▰ Rose M Bell Died December 24, … More Information |
Rose M Bell, born July 4, 1921 passed from this world into the next December 24, 2005 in Massachusetts. Rose was 84.
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Obituary: Rose M. (Moschella) Bell, 84, died at BayPointe Rehabilitation and in Brockton on , 24 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Bell. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Girls High School, Class of 1939. She was a resident of Stoughton for 30 years. Mrs. Bell worked in the Catalog Division of Sears for many years. She was a member of the Stoughton Seniors Council on Aging. Mrs. Bell was the mother of Michael A. Bell of Randolph, Mary M. Casey of Taunton and the late Thomas M. Bell. She was the sister of Antonetta Nan Pacitta of Framingham, Teresa Sabella, Anthony Mash Moschella and Theodore Teddy Moschella all of Medford and the late Michael, Billy and Dini Moschella. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. will be held from the Farley , 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on , 28 at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:15 AM. Visiting Hours 4-8 PM. Interment will take place at St. Michaels in Boston. |
▰ Rosary T (Ciccone) Bell Died December 18, … More Information |
Rosary T (Ciccone) Bell, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2013. Rosary was 70. Obituary published: December 19, 2013 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Rosalina M (Medeiros) Bell Died May 19, … More Information |
Rosalina M (Medeiros) Bell, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 1998. Rosalina was 88. Obituary published: May 20, 1998 in "Standard-Times" |
▰ Robert William Md Bell Died July 03, … More Information |
Robert William Md Bell passed away July 3, 2010 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Obituary published: July 04, 2010 in "SO BAY D-B (CA)" |
▰ Robert W Bell Died May 05, … More Information |
Robert W Bell went into the presence of the Lord on May 5, 1999 in Quincy, Massachusetts. Obituary published: May 06, 1999 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Robert W Bell Died May 04, … More Information |
Robert W Bell went into the presence of the Lord on May 4, 1999 in Quincy, Massachusetts. Obituary published: May 05, 1999 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Robert Thomas Bell Died September 04, … More Information |
Robert Thomas Bell, 75, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 1997 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Obituary published: September 05, 1997 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Robert T Bell Died September 01, … More Information |
Robert T Bell, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, died on September 1, 1997. Robert was 75. Obituary published: September 02, 1997 in "Newburyport D N" |
▰ Robert T Bell Died September 01, … More Information |
Robert T Bell, age 75 of Newburyport, Massachusetts, departed this life Sunday September 1, 1997. Obituary published: September 02, 1997 in "Eagle T" |
▰ Robert P Bell Died April 12, … More Information |
Robert P Bell went into the presence of the Lord on April 12, 2000 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Obituary published: April 13, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Robert N Bell Died January 09, … More Information |
Robert N Bell, age 87 of Greenfield, Massachusetts, passed from this world into the next January 9, 1996. Obituary published: January 10, 1996 in "R Greenfield" |
▰ Robert J Bell Died November 30, … More Information |
Robert J Bell, of West Boylston, Massachusetts, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Robert November 30, 2010. Robert was 73. Obituary published: December 01, 2010 in "Worcester T-G" |
▰ Robert J Bell Died January 18, … More Information |
Robert J Bell, age 93 of Massachusetts, born in New York, New York, entered eternal life January 18, 1999. Obituary published: January 19, 1999 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Robert E Bell Died October 26, … More Information |
On October 26, 1999, Robert E Bell, 54 of Massachusetts passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: October 27, 1999 in "The Daily Star (NY)" |
▰ Robert B Bell Died February 20, … More Information |
Robert B Bell passed away February 20, 2006 in Reading, Massachusetts. Obituary published: February 21, 2006 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Robert T Bell Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Robert Bell Died October 27, … More Information |
Robert Bell, of Massachusetts, born in Delhi, New York, went into the presence of the Lord on October 27, 1999. Robert was 54. Obituary published: October 28, 1999 in "The Daily Star (NY)" |
▰ Richard J "Dinga" Bell Died June 01, … More Information |
Richard J "Dinga" Bell passed away June 1, 1999 in Norwood, Massachusetts. Obituary published: June 02, 1999 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Richard J "Dinga" Bell Died May 31, … More Information |
Richard J "Dinga" Bell went into the presence of the Lord on May 31, 1999 in Norwood, Massachusetts. Obituary published: June 01, 1999 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Richard "Dick" Bell Died June 09, … More Information |
