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Stephen Furbush Obituary

Stephen R. Furbush age 39 passed away unexpectedly at home January 12th. Born and raised in Framingham, he graduated from Framingham High School Class of 1992. He went on to attend Babson College, where he played on the soccer team and graduated from Emerson College. He worked as a Mortgage Processor for Wellesley Bank and previously coached soccer at Framingham High School. He has lived in Canton for the last 5 years where he was a member St. Gerard Majella Church and the Ponkapoag Civic Assn, where he was the two time champion in the Chili Cook-off Competition. Beloved husband of the late Kristen M. (OKeefe). Loving father of Kayley and Patrick Furbush. Cherished son of Emily (McNally) and Bob Furbush of Framingham. Brother of Sarah Louria & her husband, Ben, of Queens, NY, and Mark Furbush & his wife, Nicole, of Boston. Son-in law of John J. and Margaret A. (Rizzitano) OKeefe of Braintree. Brother-in-law of John OKeefe of Dorchester, and Paul OKeefe & his wife, Erin, of Weymouth. Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Friday morning at 10. Burial Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Furbush Childrens Fund, c/o Wellesley Bank, 40 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. https://www.sharingcounts.com/causes/119-furbush-children-s-fund-higher-education-for-kayley-and-patrick-furbush .

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Published by The Stoughton Journal from Jan. 15 to Jan. 22, 2014.

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Garry & Kathy Hancock

January 22, 2014

We send our heart felt condolences to the parents, siblings, and children as well as to relatives coming to grips with Stephen's death. Mere words will not and can not help, but please know that others care though they may be at a loss as to how to help you through this. God bless you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

caroline and heather

January 18, 2014

God bless you and your beautiful family .

Greg Holster

January 18, 2014

Ruth Lane weeps....our thoughts and prayers are with you....

January 17, 2014

Emily and Bob - Our deepest condolences to you and the whole family on such a tragic loss. Words fail us.

Kevin and Mary O'Malley

January 17, 2014

Our condolences to the entire Furbush family
Bob I am truly sorry for your loss . May y'all be blessed
Al & Margaret Cosgrove
Myrtle Beach S C

BILL MARQUS

January 17, 2014

My condolences to you Bob and Emily. i will pray for him.

BILL MARQUS

January 17, 2014

My condolences to you Emily and Bob. I will say a pray for Him.

Patricia Dolan

January 17, 2014

Please accept my heart felt condolences on Mr. Furbush's passing. I will be keeping their children, Kayley and Patrick close to my heart and in my thoughts.

January 16, 2014

Bobby and Emily and family,we are praying for you and your beautiful grandchildren... words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.

January 16, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bob and Emily. Sharon and Sam Tamposi

Gail Walter

January 16, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Furbush and O'Keefe families. May God protect Kayley and Patrick.

January 16, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tito Moore

Ethel Green

January 15, 2014

Our family's hearts and parents go out the the Furbush & OKeefe families. May God continue to watch out for the kids!

Mark Masella

January 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Mark Masella

January 15, 2014

Bob and Emily: Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this difficult time. May God be with during this period
Rich and Teresa Morris

January 15, 2014

Bob and Emily...we are deeply sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Tom and Judy (Nisius) Hagan

Carla Seymour

January 15, 2014

My heart goes out to the Furbush and OKeefe families for their terrible loss. May Stephen and Kristen watch over those beautiful children forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carla Seymour

January 15, 2014

My heart goes out to the Furbush and OKeefe family for their terrible loss. May Stephen and Kristen look over those beautiful children forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 14, 2014

Our prayers, thoughts and condolences to all of those who loved Stephen and cherish his memory. Jim & Joan Nelson

January 14, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to the Furbush and Okeefe families. their friends and extended families....Franco, Donna and Bruno Bruno

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

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St. Gerard Majella Church

Canton, MA

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