Notes: Delvee Family Assocation

Margaret Or Peggy Holton, 41

Wenatchee World, The (WA) - Thursday, November 14, 1996
MOSES LAKE -- A 41-year-old Moses Lake woman was killed Wednesday morning in a two-car collision along Road 10 N.E., about 10 miles north of Moses Lake near Stratford Road.

Margaret "Peggy" Holton lost control of her 1984 Buick Skylark about 9:57 a.m. while driving eastbound along Road 10 N.E., crossed the center line and was struck broadside by a 1969 Ford pickup, according to Grant County Sheriff Bill Wiester.

The driver of the pickup, 80-year-old Andrew F. Gawenit, was not injured.

Holton was pronounced dead at the scene, Wiester said.

Holton is survived by two sons and a daughter, all of Moses Lake. Funeral arrangements are being made through Kayser's Chapel of Memories in Moses Lake.

Published by The Wenatchee World, 14 November 1996

Whitenett, Margaret Louise "Peggy" (I1449)

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NORTHFIELD, MASS. Eugene E. Closson of Northfield, Mass. died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at home.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the KIDDER FUNERAL HOME, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, MA. Burial will follow in West Northfield Cementery.

There will be a calling hour Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Published in Brattleboro Reformer, 24 November 2009

Closson, Eugene Everett "Gene" (I7478)

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Another Civil War Veteran Passes Away
Lyman Dudley Mason, 85, a resident of Orange the past 14 years and a well-known Civil War veteran, died Saturday evening at 10:30 o'clock in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Pearson of 39 Winter Street. Death was the result of old age. Although his condition during the past few weeks was serious there was scarcely a day when he was not up and dressed. Mr. Mason was born in Upton, the son of Noah and Cynthia Dudley Mason, and he lived in that town until he was a young man. His parents brought the Hastings place in Warwick and he was living there when he enlisted for the Civil War in August 1861. He joined Co. A, 1st Massachusetts infantry, which was recruited in Worcester, and he saw three years of hard service. Included in the engagements in which he participated were Roanoke Island, New Berne, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Camden, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and he was also under fire at the bloody battle of Atietam. Returning to Warwick after the War he was married in 1866 to Ellen M. Delva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Delva of that town. The couple lived in Warwick and Upton for a time and then moved to Chelsea where for 36 years Mr. Mason owned and operated the Broadway Billiard Parlor in Chelsea Square. This was destroyed at the time of the Chelsea fire, but Mr. Mason went into business again for a short time. He retired from active work 14 years ago and the couple came to Orange to make their home. Mrs. Mason died in 1915 and Mr. Mason had since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Pearson. Few men had a more even disposition, than did Mr. mason and it is doubtful if he had an enemy in the world. He was good-natured at all times and was a man with whom people liked to associate. He was a member of the Chelsea Grand Army post and when a resident there, was active in its work. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Harry McPhail of St. Stephens, N.B., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Pearson home, and the Rev. A.A. Blair officiated. Burial was in Central cemetery.

Mason, Lyman Dudley (I2039)

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GEORGE W. DELVEE CALLED BY DEATH
George W. Delvee, 64, died today at the Samaritan home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock and interment will be in Riverside park. Two sons, D. A. an employee of the B. L Gordon Company, and G. N. of Coffeyville, Kan., survive.

Published by the Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington on 19 April 1923.

Delvee, George Alvin (I3167)

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ATHOL - Grace G. (Strang) Grant, 96, of 171 South Royalston Road died yesterday in Applewood Home after a long illness.

Her husband, William J. Grant Sr., died in 1971. She leaves a son, William J. Grant Jr. of Athol; a daughter, Olive S. Long of Palma, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A son, John H. Grant, died earlier this year, and a daughter, Doris E. Robichaud, died in 1987. She was born in Westminster, daughter of Haywood J. and Frances (Tait) Strang, and lived in Athol for the past 76 years, moving here from Everett.

Mrs. Grant was a member of Starrett Memorial Methodist Church and Athol Golden Agers.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Silver Lake Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Living Memorial Fund of Starrett Memorial Methodist Church, 40 Island St., Athol, 01331. Higgins Funeral Home, 146 Main St., is directing arrangements.

Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on 22 December 1993

Strang, Grace Gertrude (I7537)

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ATHOL - Marjorie M. (Brown) Wetmore, 91, of 210 Pleasant St., a longtime bookkeeper, died Saturday in Athol Memorial Hospital.

Her husband of 67 years, Roy D. Wetmore, died in 1994. She leaves two nephews, former state Sen. Robert D. Wetmore of Barre and Elmer M. Wetmore of Wheaton, Ill.; two nieces, Dorothy F. Grant and Dorothy R. Davis, both of Athol; grandnephews and grandnieces. She was born in Athol.

Mrs. Wetmore was a bookkeeper in her husband's lumber business for many years before retiring. She was previously a machine operator in Department 31 at L.S. Starrett Co. She was a member of the Athol Congregational Church and Banner Lodge 89 of Rebekahs. She was skilled at knitting and tatting.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. A calling hour is 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Book of Memory Fund, Athol Congregational Church, 1225 Chestnut St., Athol 01331.

Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 16 June 1997

Brown, Marjorie Mae (I154)

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ATHOL - Roy D. Wetmore, 99, of 210 Pleasant St., a longtime toolmaker and sawmill operator, died yesterday in Athol Memorial Hospital after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 67 years, Marjorie M. (Brown) Wetmore; a brother, Elmer M. Wetmore of Gardner; three nephews, including state Sen. Robert D. Wetmore of Barre; a niece; grandnephews and grandnieces. He was born and raised in Warwick, son of Charles W. and Hattie (Delvey) Wetmore, and later lived in Orange. He lived here 67 years.

He was an Army veteran of World War I, serving in the Flying School Detachment Squadron "B" in Texas.

Mr. Wetmore was a toolmaker at L.S. Starrett Co., where he worked for 32 years. He retired in 1961. He bought his first woodlot at age 15 and was active in the timber industry for more than 80 years, owning and operating several timber lots and sawmills.

Mr. Wetmore was a 57-year member of Edward H. Phillips Post 102, American Legion, and a member of the World War I Veterans Association. He was a member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association, and was an avid hunter of raccoons.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fiske Funeral Home, 1356 Main St. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Athol Memorial Hospital, 2033 Main St., Athol, 01331.

Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette 26 November 1994

Wetmore, Roy Delvey (I95)

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BERNARDSTON -- Delphine E. Deane, 85, of 116 Bald Mountain Road, died Friday (8-6-2010) at Buckley Healthcare Center, Greenfield, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Northfield on May 13, 1925, the daughter of Charles F. and Nellie (Daley) Field.

She attended schools in Northfield, Gill and Greenfield.

She married Percy R. Deane in 1944 and they initially made their home in Northfield until 1952 when they built a new home in Bernardston. After raising her family, she worked at Pioneer Valley Regional School and then at Bement School in Deerfield until her retirement.

She was a member of the United Church of Bernardston.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Percy R. Deane, in 2009.

She leaves two daughters, Carol L. Guetti and her husband, Steve, of Bernardston, and Donna L. Hanks and her husband, John, of Hadley; and her son, Ray and his wife, Katy, of Bernardston. Five loving grandchildren, Jennifer Guetti of Bernardston, Kim Reeves of Durham, N.C., Kristen Emerick of Holyoke, Ryan Deane of Glastonbury, Conn., and Daniel Deane of Bernardston; two great-grandchildren, Kellie Allen and Alexis Reeves.

She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters, her twin Delvy, Charles, Allen, John, Helen and Virginia.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

There are no calling hours.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway St., Suite 2, Greenfield MA 01301.

Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.kidderfuneralhome.com.

Field, Delphine Elizabeth (I122)

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BERNARDSTON -- Jeanne A. (Bergeron) Field, 81, of Bald Mountain Road, died Friday (10-1-10) at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield.

She was born in Greenfield on June 27, 1929, the daughter of Frederick J. Sr. and Josephine (Pidgeon) Bergeron.

She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1947 and graduated from the former Franklin County Public Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She had been a resident of Bernardston since 1952.

Jeanne married Delvy M. Field from Northfield on April 7, 1951 in Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield. He predeceased her in 1966.

Jeanne was a registered nurse for the Franklin County Public Hospital and also a private-duty nurse for Eaglebrook School and for many Bernardston residents. Later, she was a claims representative for Phoenix Mutual Insurance Co., retiring in 1994. Following her retirement, she was employed for the office of Dr. Ann McIntosh.

She served on the Bernardston Board of Health and was a member of AA for 26 years.

Jeanne enjoyed the ocean (especially Gloucester), whale watches, deep sea fishing, camping, figure skating, oil painting and Saturday lunches with ''the ladies.''

Survivors include three sons, Loran of the state of Florida, Robert and his wife, Carol, of Gill, and Michael at home, a brother, Frederick ''Sonny'' J. Bergeron Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Mary Malloch of Springfield, Theresa Wright of Sebastian, Fla., and Amy Poirier of Greenfield; two grandsons, Thomas and Jacob Field of Gill; two granddaughters, Veronica and Crystal; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Philip and Thomas Bergeron, Harriet Brown and Anna Siano Becklo.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St., Greenfield.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

A calling hour will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warm the Children, P.O. Box 1367, Greenfield Ma 01302.

Published by the The Republican, 5 October 2010

Bergeron, Jeanne Anne RN (I191)

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Bettejo-an Ballou, 78, of Colrain Road, and formerly of Orange and Warwick, died on Friday afternoon, August 7, 2020 at the Charlene Manor in Greenfield.

Born in Ware on October 9, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. "Fritz" Ballou and Luella (Christ) Ballou and grew up in Orange. Bettejo-an had gone to Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in Orange and later graduated from Greenfield Community College.

Bettejo-an has been a resident of Greenfield for the past 30 years.

A secretary for a church in Greenfield, Bettejo-an had also worked for the Slencil Company in Orange, Ames Department Store of Greenfield, and in the office at Brattleboro Haulage in Brattleboro, VT.

Bettejo-an had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone.

