GILLIS, Daniel T. “Dan” of Walpole, formerly of Milton, Nov 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Gloria A. Loving father of Patti, Danny Jr., Michael and Sydney. Brother of Hughie, Michelle, Michael, Ricky, Veronica, Mary, and Pauline. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, Nov 21st at 10:30 am. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Holy Name Church at 11:30 am. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Terrace Hill Cemetery, Walpole. Late employee of State Laboratory Institute, Jamaica Plain

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Robert E. Cashen, 56, died peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA, with family by his side. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on April 9, 1958, Robert was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, PA, and attended Pennsylvania State University. After surviving a serious car accident his freshman year in college, Robert spent much of his life adjusting to and overcoming challenges. He will be remembered for the blend of his fighting and warm spirit, sense of humor, innate strength and passion for music. He spent the last 27 years living in Chester County, Pennsylvania, supported by Remed residential services through its dedicated staff. Robert loved his community and was active in it, enjoyed riding and caring for horses, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was an outgoing and caring man, who thrived being with people. Son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Cisternelli) Cashen, Robert is survived by his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Susan Cashen and Eric and Samantha Cashen. He was a devoted uncle to eleven nieces and nephews: Robert and his wife, Danielle, Julia, Audrey, Abigail, Erin, Jackson, Seth, Dorothy Kate, Autumn, Johannah and Mia. Robert was loved and supported by his Remed family in Pennsylvania, his many cousins, aunts and uncles and extended family throughout Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Baltimore, North Carolina, and California. His funeral will be held on Saturday, December 6 from the Ginley Funeral Home, (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church, East Walpole at 10:00. Burial will in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests support of Robert’s beloved Hope Springs Farm by donating to: The Council on Brain Injury, 16 Industrial Blvd. Suite 208, Paoli, PA 19301 Attn: Bob Cashen Memorial Fund

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Robert Ware Foster, 94, of East Walpole, Massachusetts, died November 29, 2014. He was a life-long resident of East Walpole and graduated from Walpole High School. During World War II, he volunteered to serve in the United States Army and was trained as a combat radio technician. Assigned to the 168th Smoke Generator Company, he took part in the invasions of North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He was awarded two Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat. For his part in a rescue mission of French soldiers, he was awarded the French Croix de Guerre avec Palme, the French Foreign Legion’s highest honor, and later for the same mission, the Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Legion d’Honneur from the French government. After the war, he was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and L’Association Rhin and Danube, a French veteran’s organization. Mr. Foster received a Bachelor of Science from Boston University, a Master of Education from Bridgewater State College and a Juris Doctor from Suffolk Law School. After graduating from Boston University, he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in New England. Devoted to the common good and civic involvement, he served the town of Walpole through the years as a Representative Town Meeting member, as a member of the Conservation Commission and as a Selectman. An early conservationist before it became fashionable, Mr. Foster was a founding member of the Traphole Brook Protection Association. For 32 years, Mr. Foster was married to Almerinda (Carvalho) Foster who died in 1993. In 2005, he married Barbara (Kennedy) Creasman who died in 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Melody Bentley, and her husband, Randall Bentley, three grandsons, Preston, Jonathan and Robert Bentley, and many dear relatives and friends. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 6 to 8 PM, at the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main Street, Walpole. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 5, 2014, at 11 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 55 Rhoades Avenue, East Walpole, MA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.,PO Box 758517, Topeka,KS.66675.

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Leslie Soderstrom, 73, of Walpole passed away on December 29th 2014. She leaves behind her loving husband Ronald. She will be joining her late son, Gregg Soderstrom in heaven and leaving behind her other son Gary and his wife El and their 2 boys; and a daughter Andrea Vandette and her husband Chris and their 3 girls. She is also survived by Gregg’s daughter Meghan. Along with being a proud and loving Nana to 6 grandchildren she was a retired registered nurse. She had spent most of her career at Boston City Hospital, Faulkner and was a maternity nurse at Norwood Hospital. We will respect her wishes of a private family memorial. Condolences may be sent to Ron at 1139 Washington St., Walpole.

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Steven Roy Colbert, 55 of Mooresville, North Carolina, formerly of East Walpole died suddenly December 20 at his home. Born in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Betty (Troiano) Colbert of East Walpole, Mr. Colbert was raised in East Walpole. Mr. Colbert is also survived by his children, Steven, Jennifer, Mellissa, Jesse, Elizabeth and James Colburt. He is also survived by his brothers Thomas, William and James Colbert of East Walpole. Steven is also survived by his seven grandchildren. A celebration of Steven’s life will be held on Saturday, January 31 in the Italian –American Club on Stone Street,, Walpole from Noon-3:00p.m. Arrangements are under the car of the Ginley Funeral Home, Walpole.

