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Warren L. Bouck, 88
Was Veteran, Educator
Warren L. Bouck, 88, who came to New York's Southern Tier as an English teacher after service in the U.S. Army throughout World War II, and who went on to become a prominent and respected educator within the State University of New York (SUNY), died unexpectedly in Alfred, N.Y., on Thursday, July 22.
Dr. Bouck taught in the Regents program at Hornell (N.Y.) High School from 1946 to 1948. He then joined the faculty of Alfred State College and for 33 years served there as professor of English and dean of liberal studies. During that time, he was also active as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a lay member of the Alfred Union University Church, a driving force in the Hornell Symphony and the Fortnightly Club, and served for many years as president of the Alfred Historical Society and on the Alfred Village board of trustees. For a time, he was also president of the Alfred 21st Century Group, which is dedicated to preserving the village's heritage.
For many years, Dr. Bouck and his wife, Dorothy, spent part of every summer on Martha's Vineyard. His son, W. Lynn Bouck, resides with his family in West Tisbury.
Dr. Bouck was born in Middleburgh, N.Y., on July 7, 1916, a descendant of Christian Bauch and Johan Hager, two members of the pioneer group known as the Palatines, who immigrated from the German Rhineland in 1710 and settled in the Schoharie Valley near Albany. He was also descended from Christian's great-grandson, William C. Bouck, who supervised construction of the Erie Canal and was elected governor of New York in 1843.
After high school in Middleburgh, Dr. Bouck went on to Syracuse University, where he majored in English literature and was graduated in 1938. He began his teaching career at the high school in Galway, N.Y., where he taught English and history, and coached soccer, baseball, basketball and boxing. And it was here, too, that a fellow teacher - Dorothy McKnight - caught his eye, and they married
in April 1942. But, as was true for many young men at that time, his career was interrupted by World War II and army service in the armored corps and military police.
At war's end, Dr. Bouck returned to New York and resumed his career in education, including master's and doctoral degrees at Alfred University and Syracuse University. He and his family moved to Alfred in 1950. Dr. Bouck retired from the SUNY in 1981, but continued to teach for many years in the Graduate School of Education at Alfred University. He also devoted himself to the Union University Church in Alfred and to village government affairs.
He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and he is survived by his daughter, Sharon Bouck Smith, and husband, Roger, of Alfred, and his son, W. Lynn Bouck, and wife, Jill, of West Tisbury. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Elizabeth Bouck and David Bouck, both of West Tisbury, and his brother, John Bouck of Union Springs, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Union University Church in Alfred on July 29.
David Gazaille, 66
Was Electrician and Veteran
David Gazaille of Edgartown died on Thursday, July 22, after a heroic battle with cancer. Mr. Gazaille, who was 66, was the husband of Donna Berube Gazaille of Edgartown.
A native of Martha's Vineyard, he was born on April 23, 1938, to the late Herman and Gertrude Gazaille. He attended the Edgartown School, graduating in 1956. For four years he served his country in the Air Force, spending much of that time in Germany and Crete. He attended Northeastern Institute of Industrial Technology in Boston before returning to the Vineyard to work as an electrician with Donald Berube and then Bill Brown. He started his own electrical business in 1973, which he continued until his retirement in 1998.
David's life was devoted to his family. During his early years, family gatherings were the norm, which he continued when he had his own family. He will always be remembered by family and friends for his friendliness and his wonderful sense of humor.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: David Gazaille, Michael and Patty Gazaille, Keith and Betsy Gazaille and Nicole Gazaille; five grandchildren, Darren, Lily, Caroline, Kayla and Avery; two brothers, Donald and William, and two sisters, Madeleine (Cookie) Perry and Yvonne Burnham, and several aunts and uncles, Lawrence and Janet Gazaille, Dorothy West and Anthony and Elizabeth Puwal.
His funeral was held Monday at St. Elizabeth's Church in Edgartown with interment in New Westside cemetery, Edgartown. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.
David Torrey Eames, 70
Was Writer, Journalist
David Torrey Eames of Chilmark, a writer and journalist, died on July 22 after a brief illness. He was 70. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and pneumonia.
