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IN MEMORIAM
2010:
 Satish
Nagpal, 58, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Milford Regional
Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer. Satish was born Oct. 9, 1951,
in Nairobi, Kenya, a son of Lal Chand and Chander Kanta (Khanna) Nagpal. He
grew up in London, and earned his bachelors degree in engineering from the
University of London. Satish met and married his devoted wife and partner of
29 years, Vijay (Dewan) Nagpal. Together they moved to the United States in
1985 and have lived in Mendon, since 2004. He is survived by his wife, Vijay;
two beloved sons, Sanjay and Sunil Nagpal, all of Mendon; his mother, Chander
Kanta (Khanna) Nagpal; a brother, Naval Nagpal; and a sister, Neelam (Nagpal)
Sheehan, all in London; nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A
brother, Yashvir Nagpal, as well as his father, Lal Chand Nagpal, predeceased
him. Satish worked for the past 25 years as an engineer for Raytheon
Corporation. He had an outgoing and gregarious personality for life, who could
make a friend with anybody and light up a room with his presence. Satish was a
passionate golfer who cherished his family and friends and their company.
Memorial contributions in Satishs name may be made to the VNA Care Network &
Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608 (www.vnacarenetwork.org/help).
Angie Pezza, a lifelong resident of
Natick, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010, at Wingate at Sudbury. She was 88
years old. Born in Natick, the daughter of the late Peter and Carmella (Quatrale)
Pezza, Angie was raised and educated in Natick, graduating from Natick High
School. She was employed for many years as a supervisor for the Raytheon
Corporation. Angie was a devoted and loving aunt to her many nieces,
nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She enjoyed gardening and knitting.
Angie was the dear sister of Frances Capobianco of Framingham, Ann Texeira
of Natick, and the late Emilio "Red" Pezza, Lena Pezza and Jennie Mazzarini.
Those wishing to remember Angie may do so through memorial donations to the
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Marlene S. McDermott, 51, of Ashland, died unexpectedly at her home June 7, 2010. Born in Salem Mass., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary McDermott. Marlene was a graduate of Northeastern University. She was employed with Raytheon in Woburn Mass. as a Logistics Administrative Specialist. She enjoyed following the New England sports teams and she was an avid tennis player. She enjoyed time spent with family, especially with her nieces and nephews. She leaves her two brothers; Henry McDermott and his wife Marsha and Mark McDermott and his wife Diane all of Danvers. Also leaving her nephews; Michael, Jeffrey and Patrick McDermott, one great niece and five great nephews.
May 26, 2010The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announces with deep sorrow the death May 25, 2010 of former Honorary Member, Philip “Phil” W. Cheney. Phil and his wife Leslie became Associates in 1994. He was elected a Member of the Corporation in 1994 and an Honorary Member in 2008. Phil was a member of the Business Development Committee (formerly the Office for Applied Oceanography Committee since its inception in 2006, and provided valued guidance in recent years as the Institution increased its attention to intellectual property issues. Phil also participated in the Science Partnership Program. Philip Warren Cheney was born in Portland, Oregon on December 3, 1935. Phil earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; he received his PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University. Upon graduation, Phil joined Raytheon Company and was affiliated with the company for over 40 years. While at Raytheon, he served as Vice President of Engineering; manager of the Digital Systems Laboratory; manger of the Bedford Laboratory; assistant programs manager, Patriot Programs; deputy programs manager, Hawk Programs; manager of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) program; and most recently as a consultant. In addition to Dr. Cheney being Adjunct Professor and Senior Consultant for Corporate Partnerships at Northeastern University, he also served as Vice President of Emerging Technology Division of Haber, Inc. During his career, he served as a board member of Emerson Hospital (former Chair); HRL Laboratories; Massachusetts Technology Collaborative; Massachusetts Microelectronics Center; and the John Adams Innovation Institute. Phil was a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (former board member). He was a member of the Aerospace Industries Association; American Defense Preparedness Association; and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Phil and his wife of 52 years, Leslie (Dineen) Cheney, lived in Concord, Massachusetts. In addition to his wife Leslie, he is survived by three children: Pamela, Christopher, and Stephen.
