ANDOVER | Peter Conway, 62, a resident of Andover for more than 34 years, died at the Salem Hospital, in Salem on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.
Born in Boston on Jan. 24, 1945, he was the beloved son of the late Thomas J. and Dorothy M. (Carlson) Conway.
Mr. Conway was a sales associate for Mag Tech in Marblehead for many years.
Mr. Conway was a very funny man and always had a wonderful sense of humor. He was also loved by many and had many very close friends.
He will be missed by his loving sister, Lisa Cooper of Newtown, Conn.; two nephews, Glenn Cooper of Ladera Ranch, Calif. and Scott Cooper of Plymouth; one niece, Suzanne Porter of Ward, Colo.; and two grandnieces, Hailey Porter and Clare Cooper.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service was celebrated in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover, Saturday at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 88 Winchester St., Newton, MA 02461. For more information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.
Anne V. Daniel, 88
WEYMOUTH | Anne V. (Ford) Daniel, 88, of Weymouth, Jan. 27, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Jack L. Daniel. Mother of David W. and Stephanie Daniel of Westford, Rev. Jack L. and his wife Kathryn Daniel Jr. of Andover, and Mark P. and his wife Janice Daniel of Norwell. Sister of Mildred Brandsema of Wisconsin, Elaine Harrington of Weymouth, Victor Ford of Lexington and the late Evelyn Hill. Also survived by six granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation in the North Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home, 40 Sea St. (off Route 3A-Bicknell Sq.) was Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends were invited. Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church, 6 Athens St., N. Weymouth, MA 02191; or the charity of your choice. McDonald-Funeral Homes.com.
June C. Hollis, 69
ANDOVER | June C. (Bain) Hollis, 69, a 43-year resident of Andover, joined the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008.
June was born in Somerville to the late Clifford and Ann (Fraser) Bain and was educated in Medford before attending Curry College. June moved to Andover in 1964 with her late husband Marshall "Rocky" Hollis where they raised their children.
She worked for 23 years as a teacher at Kindercare in North Andover and had a passion for kids and cats. June enjoyed NASCAR, camping in New Hampshire and was an avid football fan, especially to her beloved Patriots. She was also a member of the Andover Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hollis is survived by her three daughters, Beth Moriarty and her husband James "Jimbo" of Kingston, N.H., Bonnie McEwen and her fiance Rusty Walkup of Andover and Marsha Cali and her husband Rick of Eliot, Maine, her four grandchildren, Jimmy and Samantha Moriarty of Kingston, N.H., Ashley Gosack and her husband Paul of Inverness, Fla. and John Jr. who is currently serving our country in the United States Air Force in Kuwait, her siblings, Dick Bain and his wife Marilyn of Sugarloaf, Maine, Bill Bain and his wife Carole of Lynnfield and Carole McDonald and her husband Donald of Iverness, Fla., as well as several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Dewhirst and Conte Family Funeral Home, 28 Florence St., Andover, MA 01810. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. For those who wish, June may be remembered through donations to the William Lane Cancer Center, 70 East St., Methuen, MA 01844; or Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For directions or to sign June's online guestbook, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.
Helen F. Nelson, 83
ANDOVER | Helen F. (Kelly) Nelson, 83, of Andover, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 at the Sutton Hill Nursing Center in North Andover after a brief illness.
Helen was born on March 17, 1924 in Boston. She was the daughter of George and Helen Kelly. She attended Boston Public Schools. She resided with her family in Weymouth and Reading before moving to the North Andover area. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles, reading and the many friends she made at Marland Place in Andover.
Helen was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Robert Norman Nelson. She leaves her two sons, Robert G. Nelson and his wife Jean of Georgetown and Richard A. Nelson and his wife Sally of Wakefield; and three grandchildren, Sarah Nelson of Somerville, and Richard and Nathan Nelson, both of Wakefield.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Charles F. Dewhirst Andover Funeral Home, 33 Pearson St., Andover. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation is to follow. Donations in Helen's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. For directions or to make an online condolence, please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com.
Walter Perry, 85
BELMONT | Sportswriter Joe Hrubi once wrote: "The name Perry is synonymous with basketball in Somerville." Walter Perry, the oldest of the three Perry brothers from Somerville, died peacefully at his Belmont residence on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the age of 85.
Mr. Perry was an outstanding basketball player at Somerville High School (Class of 1940), who after graduation continued his playing days with the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as with the Boston Goodwins, the area's professional basketball team at the time. He subsequently became the Varsity Basketball Coach at Malden Catholic High School at the young age of 24.
Four years later, Mr. Perry returned to his Alma Mata at Somerville High School, embarking on a coaching career that lasted the next 25 years. There he compiled a record of over 500 wins and in 1971, he led the Somerville High School Basketball Team to the Eastern Mass Tech Championship, the last year the tournament was held at the legendary Boston Garden.
Throughout the years, Mr. Perry was honored on a number of occasions for his contributions to Somerville, both as a player and a coach. He was inducted into the Somerville High School Hall of Fame in 1978. One of his proudest moments was his entry into the Somerville Pride Night Legends in 1995 along with his younger brothers, Al and Ronnie. Lastly, in 2000, he was inducted into the Massachusetts Coaches Hall of Fame.
