Barry Edward Hall, 66, of Medway, MA died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at his home. Born in Wakefield, RI on November 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Evelyn C. (Holland) Hall. Barry was a resident of Medway for the past 3 years and formerly resided in New Haven, CT and Cary, NC. Barry served in the Navy for four years during the Vietnam War in electronic communications. Before his retirement, he owned a Real Estate Agency in New Haven for many years and was a real estate continuing education instructor. Barry was best known for his powerful singing voice, love of basketball, and penchant for trying to make the people around him smile or laugh. He is survived by three daughters, Karyn Koullias and her husband George of Port Jefferson, NY, Lynda Banerjee and her husband Bhaskar of Dover, MA, Jessica Hall of Washington, D.C., and four grandchildren Sam, Anna Maria, Benjamin and Alexander. He was the former spouse of Jennifer (Croop) Hall of North Carolina and the late Ann Marie (Vetrone) Hall. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven, CT 06473 on Saturday March 9th at 9 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the VA Boston Healthcare System – West Roxbury Campus c/o Volunteer Service (135), 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).

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Joshua Lee Foster, 37, of Medway died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home. Born in Coudersport, PA on January 16, 1976, he was the son of James R. and Jo Anne B. (Staiger) Foster of Medway. Joshua was a resident of Medway since 1993 and formerly resided in Coudersport. Joshua was a graduate of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin and had worked for many years at Highland Laboratories which was formerly in Ashland. He had most recently worked at Panera Bread in Franklin and Target in Millbury. Joshua enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and was a car enthusiast. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister Jamie Perella and her husband Nick of Franklin, a brother Matthew Foster and his wife Becka of Lake Mary, FL and his grandmother Barbara Staiger of Apopka, FL. He is also survived by two nieces, a nephew, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway on Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. Burial will take place in Wharton, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joshua’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

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Reverend Richard B. Brown III, 82, of Medway died March 5 at Riverbend of South Natick. He was the husband of Marilyn (Leggee) Brown. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, September 19, 1930, the son of the late Richard B. Brown II and Harriette (Hunneman) Brown, he grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts, moved to Bedford, Massachusetts, and has lived in Medway for the past 32 years. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, class of 1957, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked ay Sylvania and then GTE Sylvania for 30 years. He graduated from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge in 1989 with a Master of Divinity degree and was ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Massachusetts in 1990. He served St. Mark Church in Riverside, Rhode Island for 3 years and St. Martin’s in New Bedford for 8 years. As a retired Episcopal Priest he did supply ministry in many Episcopal churches in the Medway area. His interest was varied from bee keeping to gardening, canoeing and fishing. He even took up scuba diving as a young man. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Russell Brown and his wife Becky of Denham Springs Louisiana, Carl Brown and his wife Kelly of Jackson, Wyoming, Kathryn Brown of Medway and Teresa Proctor and her husband Michael of Medway. He is also survived by two step-daughters Jeanne Coffey and her husband of Brendan of Newburyport and Kate Ducey and her husband Mark of South Berwick, Maine. He is also survived by his sister Amy Davidson-Moore of Braintree and his nephew Andrew Davidson of Alton, New Hampshire. His greatest joy and delight in retirement were in his 8 grandchildren, Travis and Lucas Brown, Douglas and Thomas Proctor, Carter and Eva Ducey, Lila and Phoebe Coffey and Stepgrandchidlren, Madison, Mason and Marlie Blankenship. His funeral service will be held on Saturday March 9 in Christ Episcopal Church, School Street Medway at 11:00. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-8 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginelyfuneralhoems.com) 3 Barber Street Medway. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in is memory to Tufts MC, Neurosurgery Innovation Fund c/o Tufts Medical Center Trust. 800 Washington St. #231. Boston, MA 02111.

