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BACON, James Alton, CDR, USN, Ret., 90, died peacefully on April 16, 2017, in a local hospital. A native of Laurel, Del., he was the son of the late H. Alton and Evelyn Hastings Bacon. A 1945 graduate of St. Andrew's School, Middletown, Del., he was drafted into the U.S. Army in the closing months of World War II. After the war, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1951. He served at sea on five submarines, culminating with his command of the USS Tench (SS-417). Subsequent duty included two tours on COMSUBLANT staff and other submarine-related billets. Commander Bacon received a Master's Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University, and a diploma in Naval Warfare from the U.S. Naval War College. He retired from the Navy after serving as submarine consultant at the Center for Naval Analysis. Following his naval career, he joined Sovran Financial Corporation (Bank of America) and retired in 1990 as Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Planning. In retirement he led a full, active life. An Episcopalian, he was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and served as a member of its vestry. He was a member also of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Retired Officers Association, served on the Finance Committee of the Norfolk Botanical Garden, and joined the board of directors of Lee's Friends. For many years, he volunteered his time delivering meals to the elderly and driving cancer patients to their medical appointments. In his later years, he was an avid reader of Tom Clancy thrillers, an indefatigable fan of Navy football, and all things lacrosse. He enjoyed the occasional glass of white wine and had a weakness for chocolate Oreo cookies. Throughout his life, he conducted himself as a gentleman: with kindness, courtesy and modesty. He upheld the ideals of honor and integrity, and served as an exemplar to his family and to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marguerite Overbey Bacon and his daughter, Mary A. Bacon and her husband John Crowder of Richmond, Va.; his son James Alton Bacon, Jr. and his wife Laura of Richmond, Va.; and his son Jesse Cabell Bacon and his wife Rives of Berryville, Va.; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Church of the Good Shepherd, Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of the Good Shepherd or Lee's Friends. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com Published in The Virginian Pilot on Apr. 19, 2017

BLACK, Brian D., 62, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his daughter's residence in Lafayette. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sheilah Black; his daughter, Bre-Anna, his stepchildren, Jared, Ashley, Ainnsley and Matthew. His brother, Albert Charles Black, Jr. and wife Mary, his sister, Carrie Black Mouledous and her husband Shelley, his nephews, Nicholas and Aaron Mouledous. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonie Ecuer Black and Albert Charles Black, Sr., and Orville Marshall, Jeremy Scott Begnaud, stepson. Brian was born on February 21st, 1955 in Franklin, Louisiana to Albert Charles Black and Leonie Ecuer Black, second of three children. He was raised in Grand Isle, Louisiana, moving to Lafayette in 1967. After graduating from Lafayette High, he joined the Navy and served his country for six years as a EM2 seaman on the nuclear submarine USS Ethan Allen (SSBN). Finishing his Navy career, he then joined the ranks of oilmen in Louisiana, working offshore for most of his working life. His final stint was with GIS a NANNA Company where he was a E&A Supervisor. Brian was well respected not only in his career, but also by his family, which grew extensively through his life. He was a great husband, father to his beloved daughter, Bre-Anna, stepfather to Jared, Ashley, Ainnsley, and Brian Matthew. Grandfather (paw-paw) to Benjamin L. & Zack Ottone/Silvia, Scott O. Begnaud and Lillie S. Begnaud, Lilith I. Cherrie, Scarlett A. Greene, Amelie R. Huffman, Aubrey E. Kleles and Sawyer David Robertson. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Lafayette. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11:00 AM in Martin & Castille's La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette. Deacon Cody Miller will conduct the service. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's outhside location on Saturday from 9:30 AM until time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made in Brian's name to St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana or Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, Louisiana. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Published in the The Advertiser on Apr. 19, 2017

BOURKE, William Holmes, 77, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away on December 8, 2016. He was born in Austin, Texas on November 29, 1939 to the late Joseph Bourke and Zilla. He graduated from Wm. B. Travis High School in 1957. After high school, he joined the Navy and served eight years in the Nuclear Weapon Department and was assigned to a nuclear submarine for a substantial portion of those eight years. Following his time in the Navy, William went to the University of Texas and graduated in 1972 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He worked in that field until he retired and most of his career was spent in Kansas. William was a Life Member of the University of the Texas Ex-Students' Association. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bourke and is survived by one child, son, William "Joe" Joseph Bourke, of Woodsboro, Texas and one brother, Tom Bourke of Plano, Texas. Graveside Service will be at Oakwood Cemetery Woodsboro, Texas with Military Honors Monday April24, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at P.O. Box 50 Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929 or 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105, and online. Condolences and memories can be shared with his son, Joe Bourke P.O. Box 1197 Woodsboro, Texas 78393. Published in Austin American-Statesman from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2017

