17. Marilyn Lee Hayes (Evelyn Louise Chafe , Elizabeth L. (Lang) , Antone L. ) was born on 26 Jul 1928 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. She died on 3 Jan 2016 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census California, Los Angeles Co., San Jose, Pomona, wd-4, sheet 1A, 762 Hawthorne St., age 1 9/12 with parents Wilford, age 25, age 1st 22, rents $35, and wife Evelyn L. (26)
2. TUSTIN, July 27.—The seventh birthday anniversary of little Miss Marilyn Lee Hayes was pleasantly celebrated by her parents at then home on Newport road Thursday evening. The affair was a complete surprise to the happy honor guest. A four-course chicken dinner was enjoyed at 7 o’clock at a large dining table, with floral and lea and other appointments carrying out a yellow and blue color scheme. Included in the last course was a pretty birthday cake. During the social evening following the dinner, Gerald Bert, three-year-old brother of the honoree, entered the room with his sister's doll buggy filled with many lovely birthday gifts which were presented to Marilyn Lee. Those present, other than Mr. and Mrs. Hayes and children, Marilyn Lee and Gerald Bert, were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hayes, of Garden Grove; Mrs. Elizabeth Brock and Miss Ethel Chafe of Santa Ana, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoior, of Anaheim, and Miss Maurtoh Bellatny, of Tustin. (Santa Ana Register, July 27, 1935, p. 7)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California, Orange Co., Fullerton (30 Apr '40) ED 30-29, sheet 1A, 117 E. Brookdale, age 11, POB: CA., ed; 6, with parents Wilford (34)(rents $28) and Evelyn (36) and brother Gerald (7)
4. Obit: Marilyn Lee Curry (1928 - 2016)
Marilyn passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016. Born July 26, 1928, Marilyn is survived by her daughter Alison Brandt (husband William), sister Caryl Hayes and niece Patty Wooley. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Wilford and Evelyn Hayes, husband retired Lt. Colonel Ovonual Curry and her brother Jerry Hayes. Marilyn was born in Santa Ana. At an early age her family moved to Talara Peru. While in Peru, she met and married Lt. Ovonual Curry after a whirlwind courtship. Their love never diminished in 52 years. They were stationed in OK, CA, Germany, MA and ME. Sacramento was selected as their 'retirement city' so they could golf year long. Marilyn enjoyed golfing with Ovonual but her real love was bridge, cooking and knitting. You rarely saw her hands idle. Marilyn resided at Eva's Home Care the last 8 years of her life. The family gives Eva and everyone else who cared for Marilyn their greatest gratitude. Due to her wishes, there will be a small private memorial service. (The Sacramento Bee, Jan. 31, 2016)
Marilyn married 1 Ovonual L. Curry on 13 Jan 1949 in Santa Anna, Orange Co., CA. Ovonual was born on 1 Nov 1922 in Welty, Okfuskee Co., OK. He died on 28 Aug 2000 in Sacramento Co., CA. He served in the military WWII, Korea - U.S Air Force. He was employed as 1949;U.S Air Force. He was buried in Curry Cemetery, Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
1. Son of William Martin Curry and Victoria Sellers.
2. Obit: CURRY, OVONUAL L. "VON" LT. COL. (ret.) Born Nov. 1, 1922 in Welty, OK, passed away August 28, 2000. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of their home in Fair Oaks, CA; his daughters Alison Curry of Fair Oaks, CA and Roxanne Curry Gomez and husband Al Gomez of Quartz Hill, CA and his sister Mary Curry Been of Castle, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents William Martin Curry and Victoria Sellers Curry; his brothers Omer Curry, Ogle Curry, Oren Curry, and his sister Marsha Curry McKinzie. Curry, as many friends knew him, began his career in 1940 in Civilian Pilot Training while attending school at the University of Oklahoma, He joined the US Army Air Corp in 1941 and continued his career as a pilot until retiring in 1966. Curry was stationed in Lima and Talara Peru, Germany and Vietnam. While stationed in Peru he met and married his wife, Marilyn, after a whirlwind courtship. Their love never diminished in 52 years and he will always be in Marilyn's heart. Sacramento was selected as his "retirement city" so he could play golf all year. Curry's second career was begun in 1966 as GS-12 Maintenance Manager, McClellan Air Force base, retiring in 1985. Since he loved golf he continued to work part-time at Lawrence Links Golf Course and played golf frequently from 1985 until 1999. Curry will be remembered by his family and friends as a man with integrity, a strong faith in God and Christian values. He treated all people with dignity, respect, kindness and patience. He was our 'Rock' and we will miss him. Due to Curry's wishes there was a small private memorial service in his home August 31st attended by family and a few close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. (2000)
They had the following children:
20. Living (Alfred Cecil Chafe , Elizabeth L. (Lang) , Antone L. )
They had the following children:
41 F i Living + 42 M ii Living
21. Diane Patricia {Eleanor} Chafe (Alfred Cecil Chafe , Elizabeth L. (Lang) , Antone L. ) was born on 22 May 1934 in Orange Co., CA. She died on 19 Jun 2022 in Seal Beach, Orange Co., CA.
