Anthony Curro
M
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Brandon Michael Wallingford
M
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Diane Erma Becker
F, b. 13 July 1937, d. 14 May 2021
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| Birth* | Diane Erma Becker was born on 13 July 1937 in Delphi Falls, Pompey, Onondaga County, New YorkG.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Lawrence Earl Wallingford, son of Calvin Almon Wallingford and Adeline Hand, on 29 June 1956 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New YorkG.3 |
| Death* | Diane Erma Becker died on 14 May 2021 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New YorkG.4 |
| Her obituary appeared in the 22 May 2021 Syracuse Post Standard and read as follows:
Diane E. Wallingford May 14, 2021 Diane E. Wallingford, 83 of Cazenovia, passed away May 14, 2021 at Crouse Hospital. She was born July 13, 1937 in Syracuse, the daughter of Cramer and Gertrude Hobart Becker. She retired as a custodian at Cazenovia High School. Surviving: daughters, Karen Hanfield of Cazenovia, Nancy Kelly of Erieville, and Kathleen (Walt) Cook of Sheds; sons, Lawrence of New Woodstock and Calvin of DeRuyter; Six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Sr. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private in Erieville Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home DeRuyter, has arrangements.4 |
Citations
- Ancestry Family Tree, ancestry.com, (Becker Family Tree by ronjbecker, Diane Erma Becker page, <https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/120076457/person/270192019292/facts>).
- Her obituary says she was born in Syracuse.
- Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com, (New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967).
- http://www.legacy.com, (Obituary of Diane E. Wallingford, Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May 21 to May 23, 2021).
Cramer Weldon Becker
M, b. 1903, d. 1960
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| Marriage* | Cramer Weldon Becker married Gertrude Almeda Hobart. |
| Birth* | Cramer Weldon Becker was born in 1903. |
| Death* | He died in 1960. |
Gertrude Almeda Hobart
F, b. 1903, d. 1989
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| Marriage* | Gertrude Almeda Hobart married Cramer Weldon Becker. |
| Birth* | Gertrude Almeda Hobart was born in 1903. |
| Death* | She died in 1989. |
Claude Marris
M
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Blanche (?)
F
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Doris May Ferris
F, b. 19 May 1908, d. 6 June 1996
This research is a work in progress, taken from sources of varying reliability. The information should be verified before being relied upon.
| Birth* | Doris May Ferris was born on 19 May 1908 in Scarborough, Cumberland County, MaineG.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She probably married first Robert Andrew Wallingford, son of Calvin Almon Wallingford and Ethel Ada Gray, on 29 October 1927 in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG. It is not certain that this is the correct Robert A. Wallingford, but seems likely.3 |
| Death* | Doris May Ferris died on 6 June 1996 at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, MaineG.4 |
| Her obituary appeared in the 8 June 1996 Portland Press Herald and read as follows:
Doris M. Wallingford, 88, of Yarmouth died Thursday at the Coastal Manor Nursing Home here. She was born in Scarborough, a daughter of David and Florence Libby Farris, and for more than 20 years, worked for Burnham & Morrill Co. Mrs. Wallingford was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Portland. Her husband, Robert Wallingford, and three sons, Martin W. Farris, Melvile C. Farris and Robert Wallingford, all died previously. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at noon Monday at the Black Point Cemetery in Scarborough. Arrangements are by Hay & Peabody, 749 Congress St., Portland. |
Children of Doris May Ferris
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Citations
- Ancestry Family Tree, ancestry.com, (Christopher Robinson family tree by cprob_50,Dorie Mae Farris page, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/48672819/person/28206618812/facts>, includes scan of Maine State Archives vital records card).
- Year from gravestone, place from obituary.
- Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com, (Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996).
- GenealogyBank.com, https://genealogybank.com/, (Obituary of Doris M. Wallingford, Portland (ME) Press Herald, Saturday, June 8, 1996, <https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/0F9C3CC6F2E84B09>).
Robert E. Wallingford
M, b. 11 July 1928, d. 27 March 1971
This research is a work in progress, taken from sources of varying reliability. The information should be verified before being relied upon.
| Birth* | Robert E. Wallingford was born on 11 July 1928 in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Minnie Mabel Mackie, daughter of William Onnie Mackie and Nina Doris Mountain, on 20 March 1948 in South Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.3 |
| Death* | Robert E. Wallingford died on 27 March 1971 in South Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.4 |
Citations
- Social Security Death Index.
- Ancestry Family Tree, ancestry.com, (Christopher Robinson family tree by cprob_50, Robert E Wallingford page, <https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/48672819/person/28206618813/facts>).
- Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com, (Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996).
- Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/, (Robert E “Pat” Wallingford, <https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212058517/robert-e-wallingford>).
Martin W. Ferris
M
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Melville Charles Ferris
M, b. 5 April 1926, d. 11 April 1993
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Citations
- Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com, (U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946).
- Find A Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/, (Melville C. Farris, <https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139264010/melville-c-farris>).
- He was age 4 in the 1930 census and 13 in the 1940 census.
- Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com, (Maine, U.S., Death Index, 1960-1997).
