Local Births and Community Notices Highlight August Events
Carmel couple Frederick and Linda Dill announce their first child born August 13 in New York while Joseph Jackson Jr attends Bob Cousy’s Basketball Clinic in Pittsfield New Hampshire August 23 to 31. Community notes report adoptions, hospital recoveries, a Bristol Republican chicken barbecue August 31, and Battery C drill resuming at Metacom Armory 8 p.m. Local residents Gail Remures and Ida Dean visit grandparents for ten days, and Mr and Mrs Bragantin announce another newborn Catherine Mary on August 16 at Lying In Hospital Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dill
Carmel
New York
Linda
Angela
Joseph Jackson, Jr
Bleven Ave
Bob Cousy
Camp Graylag
Pittsfield
New Hampshire
Joseph O. Bragantin, Jr
Thompson Ave
Catherine Mary
Lying In Hospital
Providence
Funeral of Mrs Loretta Connell at St Marys Church
The funeral service for Mrs Loretta T Connell wife of J Francis Connell was held at her home 22 Usher Terrace at 9 am followed by a high Mass of requiem at St Marys Church Rev Edward Leo Walsh of St Albans NY brother of the deceased was the celebrant Large delegations came from the Sisters of Mercy Hope Circle No 70 D of I and from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Bristol works Bearers included Joseph Connell John Connell Edward Reil Jey Stephen Malley Jr James Malley and Raymond Morrissey Burial was in St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Walsh assisted by Rev Daniel McCarthy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta T Connell
J Francis Connell
Usher Terrace
St Marys Church
Edward Leo Walsh
St. Albans
Sisters of Mercy
Hope Circle
D of I
Bristol Works
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation
Joseph Connell
John Connell
Edward Reil Jey
Stephen Malley Jr
James Malley
Raymond Morrissey
St Marys Cemetery
Father Walsh
Daniel McCarthy
Funeral for Adelbert M Lawrence Drowns Rescuing Children
Adelbert M Lawrence age 40 of 26 Bourne Street died while attempting to save his two children. His funeral was held Friday at 8 am at Charles M Connery Funeral Home and a Mass of requiem at St Elizabeths Church at 9 am conducted by Rev Henrquez Rocha with deacon Rev Joaquim Lawrence and sub deacon Rev Daniel Freitas. Bearers from Kearney Post No 6 American Legion included Fred Cleaver Manuel Cordeiro Bernard Grabert James Toolin Albert Crabtree and John Mello. A National Guard squad fired a volley at St Marys Cemetery and committal prayers were read by Father Rocha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert M Lawrence
Bourne St
Charles M Connery
Burton St
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrquez Rocha
Joaquim Lawrence
Daniel Freitas
Fred Cleaver
Manuel Cordeiro
Bernard Grabert
James Toolin
Albert Crabtree
John Mello
Kearney
American Legion
Lawrence
St. Mary's Cemetery
National Guard
Father Rocha
Colliton-George Wedding Held in St Elizabeths Church
Miss Anna Carol George daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph R George of this town married Robert John Colliton son of Mrs Hildegard Colliton of North Moorhead Minnesota at St Elizabeths Church in a 9 oclock ceremony. The bride wore a chantilly lace ballerina dress with back bow and silk organza drape. A finger tip veil came from a headband of organza and lace. She carried a colonial bouquet. Rose Mary Foll was maid of honor in orchid taffeta. Richard Merrick was best man. ushers were Joseph George and Norman Belmore. After a reception at the Elks Home the couple left for a wedding trip to the northern United States and Canada and will reside in East Grand Forks North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carol George
Joseph R George
Bay View Ave
Robert John Colliton
Hildegard Colliton
North Moorehead
Minn
St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Jace
Elks
United States
Canada
East Grand Forks
North Dakota
Funeral Rites for Medeiros Held at Local Church
