In the 18th and 19th centuries, churches here allowed parishioners to rent or buy pews, often charging more for those closest to the pulpit. Pew deeds or titles could be passed down to heirs as families grew, but during the 20th century the practice disappeared.
A funeral Mass for Margaret Adele Hannibal, a former Pantigo Road, East Hampton, resident, will be said on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in East Hampton, with burial to follow at the church cemetery on Cedar Street. Mrs. Hannibal, who was known as Maggie, was 86 and died in Asheville, N.C., on Tuesday. An obituary will appear in a future issue.
"She was an amazing cook, and loved to eat and feed her friends and family. She enjoyed entertaining," said Robert Lager, a cousin of Anita Sheldon of Springs. Ms. Sheldon died at home during the early morning hours Friday, at the age of 88.
Lester A. Walker Sr., a retired head of custodial services at East Hampton High School, died of cardiac arrest on March 21 in Wellington, Fla. He was 80.
