OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
Vivian F. Crowley
Jan 14, 2024
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Vivian F. CROWLEY, 80, of Whitman, passed away Sunday January 14th, after a period of failing health. Born April 27,1943 and a lifelong resident of Whitman, she was the beloved daughter to the late M. Francis and Vivian (Pickett) Crowley. Vivian attended Whitman schools, and attended St. Patrick HS in Brockton. Her love for learning led her to...
Alan P. Lajoie
Jan 12, 2024
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Alan P. Lajoie, 74, of Westboro, Massachusetts died on Friday, January 12th, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, MA. after a short illness. He was born in Brockton, MA in 1949, and was the second son of Philip and Glenn Lajoie. Alan graduated from Whitman Hanson Regional High School in 1966. He retired as a manufacturing technician...
Donal Curtin
Jan 12, 2024
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In Loving Memory of Donal Curtin (March 26, 1935 - January 12, 2024) Donal Curtin, born in 1935 to a family of 11 in Cork City, Ireland, faced the challenges of growing up in a busy house amongst poverty. A spirited troublemaker in his youth, at 18, he chose a different path and enlisted in the US Marines...
Jeremy M. Nelson
Jan 10, 2024
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Jeremy Mark Nelson passed away on January 10th, at Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. After years of battling cardiac problems, he unfortunately lost the fight. He was a lifelong Bridgewater resident and was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. He worked on the Grounds Crew at Stonehill College for over 10 years. Jeremy adored...
John F. Lynch
Jan 10, 2024
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John F. Lynch, 92 of Whitman Massachusetts, formerly of Dorchester, died on January 10th, at Alliance Healthcare in Braintree. Son of Jeremiah and Sheila (Long) Lynch, brother of Sheila Hicks of Whitman, brother of the late Mary I. Kelly, Kevin Lynch, and Kenneth Lynch. Brother-in-law and dear friend to the late John D. Hicks of Whitman and Uncle...
Gail M. (Ripley) Miller
Jan 7, 2024
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Gail Meredith (Ripley) Miller, 80, of Middleboro, MA, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Her devoted husband of nearly 58 years, Donald (Don) Miller, and constant canine companion Bella were by her side. Gail had courageously battled ovarian cancer for the past six years, rallying through several...
Thomas F. Wisdom
Jan 1, 2024
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Thomas (Tom) Francis Wisdom, 68, passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida on January 1st, 2024. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to his parents Francis (Frank) and Mary (McKenna) Wisdom, Tom was a dedicated professional who worked many years in local restaurant chains in Massachusetts and Florida. He became just as passionate in his second career in real...
George M. Dunn
Dec 30, 2023
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George M. Dunn, 89, of Whitman passed away Saturday December 30th, 2023 at the South Shore Hospital. George was born July 2, 1934 in Plymouth, son to the late Everett Dunn and Myrtle Chandler. He went on to proudly serve our country for the United States Navy in 1954, where he served overseas for two years. He worked...
Cassandra D. Emery
Dec 30, 2023
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Cassandra Dawn Emery, 31, sadly passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2023, in Providence Rhode Island. Cassie was born on December 24th, 1992, in Quincy, MA. She always hated being born the day before Christmas and never hesitated to let you know it. Cassie graduated from Whitman-Hanson High School in 2011. She went on to receive her associates...
Gilbert W. Grabowski
Dec 30, 2023
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Gilbert William Grabowski ascended to heaven, at 84 years old, surrounded by his family on December 30, 2023, after a short illness. He joined his wife Sandra Marie Grabowski 6/9/42-5/20/2000. He was born and raised in Detroit, MI. Gil joined the Navy after an education at a catholic high school and proudly served on the USS Essex in...
Malcolm E. Gurney, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
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Malcolm E. Gurney Sr., loving and devoted husband and father, 88, of Weymouth passed away peacefully on Saturday December 30th. Born in Somerville Massachusetts in 1935 to the late Merlin and Ethel (Munro) Gurney, he was the brother to predeceased Alan Gurney of Newbury, Vermont. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 67 years, Regina (Dolliver) Gurney of...
Robert D. Berry
Dec 24, 2023
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Robert D. Berry, 69, of Pembroke, Massachusetts passed away at home after a hard-fought battle with cancer on December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born July 5, 1954, the son of Priscilla D. Berry and the late L. Raymond Berry, he graduated from Weymouth South High School in 1972 and later went on to...
Robert E. Horte
Dec 19, 2023
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Robert E. Horte, 90, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the South Shore Hospital on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Robert was born on June 4,1933 to Howard and Laverna (Chandler) Horte. Robert was born in the Brockton Hospital and lived his entire life in Whitman. After graduating high school, Robert earned a degree in...
Clifford F. Andrews
Dec 18, 2023
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Clifford F. Andrews, 65, a resident of Hanson, MA and West Charleston, VT, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Abington, MA after a long illness. Cliff was born in Brockton and raised in Hanson. He was the son of Phyllis M. Andrews (French) and the late Robert H. Andrews. Cliff...
Nancy M. (Jacobson) Dunbar
Dec 18, 2023
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Nancy Marie (Jacobson) Dunbar, 79, of Abington, passed away Monday December 18th, surrounded by her loving family at Queen Anne's Corner Nursing Home in Hingham. Nancy was born in 1944, the first child of Robert and Dorothy Jacobson, then of Quincy, then Abington and Hanover MA, Maryland and finally in Carver, MA. Other than a few years spent...
Norma (Caron) Whitmore
Dec 17, 2023
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Norma (Caron) Whitmore of West Bridgewater MA, formerly of East Bridgewater, MA and Intervale NH, passed away peacefully at AccentCare Hospice Center on December 17, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in 1937 in Quincy MA, the oldest daughter of Norman and Eleanor (Strout) Caron. Norma grew up in the Wollaston section of Quincy and graduated...
Edward G. Cavicchi, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
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Edward G. Cavicchi Jr. of Plymouth, formerly Whitman and East Bridgewater, passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 71, surrounded by his family at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Ed was a man of quiet strength, intelligence, and integrity. He was admired by his family, patients, and community as a kind, generous, and...
Mary C. (Walsh) O'Brien
Dec 14, 2023
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Mary C. (Walsh) O'Brien, 99, of Braintree, passed away Thursday December 14th, 2023. She was the beloved wife to the late Francis W. O'Brien. Mary was born May 3, 1924 in South Boston, where she grew up and graduated high school from. She was the daughter to the late Thomas and Mary (McCarthy) Walsh. In 1944 Mary and...
Marcia (Hallett) Ross
Dec 12, 2023
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Marcia Ann (Hallett) Ross, 82, of Hanson, MA, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Marcia was born to Carleton and Elizabeth Hallett on August 24, 1941. She grew up and attended schools in Dorchester and Jeanne D'Arc in Milton, and after graduating from high school, Marcia attended Boston...
Thomas Alves
Dec 10, 2023
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Alves, a beloved 72-year-old partner, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend on December 10th, 2023. Thomas was born on June 28th, 1951, and he left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends. Thomas led a life filled with great love for his family,...
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