A gardener, Bettejo-an also enjoyed reading, animals and was a very talented artist, especially at drawing.

Bettejo-an is survived by a son, Jason Ballou of Greenfield; her siblings, Glenda Guertin of Gardner, Rita Breglio of Westfield, Stephen Ballou of Athol, Robert Hager of Orange and Ann Hager-Koshar of Willoughby, OH; many nieces and nephews; along with several good friends including John Hager of Warwick and Thomas Peck of Shelburne Falls.

Besides her parents, Bettejo-an is predeceased by a daughter, Roberta Ballou Franks, a sister, Patricia Ballou, and a good friend, Tillie Hager.

There are no calling hours.

Due to Covid-19, funeral services and interment at South Cemetery, Orange, will be private.

Donations in Bettejo-an's memory may be sent to the North New Salem Congregational Church, 60 Elm Street, New Salem, MA 01355.

Ballou, BetteJo-an (I2382)

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Bruce Geikie, master parachutist, 38, with 20-year career in Navy

Bruce M. Geikie, a chief petty officer attached to North Island Naval Air Station, died June 6 of injuries suffered in a skydiving accident. He was 38.

Mr. Geikie died at Riverside General Hospital, where he was taken after he was injured June 1 in Hemet.

A master test parachutist, Mr. Geikie was assigned to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 8 aboard the aircraft carrier Nimitz.

During his 20-year naval career, he received two Navy Achievement Medals and numerous other citations, including for marksmanship in pistol and rifle shooting.

As a member of the U.S. Parachutist Association, Mr. Geikie had logged 4,795 jumps. He held a Class D expert parachutist license and was a certified tandem instructor, an accelerated free-fall jump master and a senior parachute rigger accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Mr. Geikie was a native of Orange, Mass., where he was a member of American Legion Post 172. He had lived in Fallbrook for the past two years.

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Penny; daughter, Samantha Elizabeth Geikie of Fallbrook; his mother, Eleanor Geikie of Orange, Mass.; sisters, Cara Deane of Orange, Mass., and Lisa Jean of Douglasville, Ga.; and brother, Glenn Geikie of Franklin, Mass.

Services were June 12 at North Island Naval Air Station. Donations are suggested to the Samantha Geikie Trust Fund, in care of Valley Merchants Bank, 800 E. Florida St., Hemet, CA 92543.

Published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Friday, June 20, 1997

Geikie, PRC Bruce Michael USN (I201)

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Dawna appears to be the correct spelling of her first name.

Bergeron, Dawna Anita (I196)

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Donald M. Gossard, age 78, passed away January 21, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Fleming). Cherished father of Chris S. Gossard (Lee Ann), Stacey A. Bush (John) and Keri L. Gossard. Dear grandfather of Sydney Gossard, Christopher, Benjamin and Angela Bush. Loving brother of Nancy Loeshcer (Russell) and Norman Gossard (Kathleen). Current employee of Greater Cleveland Auto Auction. Former partner with Arthur Anderson and Co. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakewood Congregational Church, 1375 W. Clifton Blvd., Lakewood.

Gossard, Donald Murl (I1761)

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Doris Barber passed away Friday November 2 2007 at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer, MA.

Doris was born in Rutland Vermont August 7, 1929 the daughter of Phillip and Mary (Kelloway)Brown.

She grew up in Vermont. Later moving to Orange where she graduated from Orange High School in 1947 later moving to New Salem where she lived for many years. She obtained her teaching degree from Fitchburg State Teachers College in 1965 and started her teaching career at the Ralph C Mahar Regional High School in 1967, where she was the science coordinator until her retirement in 1991. Doris was very active in the science department and was instrumental in organizing the annual Mahar Science Fair for over 20 years she received the science educator of the year award for Franklin County in 1979. She was a member of the South Athol United Methodist Church and was very active in all church Activities especially the church fairs and suppers.

Doris and her husband Elwyn enjoyed traveling going to all 50 states and also England and Scotland. They especially liked traveling in New England and some of there biggest highlights was several trips driving to Alaska. She enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Mahar Fish and Game Club.

Doris was a family-oriented person and enjoyed spending time with her husband(who was her high school classmate)
children and grandchildren.

Her husband of 49 Years Elwyn C Barber died in 1996.

She leaves two sons Steven Barber and his wife Claire and Michael Barber and his wife Anne Both of New Salem six grandchildren Lonnie Bonefant, Fawn Pomelow, Mallory Barber, Allison Wyatt, Derek Barber, and Beth Barber, Six great grandchildren Landyn, Krystina, Cole, Austin , Jack, Jenna. And a sister Grace of Saratoga Springs NY A daughter Susan Barber Died in 1991.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday November 6 2007at 11:00 am at Witty"s Funeral Home 158 South Main St Orange with the Rev Thomas S. McKeown Officiating burial will follow at South Cemetery in Orange and there will be a calling hour from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the South Athol United Methodist Church C/O Zane Dubour Po Box 211 Athol MA 01331 Or the Teachers Scholarship Fund at Mahar C/O Ralph C Mahar Regional School South Main St Orange Ma 01364

Brown, Doris (I239)