KUDLlCH, Robert Arey Age 83, of Old Neck Road in Scarborough, passed away on Jan. 4, 2010 at the Maine Medical Center. He was born in Pottsville, PA, in Jan. 16, 1926, a son of late Hans and Gladys Kudlich. Robert proudly served his country in WWll in the US Army Air Corps, training belly gunners for B17s. Mr. Kudlich received his Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College, his Master's Degree from Harvard University, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of lIIinois. Robert worked as an electrical engineer throughout his life. He began his career at Bell Laboratories in NJ, GM in Los Angeles, then on to AC Electronics in Milwaukee, Wis, and retired from Raytheon in MA. During his working years, he was a member of professional organizations such as the IEEE. Mr. Kudlich enjoyed wine, art - especially Northwest Native American art, and travelling. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara (Hodgkins) Kudlich. Robert is survived by his son Paul Kudlich of Harvard, MA; his fiancee June Jensen in Scarborough; brothers- Karl Kudlich of Upstate NY, and Alf Kudlich of NJ; sister Nan Cahill of Maryland; and grandchildrenNathan Robert Kudlich and Morgan Leigh Kudlich. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Heart As'soc:iation, 51 US Route 1, Suite M Scarborough, ME. 04074
BURKLEY, James Hogan "Jim" Of Wayland, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine J. (Raffaelly) Burkley of Wayland. Beloved father of Carla A. Burkley, MD and her husband William E. Talpey, MD of Auburn, ME and Julie E. Burkley and her husband Craig B. Wohlers of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of Emily R. Talpey and Benjamin W Talpey of Auburn, ME and Ava Burkley-Wohlers and Luke Burkley-Wohlers of Brookline. Brother of Gene Burkley of Erie, PA and Raymond Burkley of Sunnyvale, CA. . In lieu of flowers his family requests that memorial gifts in Jim's memory be sent to the James H. Burkley Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Sovereign Bank, 326 Boston Post Road, Route 20, Wayland, MA 01778.
 Randall
J. "Randy" Hogan, Jr., 84, died Wednesday May 11, 2010 at MetroWest Medical
Center after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family in his final
days. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor C. Hogan, six children
and 14 grandchildren. Randall and family lived for 47 years in Framingham and
10 years in Southborough. Son of Col. Randall J. Hogan, Sr. and Catherine
(Sheehan) Hogan, Randall was born in Burlington, Vt., and graduated from
Western High School in Washington, DC after living in many states as the son
of a career Army officer. He received a bachelor's degree in mechanical
engineering from the Massachusetts Institiute of Technology, and later
received a masters in mechanical engineering from Northeaster Univ. while
rearing six children. He worked 8 years for General Motors in Framingham and
retired from Raytheon after a 32 year career. In addition to his wife, Randall
is survived by his children: Kara Buzanoski and husband Gerald of
Northborough, Vesta Kosmo and husband Michael of Wellesley, Randall Hogan and
wife Sara of Orono, Minnesota, Christopher Hogan and wife Mary of Colden, NY,
Lawrence Hogan and wife Paula of Northborough and David Hogan of Worcester;
his grandchildren: Todd Buzanoski, Taryn Marquez & husband Jason, Timothy
Buzanoski & wife Caroline, Tefta Checola & husband Adam, Adriana Kosmo, Jenna
Kosmo, Stephen Kosmo, Christopher Hogan, Jr., Carolyn Hogan, Emily Hogan,
Kelly Hogan, Nicholas Hogan, Dallas Hogan and Daniel Hogan; a sister: Vesta
Flaggert of San Antonio, TX and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased
by his sister Catherine Hogan. Randall had a zest for life and had many
interests. He was a longtime active member of St. Jeremiah's Church, later St.
George's and finally St. Anne's Parish in Southborough. He achieved 4th degree
status in the Knights of Columbus, loved square dancing with Ellie, personal
computing and piloting single engine aircraft. He volunteered for decades at
MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, but his greatest passion was spending
time with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Randall's name
may be sent to: the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Turnpike,
Bensalem, PA. 19020 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
TASHJIAN, Aetna Retired Raytheon Executive of Weston, MA, 77. Passed away on May 8th, 2010 after a courageous battle with lung and bone cancer for the past ten months. He was originally from Watertown, MA and attended Northeastern University. After serving in the United States Air Force he began his business career with RCA and worked in the communications division for the Lunar Expedition module (LEM) program. While at Raytheon, Aetna was responsible for the flight testing of the AN/TPN-19 tactical air craft landing radar system still used by the United States Air Force. He managed a fixed base version AN/GPN-22 air craft landing radar system used by Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, and Korea. Aetna Managed the Italian Patriot Missile Program and later updates of the Patriot Missile System. He was instrumental with operation Desert Storm. Beloved husband for 55 years to Araksie Kalajian Tashjian. Devoted father of Stephen Paul Tashjian and his wife Melvina M. Tashjian, Gary Tashjian and his wife Lisa M. Tashjian and his loving daughter Roxanne Marie Tashjian. Loving grandfather of Whitney Nicole Tashjian and Alexandra Lucia Tashjian. Brother of Jacob Tashjian, John Tashjian and the late Charles Tashjian and Nellie Dorrill. Funeral services at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle St., Cambridge, on Wednesday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, WATERTOWN, on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Memorial gifts may be made to the Araksie and Aetna Tashjian Trust Fund at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 02138. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Lung Cancer Center. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.
