OBITUARIES
Ernest J. Morgan
May 16, 2025
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Ernest "Ernie" J. Morgan, 90, a longtime resident of Abington, Massachusetts passed away May 16th at South Shore Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Whitman, Massachusetts on March 3, 1935, son of Arthur Morgan and Madeline (Frasier) Morgan. He graduated from Whitman High School in 1953 and Boston University in 1960 with the GI Bill...
Margaret "Peg" Rose
May 15, 2025
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Margaret (Peg) Rose a beloved mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully May 15, 2025 with her loving daughters by her side. She was 89. Pegs warm presence and caring nature left an undeniable mark on all that knew her. Pegs love for her family was unparalleled, and she often expressed this through the time she...
Gordon N. Sanderson
May 14, 2025
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Gordon N. Sanderson, affectionately known as Gramps, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital on May 14, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children. Gordon "Don" was born on May 29, 1933 in Abington, Massachusetts, first son of Robert Sanderson and Ella (Leach) Sanderson. He graduated from Abington High School in 1950 as President of the National Honor...
Jarrod M. Collins
May 11, 2025
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Jarrod M. Collins 46, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on May 11, 2025. Born in Quincy, Jarrod spent his childhood years in Norwood. He is survived by his loving mother, Diane Brooks, and her late husband, Bob Desmond; his stepmother, Mary Collins; and was predeceased by his father, Frank Collins. He is also survived by his sister, Jessica...
Evelyn Egan
May 9, 2025
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Evelyn M Egan 73 of Quincy, MA passed away at CareOne Randolph on Friday May 9th after a long battle withDementia/Alzheimer's. Evelyn was born on April 27,1953 in Boston, MA. She was raised by her parents, the late William R Egan and Evelyn (Lunnin) Egan. Sister to Mary Brooks, and GladysMarchart, and predeceased by Kathy Hanscom, Elizabeth Baldassari,...
Brenda Young
May 8, 2025
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Brenda E.Young, loving mother, 72 of Brockton, MA died on May 8th at Accent Care in Milton, MA. Brenda was born in Brockton, MA on May 3, 1953 and was the second daughter of Beverly and J. Frederick Young. Brenda graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School class of 1971. She held various jobs over her life including secretary,...
Margaret Cleary
May 4, 2025
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Margaret Cleary, affectionately known as "Margie" by her family and friends passed away at South Shore Hospital on May 4, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 83. She was born in East Boston. She graduated from High school and later earned her college degree. Upon graduation, she began her lifelong career as a nurse (medical...
Janet L. Taylor
May 3, 2025
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Janet L. Taylor (Baker), 75, of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2025. Born in Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Stanley L. Baker and Jean G. Baker (Remick), Janet was a graduate of Whitman Hanson Regional High School. She held various jobs throughout her life, ultimately dedicating over 30 years to Bridgewater State College, where she worked in...
Robert A. Pennini
May 2, 2025
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Robert A. Pennini, 78 of Hanson, MA passed away at South Shore Hospital on Friday, May 2nd after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Bob was born on November 25, 1946 in Brockton, MA at Goddard Hospital. He was raised in Abington and Whitman by his parents, the late Paul L., Sr and Marguerite (Meara) Pennini. Brother...
Velma Richardson
Apr 27, 2025
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Velma A. Richardson, 98, of Abington, Massachusetts died on April 27 at the South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Rockland after a brief illness. Born in Abington in 1927 daughter of Kenneth and Doris(Bates) Richardson and brother Gordon Richardson. Velma graduated from Abington High School after which she was a longtime employee of the Hammett Company in...
Asunta L. Cassani
Apr 24, 2025
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Asunta L. "Sundy" Cassani (Tanzi), 86, of Rockland, passed away on Thursday April 24th, 2025 after a period of failing health. The beloved wife of the late John Cassani. The daughter of the late Sossio and Maria (Stracqyalisi) Tanzi. Mother of Lisa M. Cassani-Robitaille from Berkley and Janice L. Mulligan from Hanson. Grandmother to Nicole L. Wood, Daniel...
Jack C. Meserve
Apr 21, 2025
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John C. "Jack" Meserve, loving father, partner and musician Jack Meserve, 77, of Pembroke, Mass. died April 21 at South Shore Hospital after a long illness. Jack was born at South Shore Hospital on July 22nd, 1947, to Reta and Glenn Meserve of Hingham, Mass. He graduated from Hingham High in 1966 and attended Northeastern University. Jack enlisted...
Velma Lawson
Apr 21, 2025
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Velma Lawson, born on July 6, 1937, in Kingston, North Carolina, ascended to her eternal home on April 21, 2025, in Whitman, Massachusetts, surrounded by her beloved daughter and son-in-law. She was the cherished daughter of James O'Ward and Bertha McDaniel. Velma is survived by her daughter, Lowanda, and son-in-law, William. She is forever celebrated by her grandchildren—Nick,...
Margaret Terro
Apr 21, 2025
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Margaret (Maggie) Tero 1932-2025 Margaret (Chesnauskas) Tero passed away on April 21, 2025 after a period of declining health. Born in Brockton on June 21, 1932, she was the last surviving child of Adam and Julia (Vedekes) Chesnauskas. Maggie graduated from Brockton High School in 1950 and from Mt Ida College. She then had a long career with...
Richard Wallace Boyce
Apr 20, 2025
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Richard Wallace Boyce, 80, of Whitman died on April 20, 2025. Richard was born July 17, 1944 in Norwood and grew up in Stoughton and Dedham. He met the love of his life, Lauretta, the summer after graduating high school. They were married for almost 57 years before her passing. They raised three children together and welcomed seven...
Lillian Leonardo
Apr 17, 2025
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Lillian Leonardo, 83, of Hanover Massachusetts passed away on April 17, 2025 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Higham Massachusetts after battling an illness. Born in Tiverton, Rhode Island in 1943, she was the youngest daughter of the late Antone and Isabella Correia. She lived in Hanover Massachusetts for 44 years. Lillian is survived by her two...
Louise Owens
Apr 16, 2025
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Louise Owens April 18, 1947 – February 4, 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Louise Owens of Miami, formerly of Whitman, MA, who left this world on February 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 18, 1947 in Brockton, MA. Louise lived a life of dedication, warmth, and hard work, touching the...
Edward M. Leadbetter
Apr 15, 2025
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Edward M. Leadbetter, 71, of Whitman, Massachusetts, died on April 15, 2025, at Queen Anne Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by family. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1954, he was the son of the late Edward T. Leadbetter and Shirley (Billotte) Leadbetter. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1972, where he met his wife of 47 years,...
Alexander J. Young
Apr 12, 2025
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Alexander Joseph Young, 11, of Whitman, passed away on Saturday, April 12th, surrounded by his loving family. Alex was born on December 27, 2013, the beloved son of Eric Young and the late Kimberly Hood. He was a proud member of Boy Scout Troop 22 in Whitman, played in the Whitman Little League, and was part of a...
Rose Marie Bean
Apr 12, 2025
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Rose Marie (Cistaro) Bean passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025. Rose was born in Weymouth, MA on June 26, 1938 to the late Orendo and Irene Cistaro. After graduating from Whitman-Hanson High School in 1956, she married the love of her life, Larry. They were married just one month shy of 67 years before her passing. Rose...
