WALPOLE, MA — Alice M. Baranick, 92, died peacefully at home in Walpole, MA, on March 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, six months after the passing of her beloved husband of 68 years, Wilfred J. Baranick. Devoted mother of Mary (Michael) Turner of Roanoke, VA, Joanne (Andrew) Needham of White River Junction, VT, Elizabeth (Richard) Baranick of Portland, ME, John (Susan) Baranick of Assonet, MA, and Susan Baranick of Manchester by the Sea, MA. Also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Alice was born and grew up in South Boston, attended Gate of Heaven School, and graduated from Emmanuel College in 1949. For many years, Alice was an active volunteer for the Town of Dover, MA, where she lived for over 50 years, and particularly enjoyed leading the Council on Aging craft program. She also volunteered at Church of the Most Precious Blood in Dover, St. Edward Church in Medfield, Friends of Medfield State Hospital, Norfolk Extension, among other service groups – always caring for and doing service to others. Alice enjoyed many activities during her later years at New Pond Village. She loved to knit, crochet, sew, do crafts of all kinds, put together jigsaw puzzles, and most of all spend time with family and friends. She was a woman of deep faith and was dearly loved by all who knew her. She always believed that “it’s nice to be nice” and that is how she lived her life.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions in MA, the visiting hours, Mass, and interment will be private. A Memorial Mass and reception will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be submitted to Holden-Dunn-Lawler Funeral Home, Westwood, MA, at westwoodfh@verizon.net.