OBITUARIES
Francis "Frank" Johnson
Feb 14, 2026
Due to the snowstorm the service on Monday has changed to immediately follow the visitation at 5pm (Sunday)
Francis (Frank ) Johnson, 87 of Whitman MA died on February 14, 2026 at the Brigham and Women's/ Faulkner Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side.
Born in Dorchester MA to the late Frederick and Isabelle Noyes, Frank graduated from Charlestown High School...
Benjamin C. Tappa
Feb 13, 2026
Benjamin C. Tappa, 17, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on January 22, 2009, he was predeceased by his great- grandmother, Faye Spooner; his grandfather, Howard Garnick; and his grandmother, Donna (Lloyd) Garnick.
He was the beloved son of Marc and Cheryl (Garnick) Tappa; cherished brother to Zacory Garnick of New London, CT, and...
James "Jim" Fell
Feb 12, 2026
James (“Jim”) M. Fell, 64, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, passed away at home on February 12 after a progressive chronic illness. Born in Boston in 1961, he was the beloved son of the late Raymond J. Fell and Gertrude E. Fell (Olson) of Braintree, Massachusetts. He is survived by his devoted partner and best friend, Suzette Tavares (Vaudry); his sisters, Marie...
Judith A. Stevens
Feb 11, 2026
Judith A. Stevens, 81, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by love, after a long illness.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas and Edna (Rau) Finn, she graduated from The Chandler School for Women and began her career in Boston, where she met and built a life with her beloved husband, David Stevens. She later found...
Mary Anne Sheehy
Feb 11, 2026
Plymouth - Mary Anne (Kjelgaard) Sheehy 92, formerly of Weymouth and Whitman, passed away on February 11, 2026 after a long illness. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving children. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to David V. Sheehy Sr., who passed away in 2013.
Born in Endicott, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Winfield...
Virginia A. Consolo
Feb 3, 2026
Virginia A. Consolo, 90, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on July 28, 1935, Ginny was the daughter of the late Andrew Nichols (born Andrew Nicholas Efthim in Treska, Albania) and Anastasia (Naun) Nichols, born in Tirana, Albania. She was predeceased by her two sisters and...
Shirley A. Moquin
Feb 1, 2026
Shirley A. (Freitas) Moquin of East Bridgewater passed away on February 1st at the Colony Center, in Abington after a brief illness. She was 90 years old.
Shirley was born and raised in Middleboro, MA. She was the daughter of George and Connie Freitas of Middleboro. Shirley enjoyed doing crafts and making blankets for the little ones, and doing her paint...
Carol A. Baker
Feb 1, 2026
Carol A. Baker, 78, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away February 1 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Brockton, Carol was the eldest daughter of the late Robert Baker and the late Mary (English) Baker. Carol grew up in Whitman and attended Bridgewater State College, where she earned a degree in education. She worked as a teacher...
Thomas A. Griffin
Feb 1, 2026
Thomas A. Griffin, lovingly known as Tom, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by his devoted family. He was born on March 16, 1936, in Thomasville, Alabama, to the late Ivy J. Griffin and Gladys E. Griffin.
A proud veteran, Tom honorably served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Albany...
Mary Ellen Mulligan
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Ellen Mulligan (nee MacIsaac), 83, of Hanson MA entered into eternal rest on January 27th after a short illness.
Born and raised in Norwood, MA, she was the first child of the late James J. and late Ellen (Leonard) MacIsaac. A graduate of Norwood High School, she went on to work at Norwood Hospital where she met her future husband,...
Paul Konarski
Jan 23, 2026
Paul G. Konarski, 76, of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born in Wrocław, Poland, in 1949, Paul was the son of the late Stanislaw Konarski and Alina (Niewczas) Konarski.
Paul immigrated to the United States and built a dedicated career with the General Electric Aircraft Engine Group in Lynn, where he worked for 35 years,...
Keith Bradshaw Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our courageous and deeply loved son Keith Bradshaw Jr., age 5. Born June 7,2020, Keith Jr gained his angel wings on January 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family due to a brave battle with medical complications.
Keith Jr. brought immeasurable joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His bright...
Marshall B. Ottina
Jan 22, 2026
Marshall B. Ottina of Whitman, formerly of Milton and Quincy, passed away after a long illness on January 22, 2026. Beloved husband of Kathleen (MacVarish) Ottina. Cherished father of Kathleen and her husband Christopher Carrigan of Rockland, Julie and her husband William Catton of Whitman and Marshall Ottina and his wife Shauna of Whitman. Loving grandfather of Liana, Benjamin and...
Jacqueline (Lucas) Taylor
Jan 20, 2026
Jacqueline (Lucas) Taylor, 69, of Whitman passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 20, 2026. Born in Weymouth, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late John and Winifred Lucas. Known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to those she cared for Jacqueline touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Jackie, (as most...
Neil James Akusis Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Neil James Akusis Sr., a dedicated carpenter and beloved family man, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 81 at Boston Medical Center. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 21, 1944, Neil was the cherished son of George and Lorraine Akusis.
Throughout his life, Neil exemplified a strong work ethic, dedicating himself to the construction industry, which he...
Charles Rose
Jan 15, 2026
Charles (Charlie) Rose a beloved father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully January 15, 2026 with his loving daughters by his side. He was 89. Charlie was a man of few words with a big heart. His family was his world. Everything he did is his life was for his family.
Charlie was a proud father, husband, grandfather, great...
Mario V. Grasselli Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, I share the passing of my husband, Mario V. Grasselli Sr., who passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026, at the age of 60. Mario was a devoted spouse to myself, Rita (Cullen) Grasselli. He was also a father, stepfather, brother, and grandfather, and the center of our family for more than 35...
Cynthia P. (Saro) De Santes
Jan 13, 2026
Cynthia P. (Saro) De Santes, 78, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away on January 13th after a brief illness and a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Beloved wife of Thomas A. De Santes for 57 years. Loving mother of Thomas De Santes and his wife Kelly of Sandwich, and Brian De Santes and his wife Sarah of Hanson. Treasured grandmother of Domenic,...
Danielle M. Kailher
Jan 12, 2026
Danielle M. Kailher, 36, of Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Danielle was born on June 30, 1989, in Holbrook. She was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Class of 2008, and later attended Massasoit Community College for two years.
Danielle was self employed as a dog walker and was an avid animal lover, especially when it came...
Agnes M. Raftery
Jan 7, 2026
Agnes M. (Kieran) Raftery, 95, of Bridgewater passed away on January 7, 2026.
Agnes was born on April 23, 1930. Daughter to the late Edward and Annie (Shea) Kieran. Agnes was raised in Whitman and graduated from Whitman High. Agnes worked various jobs, including, Toll House, Whitman Shank Shop, and retired after working several local retail stores.
She is predeceased by her...
