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Frances J. Billingsley
LAS VEGAS - Frances J. "Midge" (Farrington) Billingsley, 72, formerly of Peabody and Salem, Mass., died Thursday, June 17, 1999, at her home after a long period of illness.
Born in Jay, Maine, she studied at Wilton Academy in Wilton, Maine, and graduated with honors. She was a 1949 graduate of Farmington State Teachers College (University of Maine at Farmington). She was a summer resident of York Beach.
She spent more than 40 years in education. She taught in Beverly, Mass., Stamford, Conn., Farmingdale, N.Y., and Falmouth, Maine. After retiring, she taught student teachers at the University of Las Vegas.
While living in Peabody, she was a communicant and CCD teacher at St. John the Baptist Church.
She was the wife of William "Buzzy" Billingsley for 42 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Barnaby of Las Vegas and Beauregard of San Francisco; two daughters, Belinda Fishbein of Seabrook and Brandy Irish of Salem, Mass.; five sisters, Glenda, Sharon and Barbara Farrington, all of Jay, Maine, Norma Tenney of Livermore Falls, Maine, and Virginia Sawtelle of Winthrop, Maine; two brothers, Wayne of Gray, Maine, and Maynard of Jay, Maine; and four grandchildren.
Mabel E. Donini
KITTERY - Mabel E. Donini, 85, of Route 1, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at the Homestead Nursing Home, Kittery.
Born Jan. 15, 1914, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Frank M. and Ethel N. (Frothingham) Kent, and attended local schools.
She enjoyed doing crafts, especially crochet, which she would give to family and friends.
She was the wife of the late Michael Donini.
Survivors include a son, Richard H. James of Eliot, Maine; a stepson, James Donini of Pittsfield, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Norman Kent and Charles Kent; and a sister, Doris Copeland.
John Gloor
GLOOR - John E. "Jack" Gloor, 67, of Parsons Road, Rye, died June 9, 1999. At his request, a gathering for family and friends in celebration of his life will be held at noon, Sunday, June 27, at his home, 200 Parsons Road, Rye.
Gail Mondene
PORTSMOUTH - Gail (Malone) Mondene, 58, of 21 Brewster St., died Thursday, June 24, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born March 21, 1941, in Waltham, Mass., she was the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie (Ellery) Malone. She was a resident of Portsmouth for the past four years.
Survivors include two sons, Lauri Mondene of Eliot, and Eric Mondene of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Rosemarie Wilder of Alabama; a brother, John Malone of Newtonville, Mass.; a sister, Marlene Murray of Weston, Mass.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Leo and James Malone.
John W. Jacobs II
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - John W. Jacobs II, 74, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Ogunquit, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999.
Born Aug. 14, 1924, in Ogunquit, he was the son of Reginald F. and Jennie L. (Hilton) Jacobs. He was a 1941 graduate of Wells High School.
A Navy veteran, he served during World War II.
He was the owner of the Ogunquit Garage until his retirement in 1978.
He was a member of the Ocean Lodge No. 142, AF & AM, and York County Shrine Club. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Kora Temple of Lewiston. For more than 55 years, he was a member of the Ogunquit Volunteer Fire Company.
He was the husband of the late Jane I. (Horning) Jacobs, who died Dec. 30, 1991.
Survivors include a son, John W. Jacobs III of Wells; two stepdaughters, Pamela J. Burton of Wiscasset, Maine, and Cheryl M. Allen of Wells; three grandsons; four granddaughters; and one nephew.
He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Everson, who died July 13, 1989.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held in the near future, date to be announced.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Ogunquit Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 1558, Ogunquit, ME 03907.
Alice Skinner
YORK - Alice E. Skinner, 89, of 31 Scotland Bridge Road, York, widow of Charles E. Skinner, died June 18, 1999, in York.
Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the First Parish Church, 178 York St., York. Memorial donations may be made to the York Hospital Volunteer Transportation or York Hospital Home Care, 15 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909. Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home.
Harry H. Brown
HAMPTON - Funeral services for Harry H. Brown, 91, of White Hall Road, Rochester, were held Wednesday at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth G. Lawrence, pastor at First Baptist Church, Hampton Falls, officiated. Jean Goss was organist. Burial followed in Center Cemetery, Rye, with committal prayers offered by the Rev. Lawrence. Pallbearers were Steve Peterson, John Brooks, Mark Vatcher, Mike Daigle, Sam Daigle and Jody Donovan.
