Funeral notices

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BAYNE	BORDEN	BRIGGS	CIABURRI
CROOK	DiPASQUA	FORTIN	GELA
KING	MELLO	NIETUPSKI	PARKONEN
RYLE	SPANGLER	WALSH	ZEIMETZ

BAYNE -- Of New Bedford, October 28, 1997, Icilma, 72, wife of Rev. Stanley Bayne, mother of Karle Chase, Andria Bayne, and Carmen Yearwood, daughter of Irene Brathwaite, sister of Calvin, Neville, and Anita Brathwaite, niece of Margery "Ruby" Dottin. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at the First Church of the Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, Saturday at 9 a.m. Visiting hours are omitted. Interment Rural Cemetery.

BORDEN -- October 8, 1997, Alethea M. (Squires), 86, of New Bedford, widow of Roy S. Pittsley and Jonathan Borden, mother of Janet L. Pittsley-Smith, sister of Annie Sylvaria. Cremation services were arranged by the DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME. Relatives and friends are invited to the Service of the celebration of her life at the First Church of The Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, Mass. Saturday afternoon, November 1, 1997 at 1. Remembrances may be made in memory of Alethea to the First Church of The Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, Mass. 02740 or for Compassionate Ministries or to the African University Fund at the First Church of The Nazarene, New Bedford.

+BRIGGS -- Oct. 28, 1997, Raymond A., aged 58 yrs., husband of Barbara (Massey) Briggs of Middleboro. Funeral service in the ASHLEY FUNERAL HOME, 35 Oak St., Middleboro, Friday at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hrs. are omitted.

CIABURRI -- October 27, 1997, Miss Rose M. Ciaburri of Dartmouth, daughter of the late Vincent and Genevieve (Ziroli) Ciaburri, sister of Aurora R. McBride, Sylvia J. Mitchell and Vincent Ciaburri Jr. Graveside services conducted by Rev. Scott H. Helferty of Grace Episcopal Church. Interment at South Dartmouth Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon were private. Arrangements by the DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME.

CROOK -- October 28, 1997, Bertha (Harrison), 90, widow of Richard E. Crook, mother of Lorraine L. Hodgins, grandmother of Beth L. Sylvia and Peter M. Hodgins, great-grandmother of Timothy M. Sylvia, Rachael E. and Zachery P. Hodgins. Remembrances may be made to St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 136 Rivet St., corner of County, New Bedford, Mass. 02744. Relatives and friends are invited to the service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Friday morning at 10 followed by interment at Rural Cemetery. Calling hours at the DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 465 County St., Thursday ONLY 2-4 and 7-9. Ample lighted parking area at the rear of the Funeral Home.

DiPASQUA -- Of Wareham, formerly of Brockton, October 27, Katherine Shirley (Mandeville) DiPasqua, 81 years, wife of Ferdinand J. DiPasqua, mother of Vincent G. and his wife, Joan, of Florida, Doris E. "DeeDee" Leary of W. Virginia and Andrew K. and his wife, Patricia, of Wareham. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church, 90 High St., Wareham, Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation at the church 9:30-10 a.m. Burial in Agawam Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours in the CONLEY FUNERAL HOME, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1115 West Chestnut St., #301, Brockton, MA 02401.

FORTIN -- (Shea) Rita D., age 80, of Fall River. Widow of Ovila Fortin, mother of Paul E. Fortin, Mrs. Raymond (Anne M.) Duphily, and Mary E. Fortin, sister of Thomas E. and the late Mary W. Shea and the late John J. Shea. Residence Cypress St. Funeral Sat., Nov. 1, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. from the 'CHERRY PLACE' HOME OF WARING-ASHTON & COUGHLIN, SULLIVAN-DRISCOLL, 178 Winter St. with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Linden St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fall River.

GELA -- In this city, Oct. 28, Olga Gela of So. Dartmouth, aged 87 yrs., beloved sister of Dr. Theodore Gela and Vera Naosi and aunt of Elise Gela and Vivian Gela. Graveside services at So. Dartmouth Cemetery "Padanaram Cemetery" Thursday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Advocates, P.O. Box 79258, No. Dartmouth, Mass. 02747. Arrangements by the PERRY FUNERAL HOME

KING -- Of Wareham, formerly of Padanaram, Oct. 28, 1997. Mary M. (Moniz) King. Wife of the late Manuel B. King. Mother of Milton King and Mary Manchester, both of Wareham. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday at the STOTT, CHAPMAN, COLE & GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be in the S. Dartmouth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

+MELLO -- In this city, Oct. 29, Gilbert, beloved husband of the late Laura (Santos) Mello, also known as Gilbert DeMello of So. Dartmouth, aged 85 years. Funeral from the PERRY FUNERAL HOME, 111 Dartmouth St., Saturday at 9:30. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday only 2-4 and 7-9. Interment at St. John's Cemetery. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.

NIETUPSKI -- In this city, October 28, Chester J. Nietupski, husband of the late Rose (Cusson) Nietupski, of New Bedford, aged 84 years. Funeral Mass Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Hedwig Church. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours omitted. Arrangements by the LATHAM FUNERAL HOME, 823 Brock Avenue.

+PARKONEN -- Suddenly in Wareham, Oct. 28, 1997, Maurice A. Parkonen, husband of Mary (Rounds) Parkonen of Carver Rd., W. Wareham. Father of Maurice A. Parkonen, Jr. and Dianne (Alley) Pierce, both of Wareham, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the STOTT, CHAPMAN, COLE & GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting will be Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Interment will be in the VA National Cemetery in Bourne.

+RYLE -- James, of Fairhaven, October 28, 1997. Husband of Muriel (Whitehead) Ryle. Father of Richard Ryle, Ruth Ann Perry and Jane Bettencourt. Brother of Mary Walmsley, Arthur Ryle, Jr. and the late Wilfred Ryle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St., Fairhaven, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment is private for the family only. Visiting hours were private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Fund, 357 Main St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements by the FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.

SPANGLER -- Regis C., of Fairhaven, October 27, 1997. Husband of Theresa (Pauline) Spangler. Father of Regis C., Jr., David M., Timothy J., John F., James J. and Scott W. Spangler, Susan A. Firzgerald, Patricia A. Armstrong, Christine L. Soares, Lori A. Pinard and Rebecca L. Spangler. Brother of Audine Rutledge and Jane Gates. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Lighted handicapped entrance at rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1115 W. Chestnut St., S 301, Brockton, MA 02401.

WALSH -- Of Bethlehem, PA, October 24, 1997, Francis H., Jr., 80, husband of the late M. Geraldine (Girouard) Walsh, father of Francis H. Walsh, III, Peter M. Walsh, David J. Walsh and Jane W. Barnhart, brother of Helen M. Walsh. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven, Saturday at 11. Relatives and friends may visit at the SAUNDERS-DWYER HOME for FUNERALS, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Saturday 9:30-10-30 prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, NE Pennsylvania Chapter, 212 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

+ZEIMETZ -- Philip J., age 75, of Mattapoisett, formerly of North Reading. Husband of Ester V. (Peterson) Zeimetz, father of Victoria Rauseo, Anthony J., Steven P. and Cheryl Zeimetz. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 1, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church St., Mattapoisett. A second Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. in the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haver Hill St., No. Reading. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, P.O. Box 284 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or to the Union Congregational Church. Arrangements with the FAIRLAWN MORTUARY, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven.

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