Jack I. Pike, YNCS, USCG (Ret.)
Jack Irvin Pike, 56, of Wasilla, AK, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Alaska Regional Medical Center in Anchorage. He was born October 4, 1955 to Robert Irvin and Althea Mae (Rugg) Pike in Lewiston. He entered into the U.S. Army in 1973, serving four years until he transferred into the U.S. Coast Guard where he served 20 years and retired in 2001. He had lived in Kodiak, AK from 1991 to 1996 before moving to Maine. He had lived in Maine until 2007 when he returned to Alaska and took residency in Wasilla where he has resided ever since.
“Jack was a family man who loved everyone unconditionally. He will be extremely missed,” wrote the family.
Mr. Pike is survived by his wife of 26 years, Irene M. Pike of Wasilla, AK; mother, Althea Pike of Waterford; daughters, Jaimi Pike of Sebastian, FL, Alecia Pike of Wasilla, AK and Abbi-Gayle Sterlacci of San Antonio, TX; sons, Christopher Pike of South Carolina and Jack Pike II of Wasilla, AK; daughter, Aleksys Hegge of Charlottesville, VA; sons, Shawn and Joseph Pike both of Wasilla, AK; granddaughters, Nora Hegge of Charlottesville, VA and Isabella Sterlacci of San Antonio, TX; five brothers, Steve, Wayne, Kevin, Bobby and Brad, all of Maine and three sisters, Pam, Terry and Linda, all of Maine.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 22, at the Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla. Father Scott Garrett officiated. Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home & Crematory.
01/23/12 Submitted by: 
Isabel Keppner
BMCS Wiliam Tucker
TUCKER William Lawrence Tucker, Jr., known to many childhood friends as 'Chappy', departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Margarita C. Tucker. Loving father of Mildred T. and William F. Tucker. Son of the late Mildred T. Pardo and William Tucker, Sr. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Age 61 years. A native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Harvey, La. Chappy attended West Jefferson High School and enlisted in the armed forces serving the U. S. Coast Guard for 35 years as Senior Chief Tucker, until his retirement in 2005. He was a member of Infant Jesus Catholic Church, the Mason Lodge and owned his own successful business Little William Lawn Service. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church, 700 Maple Ave. Harvey, La. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: McDonogh Cemetery, Gretna, La. Donations kindly accepted. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com
You will be missed brother
Tim
01/20/12 Submitted by: Timothy Brennan
AD2 Tim Bazis
To all those who remember. It is with a heavy heart I let his friends past and present know that my brother AD2 Tim Bazis unexpectedly crossed the bar on Dec. 16th 2011 in Des Moines, IA. Tim joined the Coast Guard in 1977 and was assigned to the CGC Confidence out of Kodiak, AK. He attended AD school in Elizabeth City, NC and returned to Alaska completing tours at Kodiak and Sitka respectfully. It was a proud moment in our Coast Guard careers when I joined in 1978. Tim flying the skies of Alaska and me on cutters plowing the waters on the east coast. Tim left the service in 1981 and had a successful career at UPS and was currently employed as truck shop supervisor at the Rasmussen Group. Tim’s mechanical skills were unparallel and served him well both in the Coast Guard and civilian life. Tim was a member of the Iowa Motor Truck Association where he received the Iowa Maintenance Professional of the Year award in 2010. Tim never left his love of flight; he received his aviation pilot’s license and belonged to the Experimental Aircraft Association. His other passions were NASCAR and Penn State. Tim is survived by his loving wife Deanne; children, Aaron, Alex and Jake. A loving husband and father, a wonderful brother a solid and true shipmate. Fair winds and following seas brother for we will meet again where the sun slips below the horizon and the green flash lives
01/12/12 Submitted by: Rocky Bazis
CWO3 John Marion Terrell U.S.C.G. Retired
(former Machinist Mate) passed away at home with his family surrounding him on December 28,2011 in Cookville, TX he had turned 74 years old earlier in the month.He leaves behind his wife,Sally and children Phyllis and Steve along with the grandchildren. He was buried on Saturday December 31st and what a grand service it was as a great deal of people attended and three preachers who were great. Roger Wallis and I attended as we were shipmates with John on the Cutter Wachusett in Seattle. The Coast Guard in New orleans was asked for a honor guard but the fellow replided they didn't do that any more.
01/03/12 Submitted by: Gary Hodge
AMC Donald Wayne Marshall
Donald Wayne Marshall,75,Crossed the Bar on December 18 2011.after fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Native of Hampton VA. loving husband, father,and grandfather, served 23 years in the USCG before retiring to Durham N.C. in 1975 where he continued to work at General Electric, Henry Wurst and Goodwill Industries. He was also a Mason since 1962, member of the American Legion, and a member of the United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Assoc. Donald Marshall was proceeded in death by his mother, Clydie Marshall Jackson and sister Carol Mathews. As well as his father William J. and mom Elizabeth Marshall. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann Marshall who cared for him at home until his departure from this earth. Three sons Billy, Dennis, and Michael Marshall. One daughter, Joni Marshall, and nine grandchildren, two brothers, Timmy Marshall of Elkins VA.,John Marshall of Milsboro DE; two sisters, Peggy Brady and Pat Gaines of Georgetown DE. graveside services will be held on wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Chaplin Dave Fox will officiate
12/24/11 Submitted by: Dennis Marshall
CWO2 Richard Poirier
Dick passed over the bar at Seal Beach, CA on 10/21/2011. He was the EMC on the Wachustt's Vietnam tour where I served with him and I can tell you, he was one of a kind.
12/18/11 Submitted by: Gary Hodge
BMC Jon Peltier
Just heard that my high school and CG buddy, Jon Peltier had passed on July 4th, 2011.
Jon went to Alameda, Bravo 54, then snagged a LORSTA in Germany. He served on the CGC Pontcitran (sp), Viet Nam, Group Marquette, MI., CGC Winnebago, and Bellingham, WA.
His last station he was testing Zodiac, hard-bottom craft. Took a bad wave and broke his back. He was medicaled out after 18 years as a BMC.
He went on to be a dispatcher with the Oregon State Patrol. Retired to Glendale, Arizona. He became active in the VFW, where he became a VFW state commander in Arizona.
So proud to have known and been his friend!
'Carry on, Boats!'
John Schaal
12/09/11 Submitted by: John Schaal
BMCM Lester R. Scarborough
The Master Chief passed away on 27 November at his home in Va. Beach, Va. Services were held on 1 December.
12/03/11 Submitted by: Wayne Gray
CWO3 Peter S. Harris, USCG (Ret.)
CWO3 Peter S. Harris, USCG (Ret) passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at his home in Portland, Maine with his family by his side. He was born in Portland on Jan. 9, 1939 to the late Edmond and Margaret Harris.
Peter was a hard working man dedicated to his family and his country. He was raised on Great Diamond Island and was a graduate of Portland High School as well as Westbrook College and the University of Southern Maine. Peter married Diana Taliento in Portland on Jan. 9, 1971. Together they raised their four children in Portland and for a time on Governor's Island in New York on the Coast Guard base.
Peter enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed on various ships throughout his career and many states, such as Hawaii, Rhode Island, Maine and New York. His ports of call included Japan, Europe, Ireland, England and Denmark. While in the Coast Guard, Peter received various commendations and recognitions of his skills in fixing things, saving the Coast Guard money and for his ingenuity. Peter served for 23 years and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3) in 1980.
Prior to starting the Electric Motor Works of which he was co-owner, he was employed by Stultz Electric Motor Works: Thompson Sub Shop, Sole Proprietor.
During Peter's retirement, he continued to travel, work on projects and create many fond memories with his family. He and his wife, Diana enjoyed taking trips to Florida, going on cruises and visiting with family wherever their travels took them. Their time spent together in their home in Portland, as well as many summers on Great Diamond Island very often included handy work of his creativity and Diana's assistance as his hands. All family and friends could count on Peter to help out with fixing things. Many cherished times included those spent with his sons troubleshooting engines, hours of yard work and construction projects. Peter also had a soft side, his daughters recall, dancing around the living room together and listening to his favorite song, Piano Man. His grandchildren remember him always riding around on his golf cart with the family dog Millie in the passenger seat or mowing lawns on his John Deere Tractor. Peter and his grandchildren loved the laughs they would get from him tickling their necks.
He was also known for his potato salad and French toast. He enjoyed history, geneology, computer surfing, current events and was also known for his brand of wit. He was a member of the Cutterman's Association, South Portland, American Legion-Great Diamond Island Post, Warrant Officers Association and The E-7, E-8 & E-9 Club.
He is predeceased by his brother, Stephen Harris. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diana; children, Richard Harris, John Harris, Stephanie Sargent and husband Michael, Elizabeth Harris; brother, David Farnham, sisters, Mary Jane Metcalf, Judith Burton; grandchildren, Shawn, Nicholas, Bethany, Jessica, Jacquelyn, Micaela, Mia and Peter.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St.
Prayers will be recited Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 673 Stevens Ave. Graveside services in Calvary Cemetery will be announced in Tuesday's edition of the obituary and on the funeral home website.
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Peter's guest book.
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on November 21, 2011
11/21/11 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
Deborah Ann (Babco) Horttor
To all who sailed on the Munro in early 1980, and were stationed with Deborah Horttor (Babco then) at other locations, she passed away on January 18th 2011. We were married March 19th 1983 and have 3 boys all grown now. When I retired in 2003 we moved to Chugiak, Alaska just outside of Anchorage. Her remains were committed to the deep blue of the north pacific on October 23rd just after noon bells, Thank you to the crew of the Munro. RIP sweetheart...
10/26/11 Submitted by: Timothy Horttor
Jimmy D. Jones former QM-2
Jimmy Daryl Jones, 63, of Statham died on Monday, October 24, 2011.
A native of Augusta, he was a retired District Manager from United Insurance Co. of America and was in the Coast Guard for 6 years serving in Vietnam. His father, James W. Jones preceded him in death.
Survivors include: his mother, Margaret Jones of Acworth; wife, Nita Jones of Statham; son, Jason Derrick Jones of Statham; brother, Dennis Jones of Acworth; and 4 grandchildren, Gavin, Grant, Trista, and Tayden Jones.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in BarrowCountyNews from October 24 to November 24, 2011
10/25/11 Submitted by: Dennis Miller
Robert H. 'Lighthouse Bob' Hanford
Robert H. “Lighthouse Bob” Hanford of Port Huron died June 4, 2010 at Port Huron Hospital. He was 84. Known affectionately as 'Lighthouse Bob,' he was the keeper and biggest supporter of Fort Gratiot Lighthouse in Port Huron where, for 20 years, he led thousands of people through tours of the oldest lighthouse station in the state of Michigan. Born July 7, 1925 in Plainfield, NJ, Bob came to Detroit via Buffalo by passenger steamship in 1934. Bob enlisted at 17 in the US Coast Guard in 1943 and entered training for amphibious warfare. He was subsequently assigned to the attack transport USS Bayfield (APA-33). Bob took part in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, Southern France in August 1944, and then the amphibious landings at Iwo Jima Feb. 15, 1945 and Okinawa, April 1, 1945, in the waning but bloodiest days of the Pacific War. In 1946, he was transferred to then-new USCGC Bramble (WAGL-392) in the Pacific. He left the ship in Hawaii as she was preparing for her deployment to the Western Pacific and Bikini Atoll for Operation Crossroads. Following his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, Bob returned to Michigan and joined the Detroit Police Department in 1947. He was a motorcycle patrolman and later rose to the rank of detective. His work included the investigation and prosecution of narcotics cases and local organized crime figures. He retired from the DPD in 1972, but continued in the private security business for a number of years including seven years as bodyguard for GM CEO Roger Smith. He moved to the Port Huron area in 1975. Among his other jobs and interests, he also raised horses and worked as a property manager and animal control officer. A member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Bob assumed the duties of lighthouse keeper in 1988, leading tours of the Fort Gratiot Light Station for delighted school children and other visitors. He also performed light maintenance at the tower, sweeping the tower down, washing windows and removing spider webs. Bob had a great sense of humor and was a very talented and knowledgeable speaker. He looked the part of a Lightkeeper and it was very obvious he loved the Light Station and what he was doing. Dressed in a period-correct US Lighthouse Service uniform and with an equally impressive moustache, Bob would proudly share the history of the station's construction and service life as a major aid to navigation, as well as stories and artifacts from the site and the keepers who preceded him. His dedication was admirable, considering the oppressive Michigan summer heat and humidity in which he often worked in that full uniform. He was rightfully proud of his visitor logs, which contained thousands of names and hometowns of the guests who had come to visit him and his beloved lighthouse from all over the United States and the world. Though his health slowed him in recent years, Bob still continued to lead tours with the assistance of volunteers. Bob also gave many presentations and slide shows at area schools and at the Port Huron Museum. The Lighthouse was closed to public tours in 2008 due to pieces of brick that were being shed by the 86-foot tall light tower. (The light tower is currently under restoration.) At the time of his passing, negotiations were underway to transfer ownership of the light station and adjacent retired CG station buildings from the Coast Guard to St. Clair County for their eventual restoration. Bob was right in the middle of things, the project's biggest supporter, as he understood the significance of that historic site. Bob fell April 15, 2010 as he was leaving a medical clinic. He broke a hip and some fingers and had surgery the following week. As is often the case with someone in advanced age, it is often difficult to rebound from such injuries, and Bob passed away as a result. It is amazing to think of the lives he touched, both through his service in the USCG, law enforcement and the CG Auxiliary, keeping people safe, and the thousands of children and visitors who were enthralled by his lighthouse stories as he told them the tales and history of Fort Gratiot Light. Memorial services were held at Fort Gratiot Light on June 26, 2010. Bob Hanford is survived by three children, Lynne Capadagli and Scott and Kim Hanford.
10/19/11 Submitted by: Jon Ottman
Mascot Madison - 'Maddie'
Madison Sage -- “Maddie” -- a yellow Labrador Retriever and retired mascot of USCG Station Port Huron and Fort Gratiot Light Station, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16, 2011 due to complications from congestive heart failure. She was 11. Madison was born in Pontiac, Michigan, in September 2000 and began her life as a private pet. She was adopted as official mascot by Station Port Huron on Sept. 22, 2004. In addition to the official duties and responsibilities she assumed as mascot, such as walking the grounds at night with her Coast Guard handlers and barking warnings to anyone out in the darkness, Maddie spent many hours swimming in the station boat harbor or on the Lake Huron beach. When the station's boats returned from patrol, she would greet the crews on the dock, her tail wagging a welcome home. The late 'Lighthouse Bob' Hanford – Fort Gratiot Lightkeeper, WWII USCG veteran and USCG Auxiliary member -- and his volunteers conducted lighthouse tours for school children or for weekend visitors. Maddie would often come over from the station or up from the beach, looking for handouts and hugs. She had a big, gentle heart and was friendly and sweet to all she met. This included the city dogcatcher, who would find her in the neighboring public park after she swam around the perimeter fencing separating the beach areas of the station and the park to make an amphibious landing from Lake Huron seeking leftover picnic goodies in the rubbish cans. She’d willingly jump into his truck for the short ride back to the station. It was also common during lighthouse tours for Madison to walk right into the light tower and flop to the floor to participate. Occasionally she'd shake, showering visitors with water and sand, getting a squeal of delight and a laugh in return from the children. Maddie was an excellent ambassador for the US Coast Guard and was likely photographed often with Bob as a keepsake of a special visit to Fort Gratiot Light. Madison was retired by the station commander in August 2007 and adopted by a civilian couple, volunteer tour guides at the lighthouse. In retirement, Madison was loved and had a good home with other dogs, good food, play time, walks and many dog treats. Madison had one last visit to the beach near Station Port Huron for a short swim and a rest on the beach on October 11, 2011. She will be cremated and returned to her civilian home for eventual burial.
