Tim Taylor, Former Yale Hockey Coach and Natick Native, Loses Battle with Cancer

He was 71.

Tim Taylor, who was born and raised in Natick and coached the Yale hockey team for 30 years, dies on Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to United States College Hockey Online. Taylor was born March 26, 1942, in Natick. He attended Harvard, where he captained the 1963 Ivy League championship team. He served as Yale's head coach from 1976-2006, compiling a record of 342-433-55 over that time, twice taking a year off to coach in the Olympic Games- as an assistant in 1984 and the head coach in 1994. Among the awards and accolades Taylor received during his career was the 1998 Spencer Penrose Award as the Division 1 Coach of the Year and in 2006 he received USA Hockey's Distinguished Achievement Award. Most recently Taylor …

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Obituaries: Diane Heafy, Carol Ann Considine

Natick lost two longtime citizens and beloved grandmothers over the weekend.

Diane G. (Landi) Heafey, 72 died November 3. Raised in Watertown, she settled in Natick in 1969. She worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Western Electric and in the cafeteria at Natick High School. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel, and is survived by 5 children and 11 granchildren. She was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Carol Ann (Lombard) Considine, 76 died November 3. Born in Brighton, she had lived in Natick for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward, 6 children and 15 grandchildren. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Asthma Foundation Research Program, Box 0509, UCSF, San Francisco, CA 94143-0509.

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Francis Foley, Gone at 90

The WWII vet was a graduate of Natick High School, Class of 1940.

The following is courtesy of John Everett & Sons Funeral Home. Francis J. Foley, age 90, a former Natick resident, died on October 24, 2012, at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham. Born in Worcester on August 5, 1922, he was the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Fullen) Foley, he was raised in Natick by his mother’s sister and her husband, James and Isabella Fair. Francis was a 1940 graduate of Natick High School. He attended Georgetown University for just over two years when he was called to serve with the Army during World War II. Stationed in the European Theatre, he saw action in the Rhineland and Central Europe as an anti tank gunner. When he returned to the states he worked toward completing his Bachelor’s Degree at Boston…

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Gone, But Not Forgotten

Former Natick Federal Savings CEO Gone at 79

In his retirement, Richard Potter served as treasurer for many local charities and organizations.

The following is courtesy of John Everett & Sons Funeral Home. Richard H. Potter, Jr., of Natick, died with his loving family by his side, October 23, 2013 at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA after a long illness. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Natick, MA devoted son of the late Richard H. and Greta (Morrill) Potter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary (Carroll) Potter; his loving family, Charles R. Potter and Rhonda Crosby of Milford, MA, Christine A. and Robin Chesley of Medway, MA, and Steven K. Potter of Natick, MA, along with his loving grandchildren, Morgan Chesley, Amanda Chesley, Michael Chesley, Brett Crosby and Nicole Crosby, sisters in law Lois R. Potter of Natick , Rose Marie Potter of Eastham, as …

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Former Missionary Dead at 83

Fr. "Sonny" Rizzo served in the Brazilian jungle for 30 years.

  Fr. Angelo “Sonny” Rizzo, age 83, a former missionary and Needham resident, died suddenly on Sunday morning, October 14, at his Natick home. He was the beloved son of the late John and Mary (Ferrara) Rizzo. Born in Boston on January 23, 1929, Sonny was raised in Needham and was a graduate of Boston College High School. He then entered the Stigmatine Fathers’ Seminary in Wellesley and studied both there and in Rome for the next several years. He was ordained in Rome in 1956, and shortly thereafter left for Sao Paolo, Brazil. Father Angelo devoted more than thirty years to the Stigmatine missions in Brazil. He and his fellow religious traveled through the jungles of Brazil, arriving at villages to perform several marriages and baptisms …

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David Leopold, Gone at 67

The Pennsylvania native was among the first men to graduate Bennington College.

The following is courtesy of John Everett & Sons Funeral Home. David Arthur Leopold, 67, of Natick, passed away on October 7. He was the beloved husband of Janet M. (Rzasa) Leopold with whom he shared 12 years of marriage. The devoted father of Jonathan Bowen-Leopold of Randolph, he was also the dear brother of Donald R. Leopold of Concord & William S. Leopold of Merion, PA and the “Honorary Dad” of Dawn Hartford of Raymond, NH & Brian Lizak of Portland, ME. David is also survived by many nieces & nephews. He was the son of the late Robert & Edith (Abelmann) Leopold. David was born in Philadelphia, PA & raised in Rydal, PA. He was educated at the Germantown Friends School and earned his B.A. degree & was a member of the 1st class in which …

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Natick Man Dies Unexpectedly at 54

Thomas Dutcher was 1975 grad of Natick HS.

The following information is courtesy of John Everett & Sons Funeral Home. Thomas P. Dutcher Jr., 54, of Natick died unexpectedly Saturday, September 29, at his home. Born in Natick and a lifelong resident he was the devoted son of the late Thomas P. and Mary (Arrigo) Dutcher. Mr. Dutcher was employed for many years as a Skip Tracer for the Litner Company of Needham. He enjoyed karate and going to the dojo several times a week. Mr. Dutcher was an avid reader mostly of detective novels. He attended the Natick School System and graduated from Natick High School class of 1975. He is survived by his beloved sister Kathleen A. Libby and her husband Thomas K. Libby of East Bridgewater, a nephew Joshua Libby of Medford, a niece Rebecca Libby of …

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