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Cynthia (Orr) O’Brien, 68, formerly of Medway, died on March 6th, 2013, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully at her home in Dennis. Cindy, as she was known to all, spent her childhood in Huntington, NY and Princeton, NJ. After graduating from Trenton High School, she attended George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, TN. She then went on to get her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Endicott College, in Beverly. In addition to what she considered her most important job of raising three sons, Cindy worked in a number of fields. Early in her career, she worked in the publishing industry for Houghton-Mifflin Publishing Co., and was an administrative assistant at Boston College. She also spent eight years as the coaches’ secretary for her beloved New England Patriots. She later worked as a teaching assistant in the Integrated Preschool in Medway. Cindy was a life-long volunteer. In the 1990’s, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and volunteered as a one-on-one aide for special needs students in the Medway Public School System. She also worked in the office of the Medway Middle School, was a member of the Medway Middle School Council, served as director of the Medway Middle School Ski Program, and helped on many of the musical productions at Medway High School. She served as Treasurer of The Catholic Daughters Association of America and taught CCD at St. Joseph’s Parish. In her spare time, Cindy was an avid reader and beach-lover. She loved dogs, especially her precious Colby Jean, Bonkers and her grandpuppies, Cajun and Sammi.. and of course, Sunny. She enjoyed playing Dominoes, Bunko and Canasta with her friends and family. Recently she became involved in the Dennis-Yarmouth Newcomer’s Club, enjoying many new-found friends and activities. Cindy is survived by her husband of 40 years, James Joseph O’Brien (Bunch), and three sons, Cory James of Medway, Colin Joseph of Cumberland, RI and Conor Paul of Boston. Also mourning their loss are her sister, Pamela O. Marck of Falmouth, her brother, Paul E. Orr, III of Hodgenville, KY, Colin’s wife, Dr. Jill Tremblay O’Brien and Conor’s fiancée, Emily Johnson of Boston. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Dugal Guy Campbell and Sara Frances Rickard of NY; paternal grandparents, Paul E. Orr and Seabie Adams Orr of Atlanta, and her parents, Paul E. Orr, Jr. and Margaret Campbell Orr of Princeton, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village St. in Medway on Friday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Cindy’s honor may be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. LYMI

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Curtis, Eileen F.. March 9, 2013. of Medway formerly of West Roxbury and Walpole. Loving Daughter of the late Lawrence H. and S. Kathleen (Sullivan) Curtis. Loving sister of Kathleen M. and her Husband Edward K. Hennessey of Medway. Also survived by many Loving Cousins Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury Sat. March 16, at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church, West Roxbury at 11:00 o’clock. Visiting hours Friday 3-8PM. Relatives and Friends invited. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery. Eileen was a Teacher at Holy Name Parish School, and also Taught many years in the Attleboro School System. Eileen was a Graduate of Holy Cross Academy, The Perry Normal School and Bridgewater State College. In lieu of Flowers Donations in Eileens memory may be made to Holy Name Parish School Scholorship Fund 525 West Roxbury Pkwy, Boston, Ma 02132 and the Universty of Massachusetts Medical School 55 Lake Ave., Worcester , Ma 01655 For Directions and Guest Book please go to www.gormleyfuneralhome.

