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William H. Caffrey
YORK - William H. Caffrey, 55, of One Hawthorne Lane, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a courageous 1^4-year battle with bone marrow cancer.
Born in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of Raymond F. and Ruth D. (Scanlon) Caffrey. He was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence.
He served a three-year tour of duty aboard ship in the Navy before becoming a reporter-photographer for the Lawrence Eagle Tribune.
He next served as director of public relations at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lowell, Mass., then as director of public relations at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Mass.
In 1984, he joined Bay State Gas Co. as community relations manager in Lawrence. In 1988, he was transferred to Portsmouth to serve as community and government relations manager at Northern Utilities Natural Gas.
He was a communicant of St. Christopher by the Sea Church of York. He was active in the community, serving as chairman of the school board at St. Augustine's Parish as well as a member of its administration commission and bingo committee.
He also served as chairman of the Lawrence zoning board of appeals and was active in other organizations, including the United Way and the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club.
He was the husband of Cathleen M. (Barrett) Caffrey of York.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Susan P. (Cyr) Miller and her husband, Russell H. Miller, of Braintree, Mass., Sara E. (Cyr) Alai and her husband, Peter J. Alai, of Mount Arlington, N.J., and Meaghan C. Caffrey of York; three grandchildren, Joshua and Timothy Miller, and Emma Alai; two brothers, Thomas F. Caffrey and his wife, Eleanor, of Lawrence, Mass., and Raymond F. Caffrey and his wife, Pauline, of Garland, Texas; a sister, Georgia R. Caffrey of Moody, Maine; and many nieces and nephews.
Nicholas Mangos
PORTSMOUTH - Nicholas Mangos, 70, of Portsmouth, formerly of Lynn, Mass., died Monday, July 26, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Christos and Cleoniki (Niketas) Mangos. He lived in Lynn, returned to Greece, where he was educated, and then returned to Lynn in 1947. He resided there until moving to Salisbury, Mass., and in 1985, he moved to Portsmouth.
He and his wife were the owners and operators of the Paragone Restaurant in Salisbury for several years.
He was a former member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
He was the husband of Lillian (Kardasis) Mangos for 50 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Claire Mangos of Portsmouth; four brothers, Peter Mangos of Florida, Charles Mangos of Lynn, Harry Mangos of Lynn, and Angelo Mangos of Swampscott, Mass.; three grandchildren, Vanessa, Carissa and Alex Mangos; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Christy Mangos; and a sister, Mary Mariano.
Marion P. Madsen
PORTSMOUTH - Marion P. (Lloyd) Madsen, of 4 Simonds Road, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999.
Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of Mary (Murray) and Robert W. Lloyd. She attended Mount St. Joseph Academy and Kathleen Dell Secretarial School. For many years, she worked as a secretary at station WNAC in Boston and later as a secretary to the late Judge Samuel Levy in Portsmouth.
She was an active member of the Retired Officers Wives Club, Rye Over 55 Club, St. James Couples Club, and was active in the Outreach Program at St. Theresa Church. For many years, she was an active volunteer with the Family Services Program at Pease Air Force Base.
She was the wife of Maj. Earl H. Madsen, retired, for 46 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include four children, Donna Caswell of Dover, Michael Madsen and his wife, Christine, of Methuen, Mass., Brian Madsen of Durham, and Douglas Madsen and his wife, Valerie, of Lee; five grandchildren, Sarah Caswell, Lindsay Madsen, and Kevin, Brendan and Ryan Madsen; a sister, Eunice Bliss and her husband, Fred, of Needham, Mass.; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
Michael John Simonelli
BEVERLY, Mass. - Michael John "Chick" Simonelli, 37, died suddenly Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at Beverly Hospital, Beverly.
Born April 3, 1962, in Malden, Mass., he was the son of Michael L. and Mary T. (Cali) Simonelli. He was a graduate of Malden Catholic and received an associate's degree from Bunker Hill Community College. A longtime resident of Melrose, he lived in Beverly for two years.
He worked as a cook for the Cedar Glen Nursing Home and Stromberg's Restaurant in Salem. Prior to that, he worked for a long time at the Fleet Center.
