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GAULT, Jr., Harry Davison, 90, of 214 Neptune Drive, Mumford Cove, Groton, CT passed away on April 2, 2008. He joins his wife, Isobel Jane (Furnish) Gault, and his parents, Harry D. and Albertina L. (Schimdt) Gault, in eternal rest. A submariner and veteran of World War II and Korea, Harry retired from the U.S. Navy in 1956, after having served on board the USS Tarpon, USS Blackfish, USS Irex, USS Diablo, and USS Tirante. He holds a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with V, seven campaign stars, an Army Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Submarine Combat Insignia with three stars, among others. Harry then used his extensive knowledge and long experience in the submarine service to begin a civilian career, first as a submarine systems instructor and later as a technical writer at Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics before retiring again in 1980. An avid gardener throughout his life, Harry developed interests in many other areas, including sailing, fresh-water aquaria, photography, and newsletter and bulletin publishing and layout design. He and Isobel also traveled the length and breadth of the country in their beloved motor home. Harry's greatest passion was for barbershop quartet singing. He was an active member of the Society of the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America for more than 40 years. Harry is survived by two children, David Lewis Gault and Sarah Anne "Sanny" Chacanaca; a daughter-in law and son-in-law; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Interment with military honors will be in Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton. A visiting hour will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to the Submarine Force Library and Museum, PO Box 501, U.S. Submarine Base, Groton CT 06349.
KELLY, Jr., Frank J., 86, passed away peacefully at home in Napa, CA on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Oakland on November 23, 1921, the son of Frank and Jule Kelly. He later moved to San Francisco where he graduated from St. Ignatius High School. Frank received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and graduated Class of 1944. He volunteered for the submarine service and completed five war patrols. After resigning from the Navy in 1946 Frank married Jane Mason and moved to Palo Alto, where they raised five children. Frank worked as chief estimator for Barrett Construction Company, then as a director at SMP Architects and Planners, and later as marketing director for Rudolph & Sletten, Inc. In 1978 he served as national president of the American Association of Cost Engineers. He was a member of the Stanford Golf Club, Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, and later Silverado Country Club, Napa, where he and Jane moved in 1994. For 47 years he hosted the "Kelly Open," a golf tournament for his friends. Frank and Jane recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at a family gathering in Monterey. He is survived by Jane; their children: Maureen of Nipomo; Steve, and wife, Deborah of Morgan Hill; Barbara Ranes, and husband, Jim of Redwood City; Susan of Seattle; and James, and wife, Lauren of Folsom; and six grandchildren: Jacqueline and Michael Stoltey; Greg, Molly and Brian Ranes; and Tara Kelly. Also survived by brother, Jack, of Pompano Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass celebrating Frank's life will be said on Friday, April 11, 2008, at 1:00pm, St. Apollinaris Church, 3700 Lassen Street, in Napa, CA, 94558. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Napa Valley, 414 South Jefferson Street, Napa, CA 94559. Arrangements under the direction of the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home Napa.
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