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Joseph F. Honohan, 95, of Walpole died January 14, 2015 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. He was the husband of the late Geraldine M. (Donovan) Honohan who died in 210. Mr. Honohan had been a police officer in Walpole for many years before retiring. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 22 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole at 11:00. His full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole.

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William Kleimola, 92, of Walpole died January 21 in Norwood Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy K. (Balduf) Kleimola for the past 70 years. Born in Quincy, October 30, 1922, the son of the late Karl A. and Lena M. (Antti) Kleimola, Mr. Kleimola was raised in Quincy and moved to Walpole in 1946. Mr. Kleimola had worked as a machine designer at Bird Machine Company for 30 years before retiring. Mr. Kleimola served in the Marine Corps during World War II attaining the rank of Sergeant. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his children, William Kleimola and his wife Claire of Walpole, Fred Kleimola and his wife Barbara of Tennessee, Jim Kleimola and his wife Florence and Lynn Kleimola of Florida. He was the brother of the late Fred Kleimola. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27 in the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 11:00a.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Walpole VNA, PO Box 252, Walpole, MA 02081 or the charity of one’s choice.

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Genoveva (Olivera) Santiago, 87, of Walpole, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her home. Born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on February 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Avelino and Victoria (Algarin) Olivera. Mrs. Santiago was a resident of Walpole for the past eight years and formerly resided in Puerto Rico. Before her retirement, she worked as a chef and entrepreneur for many years. Known as Titi to her many friends and family, Mrs. Santiago enjoyed volunteering at her church in Puerto Rico and doing community work. She is survived by a son, Ismael Santiago and his wife Judith Estrada of Tampa, Florida, a daughter Alice Santiago and her husband William Finucane of Walpole and seven grandchildren, Nelson, Anthony, Ricky, Jessica, Izmira, Adrian and William. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and her sister, Edwarda Santiago of Puerto Rico. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours in the Ginley Funeral Home; 892 Main Street in Walpole (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) on Thursday, January 29 from 4 – 8 p.m. Cremation will take place privately following the calling hours at the request of her family. In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may be made in her memory to HESSCO Elder Services, 1 Merchant St., Sharon, MA 02067.

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Donald Earl Trites, 73, of Walpole, died, Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Norwood Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Spellman) Trites for 55 years. Born in Natick on March 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathryn (Benjamin) Trites. Mr. Trites was a resident of Walpole since 1977 and formerly resided in Wellesley. Before his retirement, he worked as an auto mechanic in the Newton area for most of his life. Mr. Trites was an avid NASCAR fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Donna E. Morse and her husband Richard C., Jr. of North Attleboro and Dana E. Trites of Franklin and two grandchildren, Richard C. Morse, III and Alexandria M. Trites. He is also survived by a brother William B. Trites of Rhode Island and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary Nason. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, February 11 from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main Street in Walpole (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). Burial will take place privately in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Trites’ memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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Quartarone Mary A in Norwood, of Walpole, February 7, 2015 beloved daughter of the late Gaetano and Giuseppina (Giacobbi) Quatarone and devoted sister of the late Jeanette Beaulieu, Guy Quatarone and Stefano Quatarone . Mary is survived by 9 loving nieces and nephews and 23 great nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday February 12, 2015 at 9 AM from the Joseph Russo Funeral Home 814 American Legion Highway (nr Cummins Hwy) Roslindale Followed by a Funeral Mass in St John Chrysostom Church West Roxbury at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM Interment at St Michael Cemetery Roslindale, In lieu of Flowers Ms. Quartarone may be remembered through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 220 N. Main Street Natick, MA 01760.

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Robert P. Richards, 72, of Walpole died suddenly February 10. He was the husband of Nancy (Shea) Richards. Born in Boston, November 26, 1942, the son of the late Everett and Marion (Menghi) Richards, Mr. Richards was raised in Dedham and had lived in Walpole for the past 50 years. Mr. Richards had been a cook at Norwood Hospital for many years and prior to that had worked as a cook at the former Mary Hartigan’s Restaurant in Dedham. Mr. Richards served in the Navy during the early 1960’s. Bob enjoyed gardening and was a fan of the local sports teams. He along with his wife also had enjoyed going to his naval reunions around the Country. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Vaillancourt and her husband Paul of Greenville, New Hampshire and Julie O’Handley and her husband Jeff of Plainville. He is also survived by his sisters, June Williams of Brockton and Nancy Connolly of Sharon. He was the brother of the late Wayne Richards and Beverley Young. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ashley and Aaron. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17 in the Ginley Funeral Home, (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 11:00a.m. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m.

