Margaret Anne (Pidge) DeCouto of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Quincy and Braintree, age 78, died February 19, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Bernard and Lillie Barrows; Loving mother of Susan Sampson and husband Scott of Plymouth, Kim Cleary and husband Kevin of Plymouth, Anne Smith-Yourell and husband Bucky of Ft. Myers, FL, and Anthony DeCouto and wife Kelly of Norwell; Loving sister of Bernard Barrows and wife Patricia of Quincy, Robert Barrows and wife Rosie of...

    Marilyn E. Wallent of Sandwich formerly of Abington died March 18, 2019 at the age of 80. Loving daughter of the late John and Doris Wallent; Loving sister of Michael Wallent and the late Pauline Wallent Jacintho and John Wallent; Beloved aunt of Sheila, Nancy, Michael, Deborah, and Scott Wallent. Marilyn loved animals.  A stray dog or cat always had a home with Marilyn. A graveside service will be held Tuesday April 2 at St. Patrick Cemetery in Rockland at...

Patrice “Patty” McClay passed away on March 13, 2019 after a short illness.  Formerly of Abington, Patty lived in Brockton and attended GROW Associates Day program in Randolph.  Patty was the daughter of the late John and Mary McClay and loving sister of the late John Jr. McClay.  Patty is survived by her brother, Mark McClay of Tuscon, AZ and her sister, Mickey McClay Wilson, of Sausalito, CA.  Patty was a special person.  Her smile lit up a room, she...

Joan M. Donovan (Legalle) of Abington and Atria Maria Bay Quincy  March 5, 2019  age 86 years Loving daughter of the late Louis J. and Helen Legalle (Wendell) of Weymouth and Brockton Mass.  Loving wife of 44 years to the late Richard O. “Cracker” Donovan. Devoted Sister of the late Retired Lieutenant Colonel Airforce Barbara L. Legalle. Beloved Aunt of Kevin R. Donovan, Sharon Donovan Hart, Christine A. Donovan, Maureen D. McAlpine, Dennis L. Donovan and...

  Thaddeus M Malloy (Ted) 87 of Abington, formerly of Greenock Scotland passed away peacefully on Saturday February 23rd, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years Margaret and his daughter Laura Kelly and husband Patrick of Abington, 3 grandchildren Amanda Kelly of Abington, Patrick Kelly Jr and his wife Shannon of Hanover and the late Derrick Kelly, 3 great grandchildren Cameron, Sadie and Anthony.  Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters John Malloy, Mary...

Jeanne Elizabeth Kelly 73 of East Bridgewater, formerly of Abington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after suffering a stroke Feb. 22, 2019. Jeanne was a member of the Class of 1963 from Cardinal Spellman High School.  She would often brag she was the second graduating class from Spellman.  After Graduation she worked for John Hancock and Shaw’s Supermarket.  After retiring she became the primary caretaker for both of her parents.  She enjoyed...

  Gary F. Stephen of Lampasas, Texas, passed away after a long illness. He is the son of Agnes C. Stephen in Abington, MA, and the late William J. Stephen. He is survived by brothers William “Rusty” Stephen and wife, Susie, of Lampasas, TX; Dana Stephen and wife, Michelle, of Brockton, MA, and Daryl Stephen and wife, Deborah, of Braintree, MA. He had many nephews in Massachusetts and Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Abington High School, and a Registered Nurse of Brockton...

Dorothy “Dot” (Peterson) Chuckran of Brockton lost a long courageous battle with breast cancer February 17, 2019; Loving wife of John “Chuck” Chuckran; Loving mother of Meredith, Allison, Victoria, and Cole Chuckran; Beloved sister of Sue Norcott, Ray Peterson, Peggy Blake, Chris Glover, Jennifer Hodgell, and  Kate Stephenson; Loving daughter of Raymond Peterson and the late Dorothy Peterson; Loving “Mimi” to Rylie Chuckran-McPherson; Loving Aunt to...

    On February 10, 2019, James Romano passed away suddenly at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Jimmy was born in Weymouth on October 9th, 1979. For 39 years Jimmy blessed this Earth and the people he met with an infectious smile and a big open heart. He was a talented tradesman, gifted artist, loving son, brother, uncle and known to all he met as the “favorite” Romano child!   Jimmy is survived by his loving parents, Thomas and Barbara Romano; brother,...

Rachel Manchester, formerly of Hull and of Cape Coral Florida, died peacefully on February 10. She was pre-deceased by her husband Roger Manchester. Survivors include her four children, Patricia Manchester of Brooklyn, New York, Elaine Pendleton of Weymouth, Debra Mulrooney of Whitman, and John Manchester of Hull, as well as many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a future date at First Baptist Church, Hingham.