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Edward Guilfoyle Obituary

Edward T. Guilfoyle Jr. of Stoughton passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018 at the age of 75. Edward was a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Navy, and a member of the American Legion Post 0024 of Canton. The beloved son of the late Edward T. Sr. and Mary (Sullivan) Guilfoyle. Loving father of Kristin Spearing and her husband John of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Brian and Michael Guilfoyle both of Boston, and Ryan Guilfoyle of Canton. Brother of Jack Guilfoyle and his wife Jackie of Plymouth and Paul Guilfoyle and his wife Nancy of Marshfield. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will miss his many friends and fishing buddie's and always talked about the one that got away. He was a over the road truckdriver for many years. Visiting hours in the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington St. (corner Rte. 58), Hanson on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 4 - 6:30 p.m. with service's at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Edward's memory to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. For directions or to write an online condolence please visit www,mackinnonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Canton Journal from Nov. 4 to Nov. 16, 2018.

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Vangie Dizon

October 29, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
You were a good friend.

November 29, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

November 20, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

November 20, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Your neighbor..

November 16, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the Guilfoyle family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

November 13, 2018

Mr. Guilfoyle,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

November 10, 2018

I am truly sorry for your loss. May Psalms 145: 18,19 bring you comfort at this time. Our wonderful God hears our cry's to him.

November 8, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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a loved one

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Tiffany Guilfoyle

November 7, 2018

Rest in peace.

Peggy Houghton

November 6, 2018

Rest in peace, cousin. Miss you already. Aunt Mary is making you that boiled dinner that you had been craving!!! Love, Peggy

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