Viola Hoyt

PORTSMOUTH - Viola (Hodgkinson) Hoyt, 85, of 263 Rockland St., died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born Nov. 19, 1913, in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (McConnell) Hodgkinson.

She was formerly employed as a nurse's aide at the Mark H. Wentworth Home in Portsmouth. She was a foster parent at the Great Bay School and Training Center and had been a member of the Friends Program of Portsmouth for 20 years.

Survivors include a son, Gordon C. Hoyt Jr. of Burrillville, R.I.; two daughters, Mary S. Blanchette of Portsmouth, and Jean Mellor of Cranston, R.I.; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a brother, John Hodgkinson of North Scituate, R.I.; and several nieces and nephews.

John P. Poor

KENDUSKEAG, Maine - John Phillip Poor, 74, of Kenduskeag, died Friday, August 6, 1999, at his home after a brief battle with cancer.

Born Aug. 2, 1925, in Boston, he was the son of Clarence and Maude Poor.

He served in the Marine Corps during World War II in the South Pacific as an aerial photographer. He became a licensed pilot and flight instructor; working out of the White Mountain Airport in North Conway, N.H., and Dewitt Airfield in Old Town. Maine. He then worked as a news reporter for WLBZ Channel 2 in Bangor, Maine before taking a position as assistant to the general manager at WABI Channel 5 in Bangor. He was director of the Meals for ME program in Bangor for many years. He retired in 1989 from the public relations department of Eastern Transportation.

His lifelong love was photography, which he pursued professionally as "The Photographer." He worked out of his home, taking thousands of portraits, wedding photos and scenic pictures. He won many blue ribbons at the Bangor Fair. He also shared his love of photography with others as a photographic instructor at the YWCA in Bangor, the adult education center in Bucksport, Maine, and the University of Maine. His other interests included collecting old bottles, gardening, and HO railroading.

He was the husband of Alice (Haley) Poor for 45 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Christina Poor and David Ferrelli of Portsmouth, and Ann and Michael Kenny of Veazie, Maine; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Denise Poor of East Corinth, Maine; three grandchildren, Eric Ross of Bangor, Deidre Poor of East Corinth, and Bradly Kenny of Veazie; and many friends.

He was predeceased by a sister, Marilyn Wright; and a daughter, Katherine Poor.

Margaret M. Stone

ELIOT - Margaret Mary Stone, 76, of 7 Heather Road, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at the Harbor Home in York after a long period of failing health.

Born Nov. 29, 1922, in Somerville, Mass., she was the daughter of James and Anna (McKeough) Fitzpatrick. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Somerville with the Class of 1941.

For the past 23 years she was a resident of the Seacoast area. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portsmouth.

She was the wife of James Patrick Stone for 56 years.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Brian Patrick Stone of Eliot, and Paul J. Stone of Suffield, Conn.; six grandchildren, Gregory, Jennifer, Deborah, Matthew, Christopher, and Erin; two great-grandchildren, Patience and Thomas; and one sister, Claire Gauthier of Andover, Mass.

She was predeceased by a son, James Stone.

Earle Fox

PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Earle Fox, 86, of 928 South St., were held on Sunday from Buckminster Chapel in Portsmouth with services at Temple Israel. Rabbi Ira Korinow of Temple Emanuel in Haverhill, Mass., officiated.

In attendance were members of Temple Israel, including Brotherhood of Temple, Sister of Temple, and B'nai Brith. Also in attendance were members of St. Andrew's Lodge No. 56 F&AM of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Shrine Club, Portsmouth Kiwanis, Portsmouth Country Club, and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 97 of Portsmouth.

Burial was in Temple Israel Cemetery in Portsmouth, with committal services by Rabbi Korinow.

Bearers were Bruce S. Fox, Stuart S. Fox, Kenneth S. Fox, Daniel Fox, Michael Fox, Peter Fox and Matthew Fox.

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