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 in 1872, she had been employed at the Plimpton Press and the Norwood Bindery until her retirement 19 years ago.

Guild Sq. and Guild st. were named after members of her family. She was a member of the Congregational Church and the Norwood Historical Society.

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

In Memory of Timothy J. McDonough (February 21, 1965 – March 12, 2026)

A Life of Service, Community, and Unwavering Norwood Pride On March 12, 2026, the Town of Norwood lost one of its most dedicated public servants…

In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

John J. Carroll 1928-2023 Born to Irish immigrant parents in Boston, John J. Carroll graduated with a civil engineering degree from Northeastern University in 1950.…

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

James R. Savage Sr. retired Superintendent of the Norwood Public Schools, died Oct. 25, at Faulkner Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.  He was 84. …

In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A.…

In Memoriam-John A. Abdallah

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…

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

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…


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