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Gertrude N. (Bumpus) Bradley, 90, of East Walpole died peacefully at Sunrise in Norwood on February 11. She was the wife of the late Albert E. Bradley for 60 years until his death in 2006. Born in Boston, July 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Gammons) Bumpus, Mrs. Bradley was raised in Roslindale and lived in East Walpole for 54 years. Trudy was a data entry clerk at Factory Mutual in Norwood for many years. After leaving Factory Mutual she served as the secretary for the Town of Walpole Veterans Agent and Animal Control officer for several years before retiring. She was an avid reader and loved crocheting and trips to Cape Cod. Her family recalls with great fondness her Cowboy Cookies, fudge, lasagna, meatballs, and pumpkin bread. She is survived by her children, Peter A. Bradley and his wife Nancy of Norwood, Carol Bradley Johnson of Arlington, Va., David F. Bradley and his wife Carol of Wrentham, Paul R. Bradley of Carrboro, N.C., Albert E. Bradley III and his wife Susan of Rochester, N.Y., and Robert R. Bradley and his wife Anne of Sandwich. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Barbara Palmer of Yarmouth, Patricia Rosenberger of Pembroke Pines, Fla. and her sister-in-law Esther Bumpus of Plymouth. She was the loving grandmother of Alexander, Andrew, and Benjamin Bradley, Benjamin and Kathryn Johnson, Michael and Megan Bradley, and Brian and Carolyn Bradley. She was great-grandmother of Wendy and Harry Bradley, Serafina Bradley and Levi Bradley. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, February 19 from the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10:00. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours at the Ginley Funeral Home will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, alznfdn.org or 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.

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Elvera “Vera” Jean (DePari) Capone, 95 of East Walpole died February 18 in the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged in Middleborough. She was the wife of the late (Pelligreno “Benny” who died in 1976. Born in Boston, March 21, 1919, the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Grillo) DePari, Mrs. Capone had lived in East Walpole for most of her life. Mrs. Capone had been a waitress for many years at Raider’s Village, The Lord Fox Restaurant and The Lafayette House. Vera loved her weekly dinners with family. She also loved music, singing and occasional bus trips to the casinos for a bit of gambling. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Capone Douros and her husband Dimitri of Middleboro and Maria Capone Goodwin and her husband Warren of Foxboro. She is also survived by her granddaughter Lisa Gallinaro and her husband Alfred of Wrentham and her great-granddaughter, Alexis, who was the light of her life. She was the sister of the late John, Fred and Ralph DePari, Eleanor Amoroso, Philomena Parry and Emma Seely. Her visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 26 in the Ginley Funeral home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole from 4:00p.m. -6:45 p.m. with a service to be held at 6:45p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Middleboro Council on Aging, Adult Daycare Program, Middleboro C.O.A, 558 Plymouth Street, Middleboro, MA 02346. Please put “For Adult Daycare Program” in memo area of check. The family asks, that if you wish, to add a note about Vera in the condolence section of this obituary.

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Barbara Jean (Green) Coates, 88, of Walpole, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2015 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth S. Coates who died in 2001. Born in Boston on July 25, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Florence E. (McCarthy) Green. Mrs. Coates was a resident of Randolph until moving to Walpole in 1950. She graduated from Randolph High School and later in life, earned a paralegal certificate. Her primary occupation was as a mother and homemaker and was proud of her Irish heritage. She and her late husband took many trips to Ireland to research her family history. She worked at a munitions factory during WWII and was a temporary employee at the Wrentham Court House. Environmentally, politically and civically minded, Mrs. Coates served as a Walpole Town Meeting Representative for many years and was an active member of the Walpole Council on Aging. A devout catholic, she was a communicant of St. Jude Church in Norfolk and St. Mary Church in Hillsborough, NH. She is survived by two sons, Michael Coates of Plainville and Daniel Coates of Long Pond, Penn., a daughter Jeannette Thomas of North Attleboro, twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and two sisters, Florence Burkett and Marjorie Dickson, both of Norwood. She was predeceased by three sons, Patrick, Kevin and Dennis Coates and six siblings. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main St. in Walpole (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) on Thursday, February 26 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Jude Church, 86 Main St. in Norfolk at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Susan G. Komen Foundation (to support Norfolk Auto’s Fundraising Efforts), P. O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

