Barbara L. Upson, 85
Dateline: Norton, MA
Barbara L. (Davis) Upson, age 85, a lifelong resident of Norton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the Epoch Senior Healthcare in Norton. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard C. Upson, Jr. who died on June 4, 1998.
Born in Attleboro, MA on October 6, 1928, she was a loving daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Whitcomb) Davis. She grew up in Norton and was a graduate of Norton High School.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Upson had worked for over 20 years in the corporate offices for the former Fernandes Supermarket. She had also, along with her family, owned and operated the former Upson Box Co. in Raynham.
Barbara was a former member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Norton. She enjoyed tole painting, playing cards and especially decorating for Christmas.
In her later years, Barbara served as a loving and faithful caregiver to her mother, two aunts and her husband.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas Mark Upson and his wife Alice of East Amherst, New York and the late Leonard Christopher Upson, III. She was the dear sister of the late Dorothy Downing. She was the sister- in- law of Herman Downing of Millis, Lucy Upson of Blackstone, Virginia and the late John Samuel Upson. She is also survived by 5 nephews.
Her funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial will follow in the Norton Center Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 28th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
To send the Upson family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com