MEMORIAL
John Michael Donlon
Captain John Michael Donlon, USN, Retired, 95, of Groton, CT, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 26, 2022. Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 1, 1927, to the late Hugh P. and Frances Nadler Donlon, John was the second-oldest of four brothers. His three brothers – Charles, Thomas, and Edward – all predeceased him. John is also predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Anita Snyder Donlon.
John is survived by his children, daughter Michelle (Donlon) Buchanan and her husband, Howard Buchanan; son CDR Michael P. Donlon, USN (RET) and his wife, Rebecca (Zimmerman); son Patrick H. Donlon; son CDR Kevin C. Donlon, USN (RET) and his wife, Lori (White); son SGM Thomas F. Donlon, USA (RET) and his wife, Elizabeth (Barci); daughter Mary C. Donlon and her husband, Timothy D. Shafman; and daughter Kelly Donlon Hoy and her husband Randy A. Hoy. John is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his sisters-in-law Mrs. Jeanne Donlon, Mrs. Maureen Donlon and Ms. Carole McAuliffe.
John spent his youth in Amsterdam during the Great Depression, raised by his father, after he lost his mother when he was 7. From an early age, John had a calling for the sea and the military. At 9, he became a Sea Scout; at 16, he entered Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completing one year before he became old enough to attend the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in June, 1949. Newly commissioned as an Ensign, he married his great love, the former Anita Snyder of Chadds Ford, PA, the very next day. Together they had 7 children. Theirs was a marriage spanning 60 years of deep love, faith, and commitment, marked by long navy deployments and 26 household moves, treasured annual family vacations at Wellfleet, Cape Cod, and travel with friends and family until Anita’s death in 2009. At John’s death, his lineal descendants numbered 64: 7 children; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Captain Donlon’s distinguished and respected naval career of 30 years began aboard the destroyers VOGELGESANG and PUTNAM before he attended Submarine School in 1950 and served two tours of duty on submarines SENNET and SEA DOG before he returned to Submarine School in 1952 as an instructor in the Officer Course for two years. He resumed sea duty in USS BANG and a year later became Executive Officer of USS HALFBEAK. Captain Donlon completed the Advanced Nuclear Power Course at New London in 1960, whereupon he trained at the prototype reactor at Windsor, CT and at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Pittsburg. He then served as Executive Officer of TINOSA at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, New Hampshire.
He assumed command of USS SHARK in 1963, during which time he was awarded the Legion of Merit and the ship received the Navy Unit Commendation. During his tenure, SHARK was also awarded the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award as first in battle efficiency in the Atlantic Fleet. After detaching from SHARK, he attended the Polaris Command Course at Dam Neck, VA then commanded USS WOODROW WILSON from 1966-68.
Captain Donlon commanded Submarine Division FORTY-TWO from 1968-69, and then reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, as Head, SSN Program Coordination Branch. He served as Commanding Officer of Submarine Tender L.Y. SPEAR from 1971-73, for which he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He commanded Submarine Squadron SIX from 1973-75, and was awarded a second Legion of Merit. Captain Donlon then served his last tour of duty as Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Group TWO until his retirement in July 1979, marked by an award of a third Legion of Merit.
After leaving active duty he served as a consultant for General Public Utilities in the wake of the Three-Mile Island incident before he spent 15 years as a logistics engineer for the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corporation in support of TRIDENT operational submarines.
A devout Roman Catholic, John was a communicant at Sacred Heart Church in Groton, where, in his later years, he attended daily Mass and formed many personal relationships among his fellow parishioners, becoming a fixture at funerals, baptisms, confirmations and school events. John also served for many years as a committee member for the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich’s annual Red, White and Blue Mass honoring U.S. Military Veterans.
John was an avid student of naval history; a prodigious NY Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle devotee; a passionate croquet competitor against his brothers; a determined beach jarts player; a skilled whistler; a fan of limericks of questionable taste; a master at name jokes; a Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit champion; an avid watcher of Jeopardy; and a lifelong NY Giants fan. All who knew John were amazed by his encyclopedic memory; his fierce patriotism; his loquacity; his loud and impassioned defense of his opinions and his beliefs; his laughter; his stubbornness; and most enduringly, his big heart. His children will fondly remember his love for Anita and for his children, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren; his pride of country and the U.S. Navy; his self-deprecating humor; his adherence to rules; the massive breakfasts he made us following Sunday Mass; his ice cream floats; his Christmas tree travails; and long, exciting trips in the family station wagon to visit our relatives.
