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Elgin Wayne Williams, 95
Hyannis - Elgin Wayne Williams, 95, a resident of Hyannis, died March 22, 2002, at Cape Cod Extended Care Community-Pavilion in Hyannis.
He was the husband of Lillian R. Williams, who died in 1999. They were married for 57 years.
Born in London, England, and raised in Milwaukee, Wis., Boston and Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Williams lived in Brooklyn, Englewood, N.J., Ridgewood, N.J. Pleasantville, N.Y. Ridgefield, Milford and Clinton, Conn. in his adult years. He moved to Hyannis in 1977 from East Haddam, Conn.
Mr. Williams attended Roxbury Latin School in Boston and graduated from Adelphi Academy in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Columbia University and graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. He continued with graduate studies at New York University and Pratt Institute.
He was an Army first lieutenant, serving in World War II in the ordnance department.
Mr. Williams had a long career as a technical writer and commercial artist, free-lancing for companies including Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., editing submarine manuals, Raytheon's Hyannis office and Sikorsky Aircraft, where he wrote helicopter manuals. He retired at the age of 86 because of failing eyesight.
He enjoyed reading and challenging crossword puzzles before losing his eyesight and remained keenly interested in current events.
He is survived by his daughter and caregiver, Nancy P. Williams, who lived with him and was his best friend. Also surviving are a niece.
Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632; or to the charity of one's choice.
Mary A. Zsiba, 87
Osterville - Mary A. (Skapinsky) Zsiba, 87, of Osterville, died March 24, 2002, at Cape Cod Hospital Extended Care Community - Pavilion in Hyannis.
She was the wife of the late Alexander Zsiba, Jr.
Mrs. Zsiba was born in Cambridge and was a graduate of St. Gregory's High School in Dorchester. She worked as a secretary for the Boston Housing Authority for many years, retiring in 1979, when she moved from West Roxbury to Osterville.
Surviving are a son, Peter A. Zsiba of Sherman, Conn.; a daughter, Nancy H. Zsiba of New Haven, Conn.; and a granddaughter.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Osterville.
Robert E. Crockett, 79
Harwich Port - Robert E. Crockett, 79, a resident of Harwich Port and formerly of Hyannis, died April 3, 2002, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis after a long illness.
He was the husband of Patricia (Galvin) Crockett of Harwich Port.
Mr. Crockett was born in Providence, R.I., and raised and educated in Newport, R.I., where he graduated from Rogers High School.
He enlisted in the Army during World II and served with the Company B 53D Signal Battalion in European and African-Middle Eastern theaters. Among the medals he received was the Silver Star. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
Mr. Crockett began working for New England Telephone Co. in the Rhode Island area. He married and moved briefly to Falmouth before moving to Hyannis, where he lived until moving to Harwich Port in 1999.
He worked for New England Telephone in the New England region as a telephone toll testman, retiring in 1984.
While living in Hyannis, he was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, and while in Harwich Port, he was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church in West Harwich.
He was a life member of the Dennis F. Thomas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2578 in Hyannis, a member of the New England Telephone Pioneers and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Mr. Crockett loved to swim and bike ride, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was very involved in and volunteered to be in a study to help find a cure for Wegener's granulomatosis.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Robert G. Crockett of Arlington, Va., Patrick Crockett of Los Osos, Calif., and James M. Crockett of Hyannis; two daughters, Mary Levy of Harwich and Carol Anne DeLuca of Bourne; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in West Harwich.
Burial was in Massachusetts National Cemetery
in Bourne.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601.
Thomas W. Fiske, 80
Cotuit - Thomas W. Fiske, 80, a resident of Cotuit, died April 2, 2002, at Norwood Hospital.
He was the husband of Idabelle F. (King) Fiske, who died in 1989.
Born in Boston, he graduated from Quincy High School in 1939.
He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was a retired master sergeant with the 102nd Air National Guard.
He was a member of the China-Burma Association.
Mr. Fiske was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Brockton and a past Grand Knight.
He loved golf and worked at both New Seabury Country Club and Otis Golf Club.
Surviving are a son, Brian T. Fiske of Walpole; a brother, Louis Fiske; a sister, Frances DiTullio; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in the Massachusetts Military Reservation Chapel in Bourne, with burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery
there.
Patricia Crosby Pemberton, 61
Osterville - Patricia Ellen Crosby Pemberton, 61, a lifelong resident of Osterville who with her husband founded Software 2000 (now Infinium), died April 4, 2002, of pancreatic cancer at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of Robert A. Pemberton for 39 years.
