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Robert Ludlum
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Suspense novelist Robert Ludlum, author of the Jason Borne series of spy thrillers and "The Matarese Circle," died Monday. He was 73.
Henry Morrison, Ludlum's literary agent since 1967, confirmed the author died, but declined to give details at the request of Ludlum's family. Morrison said the family in Naples where Ludlum died planned to issue a formal statement on Tuesday.
The cause of death is believed to be a heart attack, said Matthew Shear, a spokesman of Ludlum's publisher, St. Martin's Press.
"It's a horrible loss for all of his fans and for his publisher," said Shear. "Fortunately, he had been working on several books and to honor him we're going to continue to publish him."
Readers can expect at least three more novels, Shear said.
Ludlum started his career in the theater, working as an actor and a producer until he published his first book, "The Scarlatti Inheritance," in 1971.
The best-selling novel about a group that financed Adolf Hitler's Third Reich was followed by 20 novels that sold more than 110 million copies.
Government secrets and corruption were a recurring theme in his spy adventures, which were known for unbelievable twists and turns that kept readers turning pages and critics sometimes rolling their eyes.
A Washington Post critic once said: "It's a lousy book. So I stayed up until 3 a.m. to finish it."
In "The Chancellor Manuscript," Ludlum fictionalized J. Edgar Hoover's death, unraveling an assassination plot that killed the head of the FBI.
One of his most popular series began with "The Bourne Identity," which tells the tale of a spy suffering from amnesia who's followed by assassins. Jason Bourne repeatedly escaped death as he feared the worst of his past, leaving himself and readers guessing why he would be the target of killers.
Two others followed in the series: "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Ultimatum."
After his first two novels, Ludlum wrote "The Matlock Paper" and "Trevayne" under the pen name Jonathan Ryder. In 1974, he published "The Rhineman Exchange" as Michael Shepherd.
His works also included "The Holcroft Covenant," "The Icarus Agenda," "The Prometheus Deception," and "The Apocalypse Watch."
As an actor, Ludlum performed minor roles on Broadway and appeared in television dramas in the 1950s. He opened the Playhouse-on-the-Mall in Paramus, N.J., in 1960, where he produced "The Owl and the Pussycat," which featured then-unknown actor Alan Alda.
Ludlum met Mary Ryducha at Wesleyan University. The couple married in 1951, the year Ludlum graduated, and they pursued their acting careers. They had two sons and a daughter.
WILLIAMS - Anita "Robin" (Pollard) Williams, 43, of Wedgewood Road, Portsmouth, died March 10, 2001. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the family, c/o Tahloni C.J. Williams, Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter, NH 03833.
Daniel J. Hesselberg
PORTSMOUTH - Daniel J. Hesselberg, 82, died March 11, 2001, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Manchester on Sept. 13, 1918, he was the son of Daniel F. and Gertrude F. (Noonan) Hesselberg. He lived for many years in Abington, Mass., and Port St. Lucie, Fla., before moving to Portsmouth in 1999.
He attended St. Anselm College in Manchester and later graduated from the University of New Hampshire. He did postgraduate studies at Western New England College.
During World War II he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and saw active duty in the American, European and South Pacific theaters.
He worked at Ortho Diagnostics Systems in Westwood, Mass., for many years. He also worked for many years at Westinghouse Company, Raytheon Company and American Standard Company.
The family includes his wife of 56 years, Rita (Boisvert) Hesselberg of Portsmouth; a daughter, Kathleen H. Goldman of Rye; two grandchildren; a brother, Dr. A. Kenneth Hesselberg of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Hobe Sound, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
HESSELBERG - Daniel J. Hesselberg, 82, of Portsmouth, died March 11, 2001. Calling hours will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St., at the corner of North Street, in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Manchester. To view an online memorial or send a message of condolence, or for more information, visit www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
Alfonso J. Cabrera
PORTSMOUTH - Heavily attended funeral services for Alfonso J. Cabrera, 73, of 250 Market St., were held Friday, March 15, 2001. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church by the Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Burns. Lector was David Palumbo. Organist was Maureen Sheehan, and soloist was Clara Cembalisty.
The eulogy was delivered by his nephews Joseph Cabrera Jr. and Kevin Cabrera. A poem was read by his brother-in-law Edmund M. Powers.
Burial was in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery, with Msgr. Burns conducting the committal.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Edmund J. Powers, Andrew Connor, Thomas Webber, Mark Webber, Todd Alexander and Arthur Palmer.
Military honors were provided by a detachment from the Ft. Drum Army base. The flag that draped the casket was presented to his wife, Mary (Powers) Cabrera.
