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Howard E. Durost,  79, of  1950  South U.S. Route 1,  Vero Beach, Fla.,  formerly of  9 Tatman St., died yesterday in the home of his daughter here after an illness.

He leaves  his wife of  52 years,  Doris E. (Galusha) Durost; a son,  Ronald E. Durost of Worcester;  two daughters, Debra E. Morrissey of Newton and Sandra E. Gunderman of Worcester; four brothers,  Carl E.  and Roland Durost, both of Hooksett  N.H., Harvey E.  and  Albert G.  Durost, both of Manchester, N.H.; a sister, Lillian Philibert of Manchester N.H.;  seven grandchildren; nephews and nieces.

He  was  born in  Manchester, N.H.,son of Winslow and Evelyn (Barlow) Durost, and  lived there most of his life before moving to Florida in 1988.

Mr. Durost was a mason at Worcester State Hospital for 34 years, retiring in 1976.  He then worked for several years at  Holy Cross College.   He also was a self -employed mason.   Mr. Durost was a member of the Retired State, County & Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Mercadante Funeral Home, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be  in  Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster.   Calling hours at the funeral home are 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Massachusetts, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608.

Samuel Thomas Barlow, 80, Cape Coral, Florida., formerly of Nancy, died Monday in Fort Myers, Florida.   His wife, Linda, survives.

Funeral, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Pulaski Funeral Home. Visitation after 6 p.m. Thursday.

Walter L. Milne, 78, formerly of Louisville, died Monday in Arlington, Texas.   He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., a retired Army major, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, a former employee of the Internal Revenue Service and a member of the Retired Officers Association.

Survivors: his wife, the former Anne Cochran; a son, Robert L. Milne of Brooklyn; two daughters, Winn Mete of Nahant, Massachusetts, and Adelia Deeley; a stepson, Drew Barlow of Edmond, Oklahoma, three stepdaughters, Jan Barlow of Atlanta, Joan Barlow of Payson, Arizona, and Beverly Barlow of Vero Beach, Florida; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Arlington.  Cremation to follow.
Arrangements: Arlington Funeral Home.

Richard L. of Pembroke Pines died November 30, 1995.  He was the son of the late, Harry S. and Lillian Myers of Swamtscott, Massachusetts.

Survived by daughters, Kimberly, Kara, and Cheri; and son, David; brother of Alvin and Ruth Myers; sisters, Janet, and Carol (Don) Ortega and fiancee of Kathy Barlow.

Services, 12 Noon, Sunday, December 10, 1995, at Star of David N. Lauderdale.

Y. CROLIUS, CHURCH VOLUNTEER

A memorial service is set for 6 p.m. today for Yvonne Crolius, 60, of Plantation.

A native of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Crolius moved to South Florida almost 40 years ago.  She was active in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Plantation for the past 27 years and often helped take care of elderly church members, making sure they had a way to get to and from services.

She was the wife of George S. Crolius, public information officer for the Broward Sheriff's Office.  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Crolius is survived by two sons, Joseph A., of Tamarac, and John D., of Fort Lauderdale; a daughter, Patrica R. Litt, of Pittsford, N.Y.; three brothers, Tommy Jordan, of Memphis, Tenn., Don Jordan, of Fordyce, Ark., and David Jordan, of Memphis, Tenn.; and two sisters, Sue Mendillo, of Tamarac, and Mary Barlow, of Memphis, Tenn.

Today's  memorial service will be at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 11351 W. Broward Blvd. in  Plantation.  Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care of Broward County Inc.

Fairchild Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale is handling arrangements.

WACHTEL, Herbert,  of  Delray  Beach, formerly of Philadelphia died January 18, 1996.  Husband of Pauline(nee Dichter). Father of Barbara Barlow, Shelly Rosen and Penny Bernstein.   Brother of Lillian Orloff.  Also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 21, 1996. Shiva was observed in Philadelphia, PA.

BARLOW-OCHS, Sherry Lynn, 31 a 29 year resident of Hollywood, died Monday.  Survived by husband, Glenn; daughter, Amanda Joy Ochs of Hollywood; father, Paul Barlow of Lake City, FL. Sherry has one brother, Tom; four sisters, Tammy, Kimberly, Susan and Jenny; and Glenn's family: mother, Grace Ochs; six brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral Mass 7:00 PM Thursday at Nativity Catholic Church.

