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Monday, April 22, 2013

Krystle Campbell Mourned at Medford Funeral

Somber mood throughout Medford Monday for bombing victim's funeral, no protesters present.

A deep sadness permeated downtown Medford Monday for the funeral of Krystle Campbell, a native daughter killed one week ago in the bombings attacks at the Boston Marathon.  The funeral brought out hundreds, lining both sides of High Street as traffic was shut down near St. Joseph's Church.  So many came out that the church got to capacity with many still lined up past the St. Joseph's Social Center. While they came to pay their respects to Campbell, 29, who most recently lived in Arlington and worked as a restaurant manager, many also came to shield the family from a potential protest. The Westboro Baptist Church had threatened to picket the funeral, as they do at many high-profile events, to espouse their anti-gay views. Teamster Local 25…

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Regional Obits for Medfield, Dover, Sherborn and Westwood

Here is a look at recent obituaries for the towns of Medfield, Dover, Sherborn and Westwood.

The following obituaries were taken from www.legacy.com. There were no deaths listed in the past two weeks for residents of Sherborn or Westwood.  Medfield Martha B. Ames, 103 -- Jan. 30, 2013. Formerly of Medfield, she led a very active, fulfilling life, and bowled weekly for over 40 years until she was 99. Joseph T. Comeau, 70 -- Jan. 25, 2013. Donations in his memory can be made to the Medfield Food Pantry, 496 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052 or the Medfield Senior Center, 1 Ice House Rd., Medfield, MA.  Elizabeth M. Buckley, 83 -- Jan. 14, 2013. Had an impressive career in advertising, was an avid skier and quite athletic. Dover Alice Elizabeth Thomsen Bradford, 98 -- Jan. 9. Loved skiing and hooking rugs, and leaves 18 great-…

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Regional Obit: 8 Deaths from Dover, Sherborn, Westwood and Medfield

Here is a glance at recent obituaries from Dover, Sherborn, Westwood and Medfield.

Taken from www.legacy.com George J. Abramson, 85, owner of Abramson Carpet Co. in Westwood. Served in World War II and Korean War.  E. Christine (Alexander) Andrus, Westwood. Memorial service today at noon. Frederick Bloom, 95, formerly of Westwood. Served in the US Army as a cryptographer based in the Aleutian Islands during World War II.  Lois (Soukup) Breese, Westwood. Loving mother and devoted grandmother. Carolyn Mae Gillis Daly, 67, Sherborn. Known for her kindness, charm, loyalty, elegance and impeccable taste. Visiting hours today; funeral on Friday.  Barbara (Tanar) Fischler, 69, Westwood and Winthrop. Cherished grandmother. Expressions of sympathy in her memory can be made to Temple Beth David.  Christopher J. Galley, Dover, …

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