After John’s health declined during the last four years of his life, his superbly skilled and devoted live-in caregiver Alice lovingly and respectfully made his dream of remaining in his home until the end of his life a reality. John’s family is forever grateful for Alice’s expert care and concern for him. We would also like to thank John’s entire care team from Lighthouse Home Health, especially his nurses, MaryElla and Sue, aides Kim and Barbella, and his physical therapist, Carolyn. John benefited immensely from their care and concern, and not surprisingly, he also enjoyed receiving the attentions of these talented and engaging women.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 6th, from 4-6 p.m. at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street, Groton, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, January 7th at 1 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 55 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton. Interment with Full Military Honors will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Meals-on-Wheels in John’s memory at www.tvcca.com.
BYLES-GROTON MEMORIAL HOME
310 Thames St.
Groton, CT 06340
860 445 4844
Edward S. Briggs
Vice Admiral Edward S. Briggs, USN (Retired) died peacefully at his home in Escondido, CA in the presence of his family on November 22, 2022.
Born in St. Paul Minnesota, he was the second of three sons of Charles W. Briggs, prominent attorney and member of the Briggs and Morgan Law Firm, and Lois Johnson Briggs. He committed his lifetime to his family, naval service, and the nation. He was a Pacific Fleet sailor for most of his career with wartime experience as both a naval aviator and surface warfare officer; intervening assignments in England, the Pentagon, and the Atlantic Command punctuated his 39 years of service. An advocate of superior education for the nation's youth and an apprentice author, he dedicated his retirement years to both avocations. As an avid golfer (MN HS Champion 1944), he was known to smell the roses on the links along the way.
Briggs attended the University of Minnesota High School and Sullivan School in Washington DC before entering the United States Naval Academy in 1945. Upon graduation in June, 1949, he married his high school sweetheart, movie actress Nanette Parks, daughter of Superior Court Judge Clayton and Evelyn Parks of St. Paul. Ed and Nan began their 35 years of Navy life together as he entered naval flight training in Pensacola, Florida, earning his wings there in 1951.
A member of Fighter Squadron 192, Briggs flew the F4U-4 Corsair and the F9F-5 Panther jet during and following the Korean War, operating from the aircraft carriers Princeton and Oriskany. His naval aviation career continued in 1954 with subsequent tours as a basic and advanced flight instructor, Air Intelligence Officer in the carrier Ranger, and Heavy Attack Squadron 124 for training and qualification in the nuclear capable A3D Sky Warrior in 1961.
Then a Lieutenant Commander, Briggs left naval aviation in 1962 and began a new naval career as Executive Officer of the destroyer USS Harry E. Hubbard (DD 748). Following assignments in England at the Joint Services Staff College and U.S. Naval Forces Europe Command, he took command of the destroyer USS Turner Joy (DD (951) during two deployments to the Vietnam War Theater, 1966-1968. Immediately upon relief as Commanding Officer was a tour as Surface Operations Officer for Commander Attack Carrier Striking Force, U.S. Seventh Fleet. After a Pentagon assignment, Captain Briggs became Commanding Officer of the guided missile frigate USS Jouett (DLG/CLG 29) in 1971 and then Deputy Commander and Chief-of-Staff U.S. Seventh Fleet. Beginning in 1973 he served as Fleet Operations Officer for the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet. He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in 1975.
In flag officer billets Vice Admiral Briggs served as Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander Navy Recruiting Command; Commander Naval Logistics Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander Naval District Pearl Harbor; and Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Chief of Staff U.S. Pacific Fleet. His last assignment was as Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, retiring in 1984.
In retirement, Admiral and Mrs. Briggs made their home in Escondido, California where he was soon engaged as a member of the county school districts' Curriculum and Instructional Development Committees at San Diego Unified and Escondido Elementary and High School levels. He was chairman of the latter committee for four years, 1985 to 1998. At the same time and until his death he remained an active supporter of the Navy and Armed Forces through the Navy League, San Diego Military Advisory Council, the Recruiting District Advisory Council, and as a mentor of the NJ ROTC Unit at Orange Glen High School in his hometown.
