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Dorothy V. Chaisson
PORTSMOUTH - Memorial services for Dorothy V. (Dixon) Chaisson, 85, of 928 South St., were held from Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, with services at the Advent Christian Church, Portsmouth. The Rev. David S. McCarthy, pastor, officiated. Organist was Priscilla Marshall.
In attendance were members of the church, representatives from Portsmouth Housing Authority, the AARP and the Senior Center.
Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eliot, Maine with committal services by the Rev. McCarthy.
Daniel Rothstein
PORTSMOUTH - Daniel Rothstein, M.D., died in Portsmouth, on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999.
He was born in Manhattan on Feb. 4, 1908, the son of immigrant parents.
He graduated with honors from Alfred University in 1931 and attended medical school in Bonn, Germany. Following the completion of his medical training, he served as a medical officer in the CCC where he met his wife of 37 years, Wrenna Fulton.
He served in the Army Air Corps from 1939 to 1945. He then settled in Rockville Centre, N.Y., where he practiced medicine until his retirement in 1973. He served as the island physician at his place of retirement, Mohegan Island, Maine.
He was predeceased by his wife.
Survivors include eight children, Lois Fowler of Kennebunk, John Rothstein of Kittery, Stephen Rothstein of Clinton, Tenn.; Robert Rothstein of Minneapolis, Douglas Rothstein of San Francisco, Samuel Rothstein of St. Louis; Rachel and Rebecca Rothstein of Sarasota, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Marie A. Hamel
PORTSMOUTH - Marie A. (Tremblay) Hamel, 86, of 248 Peverly Hill Road, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at the Riverside Nursing Home in Dover,
Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of Joseph and Brigette Boudreau Tremblay.
A former resident of Berlin, N.H., she was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish. Before her retirement several years ago, she had been employed at the Converse Rubber Co.
Survivors include two sons, Norman Baker of California, and Maurice Baker of Connecticut; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Priscilla) Delisle of Portsmouth; a brother, Paul Tremblay of Berlin; a sister, Mrs. Helen Patrick of Berlin; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
June S. Blake
PORTSMOUTH - June S. Blake, 70, of 225 McKinley Road, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999.
Born Oct. 13, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of Stacey and Elizabeth (Baker) Blake.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
She enjoyed her church activities as well as her three cats.
Survivors include a cousin, Joyce B. Scheen of Portsmouth, and an aunt, Grace Mackey of Sonoma, Calif.
Doris E. Checklick
BREMEN, Ohio - Doris Elaine Checklick, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at her residence.
Born April 21, 1941, in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was the daughter of Donald Earl MacDonald and Evelyn (DeHart) MacDonald.
She was employed at Colony Classic Interiors in Lancaster, Ohio.
She was the wife of Charles M. Checklick.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Michael M. Checklick and his wife, Tammy, of Logan, Ohio; three grandchildren, Charlie, John and Jessica Checklick of Logan, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Newman and her husband, Robert, of DeLand, Fla., Joyce Leonakis and her husband, Billy, of Congers, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, John Checklick and his wife, Sandy, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; two nieces, Susan Checklick of New York City and Nancy Checklick of Washington, D.C.; and two nephews, Bobby Newman of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Michael George Leonakis of Congers, N.Y.
Henry Dannis
KITTERY - Henry Dannis, 82, of Kittery, Maine, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999.
Born Aug. 12, 1917, he served in the Army during World War II and worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until his retirement.
He was the husband of Hazel Dannis for 51 years.
At his request, there will be no services.
Wayne I. Davis
ELIOT - Wayne Irving Davis, 63, of Pleasant Street, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born Nov. 25, 1935, in Portsmouth, N.H., he was the son of Malcom and Ethel (Cole) Davis. He grew up in Eliot and attended Eliot schools, graduating from Eliot High School in 1953. He graduated from Southern Maine Technical School in 1955.
He served in the Army and later in the Army Reserve.
He was the president of the family business, Davis Oil Service Inc. of Eliot.
An active member of the South Eliot Advent Christian Church, he served as a Sunday School teacher, church trustee and deacon for more than 30 years. He supported the prison ministry, Angel Tree, and enjoyed membership in the Washington Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association.
