Obituaries
Holt, Donald
1/31/2012The Rev. Donald Holt died on January 31st. Please keep Don’s wife, Deborah, and his family in your prayers. A Memorial Service for Don will be held this Saturday, February 4th at 1:00 PM at the First UMC of Chatham, MA, located at the corner of Main St. and Cross St. Deb has requested that those clergy who plan to attend wear a stole in remembrance of Don and his faith filled ministry. Don served 36 years in the New England Conference at churches in Massachusetts including churches is...
Watts, Ned C
11/18/2011The Lord called Rev. Ned C. Watts home on Friday, November 18. Ned was a resident at Rivercrest Nursing Home at the Deaconess Abundant Life Community in Concord, MA. Ned served Aldersgate in Chelmsford, Weston United Methodist Church, Wesley in Worcester, and First United Methodist Church in Westborough all in Massachusetts. Ned also served as District Superintendent of the RISEM District. Please hold his wife, Joan Mortimer-Watts, and his family in your prayers. A celebration of the...
Dupee, Richard
10/22/2011The Rev. Richard W. Dupee passed away Saturday night in Rhode Island. A Celebration of his Life is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at Crawford Memorial UMC, 34 Dix Street, Winchester MA 01890. Cards may be sent to Bonnie Dupee and the family, including his son The Rev. Eric Dupee, minister of Crawford Memorial, at that address as well as 65 Benedict Road, Warwick RI 02888. The obituary is to be posted in the Thursday edition of the Boston Globe. Rev. Dupee served...
Russo-Parks, Jean
10/4/2011It is with great sadness I send this message; Rev. Jean Russo-Parks, pastor of Wesley UMC in Lincoln RI passed on Tuesday morning, October 4th. Here is a copy of the message posted by her husband Paul on her care page this morning, The lord has finally taken Jean Home. She passed this morning around 3:30 AM. The people at Hospice said it was one of the most beautiful passing they have ever seen. She looked beautiful and at peace. I once again thank you all for your wonderful prayers,...
Akeley, Gary
8/4/2011There will be a celebration of Reverend Gary Akeley’s life on Saturday, August 6 at 1:00 at the Randolph UMC with a collation to follow. There will be no calling hours. Gary served many churches in Maine. He served Pembroke, Columbia Falls, Orrington, Strong, Salem, Westbrook and South Portland (Elm St.), Randolph and East Pittston. He was also the Maine Conference Youth Director and dean for many years at Camp Mechuwana. Messages of Condolence may be sent to his wife, Bonnie Akeley 18...
Jernigan, Rev. Dr. Homer
7/30/2011A retired UM minister, Homer served as a theological educator, psychologist, and long-time faculty member at Boston University School of Theology. A Memorial service will be held at Kendal at Hanover, 80 Lyme Road, Hanover NH at 2:00PM on September 17th. and at the United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock St, Auburndale MA at 2:00PM on September 18th. Condolences can be sent to his wife: Mrs. Jeanne Nolte Kendal at Hanover 80 Lyme Road #306 Hanover NH 03755 Please...
Plummer, Robert
7/19/2011Rev. Robert Plummer, a retired minister, died on Tuesday morning July 19 at Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. Bob served churches in York, Waldoboro, Lewiston, Brunswick, and Rumford, Maine. Visiting hours will be on Thursday July 21 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Meaders and Sons Funeral Home on 3 Franklin St. in Rumford. The funeral will be on Friday July 22 at 11am at Meaders and Sons.Words of condolence may be sent to his wife Phyllis Quinn-Plummer, PO Box 407, Dixfield ME 04224. Please keep...
McGaw, Kyle
5/25/2011The Reverend Kyle McGaw passed away on Wednesday May 25 at his home in Manchester, CT. He had recently been hospitalized at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge MA, and at Manchester Memorial Hospital. A memorial service, celebration of Kyle's life and ministry and reception will be held at North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker Street, Manchester, CT on TUESDAY MAY 31, beginning at 6:30 pm. The family requests that clergy wear colorful vestments in honor of Kyle's approach to...
Reeves, Marion Francis
5/23/2011The Rev. Marion Francis Reeves died on Monday, May 23rd. He served at Marlboro, East Natick, and First: Newton UMCs in MA and was a Professor at Bentley College before his retirement in 2000. Condolences can be sent to his spouse Ann Reeves 235 Dale St. Waltham MA 02451-3771 Please keep Ann and all of their family in your prayers.
Whiting, Ann
3/28/2011Rev. Ann Whiting, Deacon in the New England Conference died this morning, Monday, March 28. Ann was the editor for Zion's Herald and the New England United Methodist Review from 1989 until 1996 and the Editor for CrossCurrents & Zion' s Herald in 1997. She then served as editor for the Michigan Christian Advocate from 1998 until 2009. Condolences can be sent to her son and daughter-in law, Will & Becca Whiting, at 3 Jack Henry Dr., Windham CT 06280. The funeral service for The Rev. Ann...
