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Saturday, April 08, 2017Cape.He leaves his loving wife of 23 years, Lisa A. (Tracy) Montigny; four beautiful daughters, Rachael, Julia, Kate, and Erin all of Shrewsbury; a sister, Lori A. Menafo and her husband Gregory of Lunenburg MA; an aunt, Irene Montigny of Westborough formerly of Southbridge; several nieces, nephews, in-laws and a wide circle of supporting friends. Besides his parents, Len was predeceased by a brother, Michael Montigny.Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Len’s family on Friday March 24, 2017 from 4-8 pm in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral will be on Saturday March 25, 2017 with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10 am in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury (kindly go directly to church). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Leonard Montigny Scholarship Fund, c/o Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, 489 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Jones told EBONY. “When we lost Val in 2001 that was a real big blow to the family….The bond that we had growing up was unique; it was so special.”Shirley Jones continued, “The heartbreak is phenomenal. I can’t even imagine going on without her but life will go on. We’re strong and we’re going to persevere in her name. She was truly a wonderful person.”Consisting of sisters Shirley, Brenda and Valorie, The Jones Girls served as backup singers for soul acts like Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross before striking out on their own. The group’s self-titled 1979 debut album landed in the top 10 on Billboard’s R&B charts, resulting in the hit “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” and its B-side, “Who Can I Run To,” which was covered by Xscape in 1995.[embedded content]Before disbanding in the early 2000s following sister Valorie Jones’ death, The Jones Girls recorded six studio albums and became a favorite among DJs, who still play their music–like the fan favorite, “Nights Over Egypt”–today.[embedded content]Shirley Jones has kept recording and performing over the years, and she said her sister was thinking of returning to music as well.“She did put out a record over in London a couple of years ago and I think it went to the top 10 on a couple of the soul charts there, but as far as performing she was trying to decide if that was something that she wanted to do again,” Shirley Jones said.According to her sister, Brenda spent most of her time with her daughter while she was a traveling nurse, taking care of her granddaughter because “she absolutely adored her.” Shirley Jones said Brenda’s dedication to her family was constant, and her impact on the music world will forever be felt.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Billie, by his side. "Mr. B" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on February 15, 1924, in Swenson, Texas, to Joe N. and Ocie Brownfield. Mr. B grew up in Menard, Texas, working alongside his older brother, Jack, in their father's grocery store, the Busy Bee. Mr. B graduated from Menard High School in 1938 and enrolled at Texas A&M University, but his college career was interrupted by World War II. Mr. B volunteered and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in December 1942 and served his country in combat in the South Pacific theatre, including Guam and Okinawa. After three years and three campaigns, Mr. B was honorably discharged and returned home in December 1945.One of the first people Joe saw when he arrived back in Menard was his best friend's younger sister, Billie Ruth Hayhurst. She had grown up while he was gone, and he always said she was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen. It was love at first sight and the two began dating. Joe and Billie married on July 28, 1946, and they moved to Waco, Texas. Two beautiful daughters, Scherry and Sally, soon followed, and their son, Joe Troy, was a miraculous addition on March 2, 1962. The Brownfields joined Columbus Avenue Baptist Church and Mr. B attended the Judge Frank Wilson Young Businessmen's Sunday School Class for over fifty years. He enjoyed spending time with his family at home or at their deer lease, the Turkey Water Hole, in Brady, Texas, and he and Billie hosted their family every Thanksgiving ...
Monday, April 03, 2017She was a devoted Roman Catholic, praying the rosary every day. She loved her parish, St. Philomena's (now part of St. Monica's) where she had been an active member of the Christian Mothers. She was past president of the Beaver Falls Football Mothers and generously supported charities dear to her. This elegant woman was an avid sports fan. She enjoyed watching college basketball, football and baseball - especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were playing - and was a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates.The family she leaves behind mourns her passing but celebrates her life and the love she had given so unconditionally. She is survived by her husband, Al, Patterson Heights; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Janet Tripodi, Beaver, and their children and their families, Jeff and Caroline Tripodi, Stowe Township, with Contessa and Roman, and Jamie and Eric McIntosh, Brighton Township, with Samantha and Lachlan and daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mark Balbach, Chippewa Township, and their daughters and their families, Marcie and Mike Newell, Ohio Township, and Katie Foster, Wexford, with Cassie and Cruz. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Margaret Ross Dunn, and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, and a sister-in-law, Phillip and Ruth Ross and William Ross; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Rukas; and her great-grandson, Jack Robinson Tripodi.Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017 at HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Monday, April 3, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Philomena's Catholic Church, 3908 Sixth Avenue, Beaver Falls, with Father William Schwartz as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in Dee's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Her family would like to thank Catholic Hospice and the staff of Right at Home, especially Cardinal Pritchett, who helped her in her last months.Dee knew the power of prayer; pray the rosary daily.
