The Reverend Donald Wesley Smith passed away on April 4, 2024 in Braintree. Donald was born at home in Revere MA. on September 29, 1931. He was the son of Walter and Mildred (Gillespie) Smith. He lived in Revere and Medford while attending Gordon College. He graduated in 1952 with his B.A. in Theology and Philosophy. He then entered Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary graduating in 1958. Prior to this he met and married the former Joanne E. Seander of Everett MA in 1954. They remained...

Robert “Bob” Peter Sheridan passed away at South Shore Hospital on March 29, 2024. He was 67 years old. Bob was born in Boston, MA on August 27, 1956. Bob graduated from Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree in 1974. Bob Enlisted in the Air Force where he was medically discharged in 1976. In his younger years, Bob worked as a chef at Gillette in Boston. From there, he always had a job in the restaurant industry whether it was from cooking and managing at Bickford’s...

Mrs. Jean E. Kelly (Babine) wife of the late John L. Kelly, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024, in Whitman, Massachusetts, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on June 5, 1931. Jean was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and GiGi. She was known for her sweet and kind demeanor, Jean was a well-loved resident of Whitman, and she could...

Cheryl Austin of Abington passed away on March 19, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Cheryl was born in Boston on May 19, 1960. Cheryl loved her pets, she enjoyed bird watching and working around her yard gardening and planting flowers. She would never miss her favorite court shows and scratching scratch tickets. Cheryl is survived by her husband John Austin. She was the loving mother to Stacy Carnes of Abington and Joseph Carnes III of Abington. Cheryl was the loving sister to...

William M. “Bill” Buckley 1931 – 2024 William M. Buckley of Abington passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a brief illness. Bill was born on September 18, 1931, in Boston, Mass., to William S. and Agnes (Cadigan) Buckley. Bill was raised in Dorchester, the fourth of five children. He graduated from Boston Latin School in 1949 and from Boston College in 1953, working an overnight shift at The Boston Post to finance his college education. He married June M. Denon,...

Joan Mary (Gannon) Whalen passed away on Wednesday, March 13,2024 surrounded by her loving family after a lengthyillness. Born in Flushing, New York on October 12,1932 to the late Leo & Hilda (Greifeld) Gannon, Joan grew up in West Roxbury, MA and graduated from Roslindale High School in 1950. After graduating, she worked in the insurance industry. She married the love of her life Arthur “Cookie” Whalen on...

William “Bill” Blanchard III of Rockland, MA passed away at his home on March 12, 2024 at the age of 64. Bill was born in Abington on January 30, 1960. He is predeceased by his father William Blanchard Jr. Bill resided in Dorchester for twenty five years before moving to Rockland in 1984. Bill is survived by his loving wife Hanora Blanchard (Sullivan), his sons Billy Blanchard IIII and Sean Blanchard. As well as his mother Barbara Blanchard of Quincy, Bill was the brother to...

Darlene Cummings, of Abington passed away unexpectedly at South Shore Hospital on March 12 at the age of 68. Darlene was born on August 24, 1955. She grew up in South Boston and later moved to Abington to raise her family. Darlene took pride in her family and their accomplishments; she is survived by her son Bobby Cummings, her daughter Laurie her husband Matt Walls, her daughter Julie her husband Ryan Nelligan, and her daughter Annie and her husband Mike Bucca.  She was the loving...

Maureen P. Killelea (O’Brien), 77, of East Bridgewater, MA, died peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2024.  Maureen was born on September 13, 1946, to parents John J. O’Brien and Rosemarie O’Sullivan in Boston, MA.  She grew up on Coleman Street in Dorchester and followed her older brother and sister to Jeremiah E. Burke High School.  Maureen was a Captain of the Drill Team at Saint Peter’s Parish.  Following graduation from high school, Maureen...

John Michael Ferrick 52 of Scituate, Ma died peacefully at home on Wednesday February 21st. John was born on June 10th, 1971 in Rahoon, Galway Ireland and came to America with his parents in 1971. He brought the gift of gab with him :) John was an accomplished mechanic after attending South Shore Vocational School but eventually decided to follow in his fathers footsteps joining the Pipefitters LU 537. He was so proud of this accomplishment and would tell anyone who would listen. John is...