As an apprentice author he wrote his family history and a series of dissertations that included A
Return To Liberal Education, The War We Are In, The Promised Land, A Case For National Security, A Civics Lesson --- The Constitution, and The Afghanistan Challenge. In 2014 he co-authored the policy paper Climate Change, Energy Policy, and National Power published by Heartland Institute of Chicago.
Vice Admiral Briggs is survived by his wife Nanette, son Jeffrey, grandchildren Kathryn Lee Daly and Edward Shannon Briggs, and two great grandchildren.
Please write jbriggs@jbriggslaw.com for memorial information.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 29, 2023.
Alexander Thomson
CAPT Alexander (Al) Dingwall Thomson, USN, Retired, of Lorton, passed away peacefully at age 97 on January 19, 2023. He was born in Scotland and immigrated to the USA at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1949 and was commissioned an ensign in the Navy. He married Elinor Mae Ufer on June 11, 1949. Al was a veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as a defense contractor before permanently retiring.
Alexander is preceded in death by Alexander Deas Thomson (father), Elizabeth Dingwall Thomson (mother), Betty Thomson Westhoven (sister) and Elinor Ufer Thomson (wife).
Alexander is survived by CAPT Alan Douglas Thomson, USN, Retired (son), Judy Hall Thomson (Alan's wife), Linda Susan Thomson (daughter), Aaron Daniel Thomson and Gregory Alan Thomson (grandsons), Allison Mathis (Gregory's wife), and Caroline Elizabeth Thomson (great granddaughter).
Funeral services will be at Fort Meyer Chapel followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery; date to be determined.
Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 29, 2023
Peter Sarris
Peter John Sarris, of Deerbrook, died on March 2, 2023 at Rosalia Gardens Assisted Living. He was 97 years old. He was born on January 13, 1926 in Antigo, a son of John and Sylvia (Tsiboris) Sarris. Peter's father and uncle started the Sarris Brothers Sweet Shop in Downtown Antigo which operated from 1920 to 1961.
Peter graduated from Antigo High School in 1944 and received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Mr. Sarris was a World War II era and Korean War veteran having served in the United States Navy.
Peter married Norma Grant on January 8, 1955, at Peace Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2015.
After his military service, he received his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
He had a long career as a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch in Detroit and Green Bay. He enjoyed spending the summers at Bass Lake with his family and friends.
Peter was a lifelong athlete who played high school football and basketball and later in life enjoyed running and golf.
Survivors include two daughters, Robin Sarris of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Terri (Frank Pahl) Sarris of Ann Arbor, Michigan; two sons, John (Elizabeth Rathke) Sarris of Madison, Grant (Adriana) Sarris of Leawood, Kansas; four grandchildren, Olivia, Sofia, Peter, and Emma Sarris.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Peter Hallop; brother, Arthur Sarris; and sister, Betty Demopoulos.
A memorial service may be held at a later date.
Burial will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Antigo.
Memorials in Peter's name may be directed to LeRoyer Hospice.
A special thank you to the staff at Rosalia Gardens, Hands with Hearts, and LeRoyer Hospice for their loving care.
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Rd
Antigo, WI 54409
(715) 623-3787
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Lemond DeKern Lang
On March 2, 2023, God called Lemond “Deke” Lang of Worthington home to heaven after 95 years. A native of Russell, Kentucky, Deke attended school at Berea College before attending and graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1949. In 1950, Deke married Ironton, Ohio, native JoAnne Kurtz, and the two of them began a journey together that would last 70 years. Deke was a proud Navy Seabee and served in Korea and Japan during the Korean War. After his service in the navy Deke and his wife JoAnne returned to Ohio to raise their family. In Columbus, Deke worked for North American Aviation (later Rockwell) and Ashland Chemical Company (from which he retired in 1991). Deke was known for his kindness, his sense of humor, his creativity and his dedication to his family. Deke and his wife were very social and had many friends who they loved dearly. Deke loved his country, was a master woodworker, building many beautiful pieces of furniture, and was an avid reader his whole life. Deke and wife JoAnne also traveled extensively, visiting many locations though out the U.S., Canada, Australia/New Zealand and western Europe. Deke was also very interested in military history, loved the Christmas season and was a lifelong photographer. Deke’s photos include his time at the U.S. Naval Academy, his years in the Navy, literally many thousands of family photo, 8mm home movies and vacation photos of the many locations that he and JoAnne visited. Photos of particular interest include photos of midshipmen assigned to the U.S.S. North Carolina taking a swim in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, panoramic photos of war-torn Seoul, South Korea, photos of historic sites in Britain and polaroid photos that were manipulated to look like water color paintings. He was an active member of Worthington Presbyterian Church, the Worthington Historical Society, VFW Post 2398 and a Riverside Hospital volunteer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, JoAnne, and by his parents Adam and Clara Lang and his three sisters. He is survived by daughter Linda (Bill) Yost, son Robert Lang, granddaughter Michelle (Eric) Anderson, grandson Alan (Jean) Yost, great-grandson Henry Anderson, nephew William Hackworth and niece Dawna Boehmer. Calling hours are Thursday March 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 N High Street. Service will follow at the church at 2:00 PM, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Local VFW Post 2398 at PO Box 243 Worthington, OH 43085 or a charity of your choice.
