Phyllis L. McGrath

VACAVILLE, Calif. _ Funeral services for Phyllis L. McGrath, 69, of 299 Shasta Drive, and formerly of Portsmouth, were held from Buckminster Chapel in Portsmouth yesterday. Jon Dillinger, minister of the Church of Christ in Kittery, officiated. Words of remembrance were given by her daughter, Donna (Southard) O'Brien, and granddaughter Melissa Robinson.

Burial was in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, with committal services by the minister, Jon Dillinger.

Bearers were Jack Donnell, Monte Cullen, Mikey Chirila, Wallace Tidwell, John Kluesner and John Bertrand.

Dorothy B. Withey

TUCSON, Ariz. _ Dorothy B. Withey, 82, former longtime resident of Portsmouth, died June 23, 1999, in Tucson.

She was the wife of James T. Withey.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Robert Merrill and Richard Merrill; two daughters, Barbara Ehnes and Marjorie Crook; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard A. Merrill Jr.

The family will hold private services.

Marguerite A. Kelly

RYE - The funeral for Marguerite A. Kelly, 84, of 496 Wallis Road was held yesterday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach. The Rev. Maurice Levigne, pastor, was the celebrant. Judy Kish was organist and pianist. Salvatore DiVincenzo was acolyte. The readings were offered by Laura Lee Kelly and Michael DeRocco. The pall was placed on the casket by Mrs. Kelly's three children, Richard Kelly, Nancy Kelly and Joan Kelly. Burial was in Central Cemetery with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Levigne. Pallbearers were George McCarthy, Richard Kelly, Michael DeRocco and Paul Kelly.

Clyde F. McKay Jr.

EXETER - Clyde F. McKay Jr., 72, of 1 Douglass Way, died Friday, June 25, 1999, at the Exeter Hospital after a brief illness.

Born March 24, 1927, in Dover, he was the son of the late Clyde F. and Kathleen E. (Robinson) McKay Sr. He attended local schools, and the University of New Hampshire.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines as a radar operator and an MP patrol officer.

He graduated from an apprentice program at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he worked many years as a supervisor and ran the apprentice program.

He was a life member of the National Association of Superintendents of U.S. Naval Shore Establishments; a member of the Exeter Lions; an active participant in the Exeter Little League and the dedication of the Paul Currier Field.

His hobbies included spending time with his grandchildren; traveling, mostly to Hawaii; collecting mini-cars; and collecting hats.

He was the husband of Winnifred "Winnie" (Goodwin) McKay of Exeter.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Clyde F. McKay III of Salem, Mass., and Robert A. McKay of Exeter; four daughters, Janice A. McKay-O'Brien of Lee, Cheryl A. Wiscarva of Portsmouth, Colleen E. Schrier and Debra K. McKay, both of Exeter; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Edwin F. Woody

PORTSMOUTH - Funeral Services for Edwin F. Woody, 62, of 630 Colonial Drive, were held Wednesday at St. James Church. The Rev. Agapit Jean and the Rev. Stephen Aldrich conducted the service. Acolytes were Joanne Green, Jane Millette, Theresa Hickey and Richard Ward. The organist was Jean Gross and the soloist Julia Lanter.

A poem was read by his daughter, Shelly Mokas; and a letter from his wife, Nancy (Connors) Woody, was read by Al Yazbick.

In respect for Mr. Woody's position as a safety analyst for the Department of Defense, school buses at all American military bases in Europe were stopped at the time of his funeral service.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery with the Rev. Jean conducting the committal. Bearers were Erin Woody, Kevin Woody, John Mokas, Al Yazbick, Carl Plasch and William Bartlett. A color guard from Hanscom Air Force Base provided full military honors at the cemetery. The flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to his wife.

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