Edmond R. Driscoll

Edmond R. Driscoll age 86 years died in the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton on Thursday, June 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on January 12, 1923, he was the son of the late Cornellius J. and Anne M. (Rainsford) Driscoll. He graduated from Walpole High School with the class of 1941; and went on to attend Wentworth Institute of Boston, where he earned a certificate in electrical engineering in 1943.

Following his certificate completion, Mr. Driscoll entered the United States Army and served his country during World War II in the 128 AAA Gun Battalion Battery B. He landed on Omaha Beach on Day 11, and moved throughout Europe into France, Germany, Poland, and Austria. In Austria, he helped liberate the Mauthausen Concentration Camp. After the war, he remained in Europe to ensure the freedom of Prisoners of War. Most recently he attended the 50th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy that took place in 1994.

He was a Lieutenant on the Walpole Police Department, and previously worked for the Norfolk Prison as a Correction Officer, and prior at the Bird and Son. During his carrer at the Walpole Police Department, he earned his degree in Criminal Justice at Northeastern University.

Mr. Driscoll was a lifelong resident of Walpole, Massachusetts.

He enjoyed traveling the world visiting Europe and the Carribbean where he wintered in Isle Verde, Puerto Rico. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed running, taking part in the police run. Mr. Driscoll also enjoyed cooking as well as dining on fine food and cuisine. He very much enjoyed attending museums and churches.

Mr. Driscoll was a devoted Catholic who lived with the Trapist Monks for 1 week a year at the Abby in Spencer, Massachusetts, as well as supported the Trapist Nuns in Wrentham, Massachusetts.

However, he loved spending time with his family especially his great grandchildren.

Beloved husband of the late Anne M. (Walsh) Driscoll. Loving father of Maura A. Tomaso of Mansfield, Jane E. Rainsford of Walpole, and Sheila Danforth of Attleboro. Cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 10. Brother of the late Genevieve W. Alessi. Devoted companion of the late Jacqueline O'Reilly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church 58 Carpenter Street Foxboro on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours are Monday, June 29, 2009 from 3-7PM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home 48 Common Street Walpole. Interment will be in Saint Francis Cemetery Walpole, Massachusetts. Memorial donations may be made to: Saint Mary's Church 83 Central Street Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035.