OBITUARIES
Germaine "Gerri" (Ehlert) Deminico
Mar 6, 2023
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Germaine (Ehlert) DeMinico, 'loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother', originally from Hanson, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86 years. She was residing at Plymouth Harborside Healthcare in Plymouth, MA for the past 5 years. She was a homemaker for most of her adult life then...
Paul Nelson
Mar 4, 2023
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Paul Nelson, 75, died on March 4, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after receiving wonderful care at Dana Farber / South Shore Hospital. Paul had received treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia since 2013 however, an acute infection led to his hospitalization at the end of February. His family is grateful for the loving and attentive care provided...
Frances (Zablosky) Brodie
Mar 2, 2023
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Frances "Fran" Brodie, 82, of Whitman, MA died peacefully at South Shore Hospital on March 2 after a long illness. She was born in Quincy, MA to Frank and Mary Zablosky and was the older sister of William "Bill" Zablosky, all deceased. In her early career, she worked at Bethlehem Steel (Quincy), Sylvania Electric (Needham), and when she...
Sandra G. Armor
Mar 2, 2023
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ARMOR, Sandra G. Of Hingham, formerly of Whitman, passed away peacefully on March 2nd at the age of 85 with her family at her side. Sandra, lovingly known as "Sissy" was the loving and devoted wife of the late Fred W Armor. Sandra and Fred were married for 56 years, and he was the love of her life....
Brian P. Monahan
Feb 24, 2023
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Brian P. Monahan, 64, of Brockton, MA, formerly of Whitman, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2023. Born in South Weymouth, he was the son of the late Donald and Patricia Monahan. He attended Whitman Public Schools and graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Class of 1977. After High School he enlisted in the US Army and served overseas...
Craig M. "Barney" Burnett
Feb 22, 2023
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Craig "Barney" Burnett died peacefully at South Shore Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with addiction on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 49. He was predeceased by his parents, John "Jack" and Marie (Towler) Burnett, his brother, Bill, his brother in laws, Blair Cox and David Booth. Craig leaves behind his...
Lauretta (Haskell) Boyce
Feb 18, 2023
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Lauretta Jane (Haskell) Boyce, 77, of Whitman died on February 18, 2023 with her devoted husband of almost 57 years, Richard, by her side. She is also survived by her son Timothy (Jennifer) Boyce and his children Mason and Heather of Pembroke; her son Michael (Robyn) Boyce and his children Max and Megan of East Bridgewater; her daughter...
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...
