Gloucester, MA — Mildred Pauline Scola, 94, of Gloucester, Mass., beloved wife of the late Jerome Scola, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, at Golden Living Center, Gloucester. Millie Chiancola was born in Boston on April 21, 1919, to Mary Gagliano and Samuel Chiancola. Millie became a meticulous sewer at a very young age, and worked as a stitcher for Universal Coat, and later for Mighty Mac in Gloucester for many years. Millie taught evening classes in doll making at Gloucester High School. Millie donated dolls to raise money for the Special Olympics. Her interests in arts and crafts were insurmountable. Millie was a very talented crafts woman. She was an expert quilter and sewer. Millie was very artistic in painting with watercolors and drawing with charcoal. Her talents in arts and crafts grew throughout the years with her making handmade gifts for her family. She continued her interest in crafts well into her 90s. She was a member of the Madonna Del Rosario Society for many years, and was a parishioner of the Holy Family Parish. She had a great love for her family.
Mildred Michalina Pauline Scola, 94
Priscilla (Kippy) Olivette Kippen Travers, 93
Valparaiso, FL — Priscilla O. Kippen, 93, died at her home in Valparaiso, FL on May 13, 2013. She was born on September 17, 1919 in Gloucester, MA to Alma Melissa Miller and Lambert Forrest Kippen.
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Antonio D.F. Pata, 77
Gloucester — Antonio D.F. Pata, 77, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family in the Addison Gilbert Hospital, following an extended illness. He was the beloved husband of Maria Alice (Oliveira) Pata.
Frank A. Ciaramitaro, 82
Boston, MA — Frank A. Ciaramitaro, 82, passed away on May 21, 2013, in Boston MA. Frank was born in Gloucester on August 19, 1930, and was the son of the late Vincent and Lena Ciaramitaro.
Evelyn A. (Jacobs) Fleming, 85
Gloucester, MA — Evelyn A. (Jacobs) Fleming, 85, wife of the late Edward F. Fleming, of 66 Poplar Park, Gloucester, Mass., died on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2013, at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Kenneth Andrew Anderson, 84
Annandale, Virginia — Kenneth Andrew Anderson, age 84 of Fairfax, Virginia passed away, peacefully at home on June 1, 2013 surrounded by his Wife and Children
Salvatore G. “Torrie” Ciaramitaro, 62
Gloucester — Salvatore G. “Torrie” Ciaramitaro, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2013, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.
Angelina L. Libro, 78
Gloucester, MA — Angelina Lorraine Libro, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2013. She was born on July 23, 1934, the only child to Nicole and Santina (Palmisano) Bertolino, in Gloucester, Mass. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Lorraine Libro and nephew, Michael Libro. She was married for 47 years to Allan who also preceded her in passing in 2002.
Alcides O. Padre, 90
Gloucester MA — Alcides “Al” Padre, 90, husband of the late Julia Francis Padre, passed away on June 6. He was born in Ilhavo, Portugal, and was the son of the late Jose and Maria (Tourega) Padre. At an early age, he immigrated to the United States, and began fishing aboard several Gloucester commercial vessels.
Douglas Davis, 80
Plymouth Ma — Douglas Markuson Davis died May 7, in Plymouth Mass. He was born February 9,1933, in Gloucester Mass., to the late Theodore and Catherine Davis.
Flora S. (Corra) Crowder, 95
Salem — Flora Sylva (Corra) Crowder, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 8. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Crowder, formerly of Albany N.Y.
Louise M. Fortunato, 94
Beverly — Louise M. (Witham) Fortunato, passed on June 6, 2013. Louise was born, one of 10 children of Zebulan and Annie Witham in Ipswich, Mass. Louise lived in Ipswich through her junior year of high school when her family relocated to North Reading. She graduated and was employed by the school superintendent’s office.
Mary R. (Brennan) Swinson, 80
Gloucester, MA — Mary R. (Brennan) Swinson, 80, of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Ann L. Cooney, 82
Gloucester, MA — Ann Cooney died Monday, June 10, at Seacoast Nursing and Rehab.
Umberto Cocchiarella, 88
Destin, FL — Umberto Rudolph (Rudy) Cocchiarella, age 88, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Crystal Bay Senior Living, Destin FL. He was born June 9, 1924, in Newark, NJ, to Angelo M. Cocchiarella and Rosina Petella Cocchiarella. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Louis, Otell, and Napoleon, and one sister, Mafalda.
Deborah C. (Palk) Woundy, 57
West Gloucester — Deborah C. (Palk) Woundy, 57, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013, at the Addison Gilbert Hospital, following an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Daniel P. Woundy, who passed away in June of 1998. They had shared thirteen years of marriage.
Marilyn J. Steele, 74
Gloucester, MA — Marilyn J. Steele, a longtime resident of Lanesville, died peacefully at the Fisher House of Amherst on May 23, 2013. She was the beloved daughter of the late Russell and Nora (Reddington) Steele, and sister of the late Russell E. Steele. Marilyn was originally from Braintree, Mass., where she attended elementary and high school, and was a drummer in the town’s marching band. Marilyn graduated from Boston University’s Sargent College in 1959, and taught physical education in the Arlington Public Schools. She moved to Lanesville in the early 1980s, fulfilling a longtime dream of living near Plum Cove Beach, where she had spent many happy days as a child. Marilyn was proud of her Swedish heritage, visiting Sweden several times, and was a member of Spiran Lodge in Rockport for many years. She was an accomplished knitter, and loved swimming in Folly Cove, walking her beloved Bernese Mountain dogs at Halibut Point, and biking on the trails of Dogtown.
Rena R. Laughlin, 89
Gloucester, MA — Rena (Calledare) Laughlin, 89, of Gloucester, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 5, 2013, after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late John M. Laughlin, who died in 2009.
Carol Tyack
Wenham — Carol Tyack, born on September 4, 1932, the daughter of the late Harold and Gretchen Weston, passed away peacefully on July 5 at home with her family. She was a graduate of St. James High School in Salem, Mass., and worked several years as a dental assistant, and at North Shore Children’s Hospital as a unit secretary. Carol often stated her greatest pleasure in life was raising her four boys.
William F. Hinckley Sr., 78
Gloucester, MA — William F. “Bill” Hinckley Sr., 78, husband of Ann R. (Seavey) Hinckley, of Gloucester, died on Sunday morning, July 7, 2013, at Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Beverly.