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Charles E. Murray
YORK, Maine - Charles E. Murray, 84, of Ridge Road died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at York Hospital.
He was born Jan. 9, 1916, in Quincy, Mass., the son of Charles and Ellen M. (Cook) Murray. He was a 1936 graduate of York High School.
He served eight years in the U.S. Coast Guard, from September 1939 to July 1947. He worked for 11 years in the outside machine shop No. 38 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
He was a life member of St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge in York and the Boardman Ellis VFW Post No. 6977 in Cape Neddick, and a member of the Portsmouth Elks.
He was predeceased by his wife, Meredith, and son, Everett.
Survivors include his cousin, Laura Sheppard of Whatley, Mass., and her daughters, Carol Ann Manley and family of Sandwich, Mass., and Lisa Joan Hatt and family of Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.
MURRAY - Charles E. Murray of Ridge Road, York, Maine, died Nov. 3, 2000, at York Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. Interment in First Parish Cemetery. Visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Masonic services beginning at 5:45 p.m. and services by the VFW at 6 p.m. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 364, York Harbor, ME 03911.
John C. Lane
OGUNQUIT, Maine - John C. Lane, longtime owner and producer of Ogunquit Playhouse, died quietly at his home in Qgunquit on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, after a long illness.
He will be best remembered for his indelible link to Ogunquit Playhouse. From the start of his ownership in 1951, he pledged to bring the greatest stars in the finest plays and musicals to his patrons, and he did so for the next 47 seasons.
He was known to all as a true gentleman who maintained high standards in theater, making Ogunquit Playhouse a most desirable summer theater destination for actors, actresses and patrons alike. The actors he brought to his theater form a Who's Who of American Theater History. The list includes Bette Davis, Tallulah Bankhead, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Basil Rathbone, Art Carney, Julie Harris, Sandy Dennis, David McCallum, Betsy Palmer and John Raitt. Many of their photographs, personally inscribed to John, adorn the walls of the playhouse lobby to this day.
He was born in Greensboro, N.C. His love of theater began at an early age, and he came north to enter the American Academy of Dramatic Art. After only one term, he made his first professional appearance in the revival of a play called "White Cargo." After several other appearances, he traveled to London and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he was instructed by John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson, among others. Upon his graduation, he stayed in England several more years and acted in plays until World War II called him home.
After five years of military service in the Army, he returned to the theater and made his first appearance at Ogunquit Playhouse as an actor in 1946. By then, his entrepreneurial spirit was taking hold and he bought a summer theater in Fairhaven, Mass., which he operated for four seasons. While there, he served as his own producer and appeared in a number of roles.
In 1950, Mrs. Maude Hartwig, who owned Ogunquit Playhouse, asked him to assist her in running the theater. By then he was married to Helen Macmillan Lane, a portrait artist, and had established a home in New York City. However, he accepted Mrs. Hartwig's challenge and found that he loved the playhouse, the town of Ogunquit and the coast of Maine. Following the 1950 season, the Lanes sold their New York home, moved to Maine, and John bought the playhouse from Mrs. Hartwig.
His first season was perhaps his most difficult, for the Thanksgiving hurricane of 1950 tore off the stage end of the theater. He turned his initial discouragement into the first of many successes. While struggling with repairs through the winter, he continued planning for the season to follow. Opening night came on time with Edward Everett Horton starring in "Springtime for Henry." That first season went on to include appearances by Basil Rathbone, Lillian Gish, Melvyn Douglas and Arthur Treacher.
One of his most significant accomplishments was to be among the originators of the Council of Stock Theatres, a coalition of primarily New England "Straw Hat" theaters. The alliance provided opportunities to share productions among the member theaters and bring otherwise unaffordable stars to mostly smaller venues. It was a system that allowed marvelous theatrical talent to be brought to the region for more than four decades.
His success in Ogunquit led to other opportunities. Primary among them was his partnership in the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach, Fla., where he was executive producer through the late 1970s. He enjoyed a seasonal residency in Palm Beach for many years and supported the Society of Four Arts and attended Bathesda by the Sea.
He loved to travel, particularly to London and Rome, and was an avid reader. He was also a passionate walker. His daily walks covered miles of the Lake Worth Trail and Flagler Drive in Palm Beach, Madison Avenue and Central Park in New York, and Marginal Way, Israel's Head and the beach in Ogunquit. A strong supporter of the arts, he gave the land for the Barn Gallery in Ogunquit and was a trustee of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
Though John and Helen Lane were divorced in 1965, they remained friends until Helen's death in 1987. His brother, Brown Lane, and sister, Virginia Pegram, both of North Carolina, survive him, as do three nephews, Wyatt Pegram, John Hoyle and Lawrence J. Hoyle Jr.
He was known for his humor, quick wit and hearty laughter, which he generously shared, and will be remembered by his numerous friends and the extended family of those who worked with him and for him at Ogunquit Playhouse.
