Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Longtime Foxborough resident Carmella Angeline (Toppi) Echols was a former dining room manager at the Doolittle Home.
Carmella Angeline (Toppi) Echols, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home surrounded by the comfort of her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta (Dalphonse) Toppi. Carmella was born on Dec. 14, 1921 in Gorham, N.H. She and her husband William were married on Feb. 5, 1944 at St. Joseph’s Church in Athens, Ga. She has been a Foxborough resident for the past 56 years. Carmella was a former dining room manager at the Doolittle Home in Foxborough. She enjoyed a good game of cards and cooking Italian meals for friends and family. She also enjoyed cake making, needlepoint and doll making. She loved music and dancing and performing in minstrel shows. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, the “Belcherettes” and “…
Sunday, May 19, 2013
William Clark Sr., John Mims, Cecile Zito, Joan Donovan and Marilyn Rodman.
William Clark Sr. William E. Clark Sr., 79, of South Easton, died May 14 2013. He was a resident of South Easton for 40 years. Mr. Clark was an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a maintenance mechanic for the Grace Company in Canton for 25 years before retiring in 1996. For the full obituary click here. John Mims John Bryan Mims, 82, of Norton, passed away April 24, 2013. From 1954 to 1959, he served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander stationed on the aircraft carrier the USS Shangri-La. A resident of Norton for the past 50 years, Mr. Mims was the founder and owner of Bryan Manufacturing, Inc., where he designed and manufactured plastic packaging, in Norton. Bryan was a …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Marilyn Rodman, who passed away on May 13, was a passionate philanthropist in the area for many years and married to Don Rodman, the President of Rodman Ford Sales, Inc. of Foxborough for over 60 years.
NOTE: The following obituary is courtesy of Brezniak Rodman Funeral Directors. Marilyn Rodman, 79, of Canton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and well-known philanthropist, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013 at Orchard Cove in Canton. She was the beloved wife of Don Rodman, President of Rodman Ford Sales, Inc. of Foxborough, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Born in the Roxbury section of Boston, Marilyn was a longtime resident of Canton where she immersed herself in the community. She served on the Canton School Committee for 22 years working on many programs including the Blue Hills Collaborative, a program at the Blue Hills for special-education children, the “Mutual Concerns” school …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Hugo passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2013.
Helen Marie (Spellman) Hugo, 74, died unexpectedly at her home in Plainville on Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) Spellman. Helen was born in Dedham on July 5, 1938. She lived in Plainville for the past 31 years and was a former longtime resident of Foxborough. Helen was a retired machine operator for Texas Instruments in Attleboro. Prior to working at Texas Instruments she was employed by Fuller Box Company and Mason Box Company in North Attleboro. Helen loved music, especially Elvis and had a great sense of humor. She also loved classic television and at one time was an avid bowler, roller-skater and ice-skater. Beloved wife of George J. Hugo. Loving mother of Janet M. Hugo of East Weymouth…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Doherty lived in Foxborough for 45 years and served the community as a Foxborough police officer for over 37 years, retiring in 2003.
Paul Anthony Doherty, Sr., 72, died unexpectedly at his home in Foxborough on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was the son of the late Bernard and Winifred (Carlin) Doherty. Paul was born in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 10, 1940 and was a graduate of Holy Cross Cathedral High School in Boston. He was also a graduate of Dean Junior College in Franklin. He and his wife Lorraine were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Jamaica Plain on April 4, 1964. He has been a resident of Foxborough for the past 45 years. Paul was a retired patrolman and court prosecutor for the Town of Foxborough, retiring in 2003. He was also a former news photographer for the former Boston Herald-Traveler from 1962-1972. Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Paul Doherty, Bruce Moffitt, Loretta Wawrzyniak, Ruth Dinneen, Hector LaPoint, Albert Cannon and Donald Sheldon.
Paul Doherty Paul Anthony Doherty Sr., 72, of Foxborough, died May 8, 2013. Paul was a retired patrolman and court prosecutor for the Town of Foxborough, retiring in 2003. Paul served the citizens of Foxborough for over 37 years. He was also a former news photographer for the former Boston Herald-Traveler from 1962-1972. Doherty’s last assignment before retiring in 2009 was that of court prosecutor. For the obituary click here. Bruce Moffitt Bruce Moffitt, 49, of Easton, died May 4, 2013. He was raised in Easton and was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School. Bruce began working as a mechanic at the age of 18 for his fathers business, Warren's Service of Brockton and later became the owner of the business upon his father's retirement. He…
Friday, May 10, 2013
Danesco passed away on Wednesday, May 1st at Norwood Hospital.
Michael John Danesco, Jr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st at Norwood Hospital, surrounded by loving family. He was the son of the late Michael John Danesco, Sr. and Madeline (Marks) Danesco. Michael was born in Jamaica Plain on Dec. 17th, 1943. He was a graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston College. Following college, he served in the United States Army for two years and then as a reservist. He worked for The Social Security Administration for twenty three years, retiring as an Operations Manager in 1995. Michael was the husband of Lenore L. (Beane) Danesco who he married in 1972. They resided in Foxborough for 38 years. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children: Alex Danesco and his wife, Amy, of Norwood, Beth …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Doherty, who served the department for over 37 years, passed away on May 8th.
The Foxborough Police Department announced Wednesday that retired officer Paul A. Doherty has passed away. “It is with deep sorrow that the Foxborough Police Department announces the death of retired Patrolman Paul A. Doherty on May 8, 2013,” police said in a statement issued on its Facebook page. “Paul served the citizens of Foxborough for over 37 years. Paul took great pride in being a police officer and in helping people. He will be remembered by many as the officer who oversaw the restoration, and often drove, ‘Cappy’ the police department’s crime prevention vehicle.” Doherty’s last assignment before retiring in 2009 was that of court prosecutor. “Paul will be deeply missed by his family and by the Foxborough Police Department,” police…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Mr. John Deal was a resident of Foxborough since 1968 and was a former bus driver for the Foxborough School system and an assistant wrestling coach for Foxborough High School.
John Deal, 75, died suddenly on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home in Foxborough. He was the son of the late Jennie (Ejdrygiewicz) Deal and brother of Frank Deal and Helen Johnson who preceded him in death. John was born in Cambridge on Oct. 27, 1937 and was raised in the Brighton-Allston section of Boston. He served in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Army and was in the same Army unit in Germany with Elvis Presley. He has been a Foxborough resident since 1968. John was a retired tractor-trailer operator for Teamsters Local 25 and Pipefitters and Journeymen Local 537, driving for the Stop and Shop construction division. For many years, John appeared in the Christmas season throughout the Foxborough area as Santa Claus…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Paulo Rodrigues, Warner Chandler, Valerie Keyes, Beverly Limpus, Norman Busby and Marilyn Farias.
Paulo Rodrigues Paulo J. Rodrigues, 44, of Attleboro, died April 28, 2013. Paulo was raised and educated in Attleboro and attended Attleboro High School. He was employed as a chef at the Pawtucket Country Club for the last five years. Paulo volunteered his cooking skills at the Moose Lodge in Attleboro where he assisted in providing meals for the homeless and young struggling families. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge #463 in Attleboro and a communicant of the former Holy Ghost Church, currently the Parish of St. Vincent De Paul in Attleboro. For the complete obituary click here. Warner Chandler Warner Smith “Skip” Chandler Jr., 80, passed away April 25, 2013. He proudly served his country in the United States National Guard …
