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Joyce Jelinek Topham

Posted by Donna Caston over 6 months ago

Most of you have heard the sad news that Joyce Jelinek Topham passed away on Sun 7/3/11. Joyce Catherine Topham, 51, of Main Street, Walpole, died on July 3, 2011 in the Norwood Hospital. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley Street, W. Bridgewater, MA 02379, Attn: Team Bright Lights. Flowers were sent to the wake from the Class of 77. Donna Caston works at Reebok & they will match any donation to the Cancer Society. Anyone interested in making a donation can send a check payable to: KP Class of 77 to: Donna Sprague Lacasse 15 Rhodes Street Plainville, MA 02762

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Posted by Mary Lou Jelinek over 6 months ago

So awesome

Perfecting the open-plan office

Posted by Li Li over 6 months ago

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