Adam Bagdon

TAUNTON — Adam Bagdon, aged 85 years, of Taunton, formerly of Middleboro, died on Mon., July 14, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jane R. (Fickert) Bagdon; they had been married for 58 years.

He was born in Middleboro, son of the late Steve J. and Eva P. (Gelzinas) Bagdon. He was a 1940 graduate of Middleboro High School.

He served in the Army during WWII, in the Forty-Fifth Infantry Division and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired maintenance machinist at Independent Nail, Bridgewater and later at M. B. Claff, Brockton.

He attended the North Congregational Church of Middleboro. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Sukeforth Post, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars John Glass Post, both of Middleboro.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, James S. Bagdon of Taunton and Kenneth L., and his wife, Jean Bagdon of Middleboro; two sisters, Eva P. Bagdon of Taunton and Alice B. Gorham of VT; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Adam Bagdon, both of Middleboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Sat., July 19th at 11 am in the North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., Middleboro. Visiting hours will be held on Fri. from 5-8 pm in the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro. Burial with Military Honors will be held on Mon. July 21st at 11 am, in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to: Hospice of Southeastern Massachusetts, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720, would be appreciated.

For more information, please visit www.eggerandashleyfh.com