Sidney A. Dimond

85, of Needham, February 10, 2007. Beloved husband of Joan (Davis). Father of Deborah Dimond of Needham and David A. Dimond and his wife Lynne (Candlen) of Norfolk. Grandfather of Danielle Frances, Spencer Davis and Sydnie Nicole all of Norfolk. A memorial Service in celebration of Sid's life will be held at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham on Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Private burial with Military Honors was held at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Sid's name may be made to the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA 02492, the Needham Historical Society, 1147 Central Ave., Needham 02492 or to a charity of your choice. Late U.S. Navy World War II veteran. Graduate of University of New Hampshire Class of 1943. Received a Master's Degree in Broadcasting Boston University in 1950. Former Associate Professor of Broadcasting and Dept. Chair at BU from 1947-63. Helped develop radio station WBUR. Founder of Sid Dimond Associates Inc. formerly of Boston. Well known for his portrayal of "the Town Crier" entertaining school children and townspeople alike with his tales of 200 years ago. Served on the board of directors of the Needham YMCA, Red Cross, VNA and Needham Historical Society. Active member for over 40 years of the Congregational Church where he served as a deacon. Recipient of 8 awards for patriotism from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, PA, the Richard Patton Melick Foundation Award for outstanding community service and Yankee Magazine's Partners Award for "outstanding service to the community of Needham." For obit or to send a message of condolence www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201