Obituary of Clifton A. Jacob

Clifton A. Jacob of Carver, and formerly of Abington died at the Jordan Hospital on October 28, 2007. He was 85 years old. Mr. Jacob was born, raised, and educated in Abington. Following his graduation from high school he married his Wife Merilyn (Shapleigh) Jacob in 1942. He served in the US Army for two years. After his discharge from the Army he returned to Abington and joined the Abington Fire Department, and was a lieutenant. It was also during this time that he started his own construction company that he ran for over 25 years. Mr. Jacob also worked in real estate after his retirement from construction. Mr. Jacob served on the Abington finance board, and personal board, and was on the Abington American Legion board of trustees. He was a member of the Abington Lions club, and was a charter member of the S. Carver Lions Club. Mr. Jacob also loved to vacation in Vermont. Mr. Jacob is survived by his Wife of 42 years, Merilyn Jacob. Loving Father of Richard A. Jacob of Hanson, Carole Best of NH, Larry Jacob of Duxbury, Don Jacob of Carver, Lyn Curtin of Halifax, Clifton A. Jacob Jr. of Weymouth, and Jon K. Jacob of Abington. He is the Grandfather of 19, and Great Grandfather of 25. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, November 1st from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St. (Rt. 58) in Carver. A Funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 2nd at Our Lady of the Lourdes church in Carver at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home at 9:00 AM prior to the mass. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Our Lady of the Lourdes Building Fund, PO Box 68, Carver, MA 02330. Visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com for condolences and directions.