Iris Mary (Leighton) Falcone

FALCONE, IRIS Mary (Leighton) wife of the late Joseph T. Falcone of Walpole formerly of Norwood passed away on April 8, 2023 at the age of 97. Born and educated in Stanground, Peterborough England she was the daughter of the late Harriet M. (Waite) and Frost H. Leighton. She served in the Women's Royal Naval Service in WWII. She leaves her children Richard J. Falcone and his wife Mauria of Walpole, Michael J. Falcone and his wife Peggy of Walpole and Stephen R. Falcone and his wife Jane of Walpole. She is survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sister of Michael V. Leighton and his wife Diane and the late John H. Leighton of Peterborough, England. She also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends in England. Iris was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Norwood, a member of the Choir, served on the St. Faiths Altar Guild and taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Daughter's of the British Empire in MA, Order of the Eastern Star Contentment of Westwood MA Chapter, the Westwood Garden Club, the 8th Air Force 457 Bomb Group Historical Society and the Royal Naval Assoc, Peterborough Branch, England. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 3-8pm at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA 02062. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to Old Colony Hospice 321 Manley St. W. Bridgewater, MA 02379 or to the Eastern Star of Westwood, 655 High St. Westwood, MA 02090.