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Mary Bella (Freitas) Buchanan age 92 of Fisher Street, Attleboro died Monday in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Buchanan. She was born in Funchai, Madeira Island, Portugal a daughter of the late Joseph and Evangeline B. (Gouveia) Freitas. She moved to Attleboro in 1937 and had lived in Taunton for 20 years where she attended grade and middle schools. Mary worked at the Robbins company in Attleboro as a Lacquer Sprayer from 1948 to 1980 when she retired. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church’s “Mission Circle” in Attleboro and continued her active retirement life by participating in many of the Larson Senior Center Activities and also became a late-in-life D.J. until age 90 with her own music radio show on WARL 1320 AM produced by her long time friend Tom Rafferty. She enjoyed music and dancing and whenever she had the opportunity to, would regularly attend the summer concerts at Capron Park and other area communities. |
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She leaves two sons John A. and his wife Judith A. Buchanan of Attleboro and David D. and his wife Jean Buchanan of Naples, FL. Three grandsons Mark Buchanan, James Buchanan and David and his wife Susan Buchanan. Four great grandchildren Max, Nicholas, Caitlin and Jacob Buchanan and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister-in-law of Stanley Stefanski of Burlington, VT. and the sister of the late Adelaine Stefanski. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in celebration of her life officiated by the Rev. Dr. John Fisk on Saturday at 11 AM in THE FOLEY-HATHAWAYFUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro. Burial will be Private. Following the service a catered reception will be held in Fellowship Hall in the First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund P.O. Box 4100, Attleboro, MA 02703 or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Mission Possible Campaign to Conquer Cancer would be appreciated. To Light a Candle in Her memory, Sign the Memorial Register, or Facility directions, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
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Shirley Esterkes age 83 of Colonial Drive, Westborough formerly of Mendon Road, South Attleboro died Monday in the Westborough Health Care Center in Westboro,MA. she was the wife of the late Herbert Esterkes. She was born in Phildelphia,PA a daughter of the late Louis and Zaza (Berry) Gorde. She had lived in Westborough since September having lived most of her life in Attleboro. She was an avid reader and enjoyed arts and crafts and Bingo. She leaves one daughter Diane R. and her husband Anthony Willoughby of Mendon MA. Two brothers Robert King of El Mirage, AZ and Jeffrey King of Visalia, CA. One sister Ary King of Santa Cruz, CA. Two grandchildren Joseph A. and Andrew D. Willoughby. She was the sister of the late Linda King. Her Funeral will be held on Friday at 11 AM in THE FOLEY-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. (Route |
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152) inAttleboro. Burial will follow at 1:15 PM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. relatives and friends are invited to attend and may visit with the family from 10 to 11 AM before the service. In lieu of flowers it is requested that relatives and friends make a donation in Shirley’s memory to their favorite Charity. To Light a Candle in Her Memory, Sign the Memorial Register or Facility Directions, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
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Florence C. Gigone age 89 of Bank St. Attleboro died Monday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Otto P. Gigone , the retired Physical Director of the Attleboro YMCA who died in 1994. She was born in New Kensington, PA a daughter of the late J. Elmer and Daisy Mae (Kern) Cooke. She had lived in Attleboro since 1964 having previously lived in Cranston,RI. Florence had been a Sales Lady for the former London’s Department Store of Attleboro for many years before she retired. She was very active in her Christadelphian Church and had been a Volunteer at Beta Community Services in Attleboro. She enjoyed playing the Piano and was an avid gardener and Red Sox and Patriots fan. She enjoyed swimming at he YMCA in Attleboro and wintering in Arizona. She was a Crossword Puzzle enthusiast and always completed the puzzles in Ink. |
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| She leaves one son Peter A. and his wife Evelyn Gigone of Schenectady, NY. Four daughters Frances L. Martin of Sun City, AZ, Kathy G.Theroux of Attleboro, Robin L. and her husband Paul G. “Luke” Lasky of North Attleboro and Christine L. McCutcheon and her husband Harry E. McCutcheon,Jr. of Attleboro. One brother Arthur K. Cooke of Sun City,AZ and one sister Louise R. Miller of Glendale, AZ. Seven grandchildren, Sue, Kelly, Carrie, Lynne, Stephen, David and Bobby and five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the grandmother of the late Tricia A. Schwab and the sister of the late Jack R. Cooke. Her Funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in THE FOLEY-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro. Burial will be Private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours in the FOLEY CHAPEL on Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM in lieu of Flowers donations in her memory to the Attleboro YMCA, Memorial Fund, 63 North Main St. Attleboro, MA 02703 or the New England Christadelphian Bible School, c/o Olin Rogers, 90 Brattle St. Worcester, MA 01606 would be appreciated. To Light a Candle in her memory, Sign the Memorial Register or Facility Directions, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
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Marguerite M. Davignon age 89 of South Main St. Attleboro died Saturday in the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Lucien J. Davignon. She was born in Pawtucket,RI a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva M. (Desaulniers) Reilly. She had formerly lived in Plainville, MA for several years where she was a communicant of St. Martha’s Church. She was a member of the AARP, the Peal club and St. Mary’s Senior Saints of Seekonk.She had worked as a Sales clerk for the former W.T. Grant Stores for over ten years before she retired. She leaves one son Rene L. Davignon of Cumberland,RI and one daughter Ann M. and her husband Naseem A. Ayoub of Seekonk. One sister Anita Maigret of Plainville and three grandchildren Michael and Geoffrey Ayoub and Christopher Davignon and several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 AM from THE FOLEY-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro followed by a Mass |
