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Phyllis Anna Thompson
ELIOT, Maine - On May 10, 2001, Phyllis Anna Thompson of Eliot, passed away peacefully at York Hospital, ending her long-term struggle with chronic lung disease. She was 75 years old.
She was born Phyllis Anna Place, daughter of Harold Rutledge Place and Estella Areczena (Hanscom) Place on Dec. 21, 1925. She was born at home in Eliot, and was the youngest of seven children. She attended the Eliot schools and graduated from Eliot High School in 1943.
Following high school, she went to work at Rival Foods in Portsmouth, N.H., as a bookkeeper. Among her tasks there she was responsible for the accounting of government food rationing coupons during World War II. After the war, she met and married Kenneth Edward Thompson of Portsmouth, a recent veteran of the war. They soon began raising a family, which, before they were through, would include five children.
In addition to raising their children, Phyllis and Kenneth built two homes in Eliot. Phyllis was involved in the hands-on aspects of the construction of each of the two homes, from the foundation work to the finish work. Though she was primarily a homemaker, she also worked as a bookkeeper at Green Acre Baha'i School during summers in the 1960s.
She had many hobbies including music, sewing, knitting and crocheting, but will be remembered most recently as a poet. She wrote many, many poems over the course of her life, and had published many in recent years in the Eliot monthly newspaper, The Curmudgeon. Her poems reflected a gentle, hopeful outlook, and celebrated diversity among people. Happily, these were not just lovely passages to fill her lines of poetry, but ideals that characterized the way she lived.
Although a quiet and unassuming woman, she was loved by many people, though not nearly so much as she was loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly. For many years her home was a crossroads for many people, and a safe harbor for those who needed sanctuary or a meal, or just a hot cup of coffee and someone to talk with.
Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Kenneth who died in June of 1994, and with whom she was married for 46 years. She was also predeceased by all of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, John Thompson of Eliot, Steven Thompson of Eliot, Jo Anna French and husband Jack French of Bangor, Scott Thompson and his wife Monica Zulauf of Somersworth, N.H., and William Thompson and his wife Josephine Thompson of Los Angeles, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
THOMPSON - Phyllis Anna Thompson, 75, of Eliot, Maine, passed away on May 10, 2001. Visiting hours will be at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, on Sunday, May 13, 2001, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2001, at the Eliot Congregational Church at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Greenland. The family wishes to suggest that friends consider a donation to the American Lung Association in Phyllis' name in lieu of flowers, but flowers would also be appreciated if it is the wish of our friends. Donations should be mailed to: American Lung Association is 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110.
WOODWORTH - Katharine Woodworth, 80, of Dana Avenue, Kittery, Maine, died May 8, 2001, at York Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2001, at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, US Route 1 Bypass, Kittery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, ME 03904.
WALLETT - Rosie Regina Wallett, 77, of 209 Grant Ave., Portsmouth, died May 9, 2001. Funeral services will be held at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of N.H., 9 Cedarwood Drive, Bedford, NH 03110.
RIZZO - Leo L. Rizzo of York, Maine, died May 11, 2001, at the Kennebunk Nursing Home in Kennebunk, Maine. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Christopher Church, York Street, York. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth. There are no visiting hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160 B, Portland, ME 04101-2406. Arrangements by Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Thomas J. Manning Jr.
HAMPTON BEACH - The funeral for Thomas J. Manning Jr., 78, of 15 Dumas Ave., was held Saturday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Hampton. The Rev. John B. MacKenzie, associate pastor, was the celebrant. Nelson K. Ward was the organist, and Patricia Mackensen was the soloist. The crucifix was placed on the casket by Mrs. Manning and her children. The readings were offered by Larry Murphy. Altar servers were Frank Ryan and Bob Rancourt. The gifts were presented to the altar by Mr. Manning's children, Thomas J. Manning III and Christine M. Manning. Burial followed in the High Street Cemetery, with committal prayers offered by the Rev. MacKenzie. The U.S. flag that covered the casket was presented to Mr. Manning's widow, Mrs. Virginia M. (Mellen) Manning. Pallbearers were John J. Manning III, Thomas Devany, Timothy Smith and Carney Daniels.
Eleanor P. (Isaacson) Callanan
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Eleanor P. (Isaacson) Callanan, 84, of 90 Riverwood Drive, York, Maine, were held at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel in Portsmouth on Tuesday. The Rev. Jill Vogt, pastor of the First Congregational Church in Kittery Point, Maine, officiated.
Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover, with committal services by the Rev. David Slater, pastor of the Congregational Church in Dover.
Honorary bearers were her grandchildren, Lisa Talcott, Robin Miller, Karen Wilder, Eric Wilder, Tammy Tavaris, Kristen Paredna, Cari Ann Wilder and Amy Wilder.
Isabel Agnes (Murphy) Dykeman
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Isabel Agnes (Murphy) Dykeman, 82, of Portsmouth, formerly of Scarborough, Maine, were held from the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel in Portsmouth on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. James Church in Portsmouth. The Rev. Agapit H. Jean Jr., pastor, was the celebrant. Readings were given by granddaughter Kathryn Smith and daughter Isabel Polk. Poems were read by granddaughter Barbara Reid, daughter Margaret Desfosses, granddaughter Jeanette Fernstrom and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Fernstrom. Altar servers were Thomas Ahearn, Theresa Hickey, Jane Milette and Joanne Greene. Heather Weller was the vocalist, and Jean Goss was the organist.
In attendance were communicants of the church.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Bearers were Alfie Desfosses, Chester Dykeman, Fred Dykeman, Ted Trask, Steven Trask and Scott Fernstrom.
A Rosary Service was held at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel on Thursday evening by lay minister Bernard Lajoie.
Harold G. Crossman Jr.
PORTSMOUTH - Harold G. Crossman Jr., 79, husband of Janette (Mayhew) Crossman, of 52 Sherburne Road, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter.
He was born in Claremont on March 18, 1922, a son of the late Harold G. Sr. and Marjorie (Stevens) Crossman.
He was a graduate of Stevens High School in Claremont, Class of 1940, and received his B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in 1948 and his master's from Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in 1973.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, retiring as a captain from the United States Army Reserve, with a total of over 20 years of military service.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a biology teacher at Portsmouth High School for over 30 years.
He was a former state representative for the state of New Hampshire, serving two terms; a past master and 50-year member of St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM of Portsmouth; a member of Scottish Rite Bodies of Portsmouth and Dover; a member of N.H. Consistory 32 degree Valley of Nashua; a member of Shriners Bektash Temple; a past president and member of Perpetuity of National Sojourners; a past president of Portsmouth Shrine Club; a past president of Patrol C of Bektash Temple; a life member of Shugah River Arabians Mandaran Tong No. 3 of Claremont; a member of AARP; a member of York County Shrine Club, York, Maine; a member of Frank E. Booma Post #6 American Legion of Portsmouth; a member of Senior Friends; a past president of Sherburne Civic Association; a past president of Sherburne PTA; a past president of Portsmouth Teachers Association; a member of N.H. Retired Education Association; and president of the Southeastern Retired Educators Association.
Besides his wife of 55 years, survivors include one son, Douglas H. Crossman of Portsmouth; one daughter, Judith C. Prince of North Hampton; two grandchildren, Seth J. Prince of Rye and Scott J. Prince of Portsmouth; two brothers, Carey Crossman of Claremont and Robert Crossman of Apopka, Fla.; two sisters, Patricia Perreault of Keene and Ann Anderson of Newport; and many nieces and nephews.
CROSSMAN - Harold G. Crossman Jr., 79, of 52 Sherburne Road, Portsmouth, died May 12, 2001. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. Friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Chapel, with Masonic services at 5:45 p.m. by St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM of Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, Bektash Shriners, Boston Unit, P.O. Box 7252, Concord, NH 03301-7252.
Leo L. Rizzo
YORK, Maine - Leo L. Rizzo died May 11, 2001, following a long illness.
He was born in Cambridge, Mass., in 1912, the second of four brothers, son of the late Frank and Concetta (Giacoppo) Rizzo. He graduated from Cheverus High School and Boston Trade School.
He would have turned 89 years old on July 16 and had been married to his wife, Alice (Walsh) Rizzo, for 62 years.
He began work for the Moxie Company in Boston before moving to Maine in 1935. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he held numerous records for the number of accepted "Beneficial Suggestions." He also held two United States government patents.
