Norman A. Flamand, 88
NORTHBRIDGE – Norman A. Flamand, 88, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Northbridge, after a long illness.
He leaves two sisters: Sister Jane Flamand, SASV, of Worcester and Sister Solange Flamand, SASV, of Marlborough; a brother, Joseph L. Flamand and his wife, Lorraine T. (Guilbeault) Flamand, of Northbridge; nine nephews and nieces and several grandnephews and grandnieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Edward J. Flamand of Northbridge and Charles Flamand of Pensacola, FL.
A son of the late Joseph and Eva (Desmarais) Flamand, Norman was born in Northbridge on November 23, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was a graduate of Northbridge High School, Worcester Junior College, and Boston University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the Naval Air Station, Wildwood, NJ, and aboard the USS FRANKLIN (CV-13) “Big Ben”. While in Philadelphia, he earned a letter of commendation for serving as an interpreter for the Free French Navy ships under repair there.
Norman was an exporter for Whitin Machine Works, Whitinsville, where he worked for 30 years before he retired in 1982. He was a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Parish, Northbridge, where he sang in the parish choir for many years. He was also a member of Oliver Ashton Post 343, American Legion, Northbridge, where he served as post chaplain for several years. He enjoyed golf and horse racing.
His funeral will be Monday, April 29, from Turgeon Funeral Home, 80 School St., Northbridge, with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 39 Church Ave. Burial with military honors will follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Whitinsville. A visiting hour will take place in the funeral home on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.
Norman’s family would like to thank the staffs at Whitney Place and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center for the expert and loving care they gave him. Donations in his memory may be made to Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge, MA 01534.

Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette from April 25 to April 26, 2013

Irving L. Kidwell, 87, died April 26 at the Mandrin House in Annapolis. Mr. Kidwell served in the Navy on the USS Franklin, CV 13, in World War II, where he was awarded an honorable discharge and Bronze Star Metal from the United States Navy. He served in the Lions Club, State Roads Commission and Chamber of Commerce. He was a banker, real estate broker and a general contractor. Mr. Kidwell is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ida May Kidwell; son, Leroy W. Kidwell and wife Karen; three daughters, Susan K. Kidwell, Laura F. Strickland and her husband Manning, Catherine L. Kidwell and her husband Mark Puleo; stepson, Charles Sellner and his wife, Barbara; stepdaughter, Blanche Radich; brother, Dellburt Kidwell and his wife Beverly; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 29, at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rt. 3, South), Bowie. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 30 at First Baptist Church, 7415 SW Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro. Interment will be held at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidsonville with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Kidwell’s memory to the Building Fund at the First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro. Please view and sign the family’s guestbook at: http://www.beallfuneral.com
Published in The Capital on April 28, 2013

CAYTON, Hal 90, of St. Petersburg, passed away Feb. 27, 2013. He worked as an electrical engineer for over 30 years and was employed by Monsanto. Hal was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Cross. He proudly served our country in the Navy on the USS Franklin and was a wounded veteran. Some of Hal’s hobbies were ballroom dancing, fishing and building. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Wandalee; stepdaughters, Karin Welch of Valrico and Gerilee Carson of Missouri; as well as 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 5 pm Monday, March 18 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 4545 Chancellor St. NE, St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in Hal’s honor. Hal will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but will live on in their hearts and memories. Condolences for the family may be left at hillsboromemorial.com.

Published in the Tampa Bay Times on March 18, 2013

David V. Lawson LUBBOCK-David V. Lawson, 87, of Lubbock died Sunday, March 17, 2013. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Kenny Venable officiating. David was born on Dec. 4, 1925, in Waco, Texas, to Ruby and Minnie Louise Burdick Lawson. He was a WWII Navy veteran and retired after 37 years with the United States Postal Service. He was a charter member of the Hillcrest Country Club. He loved playing golf and his golf buddies, as well as horse racing. Survivors include three daughters, Judy Matlock of Azle, Texas, Peggy Freeman and husband Jesse of Lubbock, and Becky Taylor, also of Lubbock; two sisters, Virginia Young and husband Don of Lubbock, and Nancy Hagler of Temple, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