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CURTIS Eileen P. of Medway formerly of West Roxbury, March 8, 2013. Family will gather Saturday, March 16th. at 10:30am. for Eileen’s Funeral Mass in the Holy Name Church at 11 o’clock. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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Richard P. Twomey, 79, of South Grafton, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Keaveny) Twomey for almost 56 years. Born in Brighton on March 5, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Ann (O’Brien) Twomey. Mr. Twomey grew up in Brighton and graduated from the former St. Columbkille’s High School. He was a resident of South Grafton for the past 8 years and had formerly resided in Medway for 23 years and Appleton, WI for 11 years, prior to that. Mr. Twomey was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and proudly served his country. For more than 45 years, Dick spent his life doing what he loved; selling and talking! His level of expertise was not focused on just the sale but also with the personal side of the deal- and because of that, he not only earned his customers respect and admiration but also their lifelong friendships. Anyone who knows Dick, knows that his life was all about giving to others. He instilled this trait in his children, not always by their choice. When discipline needed to be handed out (and this happened often in the Twomey household), he “volunteered” his children to support causes that were near and dear to his heart. Dick was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Medway and had served as a CCD teacher and volunteer usher. He was one of the co-founders of the Medway Food Pantry and he also volunteered at the Grafton Food Pantry. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Donna Swanson and her husband Bruce of Appleton, Kathleen Wiesner and her husband Robert Dealy of Marblehead, Richard Twomey and his wife Kristine of Appleton, Michelle Sanford and her husband Joseph of Uxbridge and Erin Mruk and her husband Steven of La Plata, MD. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Curt, Christopher, Kellie, Emily, Lauren, Sean, Claire, Caroline and James, a great-grandson Noah, a sister Eileen Twomey of Brighton and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven siblings, John, Anna, James, Mary, William, Robert and Patricia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Monday, March 18 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village St. in Medway at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. As the ultimate Irish honor, Dick’s calling hours will be on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17tth from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m at Ginley Crowley Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mr. Twomey’s memory to the Medway Food Pantry, 600 Mahan Circle, Medway, MA 02053.

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Louise E. (Marchant) Herbert Baker, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 13 at the New Horizons Assisted Living in Marlborough where she currently resided. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Herbert, Sr. and the late Henry Baker. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1916, the daughter of the late Lewis and Myrtle (Rossell) Marchant she was the sister to eleven siblings, including her twin sister the late Agnes Hartman. Louise spent most of her childhood on the family farm in Wilton, Connecticut where her favorite memories included ice skating on the pond with her siblings and friends. Louis was employed as a head cashier at F.W. Woolworth of Philadelphia; a sales clerk at Strawbridge’s of Philadelphia; and as a candy maker at Pennsauken, New Jersey. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for thirty-three years recording 11,000 hours. Her hobbies included; crocheting, doll-making, painting, and cake decorating- for which she won state and national awards. She was also an avid sports fan of baseball and golf. Louise enjoyed her marriage of fifty-five years to the late Francis J. Herbert, Sr. and raising their two sons together in New Jersey. She later retired to Florida with her husband in 1986. Louis was also known for her great sense of humor. She is survived by her son Francis J. Herbert, Jr. and his wife Beverly (Kovalchic) Of Medway and her daughter-in-law Gisele (Carlino) of Minisink Hills Pennsylvania. She was the mother of the late Dr. Edward W. Herbert. She is also survived by her sister Miriam Carroll of New Jersey and her brother Roger Marchant of Florida. She is also survived by her grandchildren Christopher Herbert and his wife Lori of Tennessee, Mark Herbert and his wife Kara of Massachusetts, Shannon Herbert of Pennsylvania, Kelly (Herbert) Santiestaban and her husband Pablo of Massachusetts and Ashley (Herbert) Oliver and her husband Jacob of Pennsylvania. Five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Louise’s family would like to thank the staff at New Horizon’s Assisted Living and the staff of Affinity Hospice for their loving care and support. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) Medway.

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Thelma A. (Barry) Nelson 86, of Medway died March 14 in Milford Regional Medical Center; she was the wife of the late Walter Nelson who died in 194. Born in Medway, September 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Perley and Emma (Roberts) Barry, Mrs. Nelson was a lifelong Medway resident. Mrs. Nelson was a graduate of Medway High School and attended Framingham Union Nursing School. A Homemaker, Mrs. Nelson was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, wood search games and had been a member of the Western Horseman’s Association. Thelma was a member of the Victory Assembly of God Church in Sharon. She is survived by her children, Linda Nelson of Poland ,Maine, Dennis Nelson and his wife Nancy of Wrentham, Roberta Leavitt and her husband John of Warren New Hampshire, Terese Nelson of Medway and Beth Hackenson of Blackstone. She was the mother of the late Kris Page. She was the sister of the late Russell Barry, Henrietta Weaver, Carl and Lewis Barry. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 20 in Victory Assembly of God Church 67 High Plain Street Sharon at 11:00 Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Medway. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4-8.in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.gineyfuneralhomes.com ) 3 Barber Street, Medway. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation, Oliva Patient Comfort Care 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757.

