Herbert H. Bierkan
Herbert H. Bierkan, August 26, 2010
Herbert H. Bierkan 86 of East Orleans died at his home Thursday, August 26, 2010. He was the husband of Louise (Hobbs) Bierkan for 19 years and the late Dorothy (Siegel) Bierkan for 42 years before her death in 1990.
Born in Hartford, CT, Mr. Bierkan was a 1942 graduate of Hartford Public Schools. He was a graduate of the American Institute of Banking, Hartford Chapter in 1952. Mr. Bierkan was vice president of Connecticut National Bank (Bank of America). He retired in 1985, [Read more …]
Ellen Babcock Cuda
Ellen Babcock Cuda, April 14, 2010
Ellen Babcock Cuda, of Boca Grande, FL, and East Orleans, MA, a former resident of West Hartford, CT, died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 14, 2010, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer.
Ellie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Richard S. Cuda; sisters, Jean B. Harbeck, Hartland WI, Dozie A. Sheahan, Bridgehampton, NY, Courtney B. Bourntraeger, Pittsburgh, PA; her children, Corinne C. Ackerman (Michael), Malvern, PA, Fred B. Cuda (Eileen), Longmeadow, MA, and Beth C. Baker (Todd), New Canaan, CT; and [Read more …]
James T. Roberts
James T. Roberts, December 16, 2009
James T. Roberts of East Orleans, devoted husband and father, on December 16, 2009, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jim had a tremendous zest for life and lived it in a very robust manner. Whether it was driving his own Austin Healey racing car, flying his plane, or guiding his boat among the currents around the Cape, Jim truly enjoyed life. His quick wit and humorous outlook showed that he was always looking for the brighter side and could find humor [Read more …]
Dr. George L. Robb
Dr. George L. Robb, October 19, 2009
Dr. George L. Robb, 74, died unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on October 19, 2009. A beloved pediatrician for 37 years, Dr. Robb graduated from Mt. Hermon in 1953, Harvard in 1957, and Harvard Medical School in 1961. After an internship at Children’s Hospital in Boston, he served as Captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg from 1962 – 1964. He then settled in Westwood and began his pediatric practice in Dedham.
George was passionate about sailing and spent many vacations [Read more …]
Edith (Edie) Williams Nearing Dunham
Edith (Edie) Williams Nearing Dunham November 6, 1922 – October 2, 2009
Edith Williams Dunham, 86, of Naples, Florida, St. Huberts, New York, and East Orleans, Massachusetts died Friday, October 2 in Naples. The daughter of Charles Wyatt Williams and Hope Johnson Williams, she was predeceased by her husband William Putnam Dunham and daughter Susan Hope Dunham.
Mrs. Dunham is survived by her sister, Susan Williams Miller of Carmel, California, three children: Sally Dunham Taylor of Aurora, Colorado, William Putnam Dunham, Jr. (Nelie Maitre) of [Read more …]
June Zenke
June Zenke, March 16, 2009
Zenke, June A. (Knapp) Age 79, of East Orleans & formerly of West Hartford, CT & Boston, MA passed away on Mon., March 16, 2009, at Cape Cod Hospital.
She was the wife of the late E. Robert Zenke. She was the daughter of the late Harold & Julia Knapp. She also leaves behind her brother Harold C. (Carol) Knapp of Chatham, MA. She leaves behind her step-children Elizabeth (Sam) Ball of Hamden, CT, Scott (Carol) Zenke of Farington, CT & Michael (Ellen) Zenke of West Hartford, [Read more …]