Peter M. Weiers

EXETER - Peter M. Weiers, 79, of 5 Spruce Court, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born Jan. 29, 1920, in Sturgis, S.D., he was the son Henriette (Richards) and Peter M. Weiers. He grew up in South Dakota.

He was stationed in Europe for 3^4 years while serving in World War II. Later, he worked for Exeter & Hampton Electric Co. and retired after 28 years.

He was a devoted member of St. Michael's Church in Exeter. He will be remembered for his love of children, devotion to family, and terrific cooking. He also was an avid gardener.

He was the husband of the late Helen "Nellie" (Callahan) Richards for 56 years.

Survivors include two sisters, Mary of Arizona, and Ann of Idaho; four brothers, Patrick of Arizona, and John, Dave, and William "Mike" of South Dakota; four children, Carl Bristol of Nottingham, Edna Alice Nickerson of Dover, Paul Bristol of Raymond, and Marion Bristol of Exeter; four granddaughters, Karen Atherton of East Lebanon, Maine, and Michelle Lagasse, Julie Mortlock and Amanda Bristol, all of Exeter; four great-grandchildren, Joelle Bristol, James and Phillip Atherton, and Sean Lagasse; and many nieces and nephews in South Dakota, Arizona, and New Hampshire.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Daniel, Alfred and Emmett, and three sisters, Pauline, Maxine, and Dorothy.

Ellen M. McCue

HAMPTON - Funeral services for Ellen M. McCue, 83, of 104 Mace Road, were held Saturday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Hampton. The Rev. Michael J. Griffin, senior priest, officiated. Nelson K. Ward was organist. Acolytes were Jerry Soucy, Larry Murphy and Dick Violet. Her sisters, Venita Brown and Rita Dufour, extended the pall.

Readings were offered by Paul Dufour and Dr. John F. McCue. The gifts were presented by Eileen Gagnon and Kathie Floyd. Words of remembrance were offered by Sister Doris Ouellette CSC

Pallbearers were Warren Brown, Eugene McCue, Gary Gagnon, Brian Maillet and Kenneth Brown. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, with committal prayers offered by the Rev. Griffin.

Mary E. Martin

YORK BEACH - Mary E. Martin, 84, of Long Beach Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at York Hospital after a brief period of illness.

Born Jan. 24, 1915, in Chelsea, Mass., she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Bell (Strong) Whittaker. She was a 1933 graduate of Chelsea High School. A hair dressing school graduate, she was one of the first female barbers in Malden, Mass., in 1934.

She lived in Saugus, Mass., from 1941 to 1948; in Melrose, Mass., from 1948 to 1962; in Topsfield, Mass., from 1962 to 1978; and in York Beach from 1978 to the present. She summered at York Beach for the past 77 years.

She was the wife of Milton T. Martin Sr. for 63 years.

In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Milton T. "Sandy" Martin Jr. of Durham, Paul J. Martin of Derry, and Dr. Jeffrey E. Martin of Windham, Maine; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Henry J. Tonole

KITTERY - Henry J. Tonole Sr., 93, of 37 Rogers Road, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at The Edgewood Centre after a brief period of illness.

Born Jan. 28, 1906, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Bonelli) Tonole and was educated in Webster, Mass., schools.

He was employed by Connolly Bros. Inc. of Beverly Farms, Mass., from 1929 to 1931. During this time, he constructed swimming pools, tennis courts, and did landscaping. He was employed at Highland Farms, York, from 1931 to 1953. From 1953 until his retirement, he was employed by the John Howells and William Howells families of Kittery Point, and Polly Howells Werthman, Spruce Creek, Kittery Point. He was a very knowledgeable gardener and landscaper.

He was the husband of the late Ann (Fitzgerald) Tonole, who died in 1985.

Survivors include a son, Henry J. Tonole Jr. of East Providence, R.I.; two granddaughters, Karen T. Perry of Carolina R.I., and Pamela Tonole of East Providence, R.I.; and a great-granddaughter, Michaela E. Perry.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph, Louis and John, and by his sister, Theresa Tonole Krossner.

Josephine Trefethen

PORTSMOUTH - Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine (Philbrick) Trefethen, 99, of 22 Tuck Road, Hampton, were held at Buckminster Chapel, Portsmouth, on Friday. The Rev. D. Jeffrey Dietrich, pastor of the Bethany Congregational Christian Church in Rye, officiated.

In attendance were representatives from the Bethany Congregational Christian Church, Rye Fire Auxiliary, and the Rye Dining Needle Club.

Burial was in Central Cemetery Rye, with committal services by the Rev. Dietrich.

Bearers were Joshua Trefethen, Glen Trefethen, Gene Trefethen, Keith Trefethen, Quintin Trefethen, and Joe Scnerchia.

Dorothy V. Chaisson

PORTSMOUTH - Mrs. Dorothy V. (Dixon) Chaisson, 85, of 928 State St., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at The Edgewood Centre.

Born May 7, 1914, in Holliston, Mass., she was the daughter of Otto and Harriet E. Dixon.

She was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Portsmouth, where she enjoyed many church activities.

She was the wife of the late Gerald Chaisson.

Survivors include a daughter, Celia M. Russell of Kittery; a son, Raymond Chaisson of Kittery, Maine; three grandchildren, Sherri M. Lewis of Greenfield, Mass., Raymond N. Russell of Dover, N.H., and Julie M. Cross of Seabrook; three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Emily and Dylan; a sister, Mildred Haskell of Yarmouth, Maine; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Joseph O. Chaisson, in 1986.

Sandra L. Hills

KITTERY POINT - Sandra L. Hills, 48, of 75 Braveboat Harbor Road, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born July 13, 1951, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Herbert O. Goodwin of Portsmouth and Constance L. (Byers) Gallagher of York Harbor. She was a 1969 graduate of Traip Academy and graduated cum laude from the former Nasson College in Sanford.

She worked at York County Community Action Program as an outreach social worker in the Kittery office, serving the people of York County for the past 18 years.

She was an active member of the Second Christian Congregational Church, Frank E. Booma American Legion Post Auxiliary, Unit No. 6, and the Emerson Hovey VFW Auxiliary Unit No. 168, both of Portsmouth.

She was a founding member of the board of directors of Fair Tide, a nonprofit organization that helps the homeless and low-income families obtain housing. She was a member of the Senior Citizen Health Care Coalition, a member of the steering committee of the Community Wellness Coalition, a member of the board of the Community Health Connection, and served on the policy committee of the York County Child Abuse and Neglect Council.

In addition to her father and mother, survivors include her longtime companion, Arthur Vancour; a daughter, Candice Rogers; and a granddaughter, Chantal Rogers, all of Kittery Point; her stepfather, Robert L. Gallagher of York Harbor, two brothers, Angelo J. Muscarello of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mark T. Muscarello and his wife, Karen, of South Berwick; a sister, Debbie Theriault and her husband, Gerald, of Clearwater, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

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