10/19/11 Submitted by: Jon Ottman
BMCM Alex Marcotte
Alexander Love Marcotte was born, Sunday, June 19, 1960 in Seaford, Delaware to William and Sally Love Marcotte and died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at his home in Lake Jackson at the age of 51. Alex grew up in Stuarts Draft, Virginia and graduated from High School in 1978. While in school he played basketball and baseball. On September 27, 1981 he married Margaret Elizabeth Duffy in Corpus Christi, Texas. They renewed their vows on their 25th Anniversary in Lake Jackson, Texas. He joined the United States Coast Guard in 1981 and retired, as Master Chief, May 31, 2011 after 30 years of service. During his service on active duty, he received many decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons. He was able to further his education while serving in the Coast Guard and obtained his Bachelors Degree. Alex was a football fan, especially a fan of the Green Bay Packers and named his dog, of nine years, Lambeau. He was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church for the past 18 years.
10/01/11 Submitted by: B G Mcginnis
MCPO Joseph Seward Jr.
MCPO Joseph Seward Jr. USCGR (Ret), 80, crossed the bar on 28 September 2011 at his residence in Pekin, IL. Master Chief Seward served his country in the Navy then served 25 years in the Coast Guard Reserves, retiring in 1991. He also served his community as a Firefighter for 30 years retiring from the City of Pekin, Illinois Fire Dept. as a Captain in 1985. Visitation will be Friday, 30 September 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin, IL. Funeral services will be Saturday, 01 October 2011 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Pekin, IL. Internment will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, IL. Military rites will be accorded by the US Coast Guard and the Tazewell County Area Ceremonial Team. The Pekin Fire Department will also provide an Honor Guard. Fair Winds and Following Seas on your voyage Master Chief. Semper Paratus!
09/29/11 Submitted by: Michael H. Lutz
Matthew J. Dini, TC1
Matthew J. Dini, USCG Retired TC1 crossed the bar on
9-11-11. Born in Patterson, New Jersey 8-21-61.
Matt was stationed at various units CGC Polar Sea, Groups
Baltimore and Charleston and Cape May NJ. Matt loved
sports, the Mets and Giants. He had a smile and a hug
for everyone. He wil be missed by his CG and Civilian
friends. One thing about Matt 'He lived, oh how he did live'. A memorial will be held at Matt's home in
Florida on Oct 11th. Fair winds and seas......
09/21/11 Submitted by: Bob Moffett
John Edward Conner GMCS Retired
John at age 82 slipped over the bar for the last time August 29,2011 in Marianna, Florida. He was born in Huntington, WV. He served in the Navy and retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard. Interment was held Septenber 6, 2011 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.No one lived life any more full bore than John. He was a true Coastie right to the end and that is about the best any of us can hope to be.
09/17/11 Submitted by: Gary Hodge
MK1 Jeffrey A. Palazzo
MK1 Jeffrey A. Palazzo, USCGR/FDNY, 33, of Staten Island, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2001. He was serving with the New York City Fire Department at World Trade Center recovery operations when it collapsed. He had been a member of the Coast Guard Reserve since 1988 and drilled at Station New York. His remains were not recovered. Shipmate CW02 Bill Lyness said 'For those of us who worked with Jeff, this heroism came as no surprise'. We also realize that even if Jeff had known that this would be his last day on earth, he would not have changed a thing. Jeff had always been a true american hero. Semper Paratus
09/09/11 Submitted by: Joseph Kleinpeter
AT1 Mike Foster
Veterans Funeral Home - Michael W. Foster
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Michael W. Foster, 59, AT1-United States Coast Guard-Retired- funeral services a...re 11:30 AM, Monday, September 12, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin, FL with Father Jose Colina, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 AM until...
09/08/11 Submitted by: Bobby (Gene) Cannon
CWO4 Kenneth L. Heinzen
Ken passed away Aug. 28, 2011 in Cedarville, Mi. During his 30 year career he served in Mesquite, Buttonwood, Mclane and was Commanding Officer of USCG Radio stations at Ketchikan in the 17th., Long Beach, Ca. in the 11th. and Radio Honolulu in the 14th. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Maddie, his son and former Coast Guard Lt. Gary and daughter Renee' and five grandchildren. Ken's ashes will be intombed at Arlington National Cemetery.
Ken was my Commanding Officer at NMO Radio Honolulu 1969-1971 and was the best CO I ever had. He was a squared away sailor, always fair and always in charge of his unit. He will be missed. Fair winds and following seas Ken.
09/03/11 Submitted by: William D. Hudson
Mike McKee
Silent Key - Radioman, crossed the bar August 9th, 2011 after a battle with cancer. Mike served on the USCGC Bibb, and Chincoteague, VA. He served his nation, and the Coast Guard with outstanding ability.
08/31/11 Submitted by: William J James II
Donald Hedrick
Don passed over the bar 8/20/2011. He was a sonarman and served on the CGC Ironwood 1960/61. and CGC Taney. Don is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, Three children and 10 grand children. I was on the CGC Ironwood with Don Stationed out of Sand Island. We were both surfers and skin divers. That was the time of our life. We surfed and dove Samoa. The Hawaiian islands all the way out to Kure. And every speck of an island on a WestPac.
We made it thru Typhoon Trix and Don thought it was cool. Surf on Don in the endless summer. You were one 'Bitchen' dude!
08/27/11 Submitted by: Conrad Vonblankenburg
ROBERT D. KUSEK
SERVED ON BOARD USCG KUKUI 1963-65 PASSED AWAY FEB.4,2002
08/22/11 Submitted by: Bill Foley
Robert 'BIFF' Barger
AMCM Biff Barger passed away at his home in Elizabeth City, NC on Friday, 8/19/11. More information will follow as it is received.
08/21/11 Submitted by: Albert H. Ruble
CWO Kevin P. Burke, USCG (Ret.)
CWO Kevin Patrick Burke, USCG (Ret.), 58, of Newburyport, MA, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at his home in Newburyport after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of Deanna T. (Duca) Burke.
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Mullin) Burke. As a licensed Merchant Marine and Deck Officer, Mr. Burke was a member of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, serving four years during the Vietnam War and was a Bronze Star recipient. He continued his military career by serving 18 years with the United States Coast Guard, honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer on January 31, 1995.
He was a member of MENSA; the V. F. W. of the Northend of Boston; the American Legion Post 19 of New Jersey and the Major General Henry Knox Masonic Lodge in Boston.
In addition to his loving wife of 25 years, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Burke of Woburn; a stepdaughter Alexandra Walsh of Carlisle; three grandchildren and many dear friends, who are deeply saddened by the passing of this well-respected, kind-hearted, compassionate, fun-loving man. His legacy will live on from one generation to the next by all those who loved and knew him.
Visiting hours at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, will be Thursday, August 11, 2011 from 4 to 8 P.M. Funeral services for relatives and friends will be Friday at 11 A.M. followed by interment in Old Hill Cemetery, Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (www.pancan.com). Condolences may be posted at the Funeral Home website: www.paulcrogersandsons.com/obitdesigns/flag2.php?id=979
08/09/11 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
ROBERT D. KUSEK
BOB SERVIED ABOARD THE C,G.C. KUKUI WAK-186 FROM 1963-1965
PASSED AWAY FEB,2002.FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS
07/12/11 Submitted by: Bill Foley
Chief John E Lacey
It is with great sadness that I post the passing of my grandfather, ADC(ret)John Lacey on July 6, 2011 in Port Angeles, WA. He retired in 1961 out of Port Angeles, WA. He served during WWII. After his retirement he worked as a deputy sheriff in Clallam Bay and at the assessors office in Port Angeles. On July 24th, he would have celebrated his 93rd birthday and his 69th wedding anniversary. He might be remembered by many people at the station because he loved to fish off the end of the hook for Salmon and put his shrimp pots off the dock on base. My cousins and I have many fond memories of exploring the end of the hook while he caught our dinner! He loved his family deeply and loved to spoil all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his wife, Lucille, his four daughters and all of his grandchildren and great-grand children. Rest in Peace, Grandpa.
07/08/11 Submitted by: Lacey Aarsvold
BMC Little Tom Smotherman
BMC Little Tom Smotherman passed away April 6th 2011 after a battle with cancer. He retired in Sitka Alaska in 1989 and commercial fisher for 15 years. He took up flying in 1998 and crossed the country several times in his Cessna 140 and 180. Survived by his wife of 22 years Sharon the his three children.
07/08/11 Submitted by: Little Tom Smotherman
SS1 George C. Williford III, USCG (Ret)
George C. Williford III, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC died Saturday, June 18, 2011 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center,Whiteville, NC. Following a courageous battle with cancer. George will be remembered for his love of family, friends and his act of human kindness until his death.
George was born July 20, 1940 in Deep Creek, VA.He was in the United States Coast and retired with twenty years service. George worked for the Veterans Administration for twenty years. He was a member of the USCG Lightship Association and a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church.
George, you will be greatly missed my friend and shipmate!! Fair Winds and Following Seas until we meet again
Michael G. Hancock USCG (Ret)
06/26/11 Submitted by: Michael G. Hancock
Florencio Cruz 'Jim' Navarro Sr., SSC, USCG (Ret.)
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- Florencio Cruz 'Jim' Navarro Sr., 75, of Osborne Avenue, died on Monday, June 13, 2011, at Maine Medical Center.
He was born on Sept. 15, 1935, in the Republic of the Philippines where he worked with his family as a farmer and fisherman. As a child, he endured the hardships of war, the Japanese occupation, and the battle to liberate the Philippines. He worked as an interpreter for U.S. liberation forces.
He joined the U.S. Navy then accepted and intra-service transfer to the U.S. Coast Guard. He served in Vietnam as a ravine patrol craft crew member where he was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, and numerous awards and decorations. He retired from the Coast Guard in 1983 as a Chief Ship Serviceman.
He married Eileen M. Gallagher on July 2, 1971, at St. Mary's Church in Westbrook. He then worked as food service supervisor at the Maine Correctional Facility in Windham until 1998.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo, and attending his grandchildren's school and sport activities.
He was predeceased by a son, Florencio C. Navarro Jr., who died on July 19, 2010; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Gallagher Navarro of South Portland; two daughters, Terri A. Navarro of Buxton, and Kim R. Laurance and her husband Steve of Arlington, Va., two sons, Paul A. Navarro and his wife Lisa of Anson, and Ryan G. Navarro of South Portland; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Crystal Navarro of Hartwell, Ga.; and many relatives worldwide.
Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the chapel, followed by a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, corner of Broadway and Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Congress Street, Portland. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ctcrawford.com.
06/18/11 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
Florencio 'Jimmy' Navarro
CSC 'Jimmy' Navarro passed away, peacefully, in his sleep last night. I served with Jimmy, aboard CGC PT. Partridge, in Vietnam. Jimmy was from the Philippines. I Once made the mistake of introducing him as being Filipino. He quicky correct me, 'Iam American, Captain, Philippie born'. He was a great cook, and an even greater shipmate. The was the unit morale booster. Anyone, who was feeling down, would go talk to Jimmy. You didn't have to tell him you problem; just being around him perked you up. I was a CO, but he was my morale bosster, too. Jimmy will be greatly missed.
06/14/11 Submitted by: Jerry Echols
In memory of 34 U.S. sailors
On this day, June 8, 1967 a United States naval vessel, the USS Liberty, an unarmed intelligence gathering ship, was operating in international waters when it was brutally attacked by Israel for nine hours. 34 Americans lost their lives and 170 were wounded. Never forget them. No Justice for them.
http://www.uss-liberty.com/2010/06/08/remember-june-8th-1967-we-remember-uss-liberty/
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06/08/11 Submitted by: Nancy Zoom
CWO4 (BOSN) Harry Sites
It is my sad duty to inform all that CWO4 Harry Sites
crossed over the bar this past Friday, May 27, 2011.
He fought cancer for several years. He was the CO at
Coast Guard Station Rockaway in the 1970s and later became
Commander, Group Mississippi River before his retirement
in 1981. He was loved by many he served with and those
who served under him. He will be missed!
CWO3 Fletcher C. Eberle, USCGR-RET
06/03/11 Submitted by: Fletcher C. Eberle
Sterling Hays
Hays ADC ret. has 'Crossed the bar' A fine man & CPO.
After retirement he went with Sikorsky as a rep and ret. from there.
C-Dugan sends
05/31/11 Submitted by: Charlie Dugan
Cape May Training Center
In Memorial - Richard Joseph Theriaque Jr. - enlisted 24 Feb 69 - died 22 Mar 69 || Randall Cecil Grey Mattson - enlisted 31 Mar 69 - died 5 Apr 69 || Roger Martin Hudson - enlisted 21 Mar 69 - died 8 Apr 69
05/28/11 Submitted by: Peter Morgan
Paul Guevin
Bosn's Mate Paul Gauven of Winchendon, Ma. passed away Tuesday 5-24-2011. Paul was stationed at Port Isabel Lifeboat Station, Texas, in the early 60's. Paul was a great shipmate and will be missed by his former shipmates.
05/26/11 Submitted by: Jesse Cantrell
Paul Franklin BM1
Paul franlin 68, pass away 4-27-2011 at VA hospital
in Abany NY.He was station at Cape May, Boston,New York,
and Montauk CG station and Point Wells.
He was a good BM1 and a nice guy He love the CG and his
CG buddy's. and all his family.He going to be miss.
God Bless you old Coastie ride the smooth seas..
05/07/11 Submitted by: Rocco Totino
Donald Lee Merritt (Grit)
Donald L. 'Grit' Merritt,83, of Chincoteague Island, VA, passed away Thursday, May 5th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. . Donald was born in Chincoteague Island, VA on March 11, 1928, a son of the late Katherine (Bowden) and James H. Merritt. He was a member of Union Baptist Church Chincoteague Island, VA and American Legion Post # 159. He retired after 22 years active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Y. (McGee) Merritt of Chincoteague Island, VA; three sons, Donald Wayne Merritt and his wife Bonnie of Temperanceville, VA, Steven Merritt and his wife Cheryl of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert K. Merritt and his wife Jessie of Chestertown, MD; one daughter-in-law, Deborah Sparrow of Gainesville, GA; ten grandchildren, Donald Lee Merritt and his wife Julie of Gloucester, VA, Andrew A. Merritt and his wife Cynthia of Cape May, NJ, Amber N .Dufour of Pocomoke, MD, Curtis L. Merritt and his wife Krystal of Chestertown, MD, Jordan B. Merritt of Chestertown, MD, Nicholas J. Kendall of Chestertown, MD, Julian Merritt of Virginia Beach, VA, Noah Merritt of TX, Stacey Sparrow and his wife Dawn of Pocomoke, MD, Sherri Millwood and her husband Derek of Gainesville, GA; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many special friends. He was predeceased by a son, Curtis Merritt, step son, Cliff Sparrow, a sister, Goldie Merritt, three brothers, Edward Merritt, Norwood Merritt, and James Merritt. Friends are invited to call Saturday 7-9 PM. at Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. in Chincoteague Island, VA. Funeral Service will be held at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, VA, at 2 PM on Sunday, May 8th, with Rev. Kevin Eley officiating. Interment will be in the John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery, in Temperanceville,VA. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of Eastern Shore 165 Market Street Onancock, VA 23417. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. in Chincoteague Island, VA. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com
05/06/11 Submitted by: Lee Merritt
Robert M Hilton (WWII)
Robert Mayer Hilton, 92, died April 6, 2011, at his home. Mr. Hilton was born in New York City, N.Y., and wintered in Jensen Beach, Fla., for 30 years, coming from West Caldwell, N.J. Prior to retiring, he was a Shakespearean scholar and Ph.D. candidate in English who taught English and journalism at Upsala College, Glen Ridge High School and the West Essex School District, all in New Jersey. He was a veteran of World War II, participating with the Coast Guard in 10 major amphibious assaults. He escorted General Patton ashore in Operation Torch in Casablanca and was with the initial troops ashore when General MacArthur returned to the Philippines. He received the Bronze Star, the Coast Guard Medal, 10 battle stars and other war theater medals and commendations. He was the president of the West Caldwell Library Board for 22 years, the editor of the New Jersey English Magazine and a columnist for the Glen Ridge paper. Mr. Hilton received the Alumni Citation Award of Montclair State University in 2005 for outstanding service to a career in education, active community participation and military service. He was president of the Glen Ridge Education Association, the Essex County Education Association and the Essex County Teachers Credit Union and he initiated 'We Report,' a periodical for the West Essex Board of Education. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Bertha Hilton of Jensen Beach, Fla., and West Caldwell, N.J.; a daughter, Jennifer Hilton, of Princeton, Mass.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His son, Robert Vanderzee Hilton, preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell, N.J. 07006. Private arrangements are with the family and entrusted to Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart, Fla., Chapel. A guestbook may be signed at www.heavencalled.com.