In reference to his two younger brothers, Ron Perry had a remarkable career as a player at Somerville High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He was the Varsity Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Catholic Memorial and subsequently retired as the Athletic Director at Holy Cross. Brother Al was a top basketball official and starred as a player at both Somerville High School and Tufts University, entering the Hall of Fame at both schools.
The successes of each of these three Perry brothers were significant; as a group were unparalleled.
In addition to and following his retirement from coaching, Mr. Perry worked for approximately 20 years as a Clerk Magistrate at the Framingham District Court, until his retirement in 1990.
Mr. Perry's wife, Lorraine, died in 1998. He is survived by his children, John, Joyce, Walter and Gail, his brothers, Al and Ronnie, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home (855 Broadway) Somerville, Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 at St. Eulalia Church, Winchester at 10 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations may be made to friends of Somerville High School, c/o Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143, Attn: Frank MacDonald.
Raoul E. Proulx, 84
LAWRENCE | Raoul E. Proulx, 84, long-time South Lawrence resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Caritas Holy Family Hospital, after a brief period of declining health.
Born in Haverhill on Sept. 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Alfred and Eva M. (Goudreau) Proulx. He was raised in Haverhill and was educated in local schools.
He served this nation during World War II with the United States Army. He was a ski trooper in the 10th Mountain Division on Camp Hale, Co.
On Nov. 11, 1945 he was married to Doris (Roy) Proulx, of South Lawrence, his devoted wife of 62 years, in the former Sacred Heart Church.
Early in his career, he worked for the Mead Paper Company, formerly of Lawrence, as a tractor trailer operator. Later he was employed for many years with Raytheon Co., Andover, where he served as a program manager for the Hawk Missile Program. After his formal retirement in 1972, he worked for various auto parts delivery companies.
Mr. Proulx was a long-time communicant of St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence, where he attended daily Mass for many years. He was an enthusiast of all things mechanical, he enjoyed automobiles, driving and servicing family cars. He was a prolific reader; he enjoyed learning new things and could be counted on for advice on a great variety of subjects. A man of family, faith and friendships he enjoyed spending time with his family and will be remembered for making his home welcome to all who knew him.
In addition to his loving wife, family members include two sons, John F. Proulx and his wife Karen of Derry, N.H., David and his wife Barbara of Nashua, N.H.; four daughters, Donna and her husband Daniel Mulcahy of Worcester, Linda Baker of Silver Spring, Md., Sandra and her husband Carl Boscketti of Portsmouth, N.H., Mary and her husband David Champagne of Amherst, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home Inc., 107 South Broadway, opposite St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence. A Mass of Christian burial took place on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 118 South Broadway, South Lawrence. Relatives and friends were kindly called to attend. Interment followed in our parish cemetery, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Waverly Road, North Andover. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Caritas Holy Family Hospital Foundation, c/o the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, 70 East St., Methuen, MA 01844. Courtesy local transportation for the scheduled services were provided on request by calling Daniel J. Healy at tel. 978 685-5732.
Helen D. Stella, 102
LAWRENCE | Helen D. Stella, 102, died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
Helen was born in Lawrence on Jan. 1, 1906 to parents, Anthony and Anna (DeSimone) Stella.
Helen was a previous member of the YWCA in Lawrence and the LaSalette Shrine in Ipswich. She was also a parishioner at St. Lucy's Parish in Methuen.
Ms. Stella worked at the Woodmill in Lawrence for many years.
Helen is survived by a niece, Carol Kater and her husband Ronald of Salem, N.H. and a nephew, Robert Stella of Camarillo, Calif.; a sister, Amelia D. Misenti of Andover; many great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends were invited to call on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen, MA 01844. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 29 Barker Road, Lawrence, MA 01841. Please visit our online guestbook at ww.CataudellaFH.com.
Cathleen P. Walsh, 70
ANDOVER | Cathleen Patricia Walsh, 70, of Andover, beloved wife of Michael Robert Walsh Sr., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at Caritas Holy Family Hospital and Medical Center in Methuen.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McDonald.
Cathleen was raised in Brooklyn along with her sisters, Margaret (Peggy) and Mary Jane and two brothers, Terrence and Thomas.
She was a longtime member of St. Augustine Church of Andover, serving her parish as a Eucharistic Minister.
Cathleen, holy and devout mother, will be deeply missed by two sons, four daughters and their respective spouses, Mary Kate Walsh of New Jersey, Michael Robert Jr. and his wife Caroline Walsh of New York, Anne Margaret and her husband James McGonigle of Andover, Cathleen Patricia and her husband Martin Fox of Mansfield, Colleen Mary and her husband Steven Arnold of Delaware and Terrence William Walsh of Andover. Beloved and devoted grandmother, Cathleen will be forever cherished by her six grandchildren, Shane Michael, Meaghan Elizabeth, Sean Patrick, Corinne Mary, Mikaela Anne, and Brady Margaret.
ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Calling hours were held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.