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Catherine M. (McCarthy) Murphy, 97, of Medway, died March 15 in the Medway Country Manor. She was the wife of the late Walter T. Murphy who died in 2007. Born in Medway, Mrs. Murphy was a lifelong Medway resident. She graduated from Medway High School with honors and received a B.S. from Simmons College and a Master’s Degree in Education from Framingham State College. Mrs. Murphy taught for many years in the Medway Public Schools, as a 4th grade teacher in West Medway Elementary School where she was appointed head teacher in 1966. Later, she was a reading specialist in the Francis J. Burke School. Mrs. Murphy received the Medway Memorial School Award in 2011.The award is given in honor of those who have given unselfishly to the children of Medway. Mrs. Murphy had been the past president of the NOBSCOT reading council. Catherine was an avid reader and loved to encourage children to read and to learn. She is survived by her children, Catherine Canon and her husband Roger of Brattleboro, Vermont, Geraldine Wright and her husband Jeryl of Camillus, New York, Mary Jane Simpson and her husband Wayne of Millis and John Murphy and his wife Joby of Monroe, Connecticut. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen, LeslieAnn, Michael, Colleen, Karyn and Brian and her great-grandson Xavier. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday March 19 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4-7. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Mark J. Reynolds, 49, of Medway died suddenly March 17. He was the husband of Jane M. (Mooney) Reynolds. Born in Newton, January 20, 1964, the son of the late William and Helen (Keane) Reynolds, Mr. Reynolds was raised in Natick and had lived in Medway for the past 19 years. He was a 1982 graduate of Natick High School and a graduate of Merrimack College with a BA in Marketing. Mr. Reynolds had been a retail manager at the CVS in Natick and also at the Stop & Shop in Walpole. Mr. Reynolds had taught CCD at St. Joseph’s in Medway and had been a coach in Medway Youth Hockey and Baseball. He especially had enjoyed volunteering in the learn to skate program in Medway. Mark loved to be with and to be involved with his children. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Craig, Jared, Victoria and Elizabeth Reynolds all of Medway. He is also survived by his brothers David Reynolds of Milford and Neil Reynolds of Medway. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Friday March 22 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 9:15 followed by funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 5-8. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Red Cross, PO BOX 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340

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Robert D. Goode 86, of Medway died March 29, in his home he was the husband of the late Mary A. (Waldron) Goode who died in 1986. Born in Jamaica Plain, October 24, 1926, the son of the late Leo C. and Wilhelmina (Schwenderman) Goode, Mr. Goode was raised in Jamaica Plain and Charlestown and had been a resident of Medway since 1960. Mr. Goode was a graduate of Charlestown High School, class of 1945, in the Electrical Program and he also attended Franklin Institute. Mr. Goode worked as a foreman for the International Bothers of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 since 1959. Mr. Goode was an active member of the Medway community. He had been the coordinator of the St. Joseph’s band and color guard for 12 years, earning him the “God and Youth Award” in 1973. This award is the highest award granted by the Boston Archdiocese for his involvement working with youth. He was the past commander of the Medway VFW Post 1526 and spent many years putting up and taking down flags displayed around town for Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day observances. He was also a member of the American Legion and Franklin Lodge of Elks. He had been a member of the board of the Medway Council on Aging, the Memorial Day Committee, and a member of the Triad from the Sherriff’s Department. Bob served for over 20 years as a member of the Medway Call Fire Department and later worked for years repairing the fire-alarm system in town. He had also been the Assistant Wire Inspector for the Town of Medway. Mr. Goode served in the Army during World War II attained the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. He is survived by his daughter Roberta Boswell of Medway, his granddaughter Mary Casper of Medway and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Wednesday April 3 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Medway. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5-8. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Medway Fire & EMS Association, 44 Milford, Street, Medway, MA 02053

