Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 24, 2024

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Carl E. Akerblom, 73, of Indiantown, Florida died on February 24th at home surrounded by his family. He fought his battle against cancer with grace and courage. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on May 4th,1950 the son of Eric Akerblom and Helen (Inglis) Akerblom, he graduated from Brockton High School in 1969 and joined the AirForce where he served...

Feb 20, 2024

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Margaret A. (Gippert) O'Brien, 68, of Whitman, Massachusetts died peacefully Tuesday. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts and daughter to the late Joseph and Mary (Keeley) Gippert. Known to many as Peg or Peggy, she was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School and Boston State College. Peggy was an educator in every sense of the word with a...

Feb 19, 2024

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Walter M. Meyer, 61, of Brockton, Massachusetts died February 19, surrounded by family, at Vibra in New Bedford, MA after declining health. Born April 6, 1962, in Hartford, CT, he spent most of his life in Brockton, Massachusetts as well as 10 plus years in Gloucester, Massachusetts with his wife. He was the son of the late Lucille...

Feb 15, 2024

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Carl Bruno, 76, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away on February 15th at the South Shore Hospital from a prolonged illness. Carl was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was the son of Giacomo and Dorothy Bruno. Carl was raised in South Boston, attended Boston Latin High School, and graduated from South Boston High School in 1965. He enlisted in...

Feb 11, 2024

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Sandra L. Marinelli, 82, of Hanson, MA passed away peacefully in her home February 11th after a long illness. Born in Cambridge in 1941 was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Healey) Grimshaw. She was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls. Worked for RH Sterns Co in Boston. She spent several years working...

Feb 9, 2024

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Daniel "Dan" T. Driscoll, Jr, 58, beloved husband of 31 years to Trisha (Swanson) Driscoll and loving father to his two sons, Alexander (24) and Luke (18) of Whitman, Massachusetts died February 9th at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 18, 1965, Dan was the son...

Feb 8, 2024

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Lorna J. Bardon, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on February 8, 2024. Daughter of the late Walter B. and Helen T. (Jones) Grant, she was born October 19, 1930 in Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Ray Bardon, to whom she was married for almost 40 years. Lorna and Ray loved...