1. BIRTHS
CHAFE - To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chafe, 561 North Orange avenue, Orange, on May 22, 1934, at St. Joseph's hospital, a daughter. (Santa Ana Register, May 23, 1934, p. 3)2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California, Orange Co., Seal Beach (11 June '40) ED 30-105, sheet 65B, 148 7th St., age 6, POB:CA., ed; 0, with parents Alfred C. (35)(rents $20) and Anne L. (31) and siblings Alfred R. (10) and Paul G. (7)
Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris Co., TX.3. Diane Patricia Chafe Repeats Marriage Vows
First Assembly of God Church was the scene of solemn vows taken by Diane Patricia Chafe and Robert Eugene O'Rear. This June wedding ceremony was officiated by Rev. Mrs. Roy S. Andenon Miss Trammel Candlelight Bride of Donald El Curry. Given away by her father, the bride was gowned in white eye-let organdy over taffeta. A waist-length veil was held by her bonnet of lace embroidered with pearls. To complete the attire, she carried a bridal bouquet of lilies of the valley and a white orchid. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chafe, 225 10th St., Seal Beach, and those of the husband are Mr. and Mrs. Pete O'Rear, 1310 Ocean Ave., Seal Beach. Others in the wedding party were Miss Linda Kay Bright Mrs. Woods En Route to Europe maid of honor; Kenneth Zant, best man; Carol Lee Curry, flower girl; Misses Virginia Tanner, Joyce Hasley Seorgidena Kretchmyer, Anita Montgomery, bridesmaids; Paul Chafe. Alfred Chafe, Bill Miller and Charles Johnson, ushers. Assisting at the reception wene ilmes. Farnsworth Toppln, Charles Bright, Alvin Stall, Floyd Hopkins, and Ollie Hormon. This oo, was in the church. The former Miss Chafe and her husband attended Seal Beach Grammar School and Huntington Beach High School. Her husband continued his studies at Orange Coast College. The couple will reside at 1310 Ocean Ave., Seal Beach, after their honeymoon trip to Idyllwild. (Press Telegram, June 29, 1952, p. 42)4. Obit: Diane Patricia Chafe O 'Rear who was 88 and from Seal Beach California, passed away on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 peacefully in her home. She was born on May 22nd, 1934 to Alfred C. Chafe and Anne E. Stiles Chafe in Orange, California. Mrs. O 'Rear was proceeded in death by her husband Robert Eugene O 'Rear, who she was married to for sixty-eight years, one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Norma Chafe of Seal Beach, California, and one son, Michael Eugene O 'Rear of Texarkana, Texas.
Diane was a Christian woman who served the lord proudly, while also teaching young girls in Sunday school for many years, was a wonderful homemaker for her family, and worked as a Teacher Assistant at McGaugh Elementary School in Seal Beach for years.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Donna Chafe of Seal Beach, CA, one niece, Judy Anderson of Leisure World, California, one daughter, Sheryl Green, her husband, Dale of Branson, Missouri, one Daughter-in-law, Donna O 'Rear of Ashdown, Arkansas, a grandchild, Julie Wilhem, husband Jim of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Jeremy Jones and his wife, Amber, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Jonathan O 'Rear of Texarkana, Texas, and Shannon Davitt of Ashdown, Arkansas. Lastly, but certainly not least, Diane O 'Rear, had seven great grandchildren, other family members and many friends.
