Person:Alfred Cole (6)

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Ensign Alfred Meredith Cole
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Name Ensign Alfred Meredith Cole
Gender Male
Birth[2] 1923 Ohio, United States
Residence[2] 1930 Painesville, Lake, Ohio, United States
Marriage to Marjorie Ahlman
Military[3] Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United StatesArmy Air Corps
Military[4] Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United StatesUnited States Navy
Death[3] 22 Mar 1945 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States

possible residences: Lake County, Ohio; Laguna Beach, California; San Clemente, California; Colorado

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    Marjorie Cole Andrews(1923-2014)
    Marjorie Cole Andrews (nee Ahlman) of Elyria died on June 9th, 2014.
    She was born on March 19, 1923, in Willoughby, and was a graduate of Mentor High School.
    She worked on the administrative staff of Mentor High School, and later was a bank teller for banks in Willoughby and Laguna Beach, Calif.
    Marjorie loved baseball, and was an enthusiastic Indians fan even after her move to San Clemente, Calif., where she lived for 33 years. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in both Ohio and California. Traveling in her RV, visiting family and friends, seeing sights in all 50 states, was a special joy. She enjoyed time in Colorado as a campground host. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Willoughby and of the PEO Sisterhood in San Clemente. Returning to Ohio to Wesleyan Village, she made countless more friends as she threw herself into a variety of activities and volunteering roles.
    Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence J. and Oriole S. Ahlman; three husbands, Alfred M. Cole, C. Garry Andrews, and Donald D. Cole; daughter Martha Andrews; step-son G. Dean Andrews; sister Jean Tegarty Richmond; brothers Robert S. Ahlman, William C. Ahlman, James F. Ahlman, John D. Ahlman, and Richard T. Ahlman.
    She is survived by daughter Susan Cole (Hal Taussig) of Philadelphia, Pa.; step-son Crispen D. Cole (Carolina) of Long Beach, Calif.; grandson Benjamin C. Cady; granddaughters, Katherine A. Martin, Karen E. Martin, and Miriam A. Cady; step-granddaughter Ashleigh Cole; three great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service will be Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Wesleyan Village, 807 West Ave., Elyria. Burial will be at Mentor Cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesleyan Senior Living Foundation, 807 West Ave., Elyria, OH 44035.
    Published in www.News-Herald.com on June 19, 2014

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    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Alfred M Cole
    Birth Year: abt 1923
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1930: Painesville, Lake, Ohio, USA
    Map of Home: View Map
    Street address: Mentor Ave
    Ward of City: 3
    House Number: 1083
    Dwelling Number: 472
    Family Number: 492
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Ohio
    Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    W Alfred Cole 33
    Mildred M Cole 30
    Alfred M Cole 7
    Donald D Cole 5

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    Donald David “Don” Cole
    Birth: 24 Nov 1924 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
    Death: 24 Apr 2007 Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, USA
    Burial: Unknown

    Memorial #: 106725445
    Bio: Donald David "Don" Cole died April 24, 2007 of respiratory problems at the Wesleyan Village, Elyria, Ohio at age 82. He was born November 24, 1924 in Cleveland, OH, the son of William "Alfred" COLE and Mildred F. Meredith. He lived most of his life in the Phoenix, AZ area and moved to Elyria in 2002. He graduated from Mentor High School and worked as a self employed mason most of his life. He enjoyed sailing, flying, camping, traveling and doing minor repairs around his home. For years, Don managed a campground in Colorado. Surviving were his 2nd wife, Marjorie "Marj" Andrews of Weslyan Village, Elyria; son, Crispin "Cris" Cole of Long Beach, CA; granddaughter, Ashleigh Cole of Long Beach, CA and niece, Susan Cole of Philadelphia, PA. Don and his 1st wife, June Cole, divorced. DON COLE'S BROTHER: Ensign Alfred Cole, a US Air Force pilot, died in WW2 on March 22, 1945 at Pearl Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii 10 days after his 22nd birthday. His baby daughter, Susan Cole, was born seven months later. His widow was Marjorie (AHLMAN) COLE. DON'S MEMORIAL SERVICE was Friday, May 4, 2007 at the Wesleyan Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH, Rev. Beth McKee, chaplain officiating, arrangements by Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elyria. Contributions were suggested to Wesleyan Senior Living, 807 West Ave., Elyria, OH or New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH.Sources: Donald D Cole's obituary, Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, OH, May 1 and 6, 2007; family genealogy; Census Records, etc.
    Family Members
    Parents
    William Alfred Cole 1897-1952
    Mildred F. Meredith Cole 1899-1982
    Created by: Mary K. Ward (46603498)
    Added: 15 Mar 2013
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106725445
    Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 December 2017), memorial page for Donald David “Don” Cole (24 Nov 1924–24 Apr 2007), Find A Grave Memorial no. 106725445, ; Maintained by Mary K. Ward (contributor 46603498) Unknown.

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    U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
    VIEW U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
    Name: Alfred Meredith Cole
    Residence Place: Ohio, USA
    Branch of Service: US Navy
    Spouse: Marjorie A Cole
    Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (MT-WY)

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    Ens Alfred M Cole
    Birth: unknown
    Death: 22 Mar 1945
    Cenotaph: Honolulu MemorialHonolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
    Plot: Courts of the Missing
    Memorial #: 56118062
    Gravesite Details Entered the service from Ohio.
    Created by: CWGC/ABMC (6)
    Added: 6 Aug 2010
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56118062
    Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 December 2017), memorial page for Ens Alfred M Cole (unknown–22 Mar 1945), Find A Grave Memorial no. 56118062, citing Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA ; Maintained by CWGC/ABMC (contributor 6) .