A summer resident for many seasons, he moved permanently to the Vineyard in 1994.
David was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and spent his early childhood in Clinton Corners, N.Y., and later in South Deerfield. He attended The Putney School and Bard College. For several years after college, David worked as a reporter, first in California for the San Jose Chronicle, then for the Vineyard Gazette where he attributed much of his journalistic learning to Betty and Henry Hough.
After sojourning a year in France, David moved back to New York where he worked for Look magazine. He then transferred to Boston and was employed by Little, Brown Publishing Company.
David's novel, Family Style, won a special citation from the Ernest Hemingway Foundation. His articles and stories have appeared in Connoisseur, Escapade, Gent, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Show, Quest/80, the Northeast Review, the Transatlantic Review and The New York Times. He was also associate producer of the award-winning documentary films Titicut Follies and High School.
David is survived by four children from his marriage to Katherine Binger Gilmour: Seth Eames of Poolesville, Md.; Alexandra Eames of New York; Evan Eames of San Francisco, Calif., and Gillian Eames of Frascati, Italy. He is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Eames Roebling, six grandchildren, one nephew and his companion of 20 years, Carmine Cerone.
A graveside ceremony will be held at Abel's Hill cemetery in Chilmark, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 29. Friends are invited to attend.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 14, at noon at the Quaker Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Sheriff's Meadow Foundation or Habitat for Humanity.
Harold D. Goldsmith, 73
Was Executive, Athlete
Harold David Goldsmith, known to everyone as Hal, was born in Germany on July 20, 1930 and died on March 13 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, DelRene, sons John and Bob of New York, and a sister, Margaret Strauss of Yardley, Pa.
Hal spoke often of how fortunate he felt to be an American. At the age of eight, with his parents, brother, twin sister and grandparents, he fled Germany and settled in Manhattan. It was soon apparent his given name, Hans, was unpopular with the neighborhood kids, (His twin sister's name was then Greta.) Hans chose the name Hal, and only when his teacher told him Hal wasn't a real name did he become Harold. He attended public schools, graduating from Stuyvesant High School and The City College of New York.
He was a member of three Olympic fencing teams, earned the gold medal in foil in the 1955 and 1959 Pan American Games, and was the 1952 NCAA champion. He served as an officer in the United States Army. In 1956, he married
DelRene Millner, and in 1964, they moved to Ardsley, N.Y., in Westchester County where they raised John and Bob. Hal was a coach and then president of Ardsley Little League. Earlier this year, one of his former little leaguers thanked Hal for teaching him to throw a knuckleball. He wrote that he'd taught the same pitch to his own little league pitchers and credited it with taking the team to a second place win in the New York state championships.
Whether at work or at home, Hal was committed to others, his family, his many friends, and his community. While executive vice president of Frenkel and Co., he envisioned, initiated and implemented an employee stock ownership plan, at a time when the concept of an ESOP was relatively unknown. This plan benefited all the employees from management to the mailroom, and enabled them to realize dreams of sending their children to college, buying homes, and having financial security. Three years ago, he completed his term as president of the board of Westchester Community Services.
When Hal and his family found their Chilmark home in 1991, they were so enchanted by the gardens they overlooked the absence of bedrooms. As a result of the construction necessary to accommodate the family, they made many new and lasting friends. Hal's retirement two years later allowed him to spend more time on the Vineyard pursuing his favorite activities. He became an avid gardener, each year expanding the vegetable and flower beds. Reluctantly, he let Del enter his bounty in the agricultural fair, where he consistently won ribbons for his beans, garlic, tomatoes, sunburst squash, jalapenos, and finally, the largest zucchini. Hal enjoyed the tennis and camaraderie at Island Country Club Tennis. He loved music, books, ideas and politics, and always welcomed a challenging discussion. He had a sharp wit and loved to laugh and have a good time. On Martha's Vineyard, Hal found true contentment. He didn't fish, sail or hunt, and he went to the beach as little as possible, but he had become a Vineyarder.