She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. (The Seal Beach Sun, Jul. 14, 2022)CHAFE, DIANE ELEANOR 05-22-1934 STILES FEMALE ORANGE
CHAFE, PAUL GAYLORD 12-22-1932 STILES MALE ORANGEOREAR, MICHAEL E
11-26-1956
CHAFE
MALE
LOS ANGELES
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03-28-1953
CHAFE
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Diane married 1 Robert "Bob" Eugene O'Rear on 15 Jun 1952 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Robert was born on 21 Mar 1932 in North Salem, Hendricks Co., IN. He died on 11 Dec 2020 in Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA.
1. Son of Harry Robert O'Rear and Lelah Verl Hypes.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California, Orange Co., Seal Beach, (2 Apr '40) ED 30-105, sheet 10B, 1310 1/2 Ocean, age 8, ed; 1, with parents Harry R. (48) owns home $2000 and Lelah V. (47)
3. Obit: Robert Eugene O'Rear, 88, of Seal Beach, CA. passed away on Friday, 12-11-2020 at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital Newport Beach, California. Mr. O'Rear was born on March 21, 1932 to Harry Robert O'Rear and LelahVerl Hypes O'Rear in North Salem, lndiana. As a young child he was moved to California, his entire life was spent living in Seal Beach. He was preceded in death by one sister Helen Harmon of Claremont, CA. and one brother Russell O'Rear of San Francisco, CA. and one son Michael Eugene O'Rear of Texarkana, Texas.
He was a Christian man who served the Lord proudly. He worked for GTE and retired from GTE after thirty-two years of service. He was a volunteer on the Seal Beach Fire department for fifteen years, where he served as captain for several years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Diane Chafe O'Rear of Seal Beach, CA. One niece: Judy Anderson of Leisure World, CA. One daughter: Sheryl Green and husband Dale of Branson, MO. One daughter-in-law: Donna O'Rear of Ashdown, AR, Grandchildren: Julie Wilhem and husband Jim of Arkadelphia, AR, Jeremy Jones and wife Amber of Arkadelphia, AR, Jonathan O'Rear of Texarkana, TX, and Shannon Davitt of Ashdown, AR. Seven great grandchildren and other family members. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. (The Seal Beach Sun, Feb. 5, 2021)
They had the following children:
43 F i Living Living married Living. + 44 M ii Michael Eugene O'Rear
22. William W. Golliff (William Henry Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. ) was born 1 on 16 Jan 1938 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA. He died on 23 Jul 2016 in Hyannis, Barnstable Co., MA.
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Massachusetts, Bristol Co., Taunton, wd-5 (3 Apr '40) ED 3-125, sheet 1B, 34 Purchase St., age 2, b. Mass, ED; 0, with parents William (24)(rents $14) and Elizabeth (20) and brother Robert (1)[?]
2. Obit: William Golliff
SOUTH YARMOUTH – William Golliff, 78, of South Yarmouth died Saturday July 23, 2016 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
He was the husband of Karen (Hedlund) for 28 years.
Born in Taunton, Bill was the son of the late William H. and Elizabeth (Cash) Golliff. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1960.
Bill was employed at various jobs including, being a chef, a builder, a CDL cross country driver, and a school bus driver.
He enjoyed boating and bowling. He became an airplane pilot and was a member of the Discover Flying Club. He built and flew R/C airplanes. He was also a member of the Cape Cod Motorcycle Club and was a proud member of the Dennis Council on Aging Golden Age Program’s adult daycare.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by a son, Brett Castle of Denison, TX; three daughters, Linda Burrill of Louisville, KY, Donna Oaks of Rochester, NY, and Sheila Golliff of Danielson, CT; two step- sons, Robert Killen III of West Yarmouth, and Ryan Killen of South Yarmouth; a step-daughter, Lara Killen of Plymouth; two brothers, F. Robert Golliff of Yarmouthport, and Allen Marchand of Tiverton, RI; a sister, Ann Marie Marchand of New Bedford; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Brett, David, Ashley, Brandi, and Krystal; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Chelsi Varney.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday August 6 in the South Yarmouth United Methodist Church, 322 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. Interment will be private.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the Town of Dennis Golden Age Daycare, 1045 Rte. 134, South Dennis, MA 02660 or to the Yarmouth Firefighters Relief Association, Rescue Fund, 96 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664. (Cape Cod Times, July 31, 2016)
They had the following children:
45 F i Living Living married Living. 46 F ii Living
23. Living (William Henry Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. )
They had the following children:
+ 47 M i Living 48 M ii Living Living married Living. + 49 F iii Living + 50 F iv Kathleen Jean Golliff 51 F v Living Living married Living.
