Joan M. Weinburg
ANDOVER -- Joan. M. Weinburg, 71, entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2003 in Elk-Grove, CA, surrounded by her devoted daughter and son-in-law.
Joan was born in Rockland, MA on Jan. 18, 1932 to Grace and Fletcher Beauregard. She lived her early years in Rockland and her adult life in the Lynn-Peabody area of Massachusetts.
Her great love of Maine led her and her husband to South Arm Road in Andover, ME in 1986. Her beloved husband, Archie S. Weinburg, passed away in Andover in 1987.
Joan was known to share her life with many special pets. She was also fondly known as the "old lady in the little red house with the big St. Bernard." She was not known for living in the little red house or for having a big dog. She was known because her big dog, "Sarge" used to take his naps in the middle of the road. Sarge lived to be 17 years old and was a great source of comfort and joy for Joan.
Other sources of joy for her were her six children and 10 grandchildren, her love for bingo, watching The Price is Right and reading. She is known for being the first one in the car when someone mentions camping.
She will always be remembered for her positive outlook on life and her dedication to the geriatric population. Joan worked as a CNA for 55 years and still worked at that profession at the age of 70. She thought it was funny that her patients were younger than she was.
She retired on Dec. 11, 2002 when she was diagnosed as having terminal cancer. Joan will always hold a special place in the hearts of all the lives she touched.
She is survived by her six children, Debbie Donovan and her husband, George Combs of Elk-Gove, CA, Rick Donovan and his wife, Maureen, of South Paris, ME; Janice O'Connell and her fiance, Joe Martin of Lynn, MA, Joanne Mello and her husband, Jimmy of Lynn, MA, Rocky Castellano and his lifelong companion, Betty Gould of Pittsfield, NH, Brenda Castellano and her lifelong companion, Bill McDougall of Mexico, ME; her 10 grandchildren, Gina, Phillip C, Philip G, Nicole, Jade, Brian, Rhana, Michael, Elizabeth and Colbie-Lyn.
Barbara Mae Bernard
VERNON, CT -- Barbara Mae Bernard, 77, of Vernon, CT, died suddenly on June 9, 2003 while visiting family in California.
She was born May 11, 1926 in Warwick, RI, daughter of Philip and Elsie Newmarker.
In 1951, Barbara met and married Howard Bernard in Paris, France. Together they had four children, David, Kenneth (deceased), Leslie, and Nancy. From the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Barbara and her family lived in South Paris, ME.
Barbara was an artist and educator, enjoyed traveling, sailing, skiing, and birding, and loved working in her gardens.
She is survived by her second husband, Philip Doss; step-mother, Dorothy Newmarker; sisters Elinor Newmarker and Marie Cherms; brother-in-law Frank; a son, David Bernard, and daughter-in-law Michelle; daughter Leslie Bernard Glick, and son-in-law Steven; daughter Nancy Bernard; daughter-in-law Anne Hawes; and two grandchildren, Mysha Klus Mason and Kenneth Bernard Glick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity particularly close to Barbara's heart: Heifer International, P.O. Box 8106, Little Rock, AR 72203. A Celebration Memorial of
Barbara's life will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 2 p.m., at the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris, ME (743-8820).
James M. Sturtevant
SODUS, NY -- James M. Sturtevant, 83, of Sodus, NY, formerly of Red Creek, died in October, 2003 at his residence.
He was born on April 26, 1920 in Dixfield, the son of the late Dr. James M. and Bhima McDonald Sturtevant. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College of Brunswick, ME and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
Mr. Sturtevant came to Red Creek in 1958 from Bethpage, NY. He retired from the Wayne County Probation Department as supervisor from 1960-1982.
He was a member of St. Thomas Church, Red Creek, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Red Creek Rotary Club.
He was awarded the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellowship Award in 1990, and was a New York State fire instructor from 1973-1991.
