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Russell Hayes, brother of Sir
Knight Warren Hayes
Russell Hayes, brother of Sir Knight
Warren Hayes, is terminally ill and is in Hospice care in Arizona.
Please keep him in your prayers
Thank you.
Bob Gilbert, PGK 6725
Janet Goddard - May 4, 2008
I was wondering if all brother
knights would keep my wife Janet in your prayers as she is going for a number of
test this coming week one being a stress test there is a possibility that she
may have some blockages so please keep her in your prayers.
Ken Goddard, DD#12
Mackenzie Johnson - April 10, 2008
Council
10896 asks for your prayers for SK Alan Johnson’s new granddaughter,
Mackenzie, who was born on Mar 12th. She has been diagnosed with
Muscular Dystrophy and possibly epilepsy. Mackenzie has already been to
Children’s Hospital in Boston and is on a heart and respiration monitor,
which is portable. Fortunately, she is home now with her parents, but she
must be on the monitor 24/7. On behalf of Mackenzie and her family, thank
you for your prayers.
Vivat Jesus,
Bill Emerson, Grand Knight, Council
10896
Frank Brown, Former District Deputy, Council #140 - April 1,
2008
It is with great sadness that I let
you know Brother Knight, Frank Brown, passed away this morning. He passed away
in his sleep.
The wake will be held at St.
Catherine's Church on Friday April 4th from 4-7PM. The funeral will be held on
Saturday April 5th at the Church at 10AM..
Please keep Gina in your prayers.
GREENLAND
— Frank O. Brown Jr., 64, of Greenland, died peacefully in his
sleep, at home, Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
He was born in Worcester, Mass., on Oct. 14, 1944, to Frank and Doris
Brown. Frank grew up at his father's home in Maine, and graduated from
New Sharon High School in 1962.
After high school, Frank joined the Navy, and was a proud graduate of
the U.S. Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1965. While in the
Navy, Frank had the distinction and skill to land planes on moving
airstrips.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 16 years, Egizia Brown; a
grandson, Luke Bailey; two stepsons, Jerry Bailey and wife Pam, and
Daniel Bailey; two brothers and a sister, Denis Brown and wife Raquel,
Jeffery Brown and wife Audrey, and Janis Dumas and husband Roger; four
nephews, Raymond, Ian, Wyatt and Virgil; two nieces, Sara and Malina; a
great-nephew, Gabriel; and two great-nieces, Leah and Rachel.
WE REMEMBER:
After the military, Frank went on to earn a B.S. in
mathematics and computer science from the University of Maine in 1972.
In 1977, Frank began a career in the nascent high-tech industry at Data
General Corp., as an engineering director. His career lasted for over 25
years in this boom and bust industry, and he was an active participant
in the computer revolution.
Frank was a loving husband, brother, stepfather and grandfather.
He was a devout Catholic, an active member of the Corpus Christi Parish,
a Knight of Columbus in Council No. 140, and a 4th degree member of
Saint Mary's Assembly No. 1445.
Frank was an adventurous and kind soul with a keen intellect and a great
wit. He flew planes and sailed boats for fun in his youth. Frank could
see the humor in any situation and had a belly-busting laugh that
infected those around him. He kept a military precision throughout his
life, and relished in the comforting sound of clock bells. He traveled
extensively with his wife, especially to Italy. Throughout his life,
Frank always kept a passion for technology and had the newest gadget
years before it was popular.
Frank extended kindness and generosity to all those around him. He had a
peaceful manner that welcomed those near him to share his life. Frank is
a beautiful soul who will be deeply missed and always cherished.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at St.
Catherine of Siena Church, 875 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth. A Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Corpus
Christi Parish, 2075 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Arrangements
are by the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth.
Jerry Avilla, FDD, Past State Warden - March 25, 2008
Bob Perron, Grand Knight of
Bristol Council 7073, has informed me that Jerry Avilla died Friday
afternoon March 14th. Details for a wake or services are not known at
this time.
Many of you know that Jerry was a
long time and loyal Knight, serving his Council, District and State in many
capacities. He treasured the many friends he made among Knights. Those who know
him were aware of the quiet way he helped both people and the order. Members of
District 13 and the Bristol Council will particularly miss him. Please remember
him in your prayers.
I will try to post any additional
information I receive. If you wish to contact me, please call me on my mobile
phone at 603-491-2613 or email me at fruffing@tds.net.
Frank Ruffing, DD 13
Obituary for Jerry Avilla
Gerald
"Jerry" A. Avila, 60, of Hill died suddenly at the Franklin Regional Hospital in
Franklin, Friday, March 14, 2008. He was born in Lowell, MA, December 2, 1947,
son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Lacombe)) Avila. Jerry lived in Franklin
for over twenty years before moving to Hill seven years ago. He worked as a
security officer for several years and later as a baker at Dunkin Donuts in
Concord. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, serving with
Councils in Franklin, Tilton and Bristol. He was past Grand Knight in Franklin
and Tilton, past District Deputy and past Warden. He was active with church
events at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton. Jerry had a great love
for animals.
IN HIS LIFE
Family and friends were most important to Jerry. He made volunteering a priority
in his life. His family includes,His wife of 36 years: Diana M. (Metivier) Avila
of Hill
Daughters: Kelly and her husband James
Cote of Sanbornton; Christine Avila and
companion Erik Wheeler of New Hampton; Ryann
Avila and fiancé Eric Harding of Hill
Granddaughters: Tia Reed of Hill;
Morgan Wheeler of New Hampton; Sister:
Lorraine St. Arnaud of Lowell, MA
Calling hours will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr.
Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. Graveside services and burial
will be at a later date.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, NE
Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
Dave Robitallie - March 11, 2008
Council 10896 requests the
charity of your prayers for brother Knight Dave Robitallie. Dave recently
suffered a heart attack and is recovering slowly.
