Dorothy A. Alsen

Female 1923 - 2013  (90 years)


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  1. 1.  Dorothy A. Alsen was born 11 Feb 1923, Arlington, Middlesex Co. MA; died 14 May 2013, Acton, Middlesex Co. MA; was buried , Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable Co. MA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Dorothy A Olsen [Alsen]
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1923
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
    Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Mother's name: Nella A Olsen [Nellie Alsen]
    Mother's Birthplace: England
    Household Members:
    Nils Alsen 36
    Nella A Alsen 38
    Margaret C Alsen 8
    Dorothy A Alsen 7
    Edith M Alsen 5
    [Note: Her grandparents, Arthur and Ellen Clare lived next door, along with her uncle, Harold Clare.]

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Dorothy A Olsen [Alsen]
    Age: 17
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Massachusetts
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Street: Jason Terrace
    House Number: 9
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Nils Olsen 45
    Nellie C Olsen 48
    Magaret C Olsen 18
    Dorothy A Olsen 17
    Edith M Olsen 16

    OBITUARY

    Barnstable Patriot, [Massachusetts]; 24 May 2013

    Dorothy A. (Alsen) Place, 90

    Acton

    Dorothy A. (Alsen) Place, formerly of Arlington and Cummaquid, died May 14, 2013, in Acton at age 90.

    The daughter of the late Nils and Nellie (Clare) Alsen, Mrs. Place was born and raised in Arlington, and attended Arlington High School where she excelled in academics and loved starring in operettas. After graduating with honors, Mrs. Place attended the Pierce Secretarial School and was employed at B.U. Law and Polaroid until she married in 1946.

    A tireless volunteer at Symms Hospital, Emerson Hospital, and Cape Cod Hospital, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Arlington and First Congregational Church in Yarmouthport.

    A lifetime member of the Cummaquid Golf Club, her hobbies included knitting, needlepoint, rug making, basket weaving, and reading. She was a member of Quidnuncs, Quilters, Meetneats.

    She was the wife of 50 years to the late Kenneth V. Place. Mrs. Place was the mother of Stephen C. Place and his wife Paula of Bristol, CT, and Karl W. Place and his wife Mary of Maynard; grandmother of four; and great-grandmother of two. She was the sister of the late Margaret C. Alsen of St. Petersburg, FL, and the late Edith C. Holcomb of Charleston, WV.

    A private burial service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

    Donations in her name may be made to the charity of one?s choice.

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    Name: Dorothy A Place
    BORN: 11 Feb 1923
    Died: 14 May 2013
    State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951)


    Buried:
    Grave location and obituary:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=place&GSiman=1&GScid=109426&GRid=110861562&
    Plot: Sec. 20, Site 89

    Dorothy married Kenneth Varney Place. Kenneth (son of Karl Merton Place and Marion E.) was born 02 Mar 1923, Massachusetts; died 18 Sep 1997, Massachusetts; was buried , Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable Co. MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Stephen Charles PLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1948, Boston, MA; died 12 May 2024, Farmington, CT; was buried , State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT.
    2. 3. Karl W. Place  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stephen Charles PLACE Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dorothy1) was born 4 May 1948, Boston, MA; died 12 May 2024, Farmington, CT; was buried , State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT.

    Other Events:

    • Education: U of MA
    • PRIV: Y
    • Religion: Baptist
    • _UID: 6CFD18F19E51432AB74CCD828E345FD415A5

    Notes:

    OBITUARY

    Stephen Place, 76 of Bristol, Connecticut passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on May 12th, 2024.

    A thoughtful and caring husband to his wife Paula of 37 years and a loving father to his daughters Anna and Deborah, Stephen was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948 and grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts. He graduated Arlington High School in 1966, afterwards serving in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972, then graduating from UMass Amherst in 1975.

    He was passionate about his work at the American Radio Relay League Headquarters, where he met his beloved spouse. He continued to work at several other companies, making friends wherever he went, retiring from Doncasters in 2014.

    A true Christian gentleman, he was an active member of Grace Baptist Church for many years, devoting his time to teaching Sunday School and Pioneer Club, as well as serving on numerous committees. One of his proudest moments was attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1963.

    In addition to being a devoted Boston sports fan, he enjoyed an array of other hobbies throughout his life, including reading, fishing, a deep appreciation of classical guitar music, and being the proud originator of many dad jokes.

    Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Dorothy (Alsen) Place. He is survived by his wife, Paula; daughter Anna Matney and her husband Christofer; daughter Deborah Place; brother Karl William Place and his wife Mary, and nephews Brandon and Jonathan Place.

    Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 5-8pm at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St. Plainville, CT, with burial at State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Baptist Book of Remembrance, 736 King Street, Bristol, Connecticut 06010.

    Occupation:
    Machinist

    Stephen married Paula Dee TATE (daughter of Paul Frederick TATE and Nancy Fair WHITAKER) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Deborah Alsen PLACE  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Karl W. Place Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dorothy1)

    Karl married Mary. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Brandon Place  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Jonathan Place  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Deborah Alsen PLACE Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stephen2, 1.Dorothy1)

  2. 5.  Brandon Place Descendancy chart to this point (3.Karl2, 1.Dorothy1)

  3. 6.  Jonathan Place Descendancy chart to this point (3.Karl2, 1.Dorothy1)