NATICK: John Brian McGhee, age 76, of Cranston, RI, a former longtime Natick resident, died surrounded by his children on Sunday morning, September 1, 2013, after battling injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Brockton, the son of the late James D. and Mary (Pennini) McGhee, Brian was raised and educated in Natick and served with the Army National Guard. Brian was employed for many years in the supermarket industry where he rose to V.P. at Store 24 and then ventured out on his own, establishing the Convenient Grocer in Brookline. A very energetic man with many talents, he enjoyed his later years working with his friend, Mike Kent, on a multitude of diverse projects.

Brian continued to play in men’s softball leagues and was happy to go fishing, clamming or boating when possible. He was also an avid card player and cherished time spent with family and friends. Brian loved animals. He trained a wild hawk on Cape Cod to eventually eat out of his hand and their unique relationship remains a perfect example of how Brian lived his life with patience, boldness and a lively sense of humor.

He is survived by six children, J. Michael McGhee (Geraldine Day) of Plymouth, Mary “Mimi” Myrick (Tom) of Centerville, Rich McGhee (Kim) of Paxton, Julie Prigmore (Tony) of Wickford, RI, Brian McGhee of CA, and Tammy Whidden of Sutton; three sisters, Judy Nicpon (Jack) of HI, Peggy Anderson (Andy) of CA, and Sally Nicander (Nick) of AZ; three brothers, Billy McGhee (Drena) of AZ, David McGhee (Donna) of CA, and Donald McGhee (Cheryl) of NV; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Richard “Dicky” McGhee and was also pre-deceased by his ex-wife and longtime friend, Dorothy (Madden) McGhee.

There will be a graveside service on October 5th at 10:30 am at South Easton Cemetery, 473 Washington St., Easton, MA. There will also be a celebration of his life at Lillymere Farms, 2745 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI beginning at 1:00 pm. All are invited and encouraged to attend one or both remembrances. Donations may be made to your local waiter/waitress and please include a toast to Brian’s life. He would think that was “terrific”.

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NATICK: Leo Joseph Poisson, 82, died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness.
He was born in Brighton on March 10, 1931 the son of the late Gustave Poisson and Cecile (DeBlois) Poisson.
Leo was the devoted husband for 58 years of the late Norma E. (Lane) Poisson who died on June 12, 2012.
He was the loving father of Catherine A. McMullen of Ashland and the late David A. Poisson who died in 2009. He was the beloved grandfather of Shaun Poisson of Natick; Shana Poisson of Worcester; Patrick Poisson of Framingham; Jeff Poisson of Wilmington, NC and Alyssa Poisson of Wilmington, NC. The cherished great-grandfather of Olivia, Damien, Ryan and Mace Poisson. He was the brother of Rene J. Poisson and his wife Rose Poisson of Wayland; Henry Poisson of Auburn, ME; Francis J. Poisson and his wife Patricia Poisson of Wayland; Annette Lazili of Warren, MA and Irene Mailhiot of Hull. Father-in-law of Ellen S. Poisson of Wilmington, NC. Brother of the late Lucille Mercurio and brother-in-law of the late Julie Poisson; Francis Mailhiot; Rabah Lazili and John Mercurio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Leo spent his formative years in Waltham and was a graduate of Waltham High School. He served his country with honor as a Sergeant with the United States Army during the Korean War. He has been a resident of Natick for nearly 60 years.
For many years he was the proprietor with his brother-in-law of the Bill and Leo’s service Station in Wayland Center. He more recently has been associated with Adesa of Framingham as an automotive technician and enjoyed the many friends he was associated with at Adesa. Leo loved his Friday evening dinners with his family, his Sunday morning breakfasts with other family members as well as the special card parties. Leo was an accomplished speed skater and skated long blades at the West Suburban Arena in Natick. He was a member of a bowling team at the former Sudbury Bowladrome and also liked square dancing. He was a collector of older cars and especially enjoyed his 1959 corvette. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle to his family and will be fondly remembered by all of them.
Visitations will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (Off Rte 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland.
Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 9:00 followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Good Shepherd Parish at St. Zepherin’s Church, 99 Main Street (Rte 27), Cochituate Village, Wayland.
Interment will follow in the Poisson family lot in Dell Park Cemetery in Natick.
In lieu of flowers, his family suggests that memorial gifts in Leo’s memory be sent to UMASS Memorial Foundation/ Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 02545 or to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Martin Johnson 73, of St Albans, Maine, formerly of Natick, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He was the son of the late Axel and Florence (Carlson) Johnson.

Marty grew up in Natick and was a graduate of Natick High School class of 1957.For forty two years he was the Co-Owner of J and J Heating and Ventilation Company of Natick. He was a former Town Meeting Member for many years.

He is survived by his loving wife Martha Johnson and her
children Jamie and Mathew, his brother and business partner Edward Johnson and his wife Judie of Natick,, their son Mark McCabe and his wife Rita and their children, three sisters Elsie Donovan,  Barbara Fleming , Olga Johnson and many loving  nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late Evelyn Chase, Dorothy
Armata, Phyllis Tudgay, and uncle of the late Robert McCabe.

