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Walpole, Massachusetts Obituaries
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James Lester Welch
Oct 10, 2025
James (Jim) Lester Welch, of Walpole, MA, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2025, at the age of 66.
Born on May 10, 1959, Jim was the beloved son of the late Henry and Patricia Welch, and brother to Tom Welch (and his wife Maryjo) and Michael Welch.
Jim shared 38 wonderful years of marriage with his wife and lifelong best friend,...
Roger Phillip Tardie
Oct 10, 2025
Roger P. Tardie, 80 years old, US Air Force Veteran and retired FBI Special Agent of 28 years, passed away on Friday, October 10th, 2025.
Devoted and loving husband of dear wife Mary Ellen of Walpole, Massachusetts, and father of a wonderful son, Roger D. of Massachusetts and predeceased by a daughter, Nicole. Surviving family members are: a terrific grandson, Kevin...
Bernard Emil Idman
Oct 7, 2025
Bernard Emil Idman, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on August 11, 1936, he was the son of the late John and Annie (Johnson) Idman.
Bernie was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts and attended the local public schools. As a young man, Bernie worked alongside...
Paul Martin Gavin
Oct 2, 2025
Paul Martin Gavin, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 21, 1942, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Mary (Ford) Gavin. Paul was raised in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, where he developed many close friendships,...
Ann Carmody
Sep 29, 2025
Ann (Bresnahan) Carmody, 87, of Jupiter, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born April 16, 1938, in South Boston, Massachusetts, to Mildred and Patrick Bresnahan, Ann married Joseph “Joe” Carmody in 1957. They settled in Norfolk, Massachusetts, where they built their home and raised their family. They lived in their home for 65 years before moving to...
Lois Ann Durning
Sep 29, 2025
Lois Ann (Bowker) Durning, age 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on March 12, 1941, she was the beloved daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy (Robertson) Bowker. Lois was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of...
Ann Catherine Ellis
Sep 24, 2025
Ann Catherine (Dalton) Ellis, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on November 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Hewitt) Dalton. Ann was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, a town she would love and live in her whole life....
Dodd E. Robinson
Sep 23, 2025
Dodd E. Robinson, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 2, 1959, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Priscilla L. (Lawley) Robinson.
Dodd was raised in Westwood, Massachusetts where he graduated from Westwood High School with the class of 1977....
Maureen Murray-Adamson
Sep 20, 2025
Maureen Murray Adamson of Walpole, Mass., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2025. She was 71.
At the time of her death, she was spending time in Huddleston, Va., enjoying the gorgeous views of Smith Mountain Lake, where she summered annually with her husband Richard “Dick” Adamson.
In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by four siblings, F. Jay Murray...
Joyce Christine McCormick
Sep 18, 2025
Joyce Christine (Wood) McCormick, age 87, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (DeLuca) Wood. Joyce was raised in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston, where she graduated from Hyde...
Muriel Olive Wise
Sep 12, 2025
Muriel Olive (Moore) Wise, age 96, passed away on September 12, 2025, at her home in Franklin, Massachusetts. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on October 4, 1928, she was the daughter of George Stanley and Helen M. (Treen) Moore. Muriel was raised in Norwood until 1938 when her family moved to the neighboring town of Walpole, Massachusetts. In her new hometown,...
Dr. Thomas Peter McCarthy
Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Thomas Peter McCarthy passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on September 9, 2025, in his cherished home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston on November 12, 1942, to the late Dr. Thomas Francis and Mary Catherine McCarthy, Tom's journey through life was marked by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping...
Richard Donald Famiglietti
Sep 5, 2025
Richard “Dick” Donald Famiglietti, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham, Massachusetts, with his devoted wife, Ellen, by his side.
Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on November 12, 1935, Dick was the son of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Marjorie (Doane) Famiglietti. He was raised in Walpole, where he developed a...
Paul J. Mellett, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Paul Joseph Mellett Jr. lived a life defined by kindness, tenderness, and humility. He died on August 31, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born on May 1, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Paul Joseph Mellett Sr. and Eleanor (Dwyer) Mellett, better parents than any child could hope for. He grew up in Roslindale, in a triple-decker that...
Kevin Paul Connors
Aug 29, 2025
Kevin Paul Connors, 64, was called home to the Lord on August 29, 2025, after a long, brave battle with cancer.
Kevin was a loving husband to his wife, Stephanie, and a devoted father to Michael and Abigail. Kevin is survived by his three siblings J. Timothy Connors (Tanya), Karen Connors, and Paul Connors, nephew James (Honey) Connors, niece Kristen (Patrick...
Robert John Rodecker
Aug 29, 2025
Robert John Rodecker, age 70, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2025, at his home in Sharon, Massachusetts. Bob was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 6, 1954, he was the son of George Kenneth and Margaret Mary (Mitchell) Rodecker.
His early childhood was spent in a triple decker in Jersey City with multiple generations of his family. Bob’s...
Arthur Joseph Doiron, Jr.
Aug 24, 2025
Arthur Joseph Doiron Jr., age 89, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home in East Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts on May 12, 1936, he was the son of Arthur Joseph and Marguerite (LeBlanc) Doiron. Raised in Rockland, Massachusetts, Art attended Rockland High School where he played football, basketball and ran...
Paul A. "Spike" Yonker, Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Paul Austin "Spike" Yonker Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence, Rhode Island, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Chester Peter and Frances Marie (Bartlett) Yonker. Spike grew up on his family's dairy farm, Hollowdale Farm, on Winter Street...
Dr. James P. LaHive
Aug 20, 2025
Dr. James P. LaHive, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home in Sharon, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 12, 1959, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jim was the cherished son of Paul A. and Rose K. (Foster) LaHive. He grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1977, where he laid...
Judith A. Rooney
Aug 18, 2025
Judith A (McGough) "Judi" Rooney, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 26, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Harris) McGough. Judi was raised in Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, where she graduated from Saint Joseph's High School with the...
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