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Posted 2023-10-23 4:38 PM (#104268)

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HAYS .. .. Cold War Submarine Veteran, Francis X. "Sonny" Hays Jr., age 76, of New Orleans passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1946 to the late Francis X. Hays and Geraldine Dwyer Hays. Francis was a graduate of Redemptorist High School Class of 1964. He served in the United State Navy (Submarine Corps), and the Louisiana National Guard (Military Police). Francis worked as a machinist, mechanist and business owner. He had a passion for woodworking and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Francis loved to travel and he enjoyed dancing. He was a member of the American Legion Post 307. Francis is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Shirley Ann Valenza Hays. Francis is survived by his son, Barry Hays (Mindy Kershenstine); his brother, Kenneth Hays (Ellen); his grandchildren, Nicholas Hays, Julian Hays; and his devoted life partner, Cathy Bouza. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff who cared for him at Touro Hospital and The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice.

BRADFORD .. .. Cold War Submarine Veteran, Terry N. Bradford, 71, of Collier Township, passed away peacefully, with his beloved family by his side, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Terry grew up in Manchester and Dormont with Richard (Jane) Bradford, Donna (Robert) Cunningham, and the late William (Joanne) Bradford, Jr. and Patricia Pine, learning the art of a witty comeback and dodging their practical joke attempts. After graduating from Keystone Oaks High School in 1969, he joined the Navy and traveled the world on the USS Finback nuclear submarine.
Much to his late parent's, William and Frances Bradford, chagrin, he married the love of his life, Christine (Montgomery) several weeks after their first date in July 1974. Christine will miss her avid travel partner of 49 years, their nightly battle over the TV, his sarcastic "Yes, Dear," and holding his hand. Their family grew to include George (Anna) Oliver, Brian (Ruth Ann) Bradford, Jennifer (Robert) Manz, and Terry Bradford, Jr. (Dawn Gordon). Terry was adamant that his kids knew basic automobile maintenance, the importance of earning a dollar, showing kindness to everyone, and to put things back in their place (lest they end up on the front lawn). He also showed his devotion to his kids by volunteering as a Cub Scout leader, baseball/softball coach, Odyssey of the Mind judge, and marching band chaperone. They promise to take care of their mother and also to tease her when the opportunity arises.
In his later years, he turned to spoiling his grandchildren much to the disagreement of their parents. His grandchildren, Alexandra (Scott), Samantha (Jeremy), Austin (Kiersten), Danielle, Aiden, George, Lily, Kayla, Rozalin, Kenzi, Auron, and Odin, will miss Pappy's visits to hockey, softball, soccer, karate, and concerts, which always culminated in a gallon-sized bag of candy. They promise to always ask Grandma for dessert immediately after dinner.

SHOWALTER .. .. Korean War era Submarine Veteran, Edward Lee "Ed" Showalter Sr., 92, of Timberville, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
He was born on December 10, 1930, in Broadway and was a son of the late Baylor William Showalter and Mary Elizabeth Reid Showalter.
Ed graduated from high school at the Timberville School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950. He served as a submarine quartermaster in the Korean War.
Ed established Showalter Signs and Silkscreening in the 1970s, which he owned with his sons and daughter, Mary. He retired in 1992.
Ed had previously worked in construction and for People's Life Insurance. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and the American Legion. He served as a leader for the Boy Scouts of America and as organist for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Luray.
Ed was an avid golfer and pool player, and loved cribbage and card games. He also played the trombone in the Top Hat Band.
His first wife, Grace Aileen Sutphin Showalter, preceded him in death. In 1998, Ed married Bonnie Gordon Koch Showalter, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Eddie Showalter Jr. and wife Teresa of Stanley, Wayne Showalter and wife Sandra of Shenandoah, Steve Showalter of Stanley, Tony Showalter of Luray, Mary Showalter and spouse Cindy Smith of Earlysville, and Lisa King and spouse Steve of Fayetteville, PA; four stepchildren, Kathy Smith and spouse Mike of Timberville, John Koch and wife Elizabeth of Crimora, William Koch and wife Diana of Buffalo, NY, and Phil "Karl" Koch and wife Carol of Durham, NC; two siblings, Anna Louise Moyers and Weldon "Lefty" Showalter; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Stanley Showalter, Everett Showalter, Paul Showalter, Margaret "Peggy" Stauffer and Clayton Hamilton Showalter.

