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Eliza Rose Aubert
Eliza Rose Aubert, 91,formerly of Emerald House, died Wed Apr. 9, 2003 at the Dover Rehab & Living Center after a period of failing health.
Eliza was born in Berwick, Me. Apr. 7, 1912 the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Renaud) Tanguay. She resided in Somersworth and was a communicant of St. Martin Church.
Eliza had been employed for many years at the Baxter Woolen Mill until her retirement in 1974.
Eliza was the Widow of Joseph Ernest Tanguay who died in 1956. She was also predeceased by 3 grandsons Keith Ferland, Stephen Ferland and Michael Clement, 3 brothers Albert Tanguay, Joseph N. Tanguay and Fr. Ovid (Paul) Tanguay OFM.
Survivors include 2 daughters Mrs. Norman (Rachel) Ferland of Dover, NH Mrs. Warren (Pauline) Clement of London, England. 5 grandchildren. A sister Annette Dumont of Somersworth. 2 brothers Valmore Tanguay of Somersworth and E.A. (Pete) Tanguay of Ocean Bluffs, Ma. Nieces and nephews.
Melpa J. Breton
Melpa Breton, 81, formerly of 195 Main St., died Tuesday Apr. 15, 2003 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home in Rochester after a period of failing health.
Melpa was born in Somersworth June 25, 1921 the daughter of James and Violet (Libby) Yerakes. She was educated in Somersworth Schools.
Melpa then went to Boston to reside and work for the next 13 years. She then returned to Somersworth and remained here working in area shoe factories.
Melpa was an active Member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries with over 30 years participation.
Melpa was the widow of Alphege Breton.
Members of her family include a son Allen Breton and his fiancee Brenda Downs of Rochester, NH. 2 grandchildren Tanya Marie Breton and Alana Lynn Breton. Brenda's Children Brandi and Shane Downs. 3 Great-grandchildren. 2 sisters Alice Hartford of Somersworth and Bessie Shawcross of Watertown, NY. A brother Tony Yerakes of Rochester, NH. Nieces and nephews.
Rella M. Chasse
Rella M. Chasse, 79, of 28 Franklin St. Apt. # 6 died Monday Apr. 14, 2003 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
Rella was born in Fort Kent, Me. Apr. 1, 1924.
She was the daughter of John and Josephine (Clavette) Chasse.
Rella resided in the Somersworth area most of her life and was educated in Somersworth Schools. She was employed in area Shoe factories and later worked at General Electric Co., Retiring in 1984 after 35 years of service.
Rella is predeceased by 6 brothers, Arice, Omer, Meril, Lionel, Roger and Leo Chasse. 2 sisters, Dula Toussaint and Lucille Heon.
Survivors include 3 brothers, Armand and Conrad Chasse both of Dover, NH. Roland Chasse of Plant City, Fl.. 2 sisters, Elia Gouin and Theresa Richer both of Somersworth.
Several Nieces and Nephews.
At Rella's request, there will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions can be made to:
St. Martin Church
West High St.
Somersworth, NH 03820
Dean Dandurant
SOMERSWORTH - Dean J. Dandurant, 51, of 367 High St., died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at his residence as a result of an accident.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Montana, the son of Paul and Alene (Guilmette) Dandurant.
He was educated in Amesbury, Mass., graduating from Amesbury High School, Class of 1970.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era.
He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator at Barletta Construction, later at Puma Construction, and most recently at Waterline Industries.
He had been a soccer and baseball coach for many years in Amesbury.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly (Wells) Dandurant of Somersworth; his mother, Alene Dandurant of Amesbury; his children, Robert and Brianna, both of Amesbury; four brothers, Timothy, Mark and Philip of Amesbury, and Michael of Arizona; three sisters, Donna Tessimond of Hampton Falls, Theresa Harding of Methuen, Mass., and Pauline Bourque of Haverhill, Mass.; stepchildren, Sherri Wood and Scott Dame, both of Somersworth; a grandson, Aaron Wood of Somersworth; nieces and nephews.
Irene M. Lapointe
Irene M. Lapointe, 86 of 38 Mt. Auburn Street died Thursday June 12, 2003 at Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center after a period of failing health.
Irene was born in Somersworth on February 3rd 1917 and was the daughter of Joseph and Elmina (Turgeon) Lapointe. She was raised in Somersworth, attended St. Martin Academy, and was a lifelong resident of this community. She was a communicant of St. Martin Catholic Church.
