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At random: Coronation ceremonies of Emperor Alexander II of Russia in 1855 were enlivened by a submarine concert. Wilhelm Bauer, a Bavarian inventor, took three musicians under the waters of Kronstadt Harbor in a submarine he had built, where they played appropriate music during the coronation. The music was distinctly heard on the surface.

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KELLEY, Victor Julian Jr., MMC(SS), USN, Ret, 69, of Prosperity, S.C., went home to be with his loving wife for whom he greatly missed on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Chief. Kelley was born June 2, 1947 in Durham, N.C., to the late Victor Julian Kelly Sr. and Hope Genieve Hosner Kelley. He had a fulfilling life of adventure and travel but most importantly the love of family and friends. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather (Papa) and son that anyone could have asked for. He adored the fine arts, music and dancing with his bride of 35 wonderful years. Mr. Kelley was proud to be a Navy veteran and proud of his strong Irish roots. After graduating high school at Florida Air Academy he joined the U.S. Navy serving on Fast Attack Submarines and as a Navy Diver retiring at the rank of E7 Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Navy he studied at Piedmont Technical College in South Carolina and Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Mr. Kelley was employed by SCE&G VC Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina as the Director of Emergency Preparedness Evacuation, Training Nuclear Operator in Atlanta at IMPO, Inspector and Facilitator at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in KS and promoted to Senior Nuclear Operator. Mr. Kelley was a member of the Lake Murray Rescue Squad, former Chief of the Little Mountain Rescue Squad where he was a volunteer Fire Fighter and Paramedic. He was also a PADI certified open water diver and he was an experienced recovery and rescue diver with his beloved wife. He was a trainer of the Jaws of Life and proud to have taught his wife and she was the only woman certified in South Carolina at that time. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jean Brown Kelley, a sister, Marion J. Kelley and a niece, Sharon J. Kelley. He is survived by one daughter, Pamela Smith Brookman (Robert); one son, John Ezzell (Laura); seven grandchildren, Meagen Brookman Price (Jake), McKenzie Brookman, Gaivnion, Maggie and McKenna Smith and Lizzy and Brennan Kelley; two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jameson Price; and one brother, Patrick Kelley (JoAnn). A graveside service will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. Pallbearers will be Robert Brookman, Gaivnion Smith, John Ezzell, Jake Price and Matthew Boger. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com Published in The Newberry Observer from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017

SMITH, Robert Luther, born on February 18, 1927 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania and died on March 13, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Canda; three daughters Kimberley Smith-Kidd, Valerie S. Eudy, and Alexandra S. Edwards; five grandchildren Carter Schildknecht, Cecily Kidd, Lt. Claire Eudy, Alex Kidd and Chris Kidd; and three great grandchildren. Bob graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1949 and served in the Submarine Service. He served a command tour of the USS Grouper. After retiring, Bob attended George Washington University, graduating with his M.S in Administration in 1975 and a D.B.A in 1984. He taught at the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore; he also formed his own consulting firm. Bob was active in Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria Scottish Rite, the Huguenot Lodge in Pennsylvania, and Alexandria Kiwanis where he served a term as president. He also worked on the committee for the USS Alexandria. He enjoyed golf, photography, reading and spending time with family. A private memorial service will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church with interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia or the INOVA Alexandria Hospital Foundation. Published in The Washington Post on Mar. 22, 2017

CAMPBELL, William R., passed away quietly in the early morning on March 14, 2017, in Chestertown. He celebrated his 95th birthday last October, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was a noisy and happy day. During his waning months, he often mused about how lucky he was and what a great life he had led. Born in 1921 in Philadelphia, Bill graduated from Media High (Pa.). He attended the Bullis School in preparation for entrance into the U.S. Naval Academy in 1941. Bill graduated with the Class of 1945 in 1944, a year early due to the war. While at the USNA, he played lacrosse and contributed his cartoons to The Log, under the nickname "Soup." On June 10, 1944, Bill married Virginia "Ginny" Lawrence at her Moylan, Pa. home, after which they gathered their tire rations and headed off for a short honeymoon in Atlantic City, N.J. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before Ginny passed away in 2007. Bill served in the Pacific on the USS Melvin, and fought in what history considers "the last great sea battle," the Battle of Surigao Straits in Leyte Gulf. The Melvin sank the Japanese battleship, FUSO. Bill always enjoyed regaling his family and friends with the pithy details of this very important event. Following service on the Melvin and then the James E. Kyes, Bill left the China service to attend the Submarine School in Groton, Conn. He served aboard USS Sirago and USS Tusk, and then returned to Groton to teach engineering and tactics. In 1953, he commissioned the USS Thornback as executive officer, but then crushed his heel in an accident that ultimately resulted in him leaving the U.S. Navy, ending a dream of a lifetime of naval service. In 1954, Bill joined the DuPont Co., eventually moving to Delaware, and in 1968 he ran Russ Peterson's successful campaign for governor of Delaware. Bill always enjoyed a good political discussion! He then joined John Rollins & Associates as president in 1969, where he oversaw development for Rollins Jamaica Ltd. Bill and Ginny returned to Annapolis in 1974 to be near their USNA friends and to begin a new chapter in Bill's life as a director for the General Services Administration in Washington, D.C. After retiring from the federal government, he was hired by the City of Annapolis where he served as director of public works for three consecutive mayors. Bill thoroughly enjoyed the unique challenges of overseeing the docks, and re-bricking and burying the power lines on Annapolis' historic and popular Main Street. Bill was active in many professional and service organizations throughout his life. He was most proud of his Scottish heritage and his tenure as the president of the St. Andrews Society of Baltimore. Bill cut quite a handsome figure in his full Scottish regalia! Bill was also loyal to all things Navy. Joining classmates each fall, he and Ginny were active tailgaters and had 50-yard-line tickets for USNA football games. "Look Alive with '45" and "Beat Army" were his mantras. Bill was an avid sailor and a lousy golfer. He and Ginny traveled the world and enjoyed many family vacations at Dewey Beach, Del., Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa. and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Bill Campbell was the oldest of six and is survived by his sister, Virginia Hodges; four brothers, Don (Dot), Bruce (Bobbi), Steve (Lisa) and Bob (Penny) Campbell; his children, Carol (William) Spiker, Nancy (Mark) Howard, William (Connie) Campbell III, Jean Tullier and Barbara (Dan) Citrenbaum; and 10 grandchildren, Peter Craig, Tom and Mike Spiker, Christian Howard, Amanda and Andrew Campbell, Tori Tullier, Caroline and Peter and Robbie Zonino; plus nine great-grandchildren. Besides his family, Bill will be greatly missed by many at Heron Point - most especially by his very special friend, Polly, and his "church buddy," Louise. A memorial will be held at Heron Point in Chestertown at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. A funeral service will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Contributions may be made to Compass Hospice, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617 or via www.compassregionalhospice.org. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com. Published in The Kent County News on Mar. 23, 2017

