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Helen M. (Dannenberg) Dow, 88
AYER -- Helen (Dannenburg) Dow, 88, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster.
She was the wife of Jesse E. Dow, who died in 1998.
Mrs. Dow was born in East Boston on June 18, 1917, a daughter of Charles S. and Helen M. (Bassett) Dannenberg and had resided in Ayer and Shirley for over 40 years.
She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law; Helen A. and David White of McVeytown, Penn.; Edna F. and Henry J. Hasey of Estero, Fla.; and Rosemary A. and John MacDonald, and Diana L. and Randy Lashomb, all of Shirley. She also leaves three grandchildren: David E. White, Keith W. Hasey and Jessica M. Draleau; and three great-grandchildren: Christopher J. White, Johnathan Hasey and Demri David Hasey.
She was the sister of the late Marietta Chulada of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Charles Dannenberg of Connecticut, and William Dannenberg of Boston.
For 30 years, Mrs. Dow worked as an assistant manager/foreman at the Sudz-It Laundry and Kleenit Dry Cleaners in Ayer, retiring in 1974. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Ayer.
A graveside service was held at the Wildwood cemetery on Middlesex Avenue in Wilmington.
There were no calling hours. The T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Route 2A, in Ayer, assisted the family with arrangements.
Ida (Rood) Slarskey, 93
AYER -- Ida Sylvia (Rood) Slarskey, 93, died at her residence in Ayer after an illness on Monday, April 23, 2007.
Her husband, Louis Slarskey, who died in 1987, was a long-time co-owner with his brother of the Ayer Meat Market and the Devens Shopping Center.
She leaves two daughters, Barbara, wife of John Bottino of Shirley, and Sheila Slarskey of Ayer; a sister, Sarah Tolin of Happauge, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, John Bottino and his wife, Marsha, of Merrimack, N.H., and Rachel, wife of Matthew O'Boyle of Bedford, N.H. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Rood.
She was born in Chelsea, Mass., a daughter of Harris and Rose (Krysler) Rood and lived in Ayer for 72 years.
She was a longtime member of Anshey Sholom Synagogue and its Sisterhood of Ayer and was a member of Agudat Achim Synagogue in Fitchburg for many years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, at Congregation Agudat Achim in Leominster, followed by burial in the Agudat Achim cemetery in Fitchburg.
Memorial observance will be announced.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, 2 Shaker Road, Suite D225, Shirley, MA 01464, or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Perlman Funeral Home of Worcester handled arrangements for the family.
Eva Cornellier, 86, of Dover, N.H.
DOVER, N.H. -- Eva P. Cornellier, 86, died Dec. 7, 2010 at a Portland, Maine, health-care facility. She was born July 25, 1924, in Ayer, Mass., the daughter of Elie W. and Cedulie (Bellanger) Cornellier. Eva was a survivor of breast cancer, but suffered a stroke shortly after her birthday this year, and died of complications of the stroke and underlying heart problems. She worked for approximately 30 years as a government security administrator with Honeywell Corp., a demanding job that involved working with U.S. Air Force bases across the country that used Honeywell equipment. Eva was a strong, personable and deeply spiritual individual who was blessed with many friends. She cherished her ability to live independently, and as a young woman traveled extensively. One of her most fond memories was of a trip with her late brother, Edmond, driving through England and Scotland in 1962. Eva had a lifelong love of music, from classical to hymns, standards and musicals. She delighted in nature, and her letters to friends and relatives communicated her awe as she experienced the wonder of her flowers, sunsets, birds and the changing seasons. Eva is survived by her brother-in-law, Robert Woodward of Bangor, Maine; three nephews, Mark and Bridget Woodward of Bangor, Edson and Sue-Ellen Woodward of Falmouth, Maine, Matthew Woodward of Bangor; five nieces, Nancy Woodward of Portland, Mary Elizabeth and Frank Macklin of Shirley, Mass., Julie Ann and Gerry Wonkka of Pepperell, Mass., Suzanne Marie and C. W. Macomber of Ocala, Fla., and Catherine Louise and Timothy Griffin of Delray Beach, Fla. Eva was predeceased by her sister, Elaine M. Woodward, and brothers Arthur, Edmond and Henry Cornellier, and a nephew, Edmond Cornellier. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at a date to be announced at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ayer, with burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Patricia Dean, 67, of Fitchburg
FITCHBURG -- Patricia J. Dean, 67, of Fitchburg, died Dec. 6 after an extended illness at UMass/Memorial Healthcare in Worcester. Born in Ayer on June 7, 1943, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Lauretta A. (Belanger) Smith. She attended school in Ayer and graduated from Ayer High School in 1960. She furthered her education at Burbank School of Nursing. She spent many years as a nurse working at Burbank Hospital, Montrath Pediatric Care, Park Manor, and private duty nursing. As the wife of a career military man, she traveled often, early in her life with her husband Thomas A. Dean who died in May, 2002. She moved back to Pepperell in 1968 to raise her family. Her life's passions were her family, friends, and patients she cared for who became extended members of her family.