In 1997, after 33 years, Hal and Del left their Ardsley home for Manhattan. He considered it the perfect balance to the Vineyard.
Funeral services were held in Manhattan on March 15, with interment the following day at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew cemetery in Vineyard Haven. Vineyard friends stood by as a light snow fell.
There will be a memorial gathering on August 18.
A scholarship in his name has been established at The City College of New York. Contributions may be made to CCNY 21st Century Foundation, and sent to CCNY, Shepherd Hall Room 154, Convent avenue at 138th street, New York, NY 10031, with the notation "for the Hal Goldsmith Scholarship Fund." Memorial donations may also be made to Houses on the Move, P.O. Box 2590, Edgartown, MA 02539.
Dorothy C. O'Connell
Dorothy C. (O'Neill) O'Connell of Scituate and Tuam, Co. Galway,Ireland, formerly of Milton, died Friday, April 25, in South Shore Hospital,Weymouth after a brief illness. She was 84.
Dorothy was born in Boston and was a graduate of Dorchester High School.
She was a homemaker. Dorothy lived in Milton for 35 years before moving to Scituate where she has lived for the past 20 years. She has also maintained a home in Ireland for last 10 years.
Dorothy was a member of the Scituate Woman's Club and for 10 years was a volunteer at the Scituate Senior Citizen's Center. Dorothy was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Scituate for 10 years.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Daniel F. O'Connell.
Devoted mother of Susan Casey and her husband Paul of Hingham, Barbara O'Connell of Scituate, Daniel O'Connell and his wife Amy of Georgia and the late Alan O'Connell and his wife Janice of Milton.
Grandmother of Alan and Michael O'Connell of Quincy, Kelly O'Connell of Milton, Kara Kremer of CA, Brian Casey of Hingham, and Jillian & Daniel "Jake" O'Connell of Georgia.
Great Grandmother of Patrick O'Connell of Milton, Ronan and Liam Kremer of CA.
Sister of Edward "Ted" O'Neill of Milton, Robert "Bo" O'Neill of Braintree, James "Bud" O'Neill of FL, Gerald O'Neill of Stoughton, Alice McCluskey of Plymouth formerly of W. Roxbury, Frances Jenkins of Canton, Claire Armstrong of Marshfield and the late John, Joseph and William O'Neill, Mary Mullen, Helen Murphy and Teresa Davin.
Dorothy also leaves many nieces and nephews and friends both here and in Ireland.
A pro-burial Mass will be held Saturday May 3, in St. Agatha's Church, Adams St., Milton at 2:00 o'clock.
Interment Private.
If desired contribution's in Dorothy's memory may be sent to the Norwell VNA, 320 Washington St., Suite 10, Norwell, MA 02061.
Devyn Jude Murphy
Devyn Jude Murphy, 16, died Sunday, October 13th unexpectedly at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham.
Born in Wareham, Aug. 28, 1986, he was the son of Anne J. (DeMusis) Murphy of Onset and Kyle F. Murphy of Sandwich.
Devyn attended Sandwich High School and was a member of the Class of 2004. He aspired to be a chiropractor since the age of five.
A handsome young man, he was known for his Irish charm, quick wit and sparkling personality. Devyn possessed a deeply compassionate nature often bringing home injured and unwanted animals and friends. A magnetism that attracted many by his innate sense of humor, Devyn had a gift for making people laugh. These qualities and more, afforded him many friends who viewed him as a treasure.
His philosophical vision flowed through poetic expression that he ascribed in many tomes and musical lyrics. Devyn was an intuitive person who seemed to know what others needed. Mostly, he brought love to his entire family and they feel fortunate to have known him for 16 years.
He leaves behind his mother and father; a brother, Kyle Nolan Murphy of Branford, CT; a sister, Caitlyn Murphy of Onset; his maternal grandparents, Lucille and Anthony DeMusis of Branford, CT; his paternal grandmother, Deborah Sullivan of Hyannis; aunts and uncles, Darren Murphy of Mashpee, Jacqueline and Sean Royle of Sandwich; cousins, Hailey Royle of Sandwich and Cameron Murphy of Mashpee and many other great aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Oct. 19th at St. Patrick's Church, 82 High St., Wareham at 10 AM. Interment will be in the Sandwich Town cemetery, Rt. 130, Sandwich.