He was involved with many community organizations, including Eliot Little League and the Eliot Recreation Department. He was a strong supporter of the Eliot Fire Department and William Fogg Library. He was the initial contributor and sponsor of the SAD 35 D.A.R.E. program in Eliot. He was a trustee of Maine National Bank and an incorporator of the Kennebunk Savings Bank in Eliot.
He also served on the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Committee.
An avid historian, he was an antiques collector and enjoyed restoring antique automobiles. He stayed at many Christian campgrounds and enjoyed traveling abroad with his family.
He was the husband of Rita (Dixon) Davis of Eliot for 38 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Susan, and her husband, John Crothers of Eliot; a son, Kent, and his wife, Deanna Davis, of Alton Bay, N.H.; a brother, Glenn Davis of Portsmouth; and three granddaughters, Leah, Hannah and Lydia Crothers of Eliot.
He was predeceased by his parents; an infant daughter, Sharon Louise Davis; and a brother, Warren Davis.
Julia E. Hanson
RYE - Julia E. (Adams) Hanson, 91, of 7 Cole-Noyes Ave., died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at her home.
Born Dec. 15, 1907, in West Barnet, Vt., she was the daughter of Philip S. and Catherine E. (Russ) Adams.
She was formerly employed as a housekeeper in the Seacoast area.
She was a member of the Fannie A. Gardner Rebekah Lodge No. 82 and the Pythian Sisters.
She was the wife of the late Charles Hanson Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Charles F. Hanson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and James A. Hanson of Portsmouth; four daughters, Mary L. Richardson of Portsmouth, Julia E. Copley of Lowell, Mass., Anna M. Eldredge of Sanford, Maine, and Barbara R. Crossley of Rye; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Vera R. Stewart of Bradenton, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Bette J. Callham.
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 member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9394 of Eliot. 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. 1, 1999.
Grace L. Sessions
KITTERY POINT - Grace L. Sessions, 88, of Crockett's Neck Road, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at her residence.
Born Jan 13, 1911, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Lucious E. Dixon and Lillian S. (Harrow) Seeger. She was a graduate of Sargent's College, Boston, and Chamberlain Finishing School, Boston.
She was a member of the York Golf & Tennis Club, York, and a member of the First Congregational Church, Kittery Point. She loved to play golf. She was also talented and creative with sewing and gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Marcia Gibbons of Kittery Point; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Byron C. "Skip" Day Jr., who died in 1973, and her daughter, Sarah Jane "Sally" McFarlane, who died in 1991.
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.
Daniel Wilson
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Daniel Wilson, 66, of 29 Bank St., died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.
Born March 5, 1933, in Port Royal, S.C., he was the son of George and Matilda (Brown) Wilson.
For many years he was employed as a truck driver.
He was the husband of the late Elinor M. (Reid) Wilson.
Survivors include three sons, Daniel E. Wilson of Portsmouth, Thomas Wilson and George Wilson, both of Cambridge, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and a cousin, Rose Clark of Portsmouth.
Frances E. Verdi
HAMPTON - Frances E. Verdi, 77, of 562 Winnacunnet Road, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Exeter Healthcare.
Born May 29, 1922, in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Susan (Noonan) Murphy. A longtime resident of Somerville, Mass., she moved to Hampton after her retirement.
For 35 years, she worked in the food-processing plant of the First National Stores in Somerville, until her retirement in 1975.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, a former member of the Hampton Monday Club, Hampton Senior Citizens, and was active in the FISH program.
She was the wife of the late Guiseppi S. Verdi, who died in 1983.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Eileen M. Tucker of Hampton; one nephew, Paul Murphy of Wheaton, Ill.; two nieces, Sharon Murphy of Wheaton, Ill., and Susan Murphy of St. John of Brookneal, Va.
Lila W. Kimball
PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Mrs. Lila "Myrtle" (Wilson) Kimball, 87, widow of Laurence M. "Posy" Kimball, of 1480 Mordor Lane, Hanover, Md., and formerly of Portsmouth, were held Saturday at Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth.
Services were held at Middle Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth. The Rev. Wayne Price officiated. Mrs. Kimball's grandson Brian Kimball and sister-in-law Leah Trefethen gave words of remembrance. Judy Ringer was vocalist. Murray McNair was organist.
In attendance were members of the church, including representatives from the Ann Judson Fellowship.
Burial was in Congregational Cemetery, Stratham, with committal services by the Rev. Price.
Bearers were Brian Kimball, Kevin Dick, Dean Trefethen and Richard Kimball.
