Theodore M. Place

Theodore M. Place, age 74, of Assonet, MA, passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2026. Known as Ted, Teddy, and Pepe, Theodore loved United States history, the New England Patriots, nature, and using his knowledge of all things mechanical to fix just about anything. Ted proudly served as a Seabee in the United States Navy and spent the majority of his career working as a lineman for Eversource.

Most of all, Ted enjoyed the company of his family, especially his beloved wife of 45 years, Debora Place.

Ted was survived by his children, his daughter, Corie Place of Assonet, MA, his son Ryan Place and wife Diane Place of Assonet MA, his daughter Tammy Harbin and husband Brian Lipka of New Bedford, MA and his son Todd Place and wife Christine Place of Acushnet, MA.

Ted is also survived by his grandchildren, Jake Place, Emilee Place, Connor Lipka, Amanda Harbin, and Chloe Shoesmith as well as his siblings, Kay Johnson, Linda Reynolds, Gayle Stutz, Kevin Place, and Jeff Place and his favorite neighbors, Scott and Paula Cray.

Ted is preceded in eternal peace by his mother, Barbara Sherman Place, and his father, John Place.

Ted's family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the Oncology team at Greene Cancer Center and Continuum Hospice.

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