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SEAN STAUNTON Obituary

STAUNTON, Sean T. Of Dedham, June 22, 2020. Devoted father of Joel Berry-Staunton of Hull. Beloved son of Richard P. and Daphene (Mills) Staunton of Dedham. Brother of Richard P. Staunton, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Norwood and Kelly Durkin and her husband Brian of Franklin. Loving uncle of Norah, Delaney, James, and Fiona. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Sean was kind hearted and very funny throughout his entire life. In his youth, he was very active in sports. He always had a love of sports and especially a love of hockey! Going to BC Hockey games with his parents and friends was one of his favorite activities aside from going to see live music. He was known to be an animal lover and hard worker. He could be found landscaping everyone's yards and was a proud member of Labor Union 223.  In the past 5 years he found another family in the Boston Bulldogs, where he exemplified the meaning of being a "Kind Hearted Warrior!" He ran 3 marathons, including the 2018 & 2019 Boston Marathon alongside his treasured Bulldogs. He became a wellness coach and mentor to many others and always made it a focus to pay it forward!!  He was extremely grateful for all the love and support the Bulldogs showed him. He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and father to his son Joel. He loved everyone but loved his son Joel more than anything. They could often be seen wearing matching styles and listening to the Street Dogs and The Dropkick Murphy's!!!! He had the biggest heart and his light will continue to shine on and guide us! In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday, June 26 from 4-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, Saturday, June 27 at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in The Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sean's memory to the Boston Bulldogs Running Club, P.O. Box 470558, Brookline, MA 02447-0558, bostonbulldogsrunning.com Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for SEAN STAUNTON

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David and Susan Webster

June 27, 2025

Sean, we miss you so much..
David and Susan Webster

GN

June 18, 2025

Remembering You Always Sean As Each Holiday/Birthday/Fathers Day/Heavenly Day Passes... Always Thought Of...

Greenlodge

December 25, 2024

"Merry Christmas Sean"

Greenlodge

December 17, 2024

Just Sitting Here Thinking Of You Sean.... May You Be Comfortably Be Resting Peacefully In The Heavens Above

Greenlodge

October 22, 2024

Hello Sean - Thinking of You and letting You know you are being remembered and thought of.

Greenlodge

June 18, 2024

Hello Sean -

As your 4th Heavenly Anniversary Is Upon Us Please Know You Are Forever On Peoples Minds & They Continually Pray For You Sean.. Thinking Of You!!!! )*(

Greenlodge School

December 22, 2023

Sean - Merry Heavenly Christmas Holidays.... You Are So Missed ...

Greenlodge School

November 17, 2023

Sean - May Your Memories Give Warmth To Those You Left Behind & May You Know You Sean Are Remembered By Many.... Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving !

Greenlodge Neighbor

June 18, 2023

Sean - Happy Heavenly Fathers Day - May Your Wings Be The Comfort Of Today & Surround You & Your Family On Other Days....Your Always In Our Thoughts & Prayers...

Dedham

December 28, 2022

Sean ~ "Happy Heavenly Holidays". May You Always Know You Are Thought Of Sean...

friend

August 15, 2022

Just Thinking Of You Sean... Looking To The Sky For The Inevitable...

Friend

June 18, 2022

Happy Fathers Day Sean... May you surround your family with warmth...

Greenlodge

June 7, 2022

Sean...~ As the days and years pass you are thought of, loved and fondly remembered..... Sean your Memories, your Laughter and Kind Ways are truly never forgotten.....

Greenlodge

February 15, 2022

Happy V-Day Sean in Heaven Amongst The Rays Of Sunshine & The Brightness Of The Evening Stars

Kelly

December 24, 2021

Merry Christmas in Heaven Baby Brother, your beautiful light shines on!

Greenlodge

December 23, 2021

Wishing You Sean ~ A Very Merry Heavenly Christmas....Thinking Of You....

Greenlodge

November 23, 2021

Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving Sean..... May Your Thanksgiving Be Bountiful & You Rays Surround Each Of Your Family Members and Joel....

Neighbor

October 12, 2021

Sean

Forever Thinking Of You.... May Your Marathons Continue In The Heavens Above & May Your Smile & Many Memories Comfort Your Family

June 19, 2021

Sean

The Memories I have of you was that larger then life laugh of yours when you were an elementary kid at Greenlodge.. The smirk and impish grin you so wore - I shall always remember.. The Kid who would do anything for you. All Taken Way To Soon. Memories will always stay with Happy Fathers Day Sean..MAY YOU FOREVER WIDEN YOUR WINGS❤

April 25, 2021

Thinking of You Sean... Keeping You In Thought & Prayers❤

March 23, 2021

Hello Sean

Thinking of You❤

February 28, 2021

Thinking of You Sean❤

December 31, 2020

Sean

As The Year 2020 Closes & A New Year 2021 Is To Ring In - Please Surround Your Love Ones With Your Warmth From The Heavens Above!❤

December 27, 2020

❤Thinking Of You Sean As I Look At Your Mass Card❤

December 18, 2020

Hello Sean

As You Prepare For Your First Heavenly Christmas - May You Surround Your Family With Your Warmth From The Heavens Above. You Are So Missed, Thought Of, & Prayed For Sean. May Your Star Shine Brightly Above❤

Merry Christmas Sean Staunton

November 20, 2020

❤ Thinking Of You Kiddo

November 7, 2020

❤ Thinking Of You Sean

A Greenlodge Friend

October 18, 2020

Sean

Thinking Of You Today As The Air Is Crisp, The Suns Rays Are Boundless & The Seasons Are Changing. Know How Much You Are Missed & Thought Of Sean.....

