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Ralph J. Brooks
HUDSON - Ralph J. "Skip" Brooks, 50, of 11 Bond St., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born Jan. 16, 1953, in Portsmouth the son of Arthur Brooks and Nancy (French) Brooks Dickson, both of Portsmouth. He was raised in Portsmouth and had resided in Hudson for several years.
He was educated in Portsmouth schools and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Books was a team leader at Granite State Shuttle Service of Durham. He had previously been employed in the wholesale and retail seafood business.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, was an avid sports fan, and was known for his sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Darlene L. (Anderson) (Crooker) Brooks of Hudson; one son, Pvt. Justin Brooks of Germany; one daughter and her husband, Kelly and Bryce Belair of Newport News, Va.; one stepdaughter, Sarah Crooker of Hudson; one sister, Cheryl Beckert of Eliot, Maine; two half sisters, Allison Leahy of Farmington and Leilani Dickson of Rochester; and several nieces, nephews, aunts , uncles and cousins.
A Prayer Service was held Thursday in the Farwell Funeral Home, Nashua, with the Rev. Deacon John J. Martin officiating. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 22 Prospect St., Nashua, NH 03060 or to the Nashua Children’s Home, 125 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03064.
Robert E. Curtin
SEABROOK - Robert E. Curtin, 72, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at his home.
He was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Lowell, Mass., the son of the late Harold and Yvonne (Martin) Curtin, and had resided in Huntington Beach, Calif., before coming to Seabrook.
He attended St. Michael School in Lowell.
Mr. Curtin retired from the Long Beach Press Telegram Newspaper where he was employed in the circulation department.
He attended St. Michael Church while residing in Lowell, and was a member of the Garden Grove Elks Lodge No. 1952 of California.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gerry Curtin of Seabrook; two sons, Robert Curtin and Harold Curtin; one sister, Doris Hart of Lowell; and one brother, Harold F. Curtin of Wayland, Mass.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Patricia Curtin.
Funeral services were held Sunday.
Arrangements were by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
Doris E. Cole
EXETER - Doris E. Cole, 101, of 15 RiverWoods Drive, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003.
Arrangements were incomplete at press time and will be announced by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
Chester C. Nemphos Jr.
HOLLIS, Maine - Chester C. "Chet" Nemphos Jr. 58, died Friday, August 8, 2003, in Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine.
Raised in Peabody, Mass., he was a 1964 graduate of Peabody High School and a graduate of Parsons College in Iowa.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany during the Vietnam era.
Mr. Nemphos was a longtime employee of Shaw’s Supermarket, Inc.
An avid sportsman and skeet shooter, he was dedicated to the preservation of wilderness and the enjoyment of nature.
He is survived by one son Daniel A. Nemphos of Westbrook, Maine; his parents Chester C. Nemphos Sr. and Florence (LeBlanc) Nemphos of Seabrook; one sister, Rachel Jewett of North Hampton; one brother, Terrance B. Neylon of Salem, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Hope Memorial Chapel.
Frances S. Olney
HAMPTON - Frances Swift Olney, of 32 Esker Road, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, of complications from congestive heart failure.
She was born Oct. 6, 1913, in Greensboro, NC., the daughter of Wiley H. and Bulus (Bagby) Swift, and had resided in Hampton for more than 30 years.
She attended the Friends Quaker School in Manhattan as a young teenager, graduated from Greensboro (N.C.) High School, and received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina.
Thoughtful, opinionated and eccentric, she demonstrated her belief in the importance of education in a democratic society by being a career elementary school teacher, a voracious reader, and a supporter of political and liberal causes. Her memories of the struggles and successes of her many first-graders, and news of their subsequent lives were the sources of profound pleasure for her.
In the late ‘30s she worked for Time/Life in New York City. After a series of moves during the war years, she settled in Lincoln, R.I. Her move to Hampton was initially triggered by the needs of her aging mother-in-law, who resided on her family’s homestead off Winnacunnet Road. However, she quickly became a fixture in town herself through her teaching.
Although she had not lived in the south for more than 65 years, Mrs. Olney nurtured her southern heritage and roots, returning regularly to her ancestral home at Montezuma Gap in the Smoky Mountains. Visits with her siblings, Wiley, David, "Buster" (Thomas) and "Bootsie" (Bulus), and reunions with the Bagby clan have provided colorful memories for Mrs. Olney’s children and grandchildren. Her southern accent endured more than a half century of residency in the north and was with her at death.
The widow of Peter Olney, who died in 1971, she is survived by one daughter, Deborah Atwell of Rockland, Maine; two sons, David Olney of Nashville, Tenn., and Peter Olney of Hampton; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. in Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hampton’s Lane Library children’s book room.
Muriel R. Ward
EXETER - Muriel R. Ward, 90, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at Langdon Place where she had made her home since 1999.
She was born Dec. 31, 1912, in Boston, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Rhyno) Munkittrick. She had resided in Boxborough, Mass., for most of her life.