Henry "Hank" Charles Howarth, 65, of Chino and previous San Dimas resident passed away May 4, 2010 in West Covina, CA. He was born May 1, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT. Henry received a B.S. in Engineering at M.I.T, and a Master’s Degree from N.Y.U. His career as an Aerospace Engineer spanned 35 years, most recently as an employee of Raytheon. Henry is survived by his wife, Julia Howarth; Daughters, Lyn Howarth and Sharlene Forbes; Grandsons, Jason and Ryan Forbes; Father, Henry Howarth; Brother, Glenn Howarth; and Son-In-Law, Robert Forbes. A memorial service will be held 11:.00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Funeraria Del Angel Pierce Brothers Griffith. Contributions may be made in Memory of Henry C. Howarth to Citrus Valley Hospice 820 North Phillips Avenue W. Covina, CA 91791 (626) 859-2263.
George Assad
James T. Hanson, 73, a lifelong resident of Maynard, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Wilma (Baldwin) Hanson. Born in Concord and raised in Maynard, he was the son of the late Henry T. and Alice R. (McDonald) Hanson. Mr. Hanson graduated from Northeastern University where he was elected to Eta Kappa Nu, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society. While in college he enlisted in ROTC, and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Raytheon as an engineer for over 47 years before his retirement. A radar systems specialist, he worked on many projects including the Patriot Missile System, and was awarded many patents for his inventions in the field. His 60 years of ham radio activities focused on DX Communication with verified individual contracts in over 320 countries. Mr. Hanson was very interested in genealogy, and had done extensive research on both his and his wifes ancestors. He loved sailing and spent many hours sailing with his wife on Newfound Lake in New Hampshire. He also served on the Planning Board for the Town of Maynard for 15 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and a grandson; James F. Hanson, wife Jessica and their son Taylor; and Thomas and Edward Hanson; a brother John Hanson and his wife Susan; two sisters, Alice Pillivant and Jeanne Hanson; brothers-in-law Dennis Baldwin, and Richard Blasing and sister-in-law Sharon Blasing
 Vernon
Francis Haverstick, 91, passed away February 11, 2010 in El Paso, TX. Born in
St. Louis, MO, November 3, 1918, Mr. Haverstick has been a resident of El Paso
since 1955. His dedication to the service of others will long be remembered.Vernon served in the Aleutian Island Campaign as an Army Air Corps Technical Sergeant Communications Chief during World War II. Upon honorable discharge from the Army (1946), he worked at Douglas Aircraft and then Raytheon Company (1949) in California. While there, he was a member of the test team that fired the first guided missile to shoot down an aircraft. The team also developed the Sparrow missile (Navy and Air Force) and the HAWK (Army). In 1955, he transferred to White Sands Missile Range and became a citizen of El Paso. From 1968 through 1983, Vernon worked on the Patriot missile as Engineering Manager and later as Chief Engineer and then Test Conductor.
Upon retirement, Vernon Haverstick began a rich and varied career as a
volunteer that spanned over two decades, involved many organizations, and
resulted in countless awards. He was a tireless advocate for the elderly and
disabled and was elected to seven terms in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature
(1988 – 2002). While there, Vernon submitted resolutions that, when enacted
into law, made mandatory eldercare training for all Texas health care
providers.
His involvement and leadership in local organizations included:
Northeast Civic Leaders Council - Treasurer responsible for funds raised for
the annual Northeaster Parade; Committee Member to establish the Chuck
Heinrich Park for fallen Police Officers and wrote the monument inscription.
El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District, Environmental Task
Force with Dr. Lawrence Nickey. El Paso Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) - Advisory Board appointee; In 1990, Vernon chaired a committee to
perform a wellhead survey of the 144 water wells that provide El Paso’s water.