John K. Chisolm, 92, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 23, 2013, at his daughter’s home in the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany, N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 N. Beverwyck Rd., Lake Hiawatha, (973) 335-4700. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Private cremation will follow. For further information, please see parsippanyfuneral.com. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., John lived in Caldwell, N.J., and Cedar Grove, N.J., before moving to Fairfield, N.J., in 1962. Mr. Chisolm was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the Asian and South Pacific Theatres aboard the USS Intrepid and the USS Franklin, from which he was ejected during battle. He received numerous medals and citations for his service, including two Purple Hearts. He worked as a plastics engineer with Owens Illinois in Wayne, N.J., for many years before retiring. He was honored to serve as grand marshal of the Fairfield Fourth of July celebration in 2007. Mr. Chisolm was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen (nee Groman) Chisolm; a sister, Janet Connelly, and a niece, Pam Metrokotsas. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Osgood and her husband, Robert, of Lake Hiawatha, and three grandsons, Ryan, Jared, and Shane Osgood. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to either the Humane Society or Disabled American Veterans.

Kleiber, Bernard

Bernard Kleiber, 92, of Plymouth, Wis., went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. He passed away in his home surrounded by his family and immersed in their love.

Bernard is survived by his adoring wife of 66 years, Carole. Theirs was a true love that will carry through eternity. Bernard and Carole, both originally of Manitowoc, were dairy farmers in Branch, Wis., before moving their dairy operation to the Plymouth area in 1959. Bernard was a renowned herdsman. Prior to meeting Carole, Bernard served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Franklin during WWII. He received a bronze star for his service. He retired from farming in 1985 and spent time with family on both the Plymouth farm and at their home in Cedar Key, Florida. Bernard had the privilege of participating in the Honor Flight for WWII veterans this past summer.

Bernard was an amazing and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was quiet by nature and exuded a strong and very charismatic presence. He was very well respected by his family and the community as being a gentle man of honesty, strength and integrity.

Bernard was married to Carole Rose (Holschbach) on Nov. 27, 1946, at Holy Innocence Catholic Church in Manitowoc, Wis. Their marriage was blessed with thirteen children and their loving families: Bernie and Nancy of Whitewater, Bill and Kathy of Sarasota, Florida, Joe and Veronica of Viroqua, Mike and Barb of Gillette, Paul and Patty of Plymouth, Pat and Jane of Darlington, Frank and Judy of Nekoosa, Bob and Diane of Elkhart Lake, Mary and Jeff Richter of Elkhart Lake, Ann and James Schultz of School Hill, Carol and Gregg Morgan of Dawsonville, Georgia, Theresa and John Moore of Elkhart Lake, and Borge and Katie of Plymouth. Bernard and Carole have 37 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Bernard was preceded in death by three great-grandchildren.

Bernard was born on July 30, 1920, in Manitowoc County, the son of the late Anton and Mary (Zipperer) Kleiber. He was the eldest of twelve children. Bernard is survived by his sisters Delores Holschbach, Helen and Fred Crocker, Rosie and Ted Jarosh, and Monica and Gene Ahrens; his brothers Ben and Patty Kleiber, and Jerome Kleiber; his brother-in-law Andrew Holschbach; as well as his sister-in-law Merle Kleiber. Bernard was preceded in death by his sisters Rita Kleiber, Marion Holschbach, and Dorothy Peterson; his brothers Richard, Tony and John; his brothers-in-law Donald Holschbach and Pat Peterson; and his sisters-in-law Gloria Kleiber and Harriet Kleiber.

Bernard’s wife Carole is the fourth of eleven children of the late Alphonse and Mary (Svatek) Holschbach. Bernard is survived by Carole’s sisters Marian and Floyd Zeman, Joan and Clem Krueger, Marcella Duellman, Pat Becker, and Elaine and Ozzie Juedes; Carole’s brothers Andrew, Norbert and Norma Holschbach; as well as sister-in-law Mary Holschbach. Bernard was preceded in death by Carole’s sisters Beatrice and Lawrence Drida, Liz and Joe Korinek; Carole’s brother Ronnie and Carol Holschbach; Carole’s sister-in-law Marion Holschbach; as well as Carole’s brothers-in-law John Becker and Charlie Duellman. Bernard and Carole had 148 nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call Friday (March 1) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Suchon Funeral Home (1317 State Road 67, Plymouth), and again on Saturday (March 2) from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (115 Plymouth Street, Plymouth) prior to the funeral mass which will be held at 11:00. The burial will take place immediately following the mass at the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Bernard’s name.

The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit http://www.suchonfh.com.

Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on February 28, 2013

Voley A. Martin, 87, died March 4, 2013, at Life Care Center in Port St. Lucie. He was born in Strafford, Mo., and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1990, coming from Long Island, N.Y. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Franklin CB-13. Before retirement, he was a watchmaker for Bulova Watch Co. for 40 years in Jackson Heights, N.Y. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Lupinski of Port St. Lucie; son, Voley A. Martin Jr. of St. Petersburg; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Martin; brother, William Martin; and, sisters Erma Timmerman, Georgia Martin and Marie Trogdon. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 260 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. Services: Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. March 7 at Aycock Funeral Home in Port St. Lucie. A service will be at 10 a.m. March 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Port St. Lucie. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City. A guest book is available http://www.aycockportst lucie.com.

Published in the TC Palm on March 6, 2013

J. William “Bill” Shepard, 97, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday (Feb. 28, 2013) at the Cardinal House.
He was born on April 26, 1915, in Cambridge, Ohio, son of the late John William Shepard and Edna (McManus) Shepard.
Mr. Shepard was a 1933 graduate of Brown High School. After school, he served eight years in the U.S. Navy, on the USS Pennsylvania at Pearl Harbor and on the USS Franklin from 1944-1945.
Bill was a manager of a branch of Ohio Plate Glass Company in Dayton. He attended Ninth Street United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Alpha Pi fraternity. He was also a member of the Cambridge VFW Post 2901 and for more than 30 years the Cambridge Kiwanis Club.
He was a huge Reds, Bengals and OSU fan, who enjoyed traveling, and making fudge and peanut brittle around the holidays.
Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilda Evelyn “Peggy” (Larrick) Shepard, in 2007; two sisters, Margaret Stranathan and Alice Shepard; and two brothers, Warren J. Shepard and Richard Shepard.
He leaves a sister, Rose Ann Davis of Cambridge; and a brother, Arthur E. Shepard of Columbus; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and-nephews, and great-great-nieces and-nephews.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the service following at 1 p.m. at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, with Pastor Karen Rawlins officiating.
Burial to follow in Northwood Cemetery.
Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey, P.O. Box 1165, Cambridge, OH 43725.
His online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at http://www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Henry W. Tanguay
Purple Heart Recipient; age 91

LOWELL — Mr. Henry W. Tanguay, age 91, a well-known resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, died on Monday, March 11, 2013 at a local healthcare facility. He was the husband of the late Claire S. (Gagnon) Tanguay who died on March 5, 2009.

Born in Lowell on March 17, 1921, he was a son of the late Ernest and Laura (Lemay) Tanguay.

Henry was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served on the USS Franklin as a Photographer’s Mate Third Class until he was wounded when the ship was attacked by the Japanese. He was discharged in August of 1945 with the honors of receiving a Purple Heart.

He was a longtime faithful parishioner of the former Ste. Jeanne d’Arc Church and more recently attended the Parish of Saint Rita. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society since 1974, and was part of their visitation committee that would visit the local nursing homes and sing for the residents.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the purchasing department for the Harris Corporation in Nashua, NH.

Henry loved spending time with his family and friends and taking trips to the lake.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Denis R. and Sue Tanguay and Normand G. and Sheila Tanguay all of Lowell; five grandchildren, Nicole and her husband Mathew Gilliam, Gregg and his wife Erica, Scott and his wife Hollie, Kevin and Crystal; three great- grandchildren, Jordan, Hailey and Esme Rose; a sister and brother-in-law, Germaine Rivard and her husband Gilbert of Dracut; a sister-in-law, Pauline Tanguay of Laconia, NH; also several nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late Gabrielle Leblanc, Florence Tanguay and Paul Tanguay.

TANGUAY — died in Lowell on March 11, 2013. Mr. Henry W. Tanguay, age 91, a resident of Lowell and husband of the late Claire S. (Gagnon) Tanguay. Relatives and friends may call at the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 308 Pawtucket Street, Lowell on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. ATTENDANT PARKING. Funeral Thursday morning with a funeral mass to be celebrated at 9 o’clock in the Parish of Saint Rita, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell, MA. Committal services and burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Those wishing may make a memorial contribution to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Rita Conference, P.O. Box 914, Lowell, MA 01853. For online condolences or directions, please visit http://www.martinfuneralhome.net
Published in Lowell Sun on March 12, 2013