In his younger years, he was an avid outdoorsman, who loved freshwater fly-fishing and hunting. He spent a great deal of time at the family camp, which he built in Porter, Maine. He was an accomplished craftsman, and it was often said: "He could fix anything." Passersby would often see him hard at work on his lawn and grounds, which he took great pride in maintaining.
In his later years, he wintered at his home in Spring Hill, Fla., with his wife and was an avid golfer. He was a communicant of St. Christopher Catholic Church in York and was a longtime member of the York Golf and Tennis Club and was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was predeceased by his son, Leo Francis "Brud" Rizzo, who died in 1961, and by two brothers, Anthony Rizzo and Francis Rizzo.
He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife, Alice, of York; a daughter, Carole Lee (Rizzo) Robinson of Cape Neddick, Maine; two grandsons, Christopher S. Robinson of New York City and Thomas Leo Robinson of Cape Neddick; a brother, Santos Rizzo of Revere, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
RIZZO - Leo L. Rizzo of York, Maine, died May 11, 2001, at the Kennebunk Nursing Home in Kennebunk, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Christopher Church, York Street, York, Maine. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, NH. There are no visiting hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements are by Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home, York, Maine.
LYMAN - A memorial service for Sharon T. (Sparrow) Lyman, who died March 1, 2001, will be held at 11 a.m. on June 2, 2001, at the North Church in Portsmouth. Donations may be made in her name to the Greater Piscataqua Community Foundation, 446 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801, to be put toward a scholarship fund in the Lyman name.
William T. Sabins
DOVER - William T. Sabins, 88, of 86 Broadway, died Friday, May 11, 2001, at Riverside Rest Home after a period of failing health.
Born April 17, 1913, he was a son of Martin and Saddie (Burke) Sabins.
He was employed as a millwright for 31 years at National Gypsum of Portsmouth, retiring in 1978. An avid outdoor sportsman, he especially enjoyed fishing.
The widower of Grace (Bond) Sabins, who died in 1983, he is survived by a son, William T. Sabins Jr. of Dover; two stepsons, Joseph Vigneault of Lebanon, Maine, and Bruce Morris of Portsmouth; a daughter, Linda Patrick of Dover; one brother, Fred C. Sabins of San Diego, Calif.; nieces and nephews; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Virginia Booth, and by two brothers, Martin and Kenneth Sabins.
SABINS - William T. Sabins, 88, of 86 Broadway, Dover, died Friday, May 11, 2001. Friends and relatives may call from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Monahan of Dover Baptist Church officiating. Those who wish may make donations in his name to Riverside Rest Home, County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820.
James A. St. Clair
ELIOT, Maine - James A. St. Clair, 57, of State Road, died May 12, 2001, at York Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Born in Whitefield, N.H., he was a son of Elpha and Jessie (Beaton) St. Clair and attended local schools. He graduated from Brewster Academy with the class of 1962. He went on to graduate from the New Hampshire Vocational Technical School in 1964 and was a certified automotive technician.
He served his country as a member of the United States Navy Sea Bees, MCB 133, Alpha Company, in the Vietnam War. He was the husband of Corinne St. Clair of Eliot and was the president of James A. St. Clair Inc., a heavy duty equipment repair company located in Eliot.
Jim was an active member of his community, serving as current post commander of the Eliot American Legion Post 188 and a member of the Kittery/Eliot Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was the longtime Emergency Management Agency director for the community, helping to bring E-911 to Eliot many years before it was a statewide service. Jim's service to many organizations will be missed. He spent many hours serving Eliot. He was a member of the Friends of the William Fogg Library and the Eliot Historical Society and was a Red Cross volunteer. He was a parishioner of the First Congregational Church of Eliot and a member of the church property board.
He is survived by his wife, Corinne St. Clair; two daughters, Tracy and her husband, Tom Place, of Eliot, and Jennifer Woods of Kittery; three sons, James J. and his wife, Lisa, of Litchfield, N.H., and Richard St. Clair and Daniel St. Clair, both of Eliot; three grandchildren, Nicholas and Cody St. Clair of Litchfield and Caitlin Woods of Kittery; a sister, Gail Tinker of Wakefield, N.H.; an aunt and uncle, Della and Millard Bresnehan of Gilman, Vt.; his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Sandra G. Munsey of Forestdale, Mass., Sarah M. Silk of Wolfeboro, N.H., Marilyn Bolduc of West Ossipee, N.H., and Joseph and Ellen Goss of Center Ossipee, N.H.; and his former wife, Juanita Waser, of Kittery.
