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Beatrice Chamberlain
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
HOBE SOUND, Fla. -- Beatrice A. (Monette) Duval Chamberlain, 78, of Hobe Sound, formerly of Oxford, Mass., a former administrative supervisor, died Sunday, Aug. 6, at home after an illness.
Her first husband, Earl Duval, was killed in action in the Invasion of Normandy in 1944. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Roland Chamberlain; a son, Paul Chamberlain of Webster, Mass.; four daughters, Michelle Green of East Burke, Vt., Rolande Smalarz of Southbridge, Mass., Louise Summa of Brooklyn, Conn., and Annette Anderso of Clinton, Mass.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was born in Worcester, Mass., daughter of Bruno and Asalma (Credit) Monette. She lived in Oxford for 28 years before moving to Florida many years ago. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and Becker College, both in Worcester.
Mrs. Chamberlain was an administrative supervisor for the U.S. Selective Service System, covering local draft boards of Worcester County. She received a presidential citation for excellence in performance of duties from President Nixon.
Before moving to Florida, she was a member of St. Roch's Parish in Oxford and its Parish Council and Parish Parent Educator Group. She was president of St. Roch's Rosary Sodality. While living in Hobe Sound, she wrote, produced and emceed 10 musical productions for the Ridgeway Association.
The funeral service will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beatrice A. Chamberlain Scholarship Fund, Holy Name High School, 144 Granite St., Worcester, MA 01604. All County Funeral Home & Crematory, 1010 North West Federal Highway, Stuart, is directing arrangements.
Arthur S. Chandler, 92
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
MARSHFIELD -- Arthur S. Chandler, 92, of Marshfield, formerly of Auburn, a retired cost analyst, died Monday, Aug. 7, in Beverly Manor, Plymouth.
His wife, Ada C. (Chandler) Chandler, died before him. He leaves two children; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was born in Cambridge and lived in Auburn before moving to Marshfield 35 years ago. He graduated from Becker College of Accounting in Worcester.
Mr. Chandler was a cost analyst in the manufacturing industry before retiring. He was a member and former deacon of First Congregational Church. He was also a longtime member of Masonic Daniel Webster Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star, Rexhame Chapter.
The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, in First Congregational Church, 1904 Ocean St. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to First Congregational Church, Children's Summer Camp Program, 1904 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA 02050. MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., is directing arrangements.
Wallace C. Cherry, 73
Friday, August 11, 2000
LEICESTER -- Wallace C. Cherry, 73, of 1326 Main St., a retired machinist and former business owner and operator, died at home Wednesday, Aug. 9, after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Mary E. (Reed) Cherry; two sons, Dennis B. Cherry of Worcester and Bradford T. Cherry of Leicester; two daughters, Deborah A. Cherry of Gainesville, Fla., and Judith A. Lewis of Sandisfield; two stepsons, Nathan J. Goodhile of Newmarket, N.H., and Gregory A. Goodhile of Holden; a stepdaughter, Lisa M. Pincince of Auburn; two brothers, Douglas T. Cherry Jr. of Rochdale, and Donald A. Cherry Sr. of Leicester; a sister, Janet LaPage of Leicester; nine grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Douglas T. Sr. and Elsie (Larson) Cherry, and lived here most of his life. He graduated from Leicester High School.
Mr. Cherry was a machinist at Reed Rolled Thread & Die Co., Holden, for more than 20 years, retiring in 1993. He previously owned and operated Pleasant Street Auto. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Rochdale.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in Christ Episcopal Church, 1089 Stafford St., Rochdale. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, in Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St. Memorial donations may be made to the UMass Memorial Foundation, Hospice Program, 16 Shaffner St., Worcester, MA 01605.
Grace R. Chito, 90
Wednesday, August 9, 2000
NORTHBORO -- Grace R. (Colosi) Chito, 90, of 73 Valentine Road, died Monday, Aug. 7, in the Christopher House, Worcester.
Her husband, Pasquale E. Chito, died in 1988. She leaves a daughter, Carolyn P. Goldner of Northboro; a brother, Natale Colosi of Scarsdale, N.Y.; three grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Messina, Italy, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Amorisia) Colosi, and lived most of her life in Astoria, N.Y., before moving to Northboro in 1998.
