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John "Jack" Francis Fitzgerald

John "Jack" Francis Fitzgerald

May 8, 2020

John "Jack" Francis Fitzgerald, age 87, passed away peacefully in his Walpole, Massachusetts home on Friday, May 8th, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 25, 1932, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Catherine (O’Sullivan) Fitzgerald.  He was raised in Dorchester (St. Mark’s parish) with his six brothers and sisters, Josephine,...

Lisa Ann Christopher

Lisa Ann Christopher

May 7, 2020

Lisa Ann (Marshall) Christopher passed in her sleep early on May 7th, 2020 with family by her side. Lisa was born in Dumas, Texas to Bill and Liz Marshall. She was raised in Gillette, Wyoming with her horse, Tricky and her dirt bike. There she joined her mom’s real estate business. She moved to Walpole with her loving husband, Tim...

Florence Anne Jerome

Florence Anne Jerome

May 5, 2020

Florence Anne (Scappaticci) Jerome, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 5th, of Covid-19. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts on May 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Geatano and Augusta (Bostick) Scappaticci. She was raised in Franklin, MA and graduated valedictorian from Franklin High School, class of 1953. She graduated Cum Laude from Boston University’s School of Fine...

Patricia Ann White

Patricia Ann White

May 2, 2020

Patricia Ann (Burkhart) White, age 90, passed away peacefully in her Kathleen, Georgia home on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, surounded by her loving family.  Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on December 1st, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Catherine (Quinn) Burkhart.  She was raised in Erie and graduated from Villa Marie High School with the Class of...

Lynne Arlene Killory

Lynne Arlene Killory

Apr 30, 2020

Lynne Arlene (Forster) Killory, age 77, passed away in the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts on April 30, 2020.  Born in Hoboken, New Jersey on April 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Margaret (Lowenberg) Forster.  She was raised in Westwood, Massachusetts and attended Westwood High School, where she was a standout athlete in...

Lisa Anne Madden

Lisa Anne Madden

Apr 30, 2020

Lisa Anne (Godden) Madden, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at South County Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island on April 30, 2020.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on March 20th, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Frederick and Lina Marie (Makie) Godden.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts and graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1970. ...

Cynthia May Belcher

Cynthia May Belcher

Apr 27, 2020

The ripples on the water after a stone is tossed into a lake appear to fade away - and maybe never reach the shore. When in fact they created a gentle change that is seen and felt much like the blessings of knowing Cindy. Her poised and kind spirit will continue to be felt for generations to come. She was...

Carol Riley Holley

Carol Riley Holley

Apr 27, 2020

Carol Riley Holley, 82 of Walpole passed peacefully on April 27th. Formerly of Wellesley, Newton and Needham.

Beloved and devoted wife of James Holley who fondly called her "Bear". Carol was a loving, dedicated and wonderful mother to her daughter Kimberly Taylor and husband Dennis of Norfolk and her son Billy Riley of Newton. Both of her children were the apple...

Dorothy Mary O'Shaughnessy

Dorothy Mary O'Shaughnessy

Apr 25, 2020

Dorothy Mary Clarebout O’Shaughnessy   Dorothy was born in Dublin on May 15, 1931 to parents Douglas and Dorothy Clarebout.  She spent her early years between Dublin and southern England.  Dorothy earned her Nursing degree in 1953 from the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing in Winchester, England. She earned her Midwives degree in 1954 from the Royal College of Midwives...

Margery Pauline Forsberg

Margery Pauline Forsberg

Apr 23, 2020

Margery Forsberg, age 73, of Norfolk, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, from the Coronavirus at Norwood Hospital. She was a resident at the Walpole HealthCare Nursing Home as a result of complications from Parkinson's Disease and developed a wonderful extended family there with the staff and other residents. 

She leaves behind her husband, Paul Brian Forsberg, 2...

Donald William Carow

Donald William Carow

Apr 22, 2020

Donald William Carow, age 86, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Care Dimensions in Lincoln, Massachusetts after a long illness on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020, with his wife by his side.  Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 10th, 1933, he was the son of the late Herbert and Anita (Keuther) Carow.  He was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from...

James Donahue Chadwick

James Donahue Chadwick

Apr 22, 2020

James Donahue Chadwick, of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly, on April 22, 2020.  Born in Lowell on May 21, 1998, he was the son of Michael and Maura (O’Neil) Chadwick. James spent his life in Dracut, attending the Immaculate Conception School in Lowell, before transferring to Dracut Schools.  He ended his education at the Greater Lowell Technical High School.  While at...

Richard J. Murphy

Richard J. Murphy

Apr 21, 2020

Richard J. Murphy, “Dick”, age 90, passed away on April 21, 2020. Formerly of Walpole, Dick lived his later years in North Easton to be near his daughters.  He was born to Mary (Hanley) and James G. Murphy in Dorchester on August 21, 1929 and always considered “Dot” his home.  Beginning in the 1980’s, he also lived in Belmont with...

Rocco P. Ralli

Rocco P. Ralli

Apr 17, 2020

Rocco P. Ralli, age 56, passed away peacefully in his Norwood, Massachusetts home on Friday, April 17, 2020.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on January 2, 1964, he was the son of the late William and Caroline (Lore) Ralli.  He was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where he was known as the “Ambassador” of the Old Stone School.  Rocco continued his education...

Alba Ann Paquette

Alba Ann Paquette

Apr 17, 2020

Alba Ann (DeChellis) Paquette, age 97, passed away peacefully in her Walpole, Massachusetts home on Friday, April 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Walpole, Massachusetts on February 17, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Angela (Vella) DeChellis.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, and attended Walpole High School.  While in high school, Alba...

Eileen Marie Hallett

Eileen Marie Hallett

Apr 17, 2020

Eileen Marie Hallett died peacefully at Norwood Hospital on April 17. Eileen was born in Wrentham on April 28, 1956, and graduated from King Philip Regional High School in 1974. She is the daughter of the late Gerald D. and Mary (Craven) Hallett. She is survived by her siblings, Patricia David of Cambridge, John and Judy Hallett of Sedalia, Colorado, Kathleen Hallett of Wrentham, and sister-in-law Karen Tetreault of Yarmouth. Eileen was pre-deceased by her brothers, William...

Lawrence R. Sundberg

Lawrence R. Sundberg

Apr 15, 2020

Lawrence R. Sundberg, age 86, passed away in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday. April 15, 2020.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on June 14, 1933, he was the son of the late August Ruben and Xenia V. (Johnson) Sundberg.  He was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where as a young boy, he took his first job delivering...

Paul W. Moore

Paul W. Moore

Apr 15, 2020

Paul W. Moore, age 61, passed away in Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Massachusetts on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on July 18, 1958, he was the son of the late John F. and Priscilla A. (Hunt) Moore.  He was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, graduating from Walpole High School with the Class of 1978.  Following his...

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