He was devoted to maintaining the appearance of the theater and its grounds, which became known nationally for its beauty and eventually earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. He was proud of its designation as America's Foremost Summer Theatre. Sitting as it does on the southern edge of town, he was determined the playhouse would provide a positive image to visitors of Ogunquit on their arrival and a lasting impression as they departed. His desire to preserve the playhouse for future generations led to his authorization to create the nonprofit Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation. In the defining act of his legacy, he gave the theater to the foundation in 1997.
He described Ogunquit Playhouse as the fruit of his life's labor, and he wished to be remembered through his theater.
LANE - John C. Lane died Oct. 29, 2000, at his residence in Ogunquit, Maine. There are no services. Memorial donations may be made to the Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation Endowment, P.O. Box 1439, Ogunquit, ME 03907. Arrangements by Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Paul A. Gaudard
HAMPTON - The funeral for Paul A. Gaudard, 47, of Tamarack, Fla., who died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, was held Saturday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach. The Rev. Maurice Lavigne, pastor, was the celebrant. Judith Kish was organist and Mary Louise Arcidi was soloist.
Burial followed in the Center Cemetery with the Rite of Committal conducted by Father Lavigne. Taps was sounded and the U.S. flag was presented to Mr. Gaudard's wife, Debra A. (Longshore) Gaudard by Army personnel detached from Fort Drum, N.Y.
Barbara C. Daigle
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Barbara C. (Arendt) Daigle, 65, formerly of Sagamore Avenue, were held Friday at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel.
The Rev. Dawn Shippee, pastor of the North Congregational Church in Portsmouth, officiated.
Her daughter, Patricia J. Cundari, gave words of remembrance. Readings were given by her grandchildren, Keegan and Kelsey Pearl. Martha Gleason was the soloist.
In attendance were former Portsmouth High School classmates and members of the Women of the Moose No. 444 of Portsmouth.
Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by the Rev. Shippee.
Bearers were Eric Syphers, Teddy Pinney, Kyle Griffen, Jim McKenzie, Jay McKenzie and Jason McKenzie.
Eleanor T. Boulanger
DOVER - Eleanor T. (McGreal) Boulanger, 87, of 28 Ham St., died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at St. Ann Nursing Home.
Born Jan. 9, 1913, in Somersworth, she was the daughter of John and Anne (Reilly) McGreal. She was a graduate of Somersworth High School and the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1934.
She was a high school social studies and English teacher, having taught at Somersworth High School from 1936 through 1948, and then at Portsmouth High School from 1957 through 1975.
She was a member of the New Hampshire Retired Teachers Association, a member and former state officer of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the A.O.H. Auxiliary.
She was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Altar and Rosary Society.
She was the wife of the late Paul H. Boulanger, who died in 1964.
Survivors include two daughters, Anne E. Boulanger of Dover and Paula Frank of Milton; three sons, John Boulanger of Gainesville, Va., James Boulanger of Somersworth, and Thomas Boulanger of Dover; five grandchildren, Jen Kennedy of Largo, Fla., Andrea and Kate Boulanger, both of Gainesville, and Brenna and TJ Boulanger, both of Dover.
She was the last of 11 children, including the late Monsignor James McGreal, and is survived by many nieces and nephews.
BOULANGER - Eleanor T. (McGreal) Boulanger, 87, died Nov. 3, 2000. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday at St. Mary's Church (corner of Chestnut and Third streets), with the Rev. Joseph O'Connor, officiating. It is requested that there be family flowers only, and those who wish may make memorials in her name to either the Squamscott Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care, 113 New Rochester Road, Suite No. 4, Dover, NH 03820; or to the UNH Track Renovation Fund, c/o Jerry Friel, Alumni Center, Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824.
Kathleen Brown
RYE - Kathleen (Lacoy) Brown, 87, widow of Norman R. Brown, of 795 Washington Road, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Seacoast Health Center in Hampton.
Born May 5, 1913, in Concord, N.H., she was the daughter of the late George and Katherine J. (Nichols) Lacoy. She was a graduate of Keene State College. She enjoyed music, including playing the violin and organ.
Survivors include four children, Jeff Brown of San Diego, Calif., Jill Fuller of Milwaukee, Wis., Bob Brown of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Judy Johnston of Rye; two grandchildren, Michelle Brown of Santa Rosa, and Alex Johnston of Rye; one niece, Jane Jackson of North Berwick.
Kathryn Mary Donati
NEWFIELDS - Kathryn Mary Donati, infant daughter of Michael and Michelle (Carter) Donati, went from our loving arms to His on Nov. 3, 2000, at Exeter Healthcare.
She was born March 2, 2000, at Exeter Hospital.
