OBITUARIES
Richard M. Shaughnessy
Dec 19, 2016
Obituary
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...
Gilda (Camarra) (Russell) Flanagan
Nov 30, 2016
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Gilda D. (Camarra) Flanagan, of Halifax, wife of the late, Allen Flanagan and the late, George B. Russell, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on November 30th at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Romolo and Elena (Relleva) Camarra. She was the sister of Stella LeRoy of Falmouth, as well as the late...
Evelyn C. (James) Basler
Nov 27, 2016
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Evelyn C. (James) Basler 78, died in her Whitman home, Sunday November 27 after a period of failing health. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Ralph K. and Ethel M. (Orrall) James. Prior to her retirement Evelyn had many years as a sales clerk in the pet industry and had enjoyed many wood...
Irene Adams
Nov 26, 2016
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Brockton - Irene Adams 99, formerly of East Bridgewater, died Saturday November 26 at the Baypointe Skilled Nursing Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, and raised in Whitman, she was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (French) Adams and had attended Whitman schools. Prior to her retirement, Irene had worked for over 20 years as private...
Barbara J. (Mcneil) Johnston
Nov 26, 2016
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Halifax – Barbara J. Johnston 79, died Saturday November 26 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late James Johnston. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Gladys (Coates) McNeil. She is survived by her children Michael Johnston and his wife Debra of Halifax and Kathryn Giannelli...
Kevin M. Boyd
Nov 25, 2016
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Middleboro – Kevin M. Boyd 56, died Friday November 25 after a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife Wannipha Boyd, his son Garrett Boyd, his parents Lawrence and Judith Boyd and his siblings Susan Provost, Russell Boyd and Karen Boyd as well as many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his brother David Boyd...
Rev. Richard F. Ahearn
Nov 19, 2016
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West Bridgewater – Reverend Richard F. Ahearn of West Bridgewater, passed away Saturday November 19 at the age of 87. Born and raised in Whitman, he was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Dunn) Ahearn and a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1947. Father Ahearn graduated from Boston University; School of Music then attended...
John E. Woelfel
Nov 18, 2016
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John E. Woelfel, Sr., 84, of Whitman, formerly of South Boston, passed away, Friday November 18th surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Scales) Woelfel. Devoted father of John E. Woelfel, Jr., Jason D. Woelfel and his wife Gail O'Brien and Theresa M. Woelfel, grandfather to Concetta and Leo Woelfel, dear...
Margaret M. (Kendall) Delong
Nov 13, 2016
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Abington - Margaret M. (Kendall) DeLong 87, a longtime resident of Abington, died Sunday November 13 in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 65 years to Robert W. DeLong, Sr. Born and raised in Randolph she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Gaffey) Kendall...
