Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Obituaries from August 17, 1999 Copyright retained by the newspaper. Permission received to include in the USGenWeb Archives. Mary Jo Clement DOVER - Mary Jo (Murray) Clement, 83, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at a health care facility in Dover following a period of declining health. Born March 16, 1916, in Salford, Lancashire, England, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Hughes) Murray. She was educated in England. A resident of Dover since June 1998, she had lived in Durham since 1946. From 1932 to 1935 she worked as a secretary for the British Overseas League in London. Until her marriage to William D. Clement on April 4, 1945, she worked in various secretarial positions in England, including one at a large construction company in London producing wartime items, and one at the Ministry of Pensions, also in London. After she married her husband and came to the Unites States, she spent her time taking care of her family, and knitting and sewing for the children. She enjoyed traveling, especially to England, Canada and Germany. An avid swimmer, she swam three times a week for many years. She belonged to a military wives group in the Portsmouth area. In addition to her husband, survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Catherine and Wayne Gonnerman of Newton, Mass., Elaine Clement of Lebanon, N.H., and Margot and Robert D. Mead of Seattle; three grandchildren, Margaret Anne Mead, Robert J. Mead and William D. Mead, all of Seattle; two sisters, Catherine Evans of Hamilton, Ontario, and Margaret Lillian Everson of Greater Manchester, England; and several nieces and nephews in England and Canada. E. Ruth Hammond RYE - E. Ruth Hammond, 88, of 795 Washington Road died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at Webster at Rye. Born Nov. 13, 1910, in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Kate Alice (Lamprey) Miles. She attended grade school in Rye and was a 1929 graduate of Portsmouth High School. She was the first woman in Rye to serve on jury duty, and the first woman moderator for Rye town meetings. During World War II, she served as an aircraft spotter, achieving the rank of lieutenant. She served as master of the Rye Grange, which is now the Hampton Grange; worthy matron of Rivermouth Chapter 54, Order of Eastern Star, in Portsmouth; state chaplain for the Good Samaritan's Club; and was a member of the Darning Needle Club. She also served on the Rye Ambulance Corps for over 10 years during the 1960s. In 1986 she and her husband moved to Webster at Rye. Since then, she was been an active member of the retirement community. She served as the former resident chaplain, a volunteer for the activities department, and played the organ. She was the wife of the late Ralph Hammond, who died in 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Ruth Fogg of Port Richey, Fla.; a son, Philip Ralph Hammond of Hartland, Vt.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Annie Kucharski of Rye; and several nieces and nephews. Frank Stimac LACONIA - Frank Stimac, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia, surrounded by his family. Born June 16, 1914, in Dodgeville, Mich., he was the son of the late Matt and Johanna Stimac. During World War II, he served in the Coast Guard in Alaska. After working for Grevior Furniture in Franklin, he started Stimac Refrigeration. He was the husband of the late Constance Elder Stimac, who died July 6, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Thane and Peter Butt of Shelburne, Vt., and Jennifer Stimac, Larry Howe and Kodiak of Portsmouth; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Victoria Butt of Shelburne; a brother, Matt Stimac of Spring Hill, Fla.; and a sister, Mary Engstrom of Santee, Calif. Leonidas E. Taylor Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Leonidas E. "Blackie" Taylor Jr. were held Monday from Buckminster Chapel with services at the Bethany Congregational Christian Church in Rye. The Rev. Dennis Marasco of Bethany Congregational Christian Church officiated. Mr. Taylor's granddaughter, Tammi Nelson, read the 23rd Psalm, and another granddaughter, Kristi Nelson, was vocalist. Organist was Marjorie Scully. In attendance were members of the church, representatives from Golter Plumbing & Heating, and representative from former Knight Plumbing & Heating. The American flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to his son, Bernard C. Taylor, who then presented it to Mr. Taylor's brother, Richard Taylor. Burial was in Central Cemetery in Rye, with committal services a nephew of Mr. Taylor, the Rev. Thomas Duston, pastor, of Sacred Heart Church in Marlboro, Mass. Bearers were Walter Lutz, Alex Cote, Samuel Curtis Jr., Thomas Marden, Bernard Taylor II and Craig Krespach. James R. Glidden PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for James R. Glidden, 77, of 19 Coleman Drive, Newington, were held from the Buckminster Chapel with graveside services at the Newington Cemetery. The Rev. John Filler, pastor of the Newington Town Church, officiated. Masonic services by St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM of Portsmouth were conducted by Worshipful Master Donald L. Stevens; Senior Warden William S. Sawyer; A. Kenneth Day, chaplain; Robert E. Buffum, past master; Francis N. Bridge, past master; Calvin Wilder, past master; and Wallace G. Nelson, tyler. An honor guard was formed by the Newington Fire Department including Chief Larry Wall, Assistant Chief Roy Greenleaf, and David Low, John Klanchesser, Tom McQuade, Ken Stanley and Andy Frechette. In attendance were members of the Newington Town Church and from St. Andrew's Lodge No. 56 F&AM of Portsmouth. The American flag was presented by Fire Chief Wall to Mr. Glidden's granddaughter, Darlene Lyon, and grandson Gary Lyon. Harold A. Piche SUN CITY, Ariz. - Harold A. Piche, 81, died July 31, 1999, at his home after a long period of illness. Born Nov. 22, 1917, in Portsmouth, he was the youngest of five children born to the late Eugene and Annie (Jameson) Piche. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. He began a career at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. During World War II, he served in the Army and attended Officers Training School in Bennington, Ga. He was an active member of the Naval Reserves until 1950. In 1979, he retired from the shipyard as a supervisor and equipment specialist in submarine construction and repair. He was an active member of the Piscataqua Ski Club in the late '40s and early '50s, and a member of the ski team. He was a founder of the Rockingham County Kennel Club, serving many years as president. He was predeceased by his wife, Eldora (Dodi) Piche in 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne Baily of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Pamela Barrett of Greenland, N.H.; two granddaughters, Mindy Jeffco of Rye and Kelly Poindexter of Greenland; two great-grandsons, Tucker and Winston Poindexter; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers and sisters. His brother, Daniel Piche of York, died in February 1999. Muriel E. Greenwood YORK - Muriel E. Greenwood, 79, of 18 Williams Ave., died Saturday Aug. 14, 1999 at York Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1920, in White Plains, N.Y., she was the daughter of John E. and Carmen R. (Scherrer) Gluth. She received her nursing training at Lennox Hill Hospital. During World War II she served in the Army Nursing Corps in the United States and Europe. After the war, she received a bachelor of science degree from New York University. For many years she was an emergency room nurse at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Mass. She later moved to York and was a nursing supervisor at York Hospital. After retiring, she enjoyed working at Foster's Flower Shop in York. She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, a past president of York Hospice, a volunteer at York Hospital, and a trustee of York Library. She was an actress and comedian at the Abington (Mass.) Little Theatre. An avid reader and gardener, she was also an expert seamstress. She enjoyed traveling, and had toured throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central America. She was the wife of Wilfrid F. Greenwood for 53 years. In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Mark E. Greenwood of Lee, Dr. Kent S. Greenwood of Lunenburg, Mass., and Ross L. Greenwood of Sweetwater, Tenn.; a daughter, Dr. Donna Greenwood of Scarboro, Maine; a sister, Constance Ohlson of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; many nieces and one nephew.