West Bridgewater – George F. Cole, Jr. 83, formerly of East Bridgewater, died suddenly Wednesday August 20 in Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Hedwig “Heidi” (Gartner) Cole.
He was born in Plympton, son of the late George F. and Mildred G. (Knight) Cole, Sr.
George was a proud Veteran of the US Army having served from 1950-1953.
George retired from HP Hood, after working as a tractor trailer truck driver for many years. After retiring, he and his wife Hedwig enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
In addition to his wife Hedwig, he is survived by his children, Nancy Capen and her husband Ronald of North Easton, the late Frank Cole and his partner John Hillin of TX, and Kelly Torres and her husband Thomas of East Bridgewater, brother of Dorothy Lanman, Barbara Kilgrew and Betty Gasse, grandfather of Erin Robbins, Joshua Capen, and Kyle Torres; also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visiting hours to be held Wednesday August 27 from 4-7 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. By request of the family all other services are omitted.