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| Howard D. Barnes, 86, of Hadley died December 28, 1996.
He retired in '75 from the University where he had been a laboratory technician at the
College of Food and Natural Resources. Previously, he was employed at Potter Grain and
Wirthmore Feed in Amherst. He was a Navy veteran of WWII having served as a quartermaster.
He was a 50 year member of the Pacific Lodge of Masons, a member of the N. Hadley
Congregational Church, a member of the Pelham Historical Society, the MA Audubon Society,
the American Legion Post 128 in Amherst and of the Amherst Rotary Club. After his
retirement, he was a volunteer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Amherst ATV 10. His
wife Gladys predeceased him. He leaves several nieces and nephews. |
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| Robert A. Leland, 86, of E. Bridgewater, a retired dairy
farmer, died July 15, 1997 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of E. Bridgewater,
he worked with his brothers on the family farm from '29 to '69. A recognized businessman
from '69 until his retirement in '79, he was manager of the Farmer's Cooperative Exchange;
state director of the MA Selective Breeding Association and executive director of
the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services of Plymouth County. He served on
the E. Bridgewater Zoning Board of Appeals, was treasurer of the E. Bridgewater Republican
Club, and director and president of the E. Bridgewater Cooperative Bank. He was a member
of the Union Congregational Church and served as deacon, moderator and vocalist in the
church choir. He was also a soloist and member of the Bridgewater Choral Society. He is
survived by his wife Frances, 3 sons, 2 brothers, 7 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. |
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| Frances (Sherburne) Musgrave, 87, of Phillipston, MA
died July 20, 1996 on Athol Memorial Hospital. She was an environment educator at the
Massachusetts Audubon Society in Boston and Lincoln from 1942 to 1974. As a result of her
many accomplishments, she was listed in the National Register of Prominent Americans, in
Women of Achievement and in Who's Who of American Women. While living in Marlborough, she
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After moving to
Phillipston she attended the Congregational Church there and was past president and
treasurer of its Ladies Benevolent Society. She was also a member of the Themis Chapter of
the Eastern Star. Besides her husband of 21 years, Harry Musgrave '29,
she also leaves a sister and 2 nieces. |
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| John J. Sullivan, 91, prominent in democratic politics
died in June 1997 in Stamford, CT. He was a resident in Fairfield. From '59 until
retirement in '83, John served 12 terms as town selectman of Fairfield. He was also a
delegate to several democratic national conventions and was a member of the electoral
college in '64. He was past president of the CT Conference of Mayors and served on the CT
State Port Authority. He belonged to many civic organizations and was designated a point
of light by President Bush. U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd called John an exemplary chief
executive and a fearless leader. Until his retirement, he owned and operated Sullivan's
Flower Shop in Fairfield which he opened in '36. His wife predeceased him. He is survived
by a daughter, a brother and 7 grandchildren. |
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