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MACOZEK, Joseph Thomas, 81, died at his home on Cider Hill Rd., York, ME on Saturday, May 10, 2008, over five years after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was born on October 20, 1926, in Everett, MA, the son of Helen (Borowska) and Joseph Walter Macozek, and had lived in Milton, MA, until he married his wife. A veteran of the Navy Submarine Service (but only after securing his father's signed permission for his enlistment ; for "patriotic reasons" ; at the age of 17), Joe served from 1943 to 1946, ultimately as radio-sonar operator on board the submarines USS CREVALLE (SS-291) and the USS BLACKFISH (SS-221). Soon after World War II and his honorable discharge from active duty, Joe married Barbara Jane Dekker of Manchester and embarked upon a successful career in a fascinating variety of fields. Settling his young family in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, he began work in public relations and advertising, first at New Hampshire's oldest radio station, WLNH in Laconia, then the Newport Argus-Champion and finally WMUR-TV in Manchester. He was director of development for Belknap College for many years and taught himself management, economics and finance there. Later he directed all land acquisition in southern New Hampshire for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. After their daughters had left home, Joe and Bobbi spent two years sailing in the Caribbean Sea and living in Key West, Fla. Returning to New England, they settled in York, where Joe took the position of chief financial officer for the York County Health Services (visiting nurses) in Saco. At length he decided to work with his hands and joined Simplex Wire and Cable, Newington, N.H., where he rose to become quality control supervisor for IQS of the laying and ; especially the splicing of trans-oceanic cables, a job which several times took him literally around the world. Besides his family and his unusually varied professional career, Joe pursued a plethora of interests and hobbies that might have overwhelmed a lesser man. He was an expert carpenter, cabinet maker and craftsman in wood and built his own 37' ocean-going ketch. He and Bobbi sailed “Artemisia” around the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico from 1971 to 1973. Sailing was always a happy preoccupation and Joe was a longtime member and past commodore of the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club. He was an avid skier and coached the Belknap College ski team for several years. A natural outdoorsman, Joe loved freshwater fishing, and indeed, kept his young family from hunger a number of times by a night's work catching smelts in the first lean years after the war. A true autodidact in business management and finance, Joe was equally remarkable as a builder and craftsman. He was a true Adept: not only quick to grasp principles and concepts, but equally able to do, to make, to create and to build. But he will be best remembered ; by all who knew him ; as an honest, forthright, amiable and enjoyable companion and an endlessly generous and helpful friend. He is survived by his wife, Bobby; his daughters, Marie Macozek of Laconia and Miriam Wolfe of York; his grandchildren, Martin White of Louisville, CO, Amy Etheridge of Avarda, CO, and Tasha Wolfe of York; and one great-grandson, Gage Wolfe of York; a brother, John Macozek of Braintree, MA. A celebration of life will be held mid-summer at the home of Marie Macozek, 66 Landing Lane, Unit 116, Laconia, N.H. 1-603-293-2399. Memorial contributions may be made to York Hospital, 15 Hospital Dr., York, ME 03909. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, ME is directing arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com

COOPER, James “Jim” Dudley, 68, peacefully passed away in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 9, 2008. He was born March 10, 1940 in Dallas, TX and one of his many outstanding credits was becoming an Eagle Scout and going on to join the United States Navy. He became a sonar operator and served on the submarine, USS Menhaden (SS-377), from 1960 until 1962. Jim entered the workforce and began his career in the aircraft industry with Murdock Machine & Engineering Company. For a period of eight years he lived in Red River, NM where he owned and operated two different businesses. He returned to the Dallas area in the late 80's and re-entered the aircraft industry with HAC Corporation. Jim reunited with his high-school sweetheart, Rosemary, and they were married on November 15, 1991. He began his own company, Aerofabricators, located in Dallas, TX working with his son, Terry Cooper. Jim has recently been President of Aero Mechanical located in Albuquerque, NM for the past several years. His greatest loves were his wife, his family especially the grandchildren, golf and the people he worked with throughout his career. Jim is preceded in death by his father Dudley Cooper, his sister, Sylvia Ghormley and nephew Brook Ghormley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Rosemary "Rosie" Cooper, his mother Nora Faye Cooper, son & daughter-in-law Brent and Sandy Cooper; their sons Kyle, Brian and Jake; son and daughter-in-law Terry and Sabrina Cooper, their children Kirsten, Taylor, Jordan, Stephan and Mason; sister and her husband Glenda and "Butch" Smith and nephews Bart and Brad Ghormley and Blake Eckols. Visitation 6-8 p.m. on May 14, 2008 with memorial service on May 15, 2008 at 12:30p.m. in the chapel. Graveside service to follow. Moore Funeral Home located at 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Moore Funeral Home 1219 North Davis Drive Arlington (817) 275-2711 Dignity Memorial