Albert Wesley Ferris
M, b. 2 August 1926, d. 10 May 2013
This research is a work in progress, taken from sources of varying reliability. The information should be verified before being relied upon.
| Birth* | Albert Wesley Ferris was born on 2 August 1926 in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.1 |
| Death* | He died on 10 May 2013.1 |
| He is listed as son of Doris May Ferris in the 1940 census, but his obituary gives different parents. Despite that, it still lists Martin, Melville and Robert as his brothers. |
| His obituary appeared in the 15 May 2013 Portland Press Herald and read as follows:
Albert Wesley Farris Sr., 86 BRUNSWICK -- Albert Wesley Farris Sr., 86, died on Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born on Aug. 2, 1926, in Portland, the son of Joseph Daniel And Grace Farris Daniel. He attended Portland Schools and entered into service with the U.S. Navy in March 1944. During WWII he served aboard the USS Astoria. He married Emma Raymond on Dec. 23, 1950, in Portland. He later enjoyed a career as a long haul trucker for many years. His best memories were those times on the road, traveling throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. When he was at home, he loved woodworking, coin collecting, and gathering with family and friends. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 164 and formerly served as County Commander. He was also a member of Grande Du Maine, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and an honorary member of the Brunswick Elks Club. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Alan Farris; four brothers, Philip Daniels, Melville Farris, Martin Farris, Robert Wallingford, and two sisters, Evelyn Mallar and Florence Mackie. He is survived by his wife Emma of Brunswick; two sons, Albert Farris Jr. and his wife Melissa of Brunswick, Clifford Farris and his wife Joanne of Hudson, Fla., two daughters, Grace Daniels and Susan Soutomah of Brunswick; 11 grandchildren, Miranda, Farris, Emma Farris, Clifford Farris Jr., Lisa Leiste, Jennifer Bergmann, Ed Comeau, Chris Comeau, Samantha Trevorrow, Michele Reed, Stephanie Staples, Ashley William; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 17, 2013, at American Legion Post #164, 65 Depot Rd., Falmouth. Condolences and memories can be expressed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association ( alz.org) or the Coastal Humane Society 30 Range Rd. Brunswick, Maine 04011 Albert Wesley Farris Sr. |
David William Ferris
M, b. 1882, d. 1955
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Florence M. Libby
F, b. 1884, d. 1978
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| Marriage* | Florence M. Libby married David William Ferris. |
| Birth* | Florence M. Libby was born in 1884. |
| Death* | She died in 1978. |
Oakley Ferris
M
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Abbie Jane Moulton
F
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Charles Zebulon Libby
M, b. 1855, d. 1918
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| Birth* | Charles Zebulon Libby was born in 1855. |
| Death* | He died in 1918. |
Minnie Mabel Mackie
F, b. 6 October 1930, d. 21 May 2010
This research is a work in progress, taken from sources of varying reliability. The information should be verified before being relied upon.
| Birth* | Minnie Mabel Mackie was born on 6 October 1930 in Monson, Piscataquis County, MaineG.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Robert E. Wallingford, son of Robert Andrew Wallingford and Doris May Ferris, on 20 March 1948 in South Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.2 |
| Death* | Minnie Mabel Mackie died on 21 May 2010. |
| Burial* | She was buried in Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.3 |
| Her obituary appeared in the 23 May 2010 Portland Press Herald and read as follows:
SOUTH PORTLAND--Minnie Mabel (Mackie) Wallingford, 79, of South Portland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2010, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born October 6, 1930 in Monson, Maine, the daughter of William Onnie and Nina Doris (Mountain) Mackie. As a child she moved from Monson to Peaks Island in 1942. In 1946, Minnie and her family moved to South Portland, where she graduated 8th grade from Henley School. She met her love of her life, Robert "Pat" Wallingford in 1947, when he was working for her father. They were married on March 20, 1948. She worked many jobs in her life time to support her family. She worked for Ray Mac Taxi, Songo Shoes, Home-Stickney Shoes, Seaboard Packing, Standard Linen Uniforms, E.T. Burrows and Unum. Her last job was with Pratt-Abbott Dry Cleaners. She worked at Pratt¬Abbott for 15 years. Minnie was a strong woman, who continued to raise her children after the passing of her husband in 1971. She was a loving grandmother who doted on her grandchildren. She was a lover of animals. She was proud to celebrate her husband's Irish heritage every year on St. Paddy's Day and recently discovered her own Irish heritage this past year. She proudly supported the South Portland football team and even received an honorary fan award from the SP Football Boosters. She proudly supported the South Portland fire department and would assist her daughter in taking photos of many fire drills and calls for training purposes. She was a member of the Red Hats Society of Westbrook and the Redman's Hall Pocohontas Society. Minnie is predeceased by her husband Robert (Pat) Wallingford, sons Robert (Bobby) Wallingford Jr. & Richard (Dick) Wallingford, parents William & Nina Mackie, sisters Viola (Mackie) Holt, Doris (Mackie) Crandell, Virginia (Mackie) Maloney, brothers Thomas (Mickey) Mackie and John C. Mackie. She leaves behind her devoted children and their spouses Jane & George Grabler of South Portland, Jean & Richard Burgess of Hollis, daughter- in-law Linda Wallingford of Westbrook, her brother William Mackie and sister-in-law Laurel of Gorham, brother-in-law, Boyd Holt of Grand Junction, CO, grandchildren Richard & Barbara Wallingford of Standish, Patrick & Kristie Wallingford of Dexter, MO, Robert Wallingford III of Westbrook, Rena Wallingford of Tracy, CA, Ryan & Maureen Wallingford of South Portland, Melissa and David Boissonneault of South Portland, John and George Grabler of South Portland and Daniel Burgess of Hollis. She also leaves her two beloved cats, Walter and Henry. She will be greatly missed by her ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., Monday, May 21 at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. Interment will be at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, following the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Captain Robert E. Wallingford Jr. Scholarship Fund, C/O FF Mike Murphy, 12 Jordan Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106.3 |
Robert E. Wallingford Jr.
