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Barnstable
2011, Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA, Obituary
Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA) - December 8, 2011
Lorraine Ann (O'Brien) Karnicki, formerly of Northampton, passed
away Dec. 4, 2011, quietly surrounded by family in her home in Monument Beach
on Cape Cod. Lorraine was born Sept. 8, 1927, in Hartford, Conn., and grew up
in Holyoke, where she attended high school and college.
She also lived in Greenfield and Washington, D.C. After marrying
her late husband, Paul James Karnicki, she moved to Northampton, where she
lived until 1974. Subsequently, they moved to Monument Beach. She then worked
for the next 18 years for the U.S. Coast Guard Exchange System in an accounting
and bookkeeping career until her retirement in 1992.
She was the eldest of four children, and was predeceased by her
mother and father, Sylvia and Thomas E. O'Brien, and her brother, Stephen
O'Brien.
She is survived by her sister and brother, Judith Fagan of Monument
Beach and Thomas O'Brien of West Carrollton, Ohio; her youngest daughter, Helen-Ann Blankenship; her son,
Damon Paul Blankenship, of Monument Beach; her eldest daughter,
Sylvia Scarborough and her husband Johnny of Medway and their children: Johnny
Jr., Keith, Sandra and Adam Scarborough. Lorraine also leaves behind eight
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was greatly
loved by anyone who knew her.
Lorraine was especially intelligent and compassionate. She loved
reading, especially the newspaper, and was very abreast of world events. She
was an avid New York Times crossword connoisseur and loved a difficult challenge.
She was always full of life with a positive attitude. She loved ballroom
dancing and was always young at heart. She had a strong will to live; she was a
courageous, beautiful, elegant, and dignified lady. She had great devotion to
and a deep love for her family. She had a practical, logical mind, sharp wit,
keen intuition, a great sense of humor and a loving heart. She was the perfect
wife, mother, grandmother and best friend. She will be missed beyond words, and
her absence will forever leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who love her.
Lorraine was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist's Catholic Church in
Pocasset.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, from 1 to 2 p.m.
at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne,
followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. A private burial
will take place at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Chatham, Barnstable Co., MA, Obituary
James Arlen Griffin Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in
Chatham, surrounded by his family on June 2, 2015, at the age of 81. He was
born May 7th, 1934, the youngest son of Alexander Wayne and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Griffin.
Jim was a true native Cape Codder, born into and raised in one of
Chatham's old fishing families. He graduated from Chatham High School, as one
of the 22 members of the class of 1952. The summer after graduation, Jim
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in active duty during the
Korean War. During his years of service, he was awarded several honors
including a Medal of Good Conduct and graduating 1st in his Radio School class.
After tours in Japan and the Pacific, Jim returned to the United States and
attended Boston Radio School. He spent the next few years working in marine
electronics, and then began his career working as an electrician, and
commercial fishing with family and friends.
"Uncle Jim", as he was affectionately known, was a
lifetime member of the Chatham VFW, Post 8607. He spent over 40 years behind
the bar keeping thirsty Vets happy, serving soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea,
Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. He was everybody's favorite bartender,
storyteller and friend. He reluctantly retired shortly after his 80th birthday.
An avid (and long-suffering) Red Sox fan, Jim loved his family, his
garden and his annual deer hunting trips to Maine. He was a devout communicant
of Holy Redeemer Church in Chatham. He and his wife Angie raised 4 children,
always emphasizing the values of hard work, integrity, kindness and grace. He
had a contagious laugh, a warm and welcoming personality, and made everyone he
was introduced to feel like they were part of the family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Agnes (Angie) Kelleher
Griffin, of Chatham, MA; three brothers; A. Wayne Griffin, Jr. of West Burke,
VT; Robert E. Griffin (Joyce and Eunice-deceased) of Harwich, MA; Richard W.
Griffin (Mary MacLellan) of Chatham, MA; and two sisters; Virginia B. Forgeron
(Edward-deceased) of Chatham, MA and Joyce Gallup (John-deceased) of Melbourne,
FL. He also leaves his four children, Julie (Griffin) Kay and her husband
Martin Kay of Newton, MA; Carol (Griffin) LaBranche and her husband Peter
LaBranche of Eastham, MA; son James Arlen Griffin, Jr. of Chatham, MA and daughter
Amy Griffin of West New York, NJ. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren;
Dylan James Kay, Caroline Paula Kay and Griffin "Fin" Robert
LaBranche, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends, in
particular, long-time fun-loving family friend Mary Frances Carey MacDonald.
A visiting hour for family and close friends will be held on
Monday, June 8th from 9:30-10:30am at Nickerson Funeral Home in Chatham. A
funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am at Holy Redeemer Church in Chatham. Burial
will be at Peoples' Cemetery in Chatham.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Chatham Town, Barnstable Co.,
MA,
Griffin, Alexander W. 47, M, MA, Head,
Griffin, Elizabeth A. 40, F, MA, Wife,
Griffin, Alexander W. 15, M, MA, Son,
Griffin, Robert E. 14, M, MA, Son,
Griffin, Richard 10, M, MA, Son,
Griffin, James A. 05, M, MA, Son,
Griffin, Virginia 04, F, MA, Dau,
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2015, East Falmouth,
Barnstable Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Sandwich Broadsider from Apr. 21
to Apr. 28, 2015
Joseph M. Tierney, 88, of East Falmouth passed away peacefully at
the JML Life Care Center in Falmouth on April 19, 2015 after a long battle with
Parkinsons disease. Joe was born on June 5, 1926 in
Boston, son of the late Thomas and Mary Tierney.
Joe was the beloved husband of Carole Nervi Tierney, loving father
of Susan York of El Paso and Karen Johnson of Avon, loving stepfather of
Natalie Winsor of Raynham, Cheryl Young of Millis, Mark Young of North
Attleboro, Richard Young of North Carolina, and Thomas Young of Rockland and
the late Michael Young, He is also survived by two grandchildren, eleven step
grandchildren five great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Joe
also leaves his two sisters, Alice Blankenship of California and Geraldine Holmes of
Florida.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas Tierney of Weymouth and
Arthur Tierney of Florida, and one sister, Jean Winkley of California.
Joe was a 1944 graduate of Stetson High School in Randolph. Joe
joined the Navy in June of 1944 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin
D. Roosevelt. After being honorably discharge from the Navy, Joe attended
Wentworth Institute where he studied Drafting. He was employed by Northrop
Grumman Corporation where he worked until his retirement. Joe belonged to many
veteran and fraternal organizations. After retiring, Joe moved to the Cape
where he enjoyed spending time with his wife, Carole, and their families and
friends. Joe enjoyed traveling and was especially thrilled to visit Pearl
Harbor in Hawaii.
Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at noon at St.
Anthonys Church, 167 East Falmouth Hwy., East Falmouth, MA. Burial will follow
at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Monument Beach, Barnstable Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Old Colony Memorial from January
5 to January 12, 2013
Michele OBrien Garner Rouff, of Monument
Beach, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2013. She was loved, cared
for and comforted by her family who stayed by her side during her last hours.
Michele was born in Ozark, Alabama in 1957, the daughter of William Garner and
Judith OBrien.
She spent many years employed with the Plymouth and Brockton Family
and Probate Courts until her retirement in 2011. Although she spent most of her
years in Richmond, VA and on Cape Cod, she spent 6 months of her last year on
Marco Island, FL | a place that became her healing, happy paradise. Micheles idea of a great day included simple pleasures like
looking for the next perfect seashell on the beach, cooking for and
entertaining family and friends, picking a bouquet of flowers or watching the
sun set over the ocean.
Michele was predeceased by her father, and by her step-father,
Richard Fagan.
She is survived by her mother and two sisters, Stephanie Kelly and
husband Jeff Schlueter of Monument Beach, MA and Anne Niven of St. Louis, MO
and two brothers, John Fagan and wife Christine of Virginia Beach, VA and James
Fagan of Florida. Michele is also survived by her two sons, Zachary Smalley of
Yarmouth, MA and Kenneth Rouff, Jr. of Monument Beach, as well as her former
husband, Kenneth Rouff, Sr. of CO and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to extend special
thanks for the loving and compassionate care given by Micheles
cousins, Sylvia Scarborough and Helen Ann Blankenship.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 8th at 1:00 pm
at the Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 584 West Falmouth Hwy., West
Falmouth. Burial is private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Berkshire
2014, Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 27,
2014
Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry" A. Gray Raftery,
passed away Monday, Dec. 22 at the Hillcrest Commons after a long illness. She
was born in East Greenbush, on April 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Thomas
P. and Edna M. Mackey Gray.
Raised in Pittsfield, she graduated from St. Joseph's High School,
Class of 1949. She continued her education and graduated from the former
Berkshire Secretarial School in 1950. She was employed at the former General
Electric Co. upon receiving her Secretarial Certification. Primarily, a
"stay-at-home" parent for 20 years, she worked as a volunteer in the
Cafeteria at the former Sacred Heart School for five years. Returning to the
work force in 1972, she was employed by the former King's Dept. Store on the
Pittsfield Lenox Rd. where she was known as the "Queen of Kings", and
then later at Rite-Aid, retiring 1992. Gerry was an active communicant of
Sacred Heart Church where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality and was the
proud recipient of their "Woman of the Year Award" in 1972.
Gerry was devoted to family and friends and the simple pleasures in
life. She liked nothing better than to welcome everyone into her home with the
'endless pot' of coffee late into the evening. She enjoyed vacationing at Lake
George and cruising to Bermuda. A practical joker, she had a warm smile, a
great sense of humor, and a generous heart. Gerry will be missed by all who
knew and loved her.
She was the beloved wife of 44 years of the late Richard P.
Raftery, Sr., who died April 13, 1994.
Gerry is survived by two daughters, Kim Duclos and her husband,
Bob, of Pittsfield, and Kathleen Raftery of Pepperell, Mass.; one son, Richard
P. Raftery, Jr. and his wife, Judi, of Hatfield, Mass.; six grandchildren, Jaime Blankenship, Christopher Blankenship and Geneva Duclos, all of Pittsfield, Siobhan Morrison of
Lexington, Ky., Ryan Raftery of Westfield, Mass. and Richie Raftery, U.S. Navy
Gulfport, Miss.; four great-grandchildren; and her dear family friends, Judith
Perrault of Pittsfield, and Joanne Ouellette of Pepperell, Mass.; as well as
many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Kathleen Raftery, who
died in 1958; and her brother, Kenneth T. Gray, formerly of West Sand Lake,
N.Y., who died in 2013.
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at the
DeVanny-Condron Funeral Home with the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on Aug.
31, 2015 -
Paul K. Brozoski, 67, of Willis Street, Pittsfield, passed away at
home July 30, 2015, after a brief illness. Paul was born Oct. 31, 1947, in
Northampton, the son of the late John Brozoski and Dorothy (Karnicki) Brozoski
of Northampton.
He was raised in Northampton and attended local schools. He
graduated from Northampton High School in 1966 and furthered his education at
Columbia Junior College in California, graduating in 1972 with an associate's
degree in the arts. Paul worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the
Bureau of State Office Buildings in Pittsfield. He was a first class fireman
and boilerman and worked at the East Street facility over 30 years before
retiring. He was a member of the the National Association of Government
Employees (NAGE).
Paul enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and was a
member of the North American Fishing Club. He was an avid scuba diver and had
completed numerous dives, both fresh and salt water. Paul was a familiar face
in Berkshire sports, refereeing and umpiring numerous high school sports for
many years including basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
Paul was predeceased by his father John. He leaves his mother
Dorothy Brozoski of Northampton; three brothers, Stephen Brozoski and James
Brozoski both of Northampton, and John of South Hadley and his children Jonel Gormely
and her husband Patrick and their children, Casey, Jake and Kate Clogston, and
her husband Pete and their daughter Darian; and his godson who he was very fond
of, Jeffrey Vitols of Maryland. He also leaves several cousins including Helen
Blankenship and her son Damon
D'Guila who he was very fond of also, Sylvia Scarborough and her children
Johnny, Jr., Keith, Sandra and Adam; and Grace Dzierzanowski, her daughter Gwen
and husband Joseph Jamrog and their son Jonathan.
A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. at the
Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton followed by interment of his ashes in
St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bristol
2018, Fall River, Bristol
Co., MA, Obituary
The Herald News, (Fall River, MA) - June 14, 2018
Rose Farias, 94, formerly of Fall River, passed away on June 10th.
She was the widow of George Farias. Born in Mattapoisett, MA, she was the
daughter of the late Rose (Souza) and Alexander Bernardo.
Prior to her retirement, she had worked as an assembler for Wolf
lamps. She enjoyed cooking portuguese foods for her
nieces and nephews. She and her husband loved salt water fishing for many
years.
