Members of the Gloucester High School Class of 1961 gathered last month at Nick’s Spaghetti & Steak House, Gloucester Point. In addition to its being the 65th anniversary of earning their high school diplomas, the occasion was also a chance to visit with classmate Raymond West, who lives in Maine. He came down to visit the grave of his late wife of 60 years, Marion, who is buried at Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Glass Road, Hayes. She passed away on Oct. 7, 2025. Those at the luncheon are, seated from left, Marcella Medeiros, Joanne Gayle, Bettie Sue Varner, Fay Burris, Mary Oliver, Ray West; standing, Jim Morris, Faye Deal, Brenda Sue Riley, Davis Rhodes, Hamilton Williams, Jackie Hampton, Lester Sterling, Ray Rilee, Marvin “M.E.” Thomas and Frank Belvin....
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