The funeral of Antone Joseph Medeiros of Narragansett Avenue was held Saturday at 9 am at the Charles M Connery Funeral Home with a 10 am Requiem Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. He was a longtime resident and former Hotel Alvedere employee, born December 1, 1895 in St Michaels Azores. He leaves a daughter and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Joseph Medeiros
Narragansett Ave
Providence
Charles M Connery
Burton St
St Elizabeths Church
Medeiros
Hotel Alvedere
St Michael's
Azores
Francisco and Mary (Pereira) Medeiros
St Elizabeth’s Church
Air Cadet Magee buried with military honors after jet crash
Air Cadet Edward M. Magee 20 son of Mr and Mrs George E Magee of 29 Garfield Avenue died in a jet training crash near Woodbury Georgia on Monday August 17 He was buried with military honors at a Home Street church service and a solemn high Mass of requiem at St Marys Church The Mass was celebrated by Rev Daniel McCarthy with deacon James ONeill SSC and subdeacon Rev John Flaherty SSC Bearers were Otis Air Force Base personnel including Sgts Vieira Farino Hughey Mahon Muncey and Tsgt Whittemore Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with committal prayers by Fr McCarthy A volley at the grave was fired by a squad from Otis AFB including S/Sgt Morse and several airmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Magee
George E. Magee
Garfield Avenue
Woodbury
Georgia
Charles M Connery
Burton St
St Marys Church
Daniel McCarthy
James Oneill
John Flaherty
Otis Air Force Field, Afb
Richard Vieira
Vincent Farino
James Hughey, Jr
Michael Mahon
Robert Muncey
William F. Whittemore
St Mary's Cemetery
Fr McCarthy
Donald W Morse
Ronald Koon
Eugene R. Grant
Morris Gabby, Jr
Adrian H Preston
Gary L Collard
Amos McKee
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Hoofen
Mr and Mrs Arthur J Hoofen express gratitude to the many persons and establishments who offered help and support during their time of great sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Hoofen
Funeral for Jose I Brum Jr at St Elizabeth Church
The funeral, for 36 year old Jose I Brum Jr, was held Friday morning at 9 at George C Lima Funeral Home and 10 at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Joaquim Lawrence celebrated the Mass with bearers Manuel Goulart George DeSilva William DeSilva Arthur Sampson Jose Cabral and Jose P Rezendes. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose I Brum, Jr
St. Elizabeth’s St
George C. Lima
High St
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel Goulart
George and
William DeSilva
Arthur Sampson
Jose Cabral
Jose P Rezendes
St Mary’s Cemetery
Father Lawrence
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Tema
Gas House Bowling League
Lincoln Hall
Nancy E. Deen
Otisville, NY
Frank A. Remueres
Ida N. Dean
Frank Lewis
Roger Williams General Hospital
Donald E. Clements
Clements
Edward Leclerc
Fort Belvoir, Va
Sat
Vincent J. Pettine
Constitution ,St
Pawtucket Memorial Hospital
Eugene P. Sullivan
Third St
Bryan Keith
Bristol Republican Town Committee
Pagano
Kirkemuit Ave
Joseph DeCastro
2Nd Missile Battalion
Metacom Avenue
Americo V. Texeira
J. F. Connell
Adelbert M. Lawrence
Pollo
Colliton-George
Antone J. Medeiros
Eugene Roderiques
John Barboza
Joseph Alves, Jr
Anthony
John and
Richard Miranda
Henrique R Rocha
Francelina Medeiros
Naugatuck
Conn
Seraphine Roderiques
Delia Miranda
Mary Soares
Guido A. Bellano
Guido Anthony Bellano
Oakland
Calif
St Louis Bertrand’s Church
That City
Alice R Bellano
Alice R Freitas
Congregational St
Pennsylvania
Warehousemen’s Union
Holy Name Soety
St. Frances de Sale’s Church
Knights of Columbus
Veronica Corradetti
Maffalda di Vecchio
Joseph
Fred
Albert
Romeo
Emilio
Italy
Justiniano Freitas
Bristol
Edward R
Robert James Freitas
Town
ST. Angelo Buick
Barrington
M. Magee
Jose I. Brum, Sr
Pastime Theatre
Lana Turner
John Gabin
Sandra Dee
Jamiel
Warren Shoe Store
Main Street
Wood ST
Cape Cod
William J. Maisano
Insurance — Real Estate
ST. Angelo
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