She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters and is survived
by nieces and nephews Joy Levin,
Rhonda Criscuolo, Patricia Correia, Andrea Blankenship
and David Miguel, along with grand nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held on Monday, June 18th at 9:30am with a
Service to commence at 10am in the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home 1309
Globe St., Fall River, MA. Burial to follow at Notre Dame
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Somerset, Bristol Co., MA, Obituary
The Herald News, (Fall River, MA) - February 25, 2012
Eleanor (Kowalski) Fitzpatrick, "Lee", age 93, of
Somerset died February 24, 2012. She was the wife of the late William Vincent
Fitzpatrick. Born and raised in Fall River, she moved to Somerset 52 years ago.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick worked at the former Firestone Tire and Rubber in
Fall River for several years. She was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School,
Class of 1936, served in the United States Military both with the WAC's and
WAVE's during World War II, and was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in
Somerset.
Surviving: a daughter Dolores M. Blankenship of Somerset, 2 granddaughters: April L.
Lynch and Audra Bouchard, 1 great grandson Cameron Lynch, 1 sister and several
nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10AM in
the Waring-Sullivan Home Of Memorial Tribute At Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County
St. Somerset. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Essex
2017, Andover, Essex
Co., MA, Obituary
Andover Townsman (MA) - April 19, 2017
Mary (Trohubliak) Manock of Andover passed away at the Academy
Manor Nursing Center in Andover on Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2017. She was 89
years old. Born in Ethelbert, Manitoba, she was the beloved daughter of the
late Peter and Nellie (Hawrysh) Trohubliak.
She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her adored animals, and
helping anyone who was in need. She came from a rough upbringing, but still
managed to be so full of life that she made you smile and laugh whenever you
were in her presence. Her heart was one of rarest kind, full of love and
loyalty for her family. She always put herself last to give the best to her
loved ones no matter what the cost. She was a woman who would have given you
the shirt off her back and then gave you money for food, that's the type of
woman she was. Her spirit was so full of energy and spunk, often called a spit
fire, you could not ignore it, and in fact it was contagious. She was a bold,
charismatic woman who devoted her life for her family, and her love and spirit
will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Mary was the mother of Cindy Blankenship of Dracut and the late Michael Blankenship. She was also the grandmother of Melissa
O'Brien of West Lebanon, NH, and her dear great-grandchildren, Faith Merrill
and Christian O'Brien.
Her funeral service will be celebrated in the Burke-Magliozzi
Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in the Spring Grove
Cemetery in Andover.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Ipswich, Essex Co., MA, Obituary
The Salem News, (Beverly, MA) - July 19, 2011
Clarence W. (Bruce) Bryant, Jr., of Ipswich, died Thursday, July
14, 2011, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after his illness. He was the husband of the late Ann J.
Bryant, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born Dec. 10, 1928 in
Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Florence J.
(Johnson) Bryant.
He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant in
the Military Police Corps after over 20 years of service, serving in World War
II, Korea and Vietnam. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Army
Commendation award with oak leaf cluster (2nd award), and numerous Theater and
Campaign awards with battle stars. Upon retirement, he was employed by the
former Ann & Hope Store and Zayre's, followed by many years as the shoe
department manager at the former Hill's Family Store in Ipswich. He was also
recognized for his work with the implementation of the Enhanced 911 system in
Ipswich and Rowley. Bruce was an active member of First Church in Ipswich, and
served on many committees and boards. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf and
tennis with his late wife.
Bruce is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David B. and
Debra Bryant of York, Pa.; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Norman
Colter of Ipswich; his son and daughter-in-law, Dana B. and Judy Bryant of
Epping, N.H.; his grandchildren, Kara Lynn Bryant of York, Pa., Shannon and
Heather Colter of Ipswich, and Jonathan and Daniel Bryant of Epping, N.H.; his sister, Norma Jean Blankenship of Lynchburg, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two
brothers, Robert and Samuel.
His memorial service will be held at First Church in Ipswich on
Sunday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Boston Herald on September 4,
2011
Sammie “Sissy” Gail Blankenship, age 68, of Lynn, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away
September 1, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Aileen Mullins. She was a
wonderful, caring and loving person who always put others before herself. She
will be missed by many.
Sammie is survived
by her sister and brother-in-law, Joetta and Dan Silva of Saugus, her brother
and sister-in-law, Terry and Sue Mullins of Stoneham, many nieces and nephews,
among them, Edward Mullins, who she raised, great nieces and nephews, cousins
and an aunt. She was the sister of the late K. Quinton Mullins, and the late
Timothy Mullins.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend Graveside
Services in Lindenwood Cemetery, Montvale Ave, Stoneham, on Wednesday at 2:00
P.M.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2012, Orange, Franklin Co., MA, Obituary
The Recorder, (Greenfield, MA) - March 3, 2012
Sherry Ann Fiske, 62, of 34 Bacon St., Orange, died (March 2, 2012)
at home after a courageous 4+ year battle with cancer. Sherry was born in
Gardner on Nov. 13, 1949 to the late William Charles MacEwen and Patricia Ann
(Taintor) Parker.
She grew up in Phillipston and Athol and graduated from Athol High
School in 1967. Sherry was the co-owner of Sherry & Diane Catering before
becoming the Food Service Director of the Orange Elementary Schools. Prior to
her retirement in June 2008, Sherry was an integral part in the innovation of
new ideas in the school kitchens. Through grants and other creative means, she
implemented an electronic ticketing system and free breakfast, farm to table,
and summer feeding programs. She participated in conferences across the state
to keep up on legislation and opportunities she could use to improve her
programs. During employment, and even after retirement, she was often asked to
consult with other food services directors so they could learn from her. She
participated in the 20-mile Walk for Hunger several years in a row and enjoyed
painting and participating in craft fairs with her friends as the 3 Sisters
Crafters. She also enjoyed traveling, riding her motorcycle, and spending time
with her grandchildren.
Sherry was predeceased by her husband of 22 years, Keith Fiske, and
also by her first husband, Peter Softic. She was a loving daughter, sister,
wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Times spent with her family and friends
were most important to Sherry.
She will be remembered and missed by her mother: Patricia A. Parker
of Orange; her siblings: Diane Blankenship and her husband Brian of Athol, William MacEwen and his wife
Fran of Brookville, PA, and Brian MacEwen of Petersham; her beloved children:
Jodi A. Coverly and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury, Peter J. Softic and fiance
Cindy Doyle of Athol, Marcy L. Kelley and her husband Paul of Leominster; her
treasured grandchildren: Devon and Dawson Softic, Colin and Cali Laakso and
Meghan and Sean Doyle, and several nieces and nephews. Additionally, she leaves
her mother-in-law, Nancy Fiske; her stepson, William Fiske; her
step-granddaughter, Chelsea Fiske, along with countless other friends and
family whom were blessed to know her.