Published in New Jersey Star-Ledger on April 14, 2011
05/04/11 Submitted by: Tom Gemmell
AD1 Darrel C. Barfield (ret)
My oldest brother, AD1 Darrel Barfield passed away on April 2,2011 in Bowie MD. Darrrel joined the Coast Guard in 1967 in St.Pete and was sworn in by our father Dewey Barfield CMDR USCG (ret). Darrel was stationed in St.Pete, Kodiak,Cape Cod, Sitka, & New Orleans (where I got to serve with him while I was in). He retired in 1987 out of New Orleans. He was a DFC recipient. Darrel was part of the crew on our Dad's last flight in the Coast Guard along with our other brother Marshall Barfield (AE1). 3 Barfields on one H-3 on friday the 13th. I am sure it was an interesting flight. Darrel always spoke well of all of his Coast Guard friends. My brother and I will miss him very much, as I am sure many others will too. Fair winds and following seas my brother.
04/12/11 Submitted by: Shelton Barfield
Alfred Kibble
Alfred Kibble, 89, of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and formerly of Mt. Pleasant and Sault Ste. Marie passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Grand Rapids.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Rick Varner presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.
Alfred was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of the late William and Dorothy Ethel (Quinn) Kibble. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Coast Guard in 1945 after 40 months of military service. He married the late Bernice Jeanette Raynard on June 7, 1947, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sault Ste. Marie.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. Alfred was employed by A&P in Sault Ste. Marie as a meat manager and assistant store manager followed by employment with the State of Michigan as a food inspector and a meat inspector. He enjoyed taking classes in public speaking, real estate and computers and he also enjoyed reading, playing the guitar and dancing.
Alfred is survived by one son, Wayne Alfred (Vickie) Kibble of Hixson, Tenn. and their daughter, Johanna Augusta Kibble; one daughter, Jeanette Ethel Kibble of Howard City; one sister, Dorothy Mongene of Pontiac; sisters-in-law, Mary Kibble and Sandra Raynard of Sault Ste. Marie and Mary Kibble of Hightstown, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Bernice; infant son, James; one sister, Florence Redfern; four brothers, Russell, John, Carl and Albert Kibble; one nephew, Clifford Mongene; and one niece, Pamela Kibble.
To send a condolence to the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com
03/07/11 Submitted by: Lee Wonnacott
Greening, James Lee
James Lee Greening
May 17, 1951 - Feb. 26, 2011
James Lee Greening, age 59, of Edmore passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011. He was born May 17, 1951 in Alma, Michigan to Norman and Frances (Nagel) Greening. He was raised in Breckenridge, Michigan. He graduated in 1969 from Breckenridge High School. Upon graduation, James served in the United States Coast Guard for four years.
James was a master electrician employed by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers since 1974.
James is survived by his wife Linda Bates Greening; daughters Pam Greening of Lansing, and Kristy (Nicholas) Reihl of Alma; grandchildren Ryan Reihl, Mackenzie Nemeth, Hailey Nemeth, Alida Reihl, and Benjamin Reihl; brothers and sisters Gayle (Karen) Greening of Merrill, Richard (Jane) Greening of Breckenridge, Janet (John) Belsly of Texas, and Philip (Janet) Greening of Breckenridge. He was preceded in death by his father Norman Greening, and father and mother in law Dean and Frances Bates.
His hobbies were flea markets, hunting, fishing; he loved trees and the outdoors. He was a member of the IBEW, the NRA, the American Legion, and the Arbor Day Foundation.
A Memorial Visitation for James will be held Friday March 4, 2011 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Brigham Funeral Chapel of Edmore, Michigan. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
03/01/11 Submitted by: Lee Wonnacott
John J. Sawicki
GILE, Wisconsin — John J. Sawicki, 69, of 27 Superior St., Gile, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous four-month battle with mesothelioma.
He was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Mt. Carmel, Penn., son of the late John and Angela (Laskoski) Sawicki, and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1960. He then worked in a foundry in Philadelphia for a short time.
John began his career in the U.S. Coast Guard in November of 1960, serving his country for 21 years on cutters on the Great Lakes, in Hawaii, on the East Coast, and at the South Pole aboard the cutter Glacier, retiring as Master Chief Machinery Technician in September of 1981 and moving to Montreal and then to Gile.
In his retirement, John received an associate of arts degree in auto mechanics from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mich., in 1983 and worked alongside Al Skelton, department instructor, as an aide for three years. He then was employed as a mechanic at Bertagnoli Distributing in Hurley for a short time and at Bunny Bread for 10 years, worked as a rack man at Bessemer Auto for several years, and was employed as a salesman for NAPA for eight years. John also serviced golf carts at the Gogebic Country Club and at Eagle Bluff. At the time of his death, he was a bus driver for Schilleman's Bus Service in the Hurley School District.
John was a member of St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hurley and Hurley American Legion Post 58. He loved to teach kids the fundamentals of baseball and coached competitive baseball from Little League to Babe Ruth League to high school boys baseball for 20-plus years in Hawaii, New Jersey, Minnesota, Hurley and Bessemer, Mich. He played hardball on Coast Guard teams in Hawaii and oldtimer's softball in the Coast Guard and on the Gogebic Range. He loved to golf and was a member of Eagle Bluff club. He also worked on the chain gang for Hurley football from 1983 to the present.
John was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, and was always quick with a joke. He will be dearly missed.
On July 7, 1962, he married the former Bonnie L. Wicklund of Gile in Duluth, Minn. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Troy (Sandy), Appleton, and Todd (Karen Hansen), Fond du Lac; a daughter, Tammy (Andy) Rowe, Saxon; six grandchildren, Nicholas Effinger, Ashley Sawicki, Courtney Sawicki, Toddie Sawicki, and Jacob and Cameron Rowe; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jim and Kate Wicklund, Montreal, Dale Wicklund, Gile, and Geri Wicklund, Arkdale; and numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dolly Bojako and Sylvia Cimino.
Out of respect for John's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, and was followed by a Memorial Mass celebrated at noon, with the Rev. Frank Kordek, O.F.M., celebrant.
Full military rites were accorded by the U.S. Coast Guard Station Bayfield Honor Detail and the combined Hurley American Legion Post 58 and Iron Co. V.F.W. Post 1580 Honor Guard.
02/28/11 Submitted by: Dennis Miller
CAPT Roger Hicks Banner
Captain Roger Hicks Banner, United States Coast Guard, retired, died on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at his home in Port Royal, SC. Born August 11, 1918 in Ithaca, New York, he was the son of the late Erford L. and Pearl Decker Banner. A graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, he received his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and his MBA from Harvard University. In World War II, he served on board the USS Samuel Chase, participating in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. He received the Legion of Merit with combat 'V' for leading the third wave of the invasion of Salerno, Italy. During his Coast Guard career he served as chief of supply in Washington, DC, on the faculty of the Coast Guard Academy and as the commanding officer of the cutters Evergreen, Cherokee and Campbell. In 2008, he was inducted into the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Heroes. Following his retirement from the Coast Guard, he held positions with Electric Boat, Groton, CT, Loudoun Memorial Hospital, Leesburg, VA and Werner and Associates of Washington, DC. From 1980 - 1992 he was the Vice-President of Liberian Services Inc of Reston, VA. He is survived by his wife Cecile Dickson Banner, three sons, Roger L. Banner of Alpharetta, GA, Steven K. Banner of Highland Park, IL, and Laurence D. Banner of Charlottesville, VA, five daughters, Susan N. Banner of Allen, TX, Leslie B. Holubik of Coosada, AL, Joan Banner of Daytona Beach, FL, Virginia E. B. Rone and Dr. Rebecca L. Banner both of Beaufort, SC; twelve grand children and thirteen great grand children and extended family including Kimberly Ann McDermott of Asheville, NC. The family will receive guests at their home, 626 16th Street Extended from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, November 8, 2010. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Our Saviour, Oatlands, Leesburg, VA at 1pm on Friday, November 12, 2010 with burial to follow in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alumni Association of the US Coast Guard Academy, 47 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 or the Hydrocephalus Association 870 Market Street, Suite 705, San Francisco, CA 94102.
02/25/11 Submitted by: Michael Truex
Captain Kirk Robert Kellog
Regret to inform Fred's Place Members of the passing of Kirk Robert Kellogg. I'm providing a link to the obituary.
http://www.actonfuneralhome.com/page00000011.html
02/18/11 Submitted by: Curtis Brown
Chuck Faidley
LUDINGTON, MI Faidley, Charles E., passed away February 27, 2010. Memorial service noon, Saturday, March 13, 2010, at First Christian Church, 7465 S. Meridian, Haysville. Charles was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include: wife of 52 years, Sharon; children, Bryan (Denise), Tina Kurtyka, Craig (Tehra), Alicia (Michael) Holmes; grandchildren, Stacey, Katie, Bryan, Mykel, Stephanie, Rebecca, Rachel, John Robert, Tori; great-grandchildren, Carlee, Brayden, Rowson, Ralissa; god-grandchildren, Dana, Kylar, Kole; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with the American Lung Association, 2024 N. Woodlawn, Ste. 114, Wichita, KS 67208 or American Legion Post 76, 318 N. James St. Ludington, MI 49431. Smith Mortuary, Haysville.
Published in The Wichita Eagle
02/09/11 Submitted by: Dennis Miller
Gary Taxdal
Gary Orville Taxdal of Pendleton, former long-time resident of Eugene, died Jan. 14 at age 67. The family chose not to list the cause of death. A service is planned for later at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
He was born Jan. 13, 1944, in Sharon, N.D., to Orville and Esther Watne Taxdal. He married Deanna Hartley on June 19, 1991, in Reno, Nev.
He graduated from North Eugene High School. He served in the Coast Guard on the ship Winona. He worked for AT&T as a communications technician.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Scott of Monroe and Ted of Riverside, Calif.; a stepson, Budd Richards of Heppner; a stepdaughter, Teresa Bryan of Eugene; three brothers, Dale of Veneta, Owen of Springfield and Robert of Eugene; two sisters, Ardys Mitchell of Eugene and Ruth Mackimme of Beaverton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
01/30/11 Submitted by: Dennis Miller
Gregory W. Lancaster, ET1, USCG (Ret.)
Trenton and Newport, Maine - Gregory W. Lancaster, 50, died unexpectedly Jan. 25, 2011, at an Ellsworth hospital. Greg was born June 18, 1960, in Bangor, the son of Wayne W. and Judith (McKenzie) Lancaster. He attended Newport schools and was a graduate of Nokomis Regional High School, Class of 1979. After graduation he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served his country for 22 years, retiring in 2001. At the time of his death, Greg was employed at Hinckley Boat Yard, Trenton. He married Deatra Neal March 5, 2005, in Port St. John, Fla. Greg enjoyed the little things in life - working around the house, feeding the birds, walking on the beach and just being with his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father. He was predeceased by his father, Wayne W. Lancaster, March 7, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Judith N. McKenzie of Newport; his loving wife, Deatra Lancaster of Trenton; his daughter, Lauren A. Lancaster of Pittsfield; two stepsons, Joshua Neal and his wife, Heather, of Hartland and Chad Neal of Detroit; one brother, Timothy J. Lancaster Sr. and his wife, Lottie, of Newport; one sister, Julie and her husband, Dr. H. Joseph Thibodeau, of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Garrett, Joshua, Selina and Jaden; several, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be missed by his pet cats, Smoky and Onyx. Private visitation and services will be conducted at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes and condolences, please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
Published in Bangor Daily News on January 27, 2011
01/30/11 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
JOSEPH G. HELLSTERN
Joseph George Hellstern, 87 years old of Antioch, IL passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at his home as he was held by his wife Rosina, son Doug, and daughter Rosina. He was born July 14, 1923 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Anton C. and Josephine Hellstern. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. On January 8, 1943 he married Rosina Huss and they started their family in Chicago. Joseph moved his young family to Antioch in 1954 and helped build his own home in the Loon Lake area on Grass Lake Road. He was the long-time Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 92 of Antioch, a member of Prince of Peace Church in Lake Villa, IL and more recently St. Benedict’s Abbey in Benet Lake, WI. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and past-president and member of the German-American Club of Antioch.
Funeral services with Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. Francis de Sales Church, 148 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8PM Tuesday at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83). INFO 847-395-4000. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, in his memory. Please sign our online guest book for Joe at www.strangfh.com
01/25/11 Submitted by: Russell Hellstern
Captain Thomas C. Volkle
Captain Thomas C. Volkle, 79, crossed the bar on January 9th 2011 in Bothell WA. I had the pleasure of serving twice with 'TC' - a great shipmate and leader.
01/22/11 Submitted by: Fred A. Siegel
CAPT Norm Edwards, USCG (Ret)
Norman Edwards, East Hampton Town Trustee, Dies At 64
East Hampton Town Trustee Norman C. Edwards Jr. of Amagansett died late Wednesday night, according to Ken Yardley of Yardley & Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton.
Mr. Edwards, who was 64, died at his home of natural causes shortly before midnight, Mr. Yardley said. Funeral arrangements are still being made.
After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for 30 years, from 1968 to 1998, Mr. Edwards worked as a fisherman, and was first elected as a Trustee in 2005. He won reelection in 2007 and 2009.
He was diagnosed with brain cancer more than a year ago, according to Clerk of the Trustees Diane McNally.
As one of the Trustees, the stewards of the town’s public waterways and shorelines, Mr. Edwards was a natural leader, Ms. McNally said.
“He was incredibly smart, he was intelligent,” she said. “He was very well spoken. He had an air about him of calm confidence, and you couldn’t help but be touched by his passion for dredging our waterways.”