She is survived by her children: Catherine and her husband Michael Labrecque of Bridgton, Maine, Jeff and his wife Mary of Lunenburg, Jason and his wife Katie of Fitchburg, Russell and his wife Lindsay of Milford, N.H., Michael and his wife Amanda of Pepperell, and also her stepson David and his wife Susan of Shirley; her sister Judith and her husband Jack Gilmartin of Westford; and her brother John and his wife Barbara Smith of Lakeside, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her two infant daughters, Deborah and Kimberly.
Visiting hours will be at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, were on Dec. 10, from 4-8 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pulmonary Department of Brigham & Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, 02115.
Robert Woodman, 88, of West Townsend
WEST TOWNSEND -- Robert "Bob" W. Woodman, of West Townsend, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Dec. 13 at the age of 88.
He spent his early years living in Bradford, N.H. and then moved on to the Farm and Trade School in Boston before settling in Townsend in the early 1940s.
He entered the Army Air Corps and became a member of the 15th Air Force, 455th Bomber Group, 743rd Squadron and served as a decorated staff sergeant, stationed in Italy during World War II.
Before being shipped to Italy, he was mugged and had to borrow $2 to elope. Bob married
the love of his life, Irene Patch; they shared 50 wonderful years of life together before Irene died in 1994.
Bob worked at Simmon Saw & Steel after the war, then as a park ranger at Willard Brook State Park, and finally 40 years as a warehouse foreman at Fitchburg Paper Co., where he retired in 1987. Because Bob wasn't one to sit around, he worked part-time at North Middlesex Regional High School.
As a community member, he served on the West Townsend Engine 2 Fire Department for 25 years, retiring as captain.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, going out for breakfast and over-tipping waitresses. He also enjoyed summering in Cape Neddick, Maine, visiting out West, especially touring the various parks, seeing nature in its glory and working outside in his backyard, riding around on his golf cart, raking leaves and tending to his land.
Robert is predeceased by his wife, Irene; brother, Alan Woodman; son-in-law and best friend Stephen Chace.
He is survived by a sister, Margaret Santonoceto; his children, sons Robert "Woody" Woodman and wife Marcella of Hudson, N.H., Dale Woodman and wife Lorraine of Rindge N.H., daughters Cathy Chace and Paula Woodman of Townsend. He has eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held by the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or plant something special in your backyard.
The T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Townsend is assisting the family with arrangements.
Eva Upham, 87, of Townsend
TOWNSEND -- Eva Mildred (Jodrey) Upham, 87, of Meadow Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Acton.
Mrs. Upham was born in Townsend, April 10, 1923, a daughter of Amos and Jennie (Brown) Jodrey. She was a lifelong Townsend resident.
She was a charter member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Albert Upham; her son, Paul Upham of Townsend; and her daughter, Gloria Upham of Townsend.
She was the sister of late Agnes Henshaw, Ada Jodrey and Harvey N. Jodrey.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St., (Route 119) Townsend Center. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information.