There will be no services Sherry chose to participate in the
Anatomical Gift Program at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School with the hope that she could contribute to the
future of medical education and research.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, South Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA, Obituary
The Recorder, (Greenfield, MA) - May 9, 2017
Sarah Ann Verrett Lopez, 37, passed away the evening of April 22,
2017. Sarah was born in Lansing, Michigan, on November 1, 1979, and was the
daughter of Timothy Verrett and Julie Palmer Roberts.
At a young age she moved to Anchorage, Alaska with her family for
her father to start his law practice. Sarah was a free spirit and loved to
travel. She lived in many parts of the United States, liking areas near the
ocean best. Besides Anchorage, she lived in California, Texas, Hawaii for several years, Florida, and lastly Massachusetts.
Besides her parents, Sarah leaves her four children, Tristen C.
Orloski and Hailey A. Orloski, of South Deerfield, her daughter Alexis
Blankenship Davis, of Tacoma,
Washington and her son Cameron of Florida. She also leaves her sister Nicole
Verrett and bother Chris Verrett, both of Anchorage,
AK and her partner Jamie Chapin of Bernardston, MA.
A memorial service will be held for Sarah on Thursday, May 11,
2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wrisley Funeral Home in South Deerfield, MA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampden
2017, Agawam, Hampden
Co., MA, Obituary
The Republican, (Springfield, MA) - June 6, 2017
Richard (Dick/Rich) Edward West passed away peacefully at Mercy
Hospital in Springfield, [Hampden
Co.,] MA on May 25, 2017.
He was born on May 7, 1944 in Ware, MA.
He spent much of his childhood in Feeding Hills, MA. Prior to
entering the Marines and serving in Vietnam, he graduated from Tech H. S. in
Springfield where he played football. He later joined the Navy and served
another 17 years before retiring and returning to Agawam. His favorite pastimes
were enjoying his two dogs and playing golf. He was very proud of serving for
his country both in the Marines and in the Navy. Most of all he will be
remembered for his caring heart.
He was predeceased by his father Carl S. West and his mother Lucy West Blankenship.
He is survived by his son Jeffrey West, his former wife Nancy Rock
West, his sister Irene West Thomas and husband Rene, his brother Carl
Blankenship and wife Cecille,
his niece Karen Taylor and family, his nephew Rob Thomas and family and many
cousins.
An interment service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, 2017 at the
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carl E.
Blankenship – b.09Apr1957 – Agawam, MA:
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2012, Springfield,
Hampden Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Republican from October 16 to
October 17, 2012
Anna E. (Hannigan) Evans, 88, a lifelong Indian Orchard resident,
entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in the Loomis House
Nursing Center. She was born on June 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Edward P.
and Julia E. (Armstrong) Hannigan.
Anna graduated from the former Sacred Heart High School and Mercy
Hospital School of Nursing. She was the Public Health Nurse for the Town of
Ludlow and retired in 1985 after 16 years of service. She was also employed for
several years in the emergency department at the former Ludlow Hospital. After
retirement, Anna was the Outreach Coordinator for the Ludlow Senior Center.
Anna was a communicant of the former St. Matthews Church, Indian Orchard, and
was very active in the Women's Guild. She was also a member of the Daughters of
Isabella and the Pine Point Golden Agers.
Anna was predeceased by her husband, John A. Evans in 1985; and a
daughter, Dianne Hansen in 1992.
She is survived by her three children,
Joanne Blankenship of Tewksbury, John A. Evans and his wife
Susan of Pasadena, CA, and Carolyn Veale and her husband Daniel of Ware; two
sisters, Thelma Scannell of Sagamore Beach, MA, and Rita Vanderveer of Boulder,
CO; nine grandchildren, Amy and Alan
Blankenship, Lindsay Evans,
Lauren and Molly Hansen, and Shanna, Daniel Jr., Kayla and Alyssa Veale; six
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20th beginning
at 10 a.m. from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee with a Liturgy
of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Church, 417 Boston Rd., with Rites of Committal to follow in St. Michael's
Cemetery, 1601 State St., both in Springfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hampshire
2015, Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, Obituary
Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA) - October 29, 2015
Dorothy (Karnicki) Brozoski, 89, of Fruit Street, Northampton,
passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Highview at Northampton. Born Nov. 21,
1925, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen
(Slabinska) Karnicki.
Dorothy was educated in Northampton schools and was a graduate of
Northampton High School. She worked at Miss Florence Diner for many years
before working at Smith College in dining services. She was a communicant of
the former St. John's Cancius Church in Northampton. Dorothy enjoyed bowling at
the Canal Lanes in Southampton.
She is survived by her three sons, John Brozoski of South Hadley,
and James Brozoski and Stephen Brozoski both of Northampton; her grandchildren
Jonel Gormely and her husband Patrick and their children Casey and Jake
Gormley, and Kate Clogston and her husband Peter and their daughter Darian
Clogston; her nieces and nephews Sylvia "Pidgie" Scarborough and her
husband Johnny and their children Johnny, Jr., Keith, Sandra and Adam, and Helen A. Blankinship and her
son Damon; her cousins Gwen Dzierzanowski and her
husband Joe Jamrog, her son Jonathan and her mother-in-law Grace Dzierzanowski,
Irene Slabinski and her children Teka Bartter, Brenda Fuller and her husband
Tom, and Brett Slabinski, and Joan and Dick Slabinski and their children Bruce,
Peter and Rick Slabinski.
Dorothy was predeceased by her son Paul Brozoski, her brother Paul
Karnicki and his wife Lorraine and her cousin Robert Slabinski.
Dorothy's funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the
Ahearn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Pelham, Hampshire
Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on May
21, 2015
All friends of Dr.
Jane Blankenship of Pelham,
recipient of the Chancellor's Gold Medallion for Distinguished Faculty
Teaching, are invited to a celebration of her life Saturday, May 23, 2015, at
1:45 p.m. at the University of Massachusetts Marriott
Conference Center, 11th floor of the campus center, Amherst.
She is a nationally recognized scholar in political and
contemporary rhetoric, and the preeminent interpreter of the philosophers and
literary critics, Kenneth Burke, who died in 1993, and Everett Lee Hunt of
"the Cornell School" of the new discipline of communication, who died
in 1984.
Born May 22, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia, Jane would now be
81 years old. She passed April 24, 2015, in the Holyoke VNA Hospice, [Hampden Co., MA] from complications of her single-car
crash, from which she never fully recovered in 2008.
Friday's secular celebration will feature appropriate live music,
anecdotes by anyone who wishes to speak, appetizers and beer and wine.
Memorabilia from both her home study and Machmer Hall office in the department
of communication will be on display.
