OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
Patricia Ann (Hines) Little
Aug 22, 2024
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Patricia Ann (Hines) Little, 81, of Norton, formally of Abington passed away at The Residence at Great Woods Thursday August 22, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband Norman Little Jr. She was born November 14, 1942 in Boston, daughter to the late James and Catherine (Campbell) Hines. Patricia was raised in Boston until 12...
Marylou (Reardon) Morgan
Aug 21, 2024
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Marylou "Maise" (Reardon) Morgan, 87, of Abington, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 21 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Abington on October 4, 1936 she was a lifelong resident of the Musterfield neighborhood of Abington. Daughter of Louis Reardon and Hannah (Barry) Reardon. She graduated from Abington High School in 1954 and Northeastern...
Geraldine S. (Robbins) Howie
Aug 16, 2024
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Geraldine S. (Robbins) Howie 86, of Halifax, MA passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Howie. She was the devoted mother of their 4 children. She was predeceased by her son, the late Stephen Howie. She is...
John M. Zamaitis
Aug 14, 2024
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John Michael Zamaitis, of Carver, Massachusetts, passed away on August 14th at his home from natural causes. Born in Brockton on December 24, 1958, he was the second child of John B. Zamaitis and Mary (Bunar) Zamaitis. John attended Rockland High School from 1972 to 1976. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps...
Maria M. (Darosa) Lobo
Aug 14, 2024
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Maria Margarida (DaRosa) Lobo, 85, of Halifax, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on August 14 at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Brava, Cape Verde Islands, to Joaquim Neves DaRosa and Laura Ramos DaRosa. She was the wife of the late Eugenio A. Lobo and is survived by her daughter Laura and husband Nataniel...
Mary Anne Dimestico
Aug 12, 2024
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Mary Anne (Hayes) DiMestico, 81 of Brockton, passed peacefully at home after a long period of failing health on August 12, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Brockton, August 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Anna Reagan Hayes of Whitman. After graduation in 1960 from Whitman High School, Mary Anne...
Natalie A. Campbell
Aug 9, 2024
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Natalie A. Campbell, 74, of Halifax, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 9th, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Whitman, MA, Natalie was the daughter of the late Arthur and Madeline (Smith) Forrand, and a graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School, Class of 1968. She was best known for her long tenure as a sales associate...
Richard "Rich" Parker
Aug 3, 2024
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Richard Lee ("Rich") Parker, 79, of Hanson, MA passed away on August 3, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born in San Francisco, California to his loving parents, Margaret ("Peggy") and William ("Bill") Parker. Soon after, Peggy and Bill settled down in Abington where they raised Rich and his beloved younger brother, Ron....
Dorothy F. (Alden Meekin) Leadbetter
Aug 3, 2024
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Dorothy F. (Alden Meekin) Leadbetter, 88, of Whitman, MA passed peacefully at home on August 3, 2024. Dotty was born on May 13, 1936 to the late Margaret G. (Dwyer) Alden and Ralph J. Alden of Rockland, MA. Dotty attended Rockland schools, moved to Whitman, and raised her beloved family. She is survived by her children Lorraine A....
David Russell Craig
Aug 1, 2024
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David Russell Craig of Cape Coral Fl and East Bridgewater MA passed away on August 1st, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. David was the son of the late Russell and Lucia (Elmer) Craig. David grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1961. Immediately after graduation, he joined the Marines where he served from...
Sarah Kennedy
Jul 31, 2024
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Sarah (Armitage) Kennedy of Halifax, MA passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 at the Belmont Manor Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Templemore, County Tipperary to the late William Armitage and Margaret (Connolly) Armitage. Beloved wife of the late Robert Everett Kennedy. Loving mother of Aisling (Kennedy) Morrissey and her husband John of Concord, Liam...
Joan Soper
Jul 31, 2024
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It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of Joan Soper, the kindest, most caring, and loving mother and Nana. Joan left us on July 31st, surrounded by her family and the love she so generously gave throughout her life. Joan was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and selflessness. She dedicated her life...
Frederick M. "Fred" Small
Jul 29, 2024
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Frederick M. Small, 60, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29th after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Born in Milton, Massachusetts on January 9, 1964, he was the son of the late Alyce (Freedman) Small and the late Monte Small. Fred graduated from Brockton High School and turned his passion for...
Meredith Pompeo
Jul 27, 2024
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Meredith Christine Pompeo, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away on July 27th. She was 45. She was born on July 30th, 1978 in Quincy. She was raised in Whitman where she graduated from high school in 1996. Meredith resided most of her life in Whitman. Meredith was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and auntie. She was the wife...
Lorraine Kane
Jul 23, 2024
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Lorraine E. (Heigham) Kane, 70, of East Bridgewater, MA, passed away on July 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family, due to complications with pneumonia. Born in Boston, Lorraine (Rain) was the second daughter of the late William (Bill) and Margaret (Betty) Heigham. She lived her early years in Brockton prior to the family moving to the Elmwood section...
James A. Loring
Jul 20, 2024
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James "Jimmy" Augustus Loring, age 71 of Hingham, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024 surrounded by love. He was born on February 6th, 1953 to George and Barbara (Dorey) Loring in Brockton, MA. He was raised in Whitman, MA and spent the majority of his time in town throughout his life. He attended Whitman-Hanson Regional High School,...
Ann A. (Kailher) Richard
Jul 20, 2024
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Ann Arline (Kailher) Richard passed away at her home in West Bridgewater on July 20th, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer, three weeks after her husband Tom left this world in the same manner. In keeping with how she lived her life, in her final days Ann was surrounded by family and friends in the warm, welcoming...
Dorothy Gillis Momaney
Jul 20, 2024
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Dorothy Gillis Momaney, 99, of Hinsdale, N.H. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 at the All American Assisted Living Community in Hanson, MA. where she was lovingly cared for by the staff at All American and members of the Sunset Hospice team. Born on July 13, 1925 in Boston,MA she was the daughter of Duncan and Catherine...
John R. Dominici
Jul 18, 2024
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John Robert Dominici, 85 of Abington, MA passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington, MA after a long illness. He was born and raised in Boston, MA on March 21,1939 to the late Giovanni and Rena (Caffanges) Dominici. After graduating high school, John served in the US Army where he was stationed in...
David A. Torrey
Jul 17, 2024
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David A. Torrey, 61, of Kingston MA passed away on Wednesday, July 17th at Boston Medical after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and was cherished by so many. Born in Plymouth, MA he was son of the late Roger Torrey and Jean (Paine) Torrey. He was predeceased by his Brother...
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