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Joseph Creighton Obituary

Joseph R. Creighton Sr., 84, of Douglas St. died Fri. Oct. 3 at Milford Regional Hospital. His wife of 60 years Sylvia A. (Clouart) Creighton died on Feb. 25, 2008.

He is survived by four children James P. Creighton of Warrensburg, MO, Joseph "Joba" R. Creighton Jr. of Uxbridge, Barbara A. Romasco of Uxbridge, and Kevin T. Creighton of Whitinsville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brothers Thomas E. Creighton of Uxbridge, and several nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his brothers Edward S. Creighton and Charles F. Creighton Sr. and his sister Mary Campopiano.

Born in Uxbridge, on Nov. 7, 1923, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Bridget (Rice) Creighton and has lived in Uxbridge all of his life.

Mr. Creighton worked for the U.S Postal Service in Uxbridge for many years as a clerk and a carrier, before his retirement in 1979.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Charles A. Rice American Legion Post.

His funeral will be held on Tues. Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church 77 Mendon St. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Mon. Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Joe's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

www.jackmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 5, 2008.

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Diane Smith (Clouart)

October 8, 2008

Rest in peace, Uncle Joe. Condolences to the family.

Tammy Wilson

October 8, 2008

My prayers are with your family at this hard time.

Elizabeth Daldrup

October 6, 2008

We love and miss you Grandpa, you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Jason, Beth, Noah and Nathaniel

kelly, Marc and Meghen Choquette (Burke)

October 6, 2008

To the Creighton Family:

We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man. I'm sure he will be sadly missed by all.

Friends and co-workers of Raytheon

October 6, 2008

Kevin and Family
May you always remember that God is with you, and he cares so much for you and your family.

J Bergeron

October 5, 2008

God Bless You all at this sad time of your lose.

DAVID GERVAIS

October 5, 2008

TO JOE'S FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH U DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS JOE AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

DAVID GERVAIS

October 5, 2008

TO JOE'S FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH U DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS JOE AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

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