25. Barbara Ann Mulgrew (Irma Ruth Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. ) was born on 19 Oct 1941 in Leominster, Worcester Co., MA. She was christened 1 on 10 Nov 1941 in St. Leo's Church (catholic) Main Street Leominster,Massachusetts. She died on 23 Jun 1988 in Lunenburg, Worcester Co., MA. The cause of death was Car accident on stormy night, (possible heart attack). She was buried in Evergreen Cemetary (same plot as Irma). Barbara was employed as 1960;telephone operator. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster, Worcester Co., MA.
1. Local News
- A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mulgrew of 20 Pleasant street Saturday night at the Leominster Hospital. (Leominster Daily Enterprise, Oct. 20, 1941, p. 2)2. 1942 and 1944; Barbara was in Taunton, MA., at 917 Somerset Av. (ref. picture)
3. 1944; Barbara was in Taunton, MA., at Lake Sabbatia (ref. picture)
4. 1945; Barbara was in Taunton, MA., at 8 Pine St. (ref. picture)
5. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, sheet 72, 17 School St., age 8, with parents, Allan J. (36) and Irma R. (31) and lodger, Ella Stacey (46)
6. Six Students Get Licenses
Six students received their driver license yesterday at the Leominster High School. They were given the road test by inspector Herbert F. Page of the Fitchburg Office. They are Sandra E. Sneil, Barbara S. Mulgrew, David M. Barry, Marlene J. Lanza, Carol L. Freda, Jon W. Deacon. Driver training certificates will be awarded to the students also for completing the driver training course, comprising both of classroom instruction and practice driving, in accordance with the standards established by the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles. This course was given under the direction of Carmine Picucci driving training instructor. (Leominster Daily Enterprise, May 31, 1958, p. 4)7. Found in the 1962 Leominster, MA city directory; Mulgrew Barbara A married Paul Sutton rem to Fitchburg (p. 387)
8. Found in the 1962,63 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul A (Barbara A) plasterer Leominster h 9 Spring, (p. 469)
9. Found in the 1964 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul A (Barbara A) rem to Leominster, (p. 537)
10. 1967; Paul and Barbara bought their home at 63 Causeway Terr., Leominster, MA., 1 May 1967, (Worcester Co. Registry of Deeds, Bk. 1004, p. 341)
11. Crash kills local woman
Lunenburg,- A 46-year-old woman was killed in a one-car accident on Massachusetts Avenue early Thursday morning. Barbara A. Sutton of 1790 Massachusetts Ave., was pronounced dead at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester around 1:20 p. m. Police officer Charles Demming said he was on patrol when he saw Sutton’s car against a telephone pole on Massachusetts Avenue near the intersection with Elmwood Road around 2 a. m. At the time, Sutton was lying unconscious in the car, he said. He said the Fire Department was called in to help extricate Sutton from the car. She was then sent to Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg and later transported to Umass-Worcester. Deming said he could not tell how much time passed between the time of the accident and when he spotted Sutton. He said it did not seem as if Sutton had been speeding, but the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Wright-Roy funeral home is handling funeral arrangements. (probably Fitchburg Sentinel Jun 1988)
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Surname History:
1. Son of Maolchraoibhe' (chief of Craobh, a place-name); a rare Ulster surname, now probably obsolete, see Ó Maolchraoibhe, (Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall )
2. Descendant of Maolchraoibhe' (chief of Craobh, a place-name); the name of an Oriel family who were originally located westward of the upper Bann, but afterwards settled in Clannaboy, where they were followers of the O'Neills. At the beginning of the 17th century they occupied the west side of knockbreda, near belfast, in Co. Down, but the name was even then scattered through Tyrone, Armagh and Antrim. It is still common throughout East Ulster, but generally anglicised Rice, (Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall )
Sources: Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall An Sloinnteoir Gaeilge agus an tAinmneoir
Barbara married Paul Andrew Sutton son of Howard "Paul" Sutton and Marie Josephine Baldarelli on 4 Jul 1961 in St. Leo's Church (catholic) Main Street Leominster,Massachusetts. The marriage ended in divorce.Paul was born on 25 Jan 1941 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He died on 19 Feb 1991 in Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetary,Fitchburg,Massachusetts,USA. He was buried on 21 Feb 1991 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.