BALYA Sr., William C., 84, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008. Mr. Balya was born in Seanor, PA. He came to Brevard County in 1961 from East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania. He was a World War II US Navy Submarine Service veteran. He was a member of Ascension Catholic Church, VFW Post #4206 in Melbourne, American Legion Post #163 in Melbourne, an avid golfer and a member of the Melbourne Mens Golf Association. Mr. Balya is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lottie (nee Motak); daughter Patricia (Bill) Glessner; son William Jr.; grandsons, Brett (Becky) a nd Craig Wilmotte; great-grand son Ryan; and a sister, Alice Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Stella Balya and a brother John W. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 14th, at the Brownlie Max well Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15th, at Ascension Catholic Church. Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is serving the family, (321) 723-2345. www.brownliemaxwell.com

REED, John Terry, 68, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008. John was born June 8, 1939 in Uvalde, Texas the son of the late John Tarpon Reed and Hattie Reed. John served in the US Navy in the submarine service, and worked for 32 years as a electrical test supervisor at Electric Boat in Groton.He married his wife Madeline Rehbein over 46 years ago and then moved in August of 1995 from Connecticut. He was a past member of the Horticultural Society of Charlotte County and the past treasurer of Port Charlotte Yacht Club. John is survived by: his wife, Madeline; his mother, Hattie; his daughter, Lori Ann Palmer (Scott Michael) of Higganum; his son, Daniel Charles Reed (Doreen) of Voluntown; his grandchildren, Jamie, Melissa, Christine and Nathan; and his great grandchildren, Stephanie Lynn, Aiden and Anthony. A memorial service will be held on 3:30 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. In lieu of flowers please make donations toward: TideWell Hospice & Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238, or American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Please visit the online tribute to John Terry Reed at www.kays-ponger.com

ROSS, R.M. "Bud", CPO, USN, Ret., died May 4, 2008. He was born in Alameda, CA, on August 5, 1925. Bud enlisted in the Navy in 1942 at the age of 17, serving his country honorably for 29 years. His assignments included the USS Steven Potter (DD-538), chief navigator of the USS Queenfish (SS-393), Chief of the Boat on the USS Sea Fox (SS-402), four years as a proud company commander at San Diego's NTC-where his companies consistently earned high honors-ending his naval career on staff at the Point Loma submarine base. Bud then spent 14-years at SDG&E. After his second retirement, Bud dedicated his life to land travel, RV-ing back and forth across America with a 5th wheel rig. A founding member of Good Sams San Diego Chapter, he belonged to SMARTS, RidgeRunners, TTTS, and the Int'l Snowbirds. Between outings and road trips, he enjoyed an active role in SubVets, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Chula Vista Elks. He is survived by his wife Emily, son Ron Ross of Valley Center, daughter Sharon Brown of San Dimas, sister Joan Thompson of Auburn, five fantastic grandchildren, and eight much adored great-grand-children. Services at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Thursday, May 15th, at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to the American Cancer Society.

USTICK, Thomas Parsons ''Stick'', went home to be with his Lord on May 9, 2008. Born June 9, 1946 to USN Captain and Mrs. Theodore Ustick, he attended the US Naval Academy and later graduated from Sacramento State. He served active duty USN and Navy Reserves as a submariner. Thomas loved his Lord, and his life was defined by a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He spoke into the lives and hearts of many people, with an integrity that always strove to point them to the true, authentic Jesus. He was active in his church, enjoyed mountain climbing, missions trips, traveling, bouncy balls, fishing, golf, reading, telling stories, and learning to be grateful in over 50 languages. He is survived by Delia, his loving wife of 10 years, children Bethany Jayne Ustick, Becky Smith (Henry), Dawna Kissmann, Angela Harrigan (Tim), and Sean Sage (Linsee), and greatly-loved grandchildren Samantha, 11, Autumn, 8, Brianna, 8, Joshua, 6, Elli, 4, Trey, 2, Ezekiel, 1, Levi, 8 months, and a sweet unborn baby in Jesus' arms, his sister Clare Bagley, brother Ted Ustick (Elaine), sister-in-law Peggy Ustick, nieces Heather (Richard), Jenny (Scott), Sara (Steve), Laura, and Kathryn, and grandnieces and nephews Autumn, Ethan, Amber, A.J., and Bryson. Visitation will be from 5-8PM on May 14 at Price Funeral Chapel, (6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 725-2109). A Celebration of Life will be at Skyline Christian Center, 4120 So. Market Ct., Sacramento on Thursday, May 15, 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a memorial fund at WAMU in the name of Delia Ustick. Have a "Tom Ustick" story to share? Email Thomas ParsonsUstick@gmail .com or go to www.ThomasParsons Ustick.blogspot.com.

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