Theodore Albert Curtin
Age 97, in Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 19, 2023.
Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), of Plymouth, formerly of Norwood, loving husband of the late Grace (Sansone) of Plymouth, devoted father of Theodore J. and Leonard T. of Plymouth, and the late Mary Catherine Curtin; loving son of the late Dr. Timothy J. and Albertine (Mailhiot), and stepson of the late Olive (Poirier) Curtin of Norwood; brother of Timothy J., Jr. of Stamford, CT, and the late Peter M. of Chula Vista, CA. A native of Norwood, Ted was a 1949 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1969 including aboard the USS Juneau in the Korean War and as commanding officer of the submarine ARGONAUT (SS475) during the Cuban missile crisis. Following his naval career, he returned to his hometown and became a history teacher at Norwood High School from 1970-80. Retiring to Plymouth, he worked as a historical role-player aboard the Mayflower II for 17 years through 1997; and was active in social and political causes.
The most important event in Ted’s life was his marriage, in 1954, to Grace Sansone, his high school classmate. Their 68-year partnership of love, service and friendship touched many lives through their generosity and kindness.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood on Tuesday March 28th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome in memory of Ted to a charity of one’s choice, or an act of kindness that gives someone great happiness.
Gillooly Funeral Home
126 Walpole Street
Norwood, MA 02062
Thomas J. Walters
Thomas J. “Tom” Walters, 97, was called home by God on Monday, July 3, 2023, may he rest in eternal peace. Tom was born in New York City in 1926 and raised in Muncie, Indiana, by his parents Mae and Glenn Walters. He resided in Newport News and Smithfield for over 45 years, including the past 35 years. As an active member of First United Methodist Church in Newport News, he was a member of United Methodist Men and the FUMC mission board for several years. He believed deeply in God that the Holy Spirit watched over him and blessed him by putting the right people in his life at critical times.
Tom earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy on merit, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree. The Navy sent him to M.I.T., where he earned a Master of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree and a Master of Nuclear Engineering degree. He joined Admiral Rickover’s Naval Reactors group and became a vital team member in building the modern nuclear Navy stationed at the Newport News Shipyard. He retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve with the rank of Commander.
In 1971, Tom joined a private engineering consulting firm in Washington, D.C., where he worked on complex engineering projects for the U.S. Navy, large international energy companies, and utilities worldwide. Upon retirement, Tom and his wife, Libby, built a house in Smithfield and later moved to The Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News in 2003. In retirement, Tom shared Libby’s passion for lifelong learning, travel, sailing, and reading on various subjects. Additionally, he advocated for protecting local marine life and campaigned on behalf of a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat from Virginia. He was a true patriot, devoted husband, beloved father, and friend to all who crossed his path.
Survivors include two daughters, Deborah W. Barnett, O.D. (William) of Virginia Beach, Rebecca J. Latta (Michael) of High Point, NC; two sons, Edward T. Walters (Barbara) of Naples, FL, Kenneth B. Walters (Lynn) of Damascus, MD; four grandchildren, Thomas C. Barnett, R.N.
