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Robert N. Gillis Jr.
ROCHESTER - Robert N. Gillis Jr., 61, of 203 Washington St., died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Frisbee Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 27, 1938, in Dover, he was the son of Robert N. and Ruby (Forbes) Gillis. of Dover. He was a graduate of Dover High School and was attended the Wentworth Institute of Pharmacy.
He served in th Army and formerly resided in Dover before moving to Rochester 23 years ago.
He was a longtime employee of Davidson Textron in Farmington, where he was a mold maker.
His hobby was astronomy and he was an avid Star Trek fan. He was a member of the Rochester Elks Lodge No. 1393.
He was the husband of Eleanor (Huff) Gillis for 23 years.
In addition to his wife and his parents, survivors include four daughters, Christine Gillis of Rochester; Lisa Farrell of Galt, Calif.; Robin Cross and Laura Roudebush, both of Stockton, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two stepchildren, Dana Andreason and Karen Fritz, both of Rochester; two brothers Paul Gillis of Dover, and William L. Gillis of Laconia; a sister, Ann E. Therrien of Newington, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ronald A. Griswold
NEWMARKET - Ronald A. Griswold, 57, of South Main Street, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at his home in Newmarket.
Born July 17, 1942 in Manchester, Conn., he was the son of Jennie (Polyott) Griswold of Newmarket, and the late George E. Griswold. He was a 1960 graduate of Newmarket High School, and lived in Lee and Barrington before moving back to Newmarket.
He worked in the Army in the military police in Korea and in the infantry during Vietnam.
He worked as a carpenter and was an avid stock-car enthusiast.
He was a former member and past commander of the Robert G. Durgin American Legion Post No. 67 in Newmarket, and a member of the Lee Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gail Wasiewski and her husband, Edmund, of Newmarket; two nephews, two great-nephews, a great-niece, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Albert G. Wheeler
PORTSMOUTH - Albert G. Wheeler, 69, of 214 Elwyn Ave., died Saturday, Dec. 24, 1999, at the Columbia Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born March 8, 1930, in Dover, he was the son of Walter S. and Hercilia C. (Vencis) Wheeler. He was a graduate of Dover High School and attended the University of New Hampshire. He was a former longtime resident of Dover before moving to Portsmouth in 1983.
He was a member of St. Mary's Church.
Survivors include a brother, Herbert Wheeler of Cincinnati; four sisters, Mary Wheeler of Glencliff, N.H., Gladys Simeroth of Concord, Alice Truvalley of Dearborn, Mich., and Theresa Pesarik of Portsmouth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three bothers, Walter, Roy and John Wheeler.
Robert L. Souliere
FARMINGTON - Robert Louis Souliere, 44, of Ten Rod Road, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at home after a brief period of illness.
Born Aug. 6, 1955, in Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland, he was the son of Gerald L. and Pauline A. (Young) Souliere of Bingham, Maine. He had resided in Farmington since 1983, having previously lived in Portsmouth.
His hobby was recycling scrap metal.
He was the husband of Elizabeth Anne (Jones) Souliere.
In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include a son, Robert Louis "Bert" Souliere Jr. of Farmington; a daughter, Molly Margaret Souliere of Farmington; three brothers, Philip Souliere of Portsmouth, Gerald L. Souliere Jr. of Bingham, and Roger Souliere of Portsmouth; three sisters, Gloria Perrier of Stephenville Crossing, Susan Gowan of Florida and Elaine Wegner of Nevada; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine.
STONE
PORTSMOUTH - Cecile M. Stone, 74, of 65 Benson St., died Dec. 22, 1999. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Adult Day Group, 140 Court St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Renee M. Chick
DOVER - Renee M. Chick, 32, of Dover died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999.
Born on Feb. 9, 1967, in Pequannock, N.J. she was the daughter of Carol J.(Rollins) Yergeau and Ronald A. Manseau Sr.
She had lived in Kittery for several years before moving to Dover.
She worked many years at the Coachman Inn in Kittery and most recently for the Tie Plaza at the Fox Run Mall in Newington.
This past May, she graduated Phi Theta Kappa from McIntosh College.
