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Edward G. Christoph
EXETER - The funeral for Edward G. Christoph, 81, of Brentwood, was held Wednesday from the Stockbridge Funeral Home, Exeter. Services were held at Phillips Church, Exeter.
The Revs. Robert H. Thompson and Steven D. Bartell officiated. Thomas Handle was organist and Jennifer Christoph was pianist. The Rev. Thompson, Laurence Aimee Birnbaum and Evelyn Christoph were soloists. Words of remembrance were offered by Christoph David Birnbaum, Henry Christoph and Evelyn Christoph and Mark Trafton.
Burial followed in Exeter Cemetery with committal service by the Revs. Thompson and Bartell. Pallbearers were William Birnbaum, Geoffrey Christoph, Mark Trafton and Christoph Birnbaum.
Alan Anderson
ANDERSON - Alan "Andy" N. Anderson Jr., 57, of 2 Cass St., Exeter, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. An informal memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The family requests no visiting hours and that flowers please be omitted. Donations may be made to the New Outlook Teen Center, PO Box 865, Court Street, Exeter, NH 03833, or to the Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833. Burial at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Phillips Church Cemetery, Garrison N.Y.
Janet S. Carey
SOUTH HAMPTON - Largely attended funeral services for Janet S. Carey were held Wednesday morning at the Brewitt Funeral Home. A Mass was also celebrated that morning at St. Michael's Church by Fr. Mark Drouin, assisted by longtime family friend, Fr. James Hayes of Boston. Organist was Denise Kelly and soloist was John Kelly. The first reading was given by Thomas Carey and the second reading was given by Jane Carey Hallgren. The Homily was by Fr. Hayes.
Words of sympathy were given by her grandchildren and her oldest son and daughter. The burial followed at the South Hampton Cemetery with prayers by both Fr. Drouin and Fr. Hayes.
Pallbearers were Thomas, Joseph, James and Philip Carey, William E. Spencer, Sean Curran, Patrick Murphy and Matthew Hart.
Chaseley W. Friedrichsen
ATHENS, Ga. - Funeral services for Chaseley W. Friedrichsen Jr., 36, of 165 Fuller Road, formerly of Portsmouth, were held Tuesday at Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth with services at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Newington. The Rev. Paul T. Lindstrom, pastor, officiated. Liturgical Deacon was Steve Bush and Jan Rhodes was cross bearer. Chaseley's brothers, Joseph C. Friedrichsen and Stephen P. Friedrichsen and his uncle, Lewis Ferretti, gave words of remembrance. Organist was Gregg Pannier and Christine Stohlberg was soloist. Pallbearers were Stephen P. Friedrichsen, Joseph C. Friedrichsen, David Saunders, Paul Fiorini, Charles MacDonald and Joseph Palumbo.
In attendance were members of the church and former Portsmouth High classmates.
Burial was Wednesday in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Sandwich, Mass. with committal services by the Rev. Jonathan C. Ahanquist, pastor of the Fist Lutheran Church in West Barnstable, mass.
An honor guard was formed by a detachment from the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry, Fort Drum, N.Y. under the direction of Staff Sgt. Matthew Sviben NCOIC, including Sgt. Joel Goodale, Spc. William Kerslake, Spc. Abran Kory, Spc. Timothy Laolner, Pfc. Brad Baker and Pvt. Shawn Culver. A volley was fired under the direction of Sgt. Joel Goodale NCOIC including Spc. William Kerslake, Spc. Abran Kory, Spc. Timothy Laolner, Pfc. Brad Baker and Pvt. Shawn Culver.
Pfc. Brandon Craddock sounded taps.
The American Flag that draped the casket was folded under the direction of Staff Sgt. Matthew Sviben NCOIC by Sgt. Joel Goodale, Spc. William Kerslake, Spc. Abran Kory, Spc. Timothy Laolner, Pfc. Brad Baker and Pvt. Shawn Culver. It was presented to Chaseley's mother, Marie (Ferretti) Friedrichsen by Staff Sgt. Sviben.
Alan N. Anderson
EXETER - Alan "Andy" N. Anderson Jr., 57, of 2 Cass St., died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at his home.
Born April 20, 1942, in Garrison, N.Y., he was the son of Sarah Anderson Prentice of Cohasset, Mass., and the late Alan N. Anderson Sr. For many years, he lived in Hingham, Mass. He had resided in Groveland, Mass., before moving to Exeter two years ago. He was a graduate of Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Mass., and Trinity College, in Hartford, Conn. He received his master's degree from Salem State College, in Salem, Mass.
