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  • Natick community mourns the passing of Edward “Ted” Joseph Thomas

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📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Edward 'Ted' Joseph Thomas (natickreport.com) — Natick is mourning Edward “Ted” Joseph Thomas, a beloved former Natick High athlete and lifelong friend to many, who passed away at his Natick home on December 20. His funeral Mass will be held January 3 at St. Patrick’s Church, with visiting hours January 2 at John Everett & Sons. The family suggests donations to Natick Service Council in his memory.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Big Blue Blocks
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    Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank , 900 Washington St , Wellesley
    11:00 am
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    Wakelin Room , Main Library , Wellesley
    11:00 am
  • Spice Club Discussion
    Trustees Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
    11:30 am
  • That Holiday Feeling with Back to the Eighties
    Starline Room Dinner Theater , 49 Monk St , Stoughton
    6:30 pm

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