Bridgewater, and was predeceased by his brother Jack and his sister Nancy.
Richard C. Settles
Richard, 87, of Braintree, passed peacefully October 7, 2020. Dick was born in Braintree and was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Boston University. After graduation, Dick served in the Navy, working in Naval Intelligence. He was stationed in England, Japan, and Washington, DC, (at the Pentagon) during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Dick earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After leaving the Navy, Dick became the third generation to join the family business as President and CEO of Settles Glass Company. Settles Glass was a fixture for decades in the city of Quincy. Under Dick’s leadership, the company expanded to 25 stores in New England until the sale in 2005. While he was always active in business and the community, his first love was family. He and his wife Shyla also enjoyed golf, tennis, and bridge with their friends locally and in Florida. He now joins his dear wife Shyla, who passed this June. He is survived by: his daughter and spouse Michelle and Joseph Weidenhamer of Illinois; sons Scott Dorval of NH, and Robert and Mary Dorval of Cohasset; his sister Lee Settles Long ’64 and her husband Jon of New Jersey; and his grandchildren, Amy Ohlson, Shyla and Jonathan Robinson, and Bryan Dorval. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Ann Lincoln Wilson
Ann, of Jamestown, RI, passed away July 16, 2020, after a short illness, surrounded by family. Born in Boston on January 19, 1934, she was married to her beloved husband, John (Jack) A. Wilson for 65 years. They were longtime residents of Simsbury, CT, before moving to Jamestown, RI, in 1992. Ann attended Thayer Academy and graduated in 1951. She was a proud member of the DAR and enjoyed traveling, golf, gardening, and entertaining. She never missed a party! Her love of life and devil-may-care attitude has been passed down to her family. One always knew when Ann arrived! Ann was the loving mother of two sons, William Randall (Andrea) of Narragansett, RI, and Robert Knowlton (Lori) of Charleston, SC. She leaves five
grandchildren: Tim (Jamie), Brian, Bill (Pam), Jaclyn, and Lindsay, and one greatgrandchild, Rita Marie. She also leaves her brother William Lincoln (Susan) of Bluff, UT.
IN MEMORIAM: -1950s
After college, he began his teaching career in Galway, New York. He returned to teach at Coyle & Cassidy and Xaverian Brothers High School, where he also coached both basketball and baseball. He continued his career at Southeastern Regional where he retired after more than 30 years of teaching. His entire life was dedicated to educating the students that entered his classroom. Jimmy lived in Brockton with his wife Jean where he was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Church. In his younger days he enjoyed hanging with his Ward 2 buddies on the corner of Winthrop Street. He exercised every day of his life which kept him going strong. He was a natural athlete and enjoyed his days at the Brockton YMCA where he'd play an intense game of racquetball or handball. He could play the piano by ear and would often entertain at home during holiday parties with a variety of oldies, but goodies. He was an intellectual who could hold a conversation on most any academic topic. Jimmy was never without a novel, newspaper, or magazine in his hand and demanded nothing less than the proper use of the English language. He enjoyed spending summers at his home in North Falmouth. During his retirement, he enjoyed trips to Captiva Island, FL, a good game of golf at D.W. Field Golf Club, going out for a nice dinner, and cheering on all New England teams. His favorite team of all time was Notre Dame football. He had cheered them on since he was a young boy. Throughout each season, during every game, you could find him decorating his den with his beloved Notre Dame gear in the hopes of an Irish victory. Jimmy loved his family, his friends, his Irish roots, and his faith in God. He will be remembered for always being willing to help a friend in need, having a strong work ethic, his ability to tell a story with a gleam in his eye, being a generous tipper, and being a great listener ready with advice. He was a great conversationalist who could keep your attention and make you feel like you were the only person in the room. Jimmy was a truly good Irish gentleman, a treasure to anyone who knew him. He will be missed by so many family members and friends. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Jean (Sebelia) of 53 years. He was the proud and loving father of Kerri (Kelleher) MacDonald and her husband John of North Easton; the loving grandfather of Johnny, Megan, Elizabeth, and Michael (James), named after his grandfather. He was the brother of Richard M. Kelleher of
1952 Rosalie Nelson Hakansson
Rosalie was born in Brockton January 19, 1935, to C. Raymond Nelson and Ruth L. (Carlberg) Nelson. She was also fortunate to have Margaret (Wall) Nelson as a caring and devoted stepmother after the death of her mother. She was the widow of the late Fred O. Hakansson, whom she married on September 9, 1956. She died approximately an hour after midnight on August 1, 2020, at The Morrison in Whitefield. Also known as "Lee,” she grew up in Easton and Braintree and was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH. She had been employed by the Southborough School Department, Fenwal Incorporated, Digital Equipment Corporation, and several other high-tech companies as a senior administrative assistant, executive administrator, and project specialist. Rosalie was a resident of Southborough since 1959 and, with her husband Fred, owned Meadowbrook Farm in Jefferson, NH, for over 58 years. She was a member of the Swedish Ancestry Research Association, Southborough Historical Society, Southborough Library Genealogy Club, and the Southborough Senior Center. When her children were young, she had been active with the Southborough Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and volunteered in the Southborough schools. Current interests included genealogy, gardening, knitting, and both American and Swedish history. She enjoyed living in an area rich in American history and particularly enjoyed the South Shore and Plymouth areas, and the ocean. Her grandson Cody was a very special joy to her. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Hakansson of Jefferson, NH; son Mark Hakansson and his wife Wendy of Guildhall, VT; grandson Cody Hakansson of Guildhall, VT; brother Richard E. Nelson ’51 of Florida; sister-in-law Judith Hakansson of Maine; five cousins
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