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On Friday, March 29 Ernestine A. Hoban (Simpson), mother of eight and loving wife of Joseph Hoban for 54 years passed away unexpectedly. Since her birthday, on October 26th 1939 in Boston, MA, Ernestine never stopped. As a teenager, she played basketball, painted, earned the title of valedictorian and prettiest girl of Burlington High School, and even helped her father build their house. Smitten by her beauty and brains, Joe Hoban married her in 1958 and moved his new bride first to Jamaica Plain, MA and then to Medway, MA where they lived happily for 44 years. During those years, Ernestine’s energy and determination stunned all who knew her. She was the chairman of the town’s finance committee and founded The Medway Players theater troupe, even producing and acting in A Feather for Caleb for the town’s 375th anniversary celebration. She taught herself whatever she needed to raise her eight children and create a beautiful home. She sewed, cooked, painted, restored and designed furniture, laid tile, dug ditches, repaired appliances, baked the best apple pies, studied astrology, read palms, learned the computer, and practiced feng shui before feng shui existed. When she rested, she read at the same speed as she worked, sometimes reading as much as a book a day. And every Saturday night she and Joe went dancing. Ernestine stopped dancing last Friday, but her vibrant spirit lives on in her eight children: Lisa Fleming of Harvard, MA; Daniel Hoban of Westborough, MA; Kathryn Hoban of North Bergin, New Jersey; Carolyn Pisani of Groton, MA; Stephanie Hoban of Arlington, MA; Jennifer Johnson of Westford, MA; Jeremy Hoban of Worcester, MA and Eric Hoban of Geneva, NY and her first of ten grandchildren, Christopher Hoban of Dedham, MA, who is the father of Ernestine’s two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Linda Southen, Joe Adamick, Ralph Simpson, and Donald Simpson. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 4th from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 9:15. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Village Street, Medway at 10:00. Calling hours will be on Wednesday April 3rd from 5-8 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Catholic Charities in her name by using this form or by going to the website: http:// www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/how-to-help/donate/

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Marietta Louise Larney Seacord, 92, a resident of Medway for 58 years, died peacefully at Carlyle House Nursing Home in Framingham on March 28, 2013. Born on November 27, 1920 in Philadelphia PA, Marietta was the daughter of Raymond Henry Larney and Marguerite Gallagher Larney who had met and married in Allentown PA. Both were first-generation children of Irish emigrants. Growing up in New York City where her father was a trust banker with National City Bank and her mother a publishing executive with Grade School Teacher Magazine, Marietta and her sister, Elizabeth then moved with the family to Darien, Connecticut. She met her high school sweetheart, Daniel Seacord in Darien, followed him to Northern New England when he attended Dartmouth College and she, the University of Vermont and then came back to New York to attend Columbia University while he served destroyer escort duty with the US Navy. With the outbreak of war, Dan and Marietta married on January 6, 1942 and she spent the war years as an active member of the Navy League in New York City. After Dan returned from the Mediterranean Theater, the couple moved to Cambridge while he attended Radar School at MIT and their first daughter, Diana, was born. They then returned to Hanover NH so Dan could complete his Masters Degree in Physics at Dartmouth. That career path led Marietta along with her husband to Los Alamos, New Mexico where he worked on the hydrogen bomb project. Their second and third daughters, Stephanie and Michelle were born in Los Alamos where Marietta was involved with church and community volunteer work including the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. In 1955 the family moved back to New England, settling in Medway, Massachusetts. Fourth daughter, Elizabeth, was born in Milford in 1958. Daniel died on November 5, 1994. During her long life in the Boston suburb of Medway, Marietta was a valued volunteer and organizational officer for both St. Joseph’s church and civic groups including Catholic Daughters, Sodality, the CFM Group, the parents’ Corps Club of the St. Joseph’s CYO Band, Color Guard and Drill Team, Medway Community Access Television and the emergency drug counseling “hot-line.” She and Dan were both a constant and appreciative audience for their daughters’ endeavors. In the mid-1970s, Marietta served as Assistant Librarian in the Medway High School Library and also put the expertise born of making clothes for herself and four daughters to work as an employee of The Fabric Place in Framingham. In retirement she volunteered in the library at St. Mary’s. Marietta leaves her four daughters, Diana Seacord of Natick, Stephanie Seacord of Newfields NH, Michelle Seacord of Freeport ME and Elizabeth Seacord of Norton, a grandson, Daniel Ruff of Norton, two nephews, John and William Blackburn of Bedford PA; three nieces, Carolanne and Katherine of Bedford PA and Susan Elizabeth Baskin of Batavia NY and their father, John Blackburn, Jr. of Bedford PA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Friday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston with burial following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Medway. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ginley – Crowley Funeral Home 3 Barber Street in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make a donation in Marietta’s name to the charity of their choice.