Prior to her retirement, Irene had been employed at Dover Shoe Company for many years and retired from Encore Shoe Company in 1980.
Family members include 2 sisters, Claire and Rita Lapointe both of Somersworth and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Irene was predeceased by 3 brothers; Roland, Joseph and Robert Lapointe and by three sisters; Elmina Audet, Jeannette Poitras and Lucille Lapointe.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00am in St. Martin Catholic Church, W. High and Maple Street with Rev. Aaron Pfaff, Pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Statue Restoration Fund c/o St. Martin Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral. The Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street Somersworth is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Romeo Messier
Romeo MessierSomersworth - Romeo "Rum" Messier 83, of 215 Main Street died Monday June 2, 2003 at Riverside Rest home, Dover after a period of failing health.
Romeo was born in Somersworth on October 1, 1919 and was the son of Wilfred and Alma (Dubois) Messier. He was raised in Somersworth and graduated from St. Martin Academy. Romeo was a life long resident of Somersworth.
He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U. S. Army. Romeo served as caretaker for St. Martin Catholic Church, Somersworth with over 50 years of service, starting as a janitor at the former St. Martin Academy. He is best known for his work at Mount Calvary Cemetery, a job he held and loved up until his illness.
Romeo was very active in veteran's affairs serving as Commander of the Catholic War Veterans, Donald Roberge Post 1755. He was past Commander of the American Legion Post 69 of Somersworth, and a member of the 40 and 8. Romeo was also a Past President of the Holy Name Society of St. Martin Parish.
He will always be known for his service to the city, where he Served Somersworth as a Councilman of Ward 5 for over 28 years.
Family members include his wife of 54 years, Marie Ange (Bernier) Messier of Somersworth. 4 sons, Normand Messier of Berwick, Maine, Leo Messier of S. Berwick, Maine, Martin Messier of Somersworth and Ben Messier of Berwick, Maine. 3 daughters, Mrs. Peter (Rachel) Spainhower of Somersworth, Marie McKenna of Somersworth and Mrs. Michael (Michelle) Cox of Berwick, Maine. 1 brother, Roland Messier of Somersworth, 17 Grand children, 8 great grand children. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Messier, a sister, Loretta Demers and by his son, David Messier who died in 1989.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00am in St. Martin Catholic Church, W. High and Maple Street with Rev. Aaron Pfaff, Pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow with military honors in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth. Because Romeo had served St. Martin Parish for over 50 years calling hours will be held in St. Martin Church on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A combined veteran's service will be held at 7:30 PM. The family respectfully declines flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Romeo's name to The Mount Calvary Cemetery Statue Restoration Fund or to Riverside Rest Home Unit 5. The Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street Somersworth, NH is handling funeral arrangements.
Joan L. Chappell
November 29, 1931 - June 16, 2003
Somersworth: Joan L. Chappell, 71, of Rowland Street, Somersworth, died on June 16, 2003, at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, after long period of failing health.
She was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA on November 29, 1931. Her parents were the late Ednah Mae (Carlisle) Moore and George Moore, both of whom were natives of Philadelphia, PA. Her education was predominantly in private schools having attended Friends Select School in Philadelphia and was graduated in 1949 from Stevens School in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA.
Joan undertook a two-year training course as a Medical Laboratory Technician at Germantown Hospital. Upon graduation she worked at that hospital and later in a private physician's office. She married John S. Chappell on December 1, 1951 in Middletown, NY. The couple moved to Norman Oklahoma as her husband extended his graduate education in psychology. She worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician at University Hospital in Oklahoma City until the birth the couple's first child, Steven in 1955. A second son, Michael Alan was born in 1957 but died at three weeks of age. Kristine Anne was born in late summer 1958. Mrs. Chappell returned to Medical Technology work in the local hospital in Norman Oklahoma until the family moved to Hays, Kansas where her husband taught for two years at Fort Hays Kansas State College. She did not work for the two years the family resided in Kansas.
Upon moving to Lafayette Indiana allowing her husband to complete his PhD degree, Mrs. Chappell worked at Home Hospital for a brief period before working at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in the Clinical Laboratory as a technician.
