Alan R. Platt, 72
Dateline: Norton, MA
Alan R. Platt, age 72 of Norton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Dube) Platt, to whom he was wed for 50 years.
Born in Fall River, MA on January 16, 1943, he was a son of the late William and Doris (Marsden) Platt. He grew up and was educated in Fall River. Alan faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Scotland and Pakistan, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Airman First Class Grade E-4.
Mr. Platt was the proud and successful owner of Pine Acres Rabbitry in Norton, a business he operated along with his family for over 40 years. He was also the owner of Mr. Alan’s Hair Design in Norton for 30 years.
Alan had resided in Norton for the past 43 years and was formerly of Foxboro, and for many years he served as a rabbit judge for the American Breeders Association.
He loved spending time with his adoring family and decorating his home for the holidays. He especially enjoyed the great outdoors; which included hunting, and being a longtime fan and season ticket holder of the New England Patriots.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted sons Robert A. Platt of Norton, Chris P. Platt of Bath, New Hampshire and David W. Platt and his wife Elizabeth of Norton. He is also survived by his cherished nine grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
His funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 10:30 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial with military honors will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:45 P.M.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday. September 7th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
Due to the limitation of flowers allowed at the National Cemetery, Alan’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Northeast Rabbit and Cavy Convention, Care of Mansfield Bank, 80 North Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048.
To send the Platt family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com
Dateline: Norton, MA
Alan R. Platt, age 72 of Norton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Dube) Platt, to whom he was wed for 50 years.
Born in Fall River, MA on January 16, 1943, he was a son of the late William and Doris (Marsden) Platt. He grew up and was educated in Fall River. Alan faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Scotland and Pakistan, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Airman First Class Grade E-4.
Mr. Platt was the proud and successful owner of Pine Acres Rabbitry in Norton, a business he operated along with his family for over 40 years. He was also the owner of Mr. Alan’s Hair Design in Norton for 30 years.
Alan had resided in Norton for the past 43 years and was formerly of Foxboro, and for many years he served as a rabbit judge for the American Breeders Association.
He loved spending time with his adoring family and decorating his home for the holidays. He especially enjoyed the great outdoors; which included hunting, and being a longtime fan and season ticket holder of the New England Patriots.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted sons Robert A. Platt of Norton, Chris P. Platt of Bath, New Hampshire and David W. Platt and his wife Elizabeth of Norton. He is also survived by his cherished nine grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
His funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 10:30 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial with military honors will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:45 P.M.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday. September 7th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
Due to the limitation of flowers allowed at the National Cemetery, Alan’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Northeast Rabbit and Cavy Convention, Care of Mansfield Bank, 80 North Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048.
To send the Platt family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com
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