John P. (Jack) Welch, owner of Welch's Newsstand in Norwood for over 40 years, passed away at Barnstable Hospital at age 80.
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
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
Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
The passing of Herbert Moseley Plimpton marked the close of one of Norwood’s most distinguished industrial chapters. Founder of The Plimpton Press and Holliston Mills, Plimpton’s life embodied the ideals … Continue reading Herbert M. Plimpton, Founder of The Plimpton Press, Dies at 89-This Day In Norwood History-April 30, 1948
In Memoriam-Charles “Nubby” Donnell-April 1, 1947
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 In Memoriam-Charles “Nubby” Donnell-April 1, 1947
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
Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
One of Norwood's most distinguished citizens, Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland, P.H.B., P.H.D., passed away at 2:10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Norwood Hospital. He was in his 81st year. Friends … Continue reading Last Tribute Paid To Dr. Frederick Albert Cleveland-This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1947
Leighton S. Thompson Norwood High School Superintendent Dies After Brief Illness-This Day In Norwood History-March 11, 1946
Leighton S. Thompson, 57, of 75 Day St., principal of the Norwood High School and a trustee of the Morrill Memorial Library, died today at the Norwood Hospital following brief … Continue reading Leighton S. Thompson Norwood High School Superintendent Dies After Brief Illness-This Day In Norwood History-March 11, 1946
In Memoriam-Jerome A Pendergast-May 15, 1933
May 15, 1933- Jerome A Pendergast, 28-year-old son of Town Clerk and Mrs. James E. Fendergast of 30 Pleasant St, died this morning at his home...
Norwood Police Chief Harry W. Swift Passes Away at Age 45-September 24, 1921
Norwood businesses close and hundreds mourn as police chiefs from across the region gather for the funeral of late Police Chief Harry W. Swift.
