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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Obituary: Anthony S. Giacobbi

Mr. Anthony S. Giacobbi of Sharon was an United States Army Air Force veteran.

(From Joseph Russo Funeral Home) Anthony S. Giacobbi, of Sharon died April 13, 2013, beloved son of the late Dominic and Philippa (Mento) Giacobbi and devoted brother of the late Angelina and Andrew J. Giacobbi. Mr. Giacobbi was an United States Army Air Force veteran. He was also the loving uncle of Dominic Giacobbi of Walpole, Rosemarie Walker of Bridgewater and Andrea Giacobbi of Norwood, great uncle of David and Jessica Kerr and Edward Lowie Jr. and great great uncle of Lillyanne Sophia Kerr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hour on Monday April 22, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. at the Joseph Russo Funeral Home 814 American Legion Highway (Cummins Highway) Roslindale, followed by a Funeral Service Monday at 11 a.m. in the …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Obituary: Former Sharon High athletic director Bob Sondheim

A service will be held Friday at Sharon High School for Bob Sondheim at 4 p.m.

  Bob Sondheim, the retired athletic director for the Sharon Public Schools entered into rest April 8, 2013 at the age of 63. He was the beloved husband of the late Celina (Kelley) Sondheim, devoted father of Andrew Sondheim and his wife, Krystle, of Sharon and Carrie Sondheim of Sharon. Loving brother of Arthur Sondheim III and his wife Monique of ME. Cherished uncle of Elizabeth Levesque and Arthur Sondheim IV and loving companion of Carol Abram of Sharon. Funeral services are private. There will be a memorial service in his honor on Friday April 12, at 4 p.m. at the Sharon High School auditorium, 181 Pond St. Bob was a man who touched many lives deeply through his friendships, coaching positions and volunteer work. Many of the groups …

bob hardy

6:52 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

a wonderfully humorous, compassionate and considerate person. his loss will have a profound impact on students, community and those who knew him, he was a genuinely "nice guy". ---- bob hardy   more ›

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Obituary: Helen I. (Gachewicz) Statham

Funeral services for Helen I. (Gachewicz) Statham will be held Friday.

(From Farley Funeral Home, Stoughton) Helen I. (Gachewicz) Statham, 95, of Sharon died April 1,  peacefully at her home at age 95. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Statham. Born in Philadelphia PA, she was raised and educated in Canton, attending St. John's School graduating the Class of 1935. After high school she was employed at Plymouth Rubber in Canton where she met her husband, they married in 1935, where they made their home in Sharon ever since. A parishioner of St Johns the Evangelist Church in Canton, and Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Sharon where she a member of the Women's Club. Her devotion was to her family, children and grandchildren along with her faith. She was the loving mother of William B. Statham of …

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Anita Dawson Claeboe

Ms. Claeboe was a former resident of Sharon and taught at Sharon Public Schools.

Anita Dawson Claeboe, 90, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, died March 21, 2013, after a long illness. She was Number One National Tennis Champion 2013, womens division, 90 and over, and a retired teacher, Sharon (MA) public schools. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution; Sawgrass Country Club; High Rollers Trivial Pursuit Club; Jacksonville Beach Bridge Club. Born in Cologne, Germany, she grew up in Jacksonville, graduating from the Bartram School, and Tufts niversity in MA. Widow of Alfred M. Claeboe; sister of Carl (Jan) and Robert Dawson, Jacksonville; mother of Beverly Keyes, Needham, MA; Anne Dorian King (Davis), Maui, HI; Una Davis, La Jolla CA; and Norman Keyes, Jr. (Sarah), Devon, PA. Grandmother of Nicholas…

Friday, March 29, 2013

Preston Brown Dies at 94; Former Sharon Resident, WWII Vet

Mr. Brown served 23 years in the United States Air Force.

