Babcock Obituaries

Babcock Obituaries

Phyllis Leona (Matthews) Babcock Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added April 2008

At the Charlotte County Hospital, on Thursday, December, 27th, 2007; Phyllis Leona (Matthews) Babcock; wife of the late Arthur Babcock of Wilsons Beach, Campobello, NB. Born in Wilsons' Beach, NB she is the daughter of the late Clarence & Aggie (Dow) Matthews. Phyllis was a member of Wilsons' Beach United Baptist Church.Phyllis and her late husband operated the Ponderosa Motel and Restaurant for many years, well known as a favorite landmark. She also worked at the Roosevelt International Park Commission. She enjoyed hobbies such as quilting.

She is survived by her son, Roger of Wilsons' Beach, three sisters, Lorene Barteau of Deer Island, Della Matthews (Lester) of Wilsons Beach, Jewel Calder of Welshpool, NB , two brothers, Burris Matthews (Norma) and Ivan Matthews (Pat), all of Wilsons' Beach, many nieces , nephews and cousins sister in law Alice, brother in law, Maxwell Calder. She was predeceased by brother, Medford, sisters, Royis Calder, Elizabeth Jackson, brothers in law, Robert Jackson, Reginald Calder, and Arthur Barteau.

Resting at Wilsons' Beach United Baptist Church, Campobello, NB from where the service will be held on Saturday, December, 29th, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Robert Weaver officiating. The interment will take place in Old Wilsons' Beach Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday evening only from 7 to 9 pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB (506-466-3110). On line condolences may be placed at: www.humphreysfh.com. Donations to the charity of the donors' choice would be appreciated by the family.

Source: Telegraph Journal December 28 2007

George S. Babcock Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added April 2008

WATERTOWN - George S. Babcock, 90, a longtime Watertown resident, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at his home.

He was the husband of Rita A. (Bouchie) Babcock for 53 years.

He was born in Campobello, New Brunswick, a son of the late Gorham J. and Mona M. (Harvey) Babcock. He lived in Watertown for nearly 60 years.

Mr. Babcock was an Army veteran of World War II.

He worked as a machinist for Textron Industries in Braintree, retiring in 1982, and previously, had worked for many years at J. L. Thompson Co. in Waltham.

An avid New England sports fan, he loved the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox and like so many others, their World Series win brought him much happiness. He enjoyed spending summers in York, Maine and would walk the beach endlessly.

Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Virginia B. Caskie and her husband, David, of Watertown and Donna R. Mello of Plymouth; two brothers, Clayton and Harvey Matthews of New Brunswick; four grandchildren, Michelle Ducrot, Brian and Melissa Mello, and Jenna Caskie; one great-grandchild, Amelie Ducrot; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Virginia Newman, Bertha Sare, Galba Matthews, Max Daggett, Mary Jackson, Marvin, Harold and William Matthews, Shirley Brown, Kathleen Jackson, Ruth Calder and Marion Cline.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 12, at noon at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham.

Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown.

Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Feb. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St., Waltham, MA 02451   

Source: Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA) - February 9, 2007

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