Richard "Dick" Bell passed away June 9, 2015 in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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Obituary: GLOUCESTER- Mr.Richard S. Bell, the man who more than any other single individual was responsible for building one of the mid 20th centurys most iconic outerwear brands and one of Gloucesters largest employers, MIGHTY-MAC, died peacefully on 9 at his home surrounded by loving family and caregivers in the city that was his favorite place on earth. His death came exactly one year to the day after the death of his beloved wife of 72 years, Winnie Fay. Dick, as he liked to be called, was just shy of 103 years young. Born in a bathtub at his familys home on Washington Street in Gloucester on the 4th of in1912, reportedly, as the holiday parade was just passing by, Dick was the oldest son and second born of Morris and Molly (Broder) Bell. He attended school locally, graduating from Gloucester High School in 1929, and Tilton Academy the following year. two years at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, upon learning of his fathers terminal illness, he returned home to understudy his dad as the co-owner of Cape Ann Manufacturing Co., a Gloucester fishing industry outfitter and oilskin maker. Upon his fathers death in 1933, it did not take long for Dick to see the potential to leverage the principles upon which his dads business was built to address the needs of a much larger national and international market for sturdy, weatherproof outerwear and sportswear. Borrowing the money from the bank to buy out his fathers partner, and recruiting his younger brothers Harold and Brad to join him, Dick set out to build on the tradition of craftsmanship of Gloucesters talented immigrant labor force to create the worlds greatest outerwear. Taking its name from its first product, a Mackinaw, a heavy blanket-wool jacket of a style made popular by Canadian Mounties, MIGHTY-MAC, Out O Gloucester was born. For more than fifty years, Dick stayed at the helm of his beloved MIGHTY-MAC, building the product line and its reputation for quality and style into one of the nations largest mens and boys outerwear companies. Viewing its association with Gloucester and other Massachusetts working class towns as integral to the identity of MIGHTY-MAC, he steadfastly refused throughout the 60s. 70s and 80s, despite daunting competitive pressure, to move the manufacturing process offshore to access cheaper sources of labor and materials, choosing instead to invest in a broad array of Gloucester real estate and thereby to deepen his commitment to his beloved homeport. For decades, Dick travelled routinely spending most weeks of the year at his offices in NYC, returning home on s to spend the weekend in his offices in Gloucester, Lawrence or Taunton. He was known for his merchandising and marketing pizzazz, for example, presaging the Red Sox by more than 50 years, in 1960 he developed a campaign wherein his marketing and sales team all grew Gloucester fisherman-style beards and were featured in MIGHTY-MAC ads. Dick never again took his off and was known for his mustache-less beard for the rest of his life. Among the many professional accomplishments of which he was most proud were: MIGHTY-MAC earning the Army E for the work it did to make uniforms for the military during WWII; winning recognition repeatedly as Merchandiser of the Year by menswear manufacturing trade organizations; having his line of code flag jackets photographed by world famous photographer Gordon Parks, Jr. and featured in a centerfold double spread in Life Magazine in 1961; undertaking a Trade Mission to Europe on behalf of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965; creating and sponsoring the Cape Ann Tuna Tournament as a novel way to unveil his new line of MIGHTY-MAC each year, attracting hundreds of journalists and buyers from across the US and abroad to Gloucester for successive annual Tournaments/fashion presentations during the mid-late 60s; securing the dashing French Olympic champion Jean Claude Killy as brand spokesman for MIGHTY-MAC skiwear in 1969; and serving as an early member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and President of its 49rs New England chapter during the 70s. As busy as he was at MIGHTY-MAC and as the father of six children, Dick also found the time and energy to give back to the city he so loved. Serving as the founding Chairman of the Festival of the Arts, throughout the 50s and 60s, he used his executive skill and promotional savvy to organize and run these recurring outdoor special events recently celebrated in a special exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum. In 1973, he returned to Chair Gloucesters 350th Anniversary, celebrating his deep affection for the city he coined Port of Charm. More recently, he was touched and honored to be asked to serve as a marshall of the 1990 Horribles Parade. His love of woodworking and working in the yard served him well over the years, as he endeavored continuously through hands-on