His parents were first commander and president of the Swasey Torrey Post & Auxiliary No. 100.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Peters Sturtevant of Sodus, whom he married on Oct. 20, 1996; two sons, James E. Sturtevant of Wichita, Kansas, and John M. Sturtevant of Syracuse, NY; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one sister, Judith (Howard) Harris of Standish; one step daughter, Marcia (Steven) Landgren of Webster, NY; one step son, Robert (Janice) Peters of Webster, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Rev. Joseph Sturtevant.
Jane Corrigan Ellis
FARMINGTON -- Jane Corrigan Ellis, 57, of Wilton, died on August 2, 2004 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Farmington, April 10, 1947, a daughter of Francis and Carolyn Orr Corrigan. She received her education in Wilton schools, graduating from Wilton Academy. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Edgewood Manor, and Sandy River Nursing Care Center as well as helping many families in the Farmington, Wilton, and Dixfield area, caring for their loved ones.
Jane was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Wilton and later at St. Joseph's in Farmington. She was active in the bowling league for many years. Jane enjoyed flower gardening, canoeing, needlepoint, and being with her family.
She is survived by her husband John of Wilton, whom she married on July 12, 1984; her father, Francis Corrigan of Wilton; a sister, Linda Corrigan Jackson and her husband, Willard of Lewiston; four stepchildren, Sue Briggs and her husband, Dwight of Mexico, Steve Ellis and his wife, Barbara of Windham, Linda Ellis of Mexico, and Lori Gatlin of North Carolina; a Godchild, Deedra Langelier of Lewiston; her best friend, Lucille Hanson of Wilton; six step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; five nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother, Carolyn on July 28, 1996 and a step grandson, Benjamin Ellis on Sept. 21, 2001.
Dorothy M. (Storer) Cote
MEXICO -- Dorothy M. (Storer) Cote, 77, of Mexico, died on December 12, 2004 at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with her two daughters at her side. She was a resident of 11 Worthley Ave. and had lived in Mexico all her life.
Dorothy was born in Mexico on March 21, 1927. She was the daughter of Ernest, Sr. and Yvonne Auger Storer.
She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like card games, sitting outside on the deck, and going out to eat with her husband.
Dorothy was married on September 1, 1951 to Roland J. Cote, her beloved partner who survives of Mexico.
Other survivors include two daughters and one son, Linda and her husband, Richard Blackman of Waldoboro, Deborah and her husband, Dow Lamkin of Gray, and Rodney Cote and his wife, Regina of Rumford.
She had five cherished grandchildren, Ian Theriault of Auburn, Christopher and Ryan Cote of Rumford, Corrie Lamkin of Gray, and Clifford Blackman of Waldoboro. She has two surviving sisters who live in Rumford, Anita Arsenault and Lenora Rideout; and a brother and sister-in-law, John and Yvette Cote of St. Petersburg, Florida.
She will be sadly missed by her loving family.
She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Storer, Jr.; and two sisters, Rita and Theresa Storer.
Cathy Coleen Collins Johnson
DIXFIELD - Cathy Coleen Collins Johnson, 54, of Quartzsite, AZ, formerly of Dixfield, died on April 25, 2006 at her sister's home in Dixfield surrounded by her family.
She was born, Feb. 29, 1952, in Rumford, a daughter of, Donald J. and Beverly (Haley) Collins, Jr. She graduated from Dixfield High School in 1970 and Augusta General Hospital in the Laboratory Technology School in 1972, followed by working for several years at Rumford Community Hospital.
On July 3, 1975, she married, Douglas P. Johnson. They lived the majority of their married life in Quartzsite, AZ.
Along with her husband, she has been a true prospector for over 27 years and traveled throughout many countries including all over the western United States, Alaska, Mexico and Australia.
Among the many pieces of gold Cathy found while prospecting, a few of her proudest moments came when she found a 23-ounce gold nugget in northern California in 1988, an eight-ounce nugget in Australia in 1998 and an old prospector's cache with several gold pieces while detecting in California.
