Obituaries from Dover Community News, Friday, October 26, 2001

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Alexander Louis Croteau
Heidelburg retiree, sportsman

     Alexander Louis Croteau, 75, of 100 Fourth Street, died October 18,
2001at his home after a long battle with cancer.
     Born in Berlin on July 24, 1926 the son of William and Eva (Brunelle)
Croteau, he attended schools in Berlin and had lived in Dover for most of
his lifetime. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, maple sugaring and
blueberry picking.
     Prior to his retirement he was employed for more than 46 years at the
Heidelburg Harris Co. (the former Kidder Press Co. and Moore Business Forms
Co.) where he worked in the tooling and methods department, and was a
member of the quarter century club.
     He was an active member of St. Charles Church.
     He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanne (Grenier) Croteau; six
sons Daniel Croteau , Maurice Croteau and his wife Linda and Raymond
Croteau and his wife Joyce all of Berwick, ME, Gerard Croteau and his wife
Nancy of Dover, Ernest Croteau and his wife Doreen of East Lebanon, ME,
Martin Croteau and his wife Judy of Rochester ; a daughter Gloria Hutchings
and her husband Thomas of Jackson; five brothers Edward Croteau and his
wife Grace, Albert “Minna” Croteau and his wife Linda and John Croteau and
his wife Carol all of Rollinsford, Armand Croteau and his wife Alice and
David Croteau and his wife Helen all of Somersworth.
     Also, six sisters Mrs. Almon (Anita) Landry, Mrs. Richard (Delia) Carr
and, Mrs. Rolad (Beatrice) Landry, and Mrs. Maurice (Pauline) Peppin, all
of Somersworth, Mrs. Jean Paul (Doris) Dionne of Port Charlotte, FL, Mrs.
Elwyn (Florence) Shorey of Virginia Beach, FL; 17 grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Three brothers Wilfred Croteau, Richard Croteau, and Edgar Croteau and
a sister Irene Cote predeceased him.
     A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, October 22, at St.
Charles Church, officiated by The Reverend Paul Gregoire, pastor, as
celebrant assisted by The Reverend Pete Murphy, Alex’s cousin. Burial
followed at St. Charles Cemetery.
     Memorials in his name may be made to either the Wentworth-Douglass
Homecare & Hospice, 113 New Rochester Road, Suite 4, Dover, NH 03820 or the
American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route
101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03119-5032.

Helen McNally
Veteran, nurse

     Helen Sylvia McNally, 77, formerly of Cocheco Park, died Saturday,
October 20, 2001 at Seacoast Health Center, Hampton, after a battle with
cancer.
     Born March 28, 1924 in Exeter, she was the daughter of Stephen and
Isabella (Parker) Kujeske.
     She was employed by Hooz, Virginia Lee and Kates’ Dress Shops of
Dover.
     A proud veteran, she served as a nurse in the U.S. Navy at the Naval
Recruiting Station, South Annex Naval Station, Norfolk, VA.
     She was a life member of the DAV, Chapter 5 of Dover and a member of
the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Dover.
     Survivors include a son, Francis McNally and his wife, Monica and
grandchildren Maeghan, Meredith and Christine, all of Lee; two sisters,
Christine Dining of Exeter and Caroline Smith of St. Petersburg, FL; a
brother, Arthur Rohr of Denver, CO and one niece, Robin Copp Currier of
Brentwood.
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated from St. Joseph’s Church
with The Reverend John Poirier as celebrant. Burial followed in Pine Hill
Cemetery Veteran’s Lot. Arrangements were with Wiggen-Purdy-McCooey-Dion
Funeral Home.
     The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made
in her memory to the Hospice of one’s choice.

Michael Eastman
Newspapers distribution manager

     Michael “Mike” Eric Eastman, 53, of South Berwick, Maine, passed away
unexpectedly of a massive coronary on Saturday, October 13, 2001 while in
Hawaii. He recently had relocated to Hawaii for its warmth and beauty, in
September of this year.
     Born July 21, 1948 in Exeter, he graduated from Marshwood High School
in 1968. He leaves his mother and father, Robert D. and Hariet J. (Villars)
Eastman of South Berwick; his daughter Erica and her husband Todd Amazeen
of Dover; a son, Steven and his wife, Stella (VanDenHandel) Eastman of
Annerly, Australia. Both Erica and Steven are recent newlyweds.
     Mike also leaves behind a brother Robert (Bob) and his wife Gini
Eastman of Exeter, a sister Kathleen and her husband Michael Lorenz, with
whom Mike was living at the time of his untimely death, in Kapaa Kauai, a
brother Peter and his wife Carole Eastman of South Berwick, ME, a sister
Linda M. Eastman of South Berwick, and a brother John Eastman of
Provincetown, MA; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a colorful array
of many friends that he pieced together with fun, kindness, laughter and
love.
     Heaven has found a keeper in the life of Mike. God’s hand reached out
on that fateful day . . . Come Mike, I am taking you, Home, to a better
place . . . Paradise. Perhaps, Heaven needed “A distribution manager, with
ink in his blood . . . to deliver, on time, the papers. . . .”
     Mike worked many years in the newspaper business, most recently as
distribution manager at the Portsmouth Herald.
     Funeral services were conducted at McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home,
October16. Donna Lee Muise officiated. Burial followed in Woodlawn
Cemetery, South Berwick, ME. Friends are asked in lieu of flowers to
support the charity of one’s choice. That would have made Mike happy.
Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com for more information or to sign an
online guest book.

