Andrew O. Haraldstad, 91, of Hanson formerly of Whitman passed away on April 20th in the Signature Health care Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary (Bulman) Haraldstad.
Born in Boston, son of the late Andrew and Amelia (Larson) Haraldstad. He was a longtime Hanson resident and a graduate of Whitman High.
Andrew served his country during World War II from 1942-1945 in the United States Marines Corp.
He retired as a machinist from the Walworth Company after 20 years.
In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his children, Gail Medeiros of Taunton, Donna Hoyt of Hanson, Lynne Trent of Brockton, Sandy Haraldstad of Taunton and Eric Haraldstad of Brockton, his brother Robert Haraldstad of Brockton; also 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Robert Haraldstad and Elizabeth Loetterle.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Thursday April 23rd from 5:00-8:00PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St (Rte 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman. On Friday April 24th a procession will depart from the Chapel at 8:00AM with a committal service to follow at 9:45AM in the MA National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Animal Protection Shelter, 1300 W. Elm St., Brockton, MA 02302