PUTNEY, Joseph F. of Dedham, August 31, 2013. Retired Dedham Firefighter. Beloved husband of Marilyn R. Gleason (Lane) Putney and the late Marguerite (Gibbons) Putney. Devoted father of Kevin J. Putney of Holliston, Gerard Putney of Kingston, Maura Driscoll of Reading, Matthew Putney of Alpharetta, GA and the late Monica Putney. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brother of Wendall Putney of Dedham, Barbara Paton of Dedham, Lorraine Cimeno of Bourne, Joan Davidson of Waltham, James Putney of Peabody and the late Phyllis MacDonald. Loving step-father of the late Francis Gleason, Donna M. Gleason and Deborah M. Rodrigue.
Late member of the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horse Thieves, World War II Veteran, U.S. Army.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 9 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4-8 pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Joseph’s memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.