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WILLIAMS, John Patrick, of Ann Arbor, Michigan was born on January 2, 1931 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to parents George and Irene (Davis) Williams and died May 8, 2021 in Livonia, Michigan. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1948. Served in the United States Navy Submarine Service from 1949-1954. John then graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1957. He worked from IBM, the University of Michigan Hospital, and later retired from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1989. During retirement he and two others initiated the Redfin Submarine Reunions. John was preceded in death by his son, George Herbert, and his daughter, Kathleen Emily Bourdeau. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Francis; 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 411 Florence St., Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Published in Ann Arbor News from May 12, 2021.

KINSER, George Myron, of Old Saybrook, died May 10, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1944, in Lancaster, OH, the son of Clarence and Helen Engle Kinser. George served in the US Navy as a submariner. He was a retired plant operator at the VA Hospital in West Haven. He loved to garden and watercolor painting. George is survived by his wife Phyllis; children Scott Kinser of Clinton, Glenn Kinser and his wife Jennifer of Katy, TX, and Bobbi Ann Kilbride and her husband Ryan of Branford; sister Caroline Syx of Columbus, OH; grandchildren Steven and Nate Kinser and Jacob and Lilly Kilbride. He was predeceased by siblings Jane, Walter, Dave, Paul and Melvin. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 14th from 4-6pm at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A memorial service will be held at 5:30pm during calling hours at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Shoreline Soup Kitchen (https://shorelinesoupkitchens.org/) or the Estuary Meals on Wheels (https://www.ecsenior.org/) Published in Hartford Courant on May 12, 2021.

HERVEY, Roy, was born May 7,1930 near Longmont to Albert and Francis Hervey. He spent his early years working on farms and developing his superior athletic skills. Roy graduated LHS in 1948 and was offered a boxing scholarship to DU but enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country, stationed in San Diego. He proudly wore his "bottom-gunner" hat honoring his service in the submarine corp. He married Barbara Hester in 1950 having 4 children. Happy times were spent camping in the mountains and desert, volunteering much of his time as a boy scout leader, coaching baseball, and softball teams, and being a deacon at the church. Roy was a pioneer in the early days of drag racing, building hot rods and running them on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Roy was a skilled building contractor in San Diego and Longmont until age and health forced his retirement. He married his high school sweetheart, Ramona Adamson Cushman in 1987. Many happy holidays were spent at their Bowen Street home where he was a welcoming host and master bar-b-que king. They moved to Alliance, Nebraska for some years with family and made many lasting friendships. Roy especially loved the spring brandings. They moved home to Longmont the Christmas of 2017, renewing old acquaintances with LHS classmates, and making friends at Aspen Meadows their new home. Roy is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ramona and her three daughters, Patricia Turner, Cathy Intermill and Sondra Hopkins and their AFS daughter, Argerie White. Roy is survived by his children Robin Harang, Randy, Rusty, and Ricki Aquino as well as many grand and great grandchildren, and his sister, Shirley Richendifer Sides. He was proceeded in death by brothers Bill and Bob and sister Betty Leonard. Roy never met a stranger and was a model to all of us for his kind nature, grace, and humility. Cremation has been completed. No public services to be held. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for online condolences. Published in Longmont Times-Call on May 12, 2021.

HOWELL, Robert Eugene, of Charlotte, NC joined our Lord and Savior on May 8, 2021. Bob was born to the late Harris and Sue Howell of Jackson, Michigan on March 30, 1939. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology and received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Bob served 7 years with the US Navy during the Vietnam war in the submarine service aboard the USS Darter and the USS Woodrow Wilson. He then served at the Nuclear Power School as an instructor for 2 years. After his time in the Navy, Bob moved his family to Charlotte where he worked for Duke Energy for 32 years as a Hydro Electric Design Engineer. He played an integral part in the design of Oconee Nuclear Plant, Keowee Hydro Station, Jocassee Pump Storage Station and Bad Creek Pump Station. Bob was also actively involved with the development of the Catawba and the McGuire Nuclear Stations. He retired from Duke Energy on March 30, 2001. Following his retirement, Bob enjoyed traveling the world with this wife and extended family. In July of 2014, Bob suffered a stroke that curtailed the traveling he loved. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Emma Howell of Charlotte; his two children, Cynthia (Cindy) Markey and David Howell, both of Charlotte; two grandchildren Chandler (Chad) Markey of Charlotte and Christina Markey of Boston, MA. He is also survived by his brother, James Howell and his sister Katie Fields, both of Cartersville, GA. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his sister, Libby King. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1:00PM until 1:45PM with funeral services beginning at 2:00PM in the Chapel at Calvary Church. Burial will follow the service at Magnolia Memorial Gardens at the Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28266-3447. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagecares.com. Published in Charlotte Observer on May 12, 2021.

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