John Garrett Felton Jr. died of complications from a stroke Sept. 19, 2003, surrounded by loved ones in his Davis home. He was 90.

He was born March 6, 1913, in Gloversville, N.Y. For a time his family lived in Charleston, S.C., but most of his childhood was spent in La Crosse, Wis. He had fond memories of climbing the bluffs there and of taking long weekend drives in the family’s touring car.

As a boy, he was active in the YMCA and Boy Scouts. On his way to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, he became adept at semaphore and Morse code, skills that would serve him later in the U.S. Navy.

He studied electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota and later received a master’s degree in stage lighting from the University of Iowa. While a student at Iowa, he fell in love with and married Winifred Gross of Yankton, S.D. Later, they both accepted positions at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.

He joined the Navy after the United States entered World War II. He became a lieutenant and a communications officer on the staff of several admirals. He served on aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater, including the USS Wasp and USS Franklin. When the Franklin was hit by a kamikaze, he led crews fighting the fires of aviation fuel and ammunitions. For his bravery and the wounds he suffered, he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.

Following the war, he moved his growing family to Colorado and then to Texas, where he began a long career in the industrial lighting division of the Sylvania Electric Co. He was active in his community, his church, the Masons and Shrine.

Felton and his wife, who met while studying theater arts, often attended concerts and the theater. He enjoyed classical music and opera and, until his tenor faded with age, he often sang in church choirs and men’s clubs. He also liked to travel, and he and his wife enjoyed many cruises and trips to Europe.

Shortly after moving to Davis, in 1979, his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He spent the next 17 years caring for her. After her death, he continued traveling and attending his church. In his final years he enjoyed taking drives in the country, tending his rose garden, going to soccer games and spending time with family and friends. He prided himself on his independence and remained in his home until the end of his life.

He was preceded in death by his mother Myrtle and father John Sr., brother Sib, sisters Ginny and Edie, his wife Win and his son, Gary.

He is survived by daughter, Anne Sivley and her husband Leonard Sivley of Yorba Linda; son, Allen Felton and his wife Connie Melendy of Davis; grandsons, Mark Felton of Sacramento and Harry McCuistion and his wife Shirley McCuistion of Colorado Springs, Colo.; granddaughter, Abbie Felton of Kutztown, Pa.; dear friend and sister-in-law Marion Carlson of Davis; extended family members Sylvia Melendy and Suzanne Melendy of Davis; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John Felton Memorial Fund, Davis Joint Unified School District (attention: Susie Hedrick), 526 B St., Davis CA 95616. The fund will be used to provide musical instruments to elementary school students in need.

(Obituary from the “The Davis Enterprise,” Wednesday, September 24, 2003.)
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C. “Fran” Fanelli, 84, of Wethersfield, loving husband for 49 years of Roselle (Vanturas) Fanelli, passed away Monday, (October 23, 2006) at Hartford Hospital. He was born April 15, 1922 in Hartford and was the son of the late Frank and Jennie (D’Elia) Fanelli. He was a Bulkeley High School Graduate, Class of 1940. Fran was a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Franklin as a tail gunner. Fran was a Hartford Firefighter for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid UCONN Women’s Basketball fan. He loved all sports, especially High School Football, his long time pal, Rob would drive him to all the games. Fran also enjoyed the summers with his family and friends at Hawks Nest Beach, he was a great swimmer. Fran was a long time faithful communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Wethersfield where he was an usher and a collector. He was a devoted husband and father and will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Beside his wife, Roselle, he is survived by a son, Dean F. Fanelli and his girlfriend, Sherry of Glastonbury; a daughter, Diane T. Fanelli-Sitaro and her husband, Thomas of Cromwell; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Risley of Rocky Hill, Corrine Hodge of Wethersfield and Peter and Dot Vanturas of Rocky Hill; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister, Nicholas Fanelli and Theresa Patrissi. Funeral service will be Friday at 9 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Wethersfield. The burial will be in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield with Military Honors. Calling hours are TODAYOct. 26 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit http://www.desopo.com
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Charles C. (Chuck) Ellsworth died April 28, 2006, at the Veteran’s Nursing Home in Rifle, (CO). In his later years, Chuck suffered from Alzheimer’s, but he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He turned 81 on March 4.

Chuck was born in Denver and was raised in La Junta. He was the only son of Frank M. and Sarah A. Ellsworth. He joined the United States Navy and served throughout the Pacific during World War II as a radioman aboard TBM bombers flying off of the aircraft carrier, USS Franklin. After his honorable discharge from the service in the United States Navy, he returned to La Junta and married Catherine M. Resel. They were married from 1947-1971. Catherine now resides in Fort Collins.

Catherine and Chuck located to Craig in 1953, when Chuck took a position with the International Harvester dealership. Chuck spent his entire career in or around various automobile dealerships in Craig. He also practiced as an accountant working independently, as well as for private corporations. Chuck’s civic involvement ranged from being a long-standing member of Craig’s Volunteer Fire Department, an EMT for the local ambulance district, a volunteer for the Moffat County Sheriff’s Posse, to being an avid and supportive sports fan and traveling to many of the Moffat County Bulldog’s road games.

