John T. Cavanaugh

RANDOLPH John T. Cavanaugh, a lifelong resident of Randolph, died at home, Sept. 30, at the age 89. He was a machinist at the former Westinghouse Electric in Hyde Park for many years, retiring several years ago. John was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and served with the 26th Yankee Division in Europe with General George S. Patton Jr. and was awarded the Bronze Star. He also took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie V. (Cunningham) Cavanaugh; brother-in-law of Geraldine Tierney of Brockton and the late Joan McGerigle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held in St. Michael's Church, Avon, Friday at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A visiting hour will be held prior to the Mass in the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main St. (Rte. 28), Randolph, Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.