Survivors include her parents; her daughter, Danielle M. Muscarello of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three sons, Daniel A. Chick, Jr., Christopher M. and Andrew J. Chick of Dover; a brother, Ronald A. Manseau, Jr. of Belmont, N.H.; three sisters, Nancy J. Manseau of Palmetto, Fla., Anna L. Parker of Somersworth, and Angelo D. Chick of Kittery.
Mary Welch
HAMPTON - Mary (McLaughlin) Welch, 72, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Exeter Healthcare after a lengthy period of illness.
Born Oct. 23, 1926, in Manchester, she was the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Warner) McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Manchester West High School and the Sacred Heart School of Nursing.
Until her retirement in 1980, she worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Infant Asylum, Sacred Heart Hospital, and Catholic Medical Center. After retiring, she moved to Hampton and worked at Exeter Hospital, Exeter Healthcare, and at Country Manor Nursing Home until 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas J. Welch Jr. and his wife, Linda (Weber) Welch of South Danville, N.H., and James J. Welch and his wife, Sharon (Testa) Welch of Portsmouth; two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Kathleen) Bouffard of North Andover, Mass., and Sharon A. Welch of Buena Park, Calif.; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Richard Welch.
Olive M. Langley Ring
HAMPTON - Olive M. Langley Ring, 87, of 3 Pawnee St., died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999 at Exeter Healthcare.
Born Nov. 1, 1911, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Dyer) Wood.
Mrs. Ring was a graduate of Manchester Central High School and attended Emerson College in Boston.
With her husband, she owned and operated Seaside Village Motel for 35 years and was also a real estate agent for many years. More recently, she worked for Jeanette's Sea Shore Shoppe in Rye Beach.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hampton Monday Club, Orient Chapter No. 22 O.E.S. of Exeter and was active with the local and state Republican Party.
After her retirement, she wintered in Florida for many years.
She was the wife of the late Donald A. Ring for 52 years. She was also predeceased by a son, Donald L. Ring.
She is survived by two sons, E. Errol Langley and his wife, Vicki, of Vero Beach, Fla., and Jay A. Ring and his wife, Peppa, of Hampton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Iona M. Barker Cash
PORTSMOUTH - Iona May Barker Cash died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth after a long period of illness.
Brn Oct. 22, 1926, in Naples, Maine, she was the youngest daughter of Irving and Eva Barker.
She attended Naples Elementary School and Bridgton (Maine) High School.
During World War II, Iona worked as a welder. She married Francis Cash _ a sailor _ in 1945 and moved with him to Annapolis, Md.
They returned to Maine in 1946 and worked at a mill. Their only son, Daniel, was born in 1947. The Cash family lived in Fryeburg, Maine, and Mexico, Maine, and worked at various shops in the area.
The family moved to Florida in 1969, where Iona worked at a fish farm. She and her husband opened a boarding home for the elderly in Tampa. Iona moved to New Hampshire in 1985 following the death of her husband.
She is survived by her son, Daniel F. Cash of Bridgton; two grandchildren, Daniel F. Cash, Jr., and Heather Denise Cash; many nieces and nephews; and a sister, Zydana Spiller of Casco, Maine and Portsmouth.
She is predeceased by her husband; her brother, Almon Barker of Naples; and a sister, Dorothy Mader of Naples. She is survived by her son, Daniel F. Cash of Bridgton; two grandchildren, Daniel F. Cash, Jr., and Heather Denise Cash; many nieces and nephews; and a sister, Zydana Spiller of Casco, Maine and Portsmouth.
Francis L. Chicoine
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. - Francis L. Chicoine, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Conn.
Born Aug. 31, 1917, in Livermore Falls, Maine, he was the son of the late Louis N. and Exilia M. (Bernard) Chicoine.
In his youth, Mr. Chicoine proudly served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and later, in the Army Air Corps during World War II, teaching French to pilots.
In 1960, he moved to Portsmouth where he was employed in the Naval Shipyard for many years. More recently, he was an employee at the Department of the Navy as a superintendent of shops in Hunters Point, Calif. He retired several years ago.
He was a member of the American Legion in St. Cloud, Fla., the American-Canadian Genealogical Society, the Senior Citizens of Jackson Street and was a communicant of St. Mary Church in Willimantic. Mr. Chicoine was an avid golfer and loved to sing and play his keyboard.