GANSON, Purcell Jr., MD, "Jock" U.S. Navy Veteran Died at the age of 80 on March 16, 2017 with his wife and sons at his side at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. He was born and raised in Washington, DC, graduated from St. Albans School in 1954, Williams College in 1958, and medical school at Columbia University in 1962. He was a US Navy veteran having served as a lieutenant on the USS Theodore Roosevelt submarine from 1963-1965. He was an Obstetrician/ Gynecologist in a private practice out of Hunt Hospital, but that career was cut short by rheumatoid arthritis that challenged him throughout his life. He took an appointment at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1977 where he was Chief of Staff for 13 years, and co-established the Life Flight helicopter program at UMass Medical Center. He was active in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Massachusetts Medical Society. His final position was at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT as Department Head of OB/GYN, retiring in 2003. In retirement he was active in many local and state boards; he was particularly involved with Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center from its beginning. For years he led birding programs, volunteered at the banding station, hosted international interns, held an annual chili festival that raised money for Belize scholarships, and so much more. He was full of energy, imagination, curiosity, good will and good humor with a keen intellect. He and his wife Nancy travelled extensively from Antarctica to Svalbard, Australia to Africa in search of birds and mammals. He participated in a local "News and Views" weekly discussion of politics and was passionate about military history, the environment and nature. He chaired an Institutional Review Board at Asentral, Inc. since December 2005. He leaves behind his wife Nancy, sons Edward "Ted" and wife Cindy Purcell of Rutland, MA, DeWitt and wife Amy Purcell of Georgetown, MA, a sister Patsy Chappell of Cambridge, MA and a brother Gervaise and wife Nicky Purcell of Moneta, VA. Grandchildren are Tanner, Catharine, DeWitt, Carson, Caroline, Charlotte and Thomas; he encouraged them, and enjoyed their sports activities, seldom missing a hockey game. A celebration of Jock's life will be held Saturday March 25th from 3-6 at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St. NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. Purcell's family with his funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to MA Audubon, Joppa Flats at the above address. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com. View the online memorial for Purcell Jr., MD, "Jock" GANSON Published in The Boston Globe on Mar. 22, 2017

SEASE, Joseph L., 74, of LaPorte passed away March 13, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. Born July 25, 1942 in Lake Charles, La., to Charlie and Meltha Sease who have preceded him in death. Joe graduated high school in 1961 and joined the navy serving 4 years, much of that time on a nuclear submarine, The USS Alexander Hamilton. 1966 went to work in the chemical industry for Upjohn which later became Dow Chemical Co., retiring in 1997 as Safety Training Coordinator. Also in 1966 he began his involvement with LaPorte Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief for 30 yrs., while serving as Chief he developed the fire department from two part paid/volunteer fire stations to the fully manned paid/volunteer system of today. When he retired as the fire chief, Joe continued with the LPVFD as one of the assistant chiefs, took a position with the City of LaPorte as Emergency Manager for several years. Although he could no longer participate with the fire department they maintain an office for him in the new Fire Station #1 that was completed several years ago. Joe was preceded in death by his brother John Woerner and step son Richard Allen. Survivors include his wife Joyce Sease, daughters Joann Sease and Nancy Huff, brother Howard Woerner, sister in law Peggy Kuykendall, Grandchildren Taylor Huff, Drew Huff and Ryan Allen, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Services are to be Saturday March 18 2017, 11:30 AM at LaPorte Community Church with interment to follow at Grand View Memorial Park officiated by Rev Brian Christen. Family will receive friends Friday the 17th at the Funeral Home from 5 PM to 7 PM. Published on yourdeerparknews.com from Mar. 21 to Apr. 3, 2017

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