OBITUARIES
John E. Brooks
May 26, 2023
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John E. Brooks, 89, of East Bridgewater, MA passed away suddenly on May 26, 2023 at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth MA. Born in Hyannis, MA, son of John E. and Isabel E. (Studley) Brooks, he was raised and educated in Rockland, MA, a graduate of Rockland High School class of 1951. He continued his education at Wentworth Institute...
James H. Fox
May 14, 2023
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James H Fox, born April 8, 1938, in Whitman, MA, passed away on May 14. He was married for 60 years to Betty Jane (Calloway) Fox who predeceased him in 2018. Their love for and dedication to each other was a model for their children, Kelly and James, creating a warm and cherished home for their extended family...
Marion T. (Hynes) Deftos
May 13, 2023
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It is with a heavy heart full of both love and sadness that we remember Marion (Hynes) Deftos, who passed away at the age of 96. Marion was the daughter of the late James and Angie (Hamm) Hynes, and the wife of the late Thomas Deftos. Marion's legacy lives on through her three sons, Ron Crisona of Brockton,...
Mark A. Pellegrini
May 10, 2023
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Mark Anthony Pellegrini, of Bridgewater, MA passed unexpectedly at his home on May 10, 2023. Born in Brockton MA, he is survived by his siblings Vincent and Cheryl. He graduated from Southeastern Votec. He was an amazing fabricator and builder. He used his skills on everything, if it was broken, Mark could fix it. Mark was the most...
Ellen M. (Dennett) Donovan
May 9, 2023
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Ellen Marie (Dennett) Donovan, 68, of Hanson, Massachusetts, died on May 9, 2023. She was surrounded by her family as she transitioned from her life here on earth to join her first-born son and all those who went before her. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Ellen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April...
Wayne D. Barton
May 7, 2023
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Wayne Daryl Barton, age 95, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday May 7th after a brief stay at the Sachem Rehab, formerly the Hallmark Nursing Home. Wayne was born on October 20, 1927 to Lawrence and Mary (Holycross) Barton in Puyallup, Washington. Wayne attended Bryant school, Jason Lee Junior High, and Stadium High School all in...
David M. Burns
May 7, 2023
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David M. Burns, 79, died peacefully on Sunday May 7. He was the beloved husband of the late Janet M. (Smith) Burns. Raised in Fairhaven and Abington, he was the son of the late Milton and Jane (Mitchell) Burns. David graduated from Abington High in 1961 and later Northeastern University in 1976. He also served in the United...
Robert Boucher
May 2, 2023
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Robert "Bobby" J. Boucher, 56, of Carver, Massachusetts, a loving father, passed away at home unexpectedly on May 2, 2023. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on August 3, 1966, he was the of son of the late Richard Boucher and late Victoria (Walmsley) Boucher. Bob graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1984 and attended Bridgewater State College. Bob...
Kevin J. Lindvall
May 1, 2023
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Kevin J. Lindvall, 57, of Whitman, Massachusetts died peacefully in his home on Monday May 1st. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1965, he was well loved by his parents Wendy (Schauffler) Lindvall and the late David Lindvall, and many friends and family. He graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1983 and was a long-time hard worker at...
Lois C. (Olson) Clergy
Apr 29, 2023
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Lois Carole (Olson) Clergy, 87, of Whitman passed away peacefully at her home on April 29th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Clergy, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Brockton in 1936 to the late Leonard and Mary (Beary) Olson, Lois was the youngest...
John H. Parsons
Apr 27, 2023
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John Harris Parsons, 76, of Englewood, FL, formerly of Rockland, MA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 27, 2023. John was born on March 31, 1947 in Brockton, MA. He was raised in Whitman, MA. and was a graduate of Whitman Hanson High School, Class of 1965. John enjoyed the outdoors, long walks, traveling and his...
Marylou (Toomey) Nickerson
Apr 23, 2023
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MaryLou (Toomey) Nickerson, 79, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed early morning on Sunday, April 23rd. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1943 and raised in Winthrop, Massachusetts, she was the eldest daughter of the late Catherine (Harte) Toomey and the late Joseph Toomey. She was the wife of the late Louis Nickerson and was the sister of Janet DiMento, Jo-Ann...
Diane C. (Smart) Mills
Apr 23, 2023
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Diane C. (Smart) Mills, 71 of Whitman, MA passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital surrounded by family after a sudden illness. She was the beloved wife of James M. Mills of 45 years. She leaves behind two daughters, Lindsay Grasso of Hanson and Amy Mills of Whitman. Loving Grandmother to Emerson Grasso, Aiden Grasso, Gavin Grasso,...
Elizabeth J. (Grant) Smith
Apr 20, 2023
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Elizabeth "Betty" Smith (Grant) 81 of Whitman, passed peacefully on April 20th surrounded by family. Born in Boston, MA to the late William Grant and the late Mary (Daly) Grant. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband William "Bill" Smith, son William "Billy" M. Smith, and her siblings: Ann Marie Briggs, Mary Haggerty and William "Tucky"...
Marjorie D. (Bonvie) Lewis
Apr 17, 2023
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Marjorie D. Lewis, 97, of Whitman, Massachusetts died on April 17th at home after a period of declining health. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emily (Cotie) Bonvie. Marjorie was raised and educated in Cambridge Mass. She married Allen C. Lewis and together they had three children. They lived...
Barbara (Gates) Wells
Apr 9, 2023
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Barbara Gates Wells, affectionately known as GG, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023, with her husband and children in attendance. Barbara was born on August 4, 1932, and attended Abington schools, graduating as class valedictorian. She then attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she was honored with the title of Winter Carnival Queen in...
David Dennis Griffin
Apr 7, 2023
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David D. Griffin, died peacefully at his home in Middleboro on Friday April 7. He was the loving husband of Janet (Derby) Griffin for 45 years. Devoted father of Danielle Griffin of Middleboro and the late Andrea Griffin. Born April 1, 1956 in Brockton and raised and educated in Whitman, he was the son of the late Dennis...
Eleanor R. "Ellie" (Dwyer) Norman
Apr 6, 2023
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Eleanor R. "Ellie" Norman, 84, of Rockland, MA died on April 6, 2023 after a period of failing health. Born in Dorchester, MA, daughter of the late Dorothy Dwyer and the late William Dwyer, she graduated from Dorchester High School in 1956. She spent most of her working years with Verizon. Ellie maintained a wide circle of friends...
William Everett Lewis, Jr.
Apr 6, 2023
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William "Bill" Everett Lewis Jr., 81, formerly of Natick, MA, passed peacefully on April 6, 2023, at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton, MA of Alzheimer's disease. Born on August 8, 1941, to the late William and Bertha (Warren) Lewis, he spent his childhood in Weymouth, MA and graduated from Weymouth High School in 1959. Voted "Most Intellectual"...
Michael Bird
Apr 4, 2023
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Michael P. Bird, 59, of Halifax, MA passed away Tuesday, April 4. He was born in Plymouth, MA, raised in Oxford, MA and resided in Halifax the past 29 years. Michael leaves his wife of 35 years, Susan (Sprague) Bird; his parents Walter C. Bird Sr. and Mary K. (Nava) Bird; his brothers, Mark E. and his wife...