TALBERT .. .. Korean War era Submarine Veteran, Jerry Milton Talbert, 91, of Alvin, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born July 28, 1932, in Felixville, Louisiana, to LP Jr and Lorena (Doughty) Talbert. After graduating from Texas City High School in 1950, he joined the United States Navy where he served as a submarine sailor. While stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii, he met an adventurous young nurse named Betty Swain. They were married April 2, 1955, in Conde, South Dakota, and made their home in Texas City, Texas before moving to Alvin where they raised four children and lived for 61 years. Jerry spent his career with Monsanto. After retiring he enjoyed volunteering at church, traveling with Betty in their travel trailer, gardening, fishing with friends, and of course spending time with his grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by children Cindy (Clay) Jones of Friendswood, Jay (Jennifer) Talbert of League City, Lori (Joe) Perjak of Westminster, Colorado, and Susie (Mark) Robson of New Braunfels; sister Sandy LaFrance of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, grandchildren Alex (Kristen) Jones, Andy (Stephanie) Jones, Jessica Jones, Janna Talbert, Jared Talbert, Jonathan Talbert, great-grandchildren Samantha, Kyle, Zach, Mackenzie, Connor, Jessen, Argo and Lanning, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty (Swain) Talbert.

THOMPSON .. .. Charlton: Robert W. Thompson, Jr., 74, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, at his home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vicki S. (Wright) Thompson; his son, Dr. Eric M. Thompson of East Hartford, CT; his daughter, Erin L. Thompson of Upton; his brother, William G. Thompson of Steuben, ME; and his sister, Jane Thompson Smith of Adrian, MI. He was born in Adrian, MI, the son of the late Robert W. and Rosemary A. (Scott) Thompson, Sr.
Bob served in the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service for 23 years from 1968 to 1991 retiring as Senior Chief. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Desert Storm Wars. While serving in the Navy Bob lived in Connecticut and later moved back to Adrian, MI for 23 years. He and his wife moved to Charlton 9 years ago to live near their children. He was a volunteer firefighter Captain and EMT Captain in both Connecticut and Michigan. Bob was a devoted active member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Charlton, where he was an active volunteer, Acolyte and greeter. He always made himself available for whatever the parish needed. He was a life member of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus. He was most recently a member of the Knights of Columbus in Charlton. As a member of the Knights of Columbus he served as the Financial Secretary, and Treasure. He was a member of the American Legion in Charlton and a former member of the SubVets. While he lived in Connecticut he was an Adult Education Woodshop Instructor and active in both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Bob was most proud of his son and daughter and their accomplishments.
A funeral Mass for Bob will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24th, at 11:00am in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton. A calling hour in the church will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24th, from 10:00 to 11:00am, prior to the Mass. Burial will be private.

MAXWELL .. .. Fowden Gene Maxwell was born in Brownwood, Texas, on September 29, 1931, to Michael Barry Maxwell and Florence Gertrude (Massey) Maxwell, the seventh child in a family of eight children (three sisters and four brothers). In 1939, the family moved to Llano, Texas, where Fowden spent the pre-World War II years (1939-1943) in a Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn like environment on the Llano River and surrounding area with his younger brother Doyle. In 1943, the Maxwell family moved to Clyde, Texas, near Abilene, where they purchased a small farm. The responsibility of farming the acreage and caring for and processing the livestock, chicken and other animals fell to Fowden, his younger brother and mother being that all the older siblings had already left home and his dad worked a full-time job in Abilene. Fowden graduated from Clyde High School in 1949; he played baseball, softball, but excelled in football where he was Captain of his team and was selected as all-district tackle in his Senior year. Tarleton State University was next for Fowden, with his goal after two years to transfer to Texas A&M and receive his B.S. degree in Agriculture Education. His plans after two years of college were disrupted by the Korean War. Receiving his draft notice in May, 1951, he volunteered for the U.S. Navy and was sent to the U.S. Naval Training Facility at San Diego, California, for boot camp.
After boot camp, he entered the Submarine Service and was assigned to the USS Carbonaro, SS337 based out of Pearl Harbor. He received his Silver Dolphins after passing tests to operate all the equipment and every duty station aboard the boat, including the officers’ and Captain’s in case of emergencies. The USS Carbonero was a guppy snorkel attack submarine, which was converted to one of the first submarines equipped to guide missiles to their targets at sea or to land. Shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Navy, Fowden married his high school sweetheart, Katherine Gant Maxwell of Clyde, Texas on July 14, 1955. His first son Steve Allen was born in Lubbock, Texas, where Fowden completed his B.S. Degree with honors in Agriculture Education at Texas Tech. With his interest in entomology growing, Fowden earned his PhD degree in Entomology at Kansas State University. There his daughter, Rebecca Ann, and second son, David Randall, were born.
In 1961, Fowden took a position as a Research Entomologist and Project Leader for Plant Resistance to Cotton Insects at a new multi-million USDA Boll Weevil Research Laboratory at Mississippi State University, where he established himself and received many coveted awards as one of the leaders in the fields of host plant resistance and insect-plant interactions. In recognition of his research, teaching and administrative contributions he was appointed as a University Fellow (Distinguished Professor) in 1973, only one of five at the University so honored at the time. Fowden’s successful large grant acquisitions and innovative research projects during his stay at MSU, helped lead the way to eradicate the boll weevil. In 1975, Fowden served as the representative from the USDA, Office of the Secretary, on the first National Academy of Science Research Team to visit mainland China after President Nixon signed the Shanghai Accord for Scientific Exchange. In 1976, Fowden became the Professor and Chairman of the Entomology Department at the University of Florida at Gainesville, receiving many distinguished honors for his contributions to the school. In 1978, Fowden assumed leadership of the Department of Entomology along with statewide research and extension educational programs at Texas A&M. He anticipated the invasion of the Africanized honeybee from Mexico and took state leadership in forming a multi-agency Texas Africanized Honeybee Advisory Committee to develop a state regulatory-research-educational plan to control this pest. The Texas Beekeepers awarded Fowden with its first Distinguished Service Award in 1992 for his state leadership on the Africanized bee and the Secretary of the USDA recognized him with its coveted Superior Service Award for his state and national leadership on resolving this problem.
Fowden stepped down as the Entomology Department Head at Texas A&M University after thirteen years in 1993. He then returned to full time research and teaching on campus, developing a new course on International Agriculture and continuing research in host plant resistance to insects, his specialty area. He established the Fowden G. and Katherine G. Maxwell Student Enhancement Endowment in the Department of Entomology to provide scholarships for deserving Entomology undergraduate and graduate students. In 1997, Fowden retired from Texas A&M to take care of his ailing wife until her passing in 2012. In 1998, the Board of Regents and President of Texas A&M conferred the coveted title of Professor Emeritus of Entomology to Fowden in recognition of his outstanding educational, research and administrative contributions to the University and Texas A&M System.
In 2013, Fowden married Mary Ruth Bradley, and his retirement years never had a dull moment. They enjoyed Texas A&M games with Ruth yelling so loudly, he was afraid security might throw them out. There was Texas A&M basketball games, bowling several times a week (with that occasional perfect score….) with Ruth in their Senior Bowling League, walking, gardening, Life Group, trying every restaurant in town; there was always fun in his life with Ruth. Although Fowden had travelled extensively over the years, Ruth introduced him to cruising the world, and away he went with his “Happy Wanderer” several times a year. Fowden once told Ruth he “never realized I was joining the Navy again when I married you”. And that’s exactly how the story should end with the love of his life, Ruth. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 20, 2023 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Interment will be at the Aggie Field of Honor with military honors.

