It is with sorrow, yet much love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Rita Grace (Champagne) Schlieff at the age of 101 on April 18, 2024.  Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Walter, her son Scott, her brothers Normand and Marcel, and sister Therese. She is survived by: a sister Claire (Champagne) Costa of Cincinnati, OH; a daughter Nancy Williams of East Bridgewater; a son Karle and his wife Carla of Woburn; a son Vaughn and his wife Ruth of Raynham; a...

Florence R. Fisher passed away on April 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Manor Healthcare in Brockton, MA at the age of 95.  Florence was born in New Bedford, MA on February 24, 1929.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph M. Rego and Anna Sylvia Rego. She is pre-deceased by her first husband, Roger G. Sylvia and her second husband Roger Fisher; brother, William Rego and sister, Helen Rego Hardy. She leaves behind her sister, Maryann Rego Bancroft, seven grandchildren and four great...

Dennis Richard Dyer passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2024 at the age of 81. Dennis was born on December 18, 1942 in Cambridge, MA. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Dyer. Dennis is survived by the love of his life Maureen Rayne Dyer, they were married for over 57 years on April 29th, 2024 and together for 61 years. Dennis was the loving father to Karen Dyer O’Leary, Margaret St. John and Julie Riley. Dennis was the beloved father of Karen Dyer...

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...