(Veronica, M.D.) of Spokane, WA; Rachel A. Barnett of Virginia Beach; Michelle Hilger (Kris) of Spofford, NH; Susan M. Walters (Robert Gazdzicki) of Beach Park, IL; and great-grandchild Harriet Barnett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth J. “Libby” Walters, and daughter, Mildred M. Walters.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 am at The Chesapeake Retirement Community, 955 Harpersville Rd., N.N., VA 23601. The family requests that in place of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Foundation, 10246 Warwick Blvd., N.N., VA 23601, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
Edward Irwin McQuiston
Commander Edward I. McQuiston Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 15 April 2023 in La Jolla, CA.
Born 1926 in Hawaii to Dorothea and Captain Edward I. McQuiston ’21, “Ed” was 15 and living in Honolulu when Pearl Harbor was attacked. In the days following, he patrolled Waikiki as a Boy Scout enforcing blackout orders. He graduated from Coronado High School in San Diego (1943) and enlisted in the Navy. Ed graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1949.
His first assignment was on Roosevelt. He became a naval aviator and was deployed in two wars. He flew combat missions along the North Korean coast and headed the Weapons Department on Ranger (CV-61) in the Gulf of Tonkin. Squadrons VP-812, VP-29, VP-17 and VAHM-10 took him to Kodiak AK, Whidbey Island, WA, Astugi, Japan, and Kwajalein Island. He was a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL, and a branch head at Naval Air Systems Command in Washington, DC. He earned a master’s degree in management at the Naval Postgraduate School, and later returned as a curricular officer for the Management program. He retired from the Navy in 1971 after 27 years of service to his country.
From 1971-1991, Ed worked for the California Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Division as the Director of Management Education. He worked in program development of management, self-study and personal finance planning.
Ed became interested in photography in high school. Starting with a $2 Kodak “Brownie” and later, a twin lens reflex camera, it was his lifelong hobby. In black and white and color, he shared his passion for life in movies and prints. He became known as the “official” photographer at Casa de Manaña, regularly hanging portraits of residents, their pets and ocean life. He played golf into his 90s and always had candy in his bag for sharing. A crack bowler when younger, he took up video bowling and even scored a perfect game. Ed was quick to laugh and made friends easily. He was devoted to his family and always put them first.
Ed met his wife, Bonnie, in 8th grade. They went to a school dance costumed as half of a hot air balloon basket. When they danced together, they seemed to be drifting aloft. Ed never forgot that date. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary February 2023.
Bonnie died 12 days before Ed. They are survived by their daughters, Connie and Barbara; and grandson, Fergus.
Peter Scott Swanson
Pete Swanson was born in Pocatello, Idaho In 1926. It should be said
that from an early age, Pete loved a good joke and his sense of humor
stayed intact for 96 years. Here is the rest of his story:
After graduating from Pocatello HS in 1944 he joined the Navy V-12
program. He was assigned to the unit at ISU and during the year there
he received an appointment from Senator Henry Dworshak to the US
Naval Academy from which he graduated in 1949.
After graduation he went into flight training earning his wings in 1950
as an attack pilot. Pete served two combat tours aboard the
PHILIPPINE SEA and KEARSARGE flying combat missions as a
bomber pilot in the Korean Conflict and was shot down twice by
enemy fire.
Upon his return to the United States, fortunate circumstances brought
Pete and his childhood schoolmate DeEtte, also a Pocatello native
together. They fell in love and married in 1953. As Navy life unfolded,
they had 3 wonderful children: Kathleen, Carrie and Peter.
Pete’s orders took him to several posts, subsequent duty stations
included: Teaching Math at USNA; Serving in the Joint Search and
Rescue Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Officer in charge of the
Atlantic Fleet’s Nuclear Warfare School in Oceana VA; Strike Warfare
Officer then Navigator of the USS Enterprise (CVN 65); Graduate with
distinction at the Naval PostGraduate School in Monterey CA earning
his Masters in Computer Systems Management;
Head of the Aviation Statistics Branch on staff of the Chief of Naval
Operations; Commanding Officer Naval Command Systems Support
Washington DC. His personal decorations include 3 Meritorious
Service Medals, 2 Air Medals, 3 Navy Commendation Medals,
Vietnam Meritorious Unit Gallantry Cross Award.
After retirement from USN in 1976, CAPT Swanson worked with
various national security defense corporations, retiring from Computer
Sciences Corporation in March 1993.