01/21/11 Submitted by: Tom Gemmell
CAPT Ken Franke
FRANKE, KENNETH FRANCIS March 13, 1936 to Dec. 17, 2010 Kenneth F. Franke was born on March 13, 1936 and was the only child of Radford and Marie Franke. He passed away peacefully the morning of December 17, 2010, after a brief illness. He was a beloved husband and father to his family and a mentor to many others. Ken's parents were the Coast Guard lighthouse keepers at Ballast Point Lighthouse, San Diego. Ken spent his first 18 years calling the lighthouse home. With San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean as his playground, he had the most exciting time growing up. As a teen-ager he would frequently be asked by the Coast Guard Cutter crew at Ballast Point to fill in for missing members of the 83-foot rescue boat. They never had to ask twice. They would then go search the ocean for downed pilots from North Island Naval Air Station or for mariners in distress. Ken attended Saint Augustine High School. His favorite sports were running track and sailing. It was during these years that he met his sweetheart who he later married. Her name was LaVerne Heim. She lived on a chicken ranch in Lemon Grove. After being raised on lobster, abalone and fish, dating a girl with an unlimited supply of his favorite food (chicken) was a great find! He graduated in 1954 from Saints. At this point he was an accomplished Coast Guard trained crewman. After high school, Ken was accepted into the California Maritime Academy. He also joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve to begin his formal career. These were exciting times as he cruised the world on the Training Ship 'Golden Bear.' He graduated in 1957 with a marine engineering degree and joined his second love the Coast Guard. His first love, LaVerne, became his wife on March 11, 1958. So began an incredible journey throughout the world for Ken, LaVerne, and later their children, Kenny, Anne-marie, Randy, and Karen. They lived in North Carolina, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New York, California, and Guam. While the family was at home, Ken would often be at sea. He spent time in the North Atlantic aboard the Cutters 'Mendota' and 'Humbolt' and deep in the polar ice pack on the ice breaker 'Glacier.' He had many harrowing experiences while at sea. However, the most interesting rescue was above the Niagara Falls. It was late at night and a boat with a family had broken down and drifted into the rapids above the falls. He navigated the Franke family boat down river to the rapids, anchoring it as far into the white water as he dared. He tied a rope from the boat onto himself. Ken then in darkness waded in chest deep water through the rapids to the family in trouble. He brought them one at a time back to his boat and took them to safety. After a 27 year career in the Coast Guard, Captain Ken Franke retired. He became a Marine Surveyor and was Director of the San Diego Maritime Museum for several years working on the restoration of the Star of India and the Berkley. He then began another Coast Guard related career that lasted over two decades training the new USCG inspectors on marine safety inspections. He trained several thousand inspectors during those years and left an incredible legacy. Ken was a strong leader, humble public servant and had a strong faith in God. He was be deeply missed by all, especially his five grandchildren. There will be a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, December 20th, at St. Theresa of Carmel Parish, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130. The services and celebration of Ken's life will be the following morning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21st, at the same location. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be sent to the Propagation of the Faith, P.O. Box 82386, San Diego, CA 92138.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on December 19, 2010
12/31/10 Submitted by: Frank P. Hawthorne
Russell A, Cahill, CDR, USCG (Ret.)
WESTBROOK -- Russell A. Cahill Commander USCG (Ret), 80, of Bridgton Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Waterville, on Jan. 23, 1930, the son of Andrew R. and Mabel (Mitchell) Cahill. He moved to Bath as a young child and attended Bath Schools and graduated from Morse High School, class of 1947.
Upon graduation, Russell joined the crew of the Yacht Haida, which was built at the Bath Iron Works. After a year of sailing with them he enlisted in the United States Navy.
Russell was stationed on the aircraft carriers, USS Midway and USS Leyte.
Russell met his wife, Gloria Wilson that year and they were married on June 6, 1953.
After the Korean War, he attended Portland Junior college. He then joined the United States Coast Guard and attended Officers Candidate School where he was commissioned in 1958. Russell served on The Cook Inlet ice breaker and the Barataria. He served in many ports over his 30 plus year career, including an assignment with the Pentagon, and retired as Commanding Officer of the Marine Inspection division in Wisconsin.
Russell and his wife Gloria returned to Maine after he retired in 1979, to be near friends and family.
He was predeceased by his wife Gloria who passed away on March 25, 2006. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah (Stevie) Brimblecom and her husband David of Merrimack, N.H., and Melanie (Lani) Barrett and her husband James of Troy, Mich.; two sons, Russell (Kip) Cahill Jr. of Traverse City, Mich., and Bruce Cahill and his wife Roberta (Bobbi) of Windham; a sister, Margaret Herrin of Bangor, two brothers, Richard Cahill and his wife Vivian of Auburn, and John Cahill and his wife Sharon of Palm Harbor, Fla.; eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the David E. Desmond Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. A celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. To share your thoughts and condolences with Russell's family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions to assist Bath area disabled veterans
may be made to:
Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 214
Brunswick, Maine 04011
Russell A. Cahill
12/19/10 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
Jack T. Lilly
ET2 Jack T. Lilly. Jack 'crossed the bar' on September 6, 2010. He was born Dec. 8, 1948, in Hannibal, Mo., one of two children born to Margaret and Charles Lilly. Described as an adventurous and playful child. He graduated from Fox High School in Arnold, Mo. Soon after, Jack enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent four years in the service, including completion of ETA School in 1968. Jack joined the San Diego Police Department in early 1970 and served for 33 years. He worked various areas of command, mostly enjoying positions that were highly sought after. One can say he had a colorful career. He was decorated for his bravery and dedication to duty. Jack spent many years traveling out to the Colorado Rockies — hunting, fishing and vacationing. So, when it came time for retiring, he chose the Colorado Rockies. He moved to Pagosa Springs in 2003 and began his new life as a retiree. Jack wasn’t satisfied being idle, so he volunteered with the sheriff’s department, organizing the sheriff’s volunteer program. He was seen behind the scenes with other different volunteer groups offering up his help for free. He was a kind and generous man. Jack’s interest also lay in water sports, whether it was in the ocean, on the river or on some peaceful lake. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Lilly, and survived by his mother, Margaret Ann Lilly, sister Joyce Ann Boss and his son, Charles William Borden. Jack passed in the early morning hours. It is believed he suffered a massive heart attack. It can be said Jack got his wish, to go quickly and before the snow. His family, close friends and everyone who he touched during his life will sorely miss him. His ashes were be spread in his beloved Rocky Mountains.
12/17/10 Submitted by: Fred A. Siegel
Clarence E. Pipkin, Sr.
Clarence E. Pipkin, Sr. died on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife Dorothy J. Pipkin, their daughters Yolanda Campbell, Angela McMillian, Tonette Pipkin and their son Clarence E. Pipkin, II. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He served 23 years in the USCG, retired in Brownsville, TX and relocated to Miami, Florida where he has resided since. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010 at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 8820 NW 20th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Submitted by his daughter Angela McMillian.
12/14/10 Submitted by: Clarence Pipkin
Clarence E. Pipkin, Sr.
Clarence E. Pipkin, Sr. died on Sunday, December 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife Dorothy J. Pipkin, their daughters Yolanda Campbell, Angela McMillian, Tonette Pipkin and their son Clarence E. Pipkin, II. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He served 23 years in the USCG, retired in Brownsville, TX and relocated to Miami, Florida where he has resided since. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010 at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 8820 NW 20th Avenue, Miami, FL 33147. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.
12/14/10 Submitted by: Clarence Pipkin
GMC Thomas Morrison
GMC Thomas Glenn Morrison, U.S.C.G., of Slidell, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Diane Lampe Morrison. Father of Justis Logan Morrison. Son of Don and Kathleen Morrison. Brother of Daniel,and Joe Morrison, Shelly Malbrough and Sheila De Ford. Age 51 years. A native of Clinton City, Iowa. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation on Monday evening from 4:00 P.M. until funeral time. Donations to LoMo's Camp for the Cure, (checks payable to LoMo Co), 101 Montgomery Street, Ste. 2150, San Francisco, CA. 94104, or the American Lung Association preferred, in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
12/13/10 Submitted by: Patrick Flynn
Stephen Weiss
SKC(Ret) Stephen Weiss, having served 20 years in the Coast Guard then worked with ADM Yost for the past 11 years, passed away 11/29/2010.
12/09/10 Submitted by: Jay Shively
BMC Clifford Monz
The following was received from Jennifer Youngblood, surviving daughter of BMC Clifford Monz...
Clifford Monz, husband of 34 years to Carol and father of Jennifer and Danielle passed away on November 27, 2010 at the age of 55. He was active duty in the United States Coast Guard for 21 years. I wanted to make sure that your website, and members were aware somehow because I know he has connected with a lot of old 'Coasties' through your site.
You may contact me at this email address - or by mail at 1249 Winding Meadows Rd. Rockledge, FL 32955.
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12/09/10 Submitted by: Fred A. Siegel
EN1 Richard J Cormier
Dick was born on August 20, 1935 in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he grew up with 10 siblings. Sisters, Betty and Shirley and Brother Bill currently reside in Green Bay. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1953 and Proudly served for 20 years before retiring in 1973. On January 16, 1965, Dick married the love of his life, Shirley Riske. They were stationed in Port Heron, Michigan for five years before moving to Seattle, Washington and eventually settling down in Centralia. They raised three beautiful daughters, Debbie, Shelley, and Jennifer. In 1991 Dick retired from Boeing where he worked for 16 years as a refrigeration mechanic. He soon after took on the full time job of loving grandfather of five grand children. He loved the outdoors, going on road trips, and golfing, but among his favorite pastimes was going on walks with his dog. On November 10, 2010, Richard was forever set out to sea, but he will always be remembered in our hearts.
12/08/10 Submitted by: Duane Fuehr
Hubert Davis ENCM Ret.
Hubert Davis, 90 of Beaufort, NC died Friday, Dec.3,2010, at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Hubert will be remembered for his love for other people and his acts of human kindness until his death. A funeral with military honors is 11 a.m. Monday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Beaufort. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II, he was first assigned to patrol on 110 foot cutter along the eastern coast of North Carolina, protecting the inlets from u-boats. He then served on a Navy LST landing troops and cargo during the war. He retired from the Coast Guard as ENCM
12/07/10 Submitted by: William S. Guthrie
CAPT James D. 'Dan' Martin, USCG (Retired)
Captain James D. “Dan” Martin, USCG, Retired, 74, of Port Charlotte passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 3, 1936 in Watertown, NY to Charles W. and Alyce H. (Danehy) Martin. Dan was a 1958 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy retiring in 1986 as a Captain. He spent a majority of his career as a Search and Rescue pilot. He was a member of the American Legion, Moose, Elks and Amvets. He enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jill Losh, of Port Charlotte; six children: Karen (Greg) Boester of Westerville, OH; Deborah (Greg) Smedal of Scarborough, ME; James Martin, Jr. of Fairview Park, OH; Michael (Andrea) Martin of Amherst, OH; Major Linda Martin, U.S. Army of Atlanta, GA; Michael Losh of Port Charlotte; one uncle, Fred (Vi) Martin of Port Charlotte; one brother, Paul (Mary Lee) Martin of Naples, FL; his mother-in-law Kitty Losh of Port Charlotte, FL and his former wife, Pearl (LeBlanc) Biscotti of Rocky River, OH. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Tara Hall, Erin Hall, Cpl. Scott Hall, Nicole Boester (Jimmy) Clark, Lyla Smedal, Briar Rose Martin, Ashley Martin, George Biltz, Eric Martin, Elijah Losh and one great grand daughter Taryn Hall. James was predeceased by a grand daughter Elyse Claire Boester and three brothers; Captain Charles W. Martin, Jr., LTC John F. Martin and Donald Martin. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center Road in Venice with Coast Guard Honors on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The American Lung Association of Florida (Cancer Research), 8950 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street Suite 205, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
Published by the Englewood Community Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Englewood FL.
12/02/10 Submitted by: Katie C. Callaway
Bert Jackson
This was published on the December 1, 2010, edition of the Lansing State Journal - - -
Bert Wayne Jackson Born February 21, 1921 to Eleanor and George Jackson in Jackson, MI, Wayne passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was in the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II where he was a gunner, then a radio operator. He owned and operated his own business, Jackson's Heating and Cooling, for over 25 years and taught his trade at LLC. He was the Chief Building Code Inspector for the City of Lansing and retired in 1983. He enjoyed dancing, big band music, and would D.J. at the Elks, VFW, Moose Lodge and Eagles. He loved boating and fishing on the Great Lakes, and 'harbor hopping' on Lake Michigan. He built his house in 1947 and kept busy on his projects around the house. Wayne was an upbeat jokester with a great sense of humor and enjoyed life. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, June Jackson; and his sisters, Connie and Maxine. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Jackson of 25 years; son, Steven (Helen) Jackson; step children, Michael (Kathryn) Stanley, Mary (Raymond) Bogle; sister, Donis Lewis; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
12/01/10 Submitted by: Lee Wonnacott
FTC Billy Neve
FTC Billy Neve crossed the bar on 7 October, 2010 in Temple, TX. Billy served in Vietnam in USCGC YAKUTAT.
He retired 1 February, 1977.
11/27/10 Submitted by: Gary Keen
Capt. James D. Martin
The Coast Guard Family lost one of the finest. 'Whiskey Dan' enjoyed life to the fullest and I will always think of him when reflecting upon my career and the good times had. J.Dan I'll miss you, you were a 'True Coastie'
11/26/10 Submitted by: Albert H. Ruble
CAPT JAMES D. MARTIN, USCG (RET)
I'm sure the fol info will be amplified,but I learned this evening that CAPT Jim Martin,USCG(RET),passed over the bar today(25 NOV '10). Though not unduly fond of aviators,I found 'Whiskey Dan' a great representative of what all Coasties, regardless of shoe color, embrace - honor,duty,integrity and along the way, a bit of fun/humor to ensure we remained grounded. Doubtlessly,his sardonic presence will be missed, most especially by his children and spouse CDR Jill (Losh) Martin, USCG (RET). Hoping you'll accept a sailor's fervent desire Dan, we wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas.
11/25/10 Submitted by: Jeff Freeman
Warren Debrell Bonner
My wife received an e-mail today informing us of the sad event. Mr. Bonner passed away on Nov. 17, 2010.
Mr. Bonner 'Ol' WDB' was the author of the book The Tale of the 'Mighty 'E'astwind': USCGC Icebreaker W279; 1943 to 1968; A Biography From WWII, North Atlantic Campaign. He became friends with my wife's father Robert B. Crowninshield while gathering information for his book. They never met in person but were constantly in touch through e-mails and phone calls. At one point Mr. Bonner was in poor health and asked Mr. Crowninshield to finish his book if he should pass away. Luckily, Mr. Bonner recovered and finished the book. Ironically Mr. Crowninshield preceded Mr. Bonner in death, exactly five years to the day.
After her father's death Mr. Bonner became a second Dad to my wife. They were often in touch via e-mail. We will missed Mr. Bonner's jokes and stories he sent us. Most of all we will miss him, as much as we miss Dad.
Warren D. Bonner died 17 Nov 2010.
Robert B. Crowninshield died 17 Nov 2005.
Fair wind and following seas.
11/18/10 Submitted by: Lawrence E. O'Brien
TTCS Harry S. Birch
Harry passed away Friday Oct. 22, 2010 at his residence on Chincoteague Island, Va. During WWII Harry was a young BMC in charge of 75 footers in Australia. At the end of the war he took a bust back to PO2 and changed his rate to EM (Tel). He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and a kinder fellow one couldn't meet. When every thing around him was going haywire he always remained calm and got us through the situation. He is survived by his widow Clara, a daughter Jan Birch Glading and a son Maj. Harry Kent Birch USAF (Ret)from a previous marriage. Fellows like Harry don't come along very often.
11/12/10 Submitted by: William D. Hudson
CWO Robert A. 'Bobby' Buotte, USCG
YARMOUTHPORT — Robert Albert Buotte Jr. died unexpectedly on October 29, 2010.
Chief Warrant Officer Robert 'Bobby' Buotte enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in April of 1982. Immediately upon completion of basic training, Bobby was assigned to the Coast Guard Training Center in Petaluma, Calif., where he learned his specialty as a Yeoman. After graduation he was then transferred to his first duty station, Coast Guard Group Atlantic City, N.J. Bobby was promoted after a year and was reassigned to the Integrated Support Command in Boston, Mass., where he worked for the next five years. He then had the distinct honor of serving aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis, a Large endurance cutter conducting both law enforcement and search and rescue missions. Following his successful tour aboard the Jarvis, Bobby spent the next nine years of his distinguished 28-year Coast Guard career on Cape Cod at the Coast Guard Air Station and Group Woods Hole, where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer. In 1999, he was placed in charge of the Housing office at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Bobby returned to Boston as the Administration Officer for the Integrated Support Command and the Sector in 2001 following another successful tour of duty. In July of 2009, Bobby was assigned to Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Woods Hole as the Admin Officer responsible for the pay and personnel of over 600 Coast Guardsman through Cape Cod, the Islands and Rhode Island. Throughout his 28 years of distinguished service, he received the following personal awards: The Coast Guard Commendation medal, four Coast Guard Achievement Medals, two Commandant Letters of Commendation.
