Deborah Ruth West, 73, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019. Deborah was born in Attleboro and was the daughter of the late Robert Turner and Esther (Leach) Turner.
Deborah graduated Attleboro high school and was employed at Poland Spring for many years and later worked as a finance agent for Talbots Financial until her retirement. Deborah was the former chairwoman of the Attleboro Little League Women's Auxiliary and in her spare time, enjoyed sewing and spending time in her garden. She also enjoyed meals at Spumoni's and trips to Bliss Dairy with her high school friends and was an avid New England Sports fan. Deborah had a special place in her heart for animals especially her beloved dogs, Rielee, Cleo and Samantha. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family and was a devoted grandmother to her only grandson Jaret Thomas West.
She is survived by her son, Timothy West of Pawtucket; brother, John Turner and his wife Sandra of E. Longmeadow; grandson, Jaret Thomas West and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Marianne Mitchell.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10am in the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home 126 South Main St., Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Burial will follow in the Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 5-8pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue.
Darwin Graham McClintock, 95, of La Crosse, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility.
Darwin was the great grandson of Hugh and Edith McClintock, who were early pioneers of West Salem. His father was born in Green's Coulee.
Darwin was born in New York City on April 9, 1917, the first son of Darwin Jay and Lillian (Graham) McClintock. He attended schools in New York City and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from 1942 to 1945, serving in the Philippines and New Guinea.
Darwin was married to Vera Gull in 1943, by Norman Vincent Peale at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1951, and was hired by Howard Hughes, and moved to Los Angeles to work for Hughes Tool Company. Darwin and Vera moved to Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., in 1957. Darwin worked in the aerospace industry at the beginning of early rocketry and aerospace exploration, which included satellites, astronauts, and exploration of the moon. Darwin then changed careers and worked for the Bechtel Corp., which took him from southern California to northern California to Saudi Arabia.
In 1973, Darwin met and married his second wife, Doris. They shared a love of poetry, classical literature, golf, watching baseball, and had many great travel adventures. He and Doris traveled throughout Europe, Egypt, and the British Isles.
Darwin was active in grassroots politics during the 1960's, including holding elected offices. He met and worked for many politicians of the time. He was always concerned with human rights and social justice. He loved to read, listen to classical music, good food, and hold a lively intellectual discussion. He enjoyed art, ballet, and symphony and was always acquiring knowledge on a wide range of topics such as astronomy, philosophy, physics, music, psychology, science and politics.
Darwin is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Eve Plank and Sue Laman; stepdaughter, Cindy Hitchman; stepson, James Severson; grandchildren, Laura and Robert; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera; his brother, Franklyn; and sister, Lillian Beckmeyer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., in the Faith and Life Center at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility. The Rev. Kimberly Jordan will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Elsa married Charles P. Washburn, Jr. on May 20, 1916. They had one child, Charles P. Washburn III, before Elsa passed away of influenza.
From "The Cambridge Chronicle", 5 October 1918:
WASHBURN—In Middleboro, September 21. Elsa, wife of Charles P. and daughter of Dr. Albert H. and Margaret P. Tuttle, of Cambridge, 25 years. Services at Hill cemetery, Middleboro, Wednesday, October 2, at 1 o'clock.