Earl S. Opdyke III

1943 - 2017

Earl S. Opdyke III, age 73, of Marshfield, formerly of Norwell, for over 45 years and Hanover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 14, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Sharon E. (Slattery); and loving father of Geoffrey S. Opdyke and wife Lyssa S. of Norwell, Jason A. Opdyke and wife Karina L. of Silver Spring, MD, Amanda Del Rio (Opdyke) and husband Mauricio of Chapel Hill, NC; brother of Lynne, Penelope, and Steve; adoring Grampa of Graham, Brendan, Cameron, Emelia, and Claire. Mr. Opdyke was a graduate of Hanover High School and Washington and Jefferson College. He served as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 1st Infantry during Vietnam, earning multiple decorations and distinctions for his service. During Earl's 45-year residence in Norwell, he proudly served on the Zoning Board of Appeals with many terms as chairman, as well as being a Cub Scout Leader and a little league baseball coach. Earl was an avid fisherman, boater, gardener, and a lover of history. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Earl during visiting hours on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rte. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center. A memorial service will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at 1 p.m. in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 11 Church Street, Hanover. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Earl may be made to the Norwell VNA & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061 or to the Fisher Veterans House of Boston, PO Box 230, So. Walpole, MA 02071. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 781-383-0200