Mrs. Chito was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church.
The funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Leland-Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Adult Day Center, 89 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702.
Sister Alice Choiniere
Thursday, August 10, 2000
MARLBORO -- Sister Alice Choiniere, 99, of the Sisters of St. Anne, known in religious life as Sister Mary Elodie of the Sacred Heart and a member of the religious order for 72 years, died Sunday, Aug. 6, in Marie Esther Health Center.
She leaves a nephew, Leon Duquette of Lincoln, R.I. She was born in Central Falls, R.I., daughter of Marcel and Elodie (Desgre) Choiniere, and was educated in the local schools. She lived in Quebec before returning to the United States in 1929 and later retiring to St. Anne's Convent. In 1989, she moved to St. Ann Infirmary and then to Marie Esther Health Center in 1993.
Sister Choiniere worked several years before entering the religious order in 1926 in Lachine, Quebec. After her profession of religious vows in 1928, she taught for a year at Indian Reservation in Kaknawake, Quebec. She then taught 49 years in Lynn, Holyoke, North Adams, Newton, Worcester, Webster, Ludlow and Central Falls before retiring.
The funeral was held in Marlboro. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Marie Esther Health Center, 720 Boston Post Road, Marlboro, MA 01752. Sullivan, Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln St., directed arrangements.
Arthur Claridge Jr., 40
Sunday, August 13, 2000
MARLBORO -- Arthur W. Claridge Jr., 40, of Marlboro, formerly of Keene, N.H., and Natick, an employee of the A.M.I. Co., died Thursday, Aug. 10, at home after being stricken ill.
He leaves his father, Arthur W. Claridge Sr. of Natick, his mother, Ann T. (Thurber) Claridge of Keene N.H.; a brother, Walter C. Claridge of Marlboro; nieces and nephews; and his paternal grandmother, Florence W. (Whittier) Claridge of Northboro. He was born in Natick and moved to Marlboro 15 years ago. He was a graduate of Natick High School.
Mr. Claridge was a heavy-equipment installer for the past five years for A.M.I. Co. He was previously a welder and a finish carpenter in Marlboro and Keene, N.H. He was a member of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, Marlboro Aerie No. 3565 and Newburyport Neptune Fire Pumpers.
He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed gardening.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main St. Burial will follow in Del Park Cemetery, Natick. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 35 Harvard St., Worcester, MA 01609, or to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Lowell Q. Clifford, 82
Monday, August 7, 2000
FITCHBURG -- Lowell Q. Clifford, 82, of 8 Fulton St., a retired press worker, died Saturday, Aug. 5, in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.
He leaves three daughters, Linda Vargo, Pauline Lindsay, and Nancy Pitts, all of Fitchburg; a brother, Alfred Clifford of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred Irish of Fitchburg and Frances Hannula of Ashburnham; three grandsons. Mr. Clifford was born in Fitchburg, son of Morro and Clara (Breault) Clifford, and lived in Clinton for 20 years before returning to Fitchburg in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe.
Mr. Clifford worked for 23 years at the Colonial Press Co., retiring in 1980.
He was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clinton, and enjoyed deep-sea fishing.
The memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, in Aubuchon-Moorcroft Funeral Home, 132 Woodland St. After cremation, burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Frances R. Cogley, 87
Sunday, August 6, 2000
WORCESTER -- Frances R. (Marino) Cogley, 87, formerly of 425 Pleasant St., once a professional singer, died Thursday, Aug. 3, in University Commons after an illness.
Her husband, Ralph H. Cogley, died in 1985. She leaves two sons, Richard H. Cogley of Worcester and William S. Cogley of Grafton; two brothers, Gilbert Franco of Worcester and Arthur Maiorano of Citrus Springs, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Lundy and Rose Bechard, both of Worcester; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. A daughter, Donna M. Cogley, died in 1960. She was born in Marlboro, daughter of Antonio and Josephine (Pirro) Maiorano, and lived in California, about 40 years in Marlboro. She also lived in Grafton and 10 years in Worcester.
Mrs. Cogley was a professional singer in the Boston area, going by the names Rita Stone, Mae Walker and Mae Staunton.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, from Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., with a Mass at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., Marlboro. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlboro. There are no calling hours.
