Friday, May 10, 2013
Here's a look at recent obituaries for the town of Medfield.
The following obituaries were taken from www.legacy.com and Roberts Mitchell Funeral Home when possible. MedfieldSALLY (ALDRICH) ADAMS, 95 -- April 18, 2013. Sally was a free-lance writer whose articles, poems, and fiction appeared in The Boston Globe, The Christian Monitor, Down East Magazine and many other publications. From about 1964 to 1972 she was the Medfield correspondent for the Quincy Patriot Ledger, covering town government and school news and writing feature articles. For many years she was also an active member of an informal Medfield writing group.MAY B. ALEXANDER, 92 -- May 9, 2013. Formerly of Medfield. Services on May 13 at noon at United Church of Christ, Medfield, with burial at Vine Lake Cemetery.GERTRUDE (POWELL) …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Her kindness, warmth and sense of humor was loved and admired by everyone fortunate enough to know her.
OBITUARY Elizabeth (Connor) Bronstein, 83 of Scottsdale, Arizona and Cape Cod Massachusetts, born April 6, 1930 in Manchester, England, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013. Elizabeth, fondly known as Bette, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother & sister. She was a teacher, community volunteer, entrepreneur, successful business owner and avid supporter of the arts. Elizabeth is survived by her husband David of 59 years, daughters Karen (husband Bruce) of Phoenix, Arizona; Susan of Scottsdale, Arizona; Jillian (husband Skip) of Medfield, Massachusetts; and sister Tessa of Los Angeles, California. She had seven grandchildren Scott, Sarah, Jeff, Branden, and Kevin of Arizona; Callie and Jamie of Massachusetts…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Here is a look at the names of community members in the region who have passed away recently.
The following obituaries were taken from www.legacy.com Dover Mary (Dawes) Armknecht, Nov. 25. Former selectman and national horticulture judge. Jane McIntosh Sheldon, 96, Nov. 18. Founding member of the Ponkapoag Pony Club, lifelong member of the Norfolk Hunt Club, inspiration for The Jane M. Sheldon Perpetual Challenge Trophy. Sherborn Renate (Rennie) Aschaffenburg Christensen, 83, Nov. 30. Lived in Sherborn for 36 years, avid knitter and crocheter, longtime choir member, great sense of humor. Warren Himmelberger, 90, Nov. 5. Worked at Sherborn Post Office, keen sense of justice, served in World War II as a Navy weatherman. Medfield Mae L. (Kingsbury) Centore, 70, Nov. 20. Lived in Medfield for many years. Celebrated her 50th wedding …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Washek lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 2. Calling hours will be on Wednesday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Weston, and a service will be held on Thursday at the same location.
A wife and mother and volunteering icon has died after a 10-year battle with cancer. Pam Washek, the co-founder of the Wayland Angel Food Network (now the Neighbor Brigade), passed away Dec. 2, according to an obituary published on Boston.com. Today, Wayland's chapter of Neighbor Brigade is just one of more than 30 in the state of Massachusetts. There is also a chapter operating in Nashua, N.H., as the only non-Massachusetts chapter at this time. The Medfield Neighbor Brigade chapter was founded in the fall of 2010 (the group started at the Medfield Angels earlier that year). Medfield founders Laurie Nealon and Kathleen Cahill sent a message to the Medfield Angels on Monday to share the news. "Pam started the Wayland Angels in 2001 and …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Here is a glance at recent obituaries from Dover, Sherborn, Westwood and Medfield
Taken from www.legacy.com Marilyn P. (Thorpe) Carroll, formerly of Medfield. A long-time volunteer at the Medfield Food Cupboard. Charles David Grinnell, 89, born in Dover. Was a waist gunner in World War II where he crash-landed and was rescued by a farmer and shopkeeper. Mark D. Hesnan, 38, of Medfield. Donations can be made to the Massachusetts Diabetes Association. Frederick Hoyt Jordan, of Sherborn. Devoted father, talented musician, and member of the a capella group, "The Works." Nancy C. (Askew) Kashalena, 80, of Medfield and Bourne. Visiting hours on Nov. 11 and life celebration service on Nov. 12. Lawrence "Larry" Landy, 66 of Medfield. Donations can be made to Temple Beth David. Mary Ann MacDonald, 77, lived in Medfield for many …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Here is a glimpse at residents of Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, and Westwood who have died, or who have relatives who have died, recently.