Cathy was a kind, true friend to all who knew her. She was a devoted wife and beloved sister, and her kindness to all, especially to the elderly and animals, will be long remembered. She was an avid letter writer, bird and animal watcher and hiker who loved Bob Dylan and The Eagles.
She could cook anything from scrambled eggs to a birthday cake in her old, black spider on an open fire. She always did her best to rehabilitate stray animals, especially feeding an old coyote near their campsite who had suffered a broken leg. She was a great Red Sox fan who became very disappointed with Johnny Damon's move to the Yankees.
She is survived by her husband, Doug; two sisters, Donna Towle and her husband, Butch, and Charlotte Collins of Dixfield; a brother, Jerry J. Collins, Sr. of Dixfield; and several nieces and nephews.
A non-denominational memorial graveside service will be held, 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 in the new section of the Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield. Gifts may be given in Cathy's memory to the Dixfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224.
LaForrest A "Buddy" Vaughn
RUMFORD - LaForrest A "Buddy" Vaughn, 75, died on June 1, 2006 at his residence on Penobscot Street, Rumford.
He was born in Dixfield on Sept. 13, 1930, a son of Archie and Helen (Judkins) Vaughn. He had attended Peru and Rumford schools.
Mr. Vaughn served with the U.S. Navy from 1948-1949 and the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954.
He was a member of the American Legion and King Hiram Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, the Red Sox, making people laugh and putting puzzles together.
Buddy worked as a Millwright for Oxford Paper Company in Rumford.
He was married in Rumford on May 12, 1956 to the former Louise Wing, who survives of Rumford. Other survivors include three daughters, Gloria Brown and husband, Robert of Lakeland, FL, Marie Richard and husband, Larry of Rumford, Ericka Ducas and husband, Jason of Bridgton; a son, Allen Vaughn and wife, Joy of Rumford; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Nat Turner and husband, Louie of Skowhegan, and Barbara Priest and husband, Mac of Mississippi; and a brother, Dick Vaughn and wife, Hazel of Peru.
Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Demeritt Cemetery, West Peru, with Lou Turner officiating.
Barbara L. Milligan
SACO - An angel and loving family members were with Barbara L. Milligan, 79, formerly of Prospect Avenue, Rumford, when she peacefully joined her husband, Loring "Pat" Milligan, and son, Michael in heaven on October 4, 2006.
Barbara was born in Rumford on February 22, 1927 to Geraldine and James Bernard O'Kane. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy and St. Joseph College.
She started her teaching career in Canton. Her career spanned 25 years of teaching English and Latin classes at Stephens and Rumford High Schools.
Barbara was a communicant of St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella.
From cheerleading advisor to being named "Classicist of the Year," Barbara put her heart and soul into her work. She and the members of her Latin Club traveled to Rome and were granted an audience with the Pope. She considered her greatest rewards to be the accomplishments of her students and followed any news of their success.
Being passionate about teaching was one aspect of her life, but she was even more passionate about the caring, sharing, and molding the lives of her five children.
As time passed, her children had children, and Barbara became the loving, involved grandmother.
Barbara leaves behind two sons, James L. Milligan and wife, Deborah of Gorham, and T. Martin Milligan and wife, Patricia of Westport, CT; two daughters, Mary L. Colongeli and husband, James of Franconia, NH, and Barbara A. Tuthill and husband, William of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Milligan of Rumford; a sister, Geraldine Bernard and husband, Louis "Pete" of Bangor; a brother, James Bernard O'Kane, Jr. and wife, Doris of Brewer; and 10 grandchildren, Katie Warren, Bess Milligan, Sean Milligan, Ryan Milligan, Erin Milligan, Christopher Colongeli, Nicholas Colongeli, Karissa Tuthill, Michael Tuthill, and Kailey Tuthill.