Elizabeth Colletta, 89
Sunday, August 6, 2000
WORCESTER -- Elizabeth Anne “Elsie” (Brideau) Colletta, 89, of Christopher House, 10 Mary Scano Drive, formerly of 29 Burncoat St., a bookkeeper, died Friday, Aug. 4, in UMass Memorial Medical Center -- Memorial Campus, 119 Belmont St., after a long illness.
Her husband, Gaetano T. “Guy” Colletta, died in 1981. She leaves a son, Thomas A. Colletta of Worcester; a daughter, Joselyn L. Renard of Shrewsbury; a sister, Jacqueline Cote of Gardner; three grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Five brothers and three sisters died before her. She was born in Gardner, daughter of Caesar and Lena (Mallette) Brideau, and lived there most of her life.
Mrs. Colletta was a bookkeeper at the former J.P. Manning Tobacco Co. for more than 20 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of St. Bernard's Church, St. Joan of Arc Church and the Daughters of Isabella.
The funeral will be held Monday, Aug. 7, from Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home & Garden Chapel, 179 Shrewsbury St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Eastern Massachusetts, 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Arthur E. Collings, 88; World War II veteran
Monday, August 14, 2000
Arthur E. Collings, 88; World War II veteran
BELLINGHAM -- Arthur E. Collings, 88, of 14 Short St., formerly of Milford and Southbridge, a World War II veteran and a retired electrician, died Saturday, Aug. 12, in Blaire House of Milford.
He leaves his wife, Lea S. (Lawton) Collings; a daughter, Brenda L. Collings of Franklin; and a grandson. Two brothers, Walter and Alden Collings, and two sisters, Sarah A. Carey and Abigail Benjamin, died before him. He was born and raised in Southbridge, son of John and Jane E. (Webster) Collings, and lived in Milford before moving to Bellingham in 1952. He attended Cole Trade High School in Southbridge, American School in Chicago, Electrician's School of Newport, R.I., and Naval Mine Warfare School in Yorktown, Va. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of electrician's mate second class.
Mr. Collings was a chief electrician for General Motors, Framingham, for 27 years, retiring in 1976. He previously was an electrician for American Optical Co., Southbridge, for three years, and had worked at Draper Corp. in Hopedale.
He was a former member of the National Grange; past noble grand of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Southbridge; a member of the Quinebaug Lodge of Masons in Southbridge, the Chapter & Council of Montgomery Lodge and the Mount Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter, both in Milford, and the Council on Aging; a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7272, the Arnold Spencer American Legion Post 218, and the Disabled American Veterans Lawrence J. Heron Post 6 in Medway; a Sunday school teacher in Southbridge and Mendon; Sunday school superintendent and teacher for First Baptist Church; a former Boy Scout master, serving on the Executive Council of Boy Scouts of Worcester; past president of the Mr. and Mrs. Club of Methodist Church, Southbridge; and a former volunteer fireman and policeman for the town.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Cartier's Funeral Home, 151 South Main St. Burial will be in Center Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m.
William Considine, 95; official at R.I. brewery
Friday, August 11, 2000
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. -- William P. Considine, the driving force behind the old Narragansett Brewing Co. whose salesmanship turned the jingle “Hi, neighbor -- have a 'Gansett” into a New England anthem, died Tuesday at the age of 94.
Considine had no college education and lost his inheritance in the 1929 stock market crash, but used his good business sense and unwavering work ethic to rise through the ranks of Narragansett Brewing Co.
During his 35 years with the company, where he began as a salesman and rose to vice president, Narragansett was the best-selling beer in Rhode Island and once accounted for nearly half the beer sales in New England.
At one point, Narragansett sold 1.5 million barrels of beer a year. The brewery closed in 1981.
Considine originated the king-sized bottle and giant imperial quart that later became common throughout the brewing industry.
Considine was a longtime friend of the late Sen. John O. Pastore, former Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy, and industrialist Royal Little, who founded Textron Corp.
As a child in 1914, Considine lived next door to George Herman “Babe” Ruth, who was playing for the Providence Grays. Considine would relate how the future baseball icon would walk him hand-in-hand to the ballpark and get him seated before games started.
Considine leaves two sons, William P. Considine Jr. of South Kingstown and Robert L. Considine of Narragansett, and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral and burial will be private.
