Obituaries were published for Charles H. Cheetham, 87, of Norton and Winifred Miyoko Foutz, 65, of Attleboro.
Charles H. Cheetham, 87
NORTON - Charles H. Cheetham, 87, a lifelong resident of Norton, died on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
He was the beloved husband of the late Helen V. (Bartley) Cheetham, who passed away on Jan. 1, 1975.
Born in Taunton on Jan. 3, 1920, he was a dear son of the late George K. and Katherine (Nason) Cheetham.
He grew up and was educated in Norton schools. He was a 1938 graduate of the Bristol County Agricultural High School, where he was a member of the basketball team.
During World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, serving in the 9th Air Force. He was stationed in England and France, and was honorably discharged on Dec. 19, 1945 with the rank of sergeant.
After returning home from the service, Mr. Cheetham worked as a pipe fitter, first at the former Defiance Bleachery in Barrowsville, and then at the Foxboro Co. He retired in 1985 as the maintenance manager of the East Bridgewater, Brockton and Plymouth plants.
He was a 50-year member of Saint James Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Mansfield and was a 40-year member of the Rabboni Royal Arch Chapter in North Attleboro. Through his affiliation with the masons he was a life member of the Weary Travelers Club in Wareham.
He was a member of the Fillmore-Nason Post 8049, VFW in Norton. In the early 1960s, Mr. Cheetham served as a water commissioner for the town of Norton.
He was a member of the Foxboro Co. 10-year and 25-year clubs.
Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his home, and especially his daily manhattan.
He is survived by his devoted son, William E. Cheetham and his wife Linda of Norton; his loving grandchildren: Kelley S. Baker and her husband Shawn of West Yarmouth and Zachary A. Cheetham and Barbara-Ann H. Cheetham, both of Norton; his great-granddaughters: Megan, Natalie and Ava Baker, all of West Yarmouth.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his twin sisters Anne H. Cheetham and Alice B. Anderson.
Funeral services, which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (off Route 140, Taunton Avenue) Norton.
Burial will follow in the Norton Center Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Masonic service will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those wishing may remember Mr. Cheetham with a donation in his memory to the Community VNA, Alzheimer's Grant Program 10 Emory St. Attleboro, MA 02703.
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com.
Winifred Miyoko Foutz, 65
ATTLEBORO - Winifred "Winnie" Miyoko Foutz, 65, of Riverside Avenue, Attleboro, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at home surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of 19 years of Charles "Charlie" G. Foutz.
Born on the island of Maui, Hawaii on April 28, 1941, Winnie was a daughter of the late Kazuo and Teruko (Ogawa) Nakagawa. She was raised and educated in Hawaii.
Mrs. Foutz was employed for 21 years at Texas Instruments in Attleboro, retiring in 1980. A resident of Attleboro since 1959, Winnie enjoyed knitting, making crafts, playing bingo and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Characterized as a woman who gave to others, Mrs. Foutz also volunteered for a number of years at the Rev. Gordon Larson Senior Center in Attleboro.
In addition to her beloved husband, Charlie, Winnie is also survived by three daughters: Susan M. Robertson of Attleboro, Christine M. Lacasse and her husband, Michael of Rehoboth and Robin A. Lagerquist and her husband, Raymond of Plymouth; three sons: Charles G. Foutz Jr. and his wife, Catherine of Hinesburg, Vt., Keith Foutz of Eagle, Colo., and Randy Foutz of Longmont, Colo.; a brother: Edward Nakagawa of Hawaii; her 11 grandchildren: Cassandra, Amanda, Alana, Alex, Brandon, Nicole, Sarah, Zachary, Peter, Sam and Liam; four great-grandchildren and several nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home by the Rev. Donald Wiegand, Pastor of Faith Alliance Church in Attleboro. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: Oncology Department, c/o Sturdy Memorial Foundation, PO Box 2963, Attleboro, MA 02703 and/or The American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or at www.cancer.org.
On-line guest book for family and friends to express condolences and additional information may be found at www.duffy-poule.com.
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