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Saturday, April 08, 2017Cape.He leaves his loving wife of 23 years, Lisa A. (Tracy) Montigny; four beautiful daughters, Rachael, Julia, Kate, and Erin all of Shrewsbury; a sister, Lori A. Menafo and her husband Gregory of Lunenburg MA; an aunt, Irene Montigny of Westborough formerly of Southbridge; several nieces, nephews, in-laws and a wide circle of supporting friends. Besides his parents, Len was predeceased by a brother, Michael Montigny.Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Len’s family on Friday March 24, 2017 from 4-8 pm in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral will be on Saturday March 25, 2017 with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10 am in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury (kindly go directly to church). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Leonard Montigny Scholarship Fund, c/o Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, 489 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Jones told EBONY. “When we lost Val in 2001 that was a real big blow to the family….The bond that we had growing up was unique; it was so special.”Shirley Jones continued, “The heartbreak is phenomenal. I can’t even imagine going on without her but life will go on. We’re strong and we’re going to persevere in her name. She was truly a wonderful person.”Consisting of sisters Shirley, Brenda and Valorie, The Jones Girls served as backup singers for soul acts like Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross before striking out on their own. The group’s self-titled 1979 debut album landed in the top 10 on Billboard’s R&B charts, resulting in the hit “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” and its B-side, “Who Can I Run To,” which was covered by Xscape in 1995.[embedded content]Before disbanding in the early 2000s following sister Valorie Jones’ death, The Jones Girls recorded six studio albums and became a favorite among DJs, who still play their music–like the fan favorite, “Nights Over Egypt”–today.[embedded content]Shirley Jones has kept recording and performing over the years, and she said her sister was thinking of returning to music as well.“She did put out a record over in London a couple of years ago and I think it went to the top 10 on a couple of the soul charts there, but as far as performing she was trying to decide if that was something that she wanted to do again,” Shirley Jones said.According to her sister, Brenda spent most of her time with her daughter while she was a traveling nurse, taking care of her granddaughter because “she absolutely adored her.” Shirley Jones said Brenda’s dedication to her family was constant, and her impact on the music world will forever be felt.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Billie, by his side. "Mr. B" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born on February 15, 1924, in Swenson, Texas, to Joe N. and Ocie Brownfield. Mr. B grew up in Menard, Texas, working alongside his older brother, Jack, in their father's grocery store, the Busy Bee. Mr. B graduated from Menard High School in 1938 and enrolled at Texas A&M University, but his college career was interrupted by World War II. Mr. B volunteered and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in December 1942 and served his country in combat in the South Pacific theatre, including Guam and Okinawa. After three years and three campaigns, Mr. B was honorably discharged and returned home in December 1945.One of the first people Joe saw when he arrived back in Menard was his best friend's younger sister, Billie Ruth Hayhurst. She had grown up while he was gone, and he always said she was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen. It was love at first sight and the two began dating. Joe and Billie married on July 28, 1946, and they moved to Waco, Texas. Two beautiful daughters, Scherry and Sally, soon followed, and their son, Joe Troy, was a miraculous addition on March 2, 1962. The Brownfields joined Columbus Avenue Baptist Church and Mr. B attended the Judge Frank Wilson Young Businessmen's Sunday School Class for over fifty years. He enjoyed spending time with his family at home or at their deer lease, the Turkey Water Hole, in Brady, Texas, and he and Billie hosted their family every Thanksgiving ...
Monday, April 03, 2017She was a devoted Roman Catholic, praying the rosary every day. She loved her parish, St. Philomena's (now part of St. Monica's) where she had been an active member of the Christian Mothers. She was past president of the Beaver Falls Football Mothers and generously supported charities dear to her. This elegant woman was an avid sports fan. She enjoyed watching college basketball, football and baseball - especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were playing - and was a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates.The family she leaves behind mourns her passing but celebrates her life and the love she had given so unconditionally. She is survived by her husband, Al, Patterson Heights; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Janet Tripodi, Beaver, and their children and their families, Jeff and Caroline Tripodi, Stowe Township, with Contessa and Roman, and Jamie and Eric McIntosh, Brighton Township, with Samantha and Lachlan and daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mark Balbach, Chippewa Township, and their daughters and their families, Marcie and Mike Newell, Ohio Township, and Katie Foster, Wexford, with Cassie and Cruz. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Margaret Ross Dunn, and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, and a sister-in-law, Phillip and Ruth Ross and William Ross; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Rukas; and her great-grandson, Jack Robinson Tripodi.Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017 at HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Monday, April 3, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Philomena's Catholic Church, 3908 Sixth Avenue, Beaver Falls, with Father William Schwartz as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in Dee's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Her family would like to thank Catholic Hospice and the staff of Right at Home, especially Cardinal Pritchett, who helped her in her last months.Dee knew the power of prayer; pray the rosary daily.
