OBITUARIES
Shirley E. (Wade) Smart
Jun 6, 2023
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Shirley E. (Wade) Smart 91, a longtime resident of Rockland and Hanson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 6. She was the beloved wife of fifty-eight years to the late Richard R. Smart. Born in Weymouth, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Wade. Shirley was a graduate of Rockland High School, Class of 1950....
Carol A. (Petti) Dicarli
Jun 5, 2023
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Carol A. DiCarli (Petti), 81, of Abington, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5 at South Shore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Americo "Mickey" Petti and Gloria (Celia) Petti, Carol graduated from Brockton High School in 1960. She was employed by Massasoit Community College in Student Activities for...
Mabel (Bell) Sawyer
Jun 4, 2023
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Mabel Kathryn Sawyer passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born on January 6, 1943, in Brockton, MA to John and Katherine Bell. Mabel was a beloved wife of 48 years to Curtis Sawyer and a caring sister to her late sister, Nancy Stewart....
Paul R. Holmes
May 31, 2023
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Paul Holmes, 79 years old, of Bourne MA, formerly of Hanson, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday May 31, 2023, after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma cancer. Paul was a loving and devoted husband to Pamela for 60 years. His love of family was immeasurable. He was the loving father to Christopher Holmes...
Theodora "Teddi" Florence Casey
May 28, 2023
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Theodora Florence Casey "Teddi" of Whitman and Chatham died peacefully at her home in Whitman on Sunday, May 28. Born May 12, 1929, she was the only child of Florence Bradshaw (Packard) Ryan and Al Packard. Teddi graduated from Whitman High School with honors in 1947, went on to take several business courses, and worked for the New...
Edith (D'Arpino) Lincoln
May 27, 2023
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Edith (D'Arpino) Lincoln, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday May 27th after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife to the late Howard Lincoln for 68 years. Born in East Bridgewater and raised in Whitman, she was the daughter to the late Frederico and Augustina (Batti) D'Arpino. Edith was a graduate of Whitman High School, class of 1945....
Sandra (Reed) Mccracken
May 27, 2023
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Sandra J. (Reed) McCracken, 79 of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts died peacefully on May 27 at home surrounded by loving family. Sandra affectionately called Mimsey; was born in South Boston, Massachusetts on October 8, 1943 to Pauline (Cole) Amrock and Charles W. Reed Sr. Sandra grew up with pride in Southie and her siblings; where she developed her love...
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,...