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| of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St. Burial will be Private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours in THE FOLEY CHAPEL on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the Activities Fund of Christopher Heights, 45 So. Main St. Attleboro,MA 02703. To Light a Candle in her memory, Sign the Memorial Register or Facility Directions, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
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Antoinette H. "Tonie" Harrington age 77 of Ingraham St. Attleboro died Monday February 4, 2008 in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Howard Harrington. She was born in Attleboro a daughter of the late George and Albina (LeBlanc) Paul. She was a life long resident of Attleboro and a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Attleboro. “Tonie” had been a Packer for the former Swank Company of Attleboro for 35 years before she retired in 1993. She was a member and volunteer of the Larsen Senior Center and the Council on Aging. She loved to visit the Foxwood’s Casino in CT. and loved to play cards and Bingo and enjoyed dancing. She leaves two brothers Edward Paul of North Attleboro and Francis Paul of Attleboro and three sisters Theresa Girard of Attleboro, Marguerite Jacob of Rehoboth and Geraldine Tingley of Central Falls, RI and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lucien and Isidor Paul. Calling Hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 208 South Main St. Attleboro. |
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Mary Rocha age 77 of Oak Hill Avenue, Attleboro died Wednesday in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro surrounded by her loving family. She was the former wife of John F Rocha,Jr. of Spring Hill,FL. She was born in Rehoboth, MA a daughter of the late Antonio R and Sadie (Valerio) Estrella . She had lived in Attleboro for the past 50 years having previously lived in Swansea. She was a communicant of St. Mary Church in Seekonk. Mary had been a Bus Driver for the Haskell Bus Company of Attleboro and the Mansfield School Dept. and had also owned and operated the former Oak Hill Farms in Attleboro for many years until she retired. Besides her former husband she leaves four sons Ernest and his wife Linda Rocha of Attleboro, John F. Rocha,III and his wife Patricia L. Rocha of North Attleboro., Michael J. Rocha of Attleboro and Robert A. Rocha and his companion Linda E. Salley of Attleboro. Two daughters |
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| Susan M. and herhusband Clyde Babbitt of Spring Hill, FL and Diane I. And her husband Joseph A. Lemieux of Attleboro. Five brothers Alfred “Pete” Estrella of East Providence, Marion and Edward Estrella of SeekonkLouis estrella of riverside and Frank Estrella of Pawtucket and one sister Margaret Humphrey of Swansea.Twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel, Tony,Arthur, Joseph and Angelina Estrella and Rose Sangermano. Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:30 AM from THE FOLEY-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Coyle Drive in Seekonk. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours in THE FOLEY CHAPEL on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of Flowers donations in her memory to the Larson Senior Center, c/o Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park St. Attleboro,MA 02703 would be appreciated. To Light a Candle, Sign the Memorial Register or Facility Directions, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
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George Harris age 96 died January 18, 2008 in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband for 55 years of Iris L. (Cote) Harris. He was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada a son of the late William and Mary (Turner) Harris. He was a life long resident of Attleboro and had served with the U.S. Army during WW II. George was a member of the Gilbert Perry Post VFW and had been a foreman for the former Mossberg Pressed Steel Company of Attleboro for over forty years before he retired in 1976. Besides his wife he leaves one brother Melvin of Prince Edward Island, Canada and one sister Daisy Moore of Attleboro and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Norman, Albert, Turner, Charles and Ivy Harris and Ellie Boyer and Celina Tanner. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. His Funeral and Burial will be PRIVATE. Arrangements by THE FOLEY- HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 126 South Main St. Attleboro, MA. To Light a Candle or Sign the Memorial Register, please call 508-222-0498 or visit www.hathawayfunerals.com |
Theresa M. (Hession) Hanczaryk, 76, formerly of Fairhaven died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 after a long illness in the Southeastern Massachusetts Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Michael Hanczaryk. Born in New Bedford where she graduated from New Bedford High School, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hession and the late Mary (Sowa) Botelho. She lived most of her life in Fairhaven and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church while in Fairhaven. Survivors include two sons, Michael A. Hanczaryk and his wife Lynne of Acushnet and John Hanczaryk of New Bedford; two daughters, Karen Dorgan of Fairhaven and Cynthia M. Kulig and her husband Dr. John Kulig of Foxboro; seven grandchildren, Kirsten and Gretchen Hanczaryk, Hillary, Daniel and Kevin Dorgan and Jessica and Jillian Kulig; three nephews and a niece. Mrs. Hanczaryk was the sister of the late Robert Hession. |
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Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, Fairhaven. Cremation will follow. Interment will be private. Calling hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Matty Oliveira Memorial Fund, 17 Holiday Dr., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. For LIGHT A CANDLE OR MEMORIAL REGISTER go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. |
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Since March 2005, Hathaway Family Funeral Homes have been offering comfort in time of sorrow through their interactive website – specifically, a special feature of the website called “Light A Candle” that offers people an opportunity to remember a loved one by lighting a virtual candle. Recently, HathawayFunerals.com surpassed 20,000 “Light A Candle” of remembrances.
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The Hathaway website offers an abundance of information for those who are grieving, as well as anyone looking for information regarding pre-planning, cremation and much more. “Our website is an extension of our mission of providing quality, compassionate service to all who come to us in their time of need,” said Hathaway. “We hope that those who have lost a loved one will take advantage of the information provided on our website.” Hathaway Family Funeral Homes are located throughout the South Coast in Fall River, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Somerset, Taunton and Attleboro; and also in Woonsocket and Manville, Rhode Island. |
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