1. New Arrivals At the Lucy Helen Hospital
A son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sutton, 35 Rockland street. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Sat. 25 Jan. 1941, p. 2)2. "5-Year-Old Boy Severly Bitten by Large Dog; A five-year-old boy was severely bitten by a German shepard dog yesterday and the police report also included the killing of two dogs by automobiles and injury to another. Paul Sutton, 5, of 49 Beech street was treated by Dr. Sidney Goldman after the child was bitten on the head by a German shepard dog. Twelve stitches were required to sew up the laceration, according to the police. The dog is owned by Ernest E. Freeman of 49 Beech street. ...." (Fitchburg Sentinel, Sat. 21 Sep. 1946, p. 5)
3. Found in the 1950 U.S Census Massachusetts, Worcester Co., Fitchburg, sheet 73+74, 366 Water St., age 9, with step-father Ralph A. Contuzzi (23) and his mother, Mary J. (27)
4. "Boy Injured By Firecracker" Paul A. Sutton, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sutton [Contuzzi], 366 Water street lane, was admitted to Burbank hospital last night at 9:30 for treatment of a wound caused by a firecracker. Police said the youngster was hurt when a group of unidentified youths tossed a firecracker in his direction. It discharged near his left leg, causing a laceration. his condition was reported as good. (Fitchburg Sentinel, July 3, 1953, p. 2)
5. Engaged to Wed
[List] - Paul A. Sutton, 366 Water street plasterer, and Barbara A. Mulgrew Lake Samoset, Leominster, telephone operator, - (Fitchburg Sentinel, June 28, 1961, p. 27)6. Found in the 1962,63 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul A (Barbara A) plasterer Leominster h 9 Spring, (p. 469)
7. Realty Transfers; Aleide G. Beiliveau et ux. to Paul A. Sutton et ux., Causeway terrace. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Nov. 7, 1963, p. 28)
8. Found in the 1964 Fitchburg, MA., city directory: Sutton Paul A (Barbara A) rem to Leominster, (p. 537)
9. Registry of Deeds: Paul and Barbara Sutton, 63 Causeway Terr., Leominster, MA. 1 May 1967, (Worcester Co. Registry of Deeds, Bk. 1004, p. 341)
10. 1965: Montachusett Field-Stream: COMMITTEES-The committee chairmen of the Leominster Sportsmen's Assn. have been listed as follows: Archery, Paul Sutton; building fund, Doria Remy; camp, Emile Rheault; conservation, Bob Bernier; entertainment, Herb Young; finance and illness, Issy Bouchard; fish, Donald Boudreau; game, Larry McAllister; kitchen, Buddy Hillman; land acquisition, R. Dave Murphy; legislation, Jerry Landgraf; membership, Jim Mains; pistol, John MacDonald; publicity, Jim Buckley and Henry Drew; rifle, Donald Honkala; skeet, Earl Divoll and trap, Phil Cote. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Feb 26, 1965 p. 11)
11. Antilla Among Leading Archers
John Antilla, champion of the Leominster Sportsmen's Archers, placed among the first ten at a national shoot held recently at Walkins Glen, N.Y. Approximately 5,000 top archers from all 50 states competed in five different types of rounds shot daily for five days under all weather conditions. Antilla was in the lead for the first two days, when blisters developed on his shooting fingers. At a state sanctioned shoot held Sunday at the Riverside Archery Club in Hudson, 20 Leominster Sportsmen Archers competed with four other clubs consisting of Nigmue Archers of Hopedale, Old Colony Bowmen of Pembroke, Marlboro Archers, and Auburn Archers. The Leominster Archers placed second in this event. Barbara Sutton placed first in the Womens Class D Division with a score of 187. John Antilla won the money-bullseye event. Other participants and their scores are as follows: Men's Class A - John Antilla 434, Bob Ossier 393, Paul Tocci 340, Brad Starret 395, Ken Aho 403. Class B - Norm LaLondie 274, Kim Ball 365, Val Richard 267, Joe St. Jean 365, Paul Sutton 350. Class C - Charles Shannon 212, Joe David 206, Ken Snow 315, Hal Stacey 184, Paul Loughlin 186, Warren Russell 214, Charles Gentile 212, Tom Breheney 298. Women's Class C - Shirley Tocci 189. (Fitchburg Sentinel, Aug 2, 1965, p. 13)12. More Accidents
