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Stockbridge, Alberta L.
, age 83, of Millis, formerly of New Port Richey, FL, and Medfield, died on Thursday morning, February 4, 2010, at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Bedford.
Born in Medfield on June 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Burton R. and Gladys (Murray) Rawding. Alberta was a 1944 graduate of Medfield High School where she had been an outstanding basketball player. She served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War with the Women's Air Command attached to the Military Air Transport. She was very proud of her solo flight in Fitchburg and continued her love of flying all her life. She was an outstanding artist that specialized in portraits having her art work shown in galleries in New Port Richey, FL. Her talents in country western music were performed in the minstrel shows in Medfield where she was known for her harmonizing with sister Elaine “Minnie” Taylor and her husband, Wally. She was also known for her quick wit and care for others including being the Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters. She worked at the Medfield State Hospital and was the Treasurer-Secretary for Bison Transportation Co.
Predeceased by her husband, Wallace A. Stockbridge, Jr., she is survived by four children, Gary G. Stockbridge and wife Becky of Franklin, Wallace A. Stockbridge, III, and wife Donna of Natick, John H. Stockbridge and wife Deborah of Ashburnham, and Gail A. Vieira of Franklin: eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of Christ, 142 Exchange Street, Millis, on Saturday, Feb 13th at 11:30a.m.
Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, on Friday, Feb 12th, from 4-8p.m.
If desired, donations may be made in Alberta's memory to the Millis Food Pantry, c/o Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, MA 02054
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| Janet Jones |
(jojan2@verizon.net): |
| You were a beautiful person with a lovely voice. I have fond memories of you from years ago. Love, niece Janet |
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| Ron and Janis Rawding |
(brrawding@ca.rr.com): |
| Janis and I are saddened by the passing of our Auntie Al. I have many wonderful memories of family reunions, water skiing on Lake Archer and evenings at the Millis house. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| eric seager |
(mominphoenix@yahoo.com): |
the seager family expresses their prayers and condolences to the stockbridge family
eric seager and family |
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| Patty Quinlan |
(bustaboysmom@comcast.net): |
| A very special person who will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to her family. |
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| Bob Knight |
(rwknight88@yahoo.com): |
I remember "Al and her pals". We were guitars,banjo,violin. Back in the 40s. Play all evening without repeating a song.
Great memories. |
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| Michelle Doucette |
(mldouc@gmail.com): |
| sorry for the loss of your mom. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family |
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| Jan Boyden |
(janboyden@verizon.net): |
| My sincerest condolences on your loss. You and your family are always in my prayers. |
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| Phil Roberts |
(millisdad@earthlink.net): |
| Gary, Sorry to read about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. |
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| Jackie Hayton |
(jackiehayton@hotmail.com): |
Dear Gary, Becky, and family,
Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Auntie Al from my childhood. All the best to all of you.
Cousin Jackie |
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| Marilyn and Bruce MacAlister |
(deerfootbon@AOL.com): |
To the Stockbridge and Rawding Families,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Alberta was always so cheerful.I always enjoyed her attendance with family at the Murray Family Reunion where Gary,Marsha Blakely and I would always hang together in our teen years.Alberta was a fine lady. Our prayers go out to both families. With our sincere sympathy. Marilyn and Bruce |
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| Nancy (Rawding) Kress |
(kress.nancy@gmail.com): |
Dear Gary, Beaver, Johnny & Gail,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Auntie Al. I was young when we moved to CA, but I have wonderful memories of enjoying Beaver's birthday party (you received a jack-in-the-box that I coveted) and of playing tag around the boats in your yard.
Your Mom and Dad were so gracious when I came to see them, serving me lobster and having wonderful conversations.
I remember when I was about 6 and we went to see your Mom sing on stage. She was so beautiful with a voice to match. I admired her confident presence and wished I could be like her. She was so natural and comfortable in front of a crowd of people. I will always remember her for her incredible artistic and musical talent and her welcoming nature.
With love,
Cousin Nancy |
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| David Trayte |
(textrina@turbonet.com): |
Gary and Family,
Sorry to hear of the death of your mother.
David |
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| Patty Iafolla |
(pmiafolla@comcast.net): |
Mr. Stockbridge. I'm so sorry to read about your mom's death.
Our best to you and your family.
Patty |
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| April (Eastman) Amiro |
(april0528@aol.com): |
I am so sorry to hear of Alberta's passing.
I was in the 7th grade with her sister "Minnie". We remained friends for years, and I didn't kow of her passing until it was over.
Her mother was my mother's scool teacher in Medfield also. (Mary Moore) I believe she was in school with your brother Burt.
My heart goes out to all your family.
God Bless! |
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