Mrs. Chappell delivered her second living son, Eric John as her husband completed his doctoral degree on February 9, 1967 after which the family moved to Wolfeboro where her husband began teaching and consulting in Mental Health Clinics as a psychologist. Mrs. Chappell worked as a technician part time at Huggins Hospital for two years before transferring to a private physician's office where she worked until 1993.
Mrs. Chappell began her Church Organist career in 1969 at the First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro. She joined the NH chapter of the American Guild of Organist during her thirteen-year tenure with First Church in Wolfeboro. Her activities with the NH chapter eventually led her to being elected to the top post as Dean of the Chapter in 1991, a post she held for three years. While living in Wolfeboro she became the organist at the First Congregational Church of Farmington, NH.
Love of music, which she had abandoned for 10 years while supporting her husband during his educational quest, re-emerged when she auditioned on a pipe organ in Wolfeboro with much quaking and trepidation. Much to her amazement her skills were eagerly employed at the First Congregation Church. During her thirteen years on the organ bench at Wolfeboro, Mrs. Chappell expanded her musical skills as she developed the musical artistry to play from the tried and true organ literature of Bach, Mozart and Brahms but also selections from contemporary music such as The Beatles and Jesus Christ Superstar. The conservative congregation responded with praise and affection. When she resigned from the organ bench in Wolfeboro, Mrs. Chappell had an opportunity to tour and play for many churches sampling "what other organ folk do." On one occasion she played for the Congregational Church in Farmington NH and eventually accepted the request to become the official organist. Thus began an eighteen-year tenure until her retirement in May 2003. The Farmington Congregation celebrated her years of musical services on their behalf on June fifteenth. Unfortunately her final illness prevented her attendance, but the Pastor, Susan Goodwin and Chairman of the Music Committee Shirley Marble brought to her hospital room the portable evidence of the event. Mrs. Chappell was able to read all the signatures covering the two cards of best wishes and see the fruits of the money tree given in appreciation for her years of faithful service.
Soon thereafter she slipped from our presence as her brave and generous heart slowly gave in to the struggles of a life filled with love, joy and appreciation for those who have loved her so dearly.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years; two sons, Steven G. Chappell and his wife Patti of Somersworth and Eric "Bucky" J. Chappell and his partner James Fauntleroy of Dorchester, MA; one daughter, Mrs. Kristine Anne Arai and her husband Katsu of Lake Forest, CA; five grandchildren; 4 nieces and one nephew.
Memorial services will be held at the Farmington Congregational Church on Saturday August 9, 2003 at 3:00pm with the Reverend Susan Goodwin, pastor, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Avenue, Dover, NH and Oyster River Crematory, 2 Concord Road, Lee, NH.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the NH Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Scholarship Fund, Treasurer Wayne D. Ashford, PO Box 96, North Hampton, NH 03862; Somersworth Rescue Squad, Attention Chief Paul Vallee 195 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878; Women's Fellowship of Farmington Congregational Church, Pleasant Street, 03835; or to the charity of one's choice.
Olivine M. Roy
Somersworth - Olivine M. Roy 83, of 78 B Washington Street, died Thursday September 25, 2003 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover after a brief illness.
Olivine was born in S. Berwick, Maine on August 20, 1920 and was the daughter of Honore and Clementine (Poitras) Pelletier. Mrs. Roy was raised in S. Berwick and lived most of her adult life in the Somersworth area.
Prior to retirement, Olivine had worked in many of the area shoe shops including Miller Shoe, Somersworth and Roberts Shoe Co. Mrs. Roy was a communicant of St. Martin Catholic Church.
Family members include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Lorraine Bouchard of West Hartford, CT and Mrs. Arlene Jones of Somersworth. A sister, Alice Michaud of Rochester, two grandchildren, Kenneth Armand Bouchard and Stephanie Rhonda Jones. Her very special and caring niece, Helen Garneau.
She was predeceased by 6 brothers and 1 sister. Her husband Armand E. Roy predeceased her in November of 1990.
Calling hours at Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street Somersworth will be on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00AM in St. Martin Catholic Church, W. High and Maple Streets, with Rev. Aaron Pfaff, Pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38102.
Rodney "Jimmy" Young
Laconia - Rodney "Jimmy" Young, 74, of 33 Paradise Drive, died Saturday October 4, 2003 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH after a long illness. Rodney was born in Melrose, MA on February 5, 1929 and was the son of Rodney and Lillian (Davis) Young. He was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School. Mr. Young went on to serve with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and served as an aviation mechanic.
