Florence B. Tiitto

HUBBARDSTON – Florence B. Tiitto, 77, former Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the Town of Templeton, of 100 New Templeton Road, died peacefully Monday morning, December 7th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Goffstown, NH on April 25, 1938, daughter of the late Robert L. and Catherine (Maple) Brown and had lived in Hubbardston since 1977.

Florence was a graduate of the former Templeton High School and worked many years ago at Temple Stuart Furniture Company.  She also graded eggs at the family farm in Westminster.  She worked for the Town of Templeton for many years, retiring as its Tax Collector at the age of 63.  She had also served as Town Clerk at one time.  She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, knitting, crocheting and going to the casino.  Florence also enjoyed trips to Old Orchard Beach, Maine in the summer.

She leaves her husband of 49 years, Peter L. Tiitto; a sister, Carol A. Demarest of Templeton; a niece Darcy Demarest of Baldwinville and a nephew Mark Demarest and his wife Amber and their two daughters Page and Neve Demarest of Templeton.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 19th at 11 A.M. in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bridge Street, Baldwinville.  The Rev. Richard Jones will officiate.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to Hubbardston Rescue Squad, PO Box 490, Hubbardston, MA 01452.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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