Dorothy J. Belliveau

YORK BEACH - Dorothy J. "Dottie" Belliveau, 58, of 15 Belmont Ave., died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at her home after a lengthy period of illness.

Born May 8, 1941, in Boston, she was the daughter of William E. Sr. and Kathleen (Kemmitt) Mahoney. She was a 1959 graduate of St. Rose High School in Chelsea, Mass.

From 1979-1999, she was the administrative assistant to the town manager of York.

She was a communicant of St. Christopher-by-the-Sea Church in York.

She enjoyed traveling and walking, and also knitting, sewing, quilting, crocheting and cooking.

She was the wife of Andrew J. Belliveau of York Beach.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Dawn M. Belliveau of Portland and Michelle L. Belliveau of York; her father and stepmother, William E. Sr. and Dorothy Mahoney of York Beach; two brothers, William E. Mahoney Jr. of York and Ronald Mahoney of Beverly, Mass.; and one sister, Kathleen Gatto of Tucson, Ariz.

She was predeceased by her mother, Kathleen L. Mahoney, who died in 1975.

Richard E. Pickford

DUBLIN, N.H. - Richard E. Pickford Sr., 57, of Valley Road, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, N.H., after a sudden illness.

Born April 17, 1943, in Peterborough, he was the son of the late William F. and Charlotte (Cutter) Pickford. He was a 1961 graduate of the former Peterborough High School. He had been a resident of Dublin for the past five years and previously lived in Jaffrey.

He had trained as an auto body repairman at Mercier's Garage in Peterborough. He later worked for Hayes Motor Sales in Jaffrey where he further learned his craft. In 1967, he started Kustom Valley Auto Body in his father's garage on Valley Road in Dublin. He later moved the business to Jaffrey, where he continued to operate until 1985. He then purchased the former Arista Chevrolet building in Peterborough where he continued the auto body repair business along with Pickford Jeep and Eagle. He sold this business in 1989. He then became a licensed real estate broker and established Pickford Realty in Dublin. He and his wife currently owened and operated Kids Club ChildCare Center in Jaffrey.

He was a former member and past president of the Jaffrey Lions Club. He was a former member of the Peterborough Lions and was a member of the Monadnock Rotary. He was a charter member of the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce, a former Cub Master of the Jaffrey Cub Scout pack.

He was a racing enthusiast and a former owner and driver of a NASCAR modified race car.

He enjoyed and supported youth baseball and basketball. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Keene Country Club. He was a member of the Contoocook Valley Board of Realtors.

He was the husband of Renee (Letorneau) Pickford for 19 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Pamela LaFleur of Peterborough and Linda M. Rautio of Temple; two sons, Richard E. Pickford II of Portsmouth and William C. Pickford of Dublin; seven grandchildren; an aunt; an uncle; and several cousins.

He was predeceased by a brother, William C. Pickford.

Helen Podbielski

ERIE, Pa. - Helen Kondzielski Podbielski, 82, a resident of Western Reserve Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at Saint Vincent Health Center.

Born Jan. 2, 1917, in Oil City, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Schor Kondzielski.

She worked as a waitress for the Sportsmen's Athletic Club in Millcreek Township and also for General Electric Co. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church and the Polish Falcons Club.

She enjoyed gardening.

She was the wife of the late Edward Podbielski, who died in 1984.

Survivors include four daughters, Edwina Grolemund of Lake Worth, Fla., Mrs. Albert (Sylvia) Stewart of Portsmouth, N.H., Dorothy Wiharski of Erie, Pa., and Geraldine Strain of Cambridge Springs, Pa.; two sisters, Lottie Balahosky of Youngstown, Ohio, and Marie Butterfield of Pensacola, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Frances Hallus, Josephine Condy and Wanda Karasinsky; and two brothers, John Grabowski and Thaddius Kondzielski.

A funeral Mass was held in Erie on Dec. 30, 1999, and was co-celebrated by her two grandsons, the Rev. John Santor and the Rev. Thaddius Kondzielski.

Louis W. Trudeau

HAMPTON - The funeral for Louis W. Trudeau, 76, of 19 Hemlock Haven, was held Friday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Hampton.

The Rev. Daniel J. Sinibaldi, associate pastor, was the celebrant; acoloytes were Larry Murphy, Rudy Begin and Robert Grissemeer. Organist was Nelson K. Ward and the soloist was Patricia Mackensen.

The readings were by Sister Doris Ouelette, C.S.C., and the gifts were presented to the altar by Heath Dion and Lisa Checkalski. Words of remembrance were offered by Heath Dion. The flag covering the casket was presented to his widow, June E. Trudeau.

Pallbearers were Richard Dion, Heath Dion, Jack Kavanagh, Gary Checkalski and Robert Wuchert. Cremation followed in the Phoenix Crematory, Hampton.

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