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WHITE, Theodore Francis (24687)

Birth

  • Born on November 20, 1929 in Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA

Death

  • Died on March 18, 2010 in Medway, Norfolk Co., MA
  • Buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Millis, Norfolk Co., MA

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  • Obituary: MetroWest Daily News Framingham,MA March 20, 2010 MEDWAY- Theodore Francis White , age 80, died at his Medway home on Thursday afternoon, March 18, 2010, after a long illness. Born in Melrose on November 20, 1929, he was a son of the late Margaret M. (Gill) and Theodore J. White , Jr. He was raised and educated in Millis and served with the Navy during the Korean War. Ted worked with the B&M Railroad as a fireman for several years prior to learning to service oil burners under Don Clowes of Framingham. He was then employed as an oil burner serviceman with Coan Oil Company of Natick for over thirty years. An avid camper, he was a longtime member of the North American Family Camping Association. Ted was a 50 year member of the Millis American Legion Post 208 and also belonged to the Holliston Sportsmen's Club and the Teamsters' Local #25. He enjoyed wood working and gardening. A former sprint car racer, Ted was also a NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife, F. Marietta (Lightbody) White ; a son, Theodore Everett White and wife Candace of Barrington, NH; two grandchildren, Everett Theodore and Courtney Louise White , both of Barrington; two brothers, Phillip White and wife Elizabeth of Franklin and Robert White and wife Elizabeth of Mendon; a sister, Marjorie Johnson of Concord, NH; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. His funeral service will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis, on Sunday, March21st at 5:00 p.m. Visiting hours will precede the service from 2 - 5 p.m. Burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery will be private. If desired, donations may be made in Ted's memory to the Salvation Army, 147 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116.
  • Military Service: Korea US Navy
  • Occupation: B&M Railroad/ Oil Burner Serviceman - Coan Oil Co.

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