October 7, 2020

Sean
Your Rays Poked Through Today In A Unique Way Along With The Other Angels In Heaven - Hopefully Each Of The Families Felt The Rays Of Warmth
From Their Special Angel!!! Surround Your Family With A Loving Memory!!

A Friend - Greenlodge

Friend

September 24, 2020

Thinking of You “SEAN”. Surround All With Warmth.

Angels Surround Us With Love

A Friend

September 14, 2020

Hello Sean

The Day Is Opening With A Slight Glance Of Sun, Birds Chirping All Around, People Up and About Riding, Running, Or Walking By and I Peacefully Sitting Here Thinking About You - I Can Only Hope That Peace Surrounds Your Family, Happiness Surrounds Joel and Those Who Look Forward To Hearing From You Feel Your Presence.. Surround Them All With Your Warmth Sean.

Thinking Of You Sean

Dedham

August 23, 2020

Hello Sean

Another Month Has Passed & Still Can’t Grasp You Are Gone To The Heavens Above. I can only hope that you surround your parents, siblings, son in-laws and nieces/nephews with your warmth from the Heavens Above!!

Sending You Prayers Sean

Dedham Neighbor

August 23, 2020

Hello Sean

Another Month Has Passed & Still Can’t Grasp You Are Gone To The Heavens Above. I can only hope that you surround your parents, siblings, son in-laws and nieces/nephews with your warmth from the Heavens Above!!

Sending You Prayers Sean

Dedham Neighbor

Kevin Leonard

July 26, 2020

Sean, you will be missed. You were a guy that I always loved running into. You could make a boring situation fun. I'll never forget the funny times we shared working together landscaping. I'm so glad we got to share time in recovery as well. I'm so sad to see you go so soon. I know you will be with us, watching out for the people you care about from heaven. You are missed. My deepest condolences to your family.

S

July 25, 2020

Sean

Thinking of You in the wee hours of the morning - A month has passed and for one reason or another your Mass Card caught my attention yesterday - that killer smile of yours still shines through - May You Surround Your Family Each Day With Your Love

Thinking Of You

Dedham Friend

July 25, 2020

Sean

Thinking of You in the wee hours of the morning - A month has passed and for one reason or another your Mass Card caught my attention yesterday - that killer smile of yours still shines through - May You Surround Your Family Each Day With Your Love

Thinking Of You

Dedham Friend

July 8, 2020

Love you forever-kelldogga!

Dedham

July 7, 2020

It has been a few days and know many more will follow since the day your Heavenly Journey began - Many Hearts are broken - Your Smile we will never see, other then the Memories we have etched in our head - Red Cardinal Sightings I Have Seen In The Most Unique Places & It has brought a Smile to my Face & Can Only Hope & Pray It Does The Same For Your Family...

Dedham

July 7, 2020

It has been a few days and know many more will follow since the day your Heavenly Journey began - Many Hearts are broken - Your Smile we will never see, other then the Memories we have etched in our head - Red Cardinal Sightings I Have Seen In The Most Unique Places & It has brought a Smile to my Face & Can Only Hope & Pray It Does The Same For Your Family...

July 4, 2020

May The RED WHITE & BLUE Be Surrounding You Sean in the Heavens Above - Thinking Of You❤ Happy 4th Of July Sean

David Webster

June 26, 2020

Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. We are stunned that this has happened and we pray that God's love will surround all of you...

Ellie Delaney

June 26, 2020

To the Staunton Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Sean as a young man. I hope the lasting impact of Sean's wonderful spirit will help to heal your broken hearts.

With Deepest Sympathy

Ellie Delaney

June 26, 2020

To The Staunton Family

As Sean's Wings Soar To The Heavens Above - May His Memories Forever Bring A Smile, Laughter & Even A Tear. Rest peacefully Sean with the Angels.


A Mom Of An Angel

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

James Granara

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Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Carol Cole

Planted Trees

Virginia Prout

June 25, 2020

Daphene, So sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginny Prout

Rena Megnia

June 25, 2020

So very sorry for your loss .My prayers and love to your whole family .Sean was such a wonderful guy.

Comforting Spray

Marie Berry

Sent Flowers

June 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss!! Sean was a kind kid .. the Boudreau's

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Katie Sullivan

Sent Flowers

Susan Webster

June 24, 2020

My heart is broken. Praying fot all of you. Dave and I send our love.

Janis Ridgeway

June 24, 2020

I loved when Sean came by the hospital to visit his Mom. Always smiling always a perfect gentleman and always entered with a warm greeting My heart is broken for all of his family and friends. May he shine down his strength to all of you forever.

Scott Lapollo

June 24, 2020

Scott Lapollo

June 24, 2020

Casey

June 24, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry to here this news Daphene. My love to you and your family at this difficult time. Casey MacKenzie

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

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Amy (McLaughlin) OBrien

June 24, 2020

Im so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of Sean-the kindest most giving person. I remember him in school with my sister from kindergarten through graduation at DHS. I loved to see him around town the last several years and running and smiling! I have no doubt that Sean is running the show up in Heaven right now but my heart is truly with his beloved family and I pray for their strength to get them through this heartache. Sean is loved and everyone (especially in Dedham!) will say that our world was better because of the lives he touched. He will never be forgotten

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