Edward H. Jacob, 85, of Attleboro, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Golden Living Center, Garden Place, in Attleboro, MA. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Hannah (Green) Jacob, to whom he was married on April 7, 1986 and who died on February 9, 2006.Born on May 25, 1931 in East Fairfield, VT, he was the son of the late Phillip Jacob and the late Roseanna (Jacobs) Jacob.Edward proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Army, and worked for many years as a Supervisor and Machinist for Englehard Industries in Plainville, MA., Edward leaves his good friend, Edwin A. Fishbach of Attleboro, MA.Funeral and burial services will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Edward to the North Attleboro Animal Shelter at Town of North Attleboro, Attn: Animal Shelter, 43 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at
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