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Margaret L. (Malloy) Higgins, 84, of Medway died April 2 in the Medway Country Manor surrounded by her family in her final days. She was the wife of the late Henry Higgins who died in 1970. Born in Milford, April 22, 1928, the daughter of the late Daniel and Henrietta (Buckley) Malloy, Mrs. Higgins was a lifelong Medway resident. Mrs. Higgins was a graduate of Medway High School, Class of 1946 and attended the Fay School of Boston. Mrs. Higgins had been a secretary for the Medway Public Schools for many years. She had previously worked the Kenney & Maciolek Law Firm. Mrs. Higgins shad been a member of the Catholic Daughters, a CCD teacher at St. Joseph’s where she had also been a Eucharistic Minister. She had also been secretary to St. Joseph’s parish council and secretary for the Medway Friends of Elders. Margaret had been an avid reader. She is survived by her children, Lance P. Higgins of Medway, Thomas J. Higgins of Brighton, David D. Higgins of Milford, and Jane F. Higgins-Greene and her husband Brian of Medway. She was the mother of the late Francis D. Higgins and John F. Higgins. She was the sister of Irene Henault of Medway and the late Daniel M. Malloy.She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathryn, Brandon and James Greene. Her funeral will be held on Saturday April 6 from the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street Medway at 12:30 followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 1:30. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 48. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.

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Joanne S. Vaughan-Webster, 66, of Boston died on Wednesday, April 2, 2013 at the Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the wife of Henry A. Webster who died in 1998. Born in Boston on January 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jesse H. and Ethel M. (McDaniel) Vaughan. Mrs. Vaughan-Webster was a resident of Boston for most of her life. She grew up in Medway, graduated from Medway High School and attended the former Kelly Business of Boston. She had worked for the Boston Public Schools for almost 40 years. Mrs. Vaughan-Webster was an active member of the Historic Charles Street A.M.E. Church in Roxbury and was a member of the Sarah Gorham Missionary. She is survived by her son Todd R. Vaughan Sr. and his wife Charline of Providence, RI and three daughters, Leigh F. Vaughan-James and her husband Greg of Roslindale, Robyn M. Vaughan-Berenguer and her husband Paul of North Carolina and Dawn M. Vaughan-Lynsky of Norton. She is also survived by two brothers, Herbert A. Vaughan of Norfolk and Rev. Stephen R. Vaughan and his wife Adrienne of Middleton, CT, six grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was the sister of the late Carol E. Vaughan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at the Historic Charles Street A.M.E. Church, 551 Warren St. in Roxbury on Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 6 – 8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 10 – 11 a.m. in the church.

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Barbara Carpentier, 72, of Medway, died April 1, 2013 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born in Brockway, PA, she is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Patricia (Verne) Pisarchick; her sisters, Grace Pisarchick and Patricia Peters. Barbara lived in Bellingham for 25 years before moving to Medway in 1999. She worked at Lista International for many years in the shipping department, before retiring to care for her grandsons. After retirement, she devoted her time to helping raise her two grandsons and enjoyed taking vacations with her husband. Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard; Daughter, Patricia Kenney and her husband Jim, as well as her two grandsons, Andrew and Patrick, all of Medway. Funeral services will be held on April 8, 2013 at St Josephs Church, Village St Medway, at 11:00. Burial will be at St Josephs Cemetery. Donations can be made in her memory to PMC c/o Doug Urmston who is riding in Barbara’s honor in this year’s Pan Mass Challenge (PMC). The direct link is www.pmc.org/profile/du0004 . Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).