effort to enhance his familys comfort and living spaces. Initially, he made a home for them in a cottage on the Annisquam River, which he rebuilt and named The Winnie Way, after his beautiful Southern bride. As the family grew, he moved them to what at the time was an historic but down-at-the-heels antique, the Stage Coach House on Essex Avenue, now home to Wellspring. One of the ten oldest houses in America still standing on its original site, Dick and Winnie did much of the renovating and renewing of this special property themselves, and found their beautiful home and gardens featured in numerous articles and magazines, including National Geographic in 1955. Their last homestead, a stately yellow ochre Greek revival home overlooking the harbor on Eastern Point Boulevard, was perhaps Dicks favorite and most lovingly maintained. As devoted as they were to Gloucester, for 25 years up until just recently when they insisted on returning home, Dick and Winnie also maintained a retreat on Foridas Sanibel Island, where they enjoyed many happy times just the two of them together, interrupted by frequent visits from family. In addition to his wife Winnie continued... |
▰ Rema Bell Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Raymond K Bell Died November 16, … More Information |
Raymond K Bell, age 95 of Greenfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully November 16, 1995. Obituary published: November 17, 1995 in "R Greenfield" |
▰ Raymond K Bell Died November 16, … More Information |
Raymond K Bell, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, entered eternal life November 16, 1995. Raymond was 95. Obituary published: November 17, 1995 in "Spfld U-N" |
▰ Ralph M Bell, Sr Died April 03, … More Information |
Ralph M Bell, Sr , born January 22, 1915 departed this life Sunday April 3, 2015 in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Ralph was 100.
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Obituary: Ralph M. Bell Sr., 100, of 966 Middlefield Road, Hinsdale, died , 3, 2015 at Sugar Hill in Dalton. Born in Middlefield on 22, 1915, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eila Kelley Bell. He was educated in Middlefield schools and was a 1932 graduate of Chester High School. He then continued his education at Wentworth Institute where he graduated in 1935. Mr. Bell married his wife, the late Kathleen Carlon Bell in 1938. She died on 28, 2001. A tool and mold maker for over forty years, Mr. Bell worked as a manager of the General Electric Ordnance Tool Room and as a management consultant for Appalachian Engineering Inc. He retired in 1975. He was a member of Middlefield Congregational Church and a past member of the Pittsfield Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed riding Indian motorcycles and had rode until he was eighty-nine years old. He also enjoyed traveling to his home in Florida and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves his son; Ralph M. Bell Jr. and his wife Olga of Hinsdale. Two grandchildren; Peter M. Bell and his wife Jennifer and Jennifer K. Kersey. Four great grandchildren; Joshua M. Bell, Rachel K. Bell, Nicholas L. Kersey and Vincent M. Kersey. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother; the late George L. Bell and by two sisters; Rosina Perez and Mary Warner. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Ralph M. Bell Sr., 100, of Middlefield who died 3, 2015 will be held evening from 4 to 7 PM at the DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME in Dalton. A graveside service will be held in Pinegrove in Middlefield later in the spring. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Bell may be made to the Veterans Administration Medical in Leeds, MA or to Middlefield Congregational Church both in care of the funeral home, 890 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226. |
▰ Priscilla M (Church) Bell Died February 21, … More Information |
Priscilla M (Church) Bell, 87, of Salem, Massachusetts, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 21, 2007. Obituary published: February 22, 2007 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Polly (Potney) Bell Died May 09, … More Information |
Polly (Potney) Bell, of Massachusetts, born in NY, New York, passed away peacefully May 9, 2004. Polly was 65. Obituary published: May 10, 2004 in "Berkshire Eagle" |
▰ Phyllis (Davidson) Bell Died December 20, … More Information |
Phyllis (Davidson) Bell, of Ayer, Massachusetts, joined the Lord December 20, 1998. Phyllis was 71. Obituary published: December 21, 1998 in "Lowell Sun" |
▰ Peter L Bell Died May 01, … More Information |
Peter L Bell, of Worcester, Massachusetts, entered eternal life May 1, 1996. Peter was 87. Obituary published: May 02, 1996 in "Worcester T-G" |
▰ Peter A Bell Died October 29, … More Information |
Peter A Bell, of Massachusetts, born in Keene, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully October 29, 2002. Peter was 49. Obituary published: October 30, 2002 in "WhiteSalmonE (WA)" |
▰ Paul E Bell Died August 08, … More Information |
Paul E Bell, born January 10, 1921 entered into eternal rest August 8, 2013 in Massachusetts. Paul was 92.
