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Christena V. Magee
Thursday, June 14, 2001
Christena V. (MacDougall) Magee, 88, of Andover died Tuesday, June 5 at Woodbriar of Wilmington.
She was born and educated in Boston. She lived in Andover for 38 years after moving from Arlington.
Mrs. Magee was a housewife. She was the first president of the Woburn Country Club Women's Golf Association.
She was the widow of John E. Magee. Members of her family include son and daughter-in-law, John E. "Jack" Jr. and Geri Magee of Andover; sister, Mary Horan of Wellesley; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., North Reading.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140.
James R. V. DeBiase
Thursday, June 14, 2001
James R. V. DeBiase, 85, a resident of Railroad Street for the last 19 years, died Thursday, June 7 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Mr. DeBiase was a barber, and worked mostly at the VA Hospital in Providence, R.I. After retiring, he was a foreman of the Catholic Cemeteries in Rhode Island.
Born and educated in Rhode Island, he was a former resident of Warren, R.I.
During World War II, Mr. DeBiase served in the Army.
He attended St. Mark's Church in Cranston, R.I., and St. Michael's Church in North Andover.
Mr. DeBiase was a volunteer fireman in Warren and was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post in Cranston. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans in Rhode Island and the Italio-American Club of Warren.
He was a member and past president of the Andover Commons Associates. He had coached an American Legion baseball team.
Members of his family include his wife of 51 years, Virginia R. (Swanson) DeBiase; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Joseph J. Lynch of North Andover; brother, Louis of Warren; sisters Josephine Aurelio of Cumberland, R.I., and Frances Santagata of Warren; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Massachusetts Memorial Processing Center, Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150.
Grace V. Thomson
Thursday, June 14, 2001
Grace V. Thomson, 92, of Andover, died Sunday, June 10 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Mrs. Thomson was a waitress at the former Ford's Coffee Shop on Main Street, and also at the Shawsheen Luncheonette.
She was a member of Free Christian Church.
She loved to braid rugs in her spare time.
She was the widow of Alexander Thomson. Members of her family include her sons and daughter-in-laws, Alexander Jr. and Margaret Thomson and Alan and Susan Thomson, all of Andover; sister, Olive McCann of Methuen, two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Free Christian Church, 31 Elm St., Andover, 01810.
Jessie M. Jewel
Thursday, June 14, 2001
Jessie M. (Bissett) Jewel, 81, of North Andover, died Tuesday, June 12 at Prescott House Nursing Home.
Born in Andover, she graduated from Punchard High School.
Mrs. Jewel was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for several church activities and fund-raisers, and was an usher at Sunday services.
Members of her family include her husband of 62 years, Henry A. Jewel; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Linda of Perinville, N.J.; sisters, Ina Donohue and Lillian Reed, both of Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are scheduled for today, Thursday, June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Peters Street, North Andover, MA 01845; or Cochich ewick Masonic Lodge AF&AM, Endowment Fund, Box 592, North Andover, MA 01845; or American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Rose R. Beal
Thursday, June 21, 2001
Rose Rita (Finnocharo) Beal, 82, formerly of Lawrence, died Friday, June 15 at Wingate Nursing Home.
Born in Methuen, Mrs. Beal worked for many years as a presser at Barrett's Warehouse in Lawrence. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence, and was dedicated to her family.
She was the widow of Ralph Beal. Members of her family includer her daughter, Francena M. Sousa of Lawrence; son, Ralph Beal Jr. of Saugus; one brother; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Hart-Wallace Funeral Home, 107 S. Broadway, Lawrence.
Ruth Sobil
Thursday, June 21, 2001
Ruth (Sokol) Sobil, 69, of Menlo Park, Calif. and formerly of Andover, died Saturday, June 16.
Born in Chelsea, she attended Winthrop schools. After getting married in 1952, she lived in Lawrence and Andover before moving to California three years ago.
Mrs. Sobil was a homemaker. She received a bachelor's degree in 1973 from Merrimack College.
She was a member of Temple Emanuel of Andover, Hadassah and Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel for several years.
Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Marc Sobil and Ilona Sockol of Palo Alto, Calif.; and one grandson.
Memorial week was observed in California.
Arrangements were by Goldman-Fisher Funeral Chapel in Malden.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Lillian Connolly
Thursday, June 21, 2001
Lillian (Garrity) Connolly, 86, of Lakeland, Fla. and formerly of Andover, died Sunday, June 17 in Lakeland.
Mrs. Connolly worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston, for nearly 25 years.
She was born and educated in Brookline. During her retirement, she enjoyed art classes at the Andover Senior Center and spent several years painting in both watercolor and oils, as well as creating works in Japanese needlepoint.
She was the widow of John A. Connolly. Members of her family include her sons and daughters-in-law, John A. and Deborah Connolly of Glen Burnie, Md., and Robert and Clare Connolly of Lakeland; daughter and son-in-law, E. Judith and Arthur Perdigao of Andover; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
There are no calling hours.
A private funeral service was scheduled for today, Thursday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at Burke Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St., Andover. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover.
Memorial contributions may be made to Andover Senior Center, 36 Bartlet St., Andover, 01810.
George J. Milne
Thursday, June 21, 2001
George J. Milne, 89, of Andover, died Tuesday, June 12 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Mr. Milne worked at Tyer Rubber Co. for 47 years. He was also a bartender at Kitty's Restaurant and other local restaurants.
He was educated in Andover schools and graduated from Lawrence High School.
During World War II, Mr. Milne served in the Army Air Corps as a staff sergeant with the 513th Fighter Squadron, and received a bronze star for his service. While in the Air Corps, he was an airplane and engine mechanic.
He was a member of St. Augustine Church.
Mr. Milne was commander of the Andover VFW Post 2128, a member of Lawrence Elks Lodge 65 and a member of Andover Haven & Blake Association.
He put flags on veterans' graves for 40 years. Because of his long service to the town and his country, he was named honorary grand marshal for the 2001 Memorial Day Parade.
Members of his family include his wife of 48 years, Carmelina (Patane) Milne of Andover; two nieces; and two nephews.
Arrangements were by Burke Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley VNA, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.