She is survived by her life partner of 28 years, Dr. Maureen
Williams of Northampton, also a retired professor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, South Hadley, Hampshire Co., MA, Obituary
https://www.stpierrephaneuf.com/Obituaries.html
Vincenza C. (Consiglio) Blankenship, 89, of South Hadley, was Called Safely Home on Wednesday,
April 4, 2018 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Rome, Italy on July
17, 1928, a daughter of the late Alfonso and Agatina (Zito) Consiglio.
She was predeceased by: her husband,
Elvis R. Blankenship who was Called Home on September 12, 1985;
her five sisters; and her brother.
She leaves: her two sons,
Alan C. Blankenship of Chicopee and Robert A. Blankenship of Tucson, AZ; her two grandchildren, Amy Blankenship-Heidebrecht and her husband, Brian Heidebrecht, and Alan R. Blankenship; her six great-grandchildren, Brooke, Taylor and Reid Heidebrecht, Sam
Gentile, and Aviah and Carter Blankenship; her sister, Benita, and her niece, Emmanuela, of Italy;
her dear friends and caretakers, Gino S. Viamari, Sr. and his fiancée, Jennifer
Arble, of South Hadley, Beverly Burns of Springfield and James Lowe of South
Hadley; and her “grandsons”, Gino Viamari, Jr. and Randy Viamari.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial
on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 9am at Saint Patrick Church, 30 Main Street, South
Hadley, MA 01075. Her Burial will be private at the convenience of her family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Middlesex
2013, Arlington,
Middlesex Co., MA,
Obituary
Boston Herald (MA) - May 21, 2013
Joseph L. Colamartino, of Arlington, May 19th. Late
proprietor of Joe's Auto Trim Shop, Arlington.
Beloved husband of Ruth M. (Borges), Father of Joanne Blankenship and husband Steven of
Melrose, Joseph L. II and partner Claire Galvin of Woburn, Laura Canty and
husband Rickey of Wilmington. Grandfather of Michelle,
Jennifer, Jason, Daniel, Derek, Stephanie and Rachel. Brother of Vivian
Connor of Wake Forest, NC, Sonny Colamartino and Rosalie Mauro both of
Levittown, NY and the late Dorothy Spano.
Relatives and friends invited to visit in the DeVito Funeral Home
1145 Massachusetts Ave., ARLINGTON Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral Home
Service on Friday at 10:00 am. Burial to follow in Cambridge
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Burlington, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Boston Globe on Apr. 8, 2014
Doris M. (Fortunati) Knapp-Crosbie, Of Bedford, NH and Burlington,
MA, April 4.
Beloved wife of Charles "Bud"
Crosbie and the late Carl Knapp.
Mother of the late Paul Knapp & his wife Patricia Knapp of
Springfield VT, Lois Kelly & her husband Robert of Brandon, FL, Gerard
Knapp & his wife Susan of Parrish, FL, Patricia Apigian & her husband
Manuel of Waitsfield, VT, Charles Crosbie & his wife Paula of Milton, NH
and Elaine Matheson &
her husband Richard Blankenship of
Durham NC. Sister of Jeanette Landry of Middleboro, Joanne Kennedy of Corinth,
VT, Paula Fillion of Middleboro, Robert Fortunati of Corinth, VT and the late
Arthur Fortunati of Topsham, VT.
Also survived by 12 Grandchildren, 18
Great- Grandchildren and 1 Great- Great-Grandchild.
Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St.,
Burlington (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Thursday, April 10 at 9 a.m.
Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margarets Church, 111 Winn St.,
Burlington at 10 a.m. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
The Milford Daily News, (MA) - July 10, 2011
Ralph Leroy Sprague, 70, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his
home in Hopkinton. Born in Uxbridge, he was the son of the late Ernest Elgin
Sprague and Ollie "Olive"
Jane ( Blankenship ) Sprague and the stepson of the late Millicent
(Stanley) (Jenks) Sprague. Ralph moved to Hopkinton as a young man and worked
as a painter until he retired. He enjoyed reading, fishing, horticulture and
solitude.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte M. Natyniak of N.
Smithfield, R.I.; many nieces and nephews; his former wife, Christina Poirier,
and her family; as well as many friends and neighbors.
He is predeceased by his siblings, David, Hollis and Patricia
Miller; his niece, Dawn (Miller) Gurney, and nephew, Darrell Miller.
All are welcome to attend a graveside service Saturday, July 16, at
noon in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Boston Globe on Nov. 13, 2013 -
Marie A. (Bonaccorsi) Covino, Of Medford, November 11th. Beloved wife for 60 years of George R. Covino. Devoted mother of Maurice Covino of Providence, RI, George Covino
Jr. & his partner Will Ashmore of Palm Springs, CA, Anne Leetch & her
husband John of Medford, Alfred Covino & his wife Margaret of Hudson, NH.
Loving grandmother of
Rachel Holzwart & her husband Brad, Maury Covino & his mother Debbie
Covino, Amanda Leetch & her husband Bill Lynch, Marie Leetch & Alan Blankenship, William Leetch, George Leetch, Fred
Covino Jr., Richard Covino & his wife Jackie. Cherished
sister of Ruth Milar and her late husband Mike, Mary Covino, Joanne Gastonguay
and her husband Paul, the late Alfred and Joan Bonaccorsi, Margaret and John
Sullivan, Helen and Jack Lee, Nicholas and Dot Covino. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford,
Friday, November 15th, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in the
Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 11 a.m. Interment
services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Tewksbury, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
Boston Herald (MA) - January 30, 2012
Katherine M. (Boncore) Hubbard, age 99, a long-time resident of
Tewksbury, formerly of Wilmington, January 28, 2012.
Katherine was the beloved mother of Donald Hubbard and his wife
Diana of Atkinson, NH, Allen Hubbard and his wife Sherry of Tewksbury, and the
late Earl F. Hubbard, Jr. Loving "Grammy Tina" of 10 grandchildren,
and 23 great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late
Charles and Louise (Rizzo) Boncore. Dear sister of Angelo Boncore of Somerville, Dorothy Blankenship of Tewksbury, the late Pauline Gennaco,
Mary Garten, and Louise Puckett, Katherine is also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc.,
187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, for a Funeral Service on Wednesday,
February 1st, at 11:00 A.M.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk
2013, Medway, Norfolk Co., MA, Obituary
The Milford Daily News, (MA) - March 7, 2013
Reverend Richard B. Brown III, 82, of Medway died March 5 at
Riverbend of South Natick [Middlesex Co., MA]. He was the husband of Marilyn (Leggee)
Brown. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, September 19, 1930, the son of the
late Richard B. Brown II and Harriette (Hunneman) Brown, he grew up in
Braintree, Massachusetts, moved to Bedford, Massachusetts, and has lived in
Medway for the past 32 years.