Kooker, Franklin
3/10/2011The Rev. Franklin Kooker died on March 10, 2011. Rev. Kooker, a retired elder in the New England Conference, served churches in Chelmsford and Medford, MA and also served as the Director of Camps & Conferences of the New England Conference. His spouse, Demaris, is currently receiving chemotherapy treatment. Condolences may be sent to her daughter's home at 29 Great Rock Road, Sherborn, MA 01770. After April 1, condolences may be sent to the Kooker's home at 141 Great Pines Drive, Mashpee,...
Palmer, Philip Gray
2/5/2011Rev. Philip Gray Palmer HALLOWELL -- The Rev. Philip Gray Palmer, 82, of Hallowell, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta after a more than 16-year journey with Parkinson's disease that ended with a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 5, 1928, in Augusta, the son of George Edward and Josie (Gray) Palmer. Phil received his high school diploma from Stony Brook School in Long Island, N.Y. He received undergraduate degrees from Gordon College in Boston,...
Camp, John
1/18/2011The Rev. John L. Camp, retired elder of the New England Annual Conference, died, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Survived by wife, Joan, and by his children, Mary Beth Howard and her husband Kent of Charlton, MA and Karen S. Camp of Mashpee, MA; and grandchildren, David, Andrew, and Jacob. Rev. Camp served churches in Willimantic, Leominster, Westboro, North Attleboro, and Maynard, MA Visitation: 5 - 7 PM on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin...
Johnson, Evan
1/10/2011Evan R. Johnson July 28, 1926 - January 10, 2011 Evan R. Johnson died on January 10, 2011 in Bloomfield, CT where he had resided since 2007 at the Seabury Retirement Community. Following his retirement as a Methodist Pastor in 1991, he resided for 17 years in Westport, MA. Born in Portland, Maine, Evan attended Portland public schools, earned a BA from the University of Maine and graduate degrees from Columbia Teachers College, Hartford Seminary, and Andover Newton Theological...
Day, Roger
1/1/2011Please pray for the family of Rev. Roger U. Day, retired pastor from the Troy Conference, who passed away this week. Rev. Day lived in New Hampshire in his retirement and attended Grace UMC in Keene, NH. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Mary Lou Day, at 5 Skyview Cir., Keene, NH 03431. Calling hours are Thursday, January 6 from 6 – 8 pm at: Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St, Keene, NH The funeral is being hosted by Grace UMC of Keene, with services being held Friday, January 7, at...
Woodley, Vera
12/12/2010Jane Martin, daughter to Vera Woodley informed us that Vera died peacefully on December 12, 2010. Vera was the surviving spouse to The Rev. Seaton Woodley. Service will be held on January 15th, with the details to follow.Please keep the family of Vera Woodley in your prayers.
Marceau, Richard
12/7/2010Rev. Richard A. Marceau RUTLAND-Rev. Richard A. Marceau, 76 of Rutland died Tuesday morning December 7, 2010 in Clarendon following an automobile accident. He was born on February 6, 1934 on the family farm in Berlin the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Lennox) Marceau. Rev. Marceau graduated from the Northfield High School, Becker College and the Boston Seminary. He enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War; following his honorable discharge he became employed by the...
Huston, Robert
10/6/2010The Rev. Robert W. Huston died on October 6, 2010. Rev. Huston was a retired elder in the New England Conference having served churches in Weston, Malden, and Newtonville, MA. He also served as the General Secretary for the General Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, the Associate General Secretary for the Division of Ecumenical & Interreligious Concerns of the General Board of Global Ministries, and the General Secretary of the Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns. A...
Shippee, Robert
9/29/2010Of Plymouth, age 87, September 29 at South Shore after two strokes. A minister of The United Methodist Church, he served in churches in East Glastonbury and Uncasville, CT, Mathewson Street UMC, Providence, RI, UMC in Plymouth, and East Weymouth, MA, UMC in Avon, Niagara Falls, and Lancaster, NY. While in Avon he spent a year in an exchange ministry in Midlands England. Rev. Shippee leaves his loving wife Ruth Betty (Hutchinson) Shippee of Plymouth, their children Carol Manuel of Rochester, NY,...
Mathews, Bishop James K
9/8/2010Bishop James K. Mathews died on Wednesday morning, September 8, 2010. Bishop Mathews was one of the longest-serving bishops in the United Methodist Church. His career spanned many continents, including India, Africa, and Asia. Born in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, on February 10, 1913 Mathews was one of eight children born to Laura Mae Wilson Mathews and itinerant Methodist preacher James Davenport Mathews. Mathews received his B.A. from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee...