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 Memoriam: Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. (1947 – July 25, 2026)

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Opening Tribute The Norwood community joins the Hughes family in mourning the unexpected passing of Walter J. “Wally” Hughes Jr. on July 25, 2026, at…

In Memoriam: Principal John P. Piccirilli

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

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In Memoriam-John J. Carroll

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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

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Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, Former Selectman and Longtime Norwood Merchant-August 8, 1992

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, Former Selectman and Longtime Norwood Merchant-August 8, 1992

Daniel E. Callahan Jr., 82, a lifelong Norwood resident, former town selectman, and staple of the local business community who operated Callahan’s Furniture for half…


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