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Iona Weisberg Staples

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Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Wife of Philip F. Staples with whom she shared 31 years of life.

Obituary for her surviving husband, Philip:
Philip Finnemore Staples died June 4, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. He was surrounded by his children and wife, Stephanie, whom he spent his last 18 years with. Phil lived a fruitful life and touched many people. Born in Brockton, Mass., in 1934, he grew up in Whitman, Mass., with his late brother, Robert; mother, Inez and father, Carleton. He graduated from Whitman-Hanson High School in 1953 where he was a student athlete. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1962. After, he married the late Iona (Weisberg), with whom he shared 31 years of life, proprietors of Julie's Beef, and a home in Marblehead.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; beloved dog, Maggie; daughter, Beth and husband, Brian LaCroix; sons, Eric and Jesse; son, Geoffrey and wife, Diana; grandchildren, Derek Matthew, Megan Ashley and Nathaniel Iona.

Philip was laid to rest June 14, 2013, in the Sarasota National Cemetery. A private service was held June 16, 2013, at the Marblehead lighthouse, where Iona was laid to rest.
Wife of Philip F. Staples with whom she shared 31 years of life.

Obituary for her surviving husband, Philip:
Philip Finnemore Staples died June 4, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. He was surrounded by his children and wife, Stephanie, whom he spent his last 18 years with. Phil lived a fruitful life and touched many people. Born in Brockton, Mass., in 1934, he grew up in Whitman, Mass., with his late brother, Robert; mother, Inez and father, Carleton. He graduated from Whitman-Hanson High School in 1953 where he was a student athlete. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1962. After, he married the late Iona (Weisberg), with whom he shared 31 years of life, proprietors of Julie's Beef, and a home in Marblehead.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; beloved dog, Maggie; daughter, Beth and husband, Brian LaCroix; sons, Eric and Jesse; son, Geoffrey and wife, Diana; grandchildren, Derek Matthew, Megan Ashley and Nathaniel Iona.

Philip was laid to rest June 14, 2013, in the Sarasota National Cemetery. A private service was held June 16, 2013, at the Marblehead lighthouse, where Iona was laid to rest.


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  • Created by: Mom
  • Added: Jan 27, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196407647/iona-staples: accessed ), memorial page for Iona Weisberg Staples (unknown–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 196407647, citing Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Mom (contributor 48202874).