He was a graduate of Northeastern University, class of 1957, with a
degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked ay Sylvania and then GTE Sylvania
for 30 years. Hegraduated from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge in 1989
with a Master of Divinity degree and was ordained to the priesthood in the
Episcopal Church, Diocese of Massachusetts in 1990. He served St. Mark Church
in Riverside, Rhode Island for 3 years and St. Martin's in New Bedford for 8
years. As a retired Episcopal Priest he did supply ministry in many Episcopal
churches in the Medway area. His interest was varied from bee keeping to
gardening, canoeing and fishing. He even took up scubadiving as ayoung man.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Russell
Brown and his wife Becky of Denham Springs Louisiana, Carl Brown and his wife
Kelly of Jackson, Wyoming, Kathryn Brown of Medwayand Teresa Proctor and her hus band Michael of Medway. He is also survived by two
stepdaughters Jeanne Coffey and her husband of Brendan of Newburyport and Kate
Ducey and her husband Mark of South Berwick, Maine. He is also survived by his
sister Amy Davidson-Moore of Braintree and his nephew Andrew Davidson of Alton,
New Hampshire. His greatest joy and delight in retirement were in his 8
grandchildren, Travis and Lucas Brown, Douglas and Thomas Proctor, Carter and
Eva Ducey, Lila and Phoebe Coffey and Stepgrand
chidlren, Madison, Mason and Marlie Blankenship.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday March 9 in Christ
Episcopal Church, School Street Medwayat 11:00.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Plymouth
2013, Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 29, 2013
Jean A. (Murphy) (Peterson) Emil of Hingham, died Oct. 27, 2013,
surrounded by her loving family. A graduate of Arch Bishop Williams High
School, Stonehill College, and University of Southern Mississippi, Jean spent
her career as a guidance counselor and social worker advocating the needs of
children and families until her retirement. She will be sorely missed by all
those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She was the loving mother of John H. Peterson Jr. and his wife
Lindsay of Milton, and Jennifer A. McNally and her husband Kevin of Hingham;
sister of Janet L. George of Sugar Hill, Ga.; proud Mimi of Billy, Katherine,
Tommy, Sophia, Jack and Ellie; aunt
of Julie Blankenship of Sugar Hill, Ga.
A celebration of life service will be held in the Pyne Keohane
Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham at 9:15 a.m. Thursday
prior to the funeral Mass in St. Pauls Church, Hingham, at 10 a.m. Burial will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, Obituary
The Patriot Ledger, (Quincy, MA) - May 17, 2011
Lorraine McCulloch, age 77, of Plymouth, formerly of Duxbury, died
Sunday, May 15 at her home in Plymouth.
Loving mother of Shawn P. Kelly and his wife Kim of Westfield,
Susan A. Harrington and her husband Brian of Plymouth, Sharon K. Blankenship and her husband James of Halifax, and Sandra M. Racicot of Halifax; step-mother of
Jonathan McCullochof Taunton, Jill Gomez of Plainville, and Jennifer Martina of
Marshfield; loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of three. She was
the sister of the late Charlotte M. Sullivan.
Born Sept. 11, 1933 in Dorchester, a
daughter of the late John J. and Margaret M. (Queen) Sullivan. Lorraine worked as production supervisor
for Ocean Spray Cranberries, retiring after 30 years and was an avid fan of the
Red Sox.
Funeral from the Cartmell Funeral home, 150 Court St., Plymouth on
Thursday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Bonaventure's Church,
in Manomet, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Mayflower Cemetery in
Duxbury.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Scituate, Plymouth Co.,
MA, Obituary
Published in The Concord Journal from Sept. 19
to Sept. 26, 2014
Irma Natalie (Goudey) Blankenship age 95 of Scituate passed away peacefully
on Friday, September 12th at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford [Middlesex Co., MA] where she resided for the past 4 years.
Born in Brookline on January 7th, 1919, she was the daughter of the late W. H.
Russell and Melva W. (Porter) Goudey.
She was the wife of the late Elwood A. Blankenship of Scituate, well known local artist and graphic designer. Irma
attended Brookline High School and Cushing Academy graduating in 1936. She
attended Smith College, graduating in 1940, earning a bachelor's degree in
music. Irma married and settled in Scituate where she resided for 61 years. She
was a devoted wife and loving mother. She enjoyed music, poetry, gardening and
her animals.
Surviving family members include her sons Peter E.
Blankenship and his wife Susan
of Carlisle, MA and Mark R.
Blankenship and his wife Beth
of Roswell, GA, her grandchildren Jared C. Blankenship and wife Melissa of Liberty, MO and Derek M. Blankenship and wife Michele of Dallas, TX, and her great-grandchildren Sarah, Audrey and Grace Blankenship.
She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law,
Gabriele Blankenship of Tulsa, OK.
A monthly group memorial service will be held at Carleton Willard
Village Nursing Home, 100 Old Billerica Road, Bedford, MA on Tuesday, September
30th at 3:15 PM. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI:
Blankenship, Elwood, 77, 04Dec1918 - 23Sep1996, Scituate,
Plymouth, MA, CT-045-03-5724
Massachusetts, Death Index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VZBZ-33J
Arthur E. Blankenship – b.04Dec1918, PA,
d.23Sep1996, Scituate, MA,
2013, Wareham, Plymouth Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Wareham Courier from March 20 to
March 27, 2013
John L. Rozen, 72, of Wareham, passed away Friday, March 15, with
his family at his side. He was the husband of Patricia (Jacobsen) Rozen of
Wareham. John was born in Warwick, R.I., the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia
(McDermott) Rozen.
He attended Randolph public schools and graduated from Randolph
High School. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he later worked
for Butler Automatic Machine, a paper splicing company, where he started as an
assembler and retired as the plant manager. He took over his fathers
hobby, Ross Fabrics and grew it into a local textile distributorship. John was
a true and loving family man first and enjoyed the neighborhood tournament
horseshoe games. He was an avid Red Sox fan, New England Sports fan and loved
to dig quahogs and clams.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Cecelia Sissy Nunzio of Carver, Maria "Re"
Avery of Carver, John L. Rozen Jr. of Carver, Rick Rozen of Fall River, Corinne Blankenship of Carver and Matthew Rozen of Hingham. He
was the brother of Cecelia Hilchy of Florida, Albert Rozen of Wareham and Rick
Rozen of Situate. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is sadly missed by his faithful Beagle Fives; and John was also
the brother of the late Joseph and William Rozen.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his memorial
service to be held Thursday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. at the Wareham Village
Funeral Home, 5 Center St., Wareham, followed by interment at 11:15 a.m. at the
Massachusetts National Cemetery, 1 Bennington Blvd., Bourne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Suffolk
2016, Boston, Suffolk
Co., MA, Obituary
Published in the Kentucky Enquirer on Aug. 24,
2016
Justin Daniel Reynolds, 36 of Boston MA died Saturday August 6th in
Boston. Justin was born March 10, 1980 in Bowling Green KY. He was the son of
R. D. and Sharon Oliver of Scottsville, KY, and Danny Reynolds and Deborah
Stephens of Bowling Green, KY.