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Obituary: Paul E. Bell, 92, died at Mayflower Place on 8, 2013. He was born and educated in the Pittsburgh area of PA. Following the completion of his education, he proudly served in the U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. While in the service, he met his wife Joan also serving and they were married in 1945. In 1956 the family relocated to Cape Cod where Paul took a position with the Air National Guard at Otis Air Force Base. He retired in 1981 and spent time working in real estate. He enjoyed playing tennis and traveling to FL and A Z with his wife during his retirement years. Friends and family will remember his smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was predeceased by his son Paul E. Bell Jr. He is survived by his wife Joan with whom he enjoyed 68 years of marriage. He also leaves his daughters, Kathleen Bell of Barnstable, Sharon Bell of ville and Susan and her husband Michael Pereira of ville. Additional survivors include 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be on 13, 2013 from 3 \ 6pm. A funeral service will be held on 14, 2013 at 12pm, both events will be at the Doane Beal & Ames , 160 W. Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601. Interment will be private. We wish to thank the staff at Mayflower Place for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Cape Abilities 895 Mary Dunn Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 |
▰ Paul E Bell Died August 08, … More Information |
Paul E Bell, born January 10, 1921 went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2013 in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Paul was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Dawn Pereira, James&donna Pereira, The Staff Of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home |
▰ Patricia E Bell Died September 17, … More Information |
Patricia E Bell, born March 1, 1936 departed this life Sunday September 17, 2015 in Clinton, Massachusetts. Patricia was 79.
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Obituary: Patricia was born on 1, 1936 and passed away on , 17, 2015. Patricia was a resident of Clinton, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Patricia was married to Robert. |
▰ Patricia D Bell Died May 21, … More Information |
Patricia D Bell, born September 18, 1952 entered Heaven's gates on May 21, 2011 in Carver, Massachusetts. Patricia was 58.
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Obituary: Patricia D. Bell, of Carver, Massachusetts, died on May 21st,2011 in Life s of Plymouth after a six year battle with breast cancer. Born in Avon, Massachusetts on 18th, 1952 to Paul and Leila Loring, Patricia was a well-loved, well-known, and highly motivated member of her school and church communities. The first in her family to graduate from college, her passion for politics and interest in society and community led her to her studies in social sciences at Keuka in Keuka Park, NY, where after studying for a period in Washington, D.C., she obtained her Bachelors degree in 1974. A firm believer in the idea that individuals can make a difference in the lives of those around them, Patricia used her education to the benefit of those lives. Over the course of her life, which she spent working in the non-profit sector, she worked for the United Way, Plymouth Area Coalition for the less, and Eliot Community Human Services, where she worked with troubled youth. She was also a dedicated youth basketball and Destination Imagination coach. Patricia was the widow of Thomas M. Bell and is survived by her daughters Kimberly M. Bell of Boston and Diana C. Banville of Carver; her grand daughters Frankie Marie Banville and Myra Lynn Banville, and her grandson Trey Thatcher; her sister Victoria and her dear friends Mark and Colleen Rice. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis 373 Court St ( Rte 3A) N. Plymouth, , May 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A Graveside service will be held on May 25, in Lakenham Carver, MA at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, or to her beloved grand daughter Frankie?s college fund (Mutual Bank, P.O. Box 811, Carver, MA 02330 |
▰ Norman Bell Died January 22, … More Information |
Norman Bell, born December 23, 1928 went into the presence of the Lord on January 22, 2011 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Norman was 82.