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John B. Perkins, CDR USNR (RET), 74, of Medway, died Friday, April 6, 2013 at his home unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was the husband of Catherine (Parchesky) Perkins since 1968. Born in Boston on June 20, 1938, he was the son of the late John S. and Dorothy (Barnard) Perkins. Mr. Perkins was a resident of Medway since 1970. He graduated from the Newton High School in 1956 and Mount Union College in Alliance, OH with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He worked at John Hancock Insurance Co. for 30 years retiring in 1998. Mr. Perkins served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years with 5 years being active duty. He attained the rank of Commander and had served on the USS Liberty which is the ship attacked by Israel in 1967 and knew many of the men still serving on board. Mr. Perkins was a charter member of the Medway Lions Club, a life member of the Medway VFW, and was a member of the Medway Historical Society and the Remember the USS Liberty Assoc. Mr. Perkins volunteered at the Medway Senior Center and enjoyed going to the Medway Library. He loved all types of trains including toy, steam and full-size trains and even spent his honeymoon on a train. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Durinda Perkins of Denver, CO, his son Douglas Perkins of Medway, a brother James Perkins of Melrose and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Medway at a later date. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Medway Lions Club, P.O. Box 132, Medway, MA 02053 or to the Medway Historical Society, 223 Main St., Medway, MA 02053.

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Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Flood) Charest, 86, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Robert J. Charest who died in 1985. Born in Medway on March 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Dolan) Flood. Betty graduated from Medway High School, Class of 1945. She was at home with her children until they entered school and then she held various positions at Harvard Apparatus in Millis, W.A. Wilde in Holliston and Design Components in Franklin until her retirement in 1991 to help care for her grandsons. She enjoyed spending time with her family on Cape Cod, Lake Winnipesaukee and Hampton Beach, NH and at her grandsons’ baseball, basketball and football games. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Tony Ciarcello of Holliston, her sons, Timothy of Franklin and Brian of Falmouth and her beloved grandsons, Corey, Brody and Tucker Ciarcello who brought much happiness to her. She is also survived by many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, thirty-three nieces and nephews, her dear cousin Joanne Curran of Norwood, her childhood friend Vera Cenedella of Medway and her close friend Mary Murphy of Milford. She was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, John, Thomas and Carl Flood and her sisters Mary Flood and June Dauley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass at St. Brendan Church, 382 Hartford Ave. in Bellingham on Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). Expressions of sympathy may be made in Betty’s memory to the Fatima Shrine, 101 Summer St, Holliston, MA 01746.

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Phyllis M. (Turner) Crawshaw, 87, of Medway passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her home. She was the beloved wife of David Crawshaw who died in 1998. Born in Boston on August 9, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Hazel (Bleiler) Turner. Phyllis was a resident of Medway since 1952 and was a graduate of Natick High School. Before her retirement, she worked as a baker at the Burke Elementary School in Medway for 25 years. She had also been a school crossing guard in Medway and worked for C.E. King Insurance Co. in Medway. Phyllis was a member of the Red Hatter’s Club and during WWII, worked as a welder in the Providence Ship Yard. Phyllis had a kind nature and a beautiful smile and will be dearly missed by her family which she loved very much. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Crawshaw of Santa Fe, NM and Lynn Crawshaw of Medway, her son David Crawshaw of Medway, her granddaughter Tiffany Crawshaw and her husband Dennis Wong of Laguna Beach, CA and two great-grandchildren, Ruby and Mathias. She was the sister of the late Ernest Turner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home 3 Barber Street in Medway (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com). Burial will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Friday at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’ memory to Metro West Homecare & Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702.

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