She was predeceased by her husband, Loring A. "Pat" Milligan in 1996; and a son, Michael P. Milligan in 2003.
We will remember her as a loving mother, devoted wife, wonderful grandmother, dedicated teacher, and loyal friend. She is now at peace and surrounded by the family members she has missed so dearly.
Melvin J. E. Preble
FREEPORT - Melvin J. E. Preble, 95, of Rumford Center, died on Jan. 9, 2007 at the Hawthorne House in Freeport.
He was born in Bangor on Feb. 10, 1911, the son of Jay and Katherine (McCaffrey) Preble. He graduated from Deering High School in Portland Class of 1929.
Melvin was a member of the "D" Club, football team, and a noted star of the track team, excelling in low hurdles. He graduated from Arnold College in New Haven, Connecticut, Class of 1933 and was a running back on the Arnold football team.
He served as a U. S. Army Captain during World War II from 1942 to 1946. Melvin commanded physical reconditioning at the following Texas locations: Amarillo Air Base in Amarillo, Camp Barkley in Abilene, and Brooks Army Hospital in San Antonio.
Melvin was a physical education teacher at Stephens High School in Rumford for over 25 years. Prior to that he held teaching positions in Wells and Norridgewock.
At Rumford, he coached freshman football and baseball, and introduced and coached varsity wrestling, varsity gymnastics and girls' tennis. In 1968, Melvin was honored at the annual convention of the Maine Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation for Distinguished Leadership.
The 1973 Rumford High School "Tribute" year book was jointly dedicated to Melvin and his wife Gerda. Melvin retired in 1972.
He was married in Leominster, MA on June 25, 1943, to the late Gerda C. Johnson of Rumford Center, who died in Freeport on Nov. 8, 2006.
Survivors include a son, John Preble and wife, Deborah of Yarmouth; two daughters, Marsha Hanson and husband, Peter of Poway, CA, and Jane Preble of Ellicott City, MD; a sister, Mabel Frost Dyer of Gorham; a nephew, Thomas Frost; three nieces, Florence Frost Ireland, Lisa Krock Staff and Lynne Krock; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at the family's convenience in the spring. Interment
at. Rumford Center Cemetery, Rumford Center. Those who desire, please contribute to the Rumford Center Methodist Church, c/o Linda French, 69 Andover Rd., Rumford, ME 04276, or to the Scholarship Fund, c/o Mountain Valley High School, 799 Hancock St., Rumford, ME 04276 in his memory.
Wilma R. Delano, RN
RUMFORD - Wilma R. Delano, RN, 83, died on July 12, 2007 at her residence on Rt. 108 in Rumford.
Born in Maplewood Nova Scotia, Canada on January 5, 1924, she was a daughter of Perley and Lola (Jordan) Ramey. She graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford and attended Rumford Nurse's Training School.
She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Rumford Hospital until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Rumford First Baptist Church.
She was married in Mexico on Aug. 7, 1949 to Theodore Delano, who survives of Rumford.
Other survivors include a brother, Bruce Ramey and his wife, Alice of Rumford Center; five sisters, Ginny Perkins of Rumford, Shirley Sweatt of Mexico, Joanne Kelcourse and her husband, Tim of Mexico, Phyllis Leadbetter and her husband, George of Bangor, and Sr. Sandra Ramey of Marlboro, MA.
She was predeceased by a brother, Perley Ramey; and two sisters, Annie Ramey and Sadie Brown.
The family would like to thank Tammy Bean of Androscoggin Home Health Care and Hospice for her kindness and excellent care.
Barbara W. Faulkner
MT. VERNON -- Barbara W. Faulkner, 90, of Mt. Vernon, died on May 13, 2002 at the Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
Mrs. Faulkner was born in Somerville, MA on July 17, 1911, the daughter of Willard Wilbur and the former Florence Bemis. She attended schools in Surry and Keene, NH, graduating from Keene High School in 1928. Barbara then attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA, graduating in 1932 with a BA degree in English and a minor in religion.
