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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 07/16/09. - (Seacoast Online) Bennett Clayton Twombly Sr., LT, USN, Ret., 72, formerly of Franklin, Pa., most recently of Escondido, Calif., died Friday, July 10, 2009, after a short battle with lung cancer and a long struggle with emphysema. Ben was born July 30, 1936, in Dover, N.H., to Clayton B. Twombly and the former Doris Edgerly. He spent most of his youth in York Beach, Maine, graduating from York High School in 1954 as vice president of his class. He also spoke often of the joy of playing quarterback on the six-man high school football team. He married Jo Ann Knooihuizen on Sept. 26, 1964 (which when asked, he listed as his best accomplishment), and she survives. He is also survived by three children, John Twombly (Janet), of Escondido, Bennett C. Twombly Jr. (Melissa), of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Robin Twombly (Karen), of Waterboro, Maine. He joined the U.S. Navy Submarine Service on Sept. 23, 1953, and served on the USS Spikefish (SS404), the USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN 640 G) and the USS Fulton (AS 11). He retired after 24 years of proud service in March 1977 at the rank of Lieutenant. Ben was employed by Matric Limited in Seneca, Pa., for 18 years, retiring as a quality manager. After retiring he returned to Matric three times. He always loved working for such a wonderful company and its great people. Health issues forced him to stop working much sooner than he wanted. Ben loved fishing and hunting as well as debating the issues of the day. He was a great patriot who loved God, his country and his family, always in proper order. He is further survived by seven grandchildren (who he loved dearly), Rebecca, Alyssa, Briana, William, Tyler, Christian and Rachel; two brothers and three sisters, Richard Twombly (Pat), of York Beach, Frank Twombly (Karen), of Sun City, Fla., Denise Holzinger (Jim), of Sun City, Fla., Natalie Nicewicz (Tony), of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Liz Randall (Bob), of Kittery Point, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton B. Twombly and Doris Twombly, and a daughter, Elizabeth Irene. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at York Street Baptist Church, York, Maine. Ben's favorite Bible passage was Psalm 117. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben's name to Sharp Hospice San Diego, the Franklin Public Library, or the charity of your choice. - (The Day) Raymond Forrest Hackett, 83, of Gold Star Highway, Mystic - formerly of Gales Ferry, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009. He was the husband of Phyllis (Cavanaugh) Taylor Hackett. Born on December 8, 1925, in Portland, Maine, he was the son of Daniel and Harriet (Carr) Hackett. Raymond often proudly proclaimed he served 22 years in the Navy, worked 22 years at Electric Boat, and looked forward to 22 years of retirement. He enlisted into the submarine service just before his eighteenth birthday and retired a Senior Chief Radioman in 1965, and was a member of the Holland Club. In 1987, he retired from EB as a supervisor in material control and began enjoying his retirement in Florida and Connecticut. Raymond was an active member of the Ledyard Lions and was presented the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his dedication to serving others. He was an avid Red Sox fan and was always ready to play horseshoes. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Penelope Walton of Groton, Daniel Hackett of Norwich, Karen Brown (Michael) of Gales Ferry, William Taylor (Chris) of Pawcatuck and Robert Taylor (Kelly) of Dayville; grandchildren, Christopher Walton, Eric Walton (Tracey), Sarah Zitzmann (Charles), Daniel Hackett, Michael Blanchard, Julie Taylor, Ashley Taylor, and Austin Taylor. Raymond was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Jerry McCarthy Hackett. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick Church, East Main St., Mystic. Private entombment will be at St. Mary's Mausoleum, New London. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ledyard Lions. For obituary information or to send the family an online condolence/remembrance please visit www.dinotofuneral.com. - (The State) Carrol Terry Fogle, 52, of Neeses, SC, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at Neeses Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Boyleston and Rev. Allen Elder officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. Mr. Fogle was born in Orangeburg, a son of Carrol and Patsy Whittle Fogle. He was a member of Neeses Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the submarine division. He was formerly employed in the Parts Department at Horne Motors. He was a former member of the Neeses Fire Department and Goose Bay Hunting Club in Bamberg. Survivors include his parents of Neeses; a brother, Jackie (Ruth) Fogle of Neeses; and a sister, Donna (Bert) Sandford of Cope. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Friday before the service at the church, and other times at the home, 6385 Savannah Highway, Neeses. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North (www.mcalhanyfh.com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Neeses Baptist Church Building Fund. - (Courier-Post) ZAWOYSKY,Steve William, 58, of Pennsauken, NJ, passed away on July 9, 2009 after a brief illness. Born December 16, 1950, he was a son of William and Olga Zawoysky and was raised in Industry, PA. A 1968 graduate of Western Beaver Jr./Sr. High School, Steve served in the Navy as a Submariner and received a Vietnam Service medal. Steve was a member of the AMVETS Post #101 in Pennsauken, New Jersey where he had many good friends that enjoyed his cooking, earning his nickname "Menu". Steve was well known for cooking Thanksgiving dinners for the homeless and needy in the area. Steve is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Wicks, father, William Zawoysky, three sisters Nina Madrid, Darlene Marshall, and Tanya Issertell, and six brothers, William N., Michael, Raymond, Donald, Edward and Steven Zawoysky. His five granddaughters live in the Chicago area. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Memorial service and celebration of Steve's life Saturday (7/18/09) 1 PM at the AMVETS POST 101, 519 June Rd. Delair NJ 18, 2009. Steve will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA on Tuesday July 21st at 11AM. Info and guest book: www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com [Not sure about this one – Pig] - (The Augusta Chronicle) William A. Blount of Augusta, GA entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Mr. Blount was a native of Richmond County, Ga.; joined Jordan Grove Baptist Church; a graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School in 1962; a 20 year Veteran of the United States Navy and was awarded Honorary Dolphin Medals for his courageous service as a Submariner; a former employee of Grace Wood State Hospital and worked at the V.A. Medical Center. Survivors are his wife, Patricia Robinson Blount; father-in-law, Harold (Gail) Robinson; three daughters, Dianne Tenney, Tonya (Levon) Freeman and Sherrilyn Williams; three sons, Richard Blount, William A. (Beulah) Blount, Jr., Andrew (Harrietta) Blount; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma (Herbert) Lynch; five sisters-in-law, Anreita Hammonds, Daisy Williams, Audrey (Bobby) Walker, Linda Robinson and Sherry (Russell) Jones; two brothers-in-law, Rodney (Deborah) Robinson and Billy Robinson; devoted grandson, Calvin Williams, Jr.; devoted nephew, Russell Jones, III and devoted friend, John Rhoney. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Friday, July 17, 2009 from 6 to 7 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Mausoleum with Rev. J.L. Stokes officiating. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com | ||
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