Mr. Ralph J. Crichton
October 29, 1924 - June 30, 2009
Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Foxborough-Ralph J. Crichton, age 84, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Serenity Hill Nursing Center in Wrentham surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late John and Evelyn (Gillen) Crichton.
Ralph was born in Boston on October 29, 1924. He was a long time resident of Foxborough and was a graduate of Foxborough High School, Class of 1942. He proudly served his country during WWII in the 128th Anti Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion of the United States Army. He married his wife Doris at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Millis on May 14, 1950.
Ralph worked for many years as a welder for both the Foxboro Company and Crosby Valve Company in Wrentham.
Beloved husband of Doris Mary (Brovelli) Crichton. Loving father of Donna Kelley of Maryland, Maryellen Tosy of Wrentham and Dennis and Mark Crichton, both of Foxborough. Also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Information
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Sunday July 5, from 5-8 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street in Foxborough. An interment service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. If you wish to proceed to the cemetery with the family, the funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:45 AM. To light a candle in Ralph’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. For additional information please call 508-543-5471.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Serenity Hill Activity Fund, 655 Dedham St., Wrentham, MA 02093.
DirectionsVisitation: Roberts and Sons Funeral Home Cemetery: Massachusetts National Cemetery |
