In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

LOUIS F. PARKER The townspeople were saddened on the afternoon of March 10, 1953 when they learned of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. He died in … Continue reading In Memoriam-Louis F. Parker

In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt

Jane Atherton Hewett Miss Jane A. Hewett died on February 28, 1947. Miss Hewett was born in Canton, from whence she came to be the Librarian of the Morrill Memorial … Continue reading In Memoriam-Jane Atherton Hewitt

In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

Norwood General Manager John J. Carroll (photo: Boston Globe) John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from … Continue reading In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

Deceased • November 11, 1968 John A. Abdallah served the Town of Norwood as a Selectman for four full three-year terms and served as its Chairman in 1967. At the … Continue reading In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town manager for more than 14 years, from … Continue reading Walter Blasenak, Foremer Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1977

In Memoriam-Florence Guild-March 20, 1967

13 Oct 1872 - 19 Mar 1967 Florence M. Guild, 94, the last surviving member of a noted Norwood family, died Sunday at the Norwood Nursing Home. Born in Norwood … Continue reading In Memoriam-Florence Guild-March 20, 1967

George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1962

NORWOOD, Apr. 13 — George F. Willett, 91, one of the most distinguished citizens of Norwood for more than half a century, died today. A native of Walpole, Mr. Willett … Continue reading George Willett, 91, Helped Develop Town of Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-April 14, 1962

Last Tribute Paid To R. Russell Williamson-This Day in Norwood History-June 5, 1950

June 5, 1950- Last Tribute Paid To R. Russell Williamson Prominent Citizen, Banker, Businessman And Churchman, Dies Here At Age of 71

Charles Donnell Succumbs at 61

April 1, 1947-Charles Donnell Succumbs At 61 Whole Town Mourns Death Of Popular Police Officer Charles R. “Nubby’ Donnell passed away Tuesday after noon at the Norwood Hospital The bitter … Continue reading Charles Donnell Succumbs at 61