February 14, 2012
Folan, Clara M.
Clara M. (Dalton) Folan, a life long resident of Norwood, died on February 14, 2012 with her family by her side. She was 91. Mrs. Folan was born in Norwood to the late William J. and Emma (Oelschlagel) Dalton. She earned an Associates Degree from Stoneleigh Junior College in Rye Beach, NH,with the Class of 1940. After graduation she met and married her late husband, John J. Folan and together they raised 2 children, John J. Jr. and Faith F. Grassi also of Norwood. She was the sister of the late Bernice L. Dalton and the loving grandmother of Faith, Hope and Kyle Grassi. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM from the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols St., Norwood followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM at St. Timothy’s Church , 650 Nichols St., Norwood. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Visiting hours on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Dear Toni,
From down below we are looking up to you now in heaven with your beloved husband, family and friends.
We will all miss you. All the many lessons you taught us, about being a great hostess, a good person, a loving and caring friend. Christmas and all the traditions you shared so generously like your famous egg nog and mince meat recipes. Christmas Eve will never be the same, our one night to chat about the entire year that had passed. A wonderful grandmother to 3 gorgeous girls and a mother second to none, but my own. All the years we shared together at The Country Store and the Lily Pad, all the great memories there and for the last 31 years. You will be always be in my heart. Lovingly, Paula Meridan
Dear Toni,Rest in Peace,those that knew you will always remember your love and pride of your family,your sophistication,and your quest to always please. Your sense of style was something I shall always remember.I will miss you and always remember our good conversations.Love!! Tina
Jay, Faith, and girls…
Your mom and grandmother will always be a part of my childhood memories. I will remember your mom and mine “decorating” us up for the holidays by putting little heart stickers and shamrocks on our uniform blouses; I’ll remember her sense of fashion, I’ll remember the recitals and the birthday parties, and her sunbathing out on the driveway with you Faith! She kept an eye on all of us and in more recent years on the doings of the neighborhood and of 50 Emerson. She loved you all fiercely and without judgment. She will be missed. XO, Kathi
I am heartbroken for my friend, Faith and her daughters. I’ve never known anyone who loved her mother as much as Faith did and I know that love, devotion and companionship was shared equally. What a lovely legacy Toni left behind as she must be proud to have raised such a wonderful daughter. I wish peace and comfort for my friend Faith and her fabulous daughters. I also regret that I couldn’t be there to show my support. I love you! Xo Mrs Cooper