OBITUARIES
Marion F. (Cantrel) Haley
Jan 5, 2017
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Marion Frances Haley of Abington departed this earth to be with her Lord on January 5th. She was born Marion Cantrel in 1924 to Francis and Maria Cantrel of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the second daughter of four girls. Due to the effects of the Great Depression the family moved from Phillipsburg to Natick, MA, when Marion was young....
Edward P. "Ned" Kirby
Jan 3, 2017
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Senator Edward P. "Ned" Kirby passed away on January 3. In his final hours, he was surrounded by family members, both in person and linked by telephone and video lines to Washington, DC, Kansas, South Carolina, Colorado, and Argentina. He is survived by Mary Alice Kirby, his wife of 60 years, and by his children Matthew Kirby of...
Peter J. Rioux
Jan 2, 2017
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Peter J. Rioux 82 of Hanson died peacefully in his home Monday January 2. Peter had served in the Navy Reserves and prior to his retirement had worked as a service manager for the Frank I. Rounds Company and as a boiler operator for South Shore Hospital. Peter had enjoyed raising and racing his "Homing Pigeons" but his...
Wilfred Edward Fafard
Jan 2, 2017
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Ed Fafard of Abington passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017 at the age of 88. Ed was the youngest son of the late Elzear and Merilda Fafard, brother of the late Richard Fafard of Abington and Jeanette McKay of New Port Richey, FL. Ed lived in Abington all of his life except when he served in the...
Barbara A Phillips
Dec 30, 2016
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Barbara Ann (Fisher) Phillips, 83, of Whitman, formerly of Brockton, died on December 30, 2016. Born in East Bridgewater in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Sampson) Fisher. She was a graduate of Brockton High School, and was employed at numerous manufacturing companies in the Brockton area, most recently Harte Hanks Marketing Services...
Nancy (Morton) Jones
Dec 28, 2016
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Hanson – Nancy (Morton) Jones 89, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 28. Born in Beverly she was the daughter of the late James and Marion (Hansen) Morton and was raised by the late Ellen and Harold Harriman. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Walter R. Jones, II and her son Robert...
Virginia R. (Sheldon) Whitmore
Dec 23, 2016
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Virginia R. Whitmore, 91, of Whitman, died on December 23, 2016 at South Shore Hospital. Born in Worcester on April 2, 1925, the oldest of five children born to Harold L. and Phyllis C. Sheldon, all of which pre-deceased her. She honorably completed the Cafeteria-Catering course from David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls on June 22, 1944...
John H. Sherman, Jr.
Dec 19, 2016
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John H. Sherman, Jr., 91, of Bryantville, passed away on Monday December 19th after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (Phillips) Sherman. He was born in Brockton,son of the late John and Evelyn (Pratt) Sherman, Sr. John was raised in Avon and was a graduate of Avon High School. John and his...
Richard M. Shaughnessy
Dec 19, 2016
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Richard M. Shaughnessy of Whitman, formerly of Rockland passed away peacefully on December 19 at the age of 84. Richard was the oldest son of the late Martin E. and Melvina E. (Richard) Shaughnessy. Richard was a graduate of Rockland High School, Class of 1949. A Korean War Veteran, Richard proudly served in the United States Army. For...
Patricia D. (Hackstock) Bates
Dec 18, 2016
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Patricia D. (Hackstock) Bates, 72, of Abington, died on Sunday December 18th in the Brockton Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Bates for 51 years. She was born in Springfield and 1 of 5 children of Fred and Grace (Clark) Hackstock. She is survived by her children, Laura, Steven and Brian, her grandsons, Steven and Joshua and...
Harold Pierce
Dec 16, 2016
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Harold E. Pierce, 88, born October 15, 1928, passed away on December 16th, 2016 after a brief illness. Harold was born and raised in the town of Whitman Ma., where he and his late wife Jeannette (Plasse) Pierce had 10 children. Harold was a business owner in Whitman for many years. He enjoyed boxing, horse racing, and motorcycles....
Dorothy J. (Jenkins) Koslowsky
Dec 15, 2016
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Dorothy left us peacefully on December 15, 2016. She was 82 yrs. old. Dorothy was surrounded by a loving family throughout her life, especially in the last 3 weeks with hospice in her own home with family around the clock. Dorothy was raised in Whitman and lived with her husband Walter B. Koslowsky in East Bridgewater on their...
Lance C. Oddie
Dec 14, 2016
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Fall River – Lance C. Oddie 52, died suddenly on Wednesday December 14. Born in Weymouth and raised in Brockton he was the son of Ellen Wilbur of Abington and the late Peter Oddie and stepson of the late George Wilbur, III. Lance had attended Brockton schools and had been a carpet mechanic by trade. He leaves behind...
Kimberly Ann Mehler
Dec 14, 2016
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Kimberly, 43, died on Wednesday, December 14th surrounded by her loving family. Kim was raised in Holbrook, graduated Holbrook High School, and attended Salem State University. Kim went on to work as a merchandise analyst for David's Bridal and other companies. Kim settled in Chester County, PA, married her husband Robert and raised two loving sons. She loved...
Dorothy M. (Parnaby) Peterson
Dec 12, 2016
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Dorothy M. Peterson, of Taunton MA, died on Monday December 12th at Golden Living Center-Wedgemere in Taunton after a long illness. Born April 23, 1931 in Weymouth MA, she was the daughter to George T. Parnaby and Margaret M. (Barnes) (Parnaby) Tuthill and sister to the late Phyllis E. Yates (Moulton) of Arizona. She retired from Old Colony...
Rita M. (Cooper) Stella
Dec 11, 2016
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Rita Mary (Cooper) Stella, 80 of Hanson, MA, ex-wife of the late Fred B. Stella, passed away on December 11, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Boston and lived in Roxbury, MA. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High in Roxbury. Daughter of the late John J. Cooper and Mary (Hurley) Cooper...
Margaret M. (O'Flynn) Burbine
Dec 10, 2016
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Whitman – Margaret M. (O'Flynn) Burbine 96, a longtime resident of Whitman, died Saturday December 10 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel E. Burbine. Born in Limerick, Ireland she was the daughter of the late John C. and Josephine (Lipper) O'Flynn and had been a resident of Whitman since...
John E. Kelley
Dec 8, 2016
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John E. Kelley, 81, of Hanson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Born April 10, 1935 in Hanson, John was well known in the Abington community as a former School Committee member and business owner. In his spare time, he was a passionate woodworker, who enjoyed reading and watching New England Sports,...
Paul Feinstein
Dec 8, 2016
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Paul Feinstein, 53, a longtime resident of Rockland, passed away after a failing illness on Thursday, December 8, surrounded by loving family at South Shore Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Brenda (Umbrianna) Feinstein. Born in Milton to Michael and the late Barbara Feinstein, he was one of eight children. He was a Class...
Adrienne Marie Fest
Dec 4, 2016
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Rockland - Adrienne Marie Fest 40, died Sunday December 4 after a period of failing health. Born in Stoughton she was the daughter of Mary (Fuller) Fest of Rockland and the late Lawrence D. Fest. Adrienne was raised in Abington, was a graduate of Abington High, Class of 1994, and had furthered her education attending Becker College in...
