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Barnstable
2011, Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA, Obituary
Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA) - December 8, 2011
Lorraine Ann (O'Brien) Karnicki, formerly
of Northampton, passed away Dec. 4, 2011, quietly surrounded by family in her
home in Monument Beach on Cape Cod. Lorraine was born Sept. 8, 1927, in
Hartford, Conn., and grew up in Holyoke, where she attended high school and
college.
She also lived in Greenfield and Washington, D.C. After marrying
her late husband, Paul James Karnicki, she moved to
Northampton, where she lived until 1974. Subsequently, they moved to Monument Beach.
She then worked for the next 18 years for the U.S. Coast Guard Exchange System
in an accounting and bookkeeping career until her retirement in 1992.
She was the eldest of four children, and was predeceased by her
mother and father, Sylvia and Thomas E. O'Brien, and her brother, Stephen
O'Brien.
She is survived by her sister and brother, Judith Fagan of Monument
Beach and Thomas O'Brien of West Carrollton, Ohio; her youngest daughter, Helen-Ann Blankenship; her son,
Damon Paul Blankenship, of Monument Beach; her eldest daughter,
Sylvia Scarborough and her husband Johnny of Medway and their children: Johnny
Jr., Keith, Sandra and Adam Scarborough. Lorraine also leaves behind eight
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was greatly
loved by anyone who knew her.
Lorraine was especially intelligent and compassionate. She loved
reading, especially the newspaper, and was very abreast of world events. She
was an avid New York Times crossword connoisseur and loved a difficult challenge.
She was always full of life with a positive attitude. She loved ballroom
dancing and was always young at heart. She had a strong will to live; she was a
courageous, beautiful, elegant, and dignified lady. She had great devotion to
and a deep love for her family. She had a practical, logical mind, sharp wit,
keen intuition, a great sense of humor and a loving heart. She was the perfect
wife, mother, grandmother and best friend. She will be missed beyond words, and
her absence will forever leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who love her.
Lorraine was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist's Catholic Church in
Pocasset.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, from 1 to 2 p.m.
at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne,
followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. A private burial
will take place at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Bristol
2012, Somerset, Bristol Co., MA, Obituary
The Herald News, (Fall River, MA) - February 25, 2012
Eleanor (Kowalski) Fitzpatrick, "Lee", age 93, of
Somerset died February 24, 2012. She was the wife of the late William Vincent
Fitzpatrick. Born and raised in Fall River, she moved to Somerset 52 years ago.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick worked at the former Firestone Tire and Rubber in
Fall River for several years. She was a graduate of BMC Durfee
High School, Class of 1936, served in the United States Military both with the
WAC's and WAVE's during World War II, and was a communicant of St. Patrick's
Church in Somerset.
Surviving: a daughter Dolores M. Blankenship of Somerset, 2 granddaughters: April L.
Lynch and Audra Bouchard, 1 great grandson Cameron Lynch, 1 sister and several
nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10AM in
the Waring-Sullivan Home Of Memorial Tribute At Rose
E. Sullivan, 866 County St. Somerset. Burial in Notre Dame
Cemetery, Fall River.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Essex
2011, Ipswich, Essex Co., MA, Obituary
The Salem News, (Beverly, MA) - July 19, 2011
Clarence W. (Bruce) Bryant, Jr., of Ipswich, died Thursday, July
14, 2011, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after his illness. He was the husband of the late Ann J.
Bryant, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born Dec. 10, 1928 in
Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Florence J.
(Johnson) Bryant.
He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant in
the Military Police Corps after over 20 years of service, serving in World War
II, Korea and Vietnam. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Army
Commendation award with oak leaf cluster (2nd award), and numerous Theater and
Campaign awards with battle stars. Upon retirement, he was employed by the
former Ann & Hope Store and Zayre's, followed by
many years as the shoe department manager at the former Hill's Family Store in
Ipswich. He was also recognized for his work with the implementation of the
Enhanced 911 system in Ipswich and Rowley. Bruce was an active member of First
Church in Ipswich, and served on many committees and boards. He enjoyed
traveling, playing golf and tennis with his late wife.
Bruce is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David B. and Debra
Bryant of York, Pa.; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Norman Colter of Ipswich; his son and daughter-in-law, Dana B. and
Judy Bryant of Epping, N.H.; his grandchildren, Kara Lynn Bryant of York, Pa.,
Shannon and Heather Colter of Ipswich, and Jonathan
and Daniel Bryant of Epping, N.H.; his sister,
Norma Jean Blankenship of Lynchburg, Va.; and many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two
brothers, Robert and Samuel.
His memorial service will be held at First Church in Ipswich on
Sunday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lynn, Essex Co., MA, Obituary
Published in Boston Herald on September 4,
2011
Sammie “Sissy” Gail Blankenship, age 68, of Lynn, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away
September 1, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Aileen Mullins. She was a
wonderful, caring and loving person who always put others before herself. She
will be missed by many.
