| Name |
Constance Ann "Connie" LAFAYETTE [1, 2] |
| Nickname |
Connie |
 Birth |
8 Dec 1920 |
Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States  [3, 4, 5] |
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Constance Ann Lafayette 1920 Birth Certificate
Copy of Birth Certificate of Constance Ann Lafayette, Lafayette, Jesse & Eleanor Gustin, 1910; privately held by Gayle Nowell Carlsbad, CA. 2009. Documents, photos and other artifacts. |
| Gender |
Female |
| _FGLINK |
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209525055 |
| _FGRAVE |
209525055 |
| _FSFTID |
M7F5-TPN |
| _FSLINK |
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/M7F5-TPN |
| _UID |
49545CB32F444AEC88304C626B727B081B2D |
| Residence |
1920-1925 |
Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [6, 7] |
- 2 Pond Street
Listed as her parents home address on Constance's birth certificate, and listed later on in the 1925 Woburn/Winchester Directory:"Lafayette Jesse (Nellie S) h 2 Pond"
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| Census |
1930 |
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [8] |
- 6 Gregg Street
1) Jesse C Lafayette, Head, owned home valued at $4800.00 with a radio; m, w, age 49, married age 29, born in Vermont, both parents born in Canada/French, Patent leather japaner, not a veteran
2) Nellie S. Lafayette, Wife, f, w, age 38, married age 19, born in Massachusetts as was father, mother born in Scotland
3) Wilfrid C Lafayette, Son, m, w, age 18, single, born in Massachusetts, father born in Vermont, mother born in Massachusetts, shipper for a tea importer
4) Gustin Lafayette, Son, m, w, age 17, single, attended school, born in Vermont as was father, mother born in Massachusetts
5) Harvey J Lafayette, Son, m, w, age 15, single, attended school, born in Massachusetts, father born in Vermont, mother born in Massachusetts
6) Eleanor S Lafayette, Daughter, f, w, age 11, single, attended school, born in Massachusetts, father born in Vermont, mother born in Massachusetts
7) Constance A Lafayette, Daughter,f, w, age 9, single, attended school, born in Massachusetts, father born in Vermont, mother born in Massachusetts
8) Jesse Lafayette Jr., Son, m, w, age 5, single, born in Massachusetts, father born in Vermont, mother born in Massachusetts.
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| Census |
1940 |
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [9] |
- 6 Gregg Street, rented $28/mo
1) Lafayette, Jesse, Head, m, w, age 59, married, 8th grade edu, b. Vermont, same house 1935, working, Leather Finisher, seeking work, had not worked for 10 wks, $580 income
2) Lafayette, Nellie, Wife, f, w, age 49, married, 4 yrs High School, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935, keeping house
3) Lafayette, Gustin, Son, m , w, age 27, single, 2 yrs High School, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935, seeking work, worked for 156 wks as Laborer on Govt. Sidewalk Project, $676
4) Lafayette, Constance, Daughter, f, w, age 18, single, 4 yrs High School, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935, working 58 weeks as Seamstress on Govt. Sewing Project, $117
5) Lafayette, Jesse Jr., Son, m, w, age 15, single, 1 yr High School, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935
6) Lafayette, Cecilia, Daughter, f, w, age 9, single, 3 yrs Elementary, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935
7) Lafayette, Joan L., Daughter, f, w, age 8, single , 2 years Elementary, b. Massachusetts, same house 1935
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| Military |
From 14 Dec 1944 to 12 Feb 1947 |
The Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States [10] |
| US Navy WWII Bronx, NY and Washington,DC |
- Naval Training School, Bronx, NY
Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy
This is to certify that Constance Ann Lafayette a Specialist (Q) First Class is honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland and from the Naval Service of the United States this 12th day of February 1947.
This certificate is awarded as a Testimonial of Fidelity and Obedience.
L.O. Stone
Captain (MC) USN
Commanding
Authority for discharge ALSTACON 252051 of October 1946.
Following Data Transcribed From NAVPERS-553, Notice of Separation.
Serial or file number: 749 00 96
Date and place of birth: 8 December 1920 Winchester, Mass.
Date of entry into active service: 14 December 1944
Highest rank or rating held: Specialist (Q) First Class
Service (vessels and stations served on): Naval Training School, Bronx, N.Y.; Naval Barracks, Washington, D.C.
Remarks: American Campaign Ribbon Victory Medal of World War II Navy Unit Commendation Convenience of the Government
Rated Specialist (Q) First Class as of 16 May 1946.
2-12-47 USN, Bethesda, MD. Honorable service button issued this date in accordance with Art. A-4010. BuPera Manual. By direction of MOIC.
