Francis T. “Bud” Mingels, a longtime resident of Dedham, died March 12, 2010 at the age of 85. He was born in Boston to the late Francis T. Sr. and Anna (Beckett). Mr. Mingels grew up in Norwood and was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Glacier Sand & Stone, AA Will Co. and JF White until his retirement in 1983. For over 50 years he was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4, Boston, a member of the VFW, Post 2017, American Legion of Dedham and the Society in Dedham for Apprehending Horsethieves. Bud was the beloved husband of Shirley (Alber). They were married for 53 years and together they raised 6 children, Anne Jay Abuchon of Plymouth, Emily Jeanne Mingels of Greenville, SC, Mark W. Mingels of E. Bridgewater, Scott F. Mingels of Dedham and the late James J. Mingels and Gerard B. Mingels. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Monday at 10:30 AM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. Interment will be in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visting hours will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 950 East St., Dedham, MA 02026 or to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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