Dietmar H. Backer
4/19/2018

Dietmar H. Backer, 59

Dateline: Norton, MA

Dietmar H. Backer, age 59, of Norton, passed away at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Barbara L. (MacDonald) Backer.

Born in Kirriach, Germany on August 9, 1958, he was a loving son of Horst and Isberga (Roth) Backer of Bellingham.

Dietmar’s family moved to South Boston in the United States when he was one year old. He grew up in Dorchester and was educated in Boston schools..

Dietmar held a license in cosmetology, was an internationally trained stylist and educator for forty years and worked in salon property management. He had made his home in Norton for the past four years and previously resided in Canton.

An extremely talented man, Dietmar possessed exceptional cooking skills, and was very artistic in pastel and charcoal drawing and painting. He loved outdoor activities and had a special place in his heart for animals.

Dietmar’s favorite times by far were those spent with his adoring family. He was an outstanding father, a great friend and mentor to all and loved volunteering his assistance at the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary in Norton.

“ The difference between good and great is the attention to details” – Dietmar Backer, Educator.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his devoted children Tanya Backer of Roslindale, Cheri Backer and her fiancé Jason Morales of Wakefield, Alexandra Fontaine and her fiancé Angela Bumpus of Tiverton, RI, Gregory Fontaine of Brighton and Jonathan Backer of California. He was the dear brother of Enrico Backer and his wife Maureen and their son Richard of Randolph and Roy Backer of Bellingham. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday, April 23rd from 5:00-9:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Dietmar’s family would prefer that donations in his memory be made to the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St., Norton, MA 02766.

To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com
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