She was a graduate of Boston Latin High School and the Museum School of Boston. She was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving as a WAVE.
Mrs. Ward operated the Flint Lock Farms Antique Shop in Boxborough for 20 years. She had also been a librarian in Newton, Mass., schools for several years.
She loved all animals, especially horses, dogs, cats and birds. She was an active member of the U.S. Pony Club.
The widow of Robert G. Ward, she is survived by two daughters, Linda M. Warnock of Hampton Falls and Marilyn J. Perkins of Chicago; and one grandson.
A memorial service will be held this Thursday, August 14th at 7:00PM at the Langdon Place, Hampton Road, Exeter.
Memorial donations may be made to the N.H. SPCA, P.O. Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885 or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
Walter R. Morley
SEABROOK - Walter Ralph Morley, 91, formerly of 81A Railroad Ave., died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at Brigham Manor, Newburyport, Mass., following a period of declining health.
He was born in Lynn, Mass., the son of the late Ralph and Susan (Jordan) Morley. He was raised in Lynn and was educated in Lynn schools.
Mr. Morley was employed by the Dunkin’ Donuts Corporation retiring after 25 years of service. He worked from several of their locations, beginning in their Stoneham, Mass., operation and later moved to their Salem, Mass. locale. He ended his career at the Exeter location. After his retirement he continued to work part time for the company. He previously owned and operated Morley’s Variety and Doughnut Shop and played an active role in the family’s business and was employed at Foster’s Doughnut Shop in Lynn for many years.
He was a former member of the Maple Street United Methodist Church in Lynn and had been active with the Wayfarer Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Dill) Morley, with whom he would have celebrated 68 years of marriage on Sept. 1; three daughters and their husbands, Elaine M. and Robert E. Wright of Hampton, and Janice M. and Frederick G. Russell and Linda A.and John R. Cameron, all of Seabrook; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Morley of Lynn and Edith Morley of Peabody, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one brother, Elmer Morley.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert K. Gray Jr. Funeral Home, 24 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Seabrook.
As his grandson-in-law was the recent recipient of a double lung transplant, memorial donations may be made to the James Briggs Transplant Fund, c/o Beverly National Bank, 25 Railroad Ave., Hamilton, MA 01982, Attn.: Steven Bonanuto.
Edward Nannis
HAMPTON BEACH - Edward Nannis, 75, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Exeter Healthcare.
He was born in Lawrence, Mass., and had resided in Salem for many years moving to Hampton Beach 14 years ago.
He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and attended U-Mass., Amherst.
Mr. Nannis was employed by Anheuser-Busch and Standard Service Bureau Insurance Reporting Company.
He was past president of the Salem Association for Retarded Children and the N.H. Association for Retarded Children.
He is survived by his wife, Norma J. (Robinson) Nannis of Hampton Beach; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Nannis of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
He was predeceased by one daughter, Lorrie Jayne Nannis.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, Mass., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen.
Kathleen M. O’Connor
PORTSMOUTH - Kathleen M. O’Connor, 50, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003 at her home after a sudden illness.
She was born Nov. 8, 1952, in Lawrence, Mass., the daughter of M. Doris (Gaumond) O’Connor of North Hampton and the late Ralph A. O’Connor.
She attended North Hampton Elementary School and was a 1971 graduate of Winnacunnet High School.
Ms. O’Connor was a volunteer at Operation Blessing and was a member of the Auxiliary of the American Legion.
She was a communicant of St. James Church, Portsmouth.
She liked to help people and loved animals.
In addition to her mother she is survived by two daughters, Erin and Meghan Brown; one sister, Sharon O’Connor of Exeter; three brothers Ralph A. "Bud" O’Connor and Dan O’Connor both of North Hampton, and Jerry O’Connor of Sanbornville; her former husband, Normand Croteau; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by one sister, Diane O’Connor.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, North Hampton.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Operation Blessing, 600A Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Francis E. Ouellet
BRENTWOOD - Francis E. Ouellet, 86, formerly of 2 Morrow St., Exeter, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at Rockingham County Nursing Home.
He was born Jan. 18, 1917, in Amesbury, Mass., the son of Ludger and Bridget Ouellet, moving to Exeter in 1942.
He was educated in Amesbury schools.
Mr. Ouellet retired from Waleryzak and Cote Builders. He was previously an electrician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and was a partner in his own electrical business.
He was a coach and umpire with the Exeter Junior League where he received recognition for his years of service.
He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed being with children.
The widow of Gloria G. (Gallant) Ouellet, his wife of 35 years, he is survived by one son, David P. Ouellet Sr.; two grandsons; one brother, Norbert Ouellet of Amesbury; two sisters, Estelle Plante of Rhode Island and Louise Marquis of Amesbury; two sisters-in-law, Kathelene Ouellet and Barbara Ouellet; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Frederick Ouellett and Henery Ouellet; and one sister, Rita Bryant; and a friend and companion, Yvonne Bernier.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Exeter. Burial will follow in Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
