OBITUARIES
William H. Trefry
Apr 6, 2024
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William Harold Trefry, 72, of Whitman MA, died on Saturday, April 6th surrounded by his close family in his home after a brief illness. Born in Boston to Bridie (Healy) Trefry and Harold Trefry Jr., Bill was raised in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton Public Schools. Bill took over the family tire repair business before becoming...
Patricia A. (Dauksevicz) Vandyke
Apr 6, 2024
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Patricia A. (Dauksevicz) VanDyke of Whitman passed away at home on April 6 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 20, 1936, in Hanover to Boleslaw and Rozalia (Tuniewicz) Daukszevicz, she was a devoted wife of the late Roland F. VanDyke for 63 years, loving mother to her daughters and their husbands, Michelle and Lee Malafronte of...
David F. Joubert
Apr 4, 2024
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David F. Joubert of Whitman, died on April 4th at his home for over 50 years, surrounded by friends and family. David was born in Brockton on May 7, 1938 to the late George Joubert and Hellen (Payton) Joubert. David was preceded by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Estes) Joubert. David is survived by his two sons,...
Linda R. (Bradshaw) Archibald
Mar 31, 2024
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Linda Robbins (Bradshaw) Archibald of Hanson died peacefully on March 31, 2024. Born April 10, 1940, she was the first child of Barbara Croft Bradshaw and Clinton Gladstone Bradshaw. Linda graduated from Whitman High School with highest honors, and was the Valedictorian of her class in 1958 (just as her father had been before her). She married Ernest...
Christine E. (Hanify) Coombs
Mar 26, 2024
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Christine E. (Hanify) Coombs, 78, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday March 26th at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Coombs. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1945, Christine was the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Flanagan) Hanify. She was a resident of Whitman since 1972....
Marie F. (Mula) Connolly
Mar 24, 2024
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Marie Francis Connolly, born Marie Francis Mula on June 28, 1936, in Quincy Massachusetts passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 87 in Concord, New Hampshire. She is survived by her daughter Colleen Connolly, grandson Ian Giuda, sisters Joreen Benbenek and Janice Leaman, her nieces, Cindy Leaman and Lauren Hollen, her nephew Brandon Benbenek, and...
Eileen Margaret Mary Mcnulty
Mar 23, 2024
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Eileen Margaret Mary McNulty, loving mother and grandmother passed away at Morton Hospital from C.O.P.D and C.H.F on March 23, 2024. Eileen was born on September 4, 1945, in Quincy, Massachusetts to loving parents, Patrick J. McNulty and Katherine E. McNulty. She grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of Cardinal Cushing Central High School. Eileen...
Dennis M. Hill
Mar 23, 2024
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Dennis Murray Hill, 81, of Hanson passed away Saturday, March 23 rd with his family by his side after battling a lengthy illness. He is the beloved husband to Charlene (Watt) Hill. Dennis was born in Brockton on December 18, 1942, to the late Donald and Dorothy (Varney) Hill. He was raised in Easton and graduated from Oliver...
Richard P. Ketchen
Mar 20, 2024
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Richard P. Ketchen, 74, of Whitman passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, with his beloved wife Donna (Faxon) Ketchen by his side. They had been married for 47 years. Richard was raised in Whitman and pre-deceased by his parents William and Marion Ketchen. He graduated from Whitman Hanson Regional High School, class of 1968. He furthered his education...
David R. King
Mar 15, 2024
ObituaryDavid R. "Dave" King, 79 of Hanson, passed away on March 15, 2024, with his two daughters by his side. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts on September 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Llyod and Phyllis (Maddox) King.Dave was married to his wife Lorraine for 51 years before her passing in 2022. There was not a day that...
Thomas K. O'Horo
Mar 13, 2024
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Thomas Kevin O'Horo, 79, of Middleboro, formerly of Whitman, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Tom was born in Fitchburg, MA on April 29, 1944, the son of the late Thomas M. and Helen C. (Danahey) O'Horo. Tom had a passion for furthering his education after graduating high school. From 1964-1968 he studied history...
Dennis P. Olson
Mar 10, 2024
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Dennis P. Olson, 76, of Abington, MA, passed away on March 10, 2024. He leaves behind his lovely wife Melodie (Barrows) Olson. He was born on May 4, 1947, son of the late Carlton and Marguerite (Atwood) Olson. Dennis was a well-respected businessman, owning D.P. Olson Co., specializing in home improvements. He was a dedicated individual who fought...
Richard A. Brown
Mar 10, 2024
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Richard Arthur Brown, 79, of West Wareham passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Richard was born May 24, 1944, son to the late Arthur L. and Esther M. Brown. He joined the Navy in the early 1960's during the Vietnam War era and proudly served his country for most of his lifetime. He was...
David Leighton
Mar 9, 2024
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David Leighton, 54, of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his own home on March 9th. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the summer of 1969, David was a beloved son, father, and friend. He was the second son of Irene Leighton and the proud father of two sons, Shawn Leighton and Dylan Leighton. David graduated from Charlestown High...
Fred W. Eastman
Mar 7, 2024
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Fred W. Eastman passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at the age of 73 after a long hospital stay. He was born the only son of the late Walter and Norma Eastman of Rockland, MA. Fred graduated from Rockland High School and worked as a metal fabricator. He went on to start his own business, Eastman...
James F. Cardarelli
Mar 7, 2024
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James F. Cardarelli, 80, of Brockton, died March 7th, at Milford Hospital after a sudden illness. He was raised in Rockland by Italian immigrants, Frank & Nancy Cardarelli. He graduated from Rockland District High School, in the class of 1962. Jim worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, where he met his beloved late wife, Lorraine. He was employed...
Bruce Irving Turner
Mar 6, 2024
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Bruce Irving Turner, 89, of Bedford New Hampshire, formerly of Whitman Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Ann M. (Readon) Turner and daughter Ann Marie (Turner) Smith. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on November 3, 1934 the son of the late Roy Turner Sr. and Rubena (Irving)...
Michael J. Feinstein
Mar 6, 2024
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Michael J. Feinstein 87, a longtime resident of Rockland, died peacefully Wednesday March 6th, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Barbara (O'Malley) Feinstein. Born and raised in Dorchester, one of 4 children, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose...
Michael Bierbaum
Mar 4, 2024
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Michael Bierbaum, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 90, a long-time resident of East Bridgewater, MA, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Baypointe Skilled Nursing Center in Brockton, after a period of failing health. Born in Sopron, Hungary, his family was forced by the Allies to relocate to Germany after World War II, even though his...
Penelope A. (Wheeler) Rudkin
Feb 28, 2024
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Penelope A. (Wheeler) Rudkin, 79, of Whitman, Massachusetts died peacefully on February 28th at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, and daughter to the late Robert and Marion "Maxine" (Whiting) Wheeler, she graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1962. Penny was a stay-at-home mom for many years, with a notable career as...
