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Woodward, Lois A. (Deacon)
, age 65, died on Thursday morning, October 22, 2009, at Caritas Norwood Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Brighton, England on November 23, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Frederic and Edith (Stuber) Deacon. Her family moved frequently when she was young, but she always considered Devon her childhood home.
Lois immigrated to this area as a young woman and was happily employed for many years as an au pair in Medfield and Sherborn. Lois had also worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide in Natick prior to her employment as a lab technician with the Charles River Pollution Control District. She remained with the district for 22 years and considered many of her coworkers as a second family.
A talented sketch artist, Lois also found outlets for her creativity in various crafts. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her home, travel and kayaking and was a keen Red Sox fan.
She is survived by three sons, Donal Sean Woodward and his wife Karen of Carthage, NC, and Iain M. Woodward and Gllynn Deacon Woodward both of Norfolk; her companion, Robert Marshall of Sherborn; eight brothers and sisters, Patrick Deacon of Dartmouth, UK, Rosamond Bruce of Liverpool, UK, Kathleen Hoare of Auckland, NZ, Simon Deacon of Cambridge, UK, Jeannie Warnell of Eastern Passage, NS, Rachel Witt of Wales, Paul Deacon of Auckland, NZ, and Jill Bolt of Cork, IR. She also leaves two much loved granddaughters, Mandy Ramey and Jennifer Wood and their daughters Amber and Emily.
Memorial visiting hours will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, on Tuesday, Oct. 27th from 5 – 8p.m. If desired, donations may be made in Lois’ memory to the Make A Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02114.
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| Peggy & Joe Martis |
(pmgjhm@aol.com): |
| Lois will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. She was a lovely lady. She was also the Crossword Queen at work. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Bill Goode |
(wjgoode@wjgoodecorp.com): |
I recently met Lois in her laboratory at the Charles River Pollution Control District and I was looking forward to working with her. Unfortunately that will not happen. My condolences to Lois's family.
Bill Goode
Commissioner for the Town of Franklin |
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| Linda Woodward Sheridan |
(woodlin376@yahoo,com): |
| Sean and karen,Iain,and Gllynn: I was shocked to hear about Aunt Lois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your Mom was the best! I will always remember her loving spirit and protection, and the yearly trips to the Cape! |
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| Sarah Dindy |
(sarah.dindy@verizon.net): |
| Sean&Karen, Iain and Gllynn my thoughts and prayers are with you now. Lois was a fine woman and mother may your memories of her comfort you during this difficult time. |
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| Chris Vincent |
(cjvinc@gmail.com): |
| We were honored to enjoy Lois' company when she accompanied my grandfather, Robert, on many visits to Colorado. She shared in two weddings with our family, the memories of which we will long treasure. I will remember her especially for the joy she found in moments great and small, her gentle and generous nature, and her graceful spirit. We were blessed to have known her. My condolences to her family and all who loved her. |
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| Martha Teixeira-Baker |
(mbaker-teixeira@garberbros.com): |
Sean, Iain and Gllynn:
Many, many years ago you were our neighbors on the "hill", and we shared many memorable times with your family. Years later when you moved to Sherborn your Mom included us in excursions to Farm Pond, watching the Hunt, and gloriously sharing her love of life and joy in her family with her friends. Others have spoken of her gentle and generous spirit. May you find solace in the knowledge that she was so respected, admired, and loved by so many people over the years. My sympathy and prayers to you all. |
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| peter l. santacaterina |
(sanptr28@yahoo.com): |
| Lois and I started work at charles river pollution control district on the same day, 22 yrs. ago. Lois was like a sister to me. I miss her tremendously. She will always be in my heart. My sincere condolences to her family. |
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