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John E. Iagatta, Sr., 74, of East Walpole, died February 26 in the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Evelyn I. (Angus) Iagatta for the past 54 years. Born in Norwood, May 22, 1940, the son of the late Daniel and Josephine (Santamarco) Iagatta. Mr. Iagatta was a lifelong Walpole resident. Mr. Iagatta was a 1957 graduate of Walpole High School, where he was an outstanding member of the football team. He had been a sheet metal fabricator for IMPCO for many years before retiring. He had previously worked for Northrop Grumman, Custom Metal Fabricators and the Foxboro Company. John had been a member of the Norwood Elks Club, and the Walpole Italian American Club. He was passionate fan of the New York Yankees and the New England Patriots. John loved to play bocce, golf, cribbage, horse shoes and pool. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, John E. Iagatta, Jr. of North Carolina, Elaine E. Iagatta of Belmont and Cheryl Ann Iagatta of Attleboro. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Madison Iagatta Cappadona of Belmont. He is also survived by his sisters Louise “Lulu” Everett and Roseann Centamore of Walpole. He was the brother of the late Daniel and Matthew Iagatta. His funeral will be held on Friday, March 6 from the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the John E. Iagatta, Sr. Memorial Fund c/o Walpole Cooperative Bank, 982 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081.

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Margaret “Peg” R. (Morgan) Baldassari, 64, of East Walpole, died March 3 in Norwood Hospital. She was the wife of James E. Baldassari. Peg was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and spent most of her adult life in Toronto, also having lived and worked in England as a professional photographer. She had lived in East Walpole for the past 19 years. Prior to moving to the United States, Peg was an advertising executive in Toronto and worked in technical support for a large mining research and development firm in Toronto. Peg had her own income tax preparation business, and organized and ran ballroom dances in Walpole and Norwood on a weekly basis, and was an accomplished water color artist. One of her designs was published and distributed by a national greeting card company. An accomplished ballroom dance, Peg competed in amateur ballroom competitions in both Canada and the u.S. In addition to her husband she is survived by her step-sons James Baldassari of Cambridge and Scott Baldassari of New Haven, Connecticut. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother in Toronto and her beloved dogs. Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 9 from the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to Homes for our Troops, 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780. www.hfotusa.com.

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William “Bill” M. St. George, 76, of Walpole, passed away with his family by his side on March 3. He was the beloved husband of 51 years of Jean A. (Clerici) St. George. Born in Canton, January 13, 1939, the son of the late Albert St. George and Edna (Osipowich) Pasquarosa, Mr. St. George was raised in Brockton and had lived in Walpole for many years. Bill graduated from Brockton High School and then served 2 years in the Army. He then attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. He worked for two Boston advertising agencies before starting his own business as a freelance graphic designer. In 1999, Bill realized his lifelong dream of becoming a full time artist and gallery owner when he opened his first art gallery on Boston’s prestigious Newbury Street. The gallery was in operation for ten years until the building was sold in 2009, at which time he opened a new gallery on Boylston Street in the historic Steinert building. Bill taught weekly art classes at each gallery and also at the New Art Center in Newton. Bill was the host of the long-running art program “Impressions” which ran on Walpole Community Television for more than 400 episodes. He received numerous awards for his television show and art work. Bill was a member of The Copley Art Society. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, William M. St. George, Jr. and his wife Kristen of Holliston and Michael J. St. George and his wife Jill of Walpole. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Benjamin, Samuel, Amelia, Sarah, Sophie and Sadie. His also survived by his siblings, Justine Conti of Buzzards Bay, Diane Torchio of Brockton and Dominic Pasquarosa of East Bridgewater. He was the brother of the late Albert, Lorraine Naujalis, Dorothy Hebert, Frances St. George and Paula Pasquarosa. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to share remembrances on Monday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com), 892 Main Street, Walpole. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10 in Blessed Sacrament Church Walpole at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 or the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

