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-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-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-April 14, 1962

Jack P. Welch, Local Newsman, Dies Suddenly-July 28, 1955

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