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Jacqueline "Jackie" Basile (Harrison) passed away peacefully at her home in Yucca Vallery, CA on November 1, 2024 surrounded by loving family. A celebration of life will be held in her backyard, overlooking the desert. This was her favorite place to sit and enjoy the warm sunshine. A private family burial will take place at San Luis Cemetery in San Louis Obispo, CA next to her beloved mother Esther Harrison-De Boer. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Best Friends Animal Society, reflecting Jackie's lifelong devotion to all animals or to the Parkinson's Resource Organization. 

Jackie was born on June 5th, 1946 in Chicago, IL and raised predominantly in Wyoming, MI. Known by all for her razor-sharp intellect and sense of humor, she was fluent in 4 languages and is an alumna of Michigan State University (B.S. Biology) and Cal Poly (MBA), the latter of which she completed while raising 2 small children. These skills were particularly useful for her greatest love, besides her family, of travel. Jackie met many of her most cherished friends during, or as a result of, a shared love of exploring the world. Whether it was teaching English in Paris, buying her favorite pastries in Germany, or bartending in the Bahamas, she never turned down an invite to go somewhere new. Throughout her lifetime of adventures abroad, her heart always remained tied to California. She was overjoyed at being able to return "home" to retire and enjoy 7 blissful years in the state that was always so dear to her. 

Jackie is survived by her two daughters Jamie Basile of Chicago, IL and Lindsay Basile of Los Angeles, CA, her brother Dr. Jim Harrison (Zella) of Palm Desert, CA, life partner Tom Equin of Yucca Valley, CA, and cat Blue, also of Yucca Valley. She is preceded in death by her parents Burt Harrison and Esther Colborn, and by numerous beloved and cherished pets.

Marshall Christian Moore, husband, father, coach, and educator, died from complications of Parkinson's Disease and cancer on October 21, 2024, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Born on November 7, 1956, in Boston, Marshall was the eldest son of Roger Allan Moore and Barbara Wildman Moore. Raised in Massachusetts on Beacon Hill and the Gurnet, Marshall attended Dexter and Groton schools, where he learned to love sports and made friends for life. At Harvard College, he rowed in the undefeated freshman eight, culminating with a dramatic win on July 4, 1976, at the Henley Royal Regatta. He received his A.B. in English in 1979, and later his J.D. from Fordham University. Marshall married Becky Goff in 1981, and together they raised three sons: Nicholas, Davis, and Timothy.

Marshall began his career in education by joining Becky at Choate Rosemary Hall in 1984 where he served as an admission officer, English teacher, and rowing coach. In 1988, he was appointed the Director of Admission and boy's crew coach at Brooks School. During a year in Rennes, France, Marshall led family adventures while Becky taught at SYA. They moved to Exeter in 1995, and Marshall worked as Associate Director for the Harvard College Fund.

In 1990, Marshall was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Often referring to his condition as "Mr. P," Marshall maintained his customary good humor and resolute optimism as he managed the illness for the rest of his life. He co-founded the Seacoast Parkinson's Support Group, where for eighteen years he and fellow members met each month to share information and community. Throughout these years, he dedicated himself to the "symphony of motion," continuing to row, run, bike, and dance for as long as he was able, even competing at the USA Track & Field Masters Championships in 2004.

Most of all, Marshall loved to be on the water, where he imparted rowing wisdom, as well as an appreciation for river wildlife (and his favorite dance music). After Choate and Brooks, Marshall coached at Phillips Exeter Academy, Great Bay Rowing, and Community Rowing. In his later years as a coach emeritus at Exeter, he continued to ride the launches on the Squamscott River, lending his keen eye and sharing words of inspiration to athletes and other coaches alike.

Beyond his sporting pursuits, Marshall admired beauty of many kinds. Along with dealing in antiques, he collected paintings and furnishings for his family's home in Exeter. Forever observant, he also developed his voice on the page by writing poetry and short stories. By example, he taught his sons to appreciate design, art, writing, and all things sweet - especially his signature chocolate chip cookies and whiskey sours.

Marshall is survived by his wife M. Rebecca "Becky" Moore, his three sons, Nicholas W. Moore (Irina Eremenko), Davis H. Moore (Liza Williams), and Timothy C. Moore (F Taylor Colantonio), his two grandchildren, Sylvia and Winslow, his mother Barbara Moore, his sister Elizabeth Faria, his two brothers Taft and Allan Moore, as well as many other dear and extended family. Marshall will be remembered for his competitive spirit, equanimity, humor, and kindness.

A memorial service for Marshall will be held at Christ Church, Exeter, NH, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 2:00. For those who wish to attend online, a link will be available on the church's website. In lieu of flowers, please honor Marshall by donating to the financial aid fund at Community Rowing in Brighton, MA.