Family members, in addition to her parents, include one sister, Michaela Donati of Newfields; her maternal grandmother, Cynthia Carter; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donati; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Frederick and Arlene Carter.
DONATI - Kathryn Mary Donati, of 22 Bassett Lane, Newfields, died Nov. 3, 2000. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church, Front Street, Exeter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Newmarket. If desired, donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833.
W. Howard "Dunty" Dunton
PORTSMOUTH - W. Howard "Dunty" Dunton, 86, of 158 Cabot St., passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, after a long illness.
Born Sept. 17, 1914, in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of James and Myra (Trueman) Dunton.
He was employed as a heavy-duty crane operator at the National Gypsum Co. and at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1976 after 23 years. He was a member of the Portsmouth Police Auxiliary for 27 years and retired as a sergeant.
He was an active member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception where he was a senior altar server. He was on Team 2 of the Immaculate Conception Soup Kitchen and volunteered at the Thrift Shop for many years. He was also a member of the Secular Order of Franciscans.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Pauline (Paquette) Dunton; two daughters, Ann Sullivan of Portsmouth, and Pamela Rice of Hawaii; two sons, David Dunton of New Jersey, and James Dunton of Barrington; two stepsons, Robert Curran of Bellevue, Neb., and Richard Curran of Shapleigh, Maine; one sister, Mary Sims of North Carolina; three brothers, James Dunton of Portsmouth, Robert Kinch of Gibsonton, Fla., and Ralph Kinch of Portsmouth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Ursula Hogan.
DUNTON - W. Howard "Dunty" Dunton, 86, of 158 Cabot St., Portsmouth, passed away Nov. 2, 2000. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Visiting hours 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St. Burial in Central Cemetery in Rye. Family flowers only, please. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 98 Summer St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Constance D. Bridle
LAGRANGE, Maine - Constance D. "Candy" Bridle, 33, of Lagrange, formerly of Hampton, N.H., died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at her home.
Born June 8, 1967, in Exeter, N.H., she was the daughter of Ronald W. and Josephine R. (Schreiber) Bridle of Hampton.
She was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School, Class of 1986, and lived in Hampton until moving to Florida in 1990. Most recently, she lived in Lagrange.
In addition to her parents, family members include one son, Jacob R. Keiling and one daughter, Amber J. Keiling, both of Newmarket, N.H.; one sister, Muriel Bridle of West Monroe, La.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by a sister, Veronica Ann Bridle, who died in 1993.
BRIDLE - Constance D. "Candy" Bridle, 33, of Lagrange, Maine, formerly of Hampton, N.H., died Nov. 2, 2000. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church, 36 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The family requests there be no visiting hours and flowers please be omitted. If desired, donations may be made to the Richie McFarland Children's Center, 11 Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH 03885. The Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory in Hampton assisted with the arrangements.
Irene Elizabeth Callaluca
KITTERY, Maine - Irene Elizabeth (Bennett) Callaluca, 84, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, 2000, at her home.
She was born Sept. 23, 1916, in Waltham, Mass., the daughter of the late James and Rose (Duquette) Bennett.
She lived in Littleton, Mass., then moved to Kittery, where she had lived for the past 21 years.
She enjoyed reading and watching movies, as well as spending time with her loving family and friends.
She was also fond of and proficient in braiding rugs.
She was married 53 years to the late Joseph Callaluca, who predeceased her in April of 1997.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph and his wife, Helene, of Hudson, N.H., and Peter and his wife, Kyla, of Littleton, Mass.; two sons from a previous marriage, Freddy and Stephen Beltzer; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes C. Baker and her husband, Charles, of Marietta, Ga., and Mrs. Phyllis Baker, of Lunenburg, Mass.; a daughter from a previous marriage, Linda Webber; her beloved nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by three sisters.
She will be greatly missed by her neighbors and friends, Beverly and Walter Parsons, who cared for her and were like family to her.
CALLALUCA - Funeral services for Irene E. Callaluca, who died Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, 2000, at her home in Kittery, Maine, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Wilson-Cooper Funeral Home, 21 Rogers Road, in Kittery. The Rev. Real Nadeau, pastor of St. Raphael Catholic Church of Kittery, will officiate. Burial will follow in Orchard Grove Cemetery in Kittery. A visitation hour will take place from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral.
Beverly A. Casey-O'Beirne
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Beverly A. Casey-O'Beirne, 62, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Saugus, Mass., died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, after a brief illness at Regional Medical Center, Hudson.
She was a customer service representative at Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. and moved to Florida five years ago. She was a Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Brian; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Casey of Merrimack, N.H., and Steven Casey of Buford, Ga.; three daughters, Patricia Costanzo of Spring Hill, Linda Marshall of Dover, N.H., and Nancy Connolly of Clayton, Calif.; a sister, Janet Ralph of Leominster, Mass.; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Spring Hill. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Saugus, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Hernando County, Fla.
