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Walpole, Massachusetts Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Walpole, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas
James W. Cameron
Mar 3, 2025
James W. Cameron, affectionately known as "Jim," passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts, surrounded by his beloved life partner Karin and family. Born in Boston on December 3, 1956, Jim was the cherished son of Clarence "Buddy" and Ann (Miller) Cameron. Raised in West Roxbury, he spent his summers exploring the...
John Joseph Lightizer
Mar 3, 2025
John Joseph Lightizer, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Walpole, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on December 6, 1955, he was the son of the late James A. and Catherine G. (Morelli) Lightizer. John, known to many as "Lighty", was raised in Norwood where he attended St. Catherine’s School. As a young...
Ethel Lee Brown
Mar 3, 2025
Ethel Lee (Franklin) Brown, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anne (Grossberg) Franklin. Ethel was raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston and graduated from Boston Public Schools.
Ethel was...
Isabell C. Bianco
Feb 26, 2025
Isabell C. (Pascarelli) Bianco, age 98, peacefully passed to the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home in Wrentham, Massachusetts with her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Alfonzo and Prudenze (Grittani) Pascarelli. Isabell, also known as Lee or Lena to her...
Paul C. Collins
Feb 24, 2025
Paul C. Collins, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on January 8, 1973, he was the son of the late Edward Charles and Frances (Manning) Collins.
Paul’s name in Latin means “little one”. He was the little brother and last born of the twelve Collins siblings,...
Jacqueline M. Shepard-Hancock
Feb 23, 2025
Jacqueline M. Shepard-Hancock, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on September 19, 1961, she was the daughter of Sheila A. (Lane) Shepard. Jackie was raised in Somerville, Massachusetts where she attended the local public schools. After receiving her GED, Jackie attended cosmetology school...
Debra L. Lee
Feb 22, 2025
Debra (Kaszanek) Lee “Debbi” of Walpole passed away in hospice in Milton on February 22, 2025. Born in Boston on June 13, 1971, Debbi was the daughter of John Kaszanek and the late Barbra (Ryan) Kaszanek of Walpole. Cherished wife of Robert Lee and loving mother to Alexander Lee both of Walpole. An amazing sister and travel companion to her...
Michel George Méthot
Feb 21, 2025
Michel George Méthot, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Lifecare Center of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts on July 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Lucien and Vivian M. (Grenier) Méthot.
Michel, also known as Mike, graduated from the Monsignor Prevost High School in Fall River with the class...
Russell John Sawyer
Feb 19, 2025
Russell John Sawyer, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on September 23, 1956, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Rita D. (Collard) Sawyer. Russ was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts and attended the local public schools. He spent hours as a young...
Steven Ward Besaw
Feb 15, 2025
Steven Ward Besaw, age 80, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Care One in Randolph, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 22, 1944, he was the only son of Willard E. and Marjorie E. (Street) Besaw. Steve was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts where he attended local public schools. He graduated from Walpole High School with the class...
Edward Ralph Splaine
Feb 13, 2025
Edward Ralph Splaine, age 79, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Brockton VA Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on February 28, 1945, he was the son of Amory and Phyllis (Jackson) Splaine. Ed spent his early years in Somerville, but was primarily raised in Lexington, Massachusetts. He attended the local public schools and was active...
Jill Ann Grillo
Feb 12, 2025
Jill Ann Grillo, age 59, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Shore Point Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, with her sister, Jeff, and her BFF Kelly by her side. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 13, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean Ann (Norton) Grillo.
Jill enjoyed a wonderful childhood along her brother and...
Elizabeth F. Colbert
Feb 12, 2025
Elizabeth F. "Betty" Colbert (Troiano), age 89, passed away on February 12th with her loving grandchildren by her side.
Betty, Born June 19, 1935, daughter of the late Sebastian and Angelina M. (Franciosi) Troiano. A legacy of a resident, dedicated to the town of Walpole for her entire life. As a single mother to her four children, Steven, Thomas, William and...
Gerald David Maslin
Feb 7, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) David Maslin was born April 3rd, 1951 in Endicott, New York and passed away peacefully in Savannah, Georgia on February 7th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was the son of Gerald Maslin and Dolores (Sanzo). He is survived by his mother, Dolores (97) and sisters, Denise Huson and Linda Wilson. Jerry married Anne Beasley on October 12,...
William Nailling Ring
Feb 7, 2025
William Nailling Ring, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Medfield, Massachusetts. Born in Newton, Massachusetts on December 6, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Ima C. (Nailling) Ring. Bill was raised in Newton, where he attended the local public schools. While in high school, Bill played football...
Debra M. Dugdale
Feb 7, 2025
Debra M. Dugdale, age 69, passed away on February 7, 2025, at her home in Walpole, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on December 4, 1955, she was the only daughter of Richard and Barbara Ann (Mazza) Marchand. She was the apple of her father's eye. Debbie was raised in Walpole, where she attended local public schools.
Debbie graduated from Walpole High...
Mary A. Dunn
Feb 6, 2025
Mary A. (Robson) Dunn, age 81, passed away on February 6, 2025, at Milford Regional Hospital in Milford, Massachusetts. Born in Wrentham, Massachusetts on September 10, 1943, she was the daughter of Gilbert D. and Anna L. (Chaisson) Robson. Mary was raised in Wrentham and attended Wrentham public schools. After her graduation from King Philip High School in the early...
Douglas Brian Arthmann
Feb 5, 2025
Douglas Brian Arthmann, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 6, 1946, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Dresslaers) Arthmann.
Doug was raised in West Roxbury and graduated from Boston Trade High School. At that time, motorcycles were his passion, particularly Harleys....
Michael M. Lawson
Feb 5, 2025
Michael M. Lawson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at The Edith Nourse Rogers VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington, D.C., on September 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Eric and Dorris (Moore) Lawson. Michael was raised in Canastota, New York, where he graduated from...
Chris Sheehan
Feb 4, 2025
Chris Sheehan, 61, of Walpole, died on Tuesday February 4, 2025 at Mass General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Maria Sellitto Sheehan for 34 years.
Born in Norwood, Chris was the son of the late John J. Jr. and Frances (Sullivan) Sheehan. He was a proud 1981 graduate of Norwood High School. Chris...
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