Maybelle E. Donini
KITTERY - Maybelle E. Donini, 85, of Route 1, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at the Homestead Nursing Home, Kittery.
Born Jan. 15, 1914, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Frank M. and Ethel N. (Frothingham) Kent, and attended local schools.
She enjoyed doing crafts, especially crochet, which she would give to family and friends.
She was the wife of the late Michael Donini.
Survivors include a son, Richard H. James of Eliot, Maine; a stepson, James Donini of Pittsfield, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Norman Kent and Charles Kent; and a sister, Doris Copeland.
Phyllis L. McGrath
VACAVILLE, Calif. _ Funeral services for Phyllis L. McGrath, 69, of 299 Shasta Drive, and formerly of Portsmouth, were held from Buckminster Chapel in Portsmouth yesterday. Jon Dillinger, minister of the Church of Christ in Kittery, officiated. Words of remembrance were given by her daughter, Donna (Southard) O'Brien, and granddaughter Melissa Robinson.
Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, with committal services by the minister, Jon Dillinger.
Bearers were Jack Donnell, Monte Cullen, Mikey Chirila, Wallace Tidwell, John Kluesner and John Bertrand.
Dorothy B. Withey
TUCSON, Ariz. _ Dorothy B. Withey, 82, former longtime resident of Portsmouth, died June 23, 1999, in Tucson.
She was the wife of James T. Withey.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Robert Merrill and Richard Merrill; two daughters, Barbara Ehnes and Marjorie Crook; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard A. Merrill Jr.
The family will hold private services.
Marguerite A. Kelly
RYE - The funeral for Marguerite A. Kelly, 84, of 496 Wallis Road was held yesterday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach. The Rev. Maurice Levigne, pastor, was the celebrant. Judy Kish was organist and pianist. Salvatore DiVincenzo was acolyte. The readings were offered by Laura Lee Kelly and Michael DeRocco. The pall was placed on the casket by Mrs. Kelly's three children, Richard Kelly, Nancy Kelly and Joan Kelly. Burial was in Central Cemetery with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Levigne. Pallbearers were George McCarthy, Richard Kelly, Michael DeRocco and Paul Kelly.
Clyde F. McKay Jr.
EXETER - Clyde F. McKay Jr., 72, of 1 Douglass Way, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at the Exeter Hospital after a brief illness.
Born March 24, 1927, in Dover, he was the son of the late Clyde F. and Kathleen E. (Robinson) McKay Sr. He attended local schools, and the University of New Hampshire.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines as a radar operator and an MP patrol officer.
He graduated from an apprentice program at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he worked many years as a supervisor and ran the apprentice program.
He was a life member of the National Association of Superintendents of U.S. Naval Shore Establishments; a member of the Exeter Lions; an active participant in the Exeter Little League and the dedication of the Paul Currier Field.
His hobbies included spending time with his grandchildren; traveling, mostly to Hawaii; collecting mini-cars; and collecting hats.
He was the husband of Winnifred "Winnie" (Goodwin) McKay of Exeter.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Clyde F. McKay III of Salem, Mass., and Robert A. McKay of Exeter; four daughters, Janice A. McKay-O'Brien of Lee, Cheryl A. Wiscarva of Portsmouth, Colleen E. Schrier and Debra K. McKay, both of Exeter; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Edwin F. Woody
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral Services for Edwin F. Woody, 62, of 630 Colonial Drive, were held Wednesday at St. James Church. The Rev. Agapit Jean and the Rev. Stephen Aldrich conducted the service. Acolytes were Joanne Green, Jane Millette, Theresa Hickey and Richard Ward. The organist was Jean Gross and the soloist Julia Lanter.
A poem was read by his daughter, Shelly Mokas; and a letter from his wife, Nancy (Connors) Woody, was read by Al Yazbick.
In respect for Mr. Woody's position as a safety analyst for the Department of Defense, school buses at all American military bases in Europe were stopped at the time of his funeral service.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery with the Rev. Jean conducting the committal. Bearers were Erin Woody, Kevin Woody, John Mokas, Al Yazbick, Carl Plasch and William Bartlett. A color guard from Hanscom Air Force Base provided full military honors at the cemetery. The flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to his wife.
