OBITUARIES
George Damon Leavitt Iii
Jun 22, 2025
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George Damon Leavitt III, longtime optometrist and cherished member of the South Shore community, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, after a short illness, with loved ones by his side. He was 87. Born on New Year's Day, 1938, George grew up in East Bridgewater and later lived in West Bridgewater and Whitman. He was a graduate...
Robert L. Hobart Sr.
Jun 19, 2025
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Robert L Hobart Sr, also known to many as "Spud or "Hobe", 86, of Hanson, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on June 19th at his home. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 12th, 1938 to Winslow J. Hobart and Isabel (Demont) Hobart, he joined the United States Air Force in 1957 and was honorably discharged as a Second-Class Airman...
Carl O. Turner
Jun 11, 2025
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Carl O. Turner, 86, of Pembroke passed away on June 11th at his home. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. Raised in Hanson, Carl was the 3rd of 4 siblings to the late Roy and Rubena (Irving) Turner. He resided in Pembroke for the last 35 years. Carl spent 40 years working at Gem Gravure in...
Jane S. (Pierce) Akusis
Jun 10, 2025
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Jane S. (Pierce) Akusis, age 77, of Rockland, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on December 12, 1948, in East Bridgewater, she was the beloved wife of Neil J. Akusis Sr. Jane was the daughter of the late Curtis and Lucy (Nash) Pierce. A long-time homemaker, she retired from Russ Electric. Jane...
George L. Drusano
Jun 10, 2025
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George Louis Drusano, M.D. passed away on June 10, 2025 in Orlando, Florida after contending with a long-term illness. George was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 22, 1949 to Louis and Marcella Drusano. From that very moment, he was the enduring light in their lives. George was a proud graduate of Loyola High School in Baltimore in...
Richard Blackler Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
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Richard Blackler Jr., age 61, of Taunton MA passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born on August 3, 1963 in Brockton, MA. Richard was working formally as an oil burner technician for many years at Niccoli Brothers in Brockton, MA. He is survived by his two sons, Richard Blackler III and Robert Blackler, who will forever remember his...
Alfred "Al" Jacques Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
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Alfred "Al" Jacques Jr., of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran who left behind a legacy of strength, service, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. Born to Gertrude (Rosa) and Alfred F. Jacques Sr., Al graduated from...
Grace A. Levesque
May 30, 2025
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Grace A. Levesque, aged 84, of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on May 30th, after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of joy, resilience, and love for life. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1940, she was the cherished daughter of the late Hanley O'Connor and Lillian (Stegman) O'Connor. Grace grew up in Boston and attended the city's...
Jerold "Al" 'Jerry" Forrand
May 29, 2025
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Jerold "Al" "Jerry" Forrand, 79, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts died on May 29, 2025 at Beth Israel Hospital. He peacefully passed after a brief battle with heart issues. Born in Abington, Massachusetts in 1946, the third son of Joseph Forrand and Elanor (Merril) Forrand. After some schooling Jerry joined the United State Navy and served for 2 years....
Lola Flaherty
May 25, 2025
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Lola Flaherty, 59, of East Bridgewater, passed away on May 25th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dick Flaherty and Barbara Broussard. Lola was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone she met. Lola was a nurturer through and through, whether it was caring for, cooking for, and being everyone's biggest fan; she...
Richie P. Robertson
May 25, 2025
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Richie P. Robertson, 67, of Whitman, loving husband of Janet (Baker) Robertson passed away on May 25, 2025 due to a motor vehicle accident. Born in Brighton on November 12, 1957 to the late H. Richard Robertson and Carolyn (Suddy) Robertson. He grew up in Whitman and graduated from Whitman-Hanson in 1976. He went on to attend Massasoit...
Alana Lee Todd
May 21, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alana Lee Todd, age 29, who left this world on May 21, 2025. Alana's life, though far too short, was filled with warmth, creativity, and an enduring love for those around her. Born in Rockland, Ma on April 19th, 1996, Alana was a bright light in the...
Sandra A. (Lewis) Palaza
May 17, 2025
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Sandra "Sandy" A. (Lewis) Palaza, 82, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on May 17, 2025, at The Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Whitman in 1943, Sandy was the only child of the late Charles and Mildred Lewis. A bright and driven young woman, she graduated from Burdett...
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...
