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Robert Stanton Obituary

STANTON, Robert F. Retired Deputy Fire Chief of Norwood, Oct. 10, age 84. Beloved husband of Geraldine H. (Gooch) Stanton. Devoted father of Thomas and his wife Denise of Norwood. Brother of the late John Stanton and Barbara Stanton Gorell. Loving grandfather of Robert T. Stanton and Stephen J. Stanton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Thomas A. and Abbie (Curran) Stanton. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD Thursday at 8am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9am in St. Catherine's of Siena Church, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8pm. Burial at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations may be made in his name to Caritas Hospice, 2 Edgewater Dr., Norwood, MA 02062 or to Boystown, 200 Flanagan Blvd., PO Box 6000, Boystown, NE 68010. Member of Norwood Elks, Member of the Norwood Retired Men's club, Member of Norwood High School Hall of Fame & WWII US Army Veteran. www.kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com 781-762-0482

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2010.

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Barbara and Earl Lloyd

October 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Tim Madden

October 12, 2010

Gerri, Tom, Denise and boys-
I am thinking of you all during this tough time. I have fond memories of Bob growing up. He was a great guy and a true class act. Thinking of you all.
Tim.

Tom Barry, Chief NFD ret

October 12, 2010

My condolences to the Stanton Family, Jerry, Tommy and Denise and thier children. Bob and I were friends and served together in the fire service for over 40 years. Norwood and the NFD has lost a legend.

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