Patch, Delage Farm Road, Franconia, N.H. 03580. Arrangements were by the Smith-Mason Funeral Home in Riverside.

Beth Marie Holland
Secretary during Nuremberg Trials
Beth Marie Holland, 79, of Joyce Street, died Sunday, August 4, 2002 at Water View Villa Nursing Home in East Providence. Born in Fort Smith, Ark., a daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Kuper) Upchurch Sr., she had lived in Tulsa, Okla., most of her life before moving to Barrington a year ago. She worked as a civilian secretary for the Army Corps of Engineers, retiring in 1984. She worked as a secretary in Germany during the Nuremberg Trials after World War II. Ms. Holland was a former member of Madelene Catholic Church, and a volunteer for the League of Women Voters and for the Little Lighthouse. She was an avid bridge player. She leaves a lifelong friend, Alan Geismar of Tulsa; four daughters, Elizabeth Burnham of Trappe, Md., Mary Spyres and Janis Furlong, both of Barrington, and Judy Holland of Denver; a brother, Roy Upchurch Jr. of Tulsa; and nine grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Heine Upchurch. A memorial service will be held in Tulsa at a time to be announced.

Rose M. Takacs
Former resident
Rose M. Takacs, 86, a resident of the Silver Creek Manor nursing center in Bristol, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002 at home. She was the wife of the late Albert Takacs. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., a daughter of the late John and Anna (Pavelko) Takacs, she lived in Fairfield, Conn. and at Bay Spring Village in Barrington before moving to Bristol. Mrs. Takacs worked at Hubbel Inc. in Bridgeport, Conn. for over 25 years until her retirement. She leaves a daughter, Kathleen Salko of Lubec, Maine; two granddaughters, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by the Cremation Society of Rhode Island.

Jennie R. Kitch
Worked at Nadeau's Pharmacy, active in church
Jennie R. (Cochrane) Kitch, 86, of 51 Middle Road, Portsmouth, and formerly of Festival Fields Apartments, Newport, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Village House, Newport. Born in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Ainsworth and Margaret (Tarr) Cochrane. Mrs. Kitch had been employed as a clerk for Nadeau's Pharmacy in Island Park and on East Main Road from 1950 to 1960, and later had worked as a housekeeper at Newport Hospital until she retired. She was a member of the Portsmouth United Methodist Church, where she served as superintendent of Sunday school for 15 years. She leaves a son, Norman "Owen" Kitch of Groveland, Fla.; and six grandchildren. A memorial service date will be announced in October.

David Aldrich
Architect, accomplished watercolorist
David Aldrich, 94, of 27 Cushing St., Providence, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Little Compton after a short illness. He was the husband of Barbara Tanner Aldrich. Born on Nov. 4, 1907 in Providence, a son of the late John Gladding Aldrich and Margaret Putnam Calder, he lived most of his life in Providence and summered in Little Compton. He graduated from the Gordon School, the Moses Brown School, Brown University and Columbia University School of Architecture. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the Army Air Corps in North Africa and Iran. Mr. Aldrich began architectural his career at Delano & Aldrich, New York, N.Y., in 1933, followed by two years in Washington DC at the US Treasury Department. In 1937 he became a partner at Kent, Cruise & Aldrich in Providence. He later opened a private practice and also was the head city planner for Providence. His love of art began in his childhood home where his parents both painted and were influential in the creation of the Providence Art Club. The family often took painting vacations to Gloucester, Mass., and to Little Compton, where they painted with their good friends, the Burleighs. Later, the family traveled to Europe and the Caribbean, taking every opportunity to stop by the side of the road to paint when coming upon an inspiring view. Mr. Aldrich retained his interest in watercolor painting throughout his life, studying at the O'Hara School, the Positano Workshop, the Rhode Island School of Design and attending figure study classes every week at the Providence Art Club, where he was a life member. In the 1960s, he was owner and director of Art Unlimited, a gallery on Thayer Street in Providence that exhibited contemporary art. For the past 25 years, he devoted himself entirely to his painting. His landscapes and cityscapes were not painted with literal realism but rather with freedom and spontaneity in an attempt to capture the essence of the scene. As one critic wrote, "His view is always fresh and unhackneyed, his brush is deft, his strokes swift and colors translucent and unmuddied; the paper often does the majority of the work ... a sort of artistic shorthand that can make water color really exciting." Mr. Aldrich said that his work was "an expression of the essence of my feelings toward the subject in color, line, and space." He had numerous one-man exhibitions, notably at the Providence Art Club, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and the Gallery on the Commons in Little Compton. He also exhibited in many group shows in those galleries as well as the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Rhode Island Arts Festival, De Cordova Museum, Virginia Lynch Gallery, Wheeler Gallery and others. His work received many awards and is represented in numerous private and corporate collections. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jonathan Aldrich of Florence, Italy; and his daughter, Pamela Aldrich Church of Little Compton. He also leaves two grandsons, Tanner Wiggin Church and Elisha Gladding Church. A memorial service will be held on a date to be announced.