Bobby was a devoted family man. He was known to be exceptionally kind and gentle as well as a loving father. Bobby dedicated much of his life to the Coast Guard. It was a passion that captivated him early in his career. He was well-respected by his shipmates both senior and junior for his commitment to the Coast Guard core values: honor, respect and devotion to duty.
Bobby is survived by his wife Mal Hughes. He leaves behind four children, Kristan Buotte of Yarmouthport, Dylan Buotte of Bourne, MaKenna Hughes of Yarmouthport and Shannon Bell of Nantucket; and two much-loved grandchildren, Greyson and Avery Bell. The loving son of CWO4 Robert A. Buotte Sr., U.S. Coast Guard retired, and Carol (Arruda) Buotte. Bobby also leaves behind Kathryn Sylvia, Cheryl and John Hopkinson, Diane and Michael Keogh, Jill and Amy Hokinson, Kathryn and Michael Sylvia, and Kyle Keogh.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund, U.S. Coast Guard Mail Stop 7180, 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 610, Arlington, VA 20598, or the Head Start Program, 83 Pearl Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. Published in Cape Cod Times 11/2/10
11/02/10 Submitted by: Isabel Keppner
Sophia Miotke
Sophia Miotke, wife of LCDR C. J. (Jim) Miotke, USCG(Ret.), passed October 30th after a long illness. She and Jim were married fifty-plus years, with two children and one granddaughter. I have vivid memories of Sophie as den mother to the bachelor officers aboard the SEBAGO in the early 1960s. Long evenings of penny-ante poker and homemade pizza at their house kept us out of the Mobile ginmills. Kind regards and sympathy to Jim, Kris and Maria.
11/01/10 Submitted by: George T. Cassidy
Steven Paul Eaton
Steven Paul Eaton crossed the bar on 20 October 2010 at his home in Aurora, CO after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Steve was the ACC for BMC Fisher in Feb/Mar 1987 at TRACEN Cape May and then went to the CGC Sapelo in Eureka, CA until 1988. Steve had such wonderful memories of his Coast Guard days and even in the end of his life, his face would light up when we talked about our days in the Coast Guard and what a privilege it was to be a part of such an elite group!! Steve lived his life to the absolute fullest, climbing 42 of the 50 over 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado as well as being an avid cyclist until his diagnosis in 2007. He never took the path of least resistance and always faced any challenge with a passion most of us only wish we had!! You will be greatly missed my friend and shipmate!! Farewinds and Following Seas til we meet again!!!
10/29/10 Submitted by: Kelli (Hoyt) Bell
ELC 3 Raymond Dolan
I just learned of the death of Ray Dolan on 8/15/10. A former US Army Hawk technician he entered the Coast Guard as a 'retread' ET1. I first met him as my instructor in ETA School on Governors Island teaching logic in COBET. Later when I was an instructor he was the Section Chief of ELF 1. I also worked for him when he was the STO on LorSta Kargabrun TU as his ETC. AT the time LTJG Higgins now CAPT was the CO. His last assignment before retirement was EECEN in Wildwood NJ where he was writing applications for the CG Worksta 1. Ray was my mentor and friend. When he told me earlier this year of his brain cancer, in my heart I knew he would soon leave us. He saved my career and is the reason that I am still married to my wonderful wife and completed over 30 years in the Coast Guard. Thank you Ray, you are missed.
10/21/10 Submitted by: George Sackett
CWO Ed Christman
Let me add my thoughts to Charlie Colburn's memorial to Ed. I don't use the term shipmate loosely, but the then Senior Chief was a shipmate in the finest sense of that word. A great guy to have around, both underway as well as on liberty. Mentor is, indeed, the right descriptor for my friend.
10/16/10 Submitted by: John Linnon
CWO2 Ed Christman
Chief Warrant Officer Edwin “Ed” Christman crossed the bar on the 2nd of October, 2010. Ed enlisted in the CG December 16th, 1965 and retired May 31st, 1992 as ENG2, W-2. His wife Vivian passed that Ed had been bedridden for awhile due to problems with his lungs and heart. His passing was peaceful and he went in his sleep. Plans are for his body to be cremated and his children will gather in the spring to scatter his ashes near his Alaskan home in a nearby creek that flows into the ocean. RADM Linnon, USCG, Ret., submits: “Senior Chief Christman worked his ass off aboard the Cutter Munro - when I got there in 1983 (and he, about the same time), the ship had given up on the iron mike steering system ever working properly, thus requiring a helmsman even the middle of the Pacific with not another ship within miles – a complete waste of manpower. I challenged him to fix it – he worked night and day studying manuals and turning to and got it done. He fondly referred to many of his shipmates as “Buck”. He had a great sense of humor; a good guy to have around; and a key member of a great Chief's Mess. He was a 'shipmate' in the finest sense of the word.” Ed Christman, both as a Warrant and a Senior Chief, was a great mentor to many fine young Coasties, some who continue to serve in the Coast Guard today. He will be missed.
10/15/10 Submitted by: Loring (Charlie) Colburn
BMC James Jensen
Only learned today, the BMC James 'G.I. Jim' Jensen crossed the bar on 7/22/10.Jim was onboard USS West Virginia, during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Following WWII, he joined the Coast Guard, While sailing a new 82 footer, from Curtis Bay to San Francisco; he became involved in teh Cuban blockade. After pushing one company, at TRACEN Alameda; he founded, and directed the Company Commander School. 'G.I. Jim' Jensen was one of the great leaders. I was privilleged to have served with him, at Alameda.
10/13/10 Submitted by: Jerry Echols
CWO3 Russel R. Hickman
Crossing The Bar.......
CWO3 Russell R. Hickman
USCG (Retired)
THOMASTON -- CWO3 Russell R. Hickman USCG (retired), of Thomaston, passed over the bar at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Sept. 30, 2010, following a long battle with kidney and heart disease and a recent stroke.
Russell was born on Dec. 24, 1918, in Corea, the first born child of Robert H. Hickman and Olive (Donovan) Hickman. Russell graduated from Rockland High School in 1937. During the period from 1937 through 1939 Russell's early work experiences included lobstering and being an Able Bodied Seaman for the Eastern Steamship Company, operating out of Rockland. In September of 1939 Russell joined the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming a crew member of the USCGC Travis (WPC-153) which operated out of Rockland. In November of 1939 Russell had the unhappy experience of participating in the USCGC Travis's search for the fishing trawler 'Madeline & Flora' which was lost at sea during a violent storm and never found. Unfortunately, his Father Robert H. Hickman was one of the crew members lost with the 'Madeline & Flora.'
Prior to and during WWII Russell's assignments included Convoy Escort and/or Weather Patrol activities in the North Atlantic aboard the USCGC Travis (WPC-153), USCGC Tampa (WPG-48), and USS Milledgeville (PF-94, a Coast Guard crewed U.S. Navy frigate).
In 1945 Russell married his wife of 63 years, Nellie (Lowell) Hickman of Thomaston.
Russell's early post-war assignments included the USCG Station in St. Louis, Mo., the USCG Detachment which helped to establish the South Korean Coast Guard (prior to the Korean War), the USCGC Unimak (WAVP-379) which operated out of Boston, Mass., instructor duty at the U.S. Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Md., and instructor duty at the USCG Training Center at Avery Point in Groton, Conn. In 1956 Russell was promoted from Chief to Warrant Officer and was posted (along with his wife and son) to the USCGC Courier (WAGR-410) which was based in Rhodes, Greece and served as a floating radio transmitter for the Voice of America. Russell and his family always considered this assignment as a unique high point in his Coast Guard career. In 1959 Russell and his family returned to the U.S. to serve at the USCG Station in Staten Island, N.Y. In Staten Island Russell was assigned to the Eastern Inspectors team which inspected and audited USCG facilities up and down the U.S. East Coast. In 1962 Russell was posted to isolated duty at
CWO3 Russell
R. Hickman
USCG LORAN Stations in Libya and Turkey. During this assignment Russell's wife Nellie and son Robert returned to live in Rockland. Russell returnedto the U.S. in 1963 and was assigned to the USCG Station in South Portland. Russell retired from the Coast Guard in 1966.
Following his retirement from the Coast Guard, Russell worked briefly at Kalloch Fuel Service in Rockland and at the Studley Hardware store in Thomaston. He then joined the staff at the Maine DOT headquarters in Augusta. Russell retired from the Maine DOT in 1977. During his retirement Russell and Nellie enjoyed life and gardening at their home in Thomaston. They both were very active in many fraternal organizations, including the Masons, Shriners, Eastern Star, Grange, Pomona, and Odd Fellows. Russell was a volunteer driver for Meals On Wheels. Russell and Nellie were charter members of Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport.
Following the death of his beloved wife Nellie (Lowell) Hickman in August of 2009, Russell decided to join his son Robert and daughter in law Anne in North Syracuse, N.Y., for an extended visit.
Russell was predeceased by his parents, Robert H. Hickman and Olive (Donovan) Hickman; by his brothers, Elwin and Fulton, and by his sisters, Virginia, Norma and Barbara. He is survived by his sisters, Leona Philips and Elaine, by his half brother, 'Sonny;' by his son, Robert R. Hickman and daughter- in-law, Anne (Morrissey) Hickman; and by his granddaughters, Rebecca M. Hickman, Regina A. Hickman and Elizabeth R. Hickman.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m., at Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Rd., Rockport. A committal service will immediately follow at the Village Cemetery in Thomaston. For Russell's friends in Central New York, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 8278 Oswego Rd., Liverpool, N.Y. Condolences to the family may be made to Russell's memorial page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hall & Bibber Funeral Home, 78 Main St., Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to:
Nativity Lutheran Church
179 Old County Rd.
Rockport Maine, 04856
10/04/10 Submitted by: Gary Lemons
CWO3 Mach Tom B Manning
Tom B. Manning, Jr. 60, of Indianapolis, IN, died on September 26, 2010. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Mary M. Manning and his sister Cindy M. Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Katherine; one daughter, Rebecca her husband Fred; his father, Tom B. Manning, Sr. and two grandchildren, Jordan and Ryan. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, September 30th, 2010 in the Crown Hill Cemetery Gothic Chapel, Indianapolis, followed by the funeral services at 3 p.m. Condolences may be shared at www.crownhill.org. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis at: www.indyhumane.org
09/29/10 Submitted by: Donald Wankel, Sr
Joyce M. DeWinter
Joyce Marie DeWinter passed away Friday, September 10, 2010. She is survived by Thomas P. DeWinter, retired Coast Guard AM2. Joyce will be missed by all who knew her.
09/13/10 Submitted by: Thomas Dewinter
Ronald David Turner
As published Saturday, August 28, 2010, in The Morning Sun at Mt Pleasant, Michigan.
Oct. 31, 1949 - Aug. 26, 2010
Ronald David Turner, age 60, of St. Louis went home to our Lord on Aug. 26, 2010 after a 4 1/2 year battle with blood cancer.
Funeral services will be held Monday Aug. 30, 2010 at 1 p.m. from the Berry Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Kursch officiating.
Visitations will be Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd.
Ron was born Oct. 31, 1949 in Marinette, WI to George and Marjorie (Hudson) Turner.
Ron graduated from Shepherd High School in 1969. He was employed as a carpenter and crew leader by Three Rivers, INC. of Midland. He served in the Coast Guard and was stationed in New Jersey.
Ron loved his family, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting with all of them.
Survived by his wife of 28 years Caral, five children: Brian (Jean) Turner of Salem, VA, Steve (Sarah) Turner of Manton, Dustin (Samantha) Turner of Oil City, Desiree (Rob) Evans of Rosebush, Joshua Turner of St. Louis. 9-Grandchildren: Tyler, Dakota, Elyssa, Dylan, Luke, Jeremy, Kiley, Brook, and Danielle. 2-Brothers: Jerry (Linda) Turner of Woodstock, GA, Bruce (Liz) Turner of DeWitt Nephews: Jon Turner and Scott (Jennifer) Turner Great Nephew: Michael Turner and Great niece Paige Turner.
Preceded in death by his parents George and Marjorie Turner.
08/28/10 Submitted by: Lee Wonnacott
CWO4 Norberto 'Bert' Encarnacion
My father in law, Bert Encarnacion, passed away recently. He was a 30-year veteran of the Coast Guard, attaining the rank of CWO4. His service included two years aboard USCGC COURIER (1958-60). He was also stationed at Governor’s Island (1967-70), Honolulu (1967-70), and Boston (1973-85). Here is the notice we sent to our local newspapers:
Norberto Ordonez Encarnacion, 75, of New York City, formerly of Salem, Mass., died unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, August 7, while visiting relatives in the Philippines. Born in Cavite City, Philippines, he immigrated to the United States to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard, from which he retired in 1985 after 30 years of service.
Mr. Encarnacion was preceded in death by his parents, Timoteo and Magdalena (Ordonez) Encarnacion, and a sister, Myra Encarnacion, all of Cavite City. He is survived by his wife Marian Rosoff Encarnacion of Walpole, Massachusetts; longtime companion Leticia M. Dolan of New York City; three daughters: Karen Encarnacion of Walpole; Janet Encarnacion and husband Tristan Davies of Mansfield, Massachusetts; and Linda Millard and husband Richard of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and two grandchildren. He is survived in the Philippines by a brother, Timoteo Encarnacion, Jr., and two sisters, Cielito De Guzman and Sylvia Encarnacion, and an extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and their many children.
A funeral mass was held on Thursday, August 12, at San Roque Parish Church, Cavite City, Philippines. A memorial service and reception will be held at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main St., Attleboro, Massachusetts (www.murrayuuchurch.org), on Sunday, August 22, at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066 (www.catholiccharitiesusa.org).
08/15/10 Submitted by: Tristan Davies
BMCM PAUL ANDRIEU
ALCOAST 402/10
COMDTNOTE 10000
SUBJ: PASSING OF MASTER CHIEF BOATSWAINS MATE PAUL ANDRIEU
1. IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I REPORT THE PASSING OF MASTER
CHIEF BOATSWAINS MATE PAUL R. ANDRIEU, WHO DIED ON ACTIVE DUTY AFTER
A BRIEF BUT UNEXPECTED ILLNESS ON 27 JULY 2010.
2. A NATIVE OF SAN FRANCISCO, BORN ON 25 DECEMBER 1961, MASTER CHIEF
ANDRIEU ENLISTED IN THE COAST GUARD IN MARCH OF 1980 AND COMPLETED
BASIC TRAINING AT TRAINING CENTER ALAMEDA. HIS ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED
COMMAND OF CGC SOCKEYE, CG STATION SAN FRANCISCO, CG STATION
CARQUINEZ, AND CGC POINT BROWER. HE WAS XPO AT CG STATION GOLDEN
GATE AND CGC POINT BROWER. OTHER ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL
HONOR GUARD, CG STATION SAINT INIGOES, CG STATION SAN DIEGO, CG
GROUP SAN DIEGO, AND CGC ACTIVE. PRIOR TO SERVING AS OIC OF CGC
SOCKEYE, HE WAS THE SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO COMMAND MASTER CHIEF.