Sammie is survived
by her sister and brother-in-law, Joetta and Dan
Silva of Saugus, her brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Sue Mullins of
Stoneham, many nieces and nephews, among them, Edward Mullins, who she raised,
great nieces and nephews, cousins and an aunt. She was the sister of the late
K. Quinton Mullins, and the late Timothy Mullins.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend Graveside
Services in Lindenwood Cemetery, Montvale Ave,
Stoneham, on Wednesday at 2:00 P.M.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
2012, Orange, Franklin Co., MA, Obituary
The Recorder, (Greenfield, MA) - March 3, 2012
Sherry Ann Fiske, 62, of 34 Bacon St., Orange, died (March 2, 2012)
at home after a courageous 4+ year battle with cancer. Sherry was born in
Gardner on Nov. 13, 1949 to the late William Charles MacEwen
and Patricia Ann (Taintor) Parker.
She grew up in Phillipston and Athol and
graduated from Athol High School in 1967. Sherry was the co-owner of Sherry
& Diane Catering before becoming the Food Service Director of the Orange
Elementary Schools. Prior to her retirement in June 2008, Sherry was an
integral part in the innovation of new ideas in the school kitchens. Through
grants and other creative means, she implemented an electronic ticketing system
and free breakfast, farm to table, and summer feeding programs. She
participated in conferences across the state to keep up on legislation and
opportunities she could use to improve her programs. During employment, and
even after retirement, she was often asked to consult with other food services
directors so they could learn from her. She participated in the 20-mile Walk
for Hunger several years in a row and enjoyed painting and participating in craft
fairs with her friends as the 3 Sisters Crafters. She also enjoyed traveling,
riding her motorcycle, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Sherry was predeceased by her husband of 22 years, Keith Fiske, and
also by her first husband, Peter Softic. She was a
loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Times spent with
her family and friends were most important to Sherry.
She will be remembered and missed by her mother: Patricia A. Parker
of Orange; her siblings: Diane Blankenship and her husband Brian of Athol, William MacEwen
and his wife Fran of Brookville, PA, and Brian MacEwen
of Petersham; her beloved children: Jodi A. Coverly and her husband Scott of Shrewsbury, Peter J. Softic and fiance Cindy Doyle of
Athol, Marcy L. Kelley and her husband Paul of Leominster; her treasured
grandchildren: Devon and Dawson Softic, Colin and
Cali Laakso and Meghan and Sean Doyle, and several
nieces and nephews. Additionally, she leaves her mother-in-law, Nancy Fiske;
her stepson, William Fiske; her step-granddaughter, Chelsea Fiske, along with
countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her.
There will be no services Sherry chose to participate in the
Anatomical Gift Program at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School with the hope that she could contribute to the
future of medical education and research.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Middlesex
2011, Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
The Milford Daily News, (MA) - July 10, 2011
Ralph Leroy Sprague, 70, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his
home in Hopkinton. Born in Uxbridge, he was the son of the late Ernest Elgin
Sprague and Ollie "Olive"
Jane ( Blankenship ) Sprague and the stepson of the late Millicent
(Stanley) (Jenks) Sprague. Ralph moved to Hopkinton as a young man and worked
as a painter until he retired. He enjoyed reading, fishing, horticulture and
solitude.
He is survived by his sister, Charlotte M. Natyniak
of N. Smithfield, R.I.; many nieces and nephews; his former wife, Christina
Poirier, and her family; as well as many friends and neighbors.
He is predeceased by his siblings, David, Hollis and Patricia
Miller; his niece, Dawn (Miller) Gurney, and nephew, Darrell Miller.
All are welcome to attend a graveside service Saturday, July 16, at
noon in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Tewksbury, Middlesex Co., MA, Obituary
Boston Herald (MA) - January 30, 2012
Katherine M. (Boncore) Hubbard, age 99, a
long-time resident of Tewksbury, formerly of Wilmington, January 28, 2012.
Katherine was the beloved mother of Donald Hubbard and his wife
Diana of Atkinson, NH, Allen Hubbard and his wife Sherry of Tewksbury, and the
late Earl F. Hubbard, Jr. Loving "Grammy Tina" of 10 grandchildren,
and 23 great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late
Charles and Louise (Rizzo) Boncore. Dear sister of Angelo Boncore
of Somerville, Dorothy
Blankenship of Tewksbury, the
late Pauline Gennaco, Mary Garten,
and Louise Puckett, Katherine is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc.,
187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, for a Funeral Service on Wednesday,
February 1st, at 11:00 A.M.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Plymouth
2011, Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, Obituary
The Patriot Ledger, (Quincy, MA) - May 17, 2011
Lorraine McCulloch, age 77, of Plymouth, formerly of Duxbury, died
Sunday, May 15 at her home in Plymouth.
Loving mother of Shawn P. Kelly and his wife Kim of Westfield,
Susan A. Harrington and her husband Brian of Plymouth, Sharon K. Blankenship and her husband James of Halifax, and Sandra M. Racicot of Halifax; step-mother of
Jonathan McCullochof Taunton, Jill Gomez of
Plainville, and Jennifer Martina of Marshfield; loving grandmother of 17 and
great-grandmother of three. She was the sister of the late Charlotte M.
Sullivan.
Born Sept. 11, 1933 in Dorchester, a
daughter of the late John J. and Margaret M. (Queen) Sullivan. Lorraine worked as production supervisor
for Ocean Spray Cranberries, retiring after 30 years and was an avid fan of the
Red Sox.
Funeral from the Cartmell Funeral home,
150 Court St., Plymouth on Thursday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at
St. Bonaventure's Church, in Manomet, at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will take place at the Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com