James R. Glidden

NEWINGTON - James R. Glidden, 77, of 19 Coleman Drive, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at his home.

Born Dec. 16, 1921, in Woodville, Maine, he was the son of Benjamin and Geneva R. (Lancaster) Glidden. He was a graduate of Winn High School in Winn, Maine.

During World War II, he served in the Navy.

Before retiring in 1984, he worked as a machinist for GTE.

He was a member of North Congregational Church in Portsmouth; St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM in Portsmouth; Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Portsmouth and Dover; N.H. Consistory 32 degree of Nashua; Bektash Shrine in Concord; Rivermouth Chapter No. 54 Order of the Eastern Star; NH LST Association; and Port City Chapter No. 3 DAV.

He was formerly a fireman for the Newington Fire Department.

He was the husband of the late Jean (Parslow) Glidden.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda L. McMillen and her husband, Rex D., of Portsmouth, and Terri-Lynn Lyon and her husband, Richard E., of Newington; five grandchildren, Brenda McCallister and Patricia Lyon of Graceville, Fla., Tania Lyon, Darlene Lyon and Gary Lyon, all of Newington; a great-granddaughter, Brittany McCallister of Graceville; and a brother, Ensley J. Tibbetts of Newington.

Harry E. Wallingford Sr.

ROCHESTER - Harry Erving Wallingford Sr., 59, of 22 Old Dover Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, at his home following a long period of illness.

Born Dec. 25, 1939, in Lebanon, Maine, he was the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Emily (Fogg) Wallingford.

He lived in Rochester for the past 39 years, after moving from Farmington.

During the Vietnam era, he served in the Army.

He worked construction at the Rochester Sand and Gravel Co.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 0060 in Farmington.

He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening.

He was the husband of Ruth (Berry) Wallingford for 40 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Harry E. Wallingford Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Milton, and Scott A. Wallingford and his wife, Stefanie, of Rochester; a granddaughter, Kelsey A. Wallingford of Milton; four brothers, Lewellyn Wallingford of Portsmouth, Clifford Wallingford of Somersworth, Roger Wallingford of Middleton, and Herbert Wallingford of Lebanon, Maine; and six sisters, Francis Gale of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mary Thibedeu of Lebanon, Maine, Harriet Wallingford and Edith Richardson, both of Farmington, Judy McCarthy of Rhode Island, and Barbara Boudreau of Lowell, Mass.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Wallingford and Alfred Wallingford Jr.

There will be no calling hours. A private family graveside service will be held.

Roland J. Paquette

RYE - Roland Joseph Paquette, 83, of 400 Brackett Road, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at the Webster at Rye Nursing Home after a long period of illness.

Born in Manchester, he was the son of the late Joseph Paquette of Chester and Marie Ida (Bourassa) Paquette of Manchester.

During World War II, he served in the Navy. He worked as a GS 12 inspector of quality insurance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until he retired in 1971.

He was a former member of the Portsmouth Lodge of Elks and the American Legion.

He was the husband of Madeleine Gertrude (West) Paquette.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Robert J. Paquette of Vero Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Joanne Nichols of Rye; a granddaughter, Michelle Kroitzsh; three grandsons, Rene, Robert and Allan Paquette; and a great-grandchild, Morgan Kroitzsh.

John Shea

PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for John "Jack" Shea, 68, of 106 Wentworth Road, were held Aug. 5, 1999. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception by the Rev. Edward J. Kelley.

Eileen Foley was lector. Marion Arnoldy was organist, and Jennifer Sanders was soloist.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, with the Rev. Kelley conducting the committal.

Pallbearers were John Barnes, Edward McAskill, William K. Gum Jr., Edward W. Storer, Edward A. Storer and Kathy M. Storer.

Piscataqua Chapter Disabled American Veterans conducted services Wednesday evening at the Farrell Funeral Home.

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