Chuck always enjoyed his fishing and camping trips, with his favorite destinations being the Hahn’s Peak area and Browns Park in Northwest Colorado.

In 1972, Chuck married Katherine V. (Kay McKee) Easly. Katherine preceded Chuck in death in 1999. Since her death, Chuck resided at Carbondale’s Assisted Living facility and finally the Rifle Veteran’s Nursing Home.

Chuck is survived by his two sons, Jim (Nancy) Ellsworth of Tampa, Fla., and Steve (Sharon) Ellsworth of Fort Collins; two grandsons J. Scott Ellsworth of Boulder, and Brett E. (Sarah) Ellsworth of Denton, Texas; and great grandsons Blake and Ethan Ellsworth, also of Denton, Texas.
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Richard J. Doyle
(January 13, 1926 – March 11, 2008)

Doyle, Richard J., Jr. “Dickie” (Capt. BFD Ret.) of Dedham and Wareham March 11th.
Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean “Honey” (Milton). Loving father of Richard Doyle
(BFD) & his wife Therese of Roslindale, Kristine Blanchard & her husband Jack of
Stoughton, James Doyle (BFD) and his wife Susan of Walpole, and Karin Davis & her
husband Richard of Easton.

Adored grandfather of Roseanne, Cara and Timothy Doyle, Michael Blanchard & his wife
Suzanne, Shelley Blanchard, Nolan Blanchard, Dina Blanchard-Herget & her husband Scott,
Courtney, Andrew, and Matthew Doyle, Amanda, Jillian and Gregory Davis.
Great-grandfather of Joseph John Blanchard.

Brother of Ellen Greene, Annette Ward, Joanne Hemmer, and the late Patricia O’Brien.
Brother-in-law of Robert Milton, Son of the late Richard J.Sr.,& Elisabeth (Crossin)
Doyle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home 4236 Washington St. ROSLINDALE SQUARE on
Monday, March 17th at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart (lower) Church at 10
O’clock. Relatives & Friends invited. Visiting Hours on Sunday 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Interment
in the MA National Cemetery Bourne at 1:30 PM.

Retired Captain, Boston Fire Dept., Late Member of the American Legion Post # 76,
Jamaica Plain, Boston Fire Dept. Local 718, The Boston Gaelic Fire Brigade, USMC
Society, Sea Going Marines, Life Member of the DAV, W.W.II Veteran U. S. M. C. Recipient
of the Purple Heart for being wounded in action. Plank owner of the USS Franklin CV-13.

Due to floral limitations at the National Cemetery Memorial Contributions may be sent to
a Veteran’s Charity of your choice

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Frank DeMello, 78, of Yucca Valley, (CA) formerly of New Bedford, died at home Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, after a long illness. He was the husband of Dorothy DeMello and son of the late Joseph and Constantina (Caetano) DeMello.
He was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford before moving to California in 1951. He was formerly employed by the city of New Bedford Police Department as a police officer and by McDonald Douglas Aircraft in California as a machinist. He later worked for the Department of Defense for 20 years until his retirement in 1979.
Mr. DeMello was a World War II Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Franklin Carrier, surviving the bombing in March of 1945. He was a member of the 704 Club (the number of survivors of the USS Franklin bombing), Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mary Lou DeCruz of New Bedford; a stepson, Paul DeMello of Torrance, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Pauline Eubanks of Torrance, Calif.; a brother, George DeMello of South Dartmouth; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Joseph DeMello and Eunice Mills.
Arrangements are by the Wiefels and Son Funeral Home, Yucca Valley.
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Dale K. Davison was called to be with the Lord on June 18, 2006, after a brief stay at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on October 5, 1924 in Toledo, OH to Henry and Ruth Davison. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Shepherd. He was a 1942 graduate of Libby High School in Toledo. Dale was commended for his services to his country in the US Navy during WWII as a machinist first mate and leading petty officer. He served aboard USS Wasp, the USS Franklin, USS Proteus, USS Yosemite and USS Yellowstone. He made two trips to England and Italy to transport 10,000 troops, back to the States, and finally back aboard the USS Wasp for her decommissioning.
He apprenticed and became a journeyman die maker at the Doehler Jarvis Co. in Toledo, OH, where he worked for 36 years. After retiring in 1978, he taught machine trades in the adult education program at Penta County Technical High School in Oregon, OH. Dale was an avid golfer and was a lifetime member at Valleywood Country Club in Swanton, OH. He was also a member of the Elks in Swanton, OH.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice, of 61 years; son, James and his wife, Pamela of Wilmington, NC and granddaughter, Brooke, who he adored and her husband, Brian Minor of Charlotte, NC.
Friends are invited to visit on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Reverend Robert L. Wuellner will officiate. Those who wish to express their sympathy are asked to consider a donation in his name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551, where he spent his last hours
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DANIELS – Kenneth E., 84, Riverside, died April 27, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center, Main Campus. Born July 10, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late Arthur Penrose and Grace (Rowles) Daniels. Survived by wife of 61 years, Thelma C. (Davis); children, Terry L., married to the former Donna L. Saulsbury, Red Lion; Kenneth A., and his friend, Helen V. Fisher, Boswell; and Jay L., Riverside; grandchildren, Terry Jr.; Betsy, married to Steven Smith; Melissa, married to Robert Whitacre; and Kenneth J.; great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Madison Galloway, Brady Smith and Noah and Helen Whitacre; brother, William, Johnstown; sister, June McCann, Millville, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Liberty Grace Brethren Church and Cambria County Firemen’s Association. A life member of Riverside Volunteer Fire Company. He was instrumental in establishing Pack 36 Cub Scouts, Riverside. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. A World War II Navy veteran, where he was aboard the USS Princeton and USS Franklin before enlisting in the Navy Reserves as a petty officer, third class. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Retired electrician from Bethlehem Steel, Franklin Mills Plant, after 34 years of service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Don Rough. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Riverside Volunteer Fire Company.
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Charles S. Clowdus, 80 of Lake Arrowhead, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 1, 2007 in Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta, Texas, with Rev. Danny Lively, pastor of Scotland Community Baptist Church of Scotland, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Bluegrove Cemetery in Bluegrove, Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