Members of that committee received El Paso’s Volunteers of the Year Award in
1991. He helped write a “How-To” manual describing the methods utilized which
the EPA has distributed in many States throughout the country and has been
translated into several languages and distributed in other countries. The
committee won the 1993 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for their
work. It was through these efforts that the annual, international
Groundwater Hero Award was named for Vernon Haverstick in 1996 by The
Groundwater Foundation. Subsequently, seven members of this team surveyed the
water wells in the colonias. Their work was instrumental in bringing city
water to the City of Socorro.
Society for Professionals on Aging – Chaired a committee that surveyed and
inventoried all personal care homes in El Paso and then led a campaign to pass
an ordinance requiring all personal care homes to have food handlers’
licenses. Retirees Cabinet of El Paso – President, raised funds for Senior
Centers and worked with City Council to have additional centers built. Area
Agency on Aging - Advisory Board: Parliamentarian and Bylaws Committee Chair;
Bienvivir Senior Health Services - Board of Directors: Secretary and Finance
Committee.
Vernon helped organize the Area Network for Disabled and Aging (ANDA) in 1991
and served as a board member until his passing. In 2008, the Vernon Haverstick
Scholarship for Disabled Students was established. He and Ann Haverstick
received the Hidalgo Award from the Heftel Broadcasting Company for their
contributions to the El Paso/Juarez Hispanic community.
For almost 54 years, Vernon Haverstick was completely devoted to his wife Ann
and their family: James Haverstick, Pleasant Hills, CA, and Charles
Haverstick (Linda), Inola, OK; Jean Haverstick, El Paso, and Susan Haverstick,
Natick, MA, 8 grandchildren: Tina, Casey, and Sage Haverstick, Christyn
Drinkwin, Kathryn Maples (Christopher), and Luke Drinkwin II, Erika and Kara
Page; and 5 Great-Grandchildren, Jericho and Lora Bilbe, Ethan, Wyatt, and
Grant Maples. We will always remember and cherish his keen wit, immeasurable
kindness, and incredible intellect. Honorary pallbearers include: James
Haverstick, Charles Haverstick, Luke Drinkwin II, Bob Sorensen, Edward
McCormick, Howard Logsdon, Willie Padilla, Ed Gage, and Ray Klein.
The family would like to express their thanks to the oncology and ICU nurses
and staff at Sierra Medical Center, the Northeast YMCA Silver Sneaker class,
Bienvivir Senior Health Services board and staff, and Pastor Johann Caauwe for
his devotions and hymns
2009: Gordon WescottMay 04, 1926 - November 22, 2009
Gordon Wescott of Waltham, died Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2009, at Belmont
Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was 83.
Anthony J. Pacheco
Paul O.Ouellette
Francis X. (Bud) Jones David C. Crockett Arthur Hubert Robert O. Hofland Richard M. Lynch John G. Moy Roger Travers, age 65 passed away in January from a heart attack. He previously had been the General Accounting Manager at Raytheon Service Company prior to moving to Texas
2008: Madaleine G. Bennett, Vincent A. Doyle, Jr., Don Farinato, Bill Fisher,David Flower, Ken Hall, John W. Hanson, Kai H Jensen, Richard M. Lynch, Dick Powers, Walter Trainor Jr., Roger Travers, Colonel Benjamin Whitehouse, Bob E. Williams
More details below: Vincent A. Doyle, Jr. passed away. Vincent retired in 2000 and was a supervisor in Quality Control
Don Farinato passed away recently
Bill Fisher passed away, Tuesday morning, October 28. His wife Mildred called to let a member know and explained he had a serious stroke two weeks earlier.
Ken Hall passed away. (Added 4/16/08)
John W. Hanson (b. 1936), passed away , June 11, 2008. Mrs. John W. Hanson (Marylyn Rands) would like to hear from those of you who knew John. Mrs. John W. Hanson (Marylyn Rands) would like to hear from those of you who knew John. Her email address is marylynrands@verizon.net
Dick Powers passed away - he lived in Scarborough, ME and also James Cooney passed away May 3rd 2008. Jim retired from the Missile Systems Division, Shalimar Florida Office.
