Fred A. Grandy

PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Fred A. Grandy, 84, of 160 Park St., were held Wednesday from Buckminster Chapel, with services at the First United Methodist Church, Portsmouth. The Rev. William T. Richards Jr., pastor, officiated.

Katherine Mathews was harpist and organist.

In attendance were members of the church; representatives from St. Andrew's Lodge, St. John's Lodge, Washington Chapter, Davenport Council, DeWitt Clinton Commandery, Scottish Rite Bodies of Portsmouth and Dover, New Hampshire Consistory, Portsmouth Shrine Club, Bektash Temple Shrine, York Rite College, AARP, NARFE and Rye Over 55 Club.

Burial was in Sagamore Cemetery, Portsmouth, with the committal service by the Rev. Richards.

The American flag that draped the casket was folded and presented to the daughter of the deceased, Debra Grandy.

Bearers were Kirk Whitmyer, Bobby Whitmyer, James Dumont and Joseph Trudel.

Largely attended Masonic services were conducted Tuesday evening at Buckminster Chapel by St. Andrew's Lodge, including Worshipful Master, Brian R. Sanderson; Senior Warden, Craig I. Brown; Junior Warden, Wor. Philip Fraser; Chaplain, Wor. Nelson D. Hersey, Secretary, Wor. Donald H. Ladd, Treasurer, Wor. Gerald F. Buehrer; Tyler, Wor. Knute Lundgren; Marshall, Wor. Edward Conway; Historian, Wor. Lynn J. Sanderson; Junior Deacon, Steven MacKenzie; Senior Steward, Ronald Pullium Jr., and Junior Steward, Alex Fogg.

Also assisting in services were representatives from the Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire; Grand Council of Cryptic Masons; St. James Lodge; St. Mark's Lodge; Naval Lodge; St. John's Lodge; Rising Star Lodge; and Jewell Lodge.

William F. Gilbert

HAMPTON - The funeral for William F. Gilbert, 70, of 8 Tuck Road, was held Wednesday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. The Rev. George E. Ham, pastor, was the celebrant.

Nelson K. Ward was organist and Patricia Mackenson was soloist. Acolytes were Edward Schreier, Paul Sullivan and Edward Wakeen.

Burial followed in High Street Cemetery, with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Ham.

Pallbearers were Hickory F. Gilbert, Roy C. Gilbert, Mark J. Gilbert, Kevin A. Gilbert, all sons of Gilbert Chris Gilbert, and Edgar Carreiro.

American Legion services were conducted Tuesday evening by Hampton's American Legion Post No. 35 under the direction of Joe Kutt, commander, with several members in attendance.

Richard A. Marcotte

NORTH HAMPTON - Richard A. Marcotte, 54, of 139 Mill Road, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at his home.

Born Sept. 26, 1944, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Marion L. (Hosmer) Marcotte and the late Leo A. Marcotte. He attended Portsmouth schools and had resided in Portsmouth before moving to North Hampton.

During the Vietnam War, he served as a paratrooper.

For 20 years, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center in Portsmouth.

He enjoyed woodworking.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his special companion, Kathleen Miller of Dover; a brother, Ronald Marcotte of Weymouth, Mass; a sister, Carol McCormack of Naperville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

Albert F. Wagemann

RYE - Albert F. Wagemann, 83, formerly of Sagamore Road, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at Seacoast Health Center in Hampton.

Born July 11, 1916, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frederick W. and Florence "Flora" (Koch) Wagemann. He had resided in Rye since 1965, moving there from Long Island, N.Y.

During World War II, he worked in the Defense Department. He worked as an accountant for United Technologies Corp. until his retirement in 1982.

He was a former communicant of St. James Church in Portsmouth.

He was the husband of the late Adelaide (Watson) Wagemann, who died in 1995, for 47 years.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews who live in New York.

He was predeceased by his two brothers.

Ruth I. Korpita

YORK - Ruth Ida Korpita, 73, of 18 Winterbrook Drive, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at Hartford (Conn.) Hospital after becoming ill while visiting her daughter.

Born June 23, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Alexander and Yvonne (LaFleur) LaBrie.

For many years, she worked as a secretary in the transportation department for the state of Connecticut.

She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church and a member of the York Senior Center.

She was the wife of the late Henry Korpita, who died in 1991.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Korpita, and his wife, Dorothy, of California; a daughter, Barbara Ottaviano of Wethersfield, Conn.; a brother, Theodore LaBrie and his wife, Frances, of Plymouth, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Gregory Korpita Jr. of Las Vegas, Matthew Korpita of Colorado, Lisa (Ottaviano) Zenobi and her husband, Gary, of Coral Springs, Fla., and Amy Ottaviano of Wethersfield; two great-grandchildren, Briana Rizzo of Wethersfield, and Jessica Zenobi of Coral Springs; and two nephews, Richard and Ronald LaBrie.

She was predeceased by a nephew, Robert LaBrie.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the State Veterans Cemetery, West Street, Rocky Hill, Conn. A memorial Mass at St. Christopher Church in York will be held at a later date.

Marjorie C. Gray

KITTERY - Marjorie C. Gray died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, in Elsah, Ill.

She was the daughter of Carol McKenna.

She was the wife of Henry W. Gray.

In addition to her husband, survivors include four children, Warren, Ken, Ron and Cheryl; and a sister, Marilyn McKenna.

Private services were held.

Marjorie C. Gray

KITTERY - Marjorie C. Gray died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, in Elsa, Ill.

She was the daughter of Carol McKenna.

She was the wife of Henry W. Gray.

In addition to her husband, survivors include four children, Warren, Ken, Ron and Cheryl; and a sister, Marilyn McKenna.

Private services were held.

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