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FRANK STAPLETON Obituary

STAPLETON, Frank M. Of Dedham, 89, December 16, 2021. Beloved husband for seventy years of his adoring wife, Marie (Noble) Stapleton; son of Michael A. Stapleton and Marguerite (McAuliffe) Stapleton; loving father of Raymund Stapleton, and his wife Christine (Fosmire) of Quincy, Matthew Stapleton, and his wife Jean (Villard) of Dedham, Gregory Stapleton, and his wife Judy (Power) of Dedham, Frank Stapleton, and his wife Kristin (McCann) of Dedham, also the late Michael Stapleton, and his wife Judy (Mullins) of Milton and the late Jane Stapleton of Milton. Also survived by fourteen loving grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who filled him with joy. Frank was a proud US Navy Veteran submarine service Korean War and retired Senior Vice President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Graduate Boston College High School 1949, Boston College Class of 1953. An active citizen and civil servant of the Town of Dedham for 61 years, serving as Town Meeting Member, Personnel Board, Finance Committee, Endicott Estate Commission, Brookdale Cemetery Board, and Town Assessor. Frank loved his community and was an example to all to work for the greater good. Frank especially enjoyed time at his home on Cape Cod in Brewster, MA. Frank was passionate about his family, community and country. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 4-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, Dedham on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10am, Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory can go to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2021.

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Leo, Diane and Aidan Boucher

December 22, 2021

Frank and family,

So very sorry for the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers to you all. May Mr Stapleton Rest In Peace

Mike Lewis

December 21, 2021

More laughter in heaven, a little less here on earth. Godspeed, Frank - you were one of a kind.

Catherine Stapleton

December 20, 2021

Catherine Stapleton

December 20, 2021

Catherine Stapleton

December 20, 2021

Sometimes in life you just get lucky enough to be blessed with the best, funniest, most resilient Grandpa. Sometimes you also get lucky enough to share 26 birthday wishes together and become the best of friends. I'll forever be grateful for the special bond that we shared. Thank you for teaching me the importance of family, loyalty and that laughter can heal just about anything. You'll always be the glue to this big crazy family! We will love and miss you forever.
Love always,
Catherine

Kristin Stapleton

December 19, 2021

Kristin Stapleton

December 19, 2021

Kristin Stapleton

December 19, 2021

Oh my,
The perfect, funny, special memories are endless Frank.
Thank you

Dick and Jan Massarelli

December 19, 2021

We are so saddened to learn of Frank´s passing. Such fond memories of our Cape Cod gatherings where we all laughed way tooo much!! Frank had a great life ..You are all in our thoughts today.

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Memorial Events
for FRANK STAPLETON

Dec

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Dec

22

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham , MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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