OBITUARIES
Stephen Edward Smolinsky, Iii
Jul 21, 2013
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South Boston – Stephen E. Smolinsky III, 35 formerly of Abington, died unexpectedly Sunday July 21. Born in Brockton and raised in Abington he was the son of Yvonne (Escabi) Smolinsky of Whitman and William F. Smolinsky, Sr. and had attended Abington schools. For seven years Stephen had worked as a "tin knocker" had had been a proud...
Frank J. Consolo
Jul 21, 2013
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Frank J. Consolo, 80, of Whitman, died Sunday July 21st in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, surround by his family, suddenly. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Virginia (Nichols) Consolo. He was born in Boston, grew up in the west end of Boston, son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ianella) Consolo. Frank has been...
Joanne "Barbara" (Ellis) Dole
Jul 18, 2013
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Abington – Joanne "Barbara" (Ellis) Dole 70, of Abington, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 18 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Edward J. Dole, Jr. She was the loving mother of Brian E. Dole and his wife Tracy of Kingston, Stephen M. Dole of Abington, Julianne...
Edward "Ted" Newcomb
Jul 18, 2013
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Whitman - Edward "Ted" Newcomb, 77, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a man loved and respected by many. He was the son of the late Augustus "Gus" Newcomb and the late Ruth Newcomb. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilynn (Dooley) of Whitman, children, Michael Newcomb and wife...
Beatrice F. Deflavis
Jul 13, 2013
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Whitman – Beatrice F. DeFlavis 89, died Saturday July 13 after a period of failing health. Her Memorial Service will be held Tuesday July 16 at 5:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.
Joseph M. Gaides
Jul 11, 2013
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Joseph M. Gaides, 82 of Whitman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday July 11. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Johnson) Gaides. Born in Quincy he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah J. (Rantanen) Gaides. Joe had been president and owner of Colonial Printers of Holbrook,...
Jay D. Condon
Jul 11, 2013
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Whitman – Jay D. Condon 75, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Thursday July 11 in Brigham & Women's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Meredith J. (Fullerton) Condon. Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late David J. and Mae (Roache) Condon and a graduate...
Donald Edward Thibodeau
Jul 7, 2013
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East Bridgewater – Donald E. Thibodeau 73 of East Bridgewater died Sunday July 7 in the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Mary (Kennon) Thibodeau. Born at home in Whitman and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late Napoleon and Rita (Cote) Thibodeau and a...
William R. "Bill" Hamilton
Jul 6, 2013
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William R. "Bill" Hamilton. 72, of Abington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 6th, after a long illness. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late William E. and Patricia C. (Lyons) Hamilton. Bill has been a lifelong resident of Abington, a graduate of Abington High School and was a very active member of...
James F. "Jim" Forlizzi
Jul 3, 2013
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James F. "Jim" Forlizzi, 45, of Whitman, passed away on Wednesday July 3rd surrounded by his family and friends, in the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Boston, son of Christine (Hughes) Ruley and the late Joseph F. Forlizzi. Jim has been a longtime resident of Whitman, a graduate...
James F. Mccarthy, Jr.
Jun 28, 2013
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James F. McCarthy, Jr. of Weymouth originally from Dorchester, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on June 28, 2013. Jim was the loving son of James and Helen (Spaulding) McCarthy. Jim as he liked to be called is survived by his loving sons, Michael and his wife Toni-Ann of New York City, Stephen and his wife...
Maryann Keith Mitchell
Jun 25, 2013
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Maryann Keith Mitchell, 69, of East Bridgewater, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday June 25th. She was the beloved wife of Stanley "Mitch" Mitchell. Born in Whitman, she was daughter of the late Albion and Alice (Fox) Keith. She was the mother of the late Scott Keith Mitchell and sister of the late Sandra Sullivan and Audrey...
James D. "Jim" Eldredge
Jun 24, 2013
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James D. "Jim" Eldredge, 53, of Abington, died Monday June 24th surrounded by his loving family in the South Shore Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Brockton, son of Leocadia (Smith) Eldredge and the late Kenneth Eldredge. Jim has been a lifelong resident of Abington, a graduate of Abington High School, class of 1977 and...
Andrew Ralph Robinson
Jun 22, 2013
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Andrew Ralph Robinson, 55, of Whitman, died June 22nd peacefully at home. He was born in Weymouth and raised in Whitman, son of Lincoln and Winnifred (Higgins) Robinson. Andrew was a graduate of Whitman- Hanson High School, class of 1976 and Wentworth Institute on the dean's list in 1979. Andrew loved to ski and ride his bike. He...
Dennis M. Dorgan
Jun 22, 2013
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Dennis M. Dorgan, 65, of Hanover, died Saturday June 22, surrounded by his loving family, at home. He was the beloved son of Bernice (Dupree) Dorgan and the late Lawrence F. Dorgan, Sr. He has been a lifelong resident of Hanover and attended Hanover Schools. Dennis worked for the Teamster's Local # 25 for 25 years and presently...
William J. " Billy" Mclellan
Jun 21, 2013
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William J. McLellan, 50, of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Friday June 21st at home. He was the son of Rita (Dalton) McLellan and the late John V. McLellan. He has been a resident of Whitman since 1972. In addition to his mother Rita, he is survived by his loving daughter, Molly McLellan of Taunton, His brother Thomas M....
William L. "Bill" Hurst
Jun 16, 2013
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Halifax – William L. "Bill" Hurst – 92 died Sunday June 16 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Eleanor "Ellie" (Hull) Hurst, and 40 years to the late Helen V. (Gillcrist) Hurst. Born in Boston he was the son of the late William I. and Eva (Cournyn) Hurst. He...
Mary L. (Hardy) Thompson
Jun 15, 2013
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Whitman – Mary L. (Hardy) Thompson 66 died Saturday June 15, surrounded by her loving family, in Tufts Medical Center, Boston after complications due to leukemia. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Richard "Dick" Thompson. Born in Boston, the oldest of ten children, and raised in Dorchester she was the daughter of the late Louis...
Donald R. Gough, Sr.
Jun 9, 2013
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Donald R.Gough SR., 81 of Halifax passed away on Sunday June 9, after a lengthy illness. Don was born in Milton and raised in the Quincy school systems where he graduated in 1951. Don had a passion for baseball and was an All-Star pitcher who played varsity baseball for Quincy High school and multiple baseball leagues in the...
Joseph A Lesha, Jr.
Jun 8, 2013
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Joseph A. Lesha, Jr., 50, of Rockland died at the South Shore Hospital, Saturday June 8th after a brief illness. He was the son of Joan (Molloy) Lesha and the late Joseph A. Lesha, Sr. Born in Boston, he has been a lifetime resident of Rockland and attended Rockland Schools. Joe worked as a technical solderer, for a...