George Rolfe
National Guardsman, printer

     George William Rolfe, 74, of Wilbrod Avenue, died Friday, October 19,
2001 at Riverside Rest Home after a period of failing health.
     Born August 12, 1927 in East Boston, MA, he was the son of Harold and
Marie (Port) Rolfe.
     He was a member of the Air National Guard for 20 years retiring as
Staff Sergeant.
     A printer for 40 years, he was employed with Heidelberg-Harris for 27
years prior to retiring in 1992. Previously he had been with Manley Offset
Printing, Kidder Press and Moore Business Forms.
     He was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church of Dover. He worked
with children through Campfire Girl and Boy Scout organizations. He loved
his collection of model trains, music and dancing. He was well loved and
will be missed by all.
     He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie (Stacy) Rolfe of
Dover; a son, Michael W. Rolfe and his wife Rose of Pepperell, MA; a
daughter, Nancy Richmond and her husband Bruce of Charlestown; a brother
David Rolfe and his wife Barbie of Augusta, ME; four grandchildren, Adrian
and Barry Richmond, Stacy and April Rolfe; several neices and nephews and
cousins.
     Services were from the Wiggen-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home with The
Reverend John Poirier of St. Joseph Church officiating. Burial will be in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Barrington. Arrangements were with
Wiggen-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funural Home.
     Donations may be made in his memory to the Parkinson’s
     Disease Foundation, 1501 NE 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.

Thomas P. Janelle
Carpenter, sportsman

     Thomas P. Janelle, 29, of 595 Central Avenue, died October 20, 2001 at
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
     Born in Dover on January 2, 1972, he was the son of Raymond L. and
Ellen (Murphy) Janelle and has lived in Dover all of his life. He was a
graduate of Dover High School where he played baseball and football.
     Tom was a carpenter and two years ago he started his own contracting
business building houses.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

     He is survived by his parents Raymond and Ellen Janelle of Dover, his
daughter Kaitlyn Marie of Lebanon, Maine, a sister Paula Janelle of Madbury
and aunts, uncles and cousins.
     A mass of Christian burial was celebrated from St. Joseph Church with
The Reverend John Poirier, associate pastor, as celebrant. Burial followed
in St. Charles Cemetery.

William F. Lamnick
WWII Vet, Marine

     William F. Lamnick, 72, of Applevale Dr., died October 16, 2001 at the
Riverside Rest Home. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA November 14, 1928 the
son of Harry and Josephine (Koper) Lamnick.
     He lived in Dover for 40 years, moving from Somersworth. He was
retired from the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, William
was a cook and a baker. He served in World War II.
     After retiring from the Marines, he went on to work at the kitchens of
the Portsmouth Hospital and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and also at the
commissary at Pease Air Force Base.
     He was a proud member of the Marine Corps League.
     Members of his family include his wife of 50 years, Jeannette N.
(Kimball) Lamnick of Dover; his daughters Ann (Mrs. Rick) Boylan of
Rochester and Beth (Mrs.Frank) Arroyo of Dover; a brother David Lamnick of
Pennsylvania; two grandchildren Holly Boylan and Kiyanna Hutchins; and a
great-grandchild Jacob William Upton.
     A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Freedom at a
later date. Arrangements were with Tasker Funeral Home in Dover.
     The family requests donations be made in William’s memory to the
Charot-Marie-Tooth Association, 2700 Chestnut Parkway, Chester, PA 19013.

Thomas Berry
Veteran, mechanic

     Thomas J. Berry Jr., 65, of 630 Silver Street died Friday, October 19,
2001, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
     Born November 18, 1935 in Dover, the son of Thomas and Margaret
(Gallant) Berry Sr., he enjoyed outdoor sports including hunting, fishing
and horseback riding. Berry was active in local youth sports as a coach for
basketball, baseball and football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
     He was the owner and operator of Berry Transmission Service of
Rollinsford. He was well known for his mechanical skills and enjoyed
driving and working on older automobiles.
     He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Monique (Daigle) Berry of
Rollinsford; two sons, Gerald Berry and his wife Teresa of Lancaster, and
Paul Berry and his wife Marcia of New Durham; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra
McCleary and her husband James of Rollinsford; one sister, Mrs. Mary
Therrien of Rollinsford, and six grandchildren, Jennifer, Crystal and April
McCleary, and Bonnie, Benjamin and Daniel Berry. He was predeceased by one
sister, Mrs. Irene Volinski.
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated October 22 at St. Charles
Church, with The Reverend Paul Gregoire, pastor, officiating. Burial will
take place at a later date in New Town Cemetery, Rollinsford. Arrangements
were with Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home of Dover and the Oyster
River Crematory of Barrington.
     Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s
choice.