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WOODFALL, John Davis (41123)

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Birth

  • Born on December 16, 1913 in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT

Death

  • Died on May 28, 2013 in Newburyport, Essex Co., MA
  • Buried in Putnam Heights Cemetery in Putnam, Windham Co., CT

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  • Obituary: John Davis Woodfall December 16, 1913 - May 28, 2013 Putnam - John Davis Woodfall, 99, formerly of Heritage Road, Putnam, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28th at Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, MA. with his family members at his side. John was born on December 16, 1913 in Rutland, VT to Colin Baines and Marion Davis Woodfall. He graduated from Rutland High School in 1931. John married Marian G. Woodis in 1942. Mr. Woodfall relocated to Putnam in 1938 to begin his 45 year career in the textile industry. He started his career at Putnam Woolen, working there for nearly twenty years. After working for several years in Woonsocket, RI, he later joined Hale Manufacturing where he remained when Hale merged with Monsanto. He retired after twenty years as the Senior Manager in Materials & Production Control. As well as being an avid gardener and a HO train enthusiast, John was very active in the Putnam community. He was a member and former Vice President of the Aspinock Historical Society, and a longstanding member of the Putnam Planning Commission, receiving a special citation for his many years with the commission. John was also a member of the Putnam School Board for several years. He was the former Treasurer and Board member of Putnam Baptist Homes, Inc. until fully retiring at age 97 in 2011 when he moved to Amesbury, MA. to spend his remaining time with family including the celebration of his 100th Christmas and 100th New Years. This year, he was awarded "Board Member Emeritus" of the Putnam Baptist Homes, Inc in recognition of his many years of dedicated service. He leaves two sons, Colin D. Woodfall and his wife Karen of Salem, NH, and Gordon G. Woodfall and his wife Joanne of Amesbury, MA, , five grandchildren; Leslie Lanctot and husband Dan of Plainfield, CT, Christopher Woodfall of Wakefield, NH, Justin Woodfall and wife Janelle of Newburyport, MA, Nathan Woodfall of Rochester, NH, and Megan Woodfall of Saco, ME. He also leaves one great-granddaughter, Reagan Woodfall of Newburyport, MA, two sisters-in-law, Iva Woodis and Pauline Woodis and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Marian in 1979, his sister Ruth E. Woodfall in 1973 and his brother Colin C. Woodfall in 1996.Burial is Private.
  • Occupation: Senior Manager Materials & Production Control Monsanto Textiles

Sources

  • Findagrave.com: Obituary http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111654934

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