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SUMNER PLATTEN Obituary

PLATTEN, Sumner M. Of Stoughton, formerly of Newton, entered into rest October 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances Platten. Devoted father of Steven Platten & his wife Sheryl of Newton and Paul Platten & his wife Pamela of Newton Centre. Loving brother of Sandra Borkum & her husband Sumner of Plymouth & FL and Arlene Baxter of Pittsburgh, PA. Cherished grandfather of Jaclyn & Robert Bralower, Rachel Platten & Kevin Lazan, Justin Platten and Melanie Platten. Stepfather of George & Maureen Scala of Stoughton and Marilyn Kelly of Stoughton. US Army Veteran WWII. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:00 A.M. at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE, MA. Interment to follow at Temple Emeth Memorial Park. Shiva will be at the home of Pamela & Paul Platten on Thursday from 7-9 PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Assoc., 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2012.

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August 7, 2013

we were so sorry to hear about Sonny's passing - he was always my Uncle Sonny - Elaine Judge

helayne bruntjen

November 1, 2012

Dear Paul and Family,

Sorry to read of your dad's passing. I don't remember him, as well as I do your beautiful mother. Brings back memories of second grade. May all those happy memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Helayne (VanDam) Bruntjen

Sandra Bertman

October 29, 2012

Dear Sandy and Arlene, So sorry to hear of your brother's death. Please extend our condolences to the rest of the family. Love, Cousin Sandy

Marcia Shaw

October 18, 2012

Mrs. P, George, Maureen. Marilyn and family.

So sorry for your loss. Mr. P was a really nice man and he loved all his family so very much. I remember him loving life and enjoying his times with his family. Take solace in your many good memories with him. You are all in my prayers. Love Marcia

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