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Obituary: BELL, Norman. In Brookline on 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Rose M. (Julian) Bell. Loving father of Norma R. and Steven C. Bell both of Boston and Louise Crowley and her husband Philip of Bellingham. Devoted grandfather of Rebecca and Erik Siggelkoe, Michael and Shane Crowley and Robin Bell. Dear brother of Richard and Ronald both of Brookline and the late Jean Bean, Buddy, Robert and William Billy Bell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. from the Bell-ODea , 376 Washington St. BROOKLINE, morning at 9:10 followed by a Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 10:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours in the funeral home on from 4 – 8. Interment Walnut Hills . Late Merchant Marine Veteran Korean War, and late member Brookline Lodge of Elks # 886 and Brookline Post # 11 A.L. and retired Driver of the Wise Potato Chip Co. In lieu of flowers donations in Normans name made to Brookline Senior , 93 Winchester St., Brookline, MA. 02446 would be appreciated. |
▰ Norma C (Cann) Bell Died December 15, … More Information |
Norma C (Cann) Bell, age 88 of Lancaster, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest December 15, 2013. Obituary published: December 16, 2013 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Nicholas F Bell Died March 15, … More Information |
Nicholas F Bell, age 92 of Massachusetts, died on March 15, 2000. Obituary published: March 16, 2000 in "Newark S-L (NJ)" |
▰ Nicholas F Bell Died March 15, … More Information |
Nicholas F Bell left this earth on March 15, 2000 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Obituary published: March 16, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Nathaniel L Bell Died July 14, … More Information |
Nathaniel L Bell went into the presence of the Lord on July 14, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts. Obituary published: July 15, 2001 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Nancy L Bell Died April 08, … More Information |
Nancy L Bell, age 57 of Peabody, Massachusetts, died on April 8, 2007. Obituary published: April 09, 2007 in "Salem E-N" |
▰ Nancy M Bell Died May 26, … More Information | Nancy M Bell, born September 6, 1952 passed from this life on May 26, 2016 in Leominster, Massachusetts. Nancy was 63. |
▰ Muriel F Bell Died April 19, … More Information |
Muriel F Bell went into the presence of the Lord on April 19, 1999 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Obituary published: April 20, 1999 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Muriel (Holman) Bell Died June 02, … More Information |
Muriel (Holman) Bell, age 79 of Ashland, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest June 2, 2000. Obituary published: June 03, 2000 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Mrs Shirley A Bell Died February 17, … More Information |
Mrs Shirley A Bell, born June 30, 1935 entered Heaven's gates on February 17, 2016 in Lowell, Massachusetts. Mrs was 80.
