Adam Bagdon

Taunton Adam Bagdon, age 85 years, of Taunton, formerly of Middleboro, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jane R. (Fickert) Bagdon, they had been married for 58 years. He was born in Middleboro, son of the late Steve J. and Eva P. (Gelzinas) Bagdon. He was a 1940 graduate of Middleboro High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the 45th Infantry Division and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired maintenance machinist at Independent Nail, Bridgewater, and later at the M.B. Claff, Brockton. He attended the North Congregational Church of Middleboro. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Sukeforth Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars John Glass Post, both of Middleboro. Survivors include his wife, two sons, James S. Bagdon of Taunton and Kenneth L. and his wife Jean Bagdon of Middleboro; two sisters, Eva P. Bagdon of Taunton and Alice B. Gorham of Vermont; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Adam Bagdon, both of Middleboro; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held Saturday, July 19, at 11 a.m. in the North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., Middleboro. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro. Burial with military honors will be held Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m., in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Hospice of Southeastern Massachusetts, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720, would be appreciated. For more information, please visit www.eggerandashleyfh.com.