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Walpole, Massachusetts Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Walpole, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Rita Carmel Johnson

Rita Carmel Johnson

Nov 1, 2024

Rita Carmel (MacPherson) Johnson, age 84, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada on November 24, 1939, she was the daughter of Charles MacPherson and Laura (Vanderlinden) Larrabee. Carmel lived the first decade of her life on the charming Canadian island, spending countless hours...

Norman Gilbert Desprez

Norman Gilbert Desprez

Nov 1, 2024

Norman Gilbert Desprez, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire on July 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Pauline (Pellitier) Desprez. Norm spent his early years in Nashua before settling in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts with his...

Lawrence Gerald Sullivan

Lawrence Gerald Sullivan

Oct 31, 2024

Lawrence Gerald Sullivan, age 91, passed into eternal life on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on November 28, 1932, he was the son of Walter and Grace B. (Hazelton) Sullivan.

Larry was raised in Medford, Massachusetts where he attended the local public schools. Upon graduation, Larry proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force....

Dolores A. Efthim

Dolores A. Efthim

Oct 28, 2024

Dolores A. (Pereira) Efthim, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood, Massachusetts, with her husband, Nick, and daughter, Carole, by her side.

Born May 5, 1931, in Boston, the daughter of Manuel and Mary (Boggia) Pereira, Dolores Alma was named for her grandmother in Cuba. She couldn’t stand the...

Marilyn Hildreth Boyden

Marilyn Hildreth Boyden

Oct 26, 2024

Marilyn Hildreth (Daley) Boyden, age 90, of Walpole MA. Passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26th, 2024. 

Born in Fall River MA. November 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Carl R.A. Daley and Hildreth R. (Durfee) Daley. Marilyn grew up in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and graduated from Dighton High School in 1951. Continuing her education, she then graduated from New England Deaconess...

Donna Roberta Monteiro

Donna Roberta Monteiro

Oct 25, 2024

Donna Roberta Monteiro, age 78, unexpectedly passed away on October 25, 2024, while on vacation in Nevada. Born in Massachusetts on June 10, 1946, she was the daughter of Manuel and Wilomenia "Minnie" (Teixeira) Monteiro. Donna was raised in Mansfield, Massachusetts, where she attended Mansfield public schools. She was a majorette during high school and was once crowned the Snow...

Joan T. Glatz

Joan T. Glatz

Oct 23, 2024

Joan T. Glatz, vivacious and loving, died peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2024 in Walpole, MA at the age of 87. 

Joan is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Fred J. Glatz, and their five children: Susan Gianetti (Edward) of Franklin, MA; Mary Beth Counts (Wade) of Tyringham, MA; David Glatz of Castelldefels, Spain; Bob Glatz of...

Walter Joseph Gould

Walter Joseph Gould

Oct 22, 2024

Walter Joseph Gould, age 78, peacefully passed away on October 22, 2024 at his home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on May 25, 1946, he was the son of Irving and Eva B. (Weiner) Gould. Walter was raised in Winthrop, where he attended the local public schools. 

After his graduation from Winthrop High School...

David Elliott Tracy

David Elliott Tracy

Oct 22, 2024

David E. Tracy, 84, of Winthrop, formerly of Walpole, passed away on Oct. 22, 2024, after a long illness.

Born in Northfield, VT., he was the oldest of three children of the late Elliott and Dorothy (Roberts) Tracy. As a young child, his family moved to Bethany, CT., where he was raised, and attended Amity High School, graduating in 1958. He...

Marilyn Frances Gurry

Marilyn Frances Gurry

Oct 19, 2024

Marilyn Frances Gurry, aged 76, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Medfield, MA. Born on January 29, 1948, Marilyn dedicated her career to healthcare, working as a Medical Assistant at notable institutions including The Beth Israel Hospital, Deaconess Hospital, and Faulkner Hospital.

 Marilyn was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Class of 65 and furthered her education at Sawyer...

Marjorie Florence Buttimer

Marjorie Florence Buttimer

Oct 15, 2024

Marjorie Florence (Simpson) Buttimer, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Serenity Hill Nursing Home in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on August 22, 1928, she was the daughter of George and Florence Simpson. Marjorie was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, a place she would lovingly call home all of her life.

After her graduation from Walpole High...

Joseph B. Cox, Sr.

Joseph B. Cox, Sr.

Oct 15, 2024

Joseph B. Cox Sr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the South Shore Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Rockland, Massachusetts. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland on July 22, 1941, he was the son of Joseph and Marian L. Cox. Joe spent his early years growing up on a farm in a small village of Skeagh...

Frederick Egbert Thompson

Frederick Egbert Thompson

Oct 14, 2024

Frederick E. Thompson passed away on October 14, 2024, at age 95. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 13, 1929, and was raised in Claverack, NY. 

He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1950 with a degree in Economics. While at Penn, he was a member of the sprint football team and the Delta Kappa Epsilon...

Enrico Franciosa

Enrico Franciosa

Oct 10, 2024

Enrico “Rico” Franciosa, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at his home in East Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy on May 21, 1932, he was the oldest son of Vito and Rosina Franciosa. 

Rico married the love of his life, Concetta Pinciaro, on August 4, 1949, in Italy before they...

Raymond Manohar Anchan

Raymond Manohar Anchan

Oct 9, 2024

Dr. Raymond Manohar Anchan is a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, teacher, mentor, and physician. His remarkable life was filled with love and adventure. His love of God and life propelled him to tremendous achievements, lifelong friendships, and unwavering generosity. On October 9, 2024, at the age of sixty-one, our beloved husband and father was called home...

Lorna Jane Manning

Lorna Jane Manning

Oct 5, 2024

Our beloved mother Lorna J. Manning sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on October 5, 2024, at Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home. Lorna was born Lorna Jane McLellan on August 4, 1935 in Boston MA. Lorna was the daughter of the late Alma (Tosi) and Alan McLellan. She had four children with her late husband Lesin W....

Thomas F. Bannon

Thomas F. Bannon

Oct 3, 2024

Thomas F. Bannon, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 03, 2024, at his home in Medway, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on May 6, 1955, he was the son of Edward F. and Margaret M. (Harrison) Bannon. Tom was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts along with his eight siblings. He developed a love for cars in his youth, tagging along...

Robert Allen Bishop

Robert Allen Bishop

Sep 29, 2024

Robert Allen Bishop, 83, a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. Born in Framingham, MA, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Allen) Bishop, Robert lived a life full of love, hard work, and family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Kathleen Walsh, who was by...

Angie Catherine Harrington

Angie Catherine Harrington

Sep 25, 2024

Angie “Cathy” Catherine Harrington, age 96, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts on August 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Angie (Covey) Eno. 

Cathy married her first husband, Eugene Hanley Jr. in 1948 and made their married home in Roxbury, MA. She was a...

Quin Katherine McGovern

Quin Katherine McGovern

Sep 22, 2024

Quin Katherine McGovern passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newton, Massachusetts on May 26, 2024, she was the daughter of Kevin Gary and Jill Christine (St. Cyr) McGovern. 

Quin was a beautiful baby, with big blue eyes, and an adorable gummy smile that made everyone around...

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