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Walpole, Massachusetts Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Walpole, Massachusetts & Surrounding Areas

Janet N. Hurd

Janet N. Hurd

Jun 12, 2021

Janet N. Hurd, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sirkka (Rindell) Anderson.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1957.  Janet...

Geoffrey Ralph Richenburg

Geoffrey Ralph Richenburg

Jun 9, 2021

Geoffrey Ralph Richenburg, age 72, passed away June 9, 2021.    Beloved husband of Janet Louise (Giurastante) Richenburg. Loving father of Lauren Libitz and her husband, Keith, of Wilmington, Matthew G. Richenburg and his wife, Celene, of Mercer Island, Washington, Scott Swift and his fiancée Ruth of Hull, Tara L. Kenney and her husband, Michael, of Weymouth, and Tiffany L....

William F. Scanlan

William F. Scanlan

Jun 6, 2021

William F. Scanlan, a father of four, grandfather of 12, and great-grandfather of 10, died June 6, 2021, of cancer at age 83. He was surrounded by his loving family at home in Walpole, MA.

Bill cared for his large family deeply. He was gregarious, good natured, fair to a fault, and so easy to like. He loved to tell...

Mandy B. Manocchio-Putney

Mandy B. Manocchio-Putney

Jun 6, 2021

Mandy B. Manocchio-Putney, age 48, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Seoul, Korea on October 18, 1972, she immigrated to the United States of America in 1974, where she was adopted by Ernest A. and Duane (Moore) Manocchio.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts,...

Phillip A. Donovan

Phillip A. Donovan

Jun 4, 2021

Phillip A. Donovan, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home in Norwood.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on February 19, 1956, he was the son of the late Francis T. and Mary (Lazzeri) Donovan.  He was raised in Dedham, Massachusetts where he graduated from Dedham High School, Class of 1973.   Phil’s work experiences introduced...

Vincent J. McIsaac

Vincent J. McIsaac

Jun 4, 2021

Vincent J. McIsaac, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Archie and Helena (Keough) McIsaac.  He was raised by the late Edward and Helen Letourneau in East Walpole, Massachusetts, where he attended Walpole High School.  Following...

Roger F. Turner, Jr.

Roger F. Turner, Jr.

Jun 2, 2021

Roger F. Turner, Jr. died unexpectedly on June 2, 2021 at the age of 88 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. He was born on September 22, 1932 in Norwood, MA. He was the eldest son of the late Roger Felix Turner and Louise Lambert Turner. He was also predeceased by his sister Sandra Turner Cann,...

Louise E. Gaffney

Louise E. Gaffney

May 29, 2021

Louise E. (Nelson) Gaffney, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on September 7, 1937, she was the daughter of the late C. Howard and June (Waterman) Nelson.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts where she graduated from Walpole High School, Class of 1955....

Francis J. "Frank" Hanifin

Francis J. "Frank" Hanifin

May 29, 2021

Francis J. "Frank" Hanifin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in his family's home in Jamaica Plain on September 24, 1932, he was the son of Irish immigrants, John and Mary (McManus) Hanifin.  He was raised in Jamaica Plain, where he graduated from Boston English High School with the Class...

David E. Ruggles

David E. Ruggles

May 28, 2021

David E. Ruggles, age 91, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Hingham, Massachusetts on January 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Harold N. and Jessie (Grant) Ruggles.  He was raised in Hingham, where he tried to enlist in...

Pamela A. Griffin

Pamela A. Griffin

May 27, 2021

Pamela A. Griffin, age 60, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 5, 1961, she was the daughter of Evelyn Shippee.  She was raised in the Greenville village of Smithfield, Rhode Island, where she graduated from Smithfield High School with the Class of 1979.  Following her graduation, Pam attended Broward Community College in...

Karen A. Lamonica

Karen A. Lamonica

May 27, 2021

Karen A. (Hansen) Lamonica, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Milford Regional Hospital.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Howard P. and Florence Helen (Pare) Hansen.  She was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Walpole High School with the Class of 1959.  Karen continued...

Todd J. Kannally

Todd J. Kannally

May 22, 2021

Todd J. Kannally, age 58, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hosptial in Needham, Massachusetts.  Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on March 31, 1963, he was the son of Lewis J. and Alice (Mullen) Kannally.  He was raised in Walpole and graduated from the Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School, focusing on culinary arts.  Todd...

Frances Mary Christopher

Frances Mary Christopher

May 20, 2021

Frances “Bondi” Mary Von Flatern Christopher, born November 5, 1928, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 20th. Frances is predeceased by her parents, Catherine “Babe” and Ernest Von Flatern and her brothers, John, Joe, and Mike.    She will always be remembered for her compassion and caring for all those she loved - including her husband of 67...

Thomas Michael Shields

Thomas Michael Shields

May 20, 2021

Thomas Michael Shields, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.  Born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Edwin J. and Mary E. (Martin) Shields.  He was raised in Richmond Heights, Missouri and graduated from Christian Brothers College High School with the Class of 1962.  He went...

Frances D. Palmieri

Frances D. Palmieri

May 19, 2021

Frances D. (Curran) Palmieri, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Alice G. (Devine) Curran.  She was raised in the South End of Boston. Frances was a proud graduate of the...

Robert Anthony Weckesser

Robert Anthony Weckesser

May 16, 2021

Robert Anthony Weckesser, age 39, of East Walpole, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021.  Born in Newton, Massachusetts on January 1, 1982, he was the son of Robert G. and Debra M. (McGillicuddy) Weckesser.  He was raised in East, Walpole and graduated from Xaverian Brother's High School in Westwood with the Class of 2000.  Rob continued his...

Dorothy A. "Dee" Collins

Dorothy A. "Dee" Collins

May 12, 2021

Dorothy A. "Dee" Collins, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Life Care of Attleboro, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 26, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Dorothy A. (Hughes) Commerford.  She spent her early years in Norwood, Massachusetts before her family settled in...

Joanne M. Culkeen

Joanne M. Culkeen

May 11, 2021

Joanne M. Culkeen, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts with her family by her side. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 8, 1955, she was the daughter of William F. and Rosemarie A. (Cerqua) Culkeen. She was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, where she graduated from Newton North High...

Luigi Gioioso

Luigi Gioioso

May 7, 2021

Luigi Gioioso, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home in Walpole, MA, surrounded by his loving family.  Born and raised in the small village of Viano in Filetto, Italy on January 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Pelino and Giovanna (D'Amore) Gioioso.   Luigi developed his strong work ethic at a...

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