George "Linwood" Bishop

BISHOP, George "Linwood" Age 82, of Georgia, formerly of Randolph, died peacefully at his home on June 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Leslie (Clapp) Bishop. Loving father of Lezlee Shaffer and her husband Stewart of Smithfield, RI and Linda Milton and her husband Michael of Lawrenceville, GA and the late Linwood Barry Bishop. Dear grandfather of Sebastian Shaffer of New York, NY, Lyndsey Shaffer of Houston, TX and Mark Kennedy, II and Michael Milton, Jr. both of Lawrenceville, GA. Devoted brother of Winifred Smith, Freida Coleman, George Bishop and Ernest Bishop all of Boston and the late Grace Jordan and Gladys Barnes. Also survived by his aunt Esther Armbrister of Nassau, Bahamas and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late George and Grace (Gibson) Bishop. He had lived in Randolph for over 40 years before moving to Georgia in 2004. He was a 1945 graduate of Boston Technical High School and also attended Wentworth Institute. He honorably served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He worked as a machinist at Ratheon Corporation in Waltham, MA for 40 years before his retirement in 1989. An avid gardener, he also enjoyed crossword puzzles and home remodeling projects. He was also a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation on Thursday at 10:00 AM in the Emmanuel Temple Pentecostal Church, 471 Warren St., Boston, MA, with a Funeral Service immediately following at 11:00 AM. Burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Arrangements under the direction of Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 No. Main St., Randolph. To leave a sympathy message please visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com