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At random: "Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile... can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction,...' I served in the United States Navy'.” -- John F. Kennedy

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Posted 2026-03-25 11:53 AM (#106004)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Wednesday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

WILKINSON .. .. .. Quaker Hill - Charles "Chuck" Wilkinson Jr. died March 22, 2026, in the comfort of his home. He was born March 6, 1930, in Bridgeport, the son of Charles Wilkinson Sr. and Irene Burns Wilkinson.
Mr. Wilkinson graduated from Bassick High in Bridgeport in 1948, and subsequently joined the U.S. Navy. He served as a submariner from 1948 to 1953 aboard boats in both the Atlantic and Pacific.
Following his submarine service, he earned an Engineering degree from the University of Bridgeport. Later in life, he also earned his master's in business administration from the University of New Haven.
Chuck worked as an engineer and manager at General Dynamics, Electric Boat from 1956 to 1992. During his tenure at EB, he helped write the Submarine Safety (Sub Safe) manual and was involved in certifying over 100 submarines. Upon his retirement, he was recognized by Naval Systems Command for his decades of dedication to the U.S. Navy Submarine program and his extensive contributions to the submarine safety (Sub Safe) certification process. His passion for submarines and his affiliation with Electric Boat led him to become a member of the Electric Boat Management Club and the US Submarine Veterans Holland Club, which recognizes veterans qualified for submarines for 50 or more years.
During the time that his four sons were in the Waterford School system, he served as an officer in Boy Scouts, Waterford Little League North and Waterford Babe Ruth. He also founded the Waterford boys' basketball league at Quaker Hill school – still in operation to this day - and served as one of the league's first presidents.

Chuck was also very active in the town's civic and political life, serving on the Waterford Board of Education, the Board of Finance and as chairman of the Waterford Ethics Commission. He was also co-chair of the Holland Commission and helped lead the Town's effort to purchase what was to become Waterford Beach Park. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
In 1953, he married the love of his life, Doris Ann Dechamps, also of Bridgeport. The two were married for 62 years before Doris's death in June of 2016.
Chuck is survived by his four sons and their families: Michael Wilkinson and his wife, Joni Wilkinson of Waterford; Kevin Wilkinson of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Keith Wilkinson and his wife Monica Wilkinson, of Grosse Point City, Mich.; and Gregory Wilkinson of Gales Ferry. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his friend and loving companion, Shirley Evans of Waterford, whose company he treasured in the years following the death of his wife.

SCULLEN .. .. .. Thomas Martin Scullen, III, age 54, of South Mills, NC, gained his angel wings surrounded by family on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born in Newport, RI, on April 9, 1971, to the late Kathleen Shortt Beebe, he was the husband of Catherine Elliott Scullen. Thomas graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, receiving decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons, including the Enlisted Submarine Breast Insignia. He was a plank owner of USS Connecticut (SSN-22). Thomas continued serving his country with federal employment with NCTAMS LANT. Thomas was known for his wicked sense of humor, often putting you in stitches.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his dad, James Beebe; two sisters, Lisa Scullen and Jennifer Delgado (Louis); two aunts, Rosemarie Shortt and Frances Meadows; an uncle, Thomas Shortt; two nieces, Olivia McBride and Aaron Delgado; a nephew, Robert McBride; a great-nephew, Kai McBride; and cousins, Allison, Luke, and Enzo Serenchia, Sandy, Justin, Joey, and Jenna Higgins, Patrick, Frank, Madeline, and Kara Murphy, and Carolyn, Michael, and Robert Lynch. In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and Eleanor Shortt; three aunts, Kathleen Beebe, Annmarie Whaley, and Maureen Lynch; three uncles, Keith Whaley, Robert Lynch, and Brian Shortt; three nephews, Xavier McCann, Louis Delgado, and Kevin Scullen; and cousin-in-law, James Higgins.

NEWBY .. .. .. FTCM John Edward Newby, USN (retired) of Goose Creek, SC passed away March 18, 2026.
Born to Chester and Juanita (Sloan) Newby of Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Preceded in death by parents Chester Newby and Juanita Sloan Newby, brothers Russell Eugene Polk, Steven Michael Polk, James Larry Newby, and sister Carolyn Sue Woodard.
He entered the United State Navy in September 1962 and served 30 years attaining the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. He served on several submarines during his naval career as fire technician. Upon retirement from the Navy, he attained his bachelor's degree at Limestone College and worked as a teacher's assistant at New Hope Carolinas. He and his wife Roxana were avid bowlers on military bowling leagues in Goose Creek, and he bowled three perfect 300-point games.
He leaves behind his wife Roxana Newby, his children Terry Rae Kraft (George), Andrew Scott Hassinger (Rhonnie) and James Hassinger (Mark), grandchildren Elizabeth Kraft, Jessica Kemble (Brian), and Ashlynn Hassinger (Brian), and great grandchild Jackson Carter Martinez. He leaves behind siblings Ruth Ann Craddock, Pamela Kay Melton (Billie), and Cheryl Dianne Halle (Pat) and nieces and nephews Johnna, Jeff, Jamie, Rusty, Jeffrey, Kimberly, Michael, Maijken, Stephen Jr, Katie, and Patricia.

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