3. MASTER CHIEF ANDRIEU ATTENDED NUMEROUS SERVICE SCHOOLS AND WAS A
GRADUATE OF THE CG CPO ACADEMY, CLASS 50. HIS MILITARY AWARDS
INCLUDE THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, CG COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH
ONE GOLD STAR, THE CG ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL WITH THREE GOLD STARS, THE
COMMANDANTS LETTER OF COMMENDATION, AND NUMEROUS OTHER AWARDS. HE
EARNED HIS PERMANENT CUTTERMANS PIN, PERMANENT BOAT FORCES INSIGNIA,
AND COMMAND PINS, BOTH ASHORE AND AFLOAT.
4. A SKILLED MARINER, INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR LEADER, AND TRUE
SHIPMATE, MASTER CHIEF ANDRIEU WAS KNOWN FOR HIS GOOD HUMOR, EVEN
KEEL, AND APPROACHABLE DEMEANOR. HIS EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE ESTABLISHED HIM AS A MENTOR, ADVISOR, AND FRIEND FOR
COUNTLESS COAST GUARDSMEN WITH WHOM HE SERVED DURING THE PAST 30
YEARS. HE WILL BE MISSED BEYOND MEASURE.
5. MASTER CHIEF ANDRIEU IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS, PAUL AND
PATRICIA ANDRIEU, HIS FIANCE CINDY BERKIW, HIS SISTER NANCY ANDRIEU,
HIS FOUR CHILDREN, SHAUN, CHRISTOPHER, RACHEL, KELSEY, AND ONE
GRANDDAUGHTER, LILYANNA.
6. THE COAST GUARD OFFERS ITS CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY MEMBERS,
FRIENDS, AND SHIPMATES. SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1030 ON YERBA
BUENA ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, CA ON 12 AUGUST 2010.
7. A MEMORIAL FUND IS BEING ESTABLISHED IN THE NAME OF MASTER CHIEF
ANDRIEU TO BENEFIT HIS CHILDRENS EDUCATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO
DONATE MAY DO SO, PAYABLE TO PAUL ANDRIEU, SR., EXECUTOR AND SENT
TO:
COMMANDER
USCG SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO
1 YERBA BUENA ISLAND
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94130
ATTN: BMCM ANDRIEU MEMORIAL FUND
8. RELEASED BY ADM BOB PAPP, COMMANDANT.
9. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
BT
08/12/10 Submitted by: Timothy Mooney
Bruce Richter
RICHTER, BRUCE C.,58, died Tues. Aug. 3, at Falmouth Hospital. Born in Providence, RI, son of Gloria (Johnson) Richter and the late Carl L. Graduate of Cranston East High School, attended New York Maritime College and a graduate of Columbia College. Bruce summered on Cape Cod and considred himself a Cape Codder.He served 23 years in the U. S.Coast Guard, during the Vietnam & Gulf Wars, with the rank of Chief Petty Officer as a Quartermaster for 10 yrs. and 13 years as a Special Agent with Coast Guard Investigations. After retiring from the Coast Guard he worked for Cape Cod Printing Co. for seven years.
Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Vickie
(McFarland) Richter, granddaughter Laren Ofrie; daughter Jamie Sacchetti; cousins Ed & James Laivo & Diane Vavricka.
Visiting Hours in John- Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd. (Rt28) Marstons Mills on Tues, Aug. 10, from 10:30-12 noon, followed by a Funeral Service at 12 pm. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Lauren Ofrie-Richter Educational Fund, c/o Cape Cod Five Cent Savings Bank, P.O. Box 10, Orleans, MA 02653-9983.
Published in The Providence Journal on August 9, 2010
08/09/10 Submitted by: Michael Scanlon
Capt. Michael J. O'Brien (Ret.)
Captain Michael J. O’Brien, USCG (Ret.) was born in Tupper Lake, New York, USA on November 5, 1936 to Albert B. O’Brien and M. Clare O’Brien; he was the eldest of five siblings, Ann M. (D), Kathleen, Albert “Al”, and George “Steve”.
Mike grew up in Watertown, NY graduating from Watertown High School in 1954; he excelled at sports, particularly Hockey and Baseball. At age 17, after graduation from High School he began life as a cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.
While at the Coast Guard Academy, he was active in sports and captained the Baseball Team during his senior year. In 1958 at age 21 he graduated from the Academy and was stationed in Boston, MA aboard the 311 foot cutter MCCULLOCH, serving in both deck and engineering departments.
In 1961 at age 24 Captain O’Brien’s service continued as Engineering Officer aboard the 205 foot cutter CHEROKEE, home ported in Virginia Beach, VA. He was onboard the CHEROKEE when she towed the decommissioned battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB55) into her present location on the Cape Fear River. While serving aboard the CHEROKEE he met Judith H. White of Suffolk, VA. They were married on March 16, 1963 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA.
In 1963 at age 26 he was Operations Officer aboard the cutter 254 foot cutter CHAUTAUQUA in Honolulu, HI. On November 4, 1963 his first child Margaret Clare “Peggy” was born in Honolulu.
In 1965, at age 28 he was transferred to USCG Headquarters, Washington, DC. His second child, Albert Patrick “Pat” was born on June 18, 1965 in Fort Belvoir, VA his third child Erin Ann was born June 13, 1966 also in Fort Belvoir, VA.
In 1969 at age 32 he returned to sea as Executive Officer aboard the 378 foot cutter HAMILTON, which was deployed to Vietnam in the Market Time Operations. In 1971 at age 34 he attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI. His fourth child, Michael Kevin was born in Newport, RI on August 31, 1971.
In 1972 at age 35 he served as Coast Guard Liaison and Ship Training Officer at the U.S. Naval Fleet training group in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In 1974, age 37 he received his first command, the 210 foot cutter ALERT home-ported in Cape May, NJ.
In 1976, age 39 he again served at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC as Assistant Chief, Enlisted Personnel Division and later as Assistant Chief, Officer Personnel Division. In 1979, age 42 he was assigned as Command Officer of the 378 foot cutter MELLON in Honolulu, HI. When the Mellon moved its homeport from Honolulu to Seattle, he took command of the 378 foot cutter MUNRO in Honolulu. Very few officers have had the distinction of commanding two 378 foot High Endurance Cutters.
In 1981, age 44 he was transferred to Governors Island, NY as Commanding Officer of Support Center New York. In 1983, at age 46 he was transferred to Coast Guard Head Quarters and served as Chief of Enlisted Personnel and later as Deputy Chief, Office of Operations. In 1986 at age 49 he was transferred to Miami, FL as Chief of Staff, 7th Coast Guard District. In Miami he served in counter drug operations under then Vice President George H.W. Bush, President Reagan’s drug czar. On June 30th, 1988 at age 51 he retired with 30 years of active service.
His decorations included the Coast Guard Meritous Service Medal with Gold Star, Coast Guard Commendation Medal with “O” Device, Navy Commendation Medal and Coast Guard Achievement Medal with “O” Device and Gold Star. He received a Master’s of Science Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.
In August 1988 he accepted the Position of Port Director with The Grand Bahama Port Authority Port Director and was responsible for the operation of the Freeport Harbour Company Ltd. During an interim period, he held the position of Director, Air & Sea Ports while managing both the Grand Bahama International Airport and Freeport Harbour Company.
During his tenure as Port Director, Freeport Harbour grew from a small port serving the needs of Grand Bahama Island to a world class transshipment port of global significance.
In 1988 Freeport Harbour when he came to Freeport the harbor had a controlling depth of 30 feet, a width of 300 feet, handled less than 20,000 TEU’s of containers and had no fixed repair facilities. The harbor received 300,000 cruise passengers per year.
Today Freeport Harbour has a controlling depth of 52 feet, a 500 foot wide channel and handles the largest post-panamax Container Ships currently in operation. The container terminal has an annual capacity of over 1.5 million TEU. The harbor receives the largest passenger ships in the world, landing over 900,000 passengers each year. The harbor is also now home to a mega yacht repair facility and a major ship repair facility operating 3 dry docks including the largest dry dock in the Western Hemisphere.
In the words of Mr. Edward St. George, one of the founders of Grand Bahama Port Authority, when writing to the Bahamian Government on behalf of Capt. O’Brien:
“He was largely responsible for all major development in Freeport Harbour including the Container Port and Shipyard.”
In 1997 at age 60, he re-married to Linda H. Carr, of Virginia Beach, Va.
In 2002, at age 65 he retired as Port Director but stayed on in a consulting capacity, tirelessly working to grow the business of Freeport Harbour, focusing special interest on Cruise Ships. Capt. Mike retired fully in 2006 at age 69 but remained active within the Maritime Community. He remained on the island that he loved. Capt. O’Brien passed away in Freeport, Grand Bahama on July 7th, 2010. He was 73 years old.
Capt. O’Brien will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on October 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm with full Military honors.
In lieu of Flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Capt. O'Brien to the Coast Guard Foundation.
http://www.coastguardfoundation.org/, 860-535-0786
Contact: Mike K. O'Brien, muddytugboat@gmail.com
07/31/10 Submitted by: Michael O'Brien
CWO4 Ken McLean
Kenneth Maynard McLean, CWO4 (USCG ret.), 54, a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, as a Diesel Engineer, after 22 years; worked 10 years as a service advisor at various auto dealerships; and worked three years, as a Test Engineer, at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. Ken was a member of the Poquoson Yacht Club, and the 71st Street Anglers. He had a great love for scuba diving, NASCAR racing, ballroom dancing, opera, hardcrab racing, billiards, RV'ing, and boating ('but not fishing!'). He was of the Protestant faith, and nature was his church.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, Maynard F. McLean; and mother, Rosa A. Woodall.
He is survived by his wife of seven years, Ronda Freeman McLean; father, Aubrey Woodall; mother, Charmaine McLean; parents, Esther and Henry Freeman; brothers, Brian McLean, Aubrey Woodall, and Lennie Leffel and wife, Tracie; sister, Debbie McDaniel and husband, Jimmy; and many other extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, and afterwards all are welcome to the Poquoson Yacht Club for a celebration of Ken's life. Friday night, to honor Ken's memory, friends are asked to bring or wear something to represent his personality. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson, by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash, the Rev. Bobby Collins, and the Rev. Swanie Brayboy. Services will continue at Smith Memorial Cemetery, Poquoson, with Coast Guard Honors. At other times the family will be at 1 Susan Dr., Poquoson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in honor of Dr. Steven Campbell, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com
The family wishes to thanks Dr. John Kessler and Dr. J. Clif Tinsley, for their special care and compassion. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
07/22/10 Submitted by: Patrick Flynn
SK2 Raymond F. 'Ray' Lee
Raymond F. 'Ray' Lee, 64, beloved husband of Dorothy (Carragher) Lee for 42 years, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Johnson Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Ray was born in Rockville CT on May 28, 1946 and lived most of his life in Enfield CT. Ray served in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam era and attended SK class A school at TRACEN, Groton CT. His duty stations were Base Boston MA and the USCGC VIGILANT in New Bedford MA. A Mass of Christian Burial on July 13th at St. Patrick Church and interment with military honors at St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery in Enfield CT following the Mass. The local V.F.W. provided a firing honor guard and two Coast Guard petty officers were there to fold the colors and present the flag to his wife. I have known Ray and his family for many years and must admit the services moved me to tears. He was a good friend and will be deeply missed.
07/19/10 Submitted by: Russell Maher
Vernon R. Benson
This obituary was posted in the Soo Evening News, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
Vernon R. Benson died peacefully in his Jacksonville, Fla. home on July 12, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on April 4, 1943 and graduated from the local high school in 1961.
As a young man he worked on ore carriers in the Great Lakes shipping fleet. He later joined the Coast Guard and served on the USS Southwind, an icebreaker tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear near Antarctica. He lived in Miami, Florida for a time after his service and met his wife of forty years there while working on his newly purchased Corvette Stingray.
A shy man by nature, he would never have spoken to her had she not taken the liberty of introducing herself and taking a seat in his car. After they married they had one daughter and then moved to the Jacksonville area. He worked as a civilian electronics technician and supervisor for Cecil Field Naval Air Station and Mayport Naval Base. After thirty-four years with the Navy he retired in the fall of 2008. He was a man of 19th century sensibilities; he maintained an abiding and active interest in steam engines, wooden boats, trains, and woodworking. He appreciated a clean workshop and a finely stacked woodpile.
Vern is preceded in death by his father, Roy F. Benson, and a great many uncles and aunts. He leaves behind his wife Barbara (Salls) Benson; his daughter Jennifer Lynn Benson; his son-in-law Joseph C. Totherow, his granddaughter Gillian Benson-Totherow; his mother Elizabeth E. (Wheeler) Benson; his brothers Wayne, Lawrence, and Mark Benson; his sister Mary Ann (Benson) Delay; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 in Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Chapel with Pastor Steven Mouzon as Officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery to be announced at a later date.
07/18/10 Submitted by: Lee Wonnacott
Robert Doughty
It is my with regret that I report the passing of DC2 Robert Doughty (ret) on 25 June 2010. He loved the Coast Guard.
07/12/10 Submitted by: Fred A. Siegel
MKC Ray Standley
I only learned today, that Chief Standley passed away, in April. In the late 50s, early 60s Ray and I served together aboard CG-50048, Everett, WA. I didn't know Ray, so I asked some one who did 'What is this guy like?'. The answer was, 'Give him a stick and a piece of wire, and he will make something out of it...AND it will work'. That pretty much tell the story of Ray Standley. I can not count the time that he fabricated something out of nothing, to enable us to do our job. One hell of a snipe, a funny guy and a great shipmate.
07/07/10 Submitted by: Jerry Echols
BMC Alan Lutz
Chief Lutz was my BMC on the Boutwell, he passed 27 June after a long battle with cancer, he was 55.
07/07/10 Submitted by: Jon Gagnon
Harry E. Lape CWO4
Harry E Lape, CWO4, plank owner, U.S.C.G.C, WHEC 725 Jarvis, crossed the bar on May 30 2010. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, a brother and a sister. He was interred at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, VA.
06/27/10 Submitted by: Phil Wittnebert
VAdm Thomas R. Sargent III
Our Dad, VAdm Thomas R. Sargent III, Vice Commandant 1971-1974, passed away at his home yesterday. In his 95 years, he was a loving husband, outstanding father and a great patriot. He was our hero and mentor. He loved us and his adopted country without bounds. We will miss him so. He is survived by loving wife of 70 years, Lucy, sons Thomas Sargent IV, Karl and wife Carol and daughter Diane Ryan, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. VAdm Sargent's biography of his career and contributions to the Coast Guard can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/history/webcutters/BIO_TR_Sargent.pdf
05/31/10 Submitted by: Karl Sargent
CAPT. Wayne Stonecypher, USCG
CAPT Wayne Stonecypher, United States Coast Guard, passed away quietly and peacefully February 20, 2010. Wayne was born in Tacoma, WA June 5, 1919, to Melville and Nora Stonecypher. He grew up on a farm which produced both apples and chickens, with his two younger brothers, Keith and Vernon, both also now deceased. In November of 1938, at the age of 19, Wayne enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was posted to sea duty in Hawaii. He was assigned to the US Coast Guard Cutter Taney, a member of the original crew. In June of 1942 he was commissioned a Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard Reserve. He served in Hawaii throughout WWII, and continued to serve in the Coast Guard Reserve until his retirement as Captain. In June on 1946 he went to work for Dole Pineapple in Hawaii. He worked in several capacities until November 1961, when he transferred to Dole operations in San Jose, where he worked until his retirement from Dole. Wayne married Florence Brazil in 1990, living initially in Fremont, and later moving to Turlock. Following Florence’s death in 2005, Wayne resided in a retirement center until the time of his death. A memorial service was held on Thursday, April 29th, 2010, in the Moffett Field Chapel in Mountain View, CA Inurnment, with full military honors, was held on Friday, April 30, 2005, at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.
