Michener, Joseph J., of Marshfield, formerly of W. Bridgewater, June l7, 2009, at the age of 79. Son of the late John W. and Margaret G. Michener. Dear father of Joseph J. Michener, Jr of Lakeland,FL and his wife Mary, Teri Besse of Lakeland, Fl and her husband Gilbert, Anne Walton of Marshfield and her husband Paul and the late Karl Michener. Loving grandfather of Allison Michener Clark, Robert Michener, Kayla Balboni, Joseph Michener III, Taylor and Jayson Michener, Stephanie Besse, Jessica, Kristina, Paul, Jr., and Thomas Karl Walton. Great grandfather of Brianne Clark. Former husband of Carol Michener for 22 years. Favorite uncle of 29 nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Gertrude Sargent, John and Edward Michener, Edna Farquharson, Doris Wightman, Eva Shanahan and Louise Foley. Joseph was born in Boston, retired from Boston Gear Works in Quincy. Visiting hours at the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St.,rte. 139, Marshfield, Friday, June 26 from l0 to l2 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at noon. Contributions in Joseph's Memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 3ll Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472l .