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Marjorie A. Haas, 77

HYANNIS, Mass. — Marjorie (Amend) Haas, 77, of Hyannis, died at Cape Cod Hospital on February 15, 2013. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Haas to whom she was married for 15 years.
Marjorie was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 29, 1935. She was the only child of William Francis Amend and Hallie Jo Palmer Amend. She received her BS and RN from Carlow College (formerly Mount Mercy College) also in Pittsburgh.
She resided in Armonk, NY for 25 years. She raised her family and worked as a registered nurse and nursing instructor at Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Marjorie was also the president of the nursing Union and a union contract negotiator. She retired to Center Harbor, NH in 1986 with her late husband Frank.
In New Hampshire, Marjorie was a member of the Moultonborough Women's Club and served as treasurer and president. Marjorie loved to travel and spent her retirement years venturing all over the world with Frank. She and Frank also loved to garden and spent many years developing their gardens in Center Harbor.
In 2004 she moved to Cape Cod with her mother Hallie Jo and spent several years enjoying the Cape. Due to declining health she moved to Emeritus Senior Living in Hyannis, MA. While living at Emeritus, Marge developed a love and talent for painting. Her apartment was full of her artwork, she especially loved painting flowers and landscapes.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ronald M. Pastore, Jr. and wife Jeanine of Lexington, MA, Kenneth E. Pastore and wife Emily of South Duxbury, VT and West Yarmouth, MA, and Kathleen E. Smith and husband Brian of Cotuit, MA.; Franks children, Stephany Cameron of Moultonborough, NH, Susan Haas of Brewster, NY, and Clifford Haas of Lexington, MA; her 8 grandchildren, Halie Pastore, Kenneth Pastore, Merrick Pastore, Katrina Pastore, Ryan Smith, Brian Pastore, Jacqueline Smith and Isabel Pastore; as well as Frank's 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in New Hampshire. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie's name to the Employee Appreciation Fund Memory Care Unit at Emeritus Senior Living, 790 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601. For on-line guest book, please visit www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com

Last Updated on Friday, 22 February 2013 23:28

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William C. Heffron, 64

MEREDITH — William Conrad Heffron, 64, of Meredith, formerly of Spotswood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father and grandfather. He was born to the late Conrad and Marjorie (Lettau) Heffron on January 15, 1949 in New Brunswick, NJ and was raised in Spotswood, NJ.
He was a union carpenter with Local #1006 for thirty-five years before retiring. He was a skilled carpenter who had built many homes in the Monroe Township, NJ area. William was an active member of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church where he served as Junior Warden before he and his wife Mary retired to New Hampshire.
He was predeceased by his father, Conrad; his mother, Marjorie, and his brother, James, a Vietnam casualty.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary (Cathcart) Heffron; his two sons, William Heffron, Jr., James Heffron and his wife Elizabeth; his daughter, Caroline Snyder and her husband Jonathon; five grandchildren, Victoria, Ella, Keegan, Aidan, and Lillian; his sister, Evelyn Tornquist; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service was held at his family church in New Jersey on Friday, February 15, 2013. Interment will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's name to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 505 Main Street Spotswood, NJ 08884
Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth have assisted with the cremation. For William's Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 21:40

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Dorothy M. Mudgett, 78

BELMONT — Dorothy May (Waterman) Mudgett, 78, of Perkins Road, died in her home on Monday, February 18, 2013 with her dogs, Snookie and Buddy, by her side.
Mrs. Mudgett was born March 29, 1934 in Sanbornton, N.H., the daughter of Harry and Bernice (Jones) Waterman.
Mrs. Mudgett was a lifelong resident of the Sanbornton/Belmont area and had been employed as a seamstress for Annalee Dolls for many years.
Survivors include her husband of 27 years, David Mudgett, of Belmont; a son, Douglas Braley, and his wife, Melody, of Franklin, two daughters, Barbara Huckins of Tilton, and Buster Huckins, of Florida and Gale Pucci and her husband, Anthony, of Northfield, six grandchildren, Todd Huckins and his wife, Nicole, Douglas Braley and his wife, Heather, Rosemary Wiedner and her husband, Adam, Michael Pucci and his wife, Melissa, Cami McGranaghan and her husband, Thomas, and Wayne Clark and his wife, Melanie; ten great grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth Waterman and his wife, Jeanne, of Maine, Frank Dalton and his wife, Linda, of Sanbornton and Byron Dalton and his wife, Cynthia of Gilmanton, a sister, June Bolduc, and her husband, Francis, of Laconia and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mudgett was predeceased by her first husband, Douglas Braley, and by her brother, William Waterman.
A special thanks to Central NH VNA & Hospice for making it possible for Dorothy to pass away at home with her dogs.
Calling hours will be held from 6PM to 8 PM on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the funeral home.
Burial will be held in the spring in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Sanbornton, N.H.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 00:00

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Sherrilyn Kempton, 57

WATERBURY, Conn. — Sherrilyn Kempton, 57, of Waterbury, CT. died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at her home. Sherry grew up in Meredith, NH, the daughter of Natalie Ackerman and Leonard Wolfenden.
Sherry was predeceased by her mother and father and long-time partner Attenaire Joines.
She is survived by her son Sheridan Gove and his wife Ronara and their son Haskell of Tennessee; her brother, Eugene Daniel of Concord, NH; her sister, Pennilyn Moser of Laconia, NH; her two nephews, Jeffrey Twombly of Meredith, NH and Jayson Twombly of Seattle, WA; her niece, Natalie Moser of Laconia, NH; her grand-niece, Hannah Twombly; and her cousin, George Sanborn of Charlottetown, PEI, Canada.
Sherrilyn was a friend to cats and turtles. Memorial contributions can be made to any local animal rescue society in her name.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 23:58

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