$100.00 MOP Paid 1/6/47 PV-No.1478-47
F.B. Roome, Deputy for E.C.Goodwom. Lt. SC USN 51265
Lieut. S. S. May (HC) U.S.N.
By direction of Commanding Officer
Other entries previously made now covered by NavPers 553, Notice of Separation
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| Residence |
From 1947 to 1951 |
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [11] |
| 6 Gregg Street |
| Census |
1950 |
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [12] |
| 6 Gregg Street |
- 1)Lafayette, Jesse C, Head, W, M, age 69, Mar, b. Vermont, Ot, did not work last week
2) Lafayette, Nelli G., wife, W, F, age 59, Mar, b. Mass., Wk, 40, Polisher-Watch hands /Factory
3) Lafayette, Constance A., daughter. W, F, age 28, Nev, b. Mass., Wk, 40, Clerk/Grocery
4) Lafayette, Celia M., daughter, W, F, age 19, Nev, b. Mass., Wk, 40, Bookkeeper/Bank
5) Lafayette, Joan L., daughter, W, F, age 18, Nev, b. Mass., Wk, 40, Sprayer-Watch hands /Factory
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| Residence |
From 1951 to 1955 |
Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [13] |
| Residence |
From 1955 to 1984 |
Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States |
| 563 Woburn Street |
| Death |
21 Mar 1984 |
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States [14, 15] |
| Cause: Heart surgery |
| Obituary |
22 Mar 1984 |
Wilmington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [15] |
| Newspaper Clippings |
- Constance Nowell World War II Veteran
Mrs. Constance Ann Nowell of 563 Woburn St., Wilmington died Wednesday evening at Mass. General Hospital. She was 63.
Born in Winchester, the daughter of the late Nellie (Gustin) and the late Jesse C. Lafayette, she lived in Woburn during her younger years and moved to Wilmington 29 years ago.
Mrs. Nowell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and prior to retirement was em-ployed for 12 years as a clerk at the Woburn Post Office.
She was a member of the East Branch of the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church, Wilmington.
Mrs. Nowell is survived by her husband, Edward N. Nowell and two sons, Scott of Nashua and Gary of Wilmington; her daughter-in-law, Gayle Nowell and granddaughter, Samantha Nowell of Nashua; three brothers, Gustin Lafayette of Woburn, Harvey Lafayette of Kingston, N.H. and Jesse Lafayette, Jr. of Epping; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Vallance of Jefferson, Me., Mrs. Celia Friend of Kingston, N.H. and Mrs. Joan Fougere of Stoneham.
Funeral services were held at the W.S. Cavanaugh & Son Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Wilmington Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Murdoch of the Wilmington Congregational Church officiating. Interment took place in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.
Death Notice:
NOWELL - Of Wilmington, March 21, Constance Ann (Lafayette). Beloved wife of Edward N. Mother of Scott of Nashua. NH and Gary of Wil-mington. Mother In law of Gayle Nowell and grand-mother of Samantha Nowell of Nashua, NH. Sister of Gustin Lafayette of Woburn, Harvey Lafayette and Mrs. Celia Friend of Kingston, NH, Jesse Lafayette Jr. of Epplng, NH, Mrs. Eleanor Vallance of Jefferson, ME, Mrs. Joan Fougere of Stoneham and the late Wilfred Lafayette. Funeral Services at the W.S. Cavanaugh & Son Funeral Home, 374 Main St., (Rte. 38) WILMINGTON, Saturday at 11 a.m. Friends may call Friday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Memorials in her name may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 33 Fourth Ave., Needham Heights, MA O2194.
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| Reference Number |
WT Lafayette-134 |
| Burial |
24 Mar 1984 |
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [16, 17] |
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Constance (Lafayette) Nowell: U. S. Navy Grave Marker
Inscription: Constance Ann Nowell / US Navy / 1920-1984
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Edward and Constance (Lafayette) Nowell Memorial, Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Mass.
Inscription: Edward N. Nowell / Dec. 6, 1911 - June 26, 1985 / His Wife / Constance A. Nowell / Dec. 8, 1920 - Mar. 21, 1984
Plot: Roessler Avenue Section 14-A Lor 784 |
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Edward and Constance (Lafayette) Nowell Memorial, Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Mass. (front)
Inscription: NOWELL.
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Nowell Memorial
Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, MA
Photo taken by Gary Nowell. |
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Constance Nowell Military Marker
Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, MA
Photo taken by Gary Nowell. |
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Nowell Memorial (front)
Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, Mass.
Photo taken 2017 by Gary Nowell |
| Person ID |
I2004 |
Our Family Tree | Descendants of Peter Nowell, son of Capt. Peter Nowell |
| Last Modified |
21 May 2024 |
1920 - 1984 (63 years)
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