He was the husband of Serene (Desaultels) Gamache.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Gary and Kenneth Chicoine of Portsmouth, Mark Chicoine of Columbus, Ohio, and William Chicoine of Stickney, Ill.; five daughters, Gloria Chicoine of Linden, N.C., Marie Brown of Portsmouth, Anna Hanley of Lee, Margaret Roy of Eliot, and Natalie Hansen of Fairfield, Iowa. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include a sister, Rena Reynolds of Gloucester, N.J.; three stepbrothers, Albert Bernard, Gerard Bernard and Francis Bernard; and a stepsister, Arlene Castonguay. All are from Livermore Falls.
He was predeceased by a brother, Roland Chicoine, and a sister, Valerie Crossen.
Robert P. Potter
NORTH BERWICK - Robert P. Potter, 53, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at his residence.
Born July 19, 1946, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Calvin A. and Priscilla (Gobbi) Potter. He attended schools in Kittery, and graduated from Traip Academy in 1966.
He was a Army veteran who served in Vietnam and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9394 of Eliot.
He was employed at New Hampshire glass for more than 30 years.
He enjoyed camping, hiking and boating.
He was the husband of Barbara (Briggs) Potter.
In addition to his wife and his mother, survivors include two daughters, Rebecca M. and Priscilla L. Potter, both of North Berwick; three brothers, Calvin Potter of Eliot, Thomas Potter of Valdosta, Ga., and Daniel Potter of Parsonsfield, Maine; two sisters, Priscilla Strout of Savannah, Ga., and Constance Hand of Wells; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Charlotte Busby, who died Jan. 2, 1999.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Brain Tumor Society, 84 Seattle St., Boston, MA 02134-1245, or to the Visiting Nurse Service of Southern Maine Inc., 15 Industrial Park Road, Saco, ME 04072-9981, or to the charity of one's choice.
Julia E. Hanson
RYE - Funeral services for Mrs. Julia E. (Adams) Hanson, 91, of 7 Cole-Noyles Ave., was held on Monday at Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth. Dr. David Kerr, minister of the Community United Methodist Church, Byfield, Mass., officiated.
Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by the Rev. Kerr.
Pallbearers were Robert Copley, Michael Workman, Gene Challham, John Crossley, Jr., Anthony Challham, and Steve Hanson.
Daniel Wilson
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Memorial services for Mr. Daniel Wilson, 66, of 29 Bank St., were held Tuesday from Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth. The Rev. William Gardei, interim pastor of the United Methodist Church of Hampton, officiated.
Burial was in Sagamore Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal services by the Rev. Gardei.
Philip C. Nelson
PORTSMOUTH - Mr. Philip C. "Phil" Nelson, 59, of 204 Wibird St., died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at his home.
Born March 20, 1940, in Keene, N.H., he was the son of Charles F. and Alma M. (McConnell) Nelson.
Phil was a 1958 graduate and class president of Groveton High School in Groveton, N.H. He was a 1962 graduate of Plymouth State College in Plymouth, N.H., where he played basketball and baseball all four years. He received his master's degree in education from the University of Maine, Portland-Gorham. In 1984, he received a master's degree in guidance from Plymouth State College.
A teacher, coach and independent artist, Phil had been employed by the Marlborough School System, Spaulding High School in Rochester, and the Portsmouth School System for 28 years, retiring after 35 years in 1997.
He attended the North Congregational Church in Portsmouth, was a member of Humane Lodge No. 21 F & AM in Rochester, and was a member of many art associations. Phil had recently been commissioned to paint a portrait of Eileen Foley, former mayor of Portsmouth.
Phil was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather who thoroughly enjoyed his art studio and painting. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, baseball, basketball and music.
Phil belonged to the NHIAA, coached three Class S state Championships in basketball in Marlborough, N.H. and was a Special Olympics coach and supporter.
He was the husband of Cheryl Nelson for 13 years,
In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother, Douglas A. Nelson and wife, Jean, of Keene, N.H.; three children, Timothy C. Nelson, and his wife, Dale, of Rochester, Suzanne N. Mongeon and her husband, Gary, of Barrington, and Tanya Holmes and her husband, Anthony, of Somersworth,; four grandchildren, Devon Scott Mongeon, Haley Kathleen Mongeon, Chloe Anna Nelson and Chase Anthony Holmes; and several aunts, uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.