In his Golden Years, he and DeEtte traveled far and wide to Europe,
the Caribbean, and enjoyed family time at the Outer Banks of North
Carolina, Seattle WA, and Shenandoah National Park along with
duties as USNA Class of 49 Treasurer. His beloved DeEtte passed
away in 2015.
Pete is survived by his two daughters, a son and two sons in law:
Kathleen Smith of Silverdale WA, Carrie Edwards of Midlothian VA
and Peter JB Swanson of Centreville VA; 5 grandchildren, and 7 great
grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be sent to the US Naval
Academy Foundation, USNA Class of 49
Mary Catherine "Mickey" Boughton
On June 25, 2023, Mary Catherine “Mickey” Boughton passed away peacefully at age 94 surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Mickey was born and raised in Chicago and graduated from Barat College with her BA in Education.
She married the love of her life, Ace Boughton in 1949 and they remained together for 69 years. While raising her six children, she became a reading specialist and taught elementary students. She played golf until she was 90 and was an active member in both bridge and book clubs. She enjoyed completing Sudoku and the NYT Crossword Puzzle over coffee and spending time with her friends and family. Her Catholic faith was constant, and she found strength in it when challenged in life.
She is survived by her six children; Ann (Tom Davis); Gus Boughton (Genie); Ellen (Tom Fix); Joan (Henry Kleeman); Katie (Barry Burdiak) and Mary (Patrick Kinmartin) and her sister, Joan O’Brien. Mickey was loved by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In honoring Mickey’s wishes, her Funeral Service and Internment will be held privately with family members.
A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at Tara Golf & Country Club on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
In Mickey’s honor, please consider donating to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You can make a gift online at: mda.org/thankyou.
Toale Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory - Bradenton Chapel
912 53rd Ave W.
Bradenton, Fl
941-955-4171
Margaret (Peggy) Anne Wilson (Widow of Carl Wilson)
Margaret (Peggy) Wilson was born in Annapolis, Maryland on July 16, 1931, to Lyda and Hebert M. Wilson. She attended elementary and high school in Annapolis, Maryland and graduated from Eaton and Burnett Business College in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1947 she met the love of her life, Carl B. Wilson, while he was a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. They were married at the US Naval Academy Chapel two days after Carl‘s graduation in June 1949. They lived at many naval stations including Pensacola, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts; Annapolis, Maryland; Long Beach, California; Monterey, California; San Francisco, California; Hawthorne, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada, and Guam.
Upon Carl‘s retirement from the US Department of Energy in 1977, they settled in Weems, Virginia. Here Peggy served for 20 years at the National Register Historic Christ Church in Irvington, Virginia. She served as a Special Groups Bus Tours Docent, Historic Christ Church Historian, and was a member of the Marketing Committee. She served on the Volunteer Council Board for 16 years and was a Foundation Life Member of historic Christ Church in Weems, Virginia. She was also an active member of the Kilmarnock, Virginia Garden club, where she was an award-winning floral designer. She was a member of the Kilmarnock, Virginia United Methodist Church. In 2009 she and Carl made the move to Eagle, Idaho to be closer to their family. They were members of the Eagle Hills Methodist Church.
Peggy was beloved by many. Her hilarious personality could light up a room and make anyone laugh or smile. Her husband Carl often called her his ‘Chuck’, they were inseparable, the best of friends and had a very long, loving and tender marriage, which was an inspiration to many. Her favorite saying to her grandchildren was “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!” Peggy had a true joy for life. She loved the ocean, loved to dance, loved Christmas time and had a love for sweets. The beauty and light that she brought into this world will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her son Carl D. Wilson. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Carol A. Wilson of Cascade, Idaho; her brother Herbert Madison Wilson Jr. (Mary) of Annapolis Maryland. She has 5 grandchildren Chelsey B. Stahle (Brian) of Gulf Breeze, Florida; Lindsey E. Larsen-Myer (P. Colby) of Brunswick, Maine; Colby J. Larsen (Sarah) of Midway, Utah; Angela Wilson of Logan, Utah, and Matthew Wilson of Twin Falls, Idaho. She has 14 great grandchildren.
A public viewing will be held, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho.
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Elizabeth Moore Knoble (Widow of William Knoble)
Betty Knoble, a devoted mother, homemaker and wife with godly principles, died peacefully at the age of 94, in Boerne, Texas on July 23, 2024. She will now lovingly rejoice with God and her family and friends that passed before her.