Paul A. Sutton, 33, 20 Beekman St., was driving a car westerly on Ashburnham Street Thursday evening when he struck a utility pole causing damage to his car... (The Daily Sentinel and Leominster Enterprise, Sept. 20, 1974, p. 3)13. 1975: Patricia A. Sutton of Clinton filed for divorce from Paul A. Sutton of Fitchburg. They were married in Pepperell Oct. 12, 1974. (Sentinel-Enterprise, Dec. 6, 1975, p. 3)
14. Obit: PAUL A. SUTTON, 50 FITCHBURG
Paul A. Sutton, 50, of 18 Nutting St. died Tuesday in Burbank Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his mother, Mary Contuzzi of Fitchburg; three sons, Sgt. Brian K. Sutton of Nuremburg, Germany, David H. Sutton of East Longmeadow, and Michael A. Sutton of Leominster; a brother, Frank Contuzzi of Fitchburg; and four grandchildren. He was born in Fitchburg, son of the late Howard P. Sutton and Mary (Baldarelli) Contuzzi, and lived here all his life. Mr. Sutton worked for Baldarelli Plasters in Fitchburg, retiring in 1988. He was a former member of the Leominster Sportman's Association. Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Bosk Funeral Home, 85 Blossom St., Fitchburg, is directing arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Father's Table, 569 Main St., Fitchurg, 01420. (Worcester Telegram, Feb. 21, 1991)
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1. Gertrude V. Mcnamara Timledge, 82
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - Tuesday, January 31, 2006
CLINTON Gertrude V. (McNamara) Timledge, 82, of 80 Lancaster Road, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of fifty years, John P. Timledge, died in 1997.
She leaves three daughters, Patricia A. Harlow of Westminster, Jonelle E. Zadroga of Clinton and Daria Timledge of Clinton with whom she lived; a sister, Eileen 'Peaches" Parker of Clinton; thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Many years ago, Gertrude opened her heart and home to help raise her two nephews, James C. McNamara, now of Florida, and Richard J. McNamara, now of Hawaii, and her niece. Two brothers, Timothy R. "Dickie" McNamara and James C. McNamara, and a sister, Mary Rose Sowa predeceased her.
She was born in Clinton, daughter of Timothy J. and Eileen M. (Conroy) McNamara and was a lifelong resident.
Gertrude worked at the former ITT Suprenant Co., Nylon Products, and retired in 1987 from Nypro, Inc. She also worked as a housekeeper for many years. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1941 where she had excelled at basketball and field hockey. She was also a member of the History Club. Gertrude was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. She was an avid Bingo player, and enjoyed camping, especially at the ocean.
Funeral services are private. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 1, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
2. CLINTON - John P. Timledge, 74, of 80 Lancaster Road, an engineer, died Tuesday in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Gertrude (McNamara) Timledge; four daughters, Patricia Harlow of Fitchburg, Jonelle Zadroga, Daria Timledge and Sharon McNamara, all of Clinton; a brother, Robert Timledge of Clinton; a sister, Phyllis Fitch of Sterling; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Clinton, son of Philip and Margaret (Devaney) Timledge. He graduated from Clinton High School and Worcester State College.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Timledge was an engineer for 12 years at Digital Equipment Corp. in Maynard. He was then an engineer at Polaroid Corp. in Waltham for many years before he retired. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and past president of the Polish-American Veterans.
A funeral service and burial will be private. Calling hours were last night at James E. Watson Funeral Home, 149 Water St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St., Worcester 01609.
Paul and Barbara had the following children:
+ 52 M i Living + 53 M ii Living + 54 M iii Living
27. Merrill "Dave" Weston Davis (Irene Frances Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. ) was born on 15 Feb 1943 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA. He died on 17 May 2007 in Winchester, VA. Merrill was buried in Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cemtery, M, CC, VA. He served in the military Vietnam - U.S Army 28 Aug 1961 - 31 Aug 1987.