Upon college graduation, Barbara traveled to Harlan County, KY, to teach at the Pine Mountain Settlement School. For six years, she taught various subjects as well as serving as a housemother to the students. On November 8, 1933, Barbara married James Faulkner of Tonawanda, NY.
From 1938, they made their home in Tonawanda, NY where she became a full time housewife, raising two daughters and a son. In 1946, the Faulkners moved to Mexico, ME, where Jim worked as an engineer in the paper industry. Later, they lived in the Kents Hill sections of Readfield, Millinockett, and then in Mt. Vernon for the last 33 years.
Once Barbara's children entered high school, she resumed her teaching career, first as a substitute, and later, after attending summer school at Boston University, as a full time kindergarten teacher. At first, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Frye, then later taught in Manchester and Readfield schools.
While living in Mexico, both Barb and Jim were very active members of the Appalachian Mountain Club, assisting in trail maintenance and other activities. Barbara was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution through the lineage of the Bemis family. In her earlier years in Maine, she was active in downhill skiing; in later years, she was active in cross-country skiing, right into her '80's. As recently as 1998, at age 87, Barbara fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting Egypt, exploring the pyramids, and even riding a camel.
In retirement, the Faulkners visited Mexico several times, but eventually wintered for several years in Stuart, FL, where they purchased a mobile home.
Barbara lost her beloved husband in 1990 after 57 years of marriage. She is survived by her older brother, Vincent Wilbur of Marblehead, MA; three children, Hannah Faulkner of Mt. Vernon, Martha Ferno and her husband, Stephen, of Portland, and Timothy Faulkner of Augusta; three grandchildren, Sarah Strunk and her husband, Jeff of Eustis, Timothy Fenno of Saco, and Suan Mae Hosmer and her husband, Christopher of Burlington, VT; three great grandchildren, Tyler Gould, Mason Strunk, and Megan Hosmer; and a cousin, Martha Babin of Peabody, MA, and her children, Freddie Peck and Cindy Fleury.
Barbara was a very loving, caring and giving person, with a friendly and bubbly personality. She was devoted to her husband and family, be they her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren. She lived a very full, happy life and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lawrence A. "Lolly" Gillis
NAPLES, FL -- Lawrence A. "Lolly" Gillis, 82, died on Aug. 11, 2002 at the Lely Palms Manor Care in Naples, FL. A resident of Naples, Florida, he was formerly of Rumford, Maine most of his life.
He was born in Rumford, Maine on October 3, 1919, the son of John and Mathilda (Peterson) Gillis, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, ME with the Class of 1938.
During WWII, he served as a Pfc. with the U.S. Army, Co. B., 129th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion overseas including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.
Lawrence was a well known businessman in the area and had owned and operated Lazarou Motors Car Dealership in Mexico from 1945 to 1989 when he retired.
He was a Communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Mission Church in Dixfield; Member of Robert Shand Post 1641, VFW & Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion; Life Member Rumford Maine Lodge 862, B.P.O.E.; former board member of the Rumford Bank & Trust and later a member of the Advisory Board of the Maine National Bank; He was also a former board member and director of the Rumford Community Hospital.
He was married in Rockville, Maryland on Dec. 23, 1946 to the former Barbara Rowe, who survives of Naples, FL. Other survivors include a son, Lawrence Gillis, Jr. and wife, Janice of Simsbury, CN; two daughters, Elizabeth DiBiase and husband, John of Portland, Linda Cochran and husband Larry of Atlanta, Georgia; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren
No calling hours, but friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Mission Church, Dixfield, ME. Interment
Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, Me. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St, Rumford, Me. 04276. Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.
Ronald S. Sirois
RUMFORD -- Ronald S. Sirois, 80, died on April 4, 2003 at the Rumford Hospital, Rumford. A lifelong resident of the area, he made his home on Hillside Avenue, Rumford.
