OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
James L. Macauslan Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
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James Lewis MacAuslan, 82, of Whitman, MA, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2025, with his loving family by his side after a long illness. Born on September 14th, 1942, in Brockton, MA, Jim lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family. A proud veteran, Jim served in the US Army...
Michael A. Sutton
Aug 16, 2025
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Michael A. Sutton, 74, of Quincy, formerly of Whitman and Dorchester MA, passed away on August 16, 2025 following a lengthy illness. The beloved son of the late Mary (Grealish) and Albert J. Sutton, Michael is survived by his four loving sisters: Debra Whitaker London and her husband Howard of East Bridgewater, Susan Manley and her husband Kenny...
Louise Ida Schram
Aug 16, 2025
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Louise Ida Schram, 1934-2025; 90 years, Mother and a Retired Registered Nurse from the South Shore Hospital: Longtime resident of Rockland and Brantrock, Mass. formerly of Whitman, Mass. passed away tonight on August 16, 2025, after succumbing to poor health due to her battle with Alzheimer's Disease at the Accent Care Hospice located in Milton. Mass. She is...
Lynne A. Hurley
Aug 15, 2025
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Lynne A. Hurley (Wallace), 66, of Pembroke MA, beloved wife and mother died August 15, 2025at Beth Isreal Hospital, Plymouth after a sudden illness. Born in Everett MA in 1959, Lynne was the oldest daughter of Robert Wallace and Janice Wallace (Gaskill). Graduating from Chelsea Highschool, Lynne worked as an administrative assistant in the hospitality industry, conservation commission...
Carol A. Batson
Aug 12, 2025
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Carol A. Batson Brockton, Massachusetts — Carol A. Batson, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 12, 2025. Born in Brockton in 1946, she was the daughter of the late F. Marie (Clayton) and Eugene Merrill. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Batson. Carol graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1964...
Edward C. Mcsweeney
Aug 9, 2025
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Edward C. McSweeney, 93 of Whitman MA passed on 8/9/2025 at the West Roxbury VA Hospital after a valiant fight with kidney disease. Ed was born in Weymouth on February 16, 1932, to the late Charles McSweeney and Lottie Churchill McSweeney. He was a graduate of Whitman High School, class of 1951. Following high school, Ed decided to...
Dorothy A. Conlon
Aug 9, 2025
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Dorothy A. Conlon, 85, of Whitman, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late M. Edward Conlon for 47 years, living in Whitman since 1961. She was born in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Joan Craig. She attended Hanson schools and graduated from Whitman High School in 1957....
Robert B. Durso
Aug 4, 2025
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Robert B. Durso passed away peacefully at Brigham & Women's Hospital on August 4, 2025, after a short illness. The oldest son of Santo and Martha Durso, he is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Eileen. He leaves behind his children, Margaret and Robert W., his grandchildren, Johnathan and Mitchell, his great-granddaughter, Ella Rae, and many nieces...
Ann M. (Keveney) Meserve
Aug 3, 2025
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Ann M. (Keveney) Meserve, 93 of Plymouth, MA formerly a longtime resident of Whitman, died peacefully on August 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Whitman, MA to James P. and Margaret A. (Kilgrew) Keveney on April 4, 1932. Ann attended Whitman Schools, graduating as Vice-President of the Class of 1950. She then went on to study...
Mildred "Millie" Iverson
Aug 2, 2025
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Mildred "Millie" H. Iverson, age 91, of East Bridgewater, MA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. Married for 63 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Norman L. Iverson. One of six children, born in South Boston in 1934, Millie was a devoted homemaker who also worked various jobs while raising her three children. Family...
Donna Lee Hill Holbrook Mccallum
Jul 30, 2025
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Our beloved "Mumma", Donna Lee Hill Holbrook McCallum, passed peacefully from this life on July 30, 2025. Born in 1942 in Whitman, Massachusetts, formerly of West Bridgwater and Halifax , MA she most recently resided at The Reservoir Center in Marlborough, MA. She is lovingly survived by her children: Denise Holbrook Buckley and her husband Dan of Bokeelia,...
Michael C. O'Connor
Jul 19, 2025
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Michael C. O'Connor, 83, of East Bridgewater, MA, formerly of Rockland, MA, passed away on July 19, 2025 surrounded by family at South Shore Hospital after a short illness. Michael was a graduate of Rockland High School and Bridgewater State University and spent 38 years teaching mathematics in Rockland, Plymouth, and Carver before retiring in 2001. He also...
Cynthia Grasso
Jul 19, 2025
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Cynthia (Cindy) Grasso of Rockland MA passed away on July 19 from health issues caused by a previous illness. She was born August 14, 1961 in Weymouth MA to the late Alice and Philip (Zeke) Grasso formerly of Abington MA. She is survived by her brothers. Philip Grasso of Whitman Ma and his wife Sandy, David Grasso of...
Donna L. Schneiderhan
Jul 17, 2025
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Donna Louise Schneiderhan (Born June 21, 1951 – July 17, 2025) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Louise Schneiderhan, age 74, at resident of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts who died suddenly on July 17, 2025. She is survived by her children Eric J. Schneiderhan, John R. Schneiderhan, and grandchild Aidan J. Rich. She...
Victor Ricciardi
Jul 17, 2025
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Victor Ricciardi, born March 16, 1935 in Quincy Ma, passed away July 17, 2025 surrounded by his family. Victor is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret Mannex Ricciardi; 4 children Lynne MacKay, Roberta Shanahan (Gregory Shanahan ) Victor Ricciardi (Donna Ricciardi) and Eric Ricciardi (Patricia Ricciardi). Seven grandchildren Charles MacKay, Jeanne Shaughnessy (Patrick), Gregory Andrew, Amanda...
Leonard "Lenny" Murphy
Jul 12, 2025
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MURPHY, Leonard (Lenny) Age 89, of Abington, passed away on July 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Born in Boston to the late Andrew and Mildred (Berlo) Murphy and brother to the late Joanne Giaquinta. Beloved husband of 68 years to Christyne S. (Cooper); loving father of Daniel Murphy of Abington; Debra Murphy of...
Marilyn M. (Marzilli) Ross
Jul 9, 2025
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Ross, Marilyn M. (Marzilli) Age 70, of Woodbridge VA, formerly of Cumberland, RI; Belmont, MA; and Whitman, MA passed away July 9, 2025. She was a lifelong musician, performing frequently as a soprano soloist and also with several organizations, such as the Back Bay Chorale, Choro Allegro, the Rhode Island Civic Chorale, and the choirs of All Saints...
Dorothy A. (Prior) Adams
Jul 6, 2025
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Dorothy A. (Prior) Adams, 74, of East Bridgewater, passed away on July 6, 2025, at Brockton Hospital, following health complications related to a previous heart attack. Born in Brockton on August 21, 1950, and raised in Whitman, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Leo and Virginia (King) Prior. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter Adams....
Randall S. Smith
Jul 2, 2025
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Randall "Randy" Scott Smith, 75, of Whitman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Brockton Hospital. Randy was born on April 10, 1950, in Alpena, Michigan, the son of the late Donald and Ruthelma (Dawe) Smith. He was one of four siblings. After graduating from Midland High School, Randy enlisted in the U.S. Army and was...
John Walls
Jun 26, 2025
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John Walls, 67, of Whitman, Massachusetts died at home surrounded by loved ones on June 26th following a long battle with cancer. Originally from Newline Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland. Born to his parents John and Therese, sibling to sisters Anne, Helen, Nora, Sara and brothers Mark, David, Neil and the late Connor. Survived by his loving wife Bernadette...
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