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Peter Stanton Obituary

Age 64, of Foxboro, died on Thursday, November 1, 2007. Former town Selectman in Foxboro and Framingham Attorney. Beloved husband of Joan (Leonard) of Foxboro. Devoted father to Amy McCarthy and her husband Bill of Fairfield, CT, Lisa Stanton of Norwood, Mark Stanton and his wife Maureen of Royersford, PA and Sarah Stanton of Norwood. Cherished grandfather to Emily and Maggie McCarthy and Mark Stanton, Jr. Dear son of Marguerite and the late Alden Stanton of Westerly, RI and brother of Jane Stanton of CT and Paul Stanton and his wife Margie of CA. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Monday, November 5 from 4-8 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St, FOXBORO. A Funeral Procession will leave the Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Tuesday for interment services at 11:30 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. To light a candle in Peter's memory, please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice 3 Edgewater Drive, Norwood, 02062 or The Friends of Boyden Library, 10 Bird St., Foxboro MA 02035. U.S. Air Force Veteran, Vietnam. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2007.

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Mandy Eysie

November 6, 2007

To Mark, Sarah & family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don&Madeline Fales

November 5, 2007

Peter was an exemplary individual with caring for his family, his mother, and his clients He will be greatly misse

Kenny Watson

November 5, 2007

To the Stanton Family - I was saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Stanton. Although it had been a few years since I've seen you all, I remember what a great man he was when you lived at the crossing of Bicknell and Borrows. My wife, Jennifer, and I send our most heartfelt condolences. God bless. Kenny Watson

Sharon Chatterton

November 5, 2007

I was very saddened to hear about Peter. Peter was a well respected member of the community. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his family members during this time. I very much appreciated his legal professional help.

Friends of Mark's at Vanguard

November 5, 2007

The Stanton Family will be in our hearts and our prayers through these difficult days.

Jane Ducott

November 5, 2007

Peter was an inspiration to all who knew him, a wonderful and devoted son, father and husband. We wish you all peace during this difficult transition. With love,
Scott, Jane, Sarah and Will

Mitchell Taplar

November 5, 2007

Stanton Family - This message of comfort is from Mark's friends and fellow "Crew Members" at Vanguard. All of us on his team, Debbie, Shannon, Julius, Liz, Lois, Matt, and Michael are thinking about you and wish you well during this difficult time.

Mike Casey

November 4, 2007

Mr. Stanton,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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