Betty was born Nena Elizabeth Moore on January 29, 1930, and grew up in Beaumont, Texas. As a little girl she just loved playing dolls with her younger sister Carolyn. They held fashion shows, swapping outfits with custom-made doll clothes, courtesy of their mother's friend. The daughter of A. D. and Ruth Chumney Moore, she attended Beaumont High School, Ward Belmont College in Tennessee, then on to Southern Methodist University. While taking a break from her studies at SMU, she visited her grandmother in San Antonio and took a chance on a blind date to a dance with William Stanford Knoble. He was a recent graduate of the Naval Academy, training to become a pilot at Randolph Field. They didn't stay "blind" for very long afterwards, as both could clearly see that they were meant for each other. They became husband & wife on December 22, 1950, remaining so for 65 years until Bill's death in 2016.
In 1951, Betty and Bill settled down in a two-story duplex on Broadway, between 10th and 11th Streets in Beaumont, just a block from St. Anne's Catholic Church and the Carnation Ice Cream Shop, both of which were known to soothe your soul from time to time. Now that Betty was married and her home acquired, her career as a homemaker and mother was about to start and Betty was ready! She and Bill would have three children over the next 14 years. Bill in 1952, John in 1956 and Katy in 1964. She loved her children very much and loved being their mom. Whatever path they were on, she prayed for them every day. The effort she would extend to her kids as mother and to her family as homemaker was monumental and unwavering, always being there when they needed her.
Many of her efforts are remembered vividly by her kids to this day, like Betty's home cooking. Her meals were delicious. She would search through cookbooks and magazines trying to find meals that would please her family. Additionally, she'd learn to cook good ol' Southern meals from her mother and mother-in-law's recipes. She would even tackle, and master, cooking exotic meals like wild turkey, duck, quail and dove that her husband Bill would hunt. Many homemade desserts would top off most meals.
Betty would chauffeur her kids everywhere. She'd willingly go to the fairgrounds, hobby shop, toy stores, top spinning contests, Central Park's climb-on locomotive engine, swimming pools and tennis tournaments. Betty loved her three grandsons; Elisha, James and Stephen and her two great nieces; Delaney and Darby. She looked forward traveling to wherever they lived to spend time with them. Betty and Bill took many trips to Germany and went on adventures with John, Katy, Elisha, James and Stephen.
Betty had many friends throughout her adult life. She was involved at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for many years. In her late 40's, Betty participated in Bible Study Fellowship, friend's prayer groups and helped with Children's Sunday School. One of Betty's favorite verses she loved to meditate on was Psalm 91:1-4. She spent time each day praying for friends and family members. After relocating to San Antonio with Bill in 2010, they became active members at Leon Springs Presbyterian Church. She would attend prayer meetings, church Bible studies and even helped out with the children on occasion. She enjoyed spending her last six years with Bill, being right around the corner from her grandsons.
After Bill passed away, she made the decision to move to a church-based retirement home in Boerne where she spent her final eight years. This is where Betty really started to love watching movies, especially musicals, and TV shows from the 30's - 60's. She would learn to quote many of the actor's lines even before they spoke them! She truly loved hummingbirds and butterflies. She had a hummingbird feeder she watched every day and acquired a wall-hanging butterfly collection from Peru.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William Stanford Knoble; son, John Derrick Knoble; grandson, Timothy Elisha Wilhelm; her father and mother, A. D. Moore, Sr. and Ruth Chumney Moore, and brother A. D. Moore, Jr.
For her constant devotion to family by making sure they were healthy, properly fed, prayed for, loved each and every day and for always keeping God in her heart, Betty will be remembered lovingly by her following survivors: son, William Moore Knoble (San Antonio), daughter, Katherine Knoble Wilhelm (San Antonio), sister, Carolyn Moore Cruse (Houston), son-in-law, John Arnold Wilhelm (San Antionio), brother-in-law, Tommy Cruse (Houston), and grandsons, James Micah Wilhelm and Stephen Michael Wilhelm (both from Tennessee).
A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends on: Saturday, September 7, at 2:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd St., Beaumont, Texas 77706.
A gathering of friends and family for coffee and snacks will follow in the church's fellowship hall.