1. Miss Lahaie Marries Merrill Davis in Hampton
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A Christmas bride was Miss Donna Lynn Lahaie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Lahaie, 59 Mace rd. Hampton, who was married to SP5 Merrill Weston Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Davis, 6 Lake av. on December 25 in the First Baptist church of Hampton. Reverend J. Thomas Raisner of the Hampton Baptist church officiated at the double ring ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a street-length gown of white lace over satin, fashioned with elbow-length sleeves, a boufant skirt and a short jacket. her waist-length veil of silk illusion was caught up to a baroque pearl circlet. She carried a satin covered Bible with a white orchid and streamers of stepanotis and satin ribbon. Miss Lynda Kodwyck of Hampton Falls was maid of honor, and Miss Sherri Lahaie, sister of the bride, assisted as bridesmaid. Albert P. Lahaie, brother of the bride, served as best man, and ushering duties were performed by Kenneth Davis, brother of the groom, James Patten III of Newbury Mass. and Alfred Davis II, cousins of the bride. Miss Jane Patten of Newbury, Massachusetts, was the flower girl. A wedding supper was given by Mr. and Mrs. Seward Hayward of Belmont, this state, aunt and uncle of the bride. When the couple left for a wedding trip to the seacoast area, the bride wore a biege silk sheath, a turquoise velvet ciclet hat and accessories to match. The bride is a 1963 graduate of Winnacunnet high school and the bridegroom graduated from Nashua high school, class of 1961. He is serving with the United States Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Davis will make their home at 3760 Lincoln av., El Paso, Texas. (Nashua Telegraph, Jan. 25, 1964, p. 5)2. To Korea - Sp/5 Merrill W. Davis, U.S Army, an electronic technician on Army Air Defense Systems, Fort Bliss, Texas, for the past two and one half years, is now assigned to overseas duty in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Davis of 5 Lake av. (The Nashua Telegraph, Feb. 4, 1965, p. 20)
3. Man Wounded Accidentally
Merrill W. Davis, 23, of Conant rd, is listed in good condition in the Memorial hospital with an accidental gunshot wound sustained at his home shortly before noon today. Police said the pistol went off while Davis was removing it from the holster. he was wounded in the left leg. (Nashua Telegraph, Dec. 12, 1966, p. 7)4. Awarded Bronze Star (w/picture)
Army Captain Merrill W. Davis (right), 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Davis, Conant Road, Nashua, receives the Bronze Star Medal during ceremonies in Vietnam. Congratulating him is Lieutenant Colonel Keith Comstock, battalion commander. Capt. Davis received the award for outstanding meritorious service while serving as an operations and training officer in Headquarters, 69th Signal Battalion in Vietnam. He entered the Army in August 1961 and was stationed in Germany, before arriving in Vietnam in September 1968. He holds two awards of the Army Commendation. Capt. Davis received his commission through an Officer Candidate school. His wife Donna, lives at 59 Mace Road, Hampton. (The Nashua Telegraph, Oct. 20, 1969, p. 14)5. Obit: DAVIS MERRILL WESTON DAVIS, SR. "Dave",Lt. Col., U.S. Army Ret. (Age 64) Of Winchester, VA, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at his residence. He was a retired area program manager with US Sprint. He was passionate about gardening. He was a member and vice president of the Potomac Hosta Society. Surviving with his wife, Donna LaHaie Davis; are his father, Merrill E. Davis of Lake Wales, FL; two sons, Merrill W. Davis, Jr., of Phoenix City, AL and Bryan S. Davis of Richmond, VA; two daughters, Holly L. Furtner of Winchester, VA and Christina Joy Davis-Kane of Potomac Falls, VA; and seven grandchildren. His mother, Irene F. Golliff Davis and a brother, Kenneth F. Davis are deceased. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2007 at the Providence Chapel United Methodist Church in Clarke County, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Cancer Association, www.givedirect.org. Arrangements by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home in Berryville, VA. (The Washington Post, May 19, 2007)
6. Obit: Merrill W. Davis Sr. Lt Col. Merrill "Dave" Weston Davis Sr., U.S. Army Retired, 64, of Winchester, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at his home. Lt, Col. Davis was born Feb. 8,1943, in Taunton, Mass., the son of Merrill E. and Irene F Golliff Davis. He was retired as area program manager with U.S. Sprint He served in the Army in Vietnam. He was a member and vice-president of the Potomac Hosta Society. He married Donna LaHaie on Dec. 25,1963, in Hampton, N.H. Surviving with his wife are his father of Lake Wales, Fla.,; two sons, Merrill W. Davis Jr. of Phoenix City, Ala, and Bryan S. Davis of Richmond; two daughters, Holly L. Furtner of Winchester and Christina Joy Davis-Kane of Potomac Falls; and seven grandchildren. A brother, Kenneth F. Davis, is deceased. A memorial service will be at 11 a m. Monday Merril Davis Sr. at Providence Chapel United Methodist Church in Clarke County, with Rev. Karen Adams officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Clarke County Honor Guard. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Kidney Cancer Association, www.givedirectorg. Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home in Berryville. (Winchester Star, May 19, 2007, p. 2)
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55 M i Merrill "Ren" Weston Davis was born on 11 Dec 1964 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. He died on 25 Jul 2021 in Smiths, Lee Co., AL. Merrill was buried in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, RC, AL.
