Herbert W. Tripp Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Herbert W. Tripp

04/18/1920 - 01/20/2012

Obituary For Herbert W. Tripp

Herbert W. Tripp, 91 of Hanover died at the South Shore Nursing and Skilled Care Center on January 20, 2012. He was born in Brockton son of the late Roy and Gladys (Edwards) Tripp and was raised and educated in Whitman. Herb was a member of the Class of 1938 at Whitman High School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

He retired in 1983 after a 40 year career as a lineman for N.E. Telephone Co. working from their Brockton garage. Mr. Tripp was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, a charter member of the Whitman VFW, a member and Past Master of Phoenix Lodge AF&AM in Hanover as well as the Scottish Rite Bodies. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hanover serving as a Trustee and a member of the Diaconate.

Husband of Dorothy E. (Loud) Tripp, he is also survived by his daughters, Janice E. Ellsworth of Nantucket, Karen L. Tripp of Hanover and Linda E. Harkins of Kingston. He was the grandfather of Joshua Ellsworth, Ethan Ellsworth, Brooke Ellsworth, Andrew Harkins and James Harkins and the great grandfather to Addison and Caitlin Ellsworth. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Herb's life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 28, 2012 in the First Congregational Church of Hanover. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Activities Fund c/o South Shore Nursing Home 90 North Ave. Rockland, MA 02370.

Services

27 Jan

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

28 Jan

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

First Congregational Church 515 Hanover Street Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »

28 Jan

Interment

12:15 PM

Hanover Center Cemetery Hanover, MA Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Helen Melvin Bossie

Dotti, I was very saddned to her of Dad Tripp's Passing. He was a WONDERFUL man and a great mentor to many people! I will miss him! Stay strong. Helen
05/25/2021

Robert C. Melvin (Sandy)

Sorry to hear of Herbs Passing. I just found out about it this afternoon, or I would have been there! May he rest in pease! Well deserved Rest!
05/25/2021

Nancy Bartlett

Our very deepest condolences to Dottie and her family on the passing of Herb. We remember fondly the many good times enjoyed together in Masons and Eastern Star. Nancy and Hartnell Bartlett
05/25/2021

Jess

Herbie, you were such a fun loving man and you will never be forgotten.. rest in peace.. to all the family stay strong! <3
05/25/2021

Don & Deb Springhetti

Dear Dottie and Karen, So sorry to hear of Herb's passing. We loved talking to him at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
05/25/2021

Rita C Chrappa

Dear Jan and her Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. No matter what the age of a parent it is always a sadness to feel their loss. Jan has supported me through some difficult losses in my life and now I; it turn, want to offer my support and caring to Jan and her family. My sister's favorite expression was:" Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away" I wish for all of you that those memories will help you through this sad time. Sincerely, Rita
05/25/2021

Deborah L. Carter

The Confirmation Class loved the visit to Herb, and it was a pleasure for me to visit him each time. He did love that popcorn! I My deepest blessings for Dottie and the whole family. With love. Debbi
05/25/2021

Joan Inglis Smartt

My deepest sympathies are extended to the entire Tripp family. As a classmate of Karen, I knew her mom and dad. My father, Charlie, was in the Mason's with Herb and they were good friends as well as being Past Masters. Herb graduated from Whitman High in 1938. My mother, Doris, graduated from there in 1939. I know there has been a grand reunion in Heaven. Herb was one of Hanover's finest and I know he will be missed by all of you. Please know that I am keeping you in my thougts and prayers.