During this trip to the Boston area, we were able to rent an apartment in the town of Norwood, Lori's home town. Originally settled in 1678 by Ezra Morse (who built a saw mill here) as a part of Dedham, it was not incorporated as Norwood until 1872. The local Neponset native Americans, who had lived and hunted here for centuries, called this place "Tiot" meaning "place enclosed by water." The laying of the Norfolk County Railroad tracks through the area in 1847 insured its growth.
In the center of town is the 125 year old St. Catherine of Sienna parish church. This is where Lori worshiped growing up, but more importantly, is where we got married fifty years ago. So it was only fitting and proper that during our Golden Anniversary year, we spent time in the town that has meant so much to Lori and me.
Now, off to Vancouver, British Columbia.
Elegant stained glass windows decorate the entire church.
While visiting the church, Lori ran into these acquaintances from her childhood; Mary Curran-Kelly and Mary O'Connor. Ironically, Mary Curran-Kelly shared the same marriage date and location as us.