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Obituary: Mrs. Bell was born on 30, 1935 and passed away on , 17, 2016. Mrs. Bell was a resident of Lowell, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Mrs. Bell was married to Frederick. |
▰ Mrs Winnie Fay (Lumpkin) Bell Died June 10, … More Information |
Mrs Winnie Fay (Lumpkin) Bell passed away June 10, 2014 in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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Obituary: GLOUCESTER & SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA – The Winnie Way was the name Dick Bell gave to the cabin, his familys former summer camp on Gloucesters Little River, to which he would bring his new bride, Winnie Fay Lumpkin Bell, back in May, 1942. And that phrase, he Winnie way, pretty much captures what he loved so about her during their 72 years of marriage together that began there that day. Born in 1922 in Carriere, Mississippi, the youngest daughter in a family of seven, to Franklin Spence and Evie Gertrude (Stewart) Lumpkin, Winnie Fay, graduated from high school at the age of 16 and moved to New Orleans to attend the Soulé Business School. Upon graduation from business school, she joined her older sister Doris in Rossville, GA, where she worked as an assistant to the owner and president of the Peerless Woolen Mills, J.L. Hutcheson. Winnies role was to maintain the breeding registries for the peerless herd of pedigree Jersey cattle J.L. raised as a hobby at his Happy Valley Farm. When, in of 1942, Dick Bell, the young up-and-coming—albeit Yankee—owner of the Cape Ann Manufacturing Co. came down from way up north, Gloucester, MA, to petition J.L. to sell to him on credit the woolen goods he needed to make army uniforms for the war effort, J.L. saw a match. A courtship that consisted of but three encounters, a total of five hours spent together (and included at least one personal manicure) sealed their future together. J.L. sent his maiden sister to escort Winnie on the train ride up to Washington, DC. and, on May 9th, 1942, she and Dick married, with Dicks brother Hal and sister-in-law Bette Bell and Aunt Dora Hutcheson as the only witnesses. The marriage would eventually produce six children, born over a span of 25 years. Throughout the more than seven decades she lived in her adopted hometown of Gloucester, initially in West Gloucester and ultimately on Eastern Point, Winnies enduring beauty, genuine warmth and authentic southern charm won her legions of friends and admirers. She was known for her belief in the Golden Rule, which was for her a religion, and for her compassion for those less fortunate. Her final decade was spent alongside her adoring husband in the loving care of her family, first in Sanibel, FL under the watchful eye of son and daughter-in-law Rodd and Gabriella Bell and, more recently in Gloucester, in the sheltering embrace of daughter and son-in-law Dicsee and Stephen Bridges, and granddaughter Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Richard S. Bell, of Gloucester and children, Sue Ann Rosenthal, wife of Alan Rosenthal of New City, N.Y. and Rockport, MA; Connie Bell Mason of Boston, MA; Rodd Sutherland Bell, husband of Gabriella Bell of Sanibel, FL; and Amy Bell Ross, Mac Stewart Bell and Dicsee Bell Bridges, wife of Stephen Bridges, all of Gloucester; sister-in-law Selma Bell of Gloucester; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by son-in-law Austin B. Mason, daughter-in-law Annie Weld Bell, and four brothers, two sisters and 11 brothers- and sisters-in-laws. ARRANGEMENTS: Her services are private. Assisting the family with the arrangements is The ODonnell , 46 Washington Sq., (At Salem Common) Salem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Morris Dees Legacy Fund, or to a charity of choice. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com |
▰ Mr Robert Edmund Bell Died October 08, … More Information | Mr Robert Edmund Bell, born September 30, 1924 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 8, 2017 in Massachusetts. Mr was 93. |
▰ Mr Frederick F Bell Died April 24, … More Information | Mr Frederick F Bell, born July 6, 1936 died on April 24, 2016 in Lowel, Massachusetts. Mr was 79. |
▰ Mr Eric Porter Bell Died September 09, … More Information |
Mr Eric Porter Bell, born December 8, 1960 died on September 9, 2015 in Melrose, Massachusetts. Mr was 54.
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Obituary: Mr. Bell was born on 8, 1960 and passed away on , 9, 2015. Mr. Bell was a resident of Melrose, Massachusetts at the time of passing. |
▰ Morris A Bell Died December 06, … More Information |
Morris A Bell left this earth on December 6, 1998 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Obituary published: December 07, 1998 in "Boston Globe" |
▰ Milton Bell Died August 08, … More Information |
Milton Bell, 71, of Fall River, Massachusetts gained his wings on August 8, 2000. Obituary published: August 09, 2000 in "Prov Journal (RI)" |
▰ Millicent Bell Died August 06, … More Information | Millicent Bell, born October 14, 1919 entered eternal life August 6, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. Millicent was 95. |
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