John W. Hinds

John "Jack" W. Hinds, 79 of Middleboro passed Monday morning, June 4, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 23, 1932 in Medford, MA. He was the son of Edith Hinds and the late Edward H. Hinds. John proudly served his country in Korea with his brother Edward Hinds. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 a'" 1956. He worked as a millwright and rigger for 25 years, most notably for E.H. Hinds. Then he worked for the Town of Walpole in the High School and Police Department before he retired and moved to Middleboro. John was very active in the Walpole community, especially in the local sports. He was involved in Pop Warner League and one of his proudest moments was donating and installing the bleachers next to the football field.

John met his wife Mary Alice (Cormier) Hinds in high school and they married in July 17, 1954. Together they had five children; Cindy, Cheryl, Johnny, Peggy, and Eddie.

John was an avid reader of history, especially war novels. But his most cherished time was spent with his loving family. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He was very supportive in their interests and activities.

John is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Cormier) Hinds and his three children; his daughter Cindy (Hinds) Croft and her husband Edward of Lakeville; his son John Hinds and his partner Marie O'Quinn of Lebanon, NH; his daughter Peggy (Hinds) Fitzgerald and her husband Paul of E. Taunton; his mother Edith Hinds of Middleboro; brother Edward Hinds of Middleboro; sister Edith Hinds of Guilford, NH; sister Doris (Hinds) Timmons and her husband Don of Windham, NH; as well as seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend the visiting hours in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home 48 Common Street Walpole on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 3-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church East Street (Route 27) at Diamond Street Walpole on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472.