ST. CLAIR - James A. St. Clair, 57, of State Road in Eliot, died May 12, 2001 at York Hospital. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in the First Congregational Church of Eliot. Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road/U.S. Route 1 Bypass, Kittery, Maine. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in his memory to the Eliot American Legion Post 188 of Eliot. Arrangements are by the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, ME 03904.
Phyllis Anna Thompson
ELIOT, Maine - Funeral services for Phyllis Anna Thompson were held Monday from the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, in Portsmouth, with services at the Eliot Congregational Church in Eliot, Maine. The Rev. David Avery, pastor, officiated. Prayers were given by Beverly Rogers. "Amazing Grace" was performed on harmonica by Michael Rogers. Usher was Carole Shirk, and organist was Emily Haggerty.
In attendance were members of the church.
Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, in Greenland, N.H., with committal services by the Rev. Avery.
Bearers were Orion Thompson, Shawn Morrison, Mike Fisher, Jim Fisher, Chris Fisher and Ralph Place.
Michael M. Harkin
HAMPTON - The funeral for Michael M. Harkin, of 41 Hobbs Road, North Hampton, was held Monday from the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach. The Rev. John Finnegan, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Newmarket, was the celebrant.
Judy Kish was the organist, and Mary Lou Arcidi was the soloist. Salvatore DiVincenzo offered the readings, was altar server, and Eucharistic minister. Words of remembrance were offered by his widow, Robin L. (Lewis) Harkin.
Burial followed in Center Cemetery, North Hampton, with committal prayers by the Rev. Finnegan.
Pallbearers were Michael Harkin, Paul Harkin, Robert Slattery, Justin Driscoll, Shail Chotai and Joseph Sullivan.
Margaret M. (Hudson) Hughes
NAPLES, Fla. - Margaret M. (Hudson) Hughes, 67, died peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2001, at her Naples, Fla., home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born Aug. 10, 1933, in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Margaret (McConville) McInerney. She was raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1955, she moved to New Hampshire, and raised her family in Rochester.
For many years, she worked in the Rochester school lunch program, where she loved cooking for and being with children.
She later worked at the Holy Rosary Credit Union. For the last several years, she and her husband made their home in Boston, and wintered in the Naples home, which she loved.
She was member of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples.
She loved sports, and especially enjoyed watching when her children and grandchildren played. She was a kind and loving person who will be remembered for her generous heart and her love of people. Her loss will be felt by many.
She is survived and will be missed by her loving husband Thomas Hughes; daughters Peggy Chouinard and husband Richard, and Patricia Riordan and husband Marty of Dover, N.H.; sons Edward Hudson of Lebanon, Maine, and William Hudson and fiancé Stephanie O'Der of Rochester, N.H.; stepchildren Laurie Lorenz and husband Doug of Greenland, N.H., and Craig Hughes of New Castle, N.H.; brother Bernard Michael McInerney of Pahrump, Nev.; grandchildren Michael Driscoll, Alex Chouinard and Kendra Riordan of Dover, N.H., Craig McKuhen of East Rochester, N.H., and Evan and Thomas Hudson of Lebanon, Maine; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
HUGHES - Margaret M. (Hudson) Hughes, 67, died May 11, 2001. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, at St. Joseph Church in Dover. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Rochester, N.H. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret's memory may be made to Hospice of Naples Inc., 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105, who provided loving care and family support.
Roger E. Pickering
KITTERY, Maine - Roger E. Pickering, 43, of 7 Bicknell St., died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at the Exeter Hospital.
He was born in Exeter, N.H., on Aug. 29, 1957, a son of Kenneth E. Sr. and Barbara J. (Morrell) Pickering of Newington.
He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Class of 1975, and had attended Stratham Technical College.
He had been a firefighter with the City of Portsmouth Fire Department for the past 23 years.
Besides his parents, survivors include one son, Jonathon T. Pickering of Kittery; two brothers, Kenneth E. Pickering of Nottingham and Paul E. Pickering of Barrington; one sister, Barbara Moynahan of Eliot, Maine; several nieces and nephews; and his loving former wife, Betty Pickering of Greenland.
PICKERING - Roger E. Pickering, 43, of 7 Bicknell St., Kittery, Maine, died May 13, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. Friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, N.E. Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