Rodney was a plumber by trade. Moving to Somersworth in 1961, he owned and operated Twin State Plumbing and Heating of Somersworth. Mr. Young moved to Laconia 8 years ago.
He was active in fraternal affairs and was a member of the Mason Lodge of S. Berwick, Maine. He also held membership with Local 131, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union of Manchester.
Family members include three daughters, Mrs. Reginald (Debra) Dearborn of Berwick, Maine, Mrs. Alan (Donna) Calef of Rochester and Mrs. Mark (Dianne) Doliber of Lebanon, Maine. A sister, Marjorie Witham of Northwood, NH, five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Marie DiNallo who died in April of 2001.
There are no public calling hours. A graveside committal service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Ma. The Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street, Somersworth has been entrusted with final arrangements.
Arthur Noel
Somersworth - Arthur Noel 83, of 50 Franklin Street died Saturday November 22, 2003 at Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center after a brief illness.
Arthur was born on February 8, 1920 in Dover and was the Son of Alphonse and Mabel (Morgan) Noel. He was raised in Dover attending schools in that community. Mr. Noel was a veteran of WW II, serving with the US Army and being honorably discharged. For many years he was a member of the National Guard Battery "B".
Arthur was a shoemaker and had been employed with Miller Shoe of Dover retiring after 30 years of service. A resident of Somersworth for many years he was a communicant of St. Martin Catholic Church. Mr. Noel also held membership with the Loyal Order of Moose of Dover and was a member with 50 years service with the American Legion Post 47 of Rollinsford.
Arthur enjoyed gardening, dancing and playing cards.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Marguerite (Heon) Noel of Somersworth, two sons Lt. Col. (ret) Robert R. Noel of Biloxi, Miss. and Master Sgt. (ret) Roland A. Noel of Somersworth, a daughter Mrs. Richard (Rachel) Budgell of Berwick, Maine. Arthur also has a brother Leon Noel of Manchester, two sisters, Yvette Lemire of Manchester and Rita Joncas of Rollinsford. 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Alphonse and Raymond Noel.
Family flowers only. Memorial contributions may be made in Arthur's name to: The Stained Glass Restoration Project c/o St. Martin Catholic Church, 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, NH 03878.
Daniel Robidas
SOMERSWORTH - Daniel G. Robidas, 47, of 87 Blackwater Road, died suddenly Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.
Born in Rochester on April 30, 1956, he was the son of George and Jeanne (Trudel) Robidas. He was a graduate of Somersworth High School and had lived there all of his lifetime.
He was a former firefighter, having worked for the Dover Fire Department for several years and later worked at the Somersworth Fire Department. In the early 1980s, he started his own business, Robidas & Sons Excavating Co. and was well known for his work in this area.
He enjoyed going to Florida, his motorcycles, auto and motorcycle races and at one time raced stock cars himself.
He is survived by his parents, George and Jeanne Robidas of Somersworth; his wife, Heidi (Paige) Robidas, of Somersworth; two sons, Alan Robidas and his wife, Kimberly, of Concord, and Andrew Robidas of Somersworth; a brother, Paul Robidas, of Somersworth; three sisters, Patricia Breton and Diane Thompson, both of Somersworth, Claire Robidas-Adams of Dover; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family requests that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Seacoast Firefighters Toy Bank, P.O. Box 1465, Dover, NH 03821-1465.
Barbara R. Cals
Somersworth- Barbara R. Cals, 63 of 11 Drew Road, died Saturday January 31, 2004 at the Rochester Manor after a period of failing health.
Born August 19, 1940 in Coraopolis, PA she was the daughter of the late John P. Hetzer, Jr. and Rose Anna (Mauer) Hetzer.
Survivors include her husband Paul J. Cals of Somersworth; two sons, P. Douglas Cals of Dover, Timothy J. Cals, SSGT USMC; one daughter, Kimberly A. Cals of Dover; one brother, Raymond R. Hetzer, Sr. of Coraopolis, PA; three sisters, Joann Dinell of Coraopolis, PA, Rose Ann Morgan of LaVergne, TN, Frances Mauer of Barrington and four grandchildren.
Family flowers only, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101 Suite 501, Bedford NH 03110-5032.
