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David James Chiros

David James Chiros

Mar 14, 2023

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David James Chiros, age 40, passed away on January 28, 2023 after a long and brave battle with addiction. He never stopped fighting and his family never stopped loving. David is now at peace in God's loving arms, reunited with his dear father, George "Nicky" and his beloved aunt, Ilean "Neanie". David grew up in the town of...

Marjorie I. (Jetter) Foley

Marjorie I. (Jetter) Foley

Mar 13, 2023

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Marjorie I. (Jetter) Foley, passed away peacefully at home on Monday evening, March 13 with her two loving daughters at her bedside. Marjorie was born on November 23, 1934 to the late Harry and Helen (Hildebrante) Jetter. She was raised in Quincy where she attended Quincy schools. In her adult years she married her "one true love", William...

Marsha L. Conway

Marsha L. Conway

Mar 10, 2023

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Marsha L. Conway, 64, a longtime resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Friday March 10th at her home in Rockland. She was born in Brockton, and raised in Whitman, she was the daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Schnyer) Conway. She attended Whitman-Hanson High School, and later for many years, worked for Whitman Tool & Die as...

James J. (Jim) Kenney

James J. (Jim) Kenney

Mar 8, 2023

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James J. (Jim) Kenney, 73, of Rockland passed away Wednesday , March 8th , after a brief illness. He joins his wife, the love of his life, Margaret Kenney. He is survived by his two children, Evelyn Leite & Eric Kenney and his wife Stephanie, all of Rockland & his brother Bernie Kenney and his wife Jean of...

Charles William Reed, Jr.

Charles William Reed, Jr.

Mar 7, 2023

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Charles William Reed, Jr. "Snoozie" 80, of Whitman, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2023. He spent his last days surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Boston, MA on October 9, 1942 to Pauline (Cole) Amrock and Charles W. Reed Sr., he graduated from Boston Trade High School in 1962 and was a...

Germaine "Gerri" (Ehlert) Deminico

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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....

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