05/26/10 Submitted by: Garret Conklin
SKCM Robert A Guest
GUEST, Robert A. 'Bob' passed on to the hands of the Lord May 15, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Peggy Egan Guest. Born July 26, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, he was the first son of Amos and Lois Guest, having grown up in Philadelphia, Bob also lived in Charleston, SC, Clearwater, and Jacksonville, prior to enlisting in the United States Coast Guard on Sept. 6, 1948. His early training as a Sea Scout provided him with the love and knowledge of how to work close to the sea he grew to love. After making E-6 in 36 months after enlisting, Bob worked with LORAN (A&C) stations in Matratin, Libya, Yokosuka, Japan, Tenerife, Canary Islands and Naples, Italy to name a few. His service took him to many duty stations including Honolulu, HI, Governors Island, NY, Naples, Italy and finally to retirement in St. Petersburg in 1971. Bob retired as an E-9 Master Chief Storekeeper after 22 years service in the United States Coast Guard and never looked back. He circled the globe in service of his country, but really hit his stride when he discovered cruising. Together Bob and Peggy made 54 cruising excursions to all corners of the globe. They were often accompanied by friends and grandchildren as they explored the world. Bob is survived by his daughter Virginia A. Jackson of Milford, NH, and two sons, Robert T. Guest of Atlanta, GA and Patrick M. Guest of Danville, IN. His grandchildren include Robert DeWitt 'Jack' Guest of Atlanta, GA, Carolyn Elizabeth Guest of Monterosso, Italy, Sean Patrick Guest of Blacksburg, VA, Conner Shane Jackson of Milford, NH, Abigail Colleen Guest and Sophia Marie Guest of Carmel, IN. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 21, from 5pm-7 pm at Anderson McQueen 2201 M.L. King Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Bob's funeral will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 22 at St. Raphael's Church, 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33704, 727-821-7989. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Laurel Health System 22 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, 1-800-808-5287,
05/19/10 Submitted by: William J. (Bill) Reetz
CWO4 Wiley T. Burnette
William T. Burnette September 7, 1922 - April 28, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA — CW04 Retired William T. Burnette, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at St Francis Hospital. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. EST Monday, May 3, 2010 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST at the funeral home. Mr. Burnette was born September 7, 1922 in Madison, FL, son of the late William T. Burnett, Sr. and Anna Smith Burnett. He retired from the United States Coast Guard after 30 years of service. During his career he served his country in World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was the recipient of the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Achievement Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Burnette was also a Master Mason for over 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Dorothy Margaret Burnette of Columbus, GA; one son Tom Burnette and wife Annette of Smiths Station, AL; one daughter Martha Whitaker of New Smyrna Beach, FL; four grandchildren Sheri Lee, Greg Burnette, Matt Burnette and Maggie Lindsay; six great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.(A great CO at Ponce Inlet)
05/18/10 Submitted by: Bill Fuller
Brian Steven Blanchard
Brian died suddenly at his home in Charlotte, N.C. on April 3rd,2010. He was 45 years old. Brian was born in Santa Monica, CA on Oct.27th, 1964,the son of Robert Blanchard and LaVonne Block Blanchard. He moved to Solana Beach with his family in 1975. He attended Torrey Pines High School, where he played varsity football, and graduated in 1983. Brian loved the beach scene and ocean and became an avid surfer and diver. Brian served in the U.S.Coast Guard from 1983 until his honorable discharge in 1987. He was stationed on a number of ships in the Kodiak,AK and Morro Bay,CA areas. Afterward, he attended the San Diego Police Academy at Miramar College, San Diego and received his Police Officer Certificate in 1989. He served the Morro Bay Police Department with distinction from 1989 until 2002, when he retired with a job-related disability. He was department training officer for 10 years and assisted in the training of Morro Bay harbor police officers. He received a number of awards for public service during this period and was particularly effective as their D.A.R.E. officer for six years. Upon retirement, he formed a computer graphics business called Carorama Customs. He specialized in the design and manufacture of various collectible model vehicles representing law enforcement agencies, fire departments and the U.S. Coast Guard. Brian moved to Charlotte, NC in 2003 where he became an avid cyclist. Brian had numerous friends in the San Diego area and in the Coast Guard and police communities. He was a warm, caring, people-oriented person who believed in recognizing human values and being true to one's self. Brian is survived by his father Robert E. Blanchard of San Diego, his step-mother Jeanne Hansen of Solana Beach, Ca., a sister Susan Anne Wenger of Ellensburg, WA. Also his step-sisters Mindy McNeil-Muller and Christine McNeil of Solana Beach, his nephews Nicholas Muller and Spencer McNeil and niece Emma Muller, and girlfriend Jamie Smith of Charlotte, NC. Brian will be cointerred in the family cemetery in Hutchinson Kansas, on June 4. A celebration of his life will be held on May 22 in Solana Beach. For information about this event please contact Jeanne Hansen at: tojeanne@yahoo.com. A permanent memorial will be placed at the Del Mar Powerhouse beach. Contributions can be made by contacting Jeanne Hansen.
05/11/10 Submitted by: Brian Blanchard
Carl H. Rosene
Captain Carl H. Rosene, USCGR, passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on May 2, with his loving wife and two daughters at his bedside. With his passing, he joins his only son, Jon, who passed away in 2008. Carl's long and distinguished life began on Sept. 16th, 1918 in Novelty Washington. He grew up on a dairy farm near Carnation, Washington, and learned his incredible work ethic at a very early age. After chores, he would always have a game of catch with his Dad, which started his life-long love of sports. He graduated from Duvall High School in 1936, attended Washington State University and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. He enlisted in the Coast Guard in November of 1941 and was assigned to the Captain of the Port in Tacoma Washington. In 1942 he was commissioned as an ensign from the first graduating class of the Officer Candidate School in New London, Connecticut. He met the love of his life, Lucile, at Port Chicago,California in 1952 and they were married that year before transferring to Miami. He subsequently was promoted through the ranks to Captain, on July 1, 1965. During World War II he served as the Executive Officer of LST 169, which participated in the Battle of In 1963, in his capacity as Commander of Coast Guard Reserve Training, he was appointed to represent the Coast Guard Reserve and it was his privileged duty to march in the State Funeral for President John F. Kennedy. In 1968 he was assigned to the Pentagon in the newly created position as the Coast Guard Reserve Liaison to the Dept of Defense. He was ceremoniously awarded The Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding dedication to duty while at the Pentagon. Other highlights from his 29 years of service include acting Captain of the Port of San Francisco and Chief of the Reserve Division, 12th Coast Guard District. He retired August 19th, 1970.If you knew Carl, you knew of his love for all sports, but particularly baseball and football. He was a long time season ticket holder of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants, and for many years never missed a game. He was such an avid baseball fan that he was declared by the Giant organization to be 'One of the Five Top Giant Fans of All Time', and as a result he was asked to participate in an on-field pre- game ceremony celebrating the last game at Candlestick Park.Carl is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lucile, his daughters Barb Bacon of Santa Cruz and Judy Botts of Paso Robles, and his step brother Kirk Basore of Downey. He was deeply loved by his four grandchildren: Jason Carl Botts, Carl David Bacon, Nicole Marie Botts, and Richard Jon Bacon. He was delighted to recently meet his only great grandchild, Lincoln Tyler Botts. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Henry C. Rosene (Watertown, S.D.) and Alice L. Grady (Renton, WA) and his brother Dr. Robert Rosene (Baton Rouge, LA). Services will be held at Redwood Chapel, 847 Woodside Road. Redwood City, CA 94061 on May 11th at 12 noon. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. Internment Holy Cross Menlo Park. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Research, or the charity of your choice.
05/10/10 Submitted by: Darrel R. Beerbohm
CAPT Elmer Sorenson, USCG (Ret
Elmer SorensenJuneau EmpireFormer Juneau resident Capt. Elmer Sorensen died May 5, 2010, at his home in The Villages, Fla., after suffering a long-term illness. He was 69.Born Oct. 23, 1940, in Sheybogen, Wis., he graduated from East High School, Green Bay, Wis.; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., in 1962, with a Bachelor of Science in engineering; and the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.Upon graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, he served as a deck watch officer on the cutter Rockaway. Additional assignments included district staff civil engineering in Honolulu, Seattle and Juneau.He also served at the Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City, N.C., and as executive officer of the Coast Guard facility in Kodiak. His career also included Chief of Personnel for the Coast Guard district in Juneau and District Chief of Engineering in St. Louis, where he retired in 1986 as a captain.During his Coast Guard career, he was awarded a Coast Guard Commendation Medal and a Coast Guard Achievement Medal.Following his Coast Guard career, he worked as a civil engineer for the state of Alaska Divisions of Pioneers Benefits and Fish and Game, and retired again in 2001. His wife, Linda, retired after teaching in Alaska for more than 30 years.He enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, square dancing, golf and was very active in Rotary International and the Masons. He was a Past Master of Gastineau Lodge Nr 124 in Juneau.He was preceded in death by his parents, Coast Guard Master Chief Elmer and Dorothea Sorensen.He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Williams Sorensen; sons, Donald Sorenson, of West Virginia, and Robert Sorenson and wife, Jodi, of Virginia; two grandsons, Robbie and Ryan, of Virginia; and sisters, Sue Maedke, of Algoma, Wis., and Lynn Rasmussen, of Stevens Point, Wis.Funeral and internment was held in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and a memorial service was held at The Villages.The family requests gifts in lieu of flowers to UF Interstitial Lung Disease Program, UF College of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Road, P.O. Box 100225, JHMHC, Gainesville, FL 326120-0225. osted may
05/10/10 Submitted by: Tom Gemmell
John Bishoff
With sadness, I forward the following: This is Jennifer, John Bischoff's granddaughter. I am so sorry to inform you that Grandpa has gone to heaven. He passed Wed (5/5/10) at 12:15 in the afternoon. He was very peaceful in his passing. We will be having a memorial service at the Aulander Baptist Church, Sat. at 1 p.m.Evidently his granddaughter Jennifer can get into his email (mingol@roadrunner.com) if any of you wish to express condolences.
05/06/10 Submitted by: Fred A. Siegel
George S. Brenegan
GEORGE S. BRENEGAN Crossed the bar on April 22, 2010 of a pulmonary embolism after a fall. He was 74. He is survived by children Stephen, Cathy and grandson Jake. At 13 he managed to join the Merchant Marine and later enlisted in the Coast Guard serving aboard the CGC IROQUOIS and CGC WILLOW. He was aboard the IROQUOIS when she grounded at Midway Island and was one of the volunteers to stay aboard to keep her afloat. After his Coast Guard service he became an Oakland (CA) Police officer and served ten years before being forced to medically retire. He earned a masters degree and taught sixth graders at La Tercera Elementary School in Petaluma, CA for over 20 years. His wife, Gayle, passed away in 2003.
We have lost a dear friend who was full of life and laughter.
A celebration of his life will be held at 5pm May 8th at the Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA.
Donations can be made in his memory to True to Life Children and Family Services, % Children's Enrichment Fund, PO Box 2079, Sebastopol, CA 95473.
Those wishing may also sign and live comments at http://george-brenegan.memory-of.com
04/29/10 Submitted by: Dick Levesque
TC1 Michael Roundtree
Michael Roundtree
February 24, 1959 - February 21, 2010
Michael P. Roundtree was born on February 24, 1959 to Cleveland Roundtree Sr. and Agnese Jenkins Roundtree in Bronx, New York. He was educated in the school system of New York and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He worked in Homeland Security among other duties and after 24 years of dedicated service, Michael retired from the United States Coast Guard in 2001.
04/26/10 Submitted by: Victor N. Carter
Sam Overman AMC (Ret)
Sam passed away Friday 23 April 2010 at Chesapeake hospital after an unexpected and quick illness. Sam was my neighbor and a co-worker at ATTC in the late 1990's. He was a great person, a devoted husband and father and always had a kind word and a quick laugh. His passing is a loss to us all.
04/26/10 Submitted by: Charlie Keeton
CDR Guy Hill Buckelew, USCG (Ret)
BUCKELEW, GUY HILL 'BUCK' 59 - of Dennis Twp., Cmdr. USCG, Ret. passed on Friday, January 22, 2010. He was the son of Guy and the late Janice Buckelew of San Antonio, TX. He is survived by his wife Janis and children, Michelle, Stacey, and Brad. He is also survived by his sisters Martha, Patricia and Lori, brother Daryl, as well as numerous loving members of the Buckelew and MacKinnon families. Buck graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1973 and enjoyed a distinguished 21 year career, retiring with the rank of Commander in 1996. He has been a beloved teacher at Reeds Road Elem. School in Galloway Twp. for 14 years. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 27 at 4 PM, at Seaville United Methodist Church in Seaville, NJ. Friends may call from 2PM at the church until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Island Conservation at either www.islandconservation.org or in the form of a check addressed to Island Conservation Attn: Development Manager, University of California 100 Shaffer Road Santa Cruz, California 95060. To email condolences, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com Published in The Press of Atlantic City on January 26, 2010.
04/22/10 Submitted by: Thomas Gemmell
ALFRED 'PAUL' CHADWICK
CHADWICK, ALFRED (CWO4, RET USCG), 'PAUL' 68 - of North Cape May, NJ, died suddenly Saturday, March 27th, 2010. Mr. Chadwick was born in Winchester, Mass., the son of the late Alfred and Mary Chadwick. He graduated in 1961 from Chevrus High School, Portland Maine. As a member of the Boy Scouts, he received the Eagle Scout award. Mr. Chadwick enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was proud to serve his country. In 1992, he retired from the Coast Guard with 30 years of service and had attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was a member of the Chief Warrant Officer Association; the Chief Petty Officer Association; the Blue Knights-Chapter V; and the American Legion Post 193, Cape May. Paul loved doing yard work, sitt'n on the back porch, and rid'n his Harley. Mr. Chadwick was predeceased by his son, Robert Allen Chadwick in 2000. He is survived by: his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Ann Chadwick; one son, Michael (and Teresa) Chadwick, of Smiths Grove, KY; nine grandchildren- Michael (and Kelly) Chadwick, Jr, Beth (and Tommy) Moore, Bobbie Sue (and Justin) Conrad, Jessica Stevens, Sarah Lambert (and fiance Josh Witt), Tristyn Stevens, Thomas Stevens, Anthony Chadwick, and Ambree Ann Chadwick; nine great-grandchildren: Austin, Destany, Anthany, Hunter, Trinity, Cheyenne, Skye, Kaelynn, and Michael III. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 1st at 9:30 AM in the Sudak-Danaher Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May. There will be a viewing on Wednesday evening from 6 PM to 8 PM in the funeral home. Burial with US Coast Guard honors will follow the services in Cold Spring Cemetery, Lower Township. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the American Cancer Society -Cape May Unit, PO Box 5066, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-5066, or to your charity of choice.
04/06/10 Submitted by: Michael Chadwick
RDC Frank M Dekle Sr.
Frank passed over the Bar on February 28 at Tripler Army Medical Center. Frank and I were boot 3rd classes together on the CGC Gresham in the early 60s. We learned how to be sailors together. We had a great time! God bless Frank.
03/14/10 Submitted by: James (Jim) Warman
Frederick Lewis Cooper Jr, CPO USCG (ret)
Dr. Frederick Lewis Cooper Jr., 83, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Retired, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, peacefully went home to be with our Savior on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Lynchburg (VA)General Hospital.
Dr. Cooper lived a life that was devoted to Christ, his country, his family and friends. Born in Boston, Mass, on April 28, 1926, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Cooper. He served his country during World War II, where he received a Purple Heart, and Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring in 1964. He had been a faithful member of Thomas Road Baptist Church for 38 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Brewer.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Jean Shields Cooper; five children, Lil M. Cooper, Frederick Lewis Cooper III (Gail Sheehe), Suzanne Walker (Darrell), Gordon Cooper (Wanda), and Dianne Pauza; five grandchildren, Frederick Lewis Cooper IV, Brooke Suzanne Walker, Brittany Michelle Cooper, Holton Lee Walker and Blake Hunter Cooper; and a great-grandchild, Ashton Blayne Stratton. He is also survived by his sister, Mary DeCoste; several nieces and nephews; and his special puppy, Angel.
