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Walpole, Massachusetts Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Walpole, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Joan E. Sullivan

Joan E. Sullivan

Aug 1, 2023

Joan E. (Steele) Sullivan, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home in East Walpole, Massachusetts.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Carmela (Panico) Steele.  Joan was raised in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, where she graduated from Roslindale High School.  She continued her education...

James Harper

James Harper

Jul 29, 2023

James Harper, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, Ireland on December 10, 1933, he spent his childhood in Ireland before moving to England at the age of seventeen.  While living in England, James got his start in the...

William J. Maloney, III

William J. Maloney, III

Jul 27, 2023

William J. “Billy” Maloney, III, age 67, formerly of Walpole, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away on July 27, 2023 in Apex, North Carolina. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 9, 1956, he was the son of the late William J. and Claire J. (Delaney) Maloney. 

Billy was raised in Walpole and graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1975....

Edward J. Marino

Edward J. Marino

Jul 24, 2023

Edward J. Marino, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 29, 1957, he was the son of Pasquale "Patsy" J. and Joan E. (D'Espinosa) Marino.  Eddie was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where he attended Walpole Public Schools.

 

Eddie began his working career...

Susan Maguire

Susan Maguire

Jul 23, 2023

Susan Maguire, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Walpole Healthcare in Walpole, Massachusetts.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Francis X. and Margaret (Furlong) Maguire.  Sue was raised in East Walpole, Massachusetts and graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1959.  She continued...

Martin John Sheehan, Jr.

Martin John Sheehan, Jr.

Jul 21, 2023

Martin John “Marty” Sheehan Jr., age 94, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Born in New York City on February 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Martin J. and Anna (Colleary) Sheehan.  Martin was raised in the Queens neighborhood of New York, where he attended Newtown High School in...

Ursula Gorman

Ursula Gorman

Jul 19, 2023

Ursula (Collins) Gorman, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on December 29, 1954, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Patricia W. (Delaney) Collins.  Ursula was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1973. 

 

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Frederick Richard Kearney

Frederick Richard Kearney

Jul 19, 2023

A beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Frederick Richard “Rich” Kearney passed away July 19, 2023, at the age of 61 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Long Beach, California March 16, 1962, where he had many fond memories of growing up. He graduated from the University of California – Riverside, and went on to pursue...

Ronald James Westover

Ronald James Westover

Jul 15, 2023

Ronald James Westover, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home in Walpole, Massachusetts.  Born in Plattsburg, New York on January 10, 1959, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Shirley A. (Allen) Westover.  Ronald was raised in Braintree, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Braintree High School with the Class of 1977....

David Joseph Farrell

David Joseph Farrell

Jul 10, 2023

David Joseph Farrell, age 89, of Sharon, MA passed away on July 10, 2023, at his home in Sharon, Massachusetts. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 3, 1934, he was the son of the late William and Anne (Foley) Farrell.  David was raised in Brighton, Massachusetts and graduated from the prestigious Saint Columbkille High School, also in Brighton, Massachusetts, with...

Helen M. Robbins

Helen M. Robbins

Jul 10, 2023

Helen M. Robbins (O’Connor), 90, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. She was the mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of two. She was an avid Red Sox fan, a lover of Celtic Thunder Irish music, and was a dedicated nurse to the elderly for most of her nursing career. She was a resident of Walpole for...

Michael R. Girvan

Michael R. Girvan

Jul 10, 2023

Michael R. Girvan, age 71, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 31, 1951, he was the son of the late George W. and Doris Alice (Walker) Girvan.  Michael spent his early years in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, before his family settled in Walpole, Massachusetts.  He...

Joan Elizabeth Evans

Joan Elizabeth Evans

Jul 6, 2023

Joan Elizabeth (Bowman) Evans, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood, Massachusetts. Born in London, England on May 31, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emily (Nicholson) Bowman. Joan spent her early years in London, before her family settled in Cardiff, Wales, where she...

James Paul Taylor

James Paul Taylor

Jul 4, 2023

James Paul Taylor, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 24, 1964, he was the son of Arthur J. "Jack" and Madeline M. (Marinucci) Taylor.  Jimmy was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where he attended Walpole Public Schools.  Shortly after completing his education, Jimmy took a position with a local company, beginning...

Paul Campbell Gleason

Paul Campbell Gleason

Jun 26, 2023

Paul Campbell Gleason died on June 26, 2023, following 7 years of living with Alzheimer’s.  He was born in New Haven Connecticut on January 26, 1940, to Esther Wedell Gleason and Philip Joseph Gleason, Sr.  He grew up in Newton Massachusetts and attended schools there. An excellent student, he then attended Haverford University, Boston University, and New York University. He...

Rita Patricia Todd

Rita Patricia Todd

Jun 17, 2023

Rita Patricia (Hayes) Todd, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Riverbend of South Natick in Natick, Massachusetts, with her loving daughter by her side.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Clayton) Hayes.  Rita was raised in Boston's Southie neighborhood, where she attended Saint...

Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Jun 17, 2023

Kathleen (McCarthy) Smith, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Skibbereen, Co Cork, Ireland on March 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John "Jack" and Mary (Minihane) McCarthy. Kathy was raised and educated in Ireland before traveling across the Atlantic Ocean in...

Thomas W. Sedgwick

Thomas W. Sedgwick

Jun 16, 2023

 

Thomas W. Sedgwick was born on January 9, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was raised in Roslindale and Dedham, Massachusetts, and graduated from Dedham High School. He worked during high school at the Rust Craft Greeting Cards business and also after until he became a plumber's apprentice for work and attended Boston Trade School to become a licensed plumber....

Michael E. Walukevich

Michael E. Walukevich

Jun 16, 2023

Michael E. Walukevich, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the AccentCare In-Patient Center in Milton, Massachusetts, with the comfort of his two daughters holding his hands.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Edmund Leo and Jennie F. (Zuke) Walukevich.  Mike was raised in East Walpole, Massachusetts,...

Andrea L. Hourihan

Andrea L. Hourihan

Jun 6, 2023

Andrea L. (White) Hourihan, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, Maine.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 7, 1951, she was the daughter of Andrew Cloutier and Barbara (McGrath) White.  She was raised in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, where she graduated from Roslindale High School with the Class of...

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