Clifford L. Hall
PORTSMOUTH - Clifford L. Hall, the husband of Agnes B. (McFerran) Hall, of 419 South St., died Monday, March 12, 2001, at the Edgewood Centre.
Born in Haverhill, Mass., he was the son of the late Harold and Christine (Monroe) Hall.
He was a graduate of Haverhill High School, in the class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the John Hancock Insurance Co. for 32 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and was an accomplished fly fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening.
Besides his wife of 42 years, survivors include two sons, Richard C. Hall and his wife, Nancy, of York, Maine, and Philip Hall and his wife, Joyce, of North Berwick, Maine; two daughters, Suzanne Moore and her husband, Barry, of Merritt Island, Fla., and Deborah Burton and her husband, Andy, of Cocoa, Fla.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Charles G. Ingram
PORTSMOUTH - Charles G. Ingram, 42, of 433 Greenleaf Ave., died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born in Portsmouth on Jan. 31, 1959, he was the son of the late Sterling Sr. and Imogene I. (Fitz) Ingram.
He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, in the class of 1977, and served in the United States Army.
He was a very generous and kind man, who loved to help people. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors include two brothers, Sterling Ingram Jr. of Kittery, Maine, and Lawrence Ingram of Rochester; five sisters, Jeannette Nuttle of Portsmouth, Linda Carlton of Baltimore, Md., Gloria Thomas of Portsmouth, Liz White of Baltimore, Md., and Deborah Nnadim of Sanford, Maine; a godson, Jayden Rivera; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
INGRAM - Charles G. Ingram, 42, of 433 Greenleaf Ave., Portsmouth, died March 13, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the New Hope Baptist Church, Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth. Friends are invited. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., in Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Eastern Veterans Association, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.
Herbert E. Barrett Jr.
HAMPTON - The funeral for Herbert E. "Buster" Barrett Jr., 74, of Port Arthur, Texas, and formerly of Rye, who died March 9, 2001, was held Wednesday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory. The Rev. Roland Kimball officiated. Mr. Barrett's children, Mike J. Barrett, Herbert E. Barrett III and Linda Baribeault offered words of remembrance. His stepdaughter, Valda Simon, was soloist.
Burial followed in the Central Cemetery, Rye, with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Kimball. The U.S. flag was presented to his widow, Dorothy Barrett. Pallbearers were Mike J. Barrett, Herbert E. Barrett III, Paul Boufford, William Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and John Goodwin.
Normand E. Boisvert
NEWMARKET - Normand E. Boisvert, 80, of Mount Pleasant Street, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, after a brief illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Newmarket. He served 41 months in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After initial training at the airfield in Concord, he was assigned as an airplane and engine mechanic staff sergeant, 6th Air Service Squadron, 397th Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force.
Stationed in England, he was among the first support crews ashore after D-Day and served the rest of his tour in France. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the European Theater of Operations Medal. He was a member for more than 50 years of The Robert G. Durgin American Legion Post No. 67.
He married Theresa Mary McGrath on June 7, 1947. He worked in Shop 17 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until he retired in 1971. He then worked for the Newmarket School Department for 10 years where many students affectionately knew him as "Mr. B."
Known for his engineering skills in construction, carpentry and electronics, he built and restored homes in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Dover, Portsmouth and Newmarket. He held an FCC General Class amateur radio license for more than 30 years, operating on the 2-meter band under the call sign KIDKF. An avid naturalist and historian, he hiked, canoed, hunted, and fished throughout New Hampshire, Mane and Canada.
Born Oct. 2, 1920, he was one of three children of Ernest and Obelina (Tourigny) Boisvert. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Leodore in 1993, and his grandson Daniel J. Boisvert in 1998.
He is survived by Theresa, his wife of 53 years; his sister, Irene Wiggin of Warwick, R.I.; his son, Normand (Chip) and wife, Nancy Boisvert, of Dover; his daughter, Kathleen and husband, John Walker, of Concord; and son, John and wife, Cristina Boisvert, of Portsmouth; a grandson, Gregory and wife, Deborah Yuknewicz-Boisvert, of Center Barnstead; a grandson, Andrew Boisvert of Portsmouth; and several nieces and nephews.
Two recent joys in his life were a great-grandson, Paxton Daniel Yuknewicz-Boisvert, and a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Boisvert.
BOISVERT - Norman E. Boisvert, 80, of Mount Pleasant Street, Newmarket, died March 13, 2001. Friends and relatives are invited to call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter St., Newmarket. American Legion Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Mary's Church with the Rev. John Finnigan as celebrant. Spring burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Newmarket. Memorials may be made to the Daniel J. Boisvert Scholarship Fund, c/o Development Office, Berwick Academy, 31 Academy St., South Berwick, ME 03908.