Friends may call Thursday 2-4 PM at FRED HUNTER'S HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS HOME, 6301 Taft St., cremation by Fred Hunter Crematory. Family requests donations to Amanda Joy Ochs Trust Fund, %Hollywood Municipal Employees Credit Union, P.O. Box 22 - 2128, Hollywood, FL 33022-2128.

SMITH, Dawn Palatiello, 64 a resident of Trumbull, Ct, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in her home.

Mrs. Smith was born in Waterbury, CT and resided in the Bridgeport area, later moving to Florida where she lived for 25 years before returning to Trumbull four years ago. She was a free lance staff writer working for Hometown Publications which owns the Trumbull Times.

Mrs. Smith is survived by one son, James M. Neary; one daughter, Robin Neary both of Pompano Beach, Florida; her mother, Alice Barlow Palatiello of Trumbull; one brother, Robert Palatiello of Stratford; and two nieces, Brenda Labinski and June Palatiello both of Stratford.

Friends may attend the funeral on Friday at 9:00 AM in St. Theresa Church, Trumball with a Mass of Christian burial, interment in Long Hill Burial Grounds, Trumbull.

The REDGATE HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, Main St. and Gorman Pl.  Trumbull  is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers those who so desire may make contributions to the United Home Hospice Care, Visiting Nurses Assoc. of Greater Bridgeport, 765 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605.

DuCHATEAU   - Stephen J., 57, of  Batavia, OH, formerly of North Miami Beach, FL passed away August 31, 1996.  The sorrow of his sudden passing is shared by all.

He is survived by Sandra DuChateau, his wife and partner of twelve years; his two daughters, Danielle DuChateau of Hollywood, FL and Anisak Chitwood of Cincinnati, OH; his son, Jerald A. Hile also of Cincinnati; his sister, Carol L. Watters; his brother-in-law, William M. Watters; a niece, Lynn A. Watters; a - nephew, Stephen W. Watters, all of Cooper City, FL; his mother-in-law, Fannie T. Barlow of Cincinnati, OH; and three grandchildren.

"Stephen was not just family but our best friend".

Arrangements are being handled by BOYD'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 6400 -Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL.

Daytona Beach Florida: Irving B. Tower, 88, of 1113 Clearwater Road died yesterday in the Clyatts Nursing Home after a short illness.

His wife, Eleanor H. (Little) Tower, died in 1984. He leaves two sons, Raymond B. Tower of Lunenburg and David M. Tower of Rindge; his longtime companion, Carmella Ortlip of Daytona Beach; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was born in Lunenburg, son of Harry and Louise (Barlow) Tower. He attended Lunenburg schools.

Mr. Tower owned Tower Tire Service in Fitchburg and retired in 1970.  He was a member of the Charles W. Moore Lodge of Masons in Fitchburg and the Shriners for 50 years.  He was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed fishing.  He was a New Hampshire licensed fishing guide on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire during the '50s and& summered on Lake Sunapee during the '60s and Lake Winnipesaukee during the '70s and '80s.

The funeral service is private and at the convenience of the family.  There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to& the Joslin Diabetes Centwert Inc., One Joslin Place, Boston 02215. Fletcher Funeral Home, 70 Pleasant St., Winchendon, is directing arrangements.

COLEAN, Grace, 89, of Pompano Beach died September 1, 1998.

She came to this area 29 yrs ago from Orland Park, Illinois.   She is survived by her daughters; Linda Boyd and Maxine Cummiskey, both of Pompano Beach and Mary Barlow of Texas; sisters: Gladys Caccavale of Pompano Beach and Mardell Seaman of S. Elgin, Illinois; brother: Neeley Dillon of Leesburg, Florida; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were private.   ARRANGEMENTS BY KRAEER POMPANO BEACH FUNERAL HOME. 941-4111.

SMITH,  GILBERT J., 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 29, 1999) at Clearwater Community Hospital.

He came here in 1974 from his native Indianapolis.  He worked as a quality control manager for a tool and die company.

He was an Army Air Corps veteran.  He was Methodist and a member of Elks Lodge 1719, Tarpon Springs, Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa, Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Pleasant Lodge 134 F&AM, Acton, Ind., and OES.

Survivors include his wife, Leonor May; a stepdaughter, Mona Kehrer, Clearwater; three stepsons, Carl Medford Barlow Jr., Tarpon Springs, Davis Ralph Barlow, Pembroke Pines, and Derek Craig Barlow, Tampa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a niece.

Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

BARLOW, GERTRUDE AGNES, 93, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Feb. 2, 1999) at Brooksville Health Care Center.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 12 years ago from Port Washington, N.Y. and was a homemaker and member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.

Survivors include her daughter,Margaret Brynda, Shoreham, N.Y.; a son, James, Spring Hill; and six grandchildren.

Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes and Crematory, Seven Hills Chapel.

Freda B. Barlow, 72, Bradenton, died Feb. 9, 1999.

Born Feb. 28, 1926, in Natchez, Miss., she came to Sarasota 37 years ago from Alliance, Ohio, and later moved to Bradenton. She owned and operated an employment agency.

Survivors include two daughters, Constance Blair of Gainesville and Patrice Poto of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Michael Blair of Plant City and Peter Poto of Sarasota; a sister, Florence Rimer of Bradenton; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, with the service following, at Hawkins Funeral Home. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 N. Lake Destiny Road, Suite 415, Maitland, FL 32751; or to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida Inc., 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119, Orlando, FL 32803.

VINES, MILDRED E., 79, of Largo, died Thursday (Feb. 11, 1999) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Gadsden, Ala., and came here in 1988 from Cartersville, Ga.

She was a Protestant and worked as a secretary for an insurance company.

Survivors include a sister, Hazel Ford, Largo; two nieces, Jean Barlow, Largo, and Linda White, Talladega, Ala; and a great-niece, Kelly Carter, Largo.

E. James Reese Funeral Home, Seminole.

KIEZEL, MARY K., 74, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (Feb. 18, 1999) at home.

She came here 14 years ago from her native Chicago, was vice president of sales for Excel Inc., and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Survivors include a son, Mark, St. Petersburg; a sister, Sally Barlow, Bradenton; and three step-sisters, Lucille Adams and Leonore "Pet" Scott, both of Chicago, and Diane Spaulding, Zephyrhills.

Kelly Memorial Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

HELEN ELIZABETH BARLOW age 73, resident of West Palm Beach since 1960, passed away Friday, February 19.

Survivors include her husband, George P. Barlow, her son George Wayne Barlow, her sisters Charlotte Wherle, Marie Mayne, Blanche Foster, and Shirley Sadler, her brothers John David Riley, Roy Riley, Jr., Melvin Riley, and James Riley.

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 22, 1999 at E. EARL SMITH & SON, MEMORY GARDENS CHAPEL,3041 Kirk Rd., Lake Worth, Fl 33461 followed by internment at Lake Worth Memory Gardens.

Family will receive friends on Sunday February 21, 1999 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Elva B. Barlow, 86, Bradenton, died March 26, 1999.

She was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Royal Oak, Mich., and came to Manatee County 10 years ago from New Port Richey.   She was a homemaker and a member of Church of The Annunciation, and was a volunteer at Blake Medical Center.

Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Colwell of Bradenton; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Cortez Road, is in charge.  Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

AMOLE, ANNA L., 76, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (March 8, 1999) at home. Born in Philadelphia, she came here in 1981 from Villas, N.J.   She was a bookkeeper and a Baptist.   She was a past worthy matron of Gloria OES Chapter, Philadelphia.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Doan; a son, Edwin T., Ardsley, Pa.; two daughters, Linda Barlow, Tyngsboro, Mass., and Darlene Malmon, Warminster, Pa.; and eight grandchildren.

E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

GEORGE P. BARLOW, age 74 of West Palm Beach, FL passed away Friday, April 2, 1999.

He was a resident of this area since 1960 coming here from Kentucky.

Survivors include one son, George W. Barlow of West Palm Beach, FL; two sisters, Wynona Dulaney and Roberta Jefferson, both of Kentucky.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at E. EARL SMITH & SON MEMORY GARDENS CHAPEL, 3041 Kirk Rd., Lake Worth, FL. with Rev. Melvin Riley officiating.  Interment will follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 5, 1999.

BARLOW, GOODWIN C., 85, of Tampa, died Saturday (April 24, 1999) at home under the care of Life Path Hospice.

Born in Virginia, Minn., he came here in 1973 from Thailand.

He was a retired electrical engineer.   He was Baptist.  He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Suwanna; a son, Dale, Denver; a daughter, Marna Jean Sutton, Rochester, Minn.; two brothers, Walt, and Willie, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Lorraine Nesvig, Scottsdale; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

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