OBITUARIES
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...
Coleman Nee Sr,
Jul 16, 2024
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Coleman J. Nee, Sr. 88, of Sarasota, FL passed away on July 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1935, in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland, the son of Patrick and Bridget Nee. Coleman was a proud professional truck driver and member of Teamsters Local 25 primarily working for Hemingway Transport and Burke...
Karin A. (Barkley) Johnson
Jul 14, 2024
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Karin A. (Barkley) Johnson of Hanson MA, sadly passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the age of 77. She was the daughter of the late Merle C. Barkley and Murial D. (Meader) Barkley of Hanson. Karin worked 40 years for Head Start Self Help as a family advocate. Karin graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High school. She earned...
Joyce E. Relleva
Jul 10, 2024
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Joyce E. Relleva, 80, of Hanson, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on July 10th at Bay Path Rehabilitation in Duxbury after a brief illness. Born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts on August 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Holyoke and Florence L. Staples. Joyce was a CNA at Brae Burn Nursing Home for many years. She...
Barbara L. (Innocenti) Healy
Jul 6, 2024
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Barbara L. (Innocenti) Healy, 73 of Whitman, passed away on July 6, after losing her battle with Dementia. She was born in the "Brickyard" section of Lynn to the late Frederick A. Innocenti and Norma Innocenti-Morley. Barbara was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. On May 2, 1971, she married the love of her life Bob Healy...
William F. Benner Iii
Jul 4, 2024
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William Frederick Benner III, 63, of Whitman, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 4, 2024 at South Shore Hospital. Born in Boston on August 3, 1960, the first son of the late William Benner Jr. and late Jeannette (Maloof) Benner. Billy grew up in Jamaica Plain, later moving to Savin Hill where he attended...
Dennis Lozzi
Jul 3, 2024
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Dennis Lozzi, 97, of Kingston, formerly of Whitman passed away Wednesday, Jul 3, 2024. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Catherine (D'Arpino) Lozzi. Dennis was the son of the late Ercole and Elvira (Paolino) Lozzi. He grew up in Boston during his early life and attended Brighton High School, which he graduated from. Dennis later moved to...
Robert L. Pierce
Jun 29, 2024
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Robert "Bob" L Pierce, 79, of Bridgewater, passed away unexpectedly June 29th, 2024, at South Shore Hospital. After a major stroke in 2016, Bob fought tenaciously to regain his independence despite the odds against him. Born in Bridgewater, MA February 22nd 1945, Robert was the son of the late Lewis J. Pierce and Josephine (Luiz) Pierce of Brockton,...