Vivat Jesus,
Bill Emerson, Grand
Knight, Council 10896
Sean McGovern Bannon - February
19, 2008
Prayers requested for grandson of
Chuck and Pat McGovern of Nashua, NH wounded in Iraq
Sean McGovern Bannon - US Army stationed in Iraq
Sean sustained a serious leg and hand wound from IED and his condition is
serious but considered out of immediate danger.
He is being evacuated from Iraq directly to Walter Reed Army Hospital for
surgery and recovery. Sean's sister and mother are there to meet him when he
arrives.Chuck and Pat McGovern are communicants of Immaculate Conception Parish
in Nashua.Chuck is a Fourth Degree knight (Council 13904 and Assembly 1506) who
faithfully served in the Marine Corps in Korea.
Brothers, please give thankful prayer for preserving Sean's life, his safe
return home, and complete and speedy recovery. Please ask the Lord to watch over
and bless the hands of his caretakers that they will be guided by the divine
wisdom of the Holy Father, and pray that the Holy Spirit watch over Sean's
family as they prepare themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. Contact:
Robert Cote, GK Immaculate Conception Council 13904 (and Assembly 1506) Nashua,
NH
***********
Thank you,
Marty Walsh, Deputy Grand Knight
KofC - Immaculate Conception Council #13904 Nashua NH PH (603) 888-2515 FX (603)
888-9034
Parents of Brother Tim Kingsley, FS
Nashua 13904 - September 25, 2007
My Dear Brothers All, I'm asking for
prayers for my parents. At this time my dad is in ICU at the Lawrence General
Hospital. He is fighting a staph infection of the blood, infection in the lower
bones of his spine (very painful), a urinary tract infection, his liver is
failing in two ways, it no longer cleans the ammonia out of his blood and it
won't sustain the sodium levels in his system. He's lucid one minute and
hallucinating the next. Mom is in another building in the same hospital. She has
been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Her heart has deteriorated faster
than the heart specialist expected. Combined with the advanced COPD and other
illnesses she is in tough shape. They have been married for over 60 years and it
hurts them both to be separated like this. Please pray for the Lord's will in
this matter!
Many Thanks to all,
Tim Kingsley, FS Nashua 13904
Sir Knights Paul E. Hevey and
Bernard F. Devine - August 26, 2007
Dear Brother Rich, Sir Knight John
Gomez informed me last night that the following Sir Knights from Bishop Bradley
Assembly #626 Manchester are at the Hanover Hill Health Care Facility in
Manchester. Sir Knight Paul E. Hevey of council #92, Manchester and Sir Knight
Bernard F. Devine of council #10973 Auburn,N.H.. Please add them to the prayer
Line. By copy of this message I am also informing their GK /Councils / Officers
etc
Sir Knights Rosaire Y. Crete and
Leo Paul Boyer - August 26, 2007
Brothers All,
Normand R, Lemerise, PSD notified me that Brother Sir Knight Rosaire Y. Crete of
Council 5163 and Bishop Bradley Assembly #626 is in critical condition,
and in a coma , location unknown. Also I was informed that Brother Sir Knight
Leo Paul Boyer, also of council #5163 and Bishop Bradley Assembly #626 is
hospitalized at CMC Hospital in Manchester and that prayers for both Brother
Knights would be most appreciated. P
Vivat Jesus! Rick Plichta Navigator Bishop Bradley Assembly #626 Manchester, N.H.
Fran Robichaud - August 17,
2007
Your PRAYERS are requested for FRAN
ROBICHAUD, WIFE of Sir Knight, Brother DICK ROBICHAUD. Fran was taken to the
ELLIOT HOSPITAL yesterday and was diagnosed as having had a STROKE. Talked to
Dick this morning and as far as He knows, Fran dose not show signs of PARALYSIS.
He thinks, they are going to send Fran to REHAB to get her back on her feet.
MORE INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW WHEN AVAILABLE.. Brother Wil Bamford PS: If you
want to send CARDS, send them to the home address:
FRAN ROBICHAUD 4 BODWELL AVE. SALEM,
N.H. 03079
SK Richard Noel - August 4, 2007
The following dispatch was sent by SK
Jordan Ulery requesting the charity of your prayers for SK Richard Noel. SK Noel
is a long time member of C122. He briefly left that council to help start ours
at St. Joe's. He is a charter member and our first warden. His council of record
is C122. He made his 4th degree in 1995. It is with heavy heart that I report
the nearing terminal phase of life for SK Richard Noel. Richard underwent
surgery recently at St. Joseph Hospital in an attempt to extend his life by the
insertion of a gastric feeding tube. Unfortunately, years of smoking have taken
their toll. Richard is in Hillcrest Harborside on Crosby Street in Milford and
would really enjoy the company of his family, his brother knights over the next
week. He is in hospice care at that facility. Please pray for Richard for a
peaceful death and at long last reunion with our Lord and Savior.
Carlston Hahn - July 29, 2007
Carlston Hahn (my wife's Uncle) a
member of Council #6725, Merrimack 's Queen of Peace Will be under going Surgery
Wednesday ,August 1st.
We please ask that Uncle Bud (as he is called) be put on the Prayer Line,
Thank You Vivat Jesus
Rick Plichta FN FDD,PGK
William J. Ritchotte sr. - July 21,
2007
of Pittsfield, NH. Council 11606
PITTSFIELD-NORTHWOOD NH 03261 Has been diagnosed with stage four lung and spine
cancer and is in treatment with some success with the many prayers from Knights
from New Hampshire and his old council in Florida: St. Anthony's Church,
Brooksville, Fl. where he was outside guard and Chancellor in Florida and news
letter editor for both councils.
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