1. Obit: Merrill (Ren)Weston Davis, Jr., 57, of Smiths, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence in Smiths Station, Alabama.
Memorial Services will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, at 10:30, Friday, July 30, 2021. The interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.
Ren was born on December 11, 1964, in El Paso, TX the son of Merrill Davis, Sr., and Donna L Davis. After graduating from High School, he joined the military and proudly served in first the Marine Corp and then the Army, where he was a trained aircraft electrician. Ren was a free Spirit. He loved his family, especially the grandchildren, working on and riding motorcycles, and his gun collection. Ren taught his children by example how to have fun, to not take oneself to seriously and to never give up. He loved to pull pranks and laugh a lot. Ren will always be remembered as someone who lived free and took no lip from anyone.
Ren is preceded in death by his father, Merrill Davis, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah Sue Davis; mother, Donna Davis; daughter, Amber (Kevin) Mize; Two Sons, John Shook, and Renagado Davis; Two sisters, Holly (Mark) Furtner, and Christina (Matt) Davis-Kane; Brother, Bryan (Catherine) Davis; Four grandsons, Johnethen Shook, Soloman Davis, Dylan Mize, and Justin Davis; Three granddaughters, Silver Davis, Taylor Yates, and Summer Davis; as well as several extended family and caring friends.Merrill married (1) Living. Merrill married (2) Living. + 56 F ii Living 57 M iii Living 58 F iv Living Living married Living.
29. Living (Alvin "Suny" Robert Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. )
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30. Living (Alvin "Suny" Robert Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. )
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31. Living (Alvin "Suny" Robert Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. )
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32. Rhonda Lee Golliff (Alvin "Suny" Robert Golliff , Ruth Golden Lang , Antone L. ) was born on 26 Feb 1958 in Yarmouth, Barnstable Co., MA. She died on 17 Jul 2014 in Del Ray, Palm Beach Co., FL.
1. October 8th, 1970 Meeting of the Cape Cod Roughriders; New members accepted this meeting are: Virginia and James Marshall, Wanda Marshall, Rhonda Goliff, Diane And Roger Pyy, Evelyn and Floyd Pickard Jr., Elisabeth and Michael Vermette, Kim Eldredge and Nancy Morris. Applying for membership this meeting are: Arthur Rockwell, Steven LeGeyt and Walter Juskiewicz Jr.
2. Obit: DEL RAY, Fla. — Rhonda McGrail, 56, lost her battle with cancer on July 17, 2014.
Rhonda leaves behind her loving husband, Myles McGrail; four children and their spouses: James and Megan Roderick, Nicole and Brian Agaman, Lindsay Daniels, and Daniel and Karen McGrail of Temecula, Calif.
Rhonda was the beloved "Nana" to her grandchildren, Shelby, Savannah, Jaxon and Nolan.
She was the daughter of the late Alvin R. Golliff; and survived by her mother, Florence M. Golliff; siblings Nancy Roberts and JoAnn Ashfaq, and Robert Golliff; nieces Kristi Ruggeri, Deann Henry, Janene Gardiner, Angela Dalpe-Healy, and Shauna Golliff; and nephews Steven Roberts and Derek Golliff.
When diagnosed in 2011 with cancer, Rhonda created a nonprofit organization called Covers For Chemo, which delivers care packages to oncology patients undergoing treatment. Rhonda was a truly generous, loving soul, and she will leave behind a legacy of love and giving to all who knew her.
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35. Living (Dorothy Madolin Lang , Alvin Rutherford , Antone L. )
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