In 1990, his father donated a kidney to him.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Bill Franklin of Danvers, Mass.; a niece, Alicia M. Franklin of Danvers; a nephew, Andrew E. Franklin of Danvers; an aunt, the Honorable Jacqueline Pitts of Portsmouth; an uncle, Arthur Simonelli of Lawrence, Mass; a grandmother, Catherine Simonelli of Lawrence; and many cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by two grandfathers, Michael Simonelli and Salvatore Cali; and a grandmother, Mildred Cali.
John A. Littlefield Sr.
MULBERRY, Fla. - John A. Littlefield Sr., formerly of Seabrook, N.H., died Monday, July 26, 1999.
Born Oct. 3, 1950, he was a 1970 graduate of Winnacunnet High School and a 1979 graduate of McLennan Community College.
He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1970-74.
He was the husband of Denise Littlefield.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Christine M. Littlefield of Laconia, N.H.; two sons, John A. Littlefield Jr. of Laconia and Jason A. Littlefield of Mulberry, Fla.; two sisters, Martha L. Settles, his twin, and Annie M. Haughton, both of Seabrook; five grandchildren; an uncle, Percy R. Stanley of Seabrook; two nieces; a nephew; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Flossie M. (Stanley) Littlefield; a brother, Alfred C. Kelly; and a granddaughter, Amelia J. Boucher.
Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery at the family's convenience. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
John W. Hook
EXETER - Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for John W. Hook, of 4 Remicks Lane, Kittery, from the Brewitt Funeral Home in Exeter. The Rev. Dr. Lyman O. Baier, L.M., of the Newfields Community Church, officiated.
Eulogies were given by the son-in-law of the deceased, William Markey of Newmarket, and Arthur A. Dudley of Exeter.
Burial was in Exeter Cemetery.
Louise M. Rand
RICHMOND, Vt. - Louise M. Rand, 94, a longtime resident of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, Vt.
Born Aug. 14, 1904, in Skowhegan, Maine, she was the daughter of Maurice and Martha (Holden) Mitchell. She had been a resident of Brownway Residence in Richmond since June of 1994.
She was a first-grade teacher in Portsmouth for 25 years. She was an active member of the North Congregational Church of Portsmouth for years, and served on various committees. She was member of the New Hampshire Retired Teachers Association and the Portsmouth Garden Club. She was an ardent gardener and had beautiful flower gardens of her own. She was also fond of bird watching.
She was the wife of Clifton Rand, who died in 1970.
She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Marilyn and James Toner of Jericho, Vt., and Priscilla and Leslie Young of Tempe, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Eleanor McLaughlin of Portsmouth, in 1993; and a sister, Mildred DeButts of Portsmouth, in 1986.
Adelaide M. Willey
HAMPTON - The funeral for Adelaide M. Willey, 84, formerly of Hampton, was held Wednesday from Remick & Gendron Funeral Home.
Services were conducted at First Congregational Church. The Rev. Deborah B. Knowlton, pastor, officiated.
Barbara Flocco was organist and pianist. Karen Cameron was soloist.
Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Northfield, Vt. The committal service was conducted by James M. Willey, son of the deceased.
Gloria M. Blanchard
YORK - Gloria (Mazuca) Blanchard, 74, of 6 Cameo Drive, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at York Hospital.
Born June 1, 1925, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of Francis and Florence (Zimmerman) Mazuca. She was a 1943 graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo.
She was a member of the First Parish Church of York and was the founder of the SERRV store at the church, selling handcrafted articles from developing countries.
She was the wife of Francis Wood Blanchard of York.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Diana Frazier Mortimore of Toronto; two stepdaughters, Carol Blanchard Kenyon of Rochester, N.Y., and Patricia Blanchard Freitag of East Norwalk, Conn.; a stepson, Thomas Blanchard of Huntington Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren, Joshua Frazier, Jason Freitag, Justin Freitag, Brian Freitag, Bonnie Blanchard and Jenny Blanchard; and a great-granddaughter, Brittany.
Gerald J. Perusse
SEABROOK - Gerald J. "Jerry" Perusse, 88, of 14 Farm Lane, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass.
Born Oct. 2, 1910, in a lumber camp in Kennebunkport, Maine, he was the son of the late Leon and Laura (Rondeau) Perusse.
