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Joseph Candlen Obituary

CANDLEN, Joseph T. 84, of Needham, July 27, 2011, after an extended illness. Beloved husband of Frances P. (Larkin) Candlen. Loving father of TJ Candlen and his wife Chrissy of Westford, Lynne Dimond and her husband David of Norfolk, and Joanne Candlen-Tocci and Jeff Cross of Medfield. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Jill, and Kerry Candlen; Danielle, Spencer, and Sydnie Dimond; RJ, Brianna, and Michael Tocci. Also survived by his loving companion and pet, Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday August 2nd at 10 am in St. Jospeh Church Needham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours willl be in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Monday from 4-7pm. Interment with Military Honors at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Graduate of Dedham High School, US Army World War II veteran, former sales engineer with Boston Filter and then Distributor Corporation of New England, enjoyed many outdoor sports, avid skier, and was a member of BAGS, the Boston Amateur Golf Society. In retirement, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and golfing. For obit, directions or to share a memory of Joe, please visit: www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 28 to Jul. 31, 2011.

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James Powers

August 6, 2011

When I was a troubled teen there was only one man that ever expressed a concern for what my future would hold. That one act of concern has stuck with me for over 30 years. I subscribe to the theory that a life is defined by acts of kindness and good one shares with people. There is not a flicker of doubt in my heart, that this mans acts has left his family and friends (and crazy teens from the past) a lifetime of wonderful memories. My heart,prayers and love go out to the Candlin Clan at this time of remembrance ........Jimmy

August 1, 2011

David,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Father-in-Law. My sincere condolences to you, your wife and your entire family.
Silvestre Primavera

Bill Blake

July 31, 2011

My sympathy to the Candlin family. I am a former golf partner with Joe.Always great company to play with and always a gentleman.
Bill Blake

Michelle (Francer) Witkes

July 29, 2011

Lynne and Family,
So sorry to hear the news. Hope your memories will help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you with a heavy heart.

Claudia Stone

July 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that the whole family remains in my thoughts and prayers.

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