Local obituaries were published on Thursday, Nov. 5 for: Charles Parsons, 76, of Attleboro; John Christopher Shirinian, 33, of Attleboro; and Myrtle Irene Weston of Laguna Niguel, Calif., formerly of Plainville.

Charles Parsons, 76

ATTLEBORO - Charles Parsons, 76, of Pleasant Street, Attleboro died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a brief illness.

He was born on April 11, 1933.

Mr. Parsons leaves no known family members. Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM at St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro.

Burial will follow.

Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Parsons' name to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit those in need.

For additional information or to send a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.

John Christopher Shirinian, 33

ATTLEBORO - John Christopher Shirinian, 33, of Lawn Street, Attleboro, died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, November 2, 2009.

Born in Providence, R.I., on Sept. 29, 1976, he was a loving son of John E. and Sheila Ann (McCarron) Shirinian of Attleboro. He was a lifelong resident of the City of Attleboro where he was raised and educated.

In earlier years, Mr. Shirinian was a communicant of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in South Attleboro. For the past three years he was employed as an electrician for Innovative Electric in Attleboro Falls.

He treasured the time spent boating and fishing on fresh and salt water.

Mr. Shirinian was a devoted football fan.

In addition to his parents, he leaves a son: Ryan Edward Shirinian of Attleboro; a sister: Cheri Ann DiPaolo of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; four nieces: Darianna Shirinian, his special and loving niece, of Attleboro and Lisa, Sidney and Haileigh DiPaolo all of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; his paternal grandmother: Theresa (Paul) Shirinian of Attleboro and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

He was the paternal grandson of the late Simon Shirinian and was the maternal grandson of the late Eugene and Helen (Duffy) McCarron.

Visitation will be strictly private.

Strictly private funeral services will be held in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Victor Chaupetta, M.S., of the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, Attleboro, officiating.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Shirinian's name to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit local non-profit organizations during the holiday season.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, (508) 695-0200.

Myrtle Irene (Malinowski) Weston

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - Myrtle Irene (Malinowski) Weston, of Laguna Niguel, Calif. formerly of Plainville, Mass., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.

Born in North Attleboro, Mass., March 6, 1922, the daughter of the late Edmund A. Malinowski and Irene M. (Simpson) Malinowski, she lived in North Attleboro and Plainville most of her life before moving to Laguna Niguel.

She graduated from North Attleboro High School, Class of 1939. She was a member of Eastern Star, Angle Stone. In her younger days, she was an active member of the Second Congregational Church in Attleboro Falls, Mass.

Myrt lived well and triumphed over adversity. She is remembered as a lovely woman with a kind and generous heart, happiest when her home was filled with family and friends. She loved to entertain and was recognized as a fabulous hostess. Myrt opened her home and her heart to anyone in need. She often offered the pleasure of a warm Tollhouse cookie with milk and the simple comfort of listening.

Myrt worked with Ray Wells at Wells Manufacturing, with Gordon Johnson at V.H. Blackinton and Company, and for Robert Yeager, president of Balfour. She also worked at Pondville and Caritas Hospital as an executive secretary and administrative assistant to Dr. Leo Stolbach, chief of medicine and associate professor of medicine.

Myrt co-founded Mount Hope Arabian Farm of North Attleboro, and raised several Arabians that received New England and top national honors in various divisions. Two most notable Arabians were Mount Hope Dahab (several times National Champion Arabian Stallion in various divisions) and Mount Hope Rafaden (many times New England Champion). She also raised other Arabians that went on to receive top honors both locally and nationally. The Mount Hope Farm was recognized as one of the most successful Arabian breeding farms in the country. Myrt was actively involved with her daughter's, Linda S. Weston Kinney and Laurie Anne Weston, horse competitions. Her guidance was instrumental in helping them compete and achieve top New England and national honors.

In addition to daughters Laurie and Linda, Myrtle leaves two sons, George D. Weston II of Florida, and John L. E. Weston of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; grandchildren: James T. Kinney of Warwick, R.I., Stiles M. Weston of Florida, Brett S. Weston of Warwick, R.I., Lorin B. Kinney Jr. of Providence, and Alicia Matarese of Wrentham, Mass.; and sisters: Norma Doucette of Attleboro, Mass. and Betty Fletcher of Fallbrook, Calif., and Shirley Bayley of North Attleboro, Mass. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A small oceanside service will take place in Laguna Niguel, Calif., followed by a memorial service on June 5, 2010 in Massachusetts. Sadly missed by all who have known her, Myrt will be interred at Mount Hope Cemetery.