He was the founder of Recovery Services of Exeter, a counseling service dedicated to helping teens and their families with substance-abuse problems. He was a well-loved volunteer and board of directors member at the New Outlook Teen Center in Exeter as well as a foster parent to dozens of teen-age ap] boys without families. An avid skier and sailer, he generously shared his love of the slopes and the ocean with the teens to whom he dedicated his life.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two brothers, Douglas K. Anderson of Charlotte, N.C., and Martin B. Anderson of Portland, Ore.; two nephews, B. Tyler Anderson of Athens, Ga., and Erik B. Anderson of Portland, Ore.; two nieces, Sarah G. Anderson and Heather Anderson, both of Portland, Ore.; one foster son, Carmelo Roderiguez of New Hampshire; and a foster granddaughter, Kayla Roderiguez, also of New Hampshire.
Maria G. Frederick
HOUSTON - Maria Gil Frederick, 80, of Houston, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
She was born June 18, 1919, in Colombia, South America.
She was the wife of Ronald C. Frederick of Houston.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children, Samantha Pierce and her husband, Jim, of Houston, Ricardo Williams and his wife, Norma, of Miami,, Michael Denton of Portland, Ore., Vivian "Cookie" Seyfarth and he husband, David, of San Antonio, Deanna Frederick and her husband, Gordon, of Dallas, and Christina Mackey and her husband, Paul, of Rye, N.H.; seven grandsons; five granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Rosana Walker.
Alden L. Mayo
ROCHESTER, N.H. - Alden L. Mayo, 70, of 2 South Cranberry Lane, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after a lengthy period of illness.
Born March 7, 1929, in York, Maine, he was the son of Fred and Lillian (Perkins) Mayo and had resided in Somersworth before moving to Rochester 10 years ago.
He served in the Air Force.
For 25 years, he had worked as a security guard for Fuel Storage of Newington.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was the husband of Linna L. (Poulson) Mayo for 45 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include seven sons, Timothy A. Mayo of Raleigh, N.C., David L. Mayo of Dover, N.H., Paul A. Mayo of Rochester, N.H., Gregory A. Mayo of Kittery, Maine, William J. Mayo or Portsmouth, Randolph C. Mayo of Dover, N.H., and Terrance F. Mayo of Rochester, N.H.; one daughter, Linna L. Thompson of Rochester, N.H.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Mayo of Ogunquit, Maine, and James Mayo of Newfields, Maine; a sister, Arlene Mooers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Edson Mayo, and a sister, Marjorie Morrison.
Walter A. Gallagher
YORK - Walter Ash Gallagher, 86, of Moulton Lane, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born June 27, 1913, in Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of Robert and Nettie (Ash) Gallagher. He graduated from Somerville High School in Massachusetts and had attended Boston University.
He served as a captain in the Army during World War II.
He was a senior vice president and executive officer for the John Hancock Insurance Co. in Boston for 45 years.
He was a member of the York Golf and Tennis Club.
An artist who worked with both watercolors and oil paints, he enjoyed painting historical landmarks and scenes of Arizona, where he and his wife would stay for six months of every year. He also enjoyed painting religious scenes.
He was the husband of Dorothy G. (MacIsaac) Gallagher of York for 34 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, James Gallagher, and a daughter, Mary Gallagher, of Hull, Mass.; a sister, Ruth Razey of York Harbor; two grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Grace G. Conlon
PINEHURST, N.C. _ Grace Griswold Conlon, 96, died Sunday, Oct. 24.
Born in Greenfield, Mass., she was one of seven children of Lyman W. and Grace (Kimball) Griswold. She graduated from Dean Academy. For 50 years, she lived in Portsmouth, retiring from the Pease Air Base Exchange.
She was a member of the Portsmouth Women's Club and was active in volunteer work with the Senior Citizens Center.
She was the wife of the late Christopher Michael Conlon.
Survivors include a son, Clarke Griswold Conlon and his wife, Sally, of Pinehurst, N.C.; three grandsons, Scott M. of Pinehurst, N.C., Stephen C. of State College, Pa., and Christopher M. of Pleasant Hill Calif.; one granddaughter, Pamela C. Gayle of Huntington Beach, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; her brothers, Talcott of Eastham, Mass., and Lyman W. of Greenfield, Mass.
Phyllis L. Monko
PORTSMOUTH - Phyllis L. Monko, 82, formerly of Eliot and Hampton Falls, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Portsmouth.
Born Dec. 1, 1916, in England, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Moorhouse) Ibbotson.
A longtime antiques dealer, she owned and operated shops in Hampton and Eliot.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Portsmouth.
She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Monko Sr., who died in 1987.
Survivors include one son, Joseph P. Monko Jr. of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Phyllis L. Gove of York, Karen L. Estey of South Berwick, and Linda Monko of Cumberland, Maine; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Burman of Mountain Top, Pa., and Dorothy Boulanger of Portsmouth; and several nieces and nephews.
