Ian Edward Fellows
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Ian Edward Fellows, beloved son of Kittery Point, Maine, residents Ken and Kristin Fellows, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Grand Rapids, of heart disease.
He was born Dec. 16, 1968, in Ann Arbor, Mich., raised in Newton, Mass., and graduated from Dickenson College with a bachelor of arts degree.
Ian entered the world of medical devices, and initially helped in the development and promotion of catheter-deliverable cardiac instruments. In 2002 in Grand Rapids, he co-founded four companies making dental and medical innovative devices. He was president of Informed Inc., a company creating a computerized program for providing complete information to patients about to have surgical procedures about the risks, benefits and outcomes of those operations.
He was entertaining, intelligent and quick-witted. His photographic memory and voracious reading helped him acquire a vast and enclyclopedic fund of knowledge. For recreation, he enjoyed racquetball, downhill skiing, sailing and especially flying lessons. His personality was distractingly engaging, and a strong asset in the business world and in his habit of making friends easily.
Ian is survived by his parents; a brother, Jesse; sisters Maria and Hannah; two sisters-in-law, Nathaly and Laura; and aunts, nephews and uncles, of whom Uncle John Fellows was his special friend and supporter.
A memorial service will be announced later this summer.
Kenneth R. Kruczek
PORTSMOUTH -- Kenneth R. Kruczek, 52, of Rockland Street, and formerly of Newmarket, died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at his residence.
Born March 23, 1954, in Exeter, he was the son of Chester J. Kruczek and Nellie (Przybylo) Kruczek. He lived most of his life in Newmarket and had resided in Portsmouth for the past 10 years.
Ken was an auto body technician. He was a former member of the Polish Club in Newmarket.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Chester A. Kruczek, who died in 1997.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph L. Kruczek and his wife, Carleen, of Newmarket; sisters Gail Ann Harris of Manchester and Tracey Lulek and her husband, Brian, of Brentwood; his stepmother, Alice Kruczek of Newmarket; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date. The funeral home may be reached at www.kentandpelczarfh.com.
Maybelle C. Marvin
PORTSMOUTH -- Maybelle C. Marvin, 95, of Sunbridge Care of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, after a period of declining health.
She was born in Bayone, N.J., the daughter of William and Lucinda (Watts) Crawford.
Mrs. Marvin lived much of her life in Stewart Manor, Long Island, N.Y. There she was active with the Boy Scouts, the Stewart Manor Fire Department Auxiliary and area senior citizens organizations. Before retiring, Mrs. Marvin worked as a baby nurse on Long Island.
She is survived by two sons, Addison L. Marvin Jr. of Portsmouth and Kenneth C. Marvin of Patchogue, N.Y.; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two husbands, Addison L. Marvin and Robert Orton.
A graveside service and burial will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Chicopee, Mass., at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Emmons Funeral Home of Bristol.
Mrs. Helena (Fisher) Palm
BRENTWOOD -- Mrs. Helena (Fisher) Palm, 79, of Brentwood, and formerly of Exeter, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood.
Born in Attleboro, Mass., on July 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Harriet (Sanderson) Fisher.
She attended Manchester schools and was a graduate of Cornell University. Mrs. Palm worked for many years at Kurtz' Restaurant in Exeter.
Mrs. Palm was a member of Rockingham County 4-H Horse Club Leaders Association.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence W. Palm, who died Nov. 1, 2001.
Survivors include her children, Thomas Palm of Exeter, Harriet Hoffmann of Hull, Mass., Cathy Lavery of Brentwood, and Susan Armstrong of Kensington; eight grandchildren, Mathew Armstrong, Megan Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Ryan Palm, Roshelle Palm, Raulee Palm, Joseph Lavery and Sean Lavery; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham County Nursing Home, 117 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833.
Mary Elizabeth Emerson Stevens
HAMPTON -- Mary Elizabeth Emerson Stevens, 96, of 87 Main St., died in her sleep on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Partridge House.
The daughter of Dr. Louville Eugene Emerson and Mrs. Mary H.A. (Fife) Emerson, she grew up in Cambridge, Mass., where she attended The Buckingham School and Radcliffe College.
The last member of her generation in her family, she is survived by her daughter, Martha S. Molloy of Newmarket; two sons, John E. Stevens of Sterling, Mass., and Eugene F. Stevens and his wife, Jody T. Stevens, of Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren, Sarah W. Molloy, William L. Stevens III, Aaron D.
Stevens and his wife, Kimberly B. Stevens, Liza C.
Stevens, Jonathan Drysdale Stevens and Jay Drysdale Stevens; two great-grandchildren, Mia M. Stevens and Kelsey E. Stevens; four nieces and nephews; and one great-niece and great-nephew.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal, Exeter, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Rockingham Land Trust, 8 Center St., Exeter, NH 03833; or to The Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301.
Brewitt Funeral Home, Exeter, is handling the arrangements. To sign an online guest book, visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.
WE REMEMBER: Married in 1931 to William Leonard Stevens Jr., her husband of 56 years, she moved with him to Exeter in 1942, where he taught English at Phillips Exeter Academy.
A devoted wife and mother, she was also committed to serving in the community. She held positions at The Academy Library, The Lamont Art Gallery and in the administrative offices of the school.
A loyal Democrat, she helped to found the Democratic Party of Exeter in the 1940s and she worked to support its mission for many years. She successfully re-established the defunct Radcliffe Club of N.H., which thrives to this day.
A lifelong lover of nature, of New Hampshire's White Mountains and of gardening, she was profoundly concerned about environmental issues and supported many conservation and preservation organizations.
Her children thank the staffs of Partridge House, of Haven Healthcare at Seacoast, and of the Seacoast Hospice for their sensitive and dedicated care of their mother.
