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 …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Chandler, Jr. proudly served his country in the United States National Guard Reserves and was a legendary storyteller.
Warner Smith “Skip” Chandler, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Rhode Island Medical Center surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late Warner and Dorothy (Bell) Chandler. Skip was born in Portland, Maine on July 17, 1932. He was a graduate of New Gloucester High School and Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine. He proudly served his country in the United States National Guard Reserves. He and his wife Helen were married at St. Mary’s Church in Foxborough on June 24, 1961. Skip worked for the Foxborough Water Department for over 33 years, retiring in 1995 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6063 in Foxborough. Skip was a character and legendary storyteller. After the …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Septelka's funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home in Foxborough.
Shirley Rose (Coffin) Septelka, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the daughter of the late Elroy and Phillis (Greenwood) Coffin. Shirley was born in New Bedford on Jan. 2, 1938 and lived in Rochester until age six. She was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood Public Schools. She has been a resident of Foxborough for the past 48 years. She was a former secretary for Ann and Hope in Rhode Island. She enjoyed visits to Cape Cod with her family. She was an amateur seamstress and enjoyed knitting, watching wrestling and westerns. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beloved wife of 55 years of Joseph Septelka. Loving mother of Doreen…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Richard LaPorte, Brian Pardey Sr., Louise Lynch, William Bystrom, Virginia Keating, David Govini and Robert Golloway.
Richard LaPorte Richard R. LaPorte, 67, of Stratford Road, Seekonk, died April 19, 2013. he lived in Seekonk for 41 years and Conway, N.H. for 20 years. Mr. LaPorte, a mechanical contractor, was the co-founder of Environmental Systems Inc., Attleboro for 31 years before retiring in 2007. Richard was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He was a member of the Seekonk Knights of Columbus Council #5108 and the National Association of Eagle Scouts. For the complete obituary click here. Brian Pardey Sr. Brian P. "Hammer" Pardey Sr., 58, of Attleboro, died April 17, 2013. He graduated from Attleboro High School in 1974 and was inducted in to the Attleboro area Hall of Fame in 1988. Pardey was a construction supervisor for more than…
