Milton S. Hackett
Milton S. Hackett
US Navy Veteran
Milton S. âBudâ Hackett, 75, of Wakefield, R.I., formerly of Newtown, died May 30. He was the beloved husband of Madeline (Boucher) Hackett. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Florence (Miller) and Milton P. Hackett.
Mr Hackett was a US Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War.
He was a service installer for Southern New England Telephone for 38 years before retiring. He enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, gardening, and watching his grandchildren play sports.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four sons and four grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 3.
Memorial donations may be made to RICAN Food Pantry, PO Box 204, Charlestown RI 02813.
The Newtown Bee       June 5, 2009