Betty was passionate about helping the foster children at 1HOPE for Kids. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in her honor to 1HOPE for Kids, a Christ-centered foster/adopt agency serving San Antonio and the surrounding counties. https://1hopeforkids.org/donate
John Anderson Bacon, Jr.
died peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of September 10th. Nearly 97 years previously the Rochester Journal-American published the following:
" 'I do not choose to run for President in 1928.' This startling announcement was made in the nursery of the Strong Memorial Hospital by John Anderson Bacon, Jr. upon his arrival there shortly after 3:12 on the morning of October 11."
While he kept his word and never ascended to that particular office, he lived a life filled with curiosity, John Bacon Obituary
bountiful generosity, purpose and accomplishment. Family, deep faith, and country were his guide stars, and within family Elizabeth Gallogly Bacon, wife of 72 years, was his bright North Star. The love he received throughout his life gave the world a great gift in a man capable of spreading that love through his work and deeds.
John came of age in East Aurora, NY in a different time, embraced by a household of extended family that spanned generations. His maternal grandfather rose each morning to fold the newspapers for young Johnny's paper route. This level of care and love seeped into his being and he carried it with him throughout his life.
From East Aurora he entered Middlesex School in Concord, MA where he spent four years as a student and later served as a trustee and lifelong supporter. He proceeded to the Naval Academy in Annapolis from which he graduated in 1949. The U.S. Navy enjoyed a welcome reception at that time throughout the Mediterranean basin and he fondly remembered summer cruises through that area as a midshipman. Service on a destroyer in the Korean theatre and as a submariner in the early 1950s proved seminal for future endeavors.
Two years in Carnegie Mellon's nascent business school in the mid-1950s set the stage for a career that spanned finance, management, directorships and a love for the deal. Experiences included ownership and chair of the model car company AMT founded by West Gallogly, investment banking with AG Becker and GH Walker, and board work with Duplex Products, Perry Drug, Heath Candy Company, the Commodore Corporation, and Stein Roe. These experiences cultivated and drew on his native intelligence, uncompromising honesty, strong sense of responsibility, and trustworthiness. He drew on this background in his volunteer work providing strategic development and coaching through the Executive Service Corps in Chicago. In the course of his adult life he lived in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Birmingham, MI, Wayne and St. Charles, IL, and eventually Exeter, NH where he enjoyed an active retirement.
Squash at Middlesex and Navy continued as an avocation along with tennis well beyond middle age. Life in the outdoors was especially important and always with Liz included backpacking much of New England's Appalachian Trail sections, skiing in Europe and North America, and camping throughout much of the American west. He was a passionate fly fisherman whose accomplished fly tying and natural generosity supplied thousands of flies to family and friends over many years and into deep old age. His interest in stream restoration included projects in southwestern Wisconsin's driftless area whose spring creeks provided boundless satisfaction. Bigger water called in Montana's Bitterroot and Big Hole rivers where he introduced his young family to the joys of wild fish in a freestone river and cultivated an enduring love of the outdoors in his boys. He was always game for the next adventure, having most recently planned a fishing trip with his family on Michigan's Au Sable River this September.
John found particular joy in cultivating and maintaining relationships throughout his life. Consequently he was rich in friends. His delight in storytelling made him an entertaining and interesting companion. He was a lifelong Francophile including associations with Chicago's Alliance Francais, attendance with Liz in Middlebury's Summer Language Institute, and numerous trips to France that included visits with his several friends in that country. The
Episcopal church provided the foundation for his deep and abiding faith and he served the church generously and with gratitude throughout his life. He loved the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera, and after moving to Exeter, Boston's Handel and Haydn Society.
He is survived by life-long love Liz of Exeter, NH; sons Charles and wife Sylvia of Chicago, Ned and wife Elizabeth of Sutton, MA; grandchildren Margaret and husband Sean Duddy of Boston, Samuel and wife Nancy Bacon of San Francisco, Thomas Bacon of Boston, Ian and Camille Bacon of Chicago; and great-grandchildren Hailey and Anderson Duddy of Boston.
A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be at Christ Church Episcopal in Exeter, NH at AM on October 12. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be directed to the John and Charlotte Bacon Scholarship at Middlesex School in Concord, MA and to the George Gallogly Endowment at Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
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