Visiting hours will be Friday at the Stott, Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham from 5 - 8 PM.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Devyn J. Murphy Scholarship Fund, c/o Plymouth Savings Bank, P.O. Box 431, Wareham, MA 02571
Nancy Ann Schoch
Nancy Ann Schoch, a prominent dog breeder and 29-year Pocasset resident, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at the Cape Heritage Nursing Center. She was 64 years old.
Ms. Schoch was an expert on West Highland White Terriers and conducted research and led education efforts about the breed. The West Highland White Terrier Club of America honored her in 1997 with its sole award, the President"s Award, for her work on breed health issues.
She helped lead rescue efforts for homeless, injured and abused Westies across New England, personally driving hundreds of miles monthly from Maine to Connecticut to rescue Westies and place them in safe homes, She was featured in the 1998 book, Extraordinary Ordinary Women.
"She never turned down a Westie in need," said Lucy Ryley, of Waterford, Conn., a rescue committee member for the national club. "She was a true advocate for those little guys."
Ms. Schoch was an active member of the national club and wrote the health column for Westie Imprint, its quarterley magazine, for more than a dozen years. She served on the health committee and as a regional resource councelor. She was a longtime board member of the West Highland White Terrier Club of New England.
She received hundreds of telephone calls each month from Westie owners around the world, seeking advice about their dogs" wellbeing. Even during her final weeks, confined to bed, she used a laptop computer to respond to e-mail inquires from Westie owners needing assistance.
Her interest in animals dated to childhood, when she raised chickens in a suburban backyard. She first began breeding West Highland White Terriers in the early 1970s, and her kennel, Windsong Westies, produced numerous champions. A descendant of Scottish immigrants, she was drawn by their history in rural Scotland, and by their energetic spirit and personality.
She was born Nov. 5, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of the late Thomas John and Lydia Wark Schoch. She grew up in La Grange, Ill., graduated from Lyons Township High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Rosary College.
She worked in the 1950s and 1960s for Stouffer"s, serving as directress of several Stouffer restaurants, including the Top of the Sixes in New York City, She was opening directress of the Top of the Hub in Boston. She also worked at Servomation in Boston.
Ms. Schoch is survived by her long-time companion, Rodney Warren, of Pocasset; two sisters- Karen Margaret Schoch, of Cambridge, Mass., and Mary Deborah Schoch, of Long Beach, Calif; an aunt and uncle, Lillian and Wallace DeGiacomo, of Barnard, Vt., and numerous cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 584 West Falmouth Highway (Route 28A), West Falmouth, preceded by a visiting hour at noon. Buial will be in Pocasset cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Westie Foundation of America, c/o Anne Sanders, 33101 44th Ave., NW, Stanwood, WA, 98292. More information can be found at www.westiefoundation.org/.
Donald W. Davis, Jr.
Donald W. Davis, age 89, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Chilmark, Massachusetts, surrounded by his immediate family after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on June 10, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a life long resident of New Britain, Connecticut, and later Hobe Sound, Florida and Chilmark, Massachusetts. Don is the retired Chairman and CEO of The Stanley Works. For the last twenty years he taught leadership, ethics, and public policy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Cooper Davis, his sister, Maralyn Davis Mazza, his six children Randall Davis, Deborah Kvam, Donald W. Davis III, Palmer Davis, Jennifer Davis, Ruthie Davis and his twelve grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 23 at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, 1051 State Road, West Tisbury, MA. The service will be followed by the interment at Abel’s Hill cemetery and a reception at The Grange Hall in West Tisbury.
Additionally, a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 30 at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 147 W Main Street, New Britain, CT. A reception will follow at the New Britain Museum of American Art.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memoriam of Don Davis should be sent to the Virginia C. Davis Friendship Service Center, PO Box 1896, New Britain, CT 06050.