COLLINGWOOD, Vernon Stuart, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Born September 9, 1925, Vernon was a resident of Brook Park, Ohio at the time of passing. US Navy Veteran and Submariner [CSS-45, CSD-242, CSD-191, Batfish, Apogon, Ex-I-400]. Husband for 65 years of Rosemary (nee Yassanye); father of Robert (Cyndi), Timothy (Renee), Lance (Mary Lynn) and Jean; grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of eleven. A private service will take place at a later date at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Published in The Plain Dealer from Apr. 19 to Apr. 23, 2017

EDDY, William, III, USN, Ret., Yarmouth, Maine passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2017. Born in Pontiac, Mich. Nov. 22, 1930, William graduated from the Loomis School in Hartford in 1948, and the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. Immediately following graduation, Ensign Eddy married his high school sweetheart, Georgeann "Jan" (Fleming) Eddy and was deployed directly to the Korean Conflict. Returning from Korea, Bill transitioned to submarines where he would spend the remainder of his 20-year Naval career, highlighted by his selection for command of the USS Chopper (SS-342) in Key West, Fla. During his Naval years, Bill had multiple tours of duty at the New London Naval Base. He and Jan owned a family farm-style homestead in nearby North Stonington for many years. Following Cmdr. Eddy's 1972 retirement from the Navy, he enjoyed a second career as an engineering specialist, supervising technical upgrades and refits of countless U.S. Navy submarines. Bill celebrated his second retirement in 1991 by hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail, capped by a celebratory ascent of Mount Katahdin in Maine. In their retirement years, Bill and Jan renovated a lakeside home in Rangeley, Maine and Bill spent seven years as a ski instructor at nearby Saddleback Ski Mountain. Sadly, in the prime of his retirement years, Bill was struck with a debilitating stroke and would spend the last 18 years of his life coping with its ravages and the inevitable decline to his health. A fighter to the end, this once Cold War warrior quietly slipped his last breath and joined a long line of silent heroes who served their country and their families with dignity and pride. He will be dearly missed by family and friends, beginning with his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Georgeann Eddy; daughter, Elizabeth Blair Eddy of Mystic, and her daughter, Gretchen Eddy Heublein Shaw; son, Samuel Eddy and his wife, Holly, of Yarmouth, Maine and their three children, Chelsea Eddy, Smythe Eddy and Rhys Eddy. The immediate family will unite this spring to remember their husband, father and grandfather in a small family service and scatter Bill's ashes at a special place close to Bill's heart. In addition to his parents, William Paul Eddy Jr. and Gail Cushing Eddy, Bill was predeceased by sisters, Barbara Eddy Brown and Jean Eddy Pullan. If so moved, family and friends are welcome to make a donation to the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in honor of Bill and his great love for the outdoors, exemplified by his 1991 "thru hike" of the Appalachian Trail. Memorial donations can be made at www.outdoors.org/tribute. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.FuneralAlternatives.net. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, Yarmouth. Published in The Day on Apr. 19, 2017

CARGILL, Matthew David, 37, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 14, 2017. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and treasured friend. Matt is survived by his mother, Paula Shrom Cargill of Quarryville, his father David and step-mother, Nancy Cargill of Tinley Park, IL; a sister, Sara Herr, and husband, Larry, nieces, Allison and Hope Herr, Quarryville; his uncle Timothy J. Shrom, wife Debbie, and daughter Tiffany also of Quarryville along with cousins; Adam and Andy Cargill of Harrisburg. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Pauline (Polly) Shrom formerly of Ridley Park and Ronks, Pa. and Richard and Adelaide Cargill of Harrisburg, Pa. After graduating from Strath Haven High School in 1998, Matt served in the U. S. Navy submarine service for 6 years as an MT2 Missile Technician. He was assigned to the submarine USS Maine (SSBN-741) out of Bangor, WA., serving three tours. Following an honorable discharge from the Navy, Matt also served in the U. S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division for 3 years. SGT Cargill served 2 tours in Iraq. Over the past 5 years, Matthew was employed by Flowserve Corporation in Upper Chichester as Assembly Lead/Safety Manager. Services celebrating Matt’s Life will be on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, 227 W. 4th St., Quarryville. Interment and military honors will follow in the Quarryville Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Coatesville VA Medical Center Voluntary Services, 1400 Black Horse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 You may sign the guestbook at www.dewalds.com Published in The Daily Times on Apr. 19, 2017

JORDAN, Timothy M., 57, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at South Nassau Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. Tim has been a resident of Long Beach for more than 30 years. He graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1977 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy where he served aboard the submarine USS Boston as a Radioman. Tim is survived by his wife of 35 years Deborah, and his 3 children Matthew 31, Thomas 23, and Kaylee 18, also his Mother Mary, and siblings Kathleen, Eileen, Thomas, and Joseph and their spouses and families. Wake to be held at Perry Funeral Home (perryfh.com) in Lynbrook on Friday, April 21, 2017, 2-4 and 7-9. At his request, there will be no funeral. He wished to be cremated and have his ashes spread on the ocean he loved, on a beautiful summer morning at sunrise, by his immediate family. Published in Newsday on Apr. 19, 2017

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