Theodore Albert Curtin

Age 97, in Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 19, 2023.

Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), of Plymouth, formerly of Norwood, loving husband of the late Grace (Sansone) of Plymouth, devoted father of Theodore J. and Leonard T. of Plymouth, and the late Mary Catherine Curtin; loving son of the late Dr. Timothy J. and Albertine (Mailhiot), and stepson of the late Olive (Poirier) Curtin of Norwood; brother of Timothy J., Jr. of Stamford, CT, and the late Peter M. of Chula Vista, CA. A native of Norwood, Ted was a 1949 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1969 including aboard the USS Juneau in the Korean War and as commanding officer of the submarine ARGONAUT (SS475) during the Cuban missile crisis. Following his naval career, he returned to his hometown and became a history teacher at Norwood High School from 1970-80. Retiring to Plymouth, he worked as a historical role-player aboard the Mayflower II for 17 years through 1997; and was active in social and political causes.

The most important event in Ted’s life was his marriage, in 1954, to Grace Sansone, his high school classmate. Their 68-year partnership of love, service and friendship touched many lives through their generosity and kindness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood on Tuesday March 28th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcome in memory of Ted to a charity of one’s choice, or an act of kindness that gives someone great happiness.