Obituaries

William "Bill" Boudiette

Mr. Boudiette, 65, of Middletown, died Jan. 1, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Kearny and Hoboken before moving to Middletown 38 years ago. He was a seventh- and eight-grade science teacher for the Keyport Board of Education for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed surf fishing. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Trojanwicz Boudiette; two sons, William J. Boudiette of the Belford section of Middletown, and Matthew Boudiette of Red Bank; and a sister, Carol Ann Holden of Sparta. A funeral liturgy will be held Jan. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements are by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.

Marion R. Sonner Durner

Mrs. Durner, 93, of Matawan, died Jan. 1, 2007, at Madison Center, Old Bridge. Born in Queens, N.Y., she resided in Red Bank and Brooklyn, N.Y., prior to moving to Matawan 28 years ago. She was a registered nurse at Manufacturers Hanover Trust, New York City, for 25 years, retiring in 1968. She was a first lieutenant with the U.S. Army during World War II. She was a docent at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, and a volunteer at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She enjoyed nature, birds, gardening and travel. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward W. Durner, in 1976. She is survived by three stepdaughters, Gertrude Sherman of Matawan, Ann Van Nimwegan of Tucson, Ariz., and Dorothy Edson of Lexington, Mass.; 17 step-grandchildren; and 31 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held Jan. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Isabel Morrell Beadleston

Mrs. Beadleston, 97, of Rumson, died Dec. 30, 2006, in Rumson following a brief illness. She was born in Elizabeth. She enjoyed travel, fishing, tennis, which she played until age 93, and the beach. She was an avid gardener and member of the Rumson Garden Club. She was predeceased by her husbands, Dr. Sydney P. Waud and Alfred N. Beadleston Jr.; a sister, Dorothea M. Coleman; a brother, George P. Morrell; and as stepson, Alfred N. Beadleston III. She is survived by two daughters, Isabel W. Hertz and Beverly W. Sutherland; a son, Sydney P. Waud; a stepson, William L. Beadleston; a son-in-law, Daniel L. Hertz Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Nancy S. Waud and Charlotte Beers Beadleston; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Miss Porter's School, 60 Main St., Farmington, CT 06032; or VNA Hospice, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.

Catherine Kavookjian

Mrs. Kavookjian, 55, of Fair Haven, died Jan. 1, 2007, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Red Bank, she was raised in Fair Haven. She spent several years employed in the culinary field and was one of the original cooks at her brother Steven's restaurant, Huddy's Inn, Colts Neck. She enjoyed time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Kavookjian; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Strasser of Fair Haven, and Ryan and Jennifer Strasser of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Leah Kavookjian of Fair Haven; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Janet Russek of Florida, and Steven and Annie Russek of Virginia; and a granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.