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Antonio “Tony” Abruzzese, 87, of East Walpole died March 8 in his home following a long illness. He was the husband of Giuseppina (Ranaudo) Abruzzese. Born in Grottaminarda, Avilino, Italy, June 14, 1927, the son of the late Antonio and Giovannina (Annese) Abruzzese, Mr. Abruzzese was raised in Italy and had lived in East Walpole since 1947. Tony had been the caretaker for the Bird family in East Walpole for many years. He enjoyed gardening and cutting wood in his spare time. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Monica Zingariello and her husband Vinny of of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and their children Carmine, Sofia and Joseph. He is also survived by his children, John Abruzzese of Virginia, Anna Sater of Acton, Robert Abruzzese of Norwell and Eva Abruzzese of Quincy and their families. He is also survived by his sisters, Luigella Abruzzese and Giovannina Abruzzese of Italy and the late Pasqualina, Angelina, Maria, Elvira and Luigi. He was the loving uncle of Linda Laham and her husband Tony of Norwood and great-granduncle of Anthony Laham, Jr and Casandra Massih and their spouses and many other nieces and nephews. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday March 13 in St. Mary’s Church, East Walpole at 10:00. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole. Visitation will be on Friday from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 892 Main Street, Walpole. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Ma 01701.

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Sally D. White, 86, of Walpole, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2015. Sally was born June 28, 1928, to Raeburn R. Davenport, DDM and Katherine Ranney Davenport. After attending Walpole schools, she graduated from Howard Seminary and Simmons College. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas M. White, a love affair that was cut short when he died of cancer at 50 years old. Sally was mother to Michael and his wife Susan of Osterville, Tim and his wife Betsy of Hingham, Tom and his wife Peg of Walpole, Greg and his wife Karen of Walpole, Susan and her husband Stephen Manty of Franklin, Dan and his wife Jeanne of Sandwich, Nancy and her husband Jay McDonald of Walpole, and Sally Wade of Needham and her dear friend John Bonnanzio. She was loved by her sisters Kitsie Lindsay of Orange Beach, AL and the late Nancy Davenport of Walpole, as well as by her 24 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. Sally would often say that she was “engaged in 1950, married in ’51, Michael in ’52, Timmy in ’53, Tommy in ’55, Greg in ’56, Susan in ’58, Danny in ’60, Nancy in ’62, and Sally in ’65.” She had a license plate that read “eight is enough”. Sally was a figure skater, a pianist, a teacher, but mostly she was a wife and a mom. She lovingly raised her eight children and helped them raise their children. She was Gramma to her 24 grandchildren: Lara, Paul, Jen, Allison, Chris, Mikey, Katie, Thomas, Susie, Neal, Leah, Sally, Brian, Jessica, Greg, Kathleen, Kerry, Dan, Kelsey, Kayleigh, Emily, Mackenzie, Cassie, and Jeff. She was Great-Gramma to her 7 great grandchildren: Audrey, Charlie, Libby, Coco, Colin, Grace and Charlie. She taught them all the true meaning of family. Her favorite day of the year was the Saturday before Christmas when her family gathered to celebrate their “White Christmas”. She was their rock when two grandchildren passed away unexpectedly and when one grandchild successfully battled a life threatening cancer. She left more memories than there are stars in the sky, like skating outings at Turner’s Pond, sending her children off to school reciting the “Angel of God”, and calling in her clan for dinner with a cow bell or a whistle. One time while traveling in Ireland with her daughter, Sally made such fast friends with Dolores the cab driver … that Dolores subsequently crossed the pond to stay with Sally and her family in her Walpole home. Sally gave the greatest gift to her children, their brothers and sisters. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main Street, Walpole. A celebration of Sally’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19, at 10:00 am, at St. Mary’s Church, East Walpole. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. As Sally was a past chair of her local March of Dimes, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the March of Dimes by going online or to March of Dimes, attn: DRFR, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605.

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Judith Ann Hunter, 72, of Westwood passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015. She was born Feb.13, 1943, in Plainfield, NJ and was the daughter of Ester Gerlufsen Gunst and Henry Gunst of Baltimore, MD. Judith was a smart, generous person with a passion for politics and justice for all. She was an avid reader and knitter and was known for her wonderful baked goods. Her bread and rolls were even sold at local farms and country stores. She loved all animals, especially cats and took in several without homes. Education was very important to Judith. She brought her seven children many times to all of the big museums in Boston and spent many days at the local library sitting and reading and encouraging her kids to do the same. Judith was predeceased by her much loved daughter Laurie Ann Hunter. She leaves her children Jim, Julie, David, Bruce, Jennifer and John and two grandchildren, Maryana and Kayleigh. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Ginley Funeral Home in Walpole at 1 p.m.

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