At Marty’s request all services are private.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Marty’s memory to S.P.I.N.  P.O. Box 812143 Wellesley, MA 02482.

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William G. Diaz, 73, of Framingham died Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home.

He was the beloved husband of Silvia Diaz with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Conrado Garcia and Paula Diaz.

Mr. Diaz was employed as an auto mechanic for Crown Chevrolet of Framingham and later at Glick Nissan of Westborough, and was also a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Sylvia Ruiz of Framingham, two sons, Luis Valdes of Webster, William G Diaz Jr. of Framingham, two sisters, Gloria Garcia, Sonia Garcia, one brother Tony Garcia, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, September 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common.

Interment Edgell Grove Cemetery Framingham.

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FRAMINGHAM: Gloria J. (Chipman) Fahey, age 65 of Framingham, formerly of Waltham, died on Monday evening, September 16, 2013, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She had been the devoted wife of the late James R. Fahey for 25 years.

Born in Framingham, daughter of the late Gilbert and Irene (Towne) Chipman, Gloria was raised and educated in Wayland. While working with the housekeeping staff at Leonard Morse Hospital, she met Jim and they married in 1978.

Gloria and Jim made their home in Waltham for over 20 years. Gloria became employed with the former Hilton Hotel on Route 9 in Natick, and later worked many years with the Holiday Inn on Trapelo Road in Waltham. Her working life came to a close after a debilitating strike by a car while in a crosswalk on a busy street in 1998.

An enthusiastic fan of both the Patriots and the Red Sox, Gloria also enjoyed working on puzzles, photography, travel, and daytrips to the seashore. She was an accomplished bowler, having won many awards, both in leagues and individually.

Predeceased by Jim in 2003, she is survived by two daughters, Sherry Anita and Elizabeth Jean Fahey; a sister, Brenda Chipman of Natick; three brothers-in-law, Arthur Fahey and his wife Josephine of Milford, Richard Fahey of Worcester, and Earl Fahey of Natick; a longtime friend, Roger McCauley of Framingham; and four nieces and a nephew.

Her funeral will be from the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, Natick, on Saturday, September 21st at 9:00a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Patrick’s Church, 44 East Central Street, Natick at 10:00a.m. She will then be laid to rest with Jim at Saint Patrick Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Gloria’s memory to the International Dyslexia Assoc., 40 York Road, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21204.

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NATICK: Antoinette “Toni” Arthur, age 80, a lifelong resident of Natick, died peacefully on Friday morning, September 20, 2013, at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland after a brief illness.

Toni was born in Natick on November 2, 1932, one of the twelve children of Sotir and Eleanora (Ndini) Arthur.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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Frank H. Strange, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully, on Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, in Charleston, SC. He was born in Natick, MA, on May 10, 1920, the son of the late Frank H. Strange, Sr. and his wife, Helen (Hadley) Strange.

Frank grew up in the Town of Natick and after completion of Natick High School was proud to serve his country in the Army during WWII. After serving in WWII, he returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Louise Church. Frank and Barbara raised their family in Sherborn, MA and are survived by their two children; Frank H. Strange, III of Charleston, SC and his wife, Bernadette, and
Susan Otenti Gould and her husband, Dennis, of Gorham, ME. His wife of 46 years passed away in March of 1990.

Frank was always quick to brag about his six grandchildren; Diana (Strange) Wood, Jennifer Strange, Frank H. Strange IV, Kerry (Strange) Corbett, Tara (Otenti) Makara, and Scott Otenti, as well as eight great grandchildren; Corissa Strange, Nicholas Otenti, Leandra Strange, Sean Makara, Alliyah Strange, Liam Strange, Sophia Strange, and Christian Corbett. Mr. Strange is also survived by his sister, Joyce Leighton, of Baldwinville, MA and predeceased by brothers Hilton Strange and Landon Strange of Natick, MA, F. Rae Strange of Arlington, TX, Robert Strange of Virginia, and his sister, Phyllis Stackpole, of Natick, MA.

Mr. Strange received a diploma in engineering from ITT Technical Institute and made his career as a self employed carpenter for over 50 years. Many homes in Central Massachusetts bear his craftsmanship in many ways. In addition, he crafted fine guitars and violins, and was an avid artist. His paintings captured the essence of some of his favorite New England places. He built several boats and beautiful rock terraces and walls. In addition to his accomplishments, he was a professional stamp collector, Cub Master of the Cub Scouts in Sherborn, Building Inspector for the Town of Sherborn, treasured member of the Fiske Memorial Methodist Church in Natick, Pilgrim Church in Sherborn and, later, of the Congregational Church of Millis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday September 30 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street,at Natick Common.
Burial with Military Honors will follow in Dell Park Cemetery Natick
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for your consideration in making donations in Frank’s memory to: The American Cancer Association, www.cancer.org/index or The American Heart Association, www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ .

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