M, b. 6 January 1949, d. 27 August 1996
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| Birth* | Robert E. Wallingford Jr. was born on 6 January 1949.1 |
| Death* | He died on 27 August 1996 in Portland, Cumberland County, MaineG.2,3 |
| From the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Roll of Honor, submitted by his wife: Captain Robert E. Wallingford Jr.‚ born January 6‚ 1949‚ was a life-long resident of South Portland‚ Maine‚ a 30 year member of its Volunteer Fire Department‚ a Police Reserve Member of 10 years and a diesel mechanic / heavy equipment operator for South Portland Public Works for 23 years until his death. August 27. 1996‚ Captain Robert (Bobby) Wallingford Jr. died of a massive heart attack while fighting his city’s largest fire in its history‚ the Portland Welding Fire.
Bobby was an outstanding example of leadership‚ unselfish devotion to community‚ pride and loyalty. Firefighting was undeniably a family love and tradition. His father‚ brother‚ a sister and his own three children‚ Robert III‚ Rena and Ryan were also members of South Portland’s Ferry Village Engine One. Captain Wallingford Jr. died doing what he loved most‚ surrounded by those he loved most‚ his three children and fellow firefighters.
Captain Wallingford Jr. was a staunch advocate for higher education‚ always the ‘Dad’ and mentor‚ respected and loved by all who knew him. A scholarship‚ The Captain Robert E. Wallingford Jr. Scholarship Fund‚ for either Law Enforcement or Fire Science is offered each year for first year students attending Southern Maine Community College‚ Fort Road‚ South Portland‚ Maine.4 |
| His obituary appeared in the 29 August 1996 Portland Press Herald and read as follows:
Robert E. Wallingford Jr., 47, of Walnut Street died Tuesday at a Portland hospital after suffeing a heart attack while fighting the Portland Welding Supply Co. fire here. He was born in Portland, son of Robert E. and Minnie M. Mackie Wallingford Sr. He attended local schools and was a graduate of South Portland High School in 1969 and the Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1971. He was a member of the 1969 South Portland High School football team lost to Bangor 7-6 in the state Class A championship game. Since 1974, he had worked as a heavy duty equipment operator with the South Portland Public Works Department. He was a member of the South Portland Rescue for 10 years, a past president of the Cumberland County Muster Association, a member of the Public Works Union and a union representative. Mr. Wallingfored was also a member of the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club in Cape Elizabeth, the National Rifle Association, the Cumberland County Firemen's Association and was an officer of the Maine State Federation of Firefighters. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended the South Portland Church of the Nazarene. Since he was a teen-ager, Mr. Wallingford had been a member of the South Portland Engine 1 Call Company, and had been a captain for more than 15 years. He was very influential in helping young people and Southern Maine Technical College students about firefighting over the years. He was involved with the Spring Point Festival organizing many of the Fire Department activities. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Linda Provencher Wallingford, two sons, Robert E. III and Ryan E., and a daughter, Rena E. Wallingford, all of South Portland; two sisters, Jean K. Burgess of Hollis and Jane K. Grabler of South Portland; and his mother of South Portland. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the South Portland Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home.2 |
Citations
- FamilySearch, http://www.familysearch.org, (Robert Wallingford, United States Public Records, 1970-2009, <https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG4B-X16>).
- GenealogyBank.com, https://genealogybank.com/, (Obituary of Robert E. Wallingford, Portland Press Herald, 29 Aug 1996, <https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/0F9C3CD5D7259515-0F9C3CD5D7259515>).
- Social Security Death Index.
- Website Source: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website, Roll of Honor, Robert E. Wallingford, Jr., <https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/robert-e-wallingford-jr/>.
Linda Provencher
F
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Robert E. Wallingford III
M
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Ryan E. Wallingford
M
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Rena Elaine Wallingford
F
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Jean K. Wallingford
F
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Jane K. Wallingford
F
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Maureen (?)
F
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William Onnie Mackie
M
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Nina Doris Mountain
F
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Richard E. Wallingford
M, b. 29 June 1950, d. 6 September 1980
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Children of Richard E. Wallingford and Diana (?)
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Richard Burgess
M
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