E. Cooper Jacques
Owned insurance company, lived in Tiverton
E. Cooper "Coop" Jacques, 92, of North Main Street, Fall River, formerly of Nanaquaket Road, Tiverton, died on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at Bay View in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Richardson) Jacques, widely known as a pioneer in the custom flag business. He was also the husband of the late Delma (Bourgeiois) Jacques. Born in Desara, the Azores, son of the late Manuel C. and Maria (Mendes) Jacques, he immigrated to new Bedford at the age of 3. He spent most of his life in New Bedford, living in Tiverton for 14 years and moving to Fall River in 1997. Mr. Jacques was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Brown University. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a first lieutenant. He was the former owner of the Jacques Insurance Agency in New Bedford, an international company for 60 years. e was also president of Jacques Advertising Agency in New Bedford, Jaco Corp. of Nassau, Bahamas, and the Jacques Insurance Co. of the Cayman Islands. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Fairhaven Institute of Savings, president of the Fairhaven Lions Club, chairman of the Safety Committee in the 1930s and '40s, chairman of the board of Luzo Bank of New Bedford, director of the First National Bank of New Bedford and Shawmut Bank of Boston, and president of the Fairhaven Businessman's Organization. Mr. Jacques was a member of the New Bedford Country Club, the Wamsutta Club, chairman of the Bristol County March of Dimes, member of President Truman's Highway Safety Committee, charter member of President Reagan's Task Force, chairman of the Fairhaven Safety Defense Committee, and president of the Town Crier of America, a national safety organization. He leaves a daughter, Jacqueline O'Meara of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren, Thomas E. O'Meara of Westport, Patricia Macedo of Fall River, and Kevin and Cheryl O'Meara, both of New Bedford; and nine great-grandchildren. His funeral, in the care of 'Cherry Place' Home of Waring-Sullvan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, Fall River, will be private.

Clement King
Foreman at Borden-Remington, W.W. II Navy veteran
Clement King, 80, of Burchard Avenue, Little Compton, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of Margaret (Jennings) King to whom he had been married for 53 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Flynn) King, he had lived in Little Compton for 42 years and summered on Martha's Vineyard. Mr. King was a foreman for the Borden-Remington Corp., Fall River, for 29 years until his retirement this year. He had previously worked for the Firestone Co. in Fall River for 31 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Santa Fe and receiving several medals. He was a member of the American Legion and the U.S. Navy Memorial Ships Planks-Owner. He enjoyed boating and fishing. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Linda Cord of Little Compton and Nancy Mazerall of Holbrook, Mass., and four grandsons. He was the brother of the late Raymond and Vincent King. His funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from Fern Acres Funeral Home, Little Compton, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Little Compton. Burial was in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery.

Claire P. Melanson
Grandmother of three was Dominican graduate
Claire P. (Simard) Melanson, 69, of 214 Cadmans Neck, Westport, formerly of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of Roger A. Melanson. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (Collard) Simard. She lived in Wayland for 37 years before moving to Westport in 1998. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, Wayland, for 37 years and of St. John the Baptist Church in Westport since moving here. She was a 1951 graduate of Dominican Academy High School in Fall River. Besides her husband of 43 years, she leaves a son, Paul H. Melanson, and his wife, Lynne, of Wakefield; a daughter, Nicole C. Melanson of Southborough; two brothers, Raymond Simard of Tiverton and Gerald Simard of Fall River; a sister, Lorraine Rousseau of Tiverton; three grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan and Mark Melanson, all of Wakefield; and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Road, Westport. Burial will be at Beech Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Auclair Funeral Home, Fall River. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to St. Anne's Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River 02721.

George L. St. Martin
World War II veteran was born in Westport
George L. St. Martin, 80, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at home. He was the husband of Mary (Raposa) St. Martin. Born in Westport, he was the son of the late Arthur St. Martin and Charlotte (Monin) St. Martin. He lived in Fall River for the past 15 years. Prior to retiring, he was a plant manager for Sarama Lighting Company. Mr. St. Martin was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II, serving with the rank of second lieutenant. He received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters and the European Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars. Mr. St. Martin was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Touisset Country Club. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert G. St. Martin of Fall Rivr; a daughter, Susan Labrecque of Fall River; a brother, Pete St. Martin of Buzzards Bay; two sisters, Georgette Ferland of Carver and Marguerite Routhier of Westbrook, Conn.; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Rene St. Martin and Edward St. Martin. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. His funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Main Street. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset.

Esther E. Chace
Portsmouth resident, St. Paul's Churchmember
Esther E. (Potter) Chace, 84, of 1 Carroll Terrace, Portsmouth, died on Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Perry F. Chace. Born in Newport, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth (Clarke) Potter. Mrs. Chace was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Women's Group. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She leaves two sons, Perry F. Chace Jr. of Tiverton and Ronald L. Chace of Portsmouth; a daughter, Linda Frezza of Portsmouth; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Larry L. Chace, and sister of the late William H. Potter Jr., Alfred N. Potter, Eva Potter, Paura Potter and Elizabeth F. Hackett. Her funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Portsmouth Cemetery.

Helen L. Mello
Great grandmother of four received Marian Medal
Helen L. (Perry) Mello, 76, of State Road died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Joseph V. Mello. Born in Westport, she was the daughter of the late Antone G. and the late Mary D. (Benevides) Perry. She had lived in Westport all her life. Mrs. Mello was a member of St. George's Parish and its Women's Guild. She was a recipient of the Marian Medal. Mrs. Mello was employed by Aerovox of New Bedford as an assembler of electrical components until her retirement. She was a past president of the PACL Westport Council. She was a member of the Holy Ghost Club of Sodom Road and the Holy Ghost Society of Westport. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Patricia A. Collins of Westport and Rosemary Estrella of Fall River; a brother, Alfred Perry of Snowhill, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Alice Harrison and Lucinda Mello, both of Westport; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport.