OBITUARIES
Valeda (Martin) Paulding
Feb 14, 2023
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Valeda "Pudie" Anita (Martin) Paulding of Whitman, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at the young age of 91. Pudie was reunited on Valentines Day with her beloved husband, the late Cornelius "Putsy" Gilman Paulding. Born in Brockton she's the daughter of the late Leo J. & Anita A. Martin, also of Whitman. "Pudie" had...
David Michael Inglis
Feb 13, 2023
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David M. Inglis, 76, of Whitman, passed away at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on February 13, 2023 after a period of failing health. He was a direct descendant from two different families on the Mayflower. David was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen (Blomquist) Inglis, and his parents, the late George Loring Inglis...
Doris T. Fuller
Feb 12, 2023
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Doris T. Fuller, 96, of Boston, died on February 12th in the St. Patrick Manor in Framingham, peacefully. She was the daughter of the late Harold J. Fuller and Florence (Youd) Fuller. She grew up in Whitman and then moved to Boston most of her life. Doris led a rich and adventurist life, dedicating her professional life to...
Margaret "Mary" (Mcgarry) Gardner
Feb 10, 2023
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Margaret Mary Gardner, 62, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away on February 10th at Good Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by so many of her loved ones, after a brief illness, but long battle with Dementia. Born in Halifax, MA in 1960 as the second youngest child and only daughter to the late Edward McGarry and Virginia (Bonney) McGarry, Mary graduated...
William L. Richards
Feb 9, 2023
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William L. Richards 84, of East Bridgewater died unexpectedly, Thursday February 9. He was the beloved husband of thirty-five years to Joann (McDermand) Richards. Born in Weymouth and raised in Abington, he was the son of the late Horace and Mildred (Blaisdell) Richards, and a graduate of Abington High School. Bill furthered his education attending Wentworth Institute of...
Ethel "Gloria" (Shenett) Perkins-Hellpap
Feb 9, 2023
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Ethel "Gloria" (Shenett) Perkins-Hellpap, 92, of Whitman, Massachusetts, transitioned to her eternal life on February 9, 2023 after a brief illness at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was born on July 6, 1930 in Abington, Massachusetts. The daughter of Edith (Pike) Shenett and Jerrod Shenett. Predeceased by her sister Geraldine Lincoln formerly of Rockland. Sister to Edward Shenett...
Diane (Demers) Bassett
Feb 4, 2023
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Diane (Demers) Bassett, of Brockton, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at the Colony Center Rehab, in Abington. Diane was a beloved wife to the late Michael Bassett Sr., the two had been married for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Demers and Irene (Ellis) Demers. Diane grew up in West Bridgewater in her...
Thomas J. Connolly, Jr.
Feb 2, 2023
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Thomas J. Connolly, Jr., age 73, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on February 2nd, 2023. Tom was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1949 to the late Regina and Thomas J. Connolly Sr. He grew up in West Roxbury and was in the first graduating class from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1967. Tom was a proud U.S....
Edward Francis Richard Mccoy
Feb 2, 2023
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Edward Francis Richard McCoy, 84 of Hanson, Massachusetts died unexpectedly on February 2nd, at South Shore Hospital. He is predeceased by his wife of 47 years Norma McCoy. Born in Roxbury, the only son of John and Anna (Waters) McCoy, he was a proud graduate of Dorchester High (Dunbar Academy) and spent many years working for the United...
Laurie (Thomson) Ormond
Jan 31, 2023
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Laurie (Thomson) Ormond, of Stoughton, formerly of Whitman, died Tuesday January 31 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Daniel Ormond. Family and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service on Saturday February 25 at 10 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Full...
Kevin M. Smith, Sr.
Jan 28, 2023
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Kevin Michael Smith Sr., 59 of Rehoboth, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023. Kevin was born in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Harvey A. Smith Jr. and Marjorie L. (Johnson) (Smith) Kessinger. He grew up in Whitman and attended the Weymouth Technical High School, graduating in 1981. He went on to join the sheet metal workers...
Robert R. "Bob" Perry, Sr.
Jan 26, 2023
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Robert R. Perry, Sr., "Bob", passed away peacefully at home January 26, 2023 in the comfort of his own bed and loving arms of his family and friends, and surrounded by his beloved dogs Brady, Oreo and Maverick, after fighting a long tough 10-year battle with Dementia. Robert was born in Whitman, Massachusetts to the late Lurana D....
Thomas J. "Tom" Callanan
Jan 23, 2023
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Thomas "Tom" J. Callanan, 61, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth after a brief illness. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1962 and son of the late Robert Callanan Sr. and Leona (Allen) Callanan, Tom was raised in Whitman, Massachusetts and attended Whitman Hanson Regional High School. After a...
John C. Naugler
Jan 21, 2023
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John C. Naugler, 43, of Abington, died on January 21 unexpectantly. Johnnie was the middle child of late Frank A. Naugler Sr. and Jeanne Naugler (Akusis). He is survived by his beautiful daughters, Ariana and Aleah. He was the little brother to Frank A. Naugler Jr. and big brother to Lorraine A. Lady (Naugler). He was the grandson...
Walter K. Easttey
Jan 21, 2023
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Walter "Wally" K. Easttey, 69, of Rockland, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023. He was at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. "Wally" was born January 8, 1954 in Brockton, MA. He was a Master Electrician, and self-employed doing electrical contracting for many years. Walter is a graduate of Abington High School; Class of...
Frances (Torrey) Borden
Jan 20, 2023
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Frances (Torrey) Borden, 99, of Whitman, died peacefully on January 20, 2023, at the Life Care Center, West Bridgewater after a period of declining health. A life long resident of Whitman, Frances was born June 15, 1923, to the late Howard F. Torrey and Maud L. (Francis) Torrey. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Borden...
Robert S. "Bob" Smalley, Jr
Jan 16, 2023
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Robert S. Smalley Jr, 63, of Whitman, passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 after suffering a short period of declining health and two strokes. "Bob", a beloved husband to Lynne Randall Smalley, his lifelong partner and best friend. The two had been married for 33 years and were inseparable. He was survived by his parents, Robert and...
Karen M. Anderson-Rainey
Jan 15, 2023
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We are grieved to share Karen M. Anderson-Rainey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 76. Karen is survived by her husband Al Rainey, her children Bob Anderson Jr, Todd Anderson, Kristin Rancourt and their families. She has ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren and her...
Henry F. Peters, Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
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Henry F. Peters Jr, 89, of Pembroke Massachusetts died peacefully at his home on January 12. Born in Abington, Massachusetts in 1933 and son of Henry F. Peters and Lila (Fongeallaz) Peters, he graduated from Northeastern University in 1963, which he attended on the GI bill after service in the Air Force during the Korean War. Henry was...
Lorraine V. Leventuk
Jan 11, 2023
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Lorraine Leventuk, 87, of Abington, Massachusetts died on January 11 at South Shore Hospital after a long illness. Born in Abington, Massachusetts in 1935, Lorraine was the daughter of Veronica Leventuk. After high school she spent 35 years working for AT&T rising from a telephone operator to management. She was a loving caretaker to her sisters, niece and...
