OBITUARIES
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...
Nancy A. (Sayce) Amorim
Mar 20, 2018
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Nancy Ann (Sayce) Amorim, 56 of East Taunton, passed away on March 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 10-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born on January 28, 1962 in Hanson, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. Sayce and Ann Sayce. Nancy enjoyed having fun with her friends, laughing,...
Wayne Ridley
Mar 11, 2018
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Wayne Ridley, 70, of East Bridgewater passed away suddenly Sunday at Brockton Hospital. He was the husband for 40 years of Deborah L. (Horton) Ridley. Born July 12, 1947 in Weymouth, a son of the late Dorothy Culver and Everett Ridley. He had been resident of East Bridgewater for 39 years and worked as a custodian at Gordon...
William Edward "Bill" Clancy
Mar 8, 2018
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William E Clancy (Bill) of Whitman, Massachusetts died on March 8, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. Bill courageously fought A.L.S for 8 years. He was born on January 26, 1972, son of the late John Clancy and Ruth Nyberg. Bill worked hard and played harder. He worked in landscaping construction for many years. He loved to...
Harry J. Thibeault
Mar 7, 2018
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DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER, ALL SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MARCH 17 AT THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED TIMES. Harry J. Thibeault, 58 of Whitman, died suddenly on Wednesday March 7, 2018 in Brockton. Harry was born February 29, 1960 in Brockton. He was the beloved son of the late Harry W. and Ruth E. (Smith) Thibeault of Brockton....
Margaret J. (Glover) Hirst
Mar 7, 2018
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Margaret J. Hirst (Glover) – 55 of Abington, MA formerly of Hanson, MA died unexpectedly on March 7th, 2018. Born on March 14, 1962, daughter of the late Robert and Martha Glover. She was a 1980 graduate of Whitman Hanson Regional High School and a graduate of Kinyon - Campbell Business School. She is survived by her husband...
Bette A. (Barlow) Bump
Mar 6, 2018
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Bette A. (Barlow) Bump passed on March 6 at the Wingate @ Silver Lake in Kingston, Bette was preceded in death by her husband Ray, her parents Earle H. Barlow and Sarah A. E. (Peckham) Barlow and five siblings, Ruth Barlow, E. Berkeley Barlow, Barbara D Gardiner, Beverly J. Feitner and Bradley P. Barlow. As a young girl,...
Lorraine G. (King) Dicroce
Mar 5, 2018
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Middleboro - Lorraine G. (King) DiCroce 90, died Monday March 5 in the Hannah B. Shaw Home after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 41 years to the late Edward DiCroce. Born and raised in Boston she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Vera (Fay) King and a graduate of the...
Catherine A. (Broderick) Eisenmann
Mar 4, 2018
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Catherine A. (Broderick) Eisenmann, 82, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts died on March 4th at Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Stoughton, Massachusetts in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Broderick, Sr. and Susan L. (Monahan) Broderick. She is predeceased by her siblings Thomas F. Broderick, Joan (Broderick) Nelson, and Mary T (Broderick)...
Mardita (Thompson) Cummings
Mar 2, 2018
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Mardita (Thompson) Cummings of West Bridgewater, MA and Jensen Beach, FL passed away peacefully under the care of hospice and her family on March 2, 2018 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Ernest W. Thompson and Marjorie (Dewire) Thompson. Mardie, as she was known to most, was a special lady who left...
Norman C. Goward
Feb 28, 2018
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PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO POWER OUTAGES THE FUNERAL SERVICE ONLY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY AT 11:00 AM IN THE BLANCHARD FUNERAL CHAPEL. VISITING HOURS AND BURIAL WILL REMAIN AS SCHEDULED. Norman Goward passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Norman lived in East Bridgewater with his wife Grace (Carr) (Carlson) Goward. The son of J....
Stanley H. Shura
Feb 28, 2018
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Abington – Stanley H. Shura 79, died Wednesday February 28 in the South Shore Hospital after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol A. (McIver) Shura. Born in Central Falls, RI and raised in Quincy, he was the son of the late Stanley W. and Jennie Shura and a graduate of...