Calling hours are 5-7 Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW National Home for Children, 3573 South Waverly Road Eaton Rapids MI 48827.
Faith Wilkinson, 66, of Townsend
TOWNSEND -- Faith Andres Bradford Wilkinson, 66, of Wallace Hill Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cambridge.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Arlington, June 5, 1944, a daughter of Robert L. and Martha (Andres) Bradford. She grew up in Lincoln. She and her family resided in Harvard before moving to Townsend in 1971.
She was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and continued her education at Vermont College in Montpelier, Vt.
For many years she worked as a medical secretary, most recently at the office of Drs. Edward and Cynthia Sprague in Townsend, retiring in 1996.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, William G. Wilkinson; her daughter, Jennifer L. Wilkinson of St. Helena, Calif.; her son, William R. Wilkinson of Bolton; a brother, Mark Bradford of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Benjamin A.R. Wilkinson and Nathan M. Wilkinson.
An active member of the community, she served as a trustee to the Townsend Public Library and was also a member of the Friends of the Townsend Public Library. She served on the Amanda Dwight Entertainment Committee and was the local coordinator for the breast cancer "Daffodil Days" fund raiser in Townsend. She was a member of the Townsend Historical Society, Friends of Willard Brook and, with her husband, was a member of the Townsend Community Couples Club.
Faith will always be remembered as a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and aunt. She loved life, finding joy in every day through her friends, sunshine, gardening, flowers, birds, music and walking. She valued the enduring friendships of her breakfast-and-book-club circle. Faith loved to travel, but always looked forward to returning home to her gardens and pets.
Contributions in Faith's memory may be made to the Townsend Public Library Endowment, Inc., 12 Dudley Road, Townsend, MA 01469-1019.
Faith's family will receive family and friends at a memorial visitation from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St. (Route 119) Townsend Center. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information.
Additional services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Milton E. Martin, 91, of Leominster
LEOMINSTER -- Milton E. Martin, 91, of Leominster, formerly of Groton, died on Dec. 28, 2010 at Leominster Hospital. He was born in Groton Hospital in Groton on Aug. 23, 1919, son of the late Frederick and Edna (Beal) Martin, and was the husband of the late Hilda (Barrett) Martin, who died in 1971, and the late Harriett (Cook) Martin, who died in 2009.
He served in the Army Air Corps as "Fly Boy" during World War II. He was stationed in Rio de Janeiro as a part of a four-man crew on a B24 that took personnel and supplies into North Africa. He served as magneto and radioman. They would return to Brazil with wounded then fly them back to Miami on a C47.
After the war he worked at Bob Robinson's Tydol Gas Station in Groton. Milton later worked at Raytheon, Pepperell Paper Co., Ford Motor Sales as a mechanic and retired from the maintenance department at Nashoba Community Hospital. His retirement "hobby" was locksmithing and he owned and operated Groton Lock & Key for several years.
Mr. Martin was a member of Caleb Butler Masonic Lodge AF & AM in Ayer, The Laurence Gay Legion Post in Groton and was a Groton Volunteer Policeman in the late 1950s.
Among his survivors are two daughters, Beth Sigmon Bernstein and her husband Marvin, of Winchendon, and Bonnie Martin and her husband Mark Rzeznikeiwicz, of Lunenburg; three grandchildren, "Dr-to be" Bonnie Beal, of Adams, and Robert and Richard Sigmon, of Townsend; three great-grandchildren, Rachel, Claudia and Ben, of Adams; and Malcolm, his beloved cat. He was also the brother of the late Jean Smith, Frederick A. Martin and James B. Martin.
Funeral Services will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, on Friday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m., burial at Groton Cemetery, Groton. For those who wish, contributions may be made to Massachusetts Salvation Army Disaster Relief Fund or the Pat Brody Cat Shelter in Lunenburg.