Mrs. Pemberton was raised in Osterville. She graduated from Barnstable High School, where she was a member of the band, orchestra and chorus.
After receiving a bachelor's degree in French from Regis College in Weston in 1962, she returned to Osterville and taught for several years in public schools.
Throughout her life, Mrs. Pemberton was the center of her extended family, as well as a part of life in Osterville village.
While her family was her primary focus, she also left an important mark through her work. In 1981, she and her husband founded Software 2000, in a back room of their Osterville home.
The company, a developer of business application software, was the first major technology firm on Cape Cod. It grew to have annual revenues of more than $120 million and at one time employed more than 600 people.
Mrs. Pemberton worked at Software 2000/Infinium for 20 years. She was well-known for her frugality and cost control - it was common for employees to joke about trying to "get an expense by Pat."
Most of all, however, she was known at work for her spirit and mothering nature toward those who worked there.
Mrs. Pemberton was active in the choir at Our Lady of the Assumption Church since her childhood and a parishioner there her entire life. She loved to sing and played the saxophone, piano and organ, often practicing at her home in the early mornings.
She also enjoyed gardening, daily walks to the beach and village, playing with her grandchildren, and simply spending time at or near her home.
She traveled regularly to Europe, the Caribbean and throughout the United States. In recent years, she spent much time with her husband and family on their sailboats, Ghost Dancer and Sea Hound, in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and local Cape waters.
Her favorite destination and second home of sorts was St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, which she and her family visited frequently over the past 10 years.
Surviving besides her husband are her mother, Helen (Fitzgerald) Crosby of Osterville; a sister, Gail Crosby Trafton of Quincy and Osterville; her children, Robert Carter Pemberton of Osterville, Julianne Pemberton and Brian Pemberton, both of Boston and Osterville; three grandchildren; and three nieces.
A memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Osterville, with burial following in Hillside Cemtery.
Memorial donations, for pancreatic cancer research may be made to The Pan-Mass Challenge/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, MA 02494.
Chester A. Savery, 80
South Yarmouth - Chester A. Savery, 80, a resident of South Yarmouth, died unexpectedly April 1, 2002, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
He was the husband of Mary Ann (O'Neil) Savery.
Born and raised in Cotuit, Mr. Savery was a graduate of Barnstable High School.
He served with the Army during World War II and was discharged with the rank of sergeant.
Upon returning to Cape Cod, Mr. Savery was a builder from the late 1940s until his retirement in 1976. He moved from West Dennis to West Yarmouth in the late 1970s.
Mr. Savery was an active member and communicant at St. Pius X Church and Our Lady of the Highway, both in South Yarmouth. It was here he served as president of the former Holy Name Society, was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, and was CCD teacher for many years during the 1950s and 1960s.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife are four sons, George Savery of Poway, Calif., Michael Savery of Middleboro, Bernard W. Savery of South Yarmouth and John Savery of Beverly Hills, Fla.; five daughters, Sharon Richard of Portland, Maine, Ann Marie Savery of Hyannis, Sally Piester of Copake, N.Y., Rebecca Savery of West Yarmouth and Mary Ellen Bergonis of Reading; a brother, Edward Savery of West Barnstable; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the father of the late James Patrick Savery.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Pius X Church in South Yarmouth.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Pius X Catholic Education Center, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664.
Ronald Flight Scott
Cotuit - Ronald "Ron" Flight Scott, of Cotuit, died March 30, 2002, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
He was the husband of Dorothea H. (Kurd) Scott.
He was a resident of Belmont, Wellesley and Cotuit Bay Shores.
Mr. Scott graduated from Belmont High School and from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, seamanship and navigation.
His liberty ship was the first ship to land at Okinawa Beach during World War II. Mr. Scott was in the merchant marines. When applying for his captain's papers in Boston, he had the distinction of receiving the highest grade in the class. He held a master mariner captain's license.
Mr. Scott was an avid golfer at Framingham Country Club, Bass River Country Club and Neoiden Golf Course in Wellesley and Old Barnstable Golf Course.
Surviving besides his wife are a son, Dr. Ronald J. Scott of Sea Ranch Lakes, Fla.; a daughter, Karen J. Scott of New York City; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held April 19 at noon at John-Lawrence Funeral Home on Route 28 in Marstons Mills, preceded by visiting hours from 11 a.m. to noon.
Burial is in Mosswood Cemetery
in Cotuit.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
