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Florence DeWitt Obituary

PLYMOUTH Florence T. (Maddox) DeWitt, 76, of Plymouth died on October 25, 2008. Born January 22, 1932 in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland to Stephen and Mary (Leonard) Maddox. Mrs. DeWitt lived in Springfield, OH from 1951-1983 before moving to Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada for 8 years where she owned and operated "Florences Chowder House". Florence retired to Vero Beach, FL for a few years, before moving to MA to be close to family members after the passing of her husband, and being diagnosed with renal cancer in 1994. Wife of the late Olly DeWitt. Mrs. DeWitt leaves behind her Sons; Paul DeWitt of ME, Kevin DeWitt of Plymouth, Christopher DeWitt and his wife Shana of OH, and one daughter Margie Buckley and her husband Paul of Wareham. Sister of Ann McClary of Kingston. Grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by a loving daughter Stephanie A. DePriest. Brothers Stephen Maddox, Nicholas Maddox. Sisters Mary Raymond, Kathleen Westcott, and Marjorie Pendergast. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, October 29th from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St (Rt. 106), Kingston. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 30th at St. Josephs Church, 272 Main St. (Rt. 106), Kingston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Samaritans Inc., 141 Tremont St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111. To offer condolences or for directions please visit www.shepherdfuneral home.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 28, 2008.

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Maureen Gauci

November 16, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gwen Maddox

November 4, 2008

To Aunt Florence's family:
Different things come to mind when someone passes and I will always remember her singing "It's hard to be humble" and how she had everyone else in the room singing.

God bless and please remember all the good times that you've shared as a family.

Debra Bondy

October 31, 2008

Paul, Kevin, Chris, Families. We are sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Florence was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. Please know that we send our love and prayers for all of you at this very sad time.

Debby (Melanson) Bondy, Donald & Family

Joseph and Janet Reuwer

October 29, 2008

With our greatest sympathy and prayers for Aunt Florence, her family and friends. May her efforts be light for those who follow.

Hughie Maddox

October 29, 2008

Margie Paul Kevin Chris and families
Our thoughts and prayers ae with you at this time .May God bless you all in your time of sorrow .

Kathy Lynch-Dean

October 29, 2008

To the family of Aunt Florence, I send my prayers......
I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Florence is in very good company now. I also know my mother is there to wrap her arms around her. They are singing !!
Kathy Lynch Dean
Marge Maddox's Daughter

Margie Jacobs

October 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
To all my Family We Love you.
Mike Margie Michael and Mark

Marcia Hiles

October 29, 2008

Margie, Paul, Kevin, Chris and families,
We send our love and sympathy to each of you. We have such wonderful memories of your Mom and growing up in the Madison/Stanton Avenues neighborhood. Even though our contacts have been few over the years, our connection from childhood is still strong. May God bless you at this very difficult time
and may the memories of your Mom bring you comfort.
With prayers,
Marcia McKenna Hiles
The McKenna Family

Gloria Collins

October 29, 2008

Aunt Anne, Cousine Margie and families. I am sorry I cannot be with you to comfort you right now but know that my thoughts are with you at this time. Love Gloria and family

David & Laurie Randall

October 28, 2008

To all family and friends,
We feel no words can comfort you right now but we love you and are thinking of all of you.

Ilene Wolfe-Winchester

October 28, 2008

To All the Dewitt Family and My Grandchildren.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark Mounts

October 28, 2008

Dear Margie,Kevin,Paul&Chris,
Your Mother's Passing has saddened me,I do think of everyone from time to time and where have the years gone,my thoughts are with you all.
Your Cousin,
Mark Mounts

Bob Logsdon

October 28, 2008

Margie, Paul, Kevin, and Chris
My sincerest sorrows to hear of your mothers passing. Though time and distance has seperated us over the years I have nothing but fond memories of your mother. I know her your dad and Stephanie are laughing together again. God bless you all.
Your loving old friend, Bobby

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