Preston Brown our dear beloved Father, Preston Brown, passed away peacefully on Friday March 22, 2013, at the VA. Hospital in Bay Pines Florida. Dad was the last remaining child of the Wilbur Herrick Brown, and Florence Goulding Brown family. Preceeding his departure, were his siblings: Kenneth H. Brown, Phyllis Brookfield, Gordon Brown, Carolyn Berchtold, Barbara H. MacLeod. Born in Sharon Mass, on Sept. 22, 1918, he lived 94.5 years to-the-day. Growing up in New England he had a remarkable life, as part of the Greatest Generation of our country. Enduring the Great Depression, and World War II did his part and had to grow up fast. He graduated from Bowdin College in Maine with a 2 year degree, after which he joined the Army Air Corps in …

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Mary Ellen Mason

Ms. Mason was a resident of Sharon for the past 38 years.

Mary Ellen (McGrath) Mason age 70 years died in her Sharon, Massachusetts home on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Born in Northhampton, Massachusetts on January 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Connery) McGrath. She graduated from the Howard School for Girls in East Bridgewater with the class of 1961 and went on to graduate from Boston State College with the class of 1968. She has been a resident of Sharon for the past 38 years, moving there from Canton and Hyde Park. Mrs. Mason was an elementary school teacher and a school librarian in the Boston Public Schools. She retired in 2003 with 30 years of service. She was a member of the Sharon Fortnightly Club and was the current president and was the former treasurer of …

Monday, March 25, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Edward F. Badejo

Mr. Badejo was a class of 2008 Sharon High School graduate.

Edward F. Badejo age 23 of Sharon passed away suddenly March 21st at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Brockton, he was raised in Sharon and graduated from Sharon High School class of 2008 and was currently a student at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College in Cambridge. He loved all sports and played Pop Warner Football and basketball while growing up and for Sharon High School. He loved listening to all music. Beloved son of Stacey and Edward Badejo of Sharon. Brother of Nikki Hershman & her husband Shaun of Easton. Grandson of Marcia and Dennis Blau of Sharon, Bob Badejo of FL and the late Joan Badejo. Also survived by the love of his life Samantha Spiegel of Sharon and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting hours were at the Dockray & …

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Patricia M. Murphy

Ms. Murphy was a former resident of Sharon.

Patricia M. (Finn) Murphy, of Centerville, formerly of Sharon, died March 16, 2013. She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Murphy to whom she was married 50 years, and daughter of the late Matthew C. and Mary G. Finn. She was active in civic and community affairs, and is a graduate of Simmons College, Stonehill College, and Massachusetts General School of Nursing. She is survived by her loving children, Kathy Finn of Hyannis, Dennis Murphy of Harwich, Peter Murphy of Easton, and Mary Beth O'Dea of Foxboro; her sister of Mary Deschenes; and her brother, Peter Finn; and is predeceased by her siblings, Matthew Finn, Sheila Costello, and John Finn; and her loving grandmother; and great-grandmother. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. …

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Mary M. Avini

Ms. Avini was a resident of Sharon.

Mary M. Avini, age 86, of Sharon and Fort Myers, FL, passed away at home on March 14. Born and raised in East Boston where she attended Boston Public Schools. Mary was a long time employee of Fontaine's in West Roxbury and Arties Fireside in Dedham. Beloved companion of 30 years of the late Paul "Swede" Anderson. Loving mother of Nancy Collins of E. Boston, Sandra George & her late husband David of NC, and MaryAnn Davis & her husband Steven of Milton. Mary is survived by her adored grandchildren Steven Davis, Janessa Davis, Jennifer George-Cassell, David George, Brittany George, William Collins & her 3 cherished great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her granddaughter, Debra Davis & her great-granddaughter Vianna Collins. Also survived by …

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Sharon Obituary: Gloria E. Nicoll

The Nicoll family was one of the founding families of the Young Israel of Sharon.

Gloria E. (Whitestone) Nicoll, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Sharon and Brookline. Beloved wife of Sidney L. Nicoll. Devoted mother of Steven Nicoll of New York City and Rachel Nicoll of Needham. Dear sister of Allen Whitestone of Newton. Mrs. Nicoll was a graduate of Boston University and Hebrew College. The Nicoll family was one of the founding families of the Young Israel of Sharon. Services were at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Wednesday, March 13 at 1:00PM. Burial followed in the Chevra Mishnias Cemetery, 11 Washington St., Woburn. Shiva (hours to be announced) will be at Congregation Beth Pinchas, New England Chassidic Center, 1710 Beacon St., Brookline. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to charity of …

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