John Hiatt

John Hiatt, 96, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the son of the late John C. Hiatt and Winifred (Healey) Hiatt.

John was born October 4, 1928, in Fall River, MA. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. He was married to the late Irene (Anelande) Hiatt for 70 years. John was employed by Fortifiber Corp., Attleboro. Prior to retiring, he pursued his GED and continued his education at the New England Technical Institute in their Electrical Program. After retirement, he became an electrician and volunteered at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Along with his wife he enjoyed camping with family and friends, playing cards, puzzles, word searches, and calling bingo at Sandcastle. His favorite weekend activities were watching WWE wrestling, especially the Friday Night SmackDown, and brunch at Bliss Brothers Dairy.

John is remembered as someone who was always willing to help a family member or friend. He is survived by his children; Diane Hayes and her husband Henry of Rehoboth, Wendy McCauley of Attleboro, John Hiatt and his wife Natalie of North Attleboro and Sandra Fleet and her husband Jeffrey of Rehoboth; cherished grandfather of 12 and the great grandfather of 15; sister, Rose Carreira of Fall River; in-laws, Claire Anelunde of Hyannis, Barbara Hiatt of California and George Faria of Somerset. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

John was also the brother of the late Richard Hiatt, Cecilia Farias, Rita Ferreira and Winifred Faria.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will take place at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Attleboro at 12:00 p.m.

In remembrance of John Hiatt's life, the family asks that charitable donations be made to your favorite charity. We encourage those who knew John to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com.