OBITUARIES
Harris Penniman
May 18, 2018
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Harris F. Penniman, Sr., formerly of Whitman, Ipswich, and Brant Rock and also of Harpswell Maine, passed away peacefully on April 30 in Amarillo, Texas, where he was being cared for by his son Jim, wife Pam and family. Harris was born in 1928 and grew up in Whitman, son of F. Gardner and Doris Penniman. He graduated...
William A. Severse, Iii
May 17, 2018
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William A. Severse III, 70, of Monponsett, MA died unexpectedly at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury on May 17, 2018, after a brief illness. He was a 1965 graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School. He went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard and had a long career as a plumber-pipefitter with Union 276. In...
Jean E. (Costa) Benton
May 15, 2018
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Brockton – Jean E. (Costa) Benton 74, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died Tuesday May 15. Born and raised in Brockton she was the daughter of the late Louis and Palmeda (Caldas) Costa and a graduate of Brockton High. Before her retirement, Jean had worked for over twenty years managing local liquor stores in both Brockton and East...
Ivan L. Inglis
May 4, 2018
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Ivan L. Inglis, 92, passed away on May 4th at the home he and his wife shared with their daughter and her family in Middleborough. He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Brockton, Ivan was the son of the late George K. Inglis and Norma (Loring) Inglis. He graduated from Rockland High School and entered Boston...
William D. White, Jr.
May 2, 2018
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William D. White Jr., 75, of Whitman, passed away on May 2 at Sachem Center after a long struggle with cancer. He worked as a welder for over 20 years at Baker Brothers in Stoughton. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycles that he rebuilt himself. Bill is the father of Pamela Viveiros...
Gordon B. "Gordie" Coyle, Jr.
Apr 27, 2018
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Hanson – Gordon B. "Gordie" Coyle, Jr. 82, died Friday April 27 after a long period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of fifty-eight years to Lila (Gardner) Coyle. Born in Weymouth he was the son of the late Gordon B. and Bernice (Boudreau) Coyle and a graduate of Weymouth High, Class of 1954. Prior to...
Charles H. Hefler
Apr 23, 2018
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Charles H "Sonny" Hefler, 73, of Halifax, MA died on April 23rd at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary F. Hefler. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles A. Hefler of Hanson. He is also survived by his children: Jim Klim and his fiancé Judy...
William H. Bessett
Apr 22, 2018
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Henry Bessett at the age of 82 from Scituate on April 22, 2018 after a brief illness. He is survived by longtime companion Rose Abraham of Plymouth and was the brother of two siblings, Alan and wife Diane Bessett of Hanson, Ruth Sayce (Bessett) and her...
Margaret "Peg" Kelly
Apr 17, 2018
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Margaret "Peg" M. Kelly, 70, of Weymouth, passed away on Tuesday April 17th after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Martin E. and Margaret M. (Roche) Kelly. Peg was born in Weymouth, grew up in Whitman, graduate of the first graduating class from Sacred Heart High, she also graduated from Boston University, Class of...
Mario J. Deminico
Apr 9, 2018
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Mario J. DeMinico, 82 of Whitman, passed away on Monday April 9th surrounded by his family at home. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Jane (Barry) DeMinico. He was born in Hanson, son of the late Sabato and Fenicola DeMinico. Mario grew up in Hanson, was a graduate of Whitman High School, and was a...
Bob Hurd
Apr 8, 2018
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Bob Hurd , of East Bridgewater: the earth stopped moving for a moment as Bob took his final steps, joining his beloved son Kenny, in Heaven on April 8th, with his devoted wife and best friend of 50 years at his side. He was born November 24, 1946 to the late William Hurd and Marjorie Hurd. After graduation...
F. David "Dave" Stephansky
Apr 7, 2018
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Francis David "Dave" Stephansky, age 86, of Marshfield, previously of Whitman, passed away at home on April 7, 2018, of complications from Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Dave was born in Quincy to the late Leo Stephansky and Eileen (Daley) Stephansky. A 1949 graduate of North Quincy High School, Dave served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to...
Janet Wright
Apr 6, 2018
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Janet E. Wright, 50, of Marina Bay in Quincy, passed away on April 6th surrounded by family and friends. She was a courageous fighter, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Janet was born in Boston, daughter of James (deceased) and Christina (Perry) Wright. She was a graduate of Whitman Hanson Class of 1985. Janet went on to study...
Frederick M. England, Jr.
Apr 3, 2018
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Frederick Mark England Jr., "Fred" or "Gampa" as he was lovingly called, 83, of Middleboro, passed away peacefully at home on April 3 surrounded by family. Born May 10, 1934 in Cambridge. Fred is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean; his parents, Frederick and Catherine (Foster) England; four sisters Millie, Dorothy, Gracie, and...
Peter Scordas
Mar 30, 2018
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Peter M. Scordas - age 49, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Long time resident of West Roxbury, MA, but more recently of Whitman, MA. Peter is the son of the late Mark Scordas and the late Kalliope Scordas (Mouyou) both from West Roxbury, MA. Peter is survived by his loving daughter Anna...
Lawrence K. Mishou
Mar 29, 2018
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Lawrence Kendall Mishou Sr., 81, of Hanson passed away at SS Hospital on Thursday, March 29, 2018 after a brief illness. Lawrence was known by many names: Larry, "The Kid", Dad, Uncle Larry, Sym and Papa; but above all, he was a character, beloved by all he knew. Larry was born on October 8, 1936 in Portland, ME....
Ola Jean Awalt
Mar 28, 2018
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Ola Jean (Donald) Awalt, 97, better known as "Gram" of Abington, passed away on March 28th surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Brice Awalt. Jean was born in Charlestown, daughter of the late William and Ola (Ready) Donald. She was an avid reader and won many ribbons at the...
Walter Brennan
Mar 27, 2018
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Walter F. Brennan III, 73, of Mashpee, formerly of Whitman, passed away on March 27th after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband for 40 years to the late Kathleen C. (Danila) Brennan. He was born in Boston, son of the late Walter F., II and Elizabeth (Dority) Brennan. Walter was a longtime resident of Whitman and...
Grace J. Mcwilliams
Mar 23, 2018
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Grace J McWilliams, 65, passed away March 23 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Daughter of the late Walter and Madeline (Cole) McWilliams, she was a life-long resident of East Bridgewater and a 1970 graduate of East Bridgewater High School. Grace had been a long-time employee of Norwood Auto Parts. She leaves many cousins and her very...
Kathryn T. (Healy) Cooke
Mar 20, 2018
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Kathryn T. (Healy) Cooke, 89, a longtime resident of Whitman, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 20th surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Joseph C.V. Cooke. Born in South Boston, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Walsh) Healy. Kay and Joe lived much of their...
