Saturday, June 14, 2008

Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 06/14/08 2

  • Bourne, Jacquelyn A.

    MARION —Jacquelyn A. (Carver) Bourne, 79, of Marion, formerly of Bourne, died June 8, 2008, in the Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. She was the widow of John Bodfish Bourne and the daughter of the late Alberta Carver. Born in Boston, she lived in Brewster, Bourne and Fairhaven before moving to Marion. She graduated from Salem State College. Mrs. Bourne was an elementary school teacher for the towns of Brewster, Bourne and Wareham for many years before retiring. She served as trustee of the Jonathan…

    • Carstensen, Evelyn Gardner

      OSTERVILLE —Evie Carstensen, a longtime resident of Lincoln and Osterville, passed away June 10, 2008. She grew up in Winnetka, Ill., and attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., graduating in 1940. She made her debut in Chicago that same year. In September she entered Connecticut College, where she finished two years before leaving to do volunteer work at Cook County Hospital in Chicago during World War II. In 1945, Evie married the late Warren (Skip) Carstensen. They settled in Lincoln, where…

      • Cockerham, George Steven "Steve"

        GARLAND, Maine —George Steven "Steve" Cockerham, 54, died at home on April 23, 2008, in the loving care of his wife and soul mate, after a lengthy illness. Steve is predeceased by his son, Jason Cockerham, and his father, George O. Cockerham. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Melix) Cockerham; his parents, mom, Julieanne Mahoney, and dad, William Bob Mahoney; his children, John Seaback, Bonnie Seaback, Jennifer Bridgham, and a stepson, Brandon Clukey; his grandchildren, Alexander Cockerham,…

        • Godbee, Franklin P.

          TUCSON, Ariz. —Franklin P. Godbee, formerly of Cape Cod, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, slipped into the arms of the Lord on June 11, 2008, at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; son, William; and daughter, Ann. He is remembered by his surviving family; son, Steve; daughter-in-law, Brenda; grandchildren, Dawn, Sean, Keith, Gillian, Jessica and Karissa; and five great-grandchildren. Frank's favorite activities were watching his grandchildren play, his tomatoes…

          • Lynch Jr., Lincoln D.

            Club Junior Football Committee. He will be warmheartedly remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and true friend. He had a very long, prolific and productive professional life, which included serving and giving to his community and organizations. His resume encompassed many youth organizations, community organizations, schools and totaled 11 compact pages. Mr. Lynch was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Harwich and Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro. He always looked for the…

            • Maintanis, Charlie

              EASTHAM —Charlie died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. He was the beloved father of Charlie Jr., Deb and her husband, Al, and Gary and his wife, Marni; loving grandfather (Papa) to Kira, Zachary and Julia; brother to Angelos and his wife, Pat, Ted and his wife, Ginny, and his sister, Christine; uncle to many nieces and nephews; and a cousin to many. Charlie leaves behind many dear friends too numerous to name that he loved and cared for. A special thanks to Alison and Joanne for their…

              • McKenna, Geneva Doonan "Ginny"

                NAPLES, Fla. — Geneva "Ginny" Doonan McKenna, 87, a resident of Harbor Chase of Naples, formerly of Hamden, Conn., and West Harwich, passed away June 7, 2008. Born Geneva Jane Miles on Feb. 25, 1921, in McColl, S.C., Geneva was a graduate of Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C., During World War II, Geneva was commissioned as an officer in the Navy WAVES, serving in various administrative positions. Following her service time, Geneva married Gregory F. Doonan of Hamden, Conn., where they resided…

                • Mendosa, Gretchen

                  SOUTH YARMOUTH —Gretchen (Staff) Mendosa, 55, died unexpectedly at her home on June 11, 2008. Born and raised in Brockton, Gretchen was a graduate of Brockton High School and earned an associate degree in accounting from Cape Cod Community College. She was employed for more than 15 years with the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. She was talented with arts and crafts, particularly sculpting, painting, stained glass and creating something out of nothing. She enjoyed her cottage at West Dennis Beach…

                  • Milles, Lorraine M.

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