Taken from www.legacy.com George Franklin Beatty, 76, worked in insurance industry for 50 years. His greatest pride and joy were his daughters and grandchildren. Muriel Morrison Callahan, 90, worked for 45 years with the Sears, Roebuck and Co. as a catalog Sales Manager. Helen C. (Dzerkacz) Gately, 91 of Dover, was a devoted and active member of The Ladies Sodality and St. Casimir's Church (Maynard) which her father helped establish for the Polish community in town. Maryhelena Schomer, 60, was a state trooper and senior investigator for the New York State Police. Andrew J. Kapravy, 79, was raised in Westwood and was a well-respected engineer holding several patents for his work including one for his team's invention of non-kinkable wire…
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Mary Carey had retired from Boston College. She leaves a large family in the area, including a grandson in Medfield.
The following obituary was taken from www.legacy.com Mary E. (McKenney) Carey of Dedham, died on Oct. 23. Beloved wife of the late Leo F. Carey. Devoted mother of Elizabeth A. Hayes and her husband William of Needham and Michael J. Carey and his wife Janet of Dedham. Loving grandmother of Kathryn Tauro of Dedham, Molly Hayes of Needham, Andrew Hayes of New York City, Michael Carey of Medfield, John Carey of Westwood and Christopher Carey of Norfolk. Great-grandmother of Ryan, Benjamin, Callan and MacKenzie. Sister of the late Catherine Pembroke and William, Rose and Arthur McKenney. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, Saturday, Oct. 27, at …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Carson made her famous homemade spaghetti sauce until her last days. Her parents opened the first Italian restaurant in Peoria, IL. She was one month shy of her 99th birthday.
This obituary was taken from www.legacy.com. Darvina A. “Del” Carlson, 98, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at her residence. Darvina was born on Nov. 12, 1913 in Medfield to Thomas “Dominic” and Virginia (Voccola) Dentino. She married Forrest Armour Carlson on August 12, 1950 in Princeton, IL. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1995. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Darvina is survived by one daughter, Lynne VanDeVeer of Peoria, IL; one grandson, Brad (Julie) VanDeVeer of Washington, IL; one granddaughter, Romy VanDeVeer; and two great-grandsons, Tanner and Jayce. Prior to marriage, Darvina worked at Princess Peggy as a seamstress. Upon getting married, she enjoyed the rest of…
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Joseph Fellini died on Oct. 11. He was a World War II veteran.
This obituary was taken from www.legacy.com Joseph F. Fellini, 86, of Norwood, formerly of Walpole and Dedham, died on Oct. 11, 2012. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Beloved husband of Annmarie (Nabreski) Fellini. Devoted father of Joseph F. Fellini Jr. and his wife Louise of Walpole, Joseph M. Fellini and his fiancee Lisa Falcone of Medfield and Daniel M. Fellini and his wife Bridget of Portland, Oregon. Brother of the late Andrew Fellini, Marty Fellini, Gino Fellini, Rudy Fellini, Helen Roccia, Emma Maki and Mary Burns. Cherished grandfather of Joseph F. Fellini III and his fiancee Michelle Blair, and Andrew M. Fellini. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were handled by the …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Robert Taylor died on Sept. 28 surrounded by his loving family and dog.
This obituary was taken from www.legacy.com Robert D. Taylor, 76, a resident of Blue Spruce Road, East Wilton, Maine, diedon Sept. 28 peacefully at his home as he wanted, surrounded by his loving family and with his dog. He was born May 5, 1936 in Boston, the son of Richard and Olive (Mitchell) Taylor. He attended school in Massachusetts and then served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 - 1956. On October 24, 1964, he married Margaret 'Peggy' Travers. They raised 4 sons in Hopkinton prior to moving the family to Maine in 1985. Peggy passed away on Nov. 6, 2010. Bob worked as a printer at AB Dick, Boston University, Knowlton & McLeary, and at Foster Manufacturing. He enjoyed spending time at his civil war era home with his family and …