He was born in Weld on April 12, 1922, a son of Joseph and Virginia (Paradis) Sirois. He graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1940, then attended Farmington State Teachers College for three years before joining the Army, where he served with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy during WWII.
Ronald was employed in the Employment Office of Boise Cascade Paper Co in Rumford for many years until retirement in 1981, and also was a substitute rural mail carrier for a time.
He was a Communicant of St. Athanasius-St. John Church; member of Robert Shand Post 1641, VFW; member of Napoleon Ouellette Post 24, American Legion; member of Rumford Historical Society; and a member of the Boise Cascade Paper Co. 25-Year Club.
He strived to learn something new each day. He took classes in Spanish, Italian and French, oil painting, and small engine repair. He read much about history, especially the Civil War period. He enjoyed music and taught himself to play the harmonica, recorder, accordion and mountain dulcimer. He was very involved in gardening, both fruit and vegetable. He liked to ski and fish at Four Ponds with his friends.
He memorized many epic poems and would recite them on his daily power-walks in the woods behind his house. He loved holidays and family gatherings, all recorded on 8mm and video tape. He took great joy in his imaginative ways to reuse and recycle. And he loved a good bargain. His playful sense of humor was unbounded.
He was married in Rumford on Nov. 10, 1947 to the late Irma M. Perry, R.N., who died in Rumford on Dec. 15, 2001.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Sirois and Donald Hamm of Boston, MA, and Joseph Sirois and wife, Tina of Rumford; two daughters, Gayle Sirois, and Marcia Theriault and husband, David of Rumford; five grandchildren, Josh and Elizabeth Penny, Zachary Theriault, Kayla and Jessie Sirois; a sister, Constance Palleschi and husband Dominic of Rumford; several nieces and nephews; and a special family friend, Brenda Vlahakis of Rumford
He was predeceased by two brothers, Ted and Paul.
George M. Ladd
RUMFORD -- George M. Ladd, 84, of East Andover, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2003 at the Rumford Hospital. A lifelong resident of the area, he made his home in East Andover.
He was born at Houghton in Byron, on June 24, 1918, a son of David and Annie (Donahue) Ladd, and had attended schools in Andover and East Andover.
George was a member of the Blazing Star Lodge 30, AF & AM for over 56 years.
For many years he worked as a scaler for Lester Farrington at Farrington's Saw Mill and later was employed at Boise Cascade Paper Company in Rumford for over 23 years until retirement in 1980 as a Millwright.
He was married in Andover on June 1, 1940 to the former Christine Glover, who survives of East Andover.
Other survivors include a daughter, Lane McDonald and her husband Robert of So. Rumford; a son, Jack Ladd and his wife, Helen of Woolwich; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
Margaret G. Dyke
CANTON -- Margaret G. Dyke, 84, of Canton, passed on to her eternal rest on Dec. 15, 2003 at Victorian Villa Nursing Home with her family by her side.
She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on Dec. 5, 1919, the youngest of seven children born to John and Harriet Gary.
The family enjoyed summers at the Pinewood Camps in Canton, where she worked as a waitress, and where she met her husband to be, Chester Dyke, who was the camp cook. They were married on Sept. 6, 1941. He predeceased her in March of 2003.
Mrs. Dyke devoted most of her life to being a homemaker, wife, and mother. She enjoyed her plants and flowers and her many hours in the kitchen. She was a longtime member and former Deaconess of the Canton United Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Susan Arsenault, Gary and his wife, Mary, and Stanley and his wife, Freda, all of Canton; her sister, Estelle Richardson of Canton; six grandchildren, Larry Knox of Dixfield, Betsey Knox of Canton, Brian Knox of Peru, Bethany Dyke of Canton, Rebecca Knox of Rumford, and Cristina Dyke of Avalon, CA; seven step grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
