| George MacPhail, Jr |
| 4/1/2014 |
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George R. MacPhail Jr. age 88, of Canton passed away April 1st at the Harrington House in Walpole. Born and raised in Dorchester, George graduated from English High School. Corporal MacPhail enlisted in the US Marine Corp serving overseas during WWII on the SS Black. George and his wife, Frances moved to Canton in 1948. Mr. MacPhail worked as a Warehouse Foreman for the Quincy Market in Boston for many years before retiring in 1987. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post #24, and previously was a coach for Canton Youth Football. George served as both an Auxillary Police Officer and a Special Police Officer in Canton and worked on the grounds of Canton Corner Cemetery, where he was responsible for installing the bricks at the Cemetery Walk of Honor. Beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Hiltz). Loving father of Linda H. Parker and her husband Charlie of Canton, Gordon A. MacPhail and his friend Carol Holly of Holliston, Mary-Ellen Hill and her husband Jim of FL and the late Richard A. & William D. Brother of the late Evelyn Haight. Brother in law of Arnold Haight of Canton. Also survived by his 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday from 5-8 pm. Funeral Service at the Needham Presbyterian Church 1458 Great Plain Ave. Needham on Saturday morning at a time to announced.. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of George can be made to the American Legion Post # 24 950R Washington St. Canton, MA 02021. | |||||
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