Bob E. Williams, 79 years old. Died in his sleep July 26, 2008 in a nursing home where he resided for the past two years. He was battling diabetes and dementia. He was the husband of Jeanne (Collier) Williams.�Mr. Williams was born February 17, 1929 the son of the late Charles E and Sylvia (Davis) Williams of Kansas.Mr. Williams lived in Concord, Mass for 45 years and raised six adopted children and one grandson. Bob worked for Raytheon for over 30 years as an Electronics Engineer and worked in many locations such as California, Lexington, Bedford, Wayland and Sudbury. Over the years he worked on many projects: Missile fire control systems for the "Demon", "Phantom" "Sparrow 3" and the "Sidewinder" Missiles. He was also involved in many Radar systems (Rampart, Amrad, and the ABM). Mr. Williams also demonstrated the first ever missile to missile intercept with target missile launched from Vandenberg AirForce Base in California. Bob retired from Raytheon in 1991. After retiring he enjoyed spending time with his family and the many grandchildren. The family is planning a memorial service at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord, MA on Sunday, August 24th at 1:00pm.If anyone would like further information they can contact me. Terilyn Costello at Tyngsteri@yahoo.com 978-399-3056 Madaleine G. Bennett It is with sadness that I notify you of the death of Madaleine G. Bennett on June 22. Madaleine was employed at Research Division from the early 1960s until 1981, when she retired from the Research Division library in Waltham. A former resident of Lexington, she died in Carleton-Willard Village, Bedford, at the age of 93. The family is planning a memorial service in First Parish Church on the green in Lexington at 11:00 AM on Weds., July 23. If anyone would like further information, they may contact me (see below). I wish my mother could have seen the photos taken by Hermann Statz at the 2008 Research Division Annual Luncheon. She would have recognized many faces. I was especially pleased to see the photos of Hugh Boyd, my mother's boss "back in the day." I send my very best wishes to you all, as I know my mother truly enjoyed working with you. Thank you for being a part of her life and her career. Regards, David Bennett; Simpsonville, SC c/o mgbennett@songfrog.us Office: (864) 421-1751:Home: (864) 675-9580
Kenneth A. Hall worked for Raytheon over 45 years; age 73. He died at his home on Sunday, April 13, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Maureen (McKay) Hall, originally of Andover. Mr. Hall was born on January 25, 1935, the son of the late Mary (Mullin) Ballard and Malcolm Hall, and was a proud life-long resident of Lowell. He attended Lowell High School and upon graduation served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during the Korean Conflict. He later attended Merrimack College. Ken worked for the Raytheon Corporation for more than 45 years. During his tenure with the company, he was a member of the team that manufactured the computer guidance system for the historic Apollo XI mission that landed Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin on the moon. He also led the NATO Sea Sparrow project in Brussels, Belgium and Naples, Italy and contributed to a number of other projects critical to U.S. national security including the Patriot Missile Defense System. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Hall also played a major role in the improvement of radar surveillance for international air traffic control systems from Harlow, England. After retiring, Mr. Hall enjoyed his grandchildren and was a regular volunteer in the Lowell Public Schools introducing elementary school children to a love of science. (Added 4/16/08) David Flower: Sadly, we were recently informed that David Flower, retired Director of Tax Affairs, passed away on February 28 in Natick, MA. (Added 3/14/08)
Walter Trainor Jr.
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died quietly in his sleep, February 13, 2008. He was born September 10, 1902
in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Edwin and Harriet Whitehouse. The youngest
of nine children, Ben attended the United States Military Academy at West
Point graduating in 1927. After a short period in the military, he began
work in the automobile industry in New York State, where he married the late
Monttreau (Young) Whitehouse. However, with the beginning of WWII, Ben
responded immediately to his country's call to duty and joined the Greatest
Generation serving in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He
retired from active military duty in 1957 to Wellesley, MA to work as a
Program Manager for Raytheon Corp. outside Boston. Ben again retired in
1967, but soon found himself working at The Babson Institute until 1991 when
he finally retired from work but remained active until his death. For the
past 11 years, Ben has lived at Epoch Assisted Living at Brewster Place in
Brewster, MA. As an original resident, he soon became known as The Colonel
to his friends and staff. He was an active member of the Northside United
Methodist Church and, at the time of his death, the oldest living graduate
of West Point. Ben lived his life according to the West Point motto of Duty,
Honor, Country and was truly an Officer and Gentleman. Surviving are
daughter Trudy Keefe, son Benjamin Whitehouse, Jr., niece Gloria Fridell and
their spouses; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great
granddaughter.