OBITUARIES
Pamela A. Paragona
Feb 19, 2012
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Pamela A. Paragona, age 60, of Abington, passed away peacefully, at home, with her family at her side on February 19, 2012, after a yearlong, courageous battle with cancer. Pam was the devoted wife to Lou Paragona, to whom she was married to for 40 years, and the loving mother of her daughters, Holly Messner and her husband...
Jeffrey A. Taylor, Sr.
Feb 16, 2012
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Halifax – Jeffrey A. Taylor, Sr. 52 of Halifax, formerly of Whitman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 16. He is survived by his loving children Heather M. Taylor, Jennifer L. Kealey and her husband Justin and Jeffrey A. Taylor, Jr. and their mother June Taylor all of Halifax, and his grandchildren whom he adored Thomas Reed and...
William R. Ketchen
Feb 12, 2012
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Whitman – William R. Ketchen 97 a 60 year resident of Whitman died Sunday February 12 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to the late Marion (Wyman) Ketchen. Born in Boston and raised in Plymouth he was the son of the late William and Ethel (White) Ketchen and a graduate...
Norman E. Little, Jr.
Feb 9, 2012
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Abington – Norman E. Little Jr. died at the age of 72 at home on Thursday February 9 surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Patricia (Hines) Little. Born in Brockton and raised in Rockland he was the son of the late Norman E. and...
Jean A. Oicles
Feb 7, 2012
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Jean A. (Hutchings) (Buckman) Oicles 80, of Halifax, formerly of Tewksbury, Antrim, NH and East Bridgewater died Tuesday February 7th in the Life Care Center of Plymouth surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife and soul mate of Ralph Oicles, who predeceased her in July. They were married for over 60 years....
Frances V. Sansone
Feb 6, 2012
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Frances V. (Pagano) Sansone, 79, of Whitman died Monday February 6th at home surrounded by her family, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Sansone. Born and raised in Dorchester, Frances was always active in her parish community. After graduating high school, Frances went to work for E.F. Hutton...
Barbara E. (Sproules) Ball
Jan 24, 2012
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Carver – Barbara E. (Sproules) Ball 78, died Tuesday January 24 after a period of failing health. She was "The Bride" for 57 years to Robert K. Ball. Born in Boston and raised in Randolph she was the daughter of the late William and Felicia (Szubzda) Sproules and a graduate of Stetson High School in Randolph. Before her...
Carlton P. "Carl" Torrey
Jan 23, 2012
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Carlton P. Torrey, Jr., 83 of Halifax, passed away Monday January 23rd surrounded by his family at the Bay Path Nursing & Rehab Center in Duxbury. He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Hill) Torrey. Carl was born in Brockton and brought up in Duxbury, son of the late Carlton and Ethel (Howe) Torrey. He was a...
Leslie W. Holbrook
Jan 18, 2012
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Hobe Sound, Florida – Leslie Warren Holbrook 89, formerly of Whitman, died Wednesday January 18 in Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 20 years to Carolyn (Fraser) Holbrook. Born and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Mahan) Holbrook and a graduate of Whitman High Class...
Hazel M. Chaney
Jan 13, 2012
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Whitman – Hazel M. Chaney 92 a lifelong resident of Whitman died Friday January 13 after a period of failing health. Born in Halifax and raised in Whitman she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Nash) Chaney and a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1936. Before her retirement Hazel had worked for over...
Walter W. Blanchard, Jr
Jan 12, 2012
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Plymouth – Walter W. Blanchard, Jr. 90, a longtime resident of Plymouth and formerly of Whitman, died Thursday January 12 after a period of failing health. A proud veteran of WW II, Walter had served in the US Marines from 1939-1945. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held Tuesday January 24 at...
Norma J. (Greenwald) Gear
Jan 9, 2012
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Rockland – Norma J. (Greenwald) Gear 70 passed away peacefully Monday January 9. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael C. Gear. Born and raised in Melrose she was the daughter of the late George C. and Marion V. (Muse) Greenwald and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1959. Norma had been a resident...
Lawrence T. "Larry" Wright,
Jan 6, 2012
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Lawrence T. "Larry" Wright, 78, of Whitman, passed away unexpectedly January 6th in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Geraldine (Robbins) Wright. He was born in Lynn, brought up in Rockland, son of the late Lawrence T. and Josephine (Mahoney) Wright. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army,...
Kenneth T. Sheehan
Jan 5, 2012
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Whitman – Kenneth T. Sheehan, Sr. 76 a longtime resident of Whitman died Thursday January 5 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Boston he was the son of the late Thomas and Cathy (Walsh) Sheehan. Ken had been a resident of Whitman for over 42 years and for 35 years he had worked locally as a...
Helen L. (Fisher) Ripley
Jan 3, 2012
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Abington – Helen L. (Fisher) Ripley 95, a longtime resident of Abington and co-owner of the former Rip's Wholesale, Inc. in Abington, died peacefully with her two loving children at her side in her last home, the Norwell Knoll Nursing Facility, on Tuesday January 3. She was the beloved wife of the late Meredith L. Ripley. Born in...
Ronald E. "Ron" Cole
Dec 30, 2011
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Hanson – Ronald E. "Ron" Cole 55, a longtime resident of Hanson passed away unexpectedly Friday December 30. He was the husband of 29 years to Patricia Joyce-Cole. Born and raised in New Jersey he was the son of the late Harold and Patricia (Deery) Cole. From New Jersey, Ron had moved to Florida, where he lived for...
Barbara M. (Hamilton) Brown
Dec 28, 2011
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Whitman – Barbara M. (Hamilton) Brown, 85 died Wednesday December 28 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Brown. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mary (Whitcomb) Hamilton and a graduate of Brockton High. Barbara continued her education, earning her Bachelor's...
Shirley (Tero) Stanchina
Dec 22, 2011
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Whitman – Shirley (Tero) Stanchina 85, died Thursday December 22nd on her 85th Birthday, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Stanchina. Born and raised in Whitman, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Doris (Sandborn) Tero. Shirley loved to garden, sew, knit, crochet paint and do...
Irene L. (Chmiela) Stachowski
Dec 20, 2011
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Whitman – Irene L. (Chmiela) Stachowski 90, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday December 20th in the St. Joseph Manor in Brockton. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Stachowski. Born and raised in the Hyde Park section of Boston she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Szewcryk) Chmiela, and a graduate...
Melvin Libby
Dec 20, 2011
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Abington – Melvin Libby 89, a lifelong resident of Abington, died Tuesday December 20 surrounded by his loving family after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth C. (Calderara) Libby. Born and raised in Abington he was the son of the late Herbert and Elsena (Cobbett) Libby and a graduate of...
