Last Updated: November 25, 2009

Obituaries

Ames, Lucia Millham 98, a resident of Locust Valley, from 1939-1994, died Thursday November 12, in Lexington, MA. She was an past member of many community organizations including Operation Democracy and the Oyster Bay Visiting Nurse Association. Mrs Ames volunteered at the Community Hospital at Glen Cove and was head of its volunteer organization in the 1950s. She was also active in the Hospital Association of New York State’s volunteer committee. She served on the American Hospital Association’s Council on Volunteer Services as Vice-Chairman in 1966-1967 and as Chairman in 1968. She was also a member of the AHA’s National Advisory Council on Health in 1971-1972. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community Hospital at Glen Cove. For many, years Lucia Millham Ames served as treasurer for the Locust Valley Public Library.She was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Queens and St Lawrence University in Canton, NY. She married Newton Millham in 1932. Mr. Millham died in 1982. She married Amayas Ames then of Cold Spring Harbor, NY in 1995. Lucia and Amayas Ames moved to Brookhaven at Lexington in 1996. Mr. Ames died in 2000. She is survived by her children, Peter V. Millham of Gilford, NH; Luica Michielli of Lamoine , ME; Kate Latimer of Bethany, CT; Clodagh Lee of Fairfax, VA and Newton (Tony) Millham of Westport, MA. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Amyas Ames Nature Path at Brookhaven, Lexington, MA. A memorial service was held at First Parish Church, Lincoln, MA.

BErry, Audrey E. on November 14, age 76, of East Norwich. Beloved wife of Wesley. Loving mother of David (Sandra Blades), and Douglass (Peggy). Sister of Donald T. Spengeman. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral Service at Community Methodist Church, East Norwich. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250, Attention: Gift Processing, would be appreciated. For further information visit www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

D’Arpa, Louis J. Sr. of Oyster Bay on November 17. Beloved wife of Claire. Loving father of Louis (Catherine), Robert, and Stephen (Ann). Cherished grandfather of L.J., and James. Dear brother of Joseph. He was proud to have served his country with the Marines. Active Member of Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. # 1, and the Oyster Bay Volunteer and Exempts Firemans Benevolent Assoc. Longtime PBC football coach.
Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South Street, Oyster Bay. Firematic Services. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DoubledayBabcock Senior Center or Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. # 1. For further information please visit www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

Dubac, Dorothea E. on November 18, age 93, of Woodbury, formerly of Syosset. Loving mother of Andrea Hemme (Mark). Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Amanda, and Matthew. Dear sister of the late William E. Paterson. Memorial visitation at Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is private. Donations in her name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. For further information, visit www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

Palmer, Agnes F., on November 17, age 96, of Oyster Bay. Beloved wife of the late John P. Palmer. Loving mother of John W. Palmer, Esq. Cherished mother-in-law of Elaine M. Palmer. Devoted grandmother of Amy M. Palmer, and John J. Palmer. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeffrey D. Prey officiating. A private cremation will take place followed by interment in the memorial garden of The First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay. In lieu of flowers donations to the First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay, 60 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or The Doubleday Babcock Senior Center, 45 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771 would be appreciated. For further information, visit www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

POLK, Frank Lyon, Jr., age 74, of Brookville, died on November 15. Beloved husband of Nancy W. for fifty years. Father of Holliday (Jim Ryals), Lyon (Hilary), Potter (Michele), Bucky (Noelle) and Pamela. Brother of Sam and Bill. Grandfather of Davin, Trinity, Holt, Tyler, Shayne and Quinn. Service at St. John’s of Lattingtown on Saturday, November 28 at 11am. Donations may be made to St. John’s of Lattingtown, 325 Lattingtown Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 or Boys Club of New York, bcny.org/contributions.htm.

 

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