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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Local Obituaries: April 24 - May 14

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 10, 2013

Michael J. Danesco, Jr. Dies at 69; Army Veteran and 38-Year Resident of Foxborough

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 …

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Local Obituaries: April 24 - 28

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 …

Monday, April 29, 2013

Shirley Rose Septelka Dies at 75; Lived in Foxborough for 48 Years

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

Local Obituaries: April 11 - 21

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…

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Local Obituaries: April 8 - 18

Janice Barrows, Edward Kelly, Helen Hardy, Elizabeth Mizher and Richard Eames.

Janice Barrows Janice Brown Barrows, of Mansfield, died Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was best known as the founder of Barrows Insurance Agency in Mansfield. Janice was also a 1946 graduate of Foxborough High School.  She was a member of the Emblem Club, former member of the Board of Directors at the Mansfield Credit Union and was a 50 year member of the Mansfield Orthodox Congregational Church where she was also in the choir. For the complete obituary click here. Edward Kelly Edward F. Kelly, age 65, of South Easton, died unexpectedly April 8, 2013. Following college, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Ed spent his 35-year career in education with the Brockton School Department starting as a teacher and then assistant principal …

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Local Obituaries: March 30 - April 8

Dora Ann Poissant, Constancy Lynch, Kenneth MacDonald, June Barre, Marion Manning, Paula Gardella and Muriel Jackson.

Dora Ann Poissant Dora Ann Poissant, 102, of Attleboro, died April 5 2013. She was educated in Attleboro schools and was a lifelong resident of Attleboro. She was employed for 27 years at the former General Findings Co. in Attleboro until retirement. Poissant was a communicant of the former St. Joseph's Church in Attleboro and a member of the St. Anne's Society at St. Joseph's Church. For the complete obituary click here.   Constance Lynch Constance M. "Connie" (Howard) Lynch, of Easton, passed away April 3, 2013. Connie was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School in 1943 and Burdett College in 1946. She worked as secretary to the VP of Wilbur and Williams Paint Company of New York, Boston office. She later became office manager of the Dean…

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Marion Jean Manning Dies at 71; Loved the Outdoors and Trips to Maine

Marion Jean Manning passed away on March 30, 2013 at her home.

Marion J. (Campbell) Manning, age 71, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by the comfort of her loving family. She was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Campbell) Campbell. Marion was born on Dec. 24, 1941 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She retired from Ames Department Store in Mansfield. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking and baking. Her son Shaun was her life. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed trips with her husband to their home Bingham, Maine. She adored her devoted companion dog Bruiser. Beloved wife of 36 years of James Manning. Loving mother of Shaun Manning and his wife Kathleen of New York City. Devoted sister of six from Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Rosario (Carrion) Santos Dies at 51; Foxborough High School Graduate

Rosario (Carrion) Santos was a former longtime resident of Foxborough.

Rosario (Carrion) Santos, 51, a former longtime resident of Foxborough, passed away on April 2, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the daughter of Herminia (Hernandez) Carrion of Yulee, FL and the late Jesus Carrion. Rosario was born on July 1, 1961 in Boston. She was a graduate of Foxborough High School. Rosario married her husband Richard Santos at St. Mary’s Church in Foxborough on Dec. 8, 1979. She was employed as an inspector for Telco in Norwood. Rosario was a talented seamstress, artist, and certified Doll maker/instructor. She also loved fashion and dancing. Beloved wife of Richard Santos. Loving mother of Nicole Santos of Attleboro and Emilio Santos of Florida. Grandmother of Francisco Javier Santos. Devoted sister of Jesus …

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Richard Joseph Callahan Dies at 69; Leaves Family in Foxborough

Richard Joseph Callahan, formerly of Foxborough, passed away on March 22. Callahan spent his entire career in sales and marketing, starting in sales and ending in management. The bulk of his career was at Texas Instruments in Waltham.

Richard J. Callahan, 69, of Campton, N.H. and Hilton Head Island, S.C., formerly of Canton and Foxborough, died peacefully at home on March 22, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Callahan spent his entire career in sales and marketing, starting in sales and ending in management. The bulk of his career was at Texas Instruments in Waltham and Nova CTI in Cambridge. He enjoyed golf, tennis, walking on the beach and working on projects around the house and in his yard. Going to Hilton Head, S.C. was his favorite place to be during retirement. He loved being a member of the Country Club of Hilton Head Plantation and spent his days there surrounded by his friends. His particular favorite was “Trivia Night” where he impressed all with his …

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