Mary Charlotte Legacy, 92, of Worcester
WORCESTER -- Mary Charlotte (Boulia) Legacy died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 92 years old. Born in East Pepperell to the late Raymond and Ellen (Nellie) Dee Boulia on Aug. 14, 1918, she lived most of her life in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Bernard Legacy in March 1960. Mary leaves one son, Raymond B. Legacy and his wife Susan (Sadowski) Legacy of Worcester and one daughter, Andrea J. Carlson and her husband Ronald of Sturbridge. She also leaves three grandchildren, Matthew Carlson and his wife Molly (Vickers) Carlson of North Brookfield, Andrew Legacy and Mary Katherine Legacy and one great-grandson, Liam Carlson.
Mary was also predeceased by an infant daughter and her sister, Francis (Boulia) Poyhonen. She will be sorely missed by many special nieces and nephews, cousins and close family friends.
Mary graduated from Pepperell High School in 1935, where she was an excellent student and played on the basketball team. She was very proud of the fact that she grew up in the "Frog Alley" section of East Pepperell, and even more proud of her relatives in that town.
She and her sister came to Worcester to attend Becker College during the Depression and had to make many sacrifices in order to obtain their degrees. She graduated in 1936. Reared by a forward-thinking mother that believed every woman should be able to support herself, Mary was never given an option as to whether she would continue her education and get a good job. During World War II, she worked at Fort Devens in Ayer as an executive secretary. She also worked at Reed Rolled Thread Co., the Rutland Veterans Hospital and at the Worcester Art Museum as the administrative assistant to the curator of education. While she loved her job at the museum, she found that as a single mother, she needed to go back to the federal government, where she had earned many years of service and better benefits. In 1970, she began work at the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Worcester. She retired as a senior administrative assistant there in 1983. However, she soon went back to work as an office clerk at the Greendale YMCA and remained there about 10 more years.
Mary was very active in community organizations. She served as secretary to the North Worcester Improvement Society from the 1960s until its disorganization in the late 1980s. She worked on political campaigns for many local politicians and was active in school and sports activities when her children were young. She was a charter member of St. George's Church and a member of its Women's Guild. When needed, Mary was a substitute adorer in the perpetual chapel at St. Georges. She was an active member of the AARP and NARFE. She was a participant in the WISE program at Assumption College and the aquacise classes at the Greendale Y. She was very close with the women in her swim program and shared coffee with them after each class, acting as driver into her early 90s.
Mary was happiest surrounded by friends and family in an atmosphere of honest exchange of ideas and concerns of the day. Her intellect and wit was an asset at every celebration where she would insist upon having a theme and a program that would bring all participants together. While some of her ideas seemed initially "corny, " they always seemed to bring a group together and provide for the basis of a very successful gathering. In her younger days, Mary learned to read Tarot cards and would entertain many sunbathers at Hampton Beach, where she would spend the week with her children and other "widowed" friends and their families. Many teenagers in the group actually believed she could tell their fortunes and would call her with updates for weeks and months after.
She loved cards and cribbage, scrabble and games of trivia. She sparred weekly with her children on the Sunday Crossword and read voraciously. She loved attending parties, going to the beach at the Cape, Maine and in Florida and traveling to places in the U.S. with her daughter's family. Every year in the spring she would visit her friend Inez Reagan in Florida and then join the rest of her family at Disney World, where at 88 she rode "Soarin" and loved it. She played baseball and basketball with her grandchildren and saying that losing builds character, she would never let them win.
Mary will be missed mostly for her compassion and open and loving heart. She was a seasoned listener who was loved by so many people of different ages, orientations, cultures and social statuses. Her motto, "Never Forget Your Roots, " inspired her to instill in all she knew to never forget where they came from and to always accept everyone for who they were. Mary was a friend to all and a kind and gentle soul. She was a hard worker who took on the responsibility of raising two young children all alone with little complaining and a lot of love. May she rest knowing that we each hold our personal piece of her heart in ours.
Burial will be private in Rural Cemetery, Worcester. Donations may be made to St. George's Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester, MA 01606; or Overlook Hospice Services, 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton, Mass. 01507.
