Heinrich E. Baum

Heinrich Ewald Baum (Heinz) was born in Borghorst, Germany in June 1940 to Johann and Cecilia Baum

Heinz moved to the United States in 1961 and was subsequently drafted to serve his new country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later joined the MA national guard and served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm at the age of 50. Once he retired from the military, he proudly served in the Canton Honor Guard.

Heinz spent 30 Years as a carpenter at the Brockton Hospital where he met his wife Joan. 

Heinz leaves behind his beloved wife of over 40 years Joan Ambroceo, his children Robert (Monica) of Hingham and Alexandra (James) Frazier of Bridgewater and grandchildren Hannah, Owen, Emma and Mia.

Heinz is also survived by his sisters Julia Brinkhaus of Needham, and Mia Fischer of Steinfurt, Germany.

He is predeceased by his two brothers Hans and Werner and his sister and brother in law Janet and Bobby Mack of Brockton, MA.

Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St. Canton, on Monday, April 6th from 4-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at St. Oscar Romero Church, 700 Washington St. Canton at 11 a.m. Burial at Canton Corner Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of MA: DAV Dept. of MA Service Fund Inc. 3 Victory Lane Gardner, MA 01440

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