Hurley R. Bridges
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for MR. Hurley "Bud" Bridges, 75, of 41 Suzanne Drive, were held Friday at the Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. James Church, Portsmouth, with Fr. Agapit H. Jean Jr., pastor, as celebrant. Eva Marie Bly and Cole Pouliot gave readings. Clifford Bridges gave words of remembrance. Noah Bly did presentation of the gifts. Acolytes were Joanne Greene and Richard Ward. Theresa Hickley was bearer of the crucifix. Janet Green was the soloist and Jean Goss was the organist.
In attendance were members of St. James Church, former associates of the Portsmouth Police Department and representatives from the Portsmouth Police Commission.
The American Flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to Mr. Bridges' wife, Helen V. (Hanley) Bridges.
Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by Fr. Jean.
Wake services were held Thursday evening at the Buckminster Chapel by Fr. Jean. Elk services were also held Thursday evening at the chapel by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 184 of Dover, N.H., including Elliot Wyman, Exalted Ruler; Colby W. McDonald, PER; Joseph Marshburn, PER, Sec.; and Donald Walker, Tiler.
Antionette C. Petit
EXETER - Antionette C. (Plante) Petit, 93, a former longtime resident of Exeter died Friday, OCt. 29, 1999 after a brief illness at the Rockingham Home in Brentwood, where she had resided for the past six years.
Born July 23, 1907, in Central Falls, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Ulric and Evelina (Pariseau) Plante.
Mrs. Petit was an active member and housekeeper of St. Michaels Parish in Exeter.
She was the wife of the late Oliva Petit, who died in 1963.
She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Latour of Exeter and Cecile Cross of Newfields; three sons, Donald and Paul Petit, both of Epping and Norman Petit of Exeter; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six sisters, Eva Laperche of Wrentham, Mass., Lillian McCline, of Attleboro, Mass., Loretta Drapeau of St. Foye, Quebec, Rita Gallager of Cumberland, R.I., Anette Dyl of Cumberland, R.I. and Jeanette Flanagan of East Providence, R.I.; and several nieces and nephews.
Ruth R. Varney
ELIOT - Ruth R. Varney, 99, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at her residence.
Born June 22, 1900, in South Berwick, Maine, she was the daughter of Ernest and Adeline (Wilkerson) Richardson and was a 1919 graduate of Berwick Academy.
Mrs. Varney was a member of the First Congregational Church of Eliot and was a recipient of the Boston Post Cane in May of 1997.
She was a life member of the Piscataqua Chapter No. 90 Order of the Eastern Star in Kittery, a past president of the Kittery Garden Club, a member of the Eliot Garden Club and a member of Strawbery Banke. She was a former member of the Portsmouth Hospital Guild and enjoyed hooking rugs and working with ceramics. She especially enjoyed being with her family.
She was the wife of the late Judge George D. Varney Sr., who died in September of 1982. She was also predeceased by a brother, Ernest Richardson; and two sisters, Anna E. Roberts and Mildred Hillman.
She is survived by a son, George D. Varney Jr. and his wife, Jo-Ann Varney, of Kittery Point; a daughter, Josephine A. Varney Robbins of Eliot; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Alan N. Anderson Jr.
EXETER - The funeral for Alan N. "Andy" Anderson Jr., 57, of 2 Cass St., was held Saturday at the Stockbridge Funeral Home. The Rev. J. Jermain Bodine, pastor of the Stratham Community Church, officiated. Jean Goss was organist, and Julianne Richards was soloist. Words of remembrance were offered by Doug Anderson and Bill Richards. Burial was in St. Phillips Cemetery, Garrison, N.Y.
Romeo St. Jean
PORTSMOUTH - Romeo "Tom" St. Jean, 78, of 211 Sherburne Road, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999 at Concord Hospital after a long period of failing health.
Born Jan. 7, 1922, in Dover, N.H., he was the son of Louis and Florida (LeBlank) St. Jean and was a resident of Portsmouth for the past 50 years.
Mr. St. Jean was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal for campaigns in the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.
He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a machinist.
Mr. St. Jean was a life member and former state commander of the Disabled American Veterans Piscataqua Chapter No. 4 and of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter No. 395 of Manchester. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dover; of the National Amputee Chapter No. l76 in New York and of the American Legion Post No. 6 in Portsmouth.
He was the husband of Patsy (Beard) St. Jean of Portsmouth for 20 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two stepsons, Edward Oswald of Truro, Mass. and Kenneth Pierce of Wakefield, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Kara Paul, of Portsmouth; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lucien Stiles of Dover; and several nieces and nephews.