He was a member of Christ the King Presbyterian Church in Roxbury
MA. He graduated from Beechwood High School in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Then he went
on to graduate from Western Kentucky University and received his masters from
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, MA. Justin was involved with
Teen Challenge of New England for a number of years. He never met a stranger
and he impacted so many lives, and was loved by everyone that knew him. The
family is comforted by the fact that Justin is no longer suffering and that he
is in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Justin was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Asher
and Mervin Reynolds and his maternal grandparents Rev. Harold and Mrs. Mildred
Moore; Aunts, Nancy Hatfield Thomas and Linda Langley.
He is survived by his sisters, Christy Hall (Jason) and Lori Wilson
(Mike). His step brothers, Victor Stephens(Amanda) and
Jeremy Stephens (Jennifer). He is also survived by several aunts and uncles; David Reynolds (Gayle), Betty Patrick (Ron), Pat
Howard, Janette Meyer (Jim), Cheryl
Blankenship (Hughie), Nathan Moore, and Don Oliver. He is also survived by numerous
beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September
3, 2016 at 1:00 at First Baptist Church in Bowling Green.
A private ceremony with immediate family will be held for the spreading of
Justin's ashes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Brighton neighborhood,
Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Obituary
Published in The Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2016
Miriam J. (Shapiro) Levine, Of Brighton, formerly of Chelsea,
Winthrop and Peabody, entered into rest on November 2, 2016 at the age of 100.
Beloved wife of the late Jacob Levine. Devoted mother of
Phyllis Kornfeld of Cambridge, Irma Stratton of Winthrop and Gail Blumsack and
husband Steven Blumsack of Portsmouth, NH and Stowe, VT. Cherished sister of the late Sam and Melvin Shapiro and Charlotte
Shopnick. Beloved grandmother of Robert Stratton, Jonathan Kornfeld and
his wife Miranda Blankenship, Rebecca Kornfeld and Josh Gordon, Seth
Blumsack and his wife Erin Blumsack, and Scott Blumsack and his wife Shannon
Kemper. Great grandmother of Rhys, Ezra, Jake, Rumer, Eliza
and Kai.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at
11:45AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Worcester
+2018, Fitchburg, Worcester
Co., MA, Obituary
The Concord Journal, (MA) - September 1, 2018
Curtis D. Martin, 51, of 33 Walnut Street, Fitchburg, MA, passed
away unexpectedly on August 22, 2018 at his home. Mr Martin was born January 3,
1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Robert Martin and the late Sydney (Stark)
Martin.
Mr. Martin graduated Concord-Carlisle High School in 1985 and had
owned and operated Curtis Martin General Carpentry since 1991. He lived in
Massachusetts since 1982, and previously had lived in Texas, New York and
Louisiana.
He was never married, but was predeceased by longtime girlfriend,
Debbie (Hyder) Vittum. She passed December 26, 2016.
Survivors include his father, Robert Martin as well as his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Stacey
and Dan Blankenship of Sugarland, Texas and Hillary and Mark Wainwright of
Nashua, New Hampshire, three nieces
and two nephews, Karis Blankenship, Hannah Blankenship, Crissa
Wainwright, Travis Martin and Seth Blankenship . He also leaves behind one great nephew, Jayden Bedard.
Mr. Martins remains will be buried in New
York at later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lewis Daniel
Blankenship b.04Sep1957 - Sugarland, TX: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KGFW-558
Relatives -
Daneil Blankenship, Dan Blankenship, S. M. Blankenship, Stacey Martin
Blankenship, Stacey Blankenshi, Stacey Blankenship.
Harris Co., TX,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT1Z-8C3
Lewis D.
Blankenship, 32 [1958] - Stacey L. Martin, 28 [1962] - 12Aug1990
2014, Lancaster, Worcester
Co., MA, Obituary
Karen H. (Bordwell) Aucoin, 58, died Sunday, December 28, 2014,
after being stricken ill at home. Karen was born in Schenectady, NY, daughter
of the late Kenneth Bordwell, and was raised in Chelmsford, MA. She was a
graduate of Nashoba Regional High School, Class of 1974.
She is survived by the loves of her life, her husband of 40 years,
Joseph M. Aucoin, and their nine children: Jade C. Lally and her husband,
Patrick, Justin K. Aucoin, Taylor L. Aucoin, Tess L. Aucoin, Noah P. Aucoin,
Samuel B. Aucoin, Hadley S. Aucoin, Zoe S. Aucoin, and Joseph M. Aucoin, all of
Lancaster; three grandchildren: Jack, Kenneth, and Lexi Lally; her mother, Mary
(Tariello) Bordwell, of Wake Forest, NC; a brother, Richard Bordwell, and his
wife, Donna, of VA; and a sister, Susan Blankenship, and her husband, Arnold, of NC.
An incredibly talented artist, Karen shared her gifts with the
world in a variety of mediums, from glass, to wood, oil and watercolor
painting, pottery, and beyond. A true history buff, who knew a tremendous
amount about the area, especially the Town of Lancaster, her family considered
her to be the “unofficial” town historian. She was a kind, considerate,
compassionate, and loving woman, who cared deeply about others, and all of
humankind. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
Karen’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31,
2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St.,
Clinton. Burial will follow in Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Arnold Roy Blankenship – b.13Nov1963 -
Wake Forest, NC: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYR5-MSX
Relatives: Arnod Blankenship, Chris
Blankenship, Ryan Blankenship, Susan A. Blankenship.
+2014, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Sentinel & Enterprise on
Nov. 24, 2014
William H. Blankenship, 71 years old, of Leominster, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 in
UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, [Worcester Co., MA].
He is survived by his wife
of 45 years Penny E. (Monk) Blankenship, sons Kevin Blankenship and his wife Laurie of Glen Allen, VA and Ryan Blankenship and his wife Nicole of Minnesota, daughter Beth
MacBrian of Leominster, sister Jeanne Blinkinsop of Barrington, NH, sister-in-law Martha Bice of
Florida, brother-in-law Mike Woodworth of New Hampshire, brother-in-law Bruce
Monk and his wife Margit of Hudson, NH, grandchildren
Kristine MacBrian, William
Blankenship, Henry Blankenship, Magnus Blankenship
and Anna Blankenship, nieces and nephews Susan Martin and her
husband Geoff, Sharon Sharifi and her husband Saba, Mark Westphal and his wife
Donna, Adam Woodworth, Emily Woodworth, Kenneth Bice and his wife Sheila, Robin
Walker and her husband Ivan, Cheryl Bice, Lynn Treadway and her husband Tyler,
Sheila O’Malley and her husband Matt and Brett Monk and his wife Lynne, many
beloved cousins, great nieces and nephews and dear friends, especially Terry,
his “partner in crime” at church.
