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Carol Collison Brady

Carol Collison Brady

Aug 27, 2026

Carol Collison Brady passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in 1938 to Albert A and Esther L Kenney. She graduated from Rockland High School and married her high school sweetheart, John David Brady, in 1959 at Holy Family Church in Rockland, MA.

In Carol and Dave’s early married life, Dave’s career as a Special...

Carol F. Nemet Curran

Carol F. Nemet Curran

Jul 31, 2026

Carol F. Nemet Curran passed away at Brockton Hospital on July 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 2, 1968, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was raised in Weymouth, where she developed the determination, compassion, and warmth that would define her life. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Michael Patrick Hardy

Michael Patrick Hardy

Sep 16, 2026

Michael P. Hardy, 17, of Abington, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Michael was born in Boston on June 16, 2009, the beloved son of Amy and Shawn Hardy and the loving younger brother of Maggie Hardy.

From the very beginning, Michael showed everyone just how special he was. Born with medical complications,...

Marjorie Ann Tobin

Marjorie Ann Tobin

Sep 16, 2026

Marjorie Ann (Caul) Tobin of Bridgewater passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Marjorie was born to Gordon and Marie Caul on June 16, 1937, in Dorchester and later lived in Hyde Park. Marjorie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury in 1955 and from the Lawrence Memorial...

Pamela "Pam" Anne Gillespie

Pamela "Pam" Anne Gillespie

Sep 12, 2026

Pamela Anne Gillespie, 76, of Plymouth, passed away on September 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth. 

Pamela “Pam” Anne Gillespie was born on April 4, 1950, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Byron Drummond and Fay C. Drummond.

Pam leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, William Jay Gillespie of Plymouth; her stepson,...

Laura Pratt

Laura Pratt

Sep 10, 2026

Laura Pratt (Maher), 67, of Brockton, passed away tragically on September 10, 2026, at Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton.

Born in Boston on April 24, 1959, Laura was the daughter of James E. Maher II and the late Rita (Pais) Maher.

Laura was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and fiancée. She was a dedicated caretaker of her father and was...

William "Bill" John Dalton

William "Bill" John Dalton

Sep 10, 2026

William John Dalton, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away on September 10, 2026, at MUSC Health University Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1956, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by warmth, humor, loyalty, and a deep devotion to the people he loved.

Bill was the beloved husband of 30 years to Jodi Marie...

Florence J. Lydon

Florence J. Lydon

Sep 3, 2026

Florence J. (McCarty) Lydon, age 93, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Southwood Nursing Home in Norwell, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Dorchester on April 29, 1933, Florence was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Sara A. McCarty. She was raised and educated in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School. In her...

Genevieve E. Zupkofska

Genevieve E. Zupkofska

Aug 22, 2026

Genevieve “Gen” Zupkofska, 87, of Abington, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Gen was born and raised in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Letitia (Sita) LoConte and the dedicated wife of the late Thomas P. Zupkofska. She attended Quincy High School and later worked at...

Patricia A. Purtell

Patricia A. Purtell

Aug 21, 2026

Patricia Purtell (Nestor), 85, of Whitman passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 21, 2026. Born in Quincy to the late John and Mary Nestor on September 6, 1940.

She graduated from Quincy high school shortly before marrying James R. Purtell to whom she remained happily married to until his passing in 1997. Having been a devoted wife,...

Carol J. Johnson

Carol J. Johnson

Aug 6, 2026

Carol Josephine Johnson (Biskopsky), of Rockland, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Jamaica Plain on November 29, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Edith Dorothy Anderson and Joseph Carol Biskopsky. She was raised in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School with...

Adao Paiva Lima

Adao Paiva Lima

Jul 28, 2026

A visitation will be held at Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street Abington, MA on Sunday, August 2, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

For those unable to attend in person, please click the livestream button below to watch the service remotely.

O velório será realizado na Quealy & Son Funeral Home (116 Adams Street, Abington, MA) no domingo, 2...

Milton Babcock

Milton Babcock

Jul 19, 2026

Milton J. Babcock, of East Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 86 years old.

Born on September 28, 1939, in Boston, Milton was the beloved son of the late Milton M. Babcock and Ann Babcock. He was raised in East Milton and later made his home in East Bridgewater, where he...

Barbara Ann Tower

Barbara Ann Tower

Jul 18, 2026

Barbara A. Tower, 93, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at South Shore Hospital. Born on April 15th, 1933, in Melrose, Barbara was one of two children of the late Henry and Mary Feltrup (Mary Kerwin), with 3 brothers from her extended family of Edward Kerwin. Barbara lived...

Gloria L. Johnson

Gloria L. Johnson

Jul 17, 2026

Gloria L. (Gardner) Johnson, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, following a long illness. She was 88 years old.

Born on January 14, 1938, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late George Gardner and Rose (Wetterberg) Gardner.

On June 28, 1958, Gloria married the love of her life, Leonard A. Johnson Sr., in Whitman. Together they shared many devoted years...

Paul "Dick" Horgan

Paul "Dick" Horgan

Jul 14, 2026

Paul F. "Dick" Horgan, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of Abington, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 85 years old.

Born on June 4, 1941, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Dick lived a life centered on family, friendship, hard work, and adventure.

Dick shared 62 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, Marge...

Walter L. Fitts Jr.

Walter L. Fitts Jr.

Jul 11, 2026

Walter L. Fitts Jr., 84, of Middleborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleborough after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Born on November 27, 1941, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Walter was the son of the late Walter L. Fitts Sr. and Rosella Fitts.

Walter was a proud member of Local Union 4 for 15 years...

Ellen M. Donaghy

Ellen M. Donaghy

Jul 8, 2026

Ellen M. Donaghy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, creativity, and service.

Ellen was born on January 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, to Richard and Frances Sisk. She was predeceased by Albert Donaghy, with whom she shared 64 years of love, partnership, and cherished memories.

Together,...

John W. Smith

John W. Smith

Jul 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Wayne Smith, affectionately known as Wayne, who passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on October 6, 1948, Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by service, hard work, and love for his family.

Wayne...

Joyce E. Christie

Joyce E. Christie

Jun 23, 2026

Joyce E. (Abbott) Christie of Abington passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Brighton on December 22, 1934, she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert F. and Evelyn Abbott.

Joyce was a devout Catholic whose faith guided her throughout her life. She was a dedicated homemaker who took great pride...

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