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Mafalda G. DeGregorio
Thursday, August 9, 2001
Mafalda G. (Champy) DeGregorio, 93, of Andover, died Sunday, Aug. 5 at Wingate Nursing Home.
Mrs. DeGregorio worked at the former Wood Mills of Lawrence, Raytheon Co. in Andover and retired from DASA Corp. in Andover. For several years, she and her husband owned and operated the former Central Cafe on Post Office Avenue in Andover.
She was born and educated in Lawrence. She lived in Andover for more than 50 years.
She was the widow of Victor DeGregorio.
Members of her family include her sisters, Elizabeth Santhomas of Methuen, and Alberta Massa and Irene Saccuzzo, both of Andover; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also mother of the late Richard DeGregorio.
There were no calling hours and funeral services were private. Cremation will take place.
Arrangements were by Charles Dewhirst, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 33 Pearson St., Andover.
Richard W. Lally
Thursday, August 9, 2001
Richard W. Lally, 71, of Andover died Sunday, Aug. 5.
Mr. Lally was president of Lally Real Estate and also owned Barnard Insurance Agency, both in Andover.
Born in Reading, he was educated in Reading and Lawrence. He attended Lenox Preparatory School and Trinity College, where he graduated cum laude.
During World War II, Mr. Lally served as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.
He was the widower of Patricia (Barnard) Lally.
Members of his family include his son, Richard W. Lally Jr. of Andover. He was also father of the late Court B. Lally.
Memorial contributions may be made to Creative Living Inc., 368 South Main St., Andover, MA 01810.
There were no calling hours and funeral services were private.
Arrangements were by Charles Dewhirst, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 33 Pearson St., Andover.
Frances Rosman
Thursday, August 9, 2001
Frances (Goldberg) Rosman, 95, died Saturday, Aug. 4 at Wingate Nursing Home after a long illness.
Born and educated in Lawrence, where she lived all her life, Mrs. Rosman was a clerk at the Andover office of the Internal Revenue Service. She was a longtime member of the Sisterhood Congregation Ansha Shulim of Lawrence and Congregation Tifereth Israel.
Members of her family include her husband, Nathan Rosman; son, Bernard Rosman of Newton; daughter, Linda Siegenthaler of Silver Spring, Md.; and two granddaughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Ansha Shulim, 411 Hampshire St., Lawrence, MA 01841.
Alice H. Wenzel
Thursday, August 9, 2001
Alice H. (Higginbottom) Wenzel, 96, of Washington Park, Andover, died Thursday, Aug. 2 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in Denton, Lancashire, England, she moved to this country when she was 4, attended Methuen schools and graduated from Searles High School. Mrs. Wenzel was a longtime North Andover resident before recently moving to Washington Park. She was also a former resident of Uxbridge.
She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Methuen and its Girl Friendly Society. She was also a member of the North Andover Women's Club and a founding member of the Uxbridge Women's Club.
During World War II, Mrs. Wenzel was a plane spotter and volunteered at the Veterans Administration Cushing Hospital in Framingham. She also volunteered at Lawrence General Hospital with patients and in the thrift shop and was recognized for more than 7,000 hours of service.
An artist, Mrs. Wenzel's oil paintings appeared at several private exhibits.
She was the widow of Paul J. Wenzel.
Members of her family include her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jane and Robert Dawe of North Andover, Barbara and Edmond Boucher of Avon, Conn., and Paula and Robert Stewart of Newburyport; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 90 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Homes of North Andover and Andover.
Dorothy M. Gamache
Thursday, August 16, 2001
Dorothy M. (Willette) Gamache, 77, of Lawrence, died Friday, Aug. 10 at Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover.
Mrs. Gamache was a public speaking teacher in Lawrence and Methuen schools and Staley College for several years. She also was a teacher's aide at Oliver and Frost schools in Lawrence for several years before she retired.
Born and educated in Lawrence, she graduated from St. Mary's High School. She received a bachelor's degree in oratory at Staley College of Spoken Words in Boston.
Members of her family include her husband of five years, Roland Gamache; mother, Alice (Dobbins) Willette of Andover; sister, Barbara Sullivan of Andover; sons, Stephen Couture of Cape Cod and David Couture of Harwich; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the widow of Gerald Couture.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements were by Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen.
Raymond C. Pucci
Thursday, August 16, 2001
Raymond C. Pucci, 86, of North Andover and formerly of Andover, died Monday, Aug. 13 at Kindred Hospital in Peabody.
Mr. Pucci worked in the automotive and farm equipment business and for several years he was parts and service manager at Shawsheen Equipment Co. in Andover.
He was born and educated in Lawrence. He lived in Andover for 38 years.
A musician, Mr. Pucci played the saxophone and clarinet with local dance bands and was a member of the original Italian Colonial Band.
He attended Holy Rosary Church.
During World War II, Mr. Pucci served in the Army as a technical sergeant with Headquarters Co. 1st Battalion, 276th Infantry Regiment. He fought in Rome, at the Arno, in southern France, the Rhineland and central France and received the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Croix de Guerre with Palin, American Defense Service Medal and European, African, Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Service Arrowhead.
Members of his family include his wife, Mary (Grasso) Pucci; son, Raymond C. Pucci of Lexington; sisters, Jennie Pucci of North Andover and Teresa Hannan of Andover; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex St., Lawrence, MA 01840.
Calling hours were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence.
Clement W. Rodden
Thursday, August 16, 2001
Clement W. Rodden, 78, of Andover, died Tuesday, Aug. 7 at home.
Born and educated in Lawrence, he graduated from Lawrence High School.
Mr. Rodden was a sales representative in the Boston area for about 20 years for Brown & Bigelow of St. Paul, Minn.
Before that, he worked for New England Life and Massachusetts Mutual Life insurance companies.
During World War II, Mr. Rodden served in the Navy, serving as a radioman second class on the USNAAB, Plymouth, Escort Sweeper Group, USS Lyon, USS Ticonderoga, USS Essex and Commander Carrier Division Two.
He received the World War II Victory Medal, European African Ribbon with two stars, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two stars and American Area Ribbon.
Members of his family include his wife of 55 years, Loyce (Bowes) Rodden; sons, Jeffrey W. Rodden and his wife Karen of Keene, N.H., William C. Rodden of Dorchester and Timothy D. Rodden and his wife Susan of Billerica; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne L. and Raymond Cavanagh of Atkinson, N.H., and Paula A. and Russell Paravecchio of Bellevue, Wash.; brother, Vincent of Littleton, N.H.; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805; or Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Arrangements were by John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, 35 Merrimack St., North Andover.
