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PAUL SEXTON Obituary

SEXTON, Paul R. Age 84, of Norwood, longtime resident of Dedham, October 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jo-Ann Sexton of 60 years, until her passing in 2024. Devoted Father of Laura Peterson and her husband, Christopher, Paul F. Sexton and his wife, Theresa and John D. Sexton and his wife, Marina. Grandfather of Matthew and Sean Peterson and Faith, Madison, Marina and Jill Sexton. Brother of Karen Giannangelo and the late Anne Landry. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a passionate supporter of the Dedham Food Pantry and an avid bird watcher. Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Thursday, October 23, from 4-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home, on Friday, October 24, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, Dedham, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to the Dedham Food Pantry, P.O. Box 46, Dedham, MA  02027. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781 326 0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2025.

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Oct

23

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Oct

24

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Oct

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

Dedham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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