FINAL PATROL

The Final Patrol

Lord, these departed shipmates with dolphins on their chest,
Are a part of an outfit known as the very best.
Make them welcome and take them by the hand,
You'll find without a doubt they were the best in all the land.
So, heavenly Father, add their names to the roll,
Of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive,
Will always keep their memories alive.

We are deeply saddened to pass the word that our fellow member and Shipmate, Robert S. "Bob" Adler, has received his orders to report to the Supreme Commander to begin his Eternal Patrol.

Bob, 79 died unexpectedly on August 25, 2008 at his son's residence in Scarborough. He was born in Waltham, Mass. Dec. 27, 1928, the son of Ralph and Ethel (Sherman) Adler. Bob was married to Jean Eleanor (Spears) Adler for 56 years. Bob was involved in the Scouts and Sea Scouts organizations throughout the majority of his life. In Sea Scouts he earned the prestigious Quartermasters award which was presented to him aboard the U.S.S. Mindoro in June of 1947. Bob joined the Navy Reserves in 1948 as a Seaman Apprentice in the Organized Submarine Division of Boston and was called to active duty in 1952 during the Korean War and served aboard the USS Grenadier (SS 525). His tour of duty included submarine operations with a cruise to South America. Bob was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1954. Bob was a life member of the United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated and in 2001 he became one of the founding members of the U.S.S. Maine Base Submarine Veterans Inc. He was very active in both the Maine and Florida chapters and in 2003 he was inducted into the Holland Club.

Shipmate Dick McGoldrick has received his orders to report to the Supreme Commander to begin his Eternal Patrol.

Richard Deane McGoldrick
DENMARK -- Richard Deane McGoldrick was born in Boston, Mass., on May 12, 1928, to Bernard Francis and Gertrude (Deane) McGoldrick, and passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 3, 2010, after a long battle with esophageal cancer.

He lived in Quincy and Centerville, Mass., attended Thayerlands Academy and Cranwell Prep in Massachusetts, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Business Administration degree in 1950. He was in the Navy program at UND and was discharged from the Navy in 1954 as a LTJG. He worked in the food business during most of his career, as well as being active in community theater, a member of SAG and AFTRA, was seen in major movies and made-for-TV movies, performed in many industrial films, as well as doing a lot of modeling while he was living in the Boston area.

He was married to Marcia O'Keeffe in 1951. They had four children: Bernard Francis, Mary Marcia, Richard Deane Jr., and Michael Arthur, and resided in Wellesley, Mass. In 1977 Dick was one in a cadre of men who opened a half-way house known as Answer House, supported their fund-raising efforts and realized the eventual addition of Sullivan House, both in South Boston. Dick was an avid golfer, played in many tournaments, and in 1973 was president of Woodlands Country Club in Newton, Mass.

Dick moved to Maine in 1984 where he operated Old Port Yacht Sales in Portland. Here he met his loving wife, Marilyn. Together they enjoyed sailing the Maine coast as well as 'going south' and cruising the Caribbean. They also journeyed on many extended motor home trip adventures around the country.

Dick moved to Denmark in 1985, sold his food brokerage company, and started new careers, which included becoming an EMT II, a Constable, an Animal Control Officer (in 10 towns), a Substance Abuse Counselor, a Domestic Violence facilitator, a Bail Commissioner, President of Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, and was again, active in community theater.
He was very proud of having served his country throughout his adult life, was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the U. S. Secretary of Defense for his service, and was recently honored by the Maine Base Submarine Veterans. In 2001 he received the Family Crisis Services Criminal Justice Award. Dick was a member of the Harrison American Legion Post, a one-time member of the Bridgton Lions, and a member of the Maine Base Sub-Vets.

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We are deeply saddened to pass the word that our fellow member and Shipmate, John Morrill, has received his orders to report to the Supreme Commander to begin his Eternal Patrol.

Portland – John P. Morrill, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. He was born in Portland on January 23, 1931 the son of the late, John A. and Ann M. Morrill.

He attended North School, William B. Jack Junior High and Portland High School class of 1949. He graduated from SMVTI in 1977 with an associates degree in law enforcement technology.

He enlisted in the US Army Nov 1949, he graduated from US armored school, Ft. Knox, KY and served in Korea with "D" company, 89th MTB Sept 1950 - Oct 1951, instructor duty armored school Ft. Knox 1952 until discharge in Oct 1952. He then enlisted in the US Navy in Feb 1953, graduate of US Navy Leadership school, instructor school and nuclear power school. He served on board; USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602 (Gold Crew), retired from US Navy Oct 1970 as MMC(SS).

He earned the Purple Heart (US ARMY), Army Good Conduct Medal (four awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Korean Service Medal and ROK Korean War Service Medal, US Navy Submarine Dolphins and SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin (6 patrols).

He was a life member Military Order of the Purple Heart, life member VFW post 6859, life member US Submarine Veteran's Inc., member of Korean War Vets, Fleet Reserve Association and 69th Armored Regiment Association.

As a civilian he worked at SMVTI as Assistant Instructor and tool room supervisor Nov 1970 to July1971. Worked as a federal Police Officer at the US Federal Courthouse, Portland, ME from July 1971 until retirement in Dec. 1994.

He coached Little League Baseball in Long Beach, CA for two years, coached youth football from 1991 until just recent and helped form the Portland Youth Football League with Jim Hartman. In his spare time he enjoyed sailing, fishing, family cookouts and computer games.

He is predeceased by his brother, Charles Thomas Morrill and grandson, Randy L. Good.

He is survived by his wife, Waneta L. Norwood whom he married on Peaks Island on May 22, 1955; four children, Jennie E. Morrill, John P. Morrill, II, Peggy Ann Morrill, Thomas D. Morrill; grandchildren, Jason L. Morrill and Joleen P. Morrill; great grandchild, Mason Jay Morrill.

Richard Deane McGoldrick DENMARK -- Richard Deane McGoldrick was born in Boston, Mass., on May 12, 1928, to Bernard Francis and Gertrude (Deane) McGoldrick, and passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 3, 2010, after a long battle with esophageal cancer.

Richard Deane McGoldrick
DENMARK -- Richard Deane McGoldrick was born in Boston, Mass., on May 12, 1928, to Bernard Francis and Gertrude (Deane) McGoldrick, and passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 3, 2010, after a long battle with esophageal cancer.