Catherine M. Buell
HAMPTON - The funeral for Catherine M. Buell, 83, of 66 Moulton Road, who died March 8, 2001, was held Monday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. The Rev. George E. Ham, pastor, was the celebrant. Nelson K. Ward was organist and Patricia A. Mackensen was soloist.
Altar servers were members of the Holy Name Society. The pall was placed over the casket and the gifts were presented to the altar by Mrs. Buell's son, Paul E. Buell, and daughter, Jean C. Gould. Sister Theresa Malouin, C.S.C., and Jean C. Gould offered the readings.
Interment was on Wednesday in the High Street Cemetery with the rite of committal conducted by Father Ham.
Stanley H. Blanchard
PORTSMOUTH - Stanley H. Blanchard, 62, of 199 McDonough St., passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.
Born in Connors, New Brunswick, Canada on April 21, 1938 the son of the late Herby and Irma (Martin) Blanchard, he had been a resident here for many years.
The former owner of Stans' Sharpening Service, he was employed at St. Catherine of Siena Church where he was known for his dedication to maintaining the church property and grounds. A former member of the Knights of Columbus he was an avid Boston Bruins fan. One of his greatest joys was playing with his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Desjardins Blanchard; four sons, Paul Blanchard, Gary Blanchard and John Blanchard, all of Virginia, and Michael Blanchard of Florida; one daughter, Anne-Marie Cavallaro of New York; two stepdaughters, Rolinda Desjardins of Eliot, Maine, and Tonya Neihart of Nottingham; three brothers, Gerald Blanchard of Texas, Robert Blanchard of Ontario, Canada, and Maurice Blanchard of Somersworth; two sisters, Bernice Busque of Newington and Geraldine Locke of Portsmouth; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by a stepson, Raymond Desjardins.
BLANCHARD - Stanley H. Blanchard, 62, of 199 McDonough St., died March 13, 2001. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 16 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portsmouth. Visiting hours at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Laurel G. Parshley
ROCHESTER - Laurel "Larry" G. Parshley, 58, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada.
Born in Rochester on Aug. 23, 1942, he was the son of Harry and Bernice (White) Parshley. He was raised in Strafford. He had resided in this area all his life. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1960 and attended New Hampshire Technical Institute where he earned his associate's degree in automotive technology in 1963.
Upon completing his studies, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the military police. After serving in the Army, he began working at Davidson Rubber in Dover. He retired as a manufacturing manager from Textron Automotive Co. after more than 30 years of dedicated service. In his retirement, he worked part-time for Strafford County Community Action Inc. in the Rochester office.
Larry was an avid auto-racing fan. He especially enjoyed NASCAR and never missed a race. Friends could often find him in his garage where he was lovingly restoring his 1961 Corvette. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and friend. He lived for his family. The door to his home was always open to family and friends. Larry will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, dignity and dedication to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon V. Parshley of Rochester; his daughters, Susan Parshley of North Berwick, Maine, and Michelle Parshley of Dover; a stepdaughter, Veronica Canney of Rochester; his nephews, Michael and Steven Parshley of East Rochester; his uncle, Seth White of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; and his aunt, Dorothy Jackson of Rochester; as well as close family friends Nancy and Frank Morneault of East Rochester.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Bernice Parshley, and a brother, Sheldon C. Parshley of Rochester.
PARSHLEY - Laurel "Larry" G. Parshley, 58, of Rochester, died March 4, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nev. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) from the Edgerly Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., Rochester, with the Rev. John Scruton. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donations to the Sheldon and Laurel Parshley Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Dennis French, 130 Hall Road, Barrington, NH 03825. The scholarship fund is for students of Spaulding High School who are furthering their education in vocational education.
LANE - George E. Lane, 83, of Kittery, Maine, died March 9, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the Second Christian Church, 33 Government St., Kittery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Christian Church of Hospice of York, 1-A Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909.
Mrs. Arlene W. Howard
KITTERY, Maine - Mrs. Arlene W. Howard, 85, a former resident of Auburn, died Thursday morning, March 15, 2001, at The Homestead Nursing Home in Kittery.
Born Aug. 24, 1915, in Auburn, she was the daughter of Leroy and Lillian (Mottram) Sawyer. She was married to Winslow Howard, who died in 1983. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School in Auburn.
A homemaker all of her life, she leaves a cousin, Shirley Guill, of Kittery; and several nephews and cousins.
HOWARD - Arlene W. Howard, 85, of Kittery, Maine, formerly of Auburn, Maine, died March 15, 2001. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn. Arrangements under the direction of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Auburn.
