Staples, Lillian H.
By Canton CitizenLillian H. Staples (Jennison), 89, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in her home early Sunday, January 19.
A proud “townie,” she graduated from Canton High School in 1941. Lillian served as a Navy WAVE during WWII. She was a member of the Universalist Church of Canton (now First Parish Unitarian Universalist – Canton). Other community activities included the Canton Community Club, the American Legion Beatty Post #24, Girl Scout leader, choir singer, and volunteer at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton. She enjoyed traveling, camping, cribbage, and Scrabble.
Lillian is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Ralph W. Staples of Canton; her loving daughter Susan G. Staples and husband, Ze-Li Dou, of Texas; loving daughter Carol A. Seaman and husband, Donald G. Jr., of Attleboro; brother John Jennison of Canton; sister Elinor Wedge of Easton; brother Russell Jennison of Canton; and sister Susan Seaver of Kennebunkport, Maine. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Lillian was the proud grandmother of Lindsey, Jennessa, and Michaela Seaman, and Katherine and William Dou.
A private burial will take place previous to the memorial service celebrating her life. The service will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 1508 Washington Street in Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lil’s memory to the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Memorial Fund. Arrangements by the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street.
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on Jan 23 2014. Filed under Obituaries.
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