He was predeceased by his sister
Marjorie Woodworth and brother-in-law Fred Bice.
William was born on January 23, 1943 in Beverly, son of Perry and Edith (Blackledge) Blankenship and had lived in Leominster since 1969.
He graduated from Dover High School in Dover, NH and Bentley
College in Waltham. He had worked as a Staff Accountant for General Electric in
Fitchburg for 30 years, before retiring in 1998. William was a 45 year member
of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Leominster and served as the church treasurer
for the past 43 years. He also served on the Church Vestry for many years.
William had been the treasurer of the Leominster Pop Warner Football League
while his sons played in the league.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at
11 am in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 60 West Street, Leominster. Burial will
be at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Milford, Worcester
Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Milford Daily News on Mar. 16,
2016
Mrs. Patricia H. (Hayes) Wagner, 76, of Milford, MA died Sunday
(March 13, 2016) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, [Suffolk Co.,] MA after an illness. Mrs. Wagner was born
in Milford, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Helen (Callery)
Hayes.
She was the beloved wife of Earl C. Wagner Jr. She was a graduate
of the former St. Marys Catholic High School, Class of 1957 and also a graduate
of St. Vincents Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1960. Mrs. Wagner had been
employed as a young woman as a charge nurse in the emergency room at St.
Vincents Hospital in Worcester, MA. Later in life she was an independent
seamstress and dress maker with her own business entitled Irish Lace on Grove.
She was also an accomplished cake decorator. Mrs. Wagner was a lifelong
resident of Milford and an active communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption
Church where she served as an Organizer & Teacher of Eucharistic Ministries
for over 20 years.
Along with her beloved husband of 53 years, she is survived by her
5 Children: Earl C. Wagner III and
his wife Brenda of Milford, MA, Joseph D. Wagner and his wife Lynn of Douglas,
MA, Stephen M. Wagner and his wife Tracy of Uxbridge, MA, Monica A. Wagner-Blankenship of Milford, MA and John P. Wagner and his
wife Allison of Bellingham, MA; 9 Grandchildren: 5 Siblings: Sheila Toomey of
Arlington, MA, Felice ORourke of Milford, MA, Kathleen Haran of Worcester, MA,
Joseph Hayes of Milford, MA and Dr. David Hayes of Dennis, MA; also several
nieces & nephews.
Her funeral will be held Thursday (March 17th) at 10am from the
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford, MA, followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 19
Winter Street, Milford, MA. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Milford
MA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Upton, Worcester Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Milford Daily News on Jan. 29,
2015
Mr. Robert D. Mullaney, 82, of Upton MA, died Wednesday morning
(January 28, 2015) at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Northbridge, MA, after an illness. He
was the beloved husband of Janice M. (McDonough) Lavallee. Mr. Mullaney was
born in Auburn MA, the son of the late Patrick and the late Marguerite (Rivers)
Mullaney.
He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.
He had been employed at the former Draper Corporation located in Hopedale MA,
at Noremac Corporation located in Hopkinton MA and finally at Honematic
Corporation located in Boylston MA.
Along with his beloved wife, he is survived by 1 Daughter: Robin,
wife of Timothy O'Hearn of Bradenton FL; 2 Sons: John Mullaney of Worcester MA
and Paul Mullaney and his wife Carrie of Worcester MA; 6 Grandchildren; 4 Great
Grandchildren; his 6 Siblings:
Gertrude, wife of Kenneth Votour of Auburn MA, William Mullaney and his wife
Margaret of Dillsburgh PA, John Mullaney of Winchendon MA, Thomas Mullaney of
Worcester MA, Michael Mullaney of FL, Patricia, wife of William Blankenship of Worcester MA; also many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Services, with Military Honors, will be held Monday
(February 2nd) at 11:30AM at the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress
Street, Milford MA. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery
in Bourne MA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia A. Blankenship – b.10Jun1957 -
Worcester, MA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KL8B-HN3
Relatives: William L. Blankenship.
William L.
Blankenship –b.22Jul1956 - Worcester, MA: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KL8B-HN7
Relatives:
Patricia A. Blankenship.
2014, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette
from May 7 to May 8, 2014
Marguerite (Mullaney) Spencer, 87, of Worcester, died on Tuesday,
May 6th in the Millbury Healthcare
Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Spencer was married to Robert O. Spencer, who died in 1999.
She is survived by a son, Kevin Spencer and his wife Jean of
Worcester; a daughter, Shirley Mandella and her husband Tom of Worcester; 5
brothers, William Mullaney of PA, Robert Mullaney of Upton, MA, John Mullaney
of Winchendon, MA, Thomas Mullaney of Worcester, MA and Michael Mullaney of
Florida; 2 sisters, Gertrude Votour
of Auburn and Patricia
Blankenship of Worcester; 7
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and many
nephews and nieces.
Marguerite was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Patrick and
Marguerite (Rivers) Mullaney and is also predeceased by 2 daughters, Roberta
Spencer who died in 2010 and Christine Laplume who died in 2014. She is also
predeceased by 2 brothers, James and Larry Mullaney.
Mrs. Spencer worked at the former Brown Shoe Company and also was a
day care provider and an Outreach Worker for the elderly though the Age Center
of Worcester. She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church.
The funeral will be held Friday, May 9th from the Alfred Roy &
Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond Street with a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in Our Lady of
the Angels Church 1222 Main Street. Burial will follow in Saint John's
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette
from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, 2015
Patricia A. (Mullaney) Blankenship, 70, of Worcester, lost her long fight with cancer.
She leaves behind a much loved husband
and friend, William R.
Blankenship; one son, Richard P. Schofield and his wife
Meg of Whitinsville; a step son, Kurt W. Blankenship and his wife Lisa of Wiesbaden, Germany;
three grandsons; three great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
She enjoyed "paying it forward" and volunteering.
She elected cremation, there will be no
calling hours or funeral. www.mercadantefuneral.com
Pat wrote and approved this obituary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
William R. Blankenship – b.31Mar1941 - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLD3-XKV
Relatives - Patricia A. Blankenship,
Patricia Blankenship, Rita M. Blankenship, William Blankenship.