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Herbert W. Tripp

Herbert W. Tripp

  • April 18, 1920 - January 20, 2012
  • Hanover, Massachusetts
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“Dotti, I was very saddned to her of Dad Tripp's Passing. He was a WONDERFUL man and a great mentor to many people! I will miss him! Stay strong....Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Helen Melvin Bossie - whitman, MA

“Sorry to hear of Herbs Passing. I just found out about it this afternoon, or I would have been there! May he rest in pease! Well deserved Rest! ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Robert C. Melvin (Sandy) - MA

“Our very deepest condolences to Dottie and her family on the passing of Herb. We remember fondly the many good times enjoyed together in Masons and...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Nancy Bartlett - North Reading, MA

“Herbie, you were such a fun loving man and you will never be forgotten.. rest in peace.. to all the family stay strong! <3 ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Jess - Halifax, MA - friend

“Dear Dottie and Karen, So sorry to hear of Herb's passing. We loved talking to him at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Don & Deb Springhetti - Rockland, MA

“Dear Jan and her Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. No matter what the age of a parent it is always a sadness to feel...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Rita C Chrappa - Friend of Jan's

“The Confirmation Class loved the visit to Herb, and it was a pleasure for me to visit him each time. He did love that popcorn! I My deepest...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Deborah L. Carter - Newton Centre, MA

“My deepest sympathies are extended to the entire Tripp family. As a classmate of Karen, I knew her mom and dad. My father, Charlie, was in the Mason...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Joan Inglis Smartt - TN - Friend


Herbert W. Tripp, 91 of Hanover died at the South Shore Nursing and Skilled Care Center on January 20, 2012. He was born in Brockton son of the late Roy and Gladys (Edwards) Tripp and was raised and educated in Whitman. Herb was a member of the Class of 1938 at Whitman High School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

He retired in 1983 after a 40 year career as a lineman for N.E. Telephone Co. working from their Brockton garage. Mr. Tripp was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, a charter member of the Whitman VFW, a member and Past Master of Phoenix Lodge AF&AM in Hanover as well as the Scottish Rite Bodies. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hanover serving as a Trustee and a member of the Diaconate.

Husband of Dorothy E. (Loud) Tripp, he is also survived by his daughters, Janice E. Ellsworth of Nantucket, Karen L. Tripp of Hanover and Linda E. Harkins of Kingston. He was the grandfather of Joshua Ellsworth, Ethan Ellsworth, Brooke Ellsworth, Andrew Harkins and James Harkins and the great grandfather to Addison and Caitlin Ellsworth.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Herb's life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 28, 2012 in the First Congregational Church of Hanover. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Activities Fund c/o South Shore Nursing Home 90 North Ave. Rockland, MA 02370.