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At random: A submarine, the TURTLE, was employed by the American revolutionary army to attack the British. It was built by David Bushnell at Saybrook, Connecticut, just a few miles from the present site of Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corporation, and the U.S. Naval Submarine Base.

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WRIGHT, Leo Charles, CAPT, USN, Ret., 82, of Niantic, passed away Friday, Feb. 8th, 2019, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born in Fargo, N.D. Nov. 20th, 1936, the son of Lloyd and Bertha Mae (Anderson) Wright. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Menzie) Wright, who survives him. Leo was a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, class of 1958 and served in the United States Navy for thirty years, retiring at the rank of Captain with honors. While in the Navy, Leo served on the destroyer USS Bigelow and submarines USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN-618), USS Guardfish (SSN-612) and USS Snook (SSN-592). He was Commanding Officer of the submarine USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626). He served as Commanding Officer of the US Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His final tour was Director of Submarine and Diving safety for the Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he was employed at Electric Boat as a project manager and served as liaison with the Newport News Shipyard for construction of the Virginia Class Attack Submarines. Leo served as President of the Chapman Woods Association for two terms and also was a valuable member of the Board of Directors for nine years. Leo was an avid Boston Red Sox and UConn Basketball fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lynne Shackleton (James) of Malvern, Pa., Elisabeth Robins of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada; and his step-children, Priscilla Gentry (Darryl) of Reading, Pa., Nancy Murallo (Craig) of East Lyme, Wendy Gamble (Chris) of Waterford, and son William Thorp (Shawn) of Kenyon, R.I. He was blessed with fourteen grandchildren and is also survived by brother, David Lovik. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. April 13, 2019 at Groton Bible Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Groton Bible Chapel, 66 Toll Gate Road, Groton, CT 06340. Condolences may be shared on Leo's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome. Published in The Day on Feb. 24, 2019

TRANSUE, Herbert Clinton, passed away at his home in Millwood, WA on February 11, 2019. Herb was born to Lucille and Gerald Transue in Pennsylvania on July 23, 1939. He was the youngest of three sons. He spent his early years living in Richmond, VA. As a teenager he and his parents moved to Butte, MT where he graduated from Butte High in 1958. Living there he met the love of his life, Barbara Brandl. There they were married in 1960 and spent 54 wonderful years together until her passing in 2014. After high school Bud joined the Navy and became a submariner. He was stationed in Honolulu, HI and proudly served aboard the submarine USS Tang (SS-563). After the Navy he moved his small family state side, eventually settling in Millwood WA. It was there he and his wife raised their family and hosted extended family, friends and neighbors in their home. His favorite pastime was on his boat with his wife trolling for the "big" one on Priest Lake. He worked at Kaiser aluminum for over 35 years. He is preceded in Heaven by his loving wife Barbara Transue; his parents Lucille and Gerald Transue; and his brothers Jerry and Norman Transue. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Phyllis Solberg, Joyce Rickel (Murv); his daughter Kolene Transue; his son and daughter-in-law Clinton and Kim Transue; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Donations can be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Services were held at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel.
Published in Spokesman-Review on Feb. 24, 2019

LAPORTE, Russell Robert, 81, of Santa Paula passed away on January 18, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Born in Holyoke, MA to Marie Fournier Laporte and Leo H. Laporte, he attended Chicopee High School and Holyoke Community College. He served in the US Navy as a communications Petty Officer on the submarine USS Dolphin (SS-555). He moved to California in 1960 and married Kathleen Charles of South Hadley, MA. He received his BA from California State University and worked as a supervisor at Pacific Bell. He retired and moved to Cape Cod where they lived for fourteen years before returning to CA. He leaves his wife Kathleen, daughters Kimberly Gasaway of Ventura CA and Kelly Laporte of Camarillo CA, brothers Kenneth of South Hadley, Leo of Belchertown, sister Patricia Montesi of Agawam, MA and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Rodrigue, predeceased him. Russell will be dearly missed by his loving wife and daughters and all who knew him. Published in Ventura County Star on Feb. 24, 2019

WOODWORTH, George Prebble, Jr., 79, formerly of Tacoma, WA, died at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Born May 24, 1939, George grew up in Cottage Grove Oregon and graduated from Cottage Grove Union High School in 1957. After high school he attended Oregon State University for a year before being accepted to the United States Naval Academy where he was a member of the crew team. After graduating in 1962, he entered service in the US Navy where he served with distinction for 28 years, earning the Legion of Merit medal and the Naval Commendation medal, the latter for his work as the weapons officer during the first firing of the Poseidon Ballistic Missile. He commanded the ballistic nuclear submarine USS James Monroe (SSBN-622), and the USS Michigan (SSN-727). After leaving the USS Michigan he was the Commodore of Submarine Squadron 17 at Bangor Naval Base. He retired in 1990 as a Captain after serving with the Joint Chief's in the Nuclear and Chemical Division. After retiring from the Navy, George partnered with fellow Naval Academy graduate and crew team member to work as a financial consultant at SmithBarney until he retired for real in 2001. George did not have hobbies, he had passions. To say he was an avid fisherman is to understate his dedication to the sport, whether it was actual fishing or talking about fishing. His description of fish caught or lost are legend for both the content and the unending stories. He was a member of the Ancient Mariners Rowing Club until his 70's (when he was considered a RAM-Really Ancient Mariner). As we talk about George now, he was a presence whether it was his achievements at work, the energy he put into his passions or his commitment to his friends and family. A self-described garrulous introvert, he would have to be pushed into social situations only to become the life of the party. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. George is survived by his long-time partner Sandra Hust; his three children Mark Woodworth, Lisa Ford and Kelly DeFillipo; his five grandchildren Dory DeWeese, Sean Ford, Kary DeWeese, Erin Ford and Cadence Woodworth, and his great granddaughter Evelyn Simmons. George was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Woodworth, his parents George and Dorothy Woodworth and his sister Mary Castle. Funeral services will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church (6800 East Side Drive NE, Tacoma WA 98422) on Saturday, March 9 at 2pm with Father Kendall officiating. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Wild Fish Conservancy at wildfishconservancy.org. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003 Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 24, 2019

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