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Easton Patch Obituaries:

The following are obituaries for Easton on July 3
Quinton L. Carlson

Quinton L. Carlson died June 23, 2013, peacefully in Portland, OR. He was born of Dec. 8, 1920, son of John and Helga Carlson of No. Easton, MA. Graduated Northeastern University 1943. He graduated US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, and served in the South Pacific 4/1943-2/1946 (WWII) and 10/1951-1/1953 (Korea). He retired as Lt. Commander.

After military service, he became construction project manager of "new" Boston Globe building (1958). He relocated to Montreal with developer William Zeckendorf, Sr. and architect I M Pei to build Place Ville Marie, then the largest building in Canada. Later, he formed Concordia Project Mgmt. Ltd, Montreal.
Quinton is survived by his wife of 68 years, June; their three children, Michael, Tondra (Lynford), and Franche (Straus); seven granchildren, Kirsten, Quinton II, Dylan, Brooke, Sebastian, Victoria, and Drew; and grandaughter-in-law, Jane and grandson-in-law, Jay. His life and memory will be cherished.

Gloria J. Barrett

Gloria J. Barrett (Buckingham) of Middleboro, 82, formerly of North Easton died on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Nemasket Health Care in Middleboro. 

She was born in Brockton daughter of the late Charles J. and Catherine H. (Bailey) Buckingham. She was the loving wife of the late James T. Barrett and beloved mother of Diane McKinnon and her husband Bill of Middleboro, Steven Barrett and his wife Carolyn of CO, David Barrett and his wife Kathy of Easton, Kevin Barrett and his wife Karen of Hopedale, Robert and Linda Barrett, and Patty Dorsey and her husband Steve of Raynham. She was the devoted sister of the late Gerry Brady, Pricilla Conceison, and Pat Derring. 

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She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

Gloria enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, vacationing down Cape Cod, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Funeral from the Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home 38 Center St., Easton on Saturday, July 6, at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Main St., Easton. Visiting hours will be held on Friday in the funeral home from 2-7 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Easton.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gloria’s memory to Fidelis Hospice 25 Railroad Sq., Ste. 501, Haverhill, MA 01832.

For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com.

Edmund J. Matta

Edmund J. Matta, 79, a resident of Easton for the past 39 years, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Rosemary (Sullivan) Matta.

Born in Brockton on May 1, 1934, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Antoon) Matta, he was raised in Brockton and was a 1952 graduate of Brockton High School and and continued his education at Burdett School, graduating in 1954.

A veteran of the Korean War, he served served in the US Army. Edmund was the longtime proprietor of Edmund's Restaurant in Easton at the intersection of Rte.106 and Rte.138, retiring in 1999.

A communicant of the Holy Cross Church in Easton, Edmund was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 93 in Brockton and was also a member of the Westgate Lane Bowling League. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending winters in Florid.

In addition to his wife Rosemary, he is survived by a son, Kenneth L. Matta and his wife Marie of Wrentham; a daughter, Karen Matta Oshima and her husband Michi Oshima of Madbury, NH.; his siblings George Matta of Gloucester, Georgette Gray of Chicago, IL., Ronald P. Matta of Brockton, Daniel Matta of Brockton, and PatriciaMatta Litif of Bridgewater; a niece, Kelley Matta Staph of Middleboro and a nephew, Paul R. Matta of Easton, both whom were raised by Edmund and Rosemary; and five grandchildren. He was also the brother of the late Edward M. Matta, William J. Mattaand Vincent Matta.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington St. (Rte.138) Easton, on Wednesday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Easton, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Due to floral restrictions at the cemetery, donations in Edmund's memory may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, Framingham, MA. 01701. For directions or condolences visitwww.kanefuneralhome.com






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