"It's a great art, is rowing. It's the finest art there is. It's a symphony of motion. And when you're rowing well, why it's nearing perfection. And when you reach perfection, you're touching the Divine. It touches you of yous, which is your soul." George Pocock

Gerald Dale Harding (75), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Friday, September 6, 2024, at home with his loving wife, Kris, by his side. Despite an almost 20-year battle with Parkinson's Disease, he never lost his sense of humor and gentle heart, finding ways to connect with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren even when words became hard to find. Fondly known to friends and family by his middle name, Dale was born on November 30, 1948. He grew up in a house built by his father on Sycamore St. in Baton Rouge and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1966 and was a Nawaganti Indian dancer there. During the Vietnam War, Dale joined the Naval Reserve and served as a Hospital Corpsman stationed in Japan. There he made the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji. After returning, Dale resumed working for Exxon, completing two apprenticeships. Startingat the Refinery and then later at the Chemical plant as an analyzer technician, Dale's career with Exxon spanned over 35 years. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing with his brothers, and backpacking in the Collegiate Peaks backcountry in Colorado with friends and family. As a self-taught guitarist, Dale found music a source of expression. Church, his faith, and the community that came with attending St. John's UMC were important parts of Dale's life for many years. He served on the trustees' committee for many years, was in the praise band, sang in the choir, both services every Sunday, and especially loved to sing in the sunrise service on Easter. He accompanied the St. John's youth group on the Appalachian Service Project several times and always found meaning and joy in the experience. He was a simple, straightforward man with a big heart who will be missed by all who knew him. Dale's loving spirit is carried on by his wife of 50 years, Kristen, his two daughters, Jennifer Harding (Ben Owens) and Meghan (Chris) Audler, and three grandchildren, Wyatt Audler, Hayes Audler, and Atticus Owens. Dale leaves behind two brothers, Cliff (Connie) Harding; their daughters Alicia (James) Jarreau and Cathy (Todd) Jackson, and David Harding; his children Ryan Harding, Erin Harding (Candace O'Brien), and Mattie Harding and their mother Debbie Stout-Harding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Martha Jean Harding. The family extends special appreciation to his caregivers, Nakesha, Sime, and Demetric, for their patience, compassion, and good humor, as well as to the Hospice of Baton Rouge staff. 

Edward G. Polansky died Thursday, October 24, 2024, beloved husband of Janet (Isenman) Polansky for 63 devoted years, predeceased by his parents Beatrice (Radnofsky) and Hyman Polansky.

Edward died peacefully in his sleep after a life well-lived with Parkinson's Disease. He was an example and inspiration to so many.

Born in 1938, Ed grew up in Winthrop, Massachusetts where, early on, he nurtured a gift for music, which combined with his extraordinary love of people endeared him to everyone he met. Eddie's personality elicited smiles and laughter from hundreds of friends, relatives, and clients. Of his many gifts, connecting with people was what brought him and those around him the most joy.

Edward graduated from Salem State College and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Boston University. He and Janet endowed a scholarship at Salem State College in their name.

Ed taught briefly, and then became a financial advisor. He worked at Paine Webber, and at A.G. Edwards, where he spent the last 25 years of his successful and satisfying 40 year career.

Ed and his family moved to Wayland in 1969, living there for 20 years before moving to Concord, Massachusetts and eventually Chestnut Hill.

Ed was a founding member of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, and sang in their choir for 40 years. He possessed a taste for adventure, and delighted in his passions for music, sailing, flying, motorcycles, and cars.

Ed is survived by his wife Janet, his daughter Deborah Polansky, son-in law Dr. Eric Putnoi, beloved granddaughters Talia and Joia Putnoi, brother David Polansky and sisters-in-law Elaine Polansky and Phyllis Buchsbaum, as well as many adoring nieces and nephews.

The Polansky family and their relatives and friends are so grateful for Eddie, a star whose light will continue to brighten the lives of those who knew and loved him.

"Baywatch" actor Michael Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, died Sunday, his director and friend confirmed. He was 68.

Matthew Felker, Newman's close friend and director of the recent Hulu docuseries "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun," confirmed the news Monday on Instagram.

Felker said there were times he wanted to quit creating the docuseries, but then he "remembered Mike" and "couldn't let him down." He also said that before Newman died, he read him letters and played videos from friends from all walks of life, so "he knew he was loved."

"I lost my friend. A hero. My hero," he wrote. "Thanks for coming into my life Newmie. Even if it was a brief time."

Felker told People magazine that Newman died Sunday night of "heart complications," surrounded by friends and family.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 50, Newman revealed what life with the disease was like in the docuseries, which profiled cast members' lives after they starred in "Baywatch." He said he'd often wake up "jittery" after having taken 10 medications a day.

Born in Los Angeles, he rose to stardom in the '90s as the beloved lifeguard Mike "Newmie" Newman on "Baywatch" and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989-2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. 

"Baywatch" centered on a team of lifeguards, led by Lt. Mitch Buchannon (Hasselhoff), as they saved lives, managed personal dramas, combated crime and adventured along the shores of Los Angeles. Newman shared the screen with Pamela Anderson, Nicole Eggert, Yasmine Bleeth and Jeremy Jackson.

He was also a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before he retired.

He reprised his role as Newmie in three episodes of the 1995 spinoff series "Baywatch Nights."

Newman is survived by his wife, Sarah, whom he married 36 years ago; his grown children, Chris and Emily; and his 1-year-old granddaughter, Charlie.