Mr. Clowdus was born on May 23, 1926 in Lone Grove, Okla., to Paul and Bertha Mae Bigbie Clowdus. He married Mary Lou Tindle on Aug. 12, 1951 at Hawley, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retired U.S. Air Force Tsgt. Mr. Clowdus worked for Texas Aero Space in Abilene, Texas then PPG from 1975-1986. He also attended Scotland Community Baptist Church, Scotland, Texas.

Mr. Clowdus was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Mae Clowdus and sister Dorothy Graham.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Clowdus of Lake Arrowhead; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Michael Huebel of Grand Prairie, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Michael Dye of Burkburnett, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Tom Hays of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Randy Rose of Clayton, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Johnny Bolf of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Bret Cutshall of St. Helens, Oregon; daughter and son-in-law, Allyson and Jeff Street of Burkburnett, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Lenora Clowdus of Emmett, Idaho; son, Jeff Clowdus of Boston, Mass.; son and daughter-in-law, Charles S. and Liz Clowdus of Hurst, Texas; son, David Clowdus of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Kenneth Clowdus and Paul Clowdus both of Glendora, California; sister Naomi Jaenicke of Portland, Ore.; 26 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and two children by a previous marriage, Charlotte Patzskowski and Steve Miller.

Visitation will be Friday, April 6, 2007 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Henrietta.
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Charles Louis Cody (’50) died June 12, 1998 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Baring, Mo., and was 71 years old. He was in the Navy during World War II and served on the U.S.S. Franklin. He was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent at schools in Lancaster, Silex, Cuba, and Paris, Mo. He was assistant superintendent of Moberly Schools from 1968 until his retirement in 1985. He married Norma Shearer (’50) in 1950. She survives, along with their daughter, Cathy (Cody) Ryan (’77), and two grandchildren.
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Retired Navy Capt. Charles Lee Burbage, 88, of Annapolis, and previously of Memphis, Tenn., and Ocean City, died Oct. 15 at Ginger Cove Health Center after a one-day illness.
Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Berlin in Worcester County, Capt. Burbage graduated in 1935 from Ocean City High School and in 1936 from the Naval Academy Preparatory School. In 1941 he graduated from the Naval Academy where he played on the football team.

In 1971 he retired after 36 years in the Navy and then worked for 10 years for the Holiday Inn Corp. in Memphis.

On Dec. 7, 1941, he was on the USS Detroit during the attack on Pearl Harbor and helped to save the ship by getting underway and rescuing many who were in the harbor waters.

He had a long and eventful career in the military, where he became a jet pilot and flight instructor and was assigned to Fighter Squadron 5 aboard the carrier USS Franklin. He was preparing to begin a flight off the carrier when it was bombed by the Japanese. He survived by jumping from the upper deck into the sea and swimming for several hours before being rescued by a whaling ship.

Capt. Burbage was a member of the elite Golden Eagles, a club for decorated jet pilots, as well as the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the Association of Naval Aviators.

He enjoyed decoy carving, fishing, golf and handball and in his younger years was the Navy’s national handball champion for two years. He remained a Class A-ranked handball player.

On Sept. 29, 1942, he married the former Mary Teresa Niland, who died earlier this year.

Surviving are two sons, Tom Burbage of Atlanta, Ga., and Jim Burbage of Naples, Fla.; four daughters, Nancy Ohanian of Burke, Va., Carol Burbage of Gaithersburg, Joan Hawkins of Cordova, Ind., and Mary Lee “Mimi” Burbage of Anchorage, Alaska; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was the son of the late Daisy Lee Bassett Burbage and William Thomas Burbage.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin where arrangements are by Burbage Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the William T. Burbage Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 152, Salisbury, MD 21803.
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