BRADSHAW .. .. STSCS John Henry Bradshaw, USN, (Ret.), 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Chapman) Bradshaw. Born in Benton, AR, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Paul) Bradshaw. John was a proud retiree of the U.S. Navy. Throughout his distinguished 20-year career with the Navy, he demonstrated a passion for submarines, with an expertise in sonar technology. His remarkable skills and leadership earned him the prestigious rank of Sonar Technician Submarines Senior Chief (STSCS).
Beyond his military career, John had a deep love for gardening. He found solace and joy in cultivating beautiful plants and nurturing his garden with his honey, Barbara. His green thumb was admired by all who visited his home. He and Barbara shared fond memories, especially those of travelling cross country with Barbara’s brother Arnold and his wife Debbie in their RV.
John is survived by his wife, his honey, Barbara, his children; Terri (Stephen) Bradshaw, of TX, Louis Bradshaw, of FL, Ric (Pam) Bradshaw, of FL, his stepchildren; Charles (Donna) Golden, of Portsmouth, Robert (Lisa) Golden, of Middletown, Michael Golden, of Newport, David Golden, of Provincetown, MA, Lori (Asa) Montgomery, of Middletown, his brothers and sister; Colin Bradshaw, Russell Bradshaw, and Judy Bradshaw. He additionally leaves 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with one on the way. John is preceded in death by his daughter, Carole Bradshaw, and his stepson, John V. Golden, Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with visitation from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.

MARTINY .. .. Warren (Marty) Martiny, age 87, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Warren was born May 8, 1936 to Roman and Ethel Martiny in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Warren was married to Judith Bublitz on July 27, 1957 in Milwaukee and they remained together until her passing on December 31, 2021.
Warren served in the US Navy aboard the USS Amberjack submarine, and was proud of his military service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, always in search of the big buck and where the walleye were biting. Upon retirement, Marty and Judy moved to Birchwood, Wisconsin where they loved hosting family at the lake, spending time on the ATV trails and snowmobiling with their friends. Warren will be remembered for his witty replies and mechanical expertise, but especially for his love of family: his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his wife Judy, who he missed terribly since her passing. He will be dearly missed by his children Ken (Jan), Cheryll (Jack) Jorgensen; grandchildren Brent, Bryce (Beth), Winter (Jen), August (Maria), Bennett (Alexis), Justin (Angela), Katie; and great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held at noon, Saturday October 28, with visitation at 11am, at O’Connell Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St. Hudson. Private urn placement will take place at a later date, in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, next to his wife.

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