Interment was in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors rendered by the U.S. Coast Guaard and American Legion Post 16.
In lieu of flowers, memmorials may take the form of contributions to the Alan Pearson Cancer Center or the Stroobants heart Center, both in care of the Centra health Foundation, 1920 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www. heritage and http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1494788858081&cid=full
The above was a portion published in The News & Advance on March 3, 2010.
03/14/10 Submitted by: Dick Levesque
Don Kent
Don Kent
The dean of broadcast weather forecasting in Boston and New England, died early March 2, a little past midnight, in Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin, N.H., a few miles from his home in nearby Sanbornton. He was 92 and his health had failed since a bout with pneumonia at Christmas.
Beginning in 1937, Mr. Kent delivered weather forecasts on radio and TV stations in and around Boston and on Cape Cod until seven years ago. He got his start even earlier, though, when he persuaded his third-grade teacher in Wollaston to let him scrawl his weather predictions on the blackboard in the mid-1920s.
During World War II, the military needed weather observers and Don found himself serving in the Coast Guard. Occasionally he would fly in Martin Patrol Bombers off the New England coast and send back reports on wind direction, clouds, precipitation-anything that could help merchant marine vessels on their way to the European theater. In December 1944 he made an accurate forcast of 'icing' that prompted the Coast Guard to turn down a Navy patrol assignment. The Navy patrol went out anyway with disastrous results-the crew and aircraft were lost-proving Kent's forecast right. He received a direct commission in the Coast Guard, and at the time was the only commissioned Coast Guard Weather Officer.
When Mr. Kent began working in television, his studio tools for delivering the weather forecast hearkened to third grade: a map, chalkboards, and his own folksy voice.
In 1951, Mr. Kent moved to WBZ radio, and while keeping his voice on that station, also became the weatherman on WBZ TV a few years later. He retired from Channel 4 in 1983, and from WBZ radio in 1985, but not from the business. Mr. Kent worked at WHDH radio for a while, then worked for several radio stations, most recently at WQRC in Hyannis, where he contributed forecasts until about 2003.
Of all the weather events he covered, two stood out. One was the Hurricane of 1938.
'There were other storms that were bad, but the '78 blizzard was the worst,' he said. 'And I said we were going to measure it in feet, not inches.'
'I had the best job in the world, yes that's right, and I had the best luck. I was at the right place at the right time. Only a weatherman can be wrong so much and still get paid.'
Fair winds and following seas Don!
Even though the Coast Guard no longer has Weather Patrol Cutters on station we will continue to keep a weather eye out in your memory!
see links for sources to above narrative:
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03/03/10 Submitted by: Mark Toomey
CDR Bruce Wallisch
CDR Bruce Wallisch (ret), crossed the bar on 15 Feb, 2010. Bruce was a good friend and someone that I will miss. He was one of those guys that was always there for you, always had something good to say about anyone, and was not afraid to make a decision. Rest in Peace Bruce.
Below are links to his obituary.
02/26/10 Submitted by: Gary Keen
Donald W. Hughes
BMC Donald W. Hughes, USCG Retired passed away on 12-9-09 in Phoenix,AZ. Donny was on the Wachusett as a BM2 when we were on the Vietnam cruise. He was one hell of Coastie and a great sailor. I would say a good poker player but I think not. He had been in poor health last couple years. See you soon Shipmate
02/23/10 Submitted by: Gary Hodge
H. O. Walker Sr.
Mr H. O. Walker Sr., of Vancleave MS died February 14, 2010 in Biloxi MS. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Vancleave. He was a World War II Navy Coast Guard (USCG) veteran and retired from Ingalls as a model maker. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Marian Walker of Vancleave MS and three children Carol Sue (Billy) Robinson of Vancleave Huston Walker Jr. of Pascagoula, Tom (Phyllis) Walker of Atlanta, GA and two brothers Charles Walker of Carnes Community and Clyde Walker Of Vancleave, MS. Also survived by four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Wiggens with a visitation two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maxie United Methodist Church Cemetary ( Taken from Sun Herald Newspaper Biloxi MS)
02/17/10 Submitted by: Jerry Amend
SSCM Ed Gaela
Edgardo S. Gaela 75, of Miami passed away January 9, 2010. Husband of Cecilia (Flor) for 47 years, father of Edward (Ft. Lauderdale), Eric (Lake Mary) and Robyn Vanlandingham (Long Island, NY) and grandfather of Zachary, Rachel, Stephanie and Jacob (Long Island, NY). He served 27 years in the United States Coast Guard before retiring as an E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer.
02/13/10 Submitted by: Bill Fuller
BMCS Richard D. Dixon
BMCS Rick Dixon, two time recipient of the Coast Guard Medal (with extraordinary heroism) crossed the bar on Friday, September 25, 2009 at his home in Medford, Oregon in the care of his wife and friend Virginia. Rick lived his life with the distinction granted only to those heroic, but humble and caring souls among us who are so fortunate to have known them. Rick was respected and endeared by all who knew him. Some of Rick’s shipmates would like to him get the reorganization he so greatly deserves. Anyone who may have first hand accounts of Rick’s heroic experiences are requested to contact Al Shepherd at the below address.
01/30/10 Submitted by: Al Shepherd
QMC William O. Benton
Chief Billy Benton of the Bibb and Point Franklin has passed away in South Carolina in October of 2009. Bubba is surely already upstairs but may not know he's in heaven yet because he always thought his beloved Charleston, SC home was heaven. A fine CPO and mentor. He will be long remembered by those of us who knew him.
01/21/10 Submitted by: Tom Mactaggart
AMTC John Mengelson (Ret)
AMTC John Mengelson (Ret) was tragically taken from us on 18 January 2010 in civilian plane crash. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and the Coast Guardsman that he served with. John was a talented technician and a cherished friend. I will miss his sense of humor and positive attitude. John never met anybody that he didn't like and he was liked by all that came in contact with him. John, you will always be remembered. “The greatest among you will be your servant” ~ Matt 23:11
01/19/10 Submitted by: John Sachse
Ray V. Kennedy
BMCM Ray V. Kennedy, 81 of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on 5 January 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Atwater, Ohio and had been a resident of Jacksonville Beach since 1970. Ray retired from active duty on 1 July 1974, and during his 26-year career he served in Alaska; Cape May, New Jersey; Baltimore, Maryland; Key West Florida; and his last duty station, Mayport, Florida. He was an avid golfer who thoroughly enjoyed not only the view of Jacksonville Beach Golf Club and course from his backyard, but also the time he spent playing the game. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; daughters Doris Bisson, Lucille Loraine, and Claire Fry; six grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Jacksonville Beach on 8 January 2010, and he will be interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery on 20 January 2010 at 1:30 p.m. I served with Ray on the USCGC Southwind in Baltimore, Maryland in the late 1960s, and I distinctly remember him as an outstanding Chief Petty Officer who was an exceptional leader, led by example, and will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate to have known and served with him. Fair winds and following seas to you Ray on your final voyage.
01/17/10 Submitted by: Edward Clancy, Jr.
Phil Fleisig
Philip Franklyn Fleisig August 8, 1917 - January 8, 2010 Resident of Tracy Born in San Francisco to Frank and Bessie Fabian Fleisig, grandson of Isaac and Sarah Fleisig of Soquel and Philip and Annie Fabian of Tracy and San Francisco, Philip Franklyn Fleisig completed his life-long career of private entreneurship and public service on January 8, 2010 at home in Tracy. Moving to Tracy in the very early 1920s, Fleisig worked throughout his youth in the family's feed store, horse dealership, and public scale business. Attending Tracy public schools until transferring for his senior year of high school in Berkeley preparatory to entering the University of California, Berkeley In 1933 he met Dorothy ('Dodie') Virginia Larson, who would become his life partner, marrying in 1940. Inspired by observations in Berkeley, he began his life of public service during school breaks by organizing the first school crossing guards in Tracy. Following college, he returned to active participation in the family businesses. After the outbreak of World War II, Fleisig was employed at the Union Diesel plant in Oakland building ship engines. Entering the service, drawing upon his experience as Cadet Colonel of the Berkeley ROTC, he served as a Drill Instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky, then as a tank commander under General George S. Patton. Fleisig then volunteered for the Army's Counter Intelligence Corps and served throughout the Pacific theater, most notably as training officer for a Philippine guerilla army on Luzon prior to General MacArthur's reinvasion of The Philippines, earning a Bronze Star Medal with an additional stars among other citations and battle ribbons with multiple beachheads. His service in Japan included leading a small detachment of Counter Intelligence Corps to demilitarize and disarm civilian forces and individuals ahead of the arrival of the main occupation forces. Later he served on the War Crimes Tribunal, returning to California in 1946 to assume control of the family feed business, principally selling Best, Ranch Way, and Leslie brands, and the Public Scale. Twin sons, Frank and Bill, arrived in 1947, and Fleisig's activities accelerated. In 1948 he served as Dodie's Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He served as Master of Mount Oso Lodge #360, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (1952), becoming a 32nd degree Master Mason, and then as President of Ben Ali Shrine Club (1955). He is a lifetime supporter of the Shriners' Children's Hospital. Fleisig was president of the Western Horse and Trailer Club in Banta, and served as Captain of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Posse until 1960, directing Search and Rescue missions and their parade unit. Fleisig later became a real estate broker, serving as President of the Realty Board, and an insurance broker, representing Royal Globe and others. He served for years on the Safety Council of the City of Tracy. A life-long duck hunter, he was active in the Stockton Ducks Unlimited organization. Later, he and Dodie were among the founding organizers of the Tracy Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He shot PITA trap, winning the Sacramento Diamond Invitational among other meets, and became a Lifetime Member of the NRA. He and Dodie participated in the Sierra League Trap League into their 80s. He remains a Charter Member of the Waterloo Gun and Bocci Club in Stockton. For nearly three decades they both taught Hunter Safety classes throughout the Central Valley under the auspices of the California Department of Fish and Game. In 1958 he and wife Dorothy ('Dodie') joined the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, establishing the inaugural South Delta Patrol, dedicated to boating safety, education, and search and rescue. Fleisig served as Flotilla Commander in Bethel Island, Division Captain of San Joaquin division, and Commodore of the Twelfth Coast Guard District, head-quartered in San Francisco. Eventually he served on the National Board of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He and Dodie wrote and taught many training classes, including supervising the annual National Search and Rescue Training Mission on Lake Powell. They remained active patrolling and training the remainder of their lives, aboard three successive craft named, 'Gadwall,' receiving Outstanding Auxiliarist Awards in 2000 and Fifty Year Citations from the United States Coast Guard Commandant in 2008. In 1975 he assumed trusteeship of the Fabian Ranch, dating back to 1878 on Rancho El Pescadero, the first island north of Tracy, from Uncle Neil B. Fabian. He served as a Director of Reclamation District #773 for over 20 years. Fleisig is survived by Dodie, his wife of 69 years, son Frank Fleisig (Anne) of Mansfield, Texas, son Bill Fleisig (Neff) of Turlock, granddaughter Sarah Powers (Jason) and great-grand-daughter, Meredith of Los Angeles, and grandson Kirk Fleisig of Torrance. Remembrances can be made in his name to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817. No Services.
01/10/10 Submitted by: Steve Wheeler
Kenneth Clifford Garrison
Oregon Native, Pearl Harbor Survivor and patriarch Kenneth Clifford Garrison went peacefully to walk with his Lord and Savior at his home in Tigard, Ore., Jan. 2.
Garrison was born Sept. 4, 1921 in Forest Grove, Ore., to Charles and Gertrude (Raymond) Garrison.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lila of Tigard; son Clifford and wife Judy Garrison of Skamokawa, Wash., son Wayne and wife Darla Garrison of Tigard, daughter Judy and husband John Alholm of Longview, Wash., son Charles Garrison of Kelso, Wash., daughter Tamara and husband Harlan Buoy of Craig, Alaska and daughter Laura and husband Timothy Watson of Aloha, Ore., and sister Ruth Strasz of Detroit, Mich. He was very proud of his large family of 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, sisters, Juanita Underhill, Codessa Alcon, Virginia Poulson, and Violet Weiss, and brother Virgil 'Rex' Brooks.
He enlisted in the Navy in Portland, Ore., in 1940. Upon graduation from boot camp he was assigned to the USS Nevada. He was on duty during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec 7, 1941 and was commended 'for his courage, skill and devotion to duty, while in action against strong enemy strafing, bombing and torpedo attack at Pearl Harbor'.
He was involved in eight major engagements during WWII. During the war he also served on USS St. Louis and was a plank owner on the USS Boxer. After serving six years in the Navy, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1947 and proudly served until his retirement in 1963. He advanced through the enlisted ranks to retire as a Chief Warrant Officer. Upon retirement, he worked for the City of Sweet Home, Ore., the school district in Ketchikan, Alaska, Montgomery Ward in Portland and then Tektronix in Beaverton, Ore., until his second retirement.
Garrison was an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (past President), Fleet Reserve, Retired Officers Association, Elks, American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars (past Post Commander and Chaplain). He was an Elder at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tigard. He actively volunteered delivering meals for Meals-on-Wheels, transporting patients to physician and clinic appointments, and arranging for medication refills for homebound former military personnel. He was a 'go-to-guy' always ready to help those in need.
He was known by friends and family members as Ken or Sam. To Coasties, he was known as 'Gabby'. He was normally a man of few words and chose to reserve them for when he had something profound to say.
When he first enlisted he had an 8th grade education. He quickly realized that in order to succeed in life he would need to expand his knowledge in a broad range of subjects. He completed a high school equivalent degree. He was a voracious reader of history and technical books and attended several military and civilian technical schools and college courses. He advocated lifelong learning. He lead by example, being fair and respectful of all peoples no matter their race, color or creed.
A viewing will be held Jan., 6, 7 and 8th at the family residence at 11150 SW 119th; Tigard from 2 PM to 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 13401 SW Benish St in Tigard (at the corner of Walnut & 135th) on Saturday at 10 AM. Internment will follow at Fern Hill Cemetery in Skamokawa at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested in Kenneth's name to St Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
As we bid adieu to his physical presence on this earth, we wish him 'Fair Winds and a Following Sea'.
01/06/10 Submitted by: Keith Alholm
MK3 Tom J Szilvagyi
TJ passed away at home, in Kitty Hawk, from cancer on Decemeber 21, 2009. I have not seen or talked to him in 30 years. Just after the first of Dec., of 2009, I located him and had a short conversation. He told me he was sick and told me he should be done with treatment by Jan. 2010. That was a visit I had planned to make. Roland Bowser called on the 28th to let me know he had passed. His wife told me he was just as I remembered him. Never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was always there when you needed something. Also learned Tom passed as a Christian and was dedicated to his church. He did not know about the illness til July of 2009 and it rapidly over took his body. This was a fine man. Incidently, TJ served at Oregon Inlet and Swansboro, NC in the 70's.
12/30/09 Submitted by: David Craft
MK3 Tom J Szilvagyi
TJ passed away at home, in Kitty Hawk, from cancer on Decemeber 21, 2009. I have not seen or talked to him in 30 years. Just after the first of Dec., of 2009, I located him and had a short conversation. He told me he was sick and told me he should be done with treatment by Jan. 2010. That was a visit I had planned to make. Roland Bowser called on the 28th to let me know he had passed. His wife told me he was just as I remembered him. Never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was always there when you needed something. Also learned Tom passed as a Christian and was dedicated to his church. He did not know about the illness til July of 2009 and it rapidly over took his body. This was a fine man.
12/30/09 Submitted by: David Craft