He lived in Seabrook for 67 years, coming from Amesbury, Mass.
In his early years, he worked as a millwright in the shoe industry before he opened his variety and grocery store at his residence on Farm Lane. For 30 years, from 1949 to 1979, he operated Perusse Variety Store and worked as a self-employed painter. In his semi-retirement years, he sold candy and soft drinks, and the store continued to be a bus stop for local children waiting to go to school.
He was a charter member of the Seabrook Fireman's Association and was a member of the Seacoast Anti-Pollution League (SAPL).
He was the husband of Carlene F. (Carter) Perusse for 67 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Laura E. Turcotte of Seabrook, and Sheila A. Blanchette of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Pierre Perusse of Haverhill, Mass.; a sister, Mary Bergeron of Amesbury; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Timothy Turcotte, who died in 1998.
Rita E. Osmo
PORTSMOUTH - Rita E. Osmo, 75, of 113 Springbrook Circle, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a brief period of illness.
Born Nov. 19, 1923, in Maynard, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cecelia (Driscoll) Lingley.
She was the wife of Jorma Osmo for 55 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Linda) Grucel, of North Conway; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Russell Young
YOUNG - Russell E. Young, 74, of Cider Hill Road, York, died Aug. 3, 1999. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the First Parish Cemetery, York. There are no visiting hours. Memorial donations may be made to the York Village Fire Department, 1 Firehouse Drive, York, ME 03909. Arrangements by Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York.
Allen R. Henderson
NEWMARKET - Allen Russell Henderson, 64, of Grant Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, after a long period of illness.
Born April 21, 1935, in Osterburg, Pa., he was the son of Clarence and Alice (Russell) Henderson. Raised in Pennsylvania, he was a graduate of Osterburg High School.
He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and continued his career with more than 20 years of service. He was a vehicle mechanic and retired as technical sergeant in 1975. After the service, he was a manager with Tim Craig Laundromat and later worked for Northeast Parts Depot, retiring in 1998.
He had been a resident of Newmarket for 20 years, and formerly resided in Nottingham. He was active in veterans affairs and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans N.H. Chapter No. 13 of Exeter and a member of the Robert G. Durgin A.L. Post No. 67 of Newmarket.
He was the husband of Alice (Elliott) Henderson for 23 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, David Henderson of Osterburg, Pa., Steven Henderson of Jacksonville, Fla., Richard Henderson and Danny Henderson, both of Bedford, Pa.; a stepson, William Saulnier of Gilford, N.H.; a daughter, Pamela Moore of Jackson, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Brenda Saulnier of Tampa, Fla., and Julie Kline of McClure, Pa.; a brother, Harold "Bud" Henderson of Osterburg, Pa.; three sisters, Joyce Latta and Dolores Pepple, both of Everett, Pa., and Virginia Synder of Bedford, Pa.; many grandchildren; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by a brother, Ned Henderson, who died in World War II.
Sophie Chamberlin
DOVER - Sophie Kageleiry Chamberlin, 74, of 609 Central Ave., died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Haverhill, Mass., after a period of failing health.
Born Jan. 17, 1925, in Dover, she was the daughter of Charles and Diamond (Bograkos) Kageleiry. She had lived in Pennsylvania for 13 years, but had resided in Dover for most of her life.
She was a telephone operator for the Bell Companies for 40 years, until her retirement in 1996, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol L. Johnson of San Antonio, and Roileen Chamberlin and her husband, James Babson, of Haverhill, Mass.; four grandchildren, Jamie Smith of Lewisburg, Pa., Omar Rodriquez Jr. of Loredo, Texas, Jennifer Johnson of San Antonio, and Diana Chamberlin Babson of Haverhill; two great-grandchildren, Todd Smith and Zachary Smith, both of Lewisburg, Penn.; six brothers, Zacharias Kageleiry, James Kageleiry, George Kageleiry, Harry Kageleiry, and Gregory Kageleiry, all of Dover, and Peter Kageleiry of Derry; one sister, Mary Yannekis of Concord; several nieces and nephews; and grandnephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a brother, Nicholas Kageleiry, in 1988.
