Estelle M. Rogers, Rockland, MA   Estelle M. Rogers (Driscoll), formerly of the cities of Somerville and ‘Southie’ and the towns of Abington and Rockland’s – Leisurewoods, died just short of her 88th birthday, on Friday September 13, 2019.   Estelle worked at the old D’Amatos and Cavicchi Supermarket in Abington for many years, and was an avid fan of the ‘Boston Patriots’ since 1962. She enjoyed social time at Bingo at...

Nora Mae (O’Connor) Annis, 64, of Abington, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 1, 1954 to the late Timothy and Bridie O’Connor at her home in Gorthaleen, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Upon graduating from high school, Nora emigrated to the United States at the tender age of 17 where she eventually met, married, and was lovingly cherished by her husband of 42 years, Allen W. Annis.  Nora’s pride and joy were her children,...

Margaret Mary Putkonen, age 87, and long-time resident of Abington, passed away peacefully August 25, 2019. Margaret (Peg) was born in Secane Pennsylvania and was a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She had a lifetime calling as an elementary school educator that included service to Sacred Heart in Groton CT and her many special years with Saint Bridget’s School in Abington. Peg is predeceased by her parents George A and Margaret V Effinger as well as her loving husband...

CAROL A. VALERI (MICHALAK) Carol (Michalak) Valeri, born on April 14, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, passed away on August 21, 2019, at age 75, surrounded by her family after a long illness.  She was a long-time resident of Rockland, MA, where she was retired from her career as a Bakery Store Manager and had developed numerous friendships within her community.  She is described by those who knew her as a wonderful person, always giving and caring—a loyal friend to all. Carol's...

    Agnes (Ricketson) Stephen, 90, of Abington, MA, passed away after a brief illness.  She is the wife of the late William J. Stephen, Sr..  Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Jean Ricketson, her brother, Herbert Ricketson, Jr., and her son, Gary F. Stephen.  Agnes is survived by her sons: William “Rusty” Stephen, Jr. and wife, Susie, of Lampasas, TX; Dana Stephen and wife, Michelle, of Brockton, MA, and Daryl Stephen and wife,...

James R. Barry ("Jim") of Abington, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.    He leaves his wife of 61 years, Maxine (Gauthier) Barry; his five children, Rosalyn Anderson and her husband Neil of Easton; Jennifer Baker and her husband John of Brockton; James P. Barry of Charlton; Amy Barry of Dorchester; Jonathan Barry and his wife Wendy of Millis; and grandchildren, Brett, Cody, Tyler, Max, Emma, and Jackson. He was a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross and worked as...

Jan Boyden of Abington, August 19, age 70, loving cousin of Jeannie Heaton of FL., Lisa Heaton of Washington, Elaine Fitzpatrick of Lunenburg, John Palumbo of Lunenburg, Don DeRoma of CA, Marie Williams of Foxboro, Pat Sointu of Duxbury, and Gary Stockbridge of Franklin. Jan loved music, animals, and her close Abington friends. A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Tuesday August 27 at 3pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of...

Doreen Marquis ("Bo") of Brockton, passed this last Saturday, August 18th, at the age of 52. She was the loving girlfriend of John, mother of Jessica age 29, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy, and the youngest sister of Denise, Diane, Paul, and Brian. Doreen was a strong woman with a big heart. She was an avid lover of nature and especially all animals. She really loved watching documentaries and horror movies, listening to rock music, and spending time with friends. She...

A Funeral Service will be held in the Quealy & Son Funeral Home Friday August 16 at 11am, visitation will be held before the service 10am to 11am. Interment will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland.    

Anne Christine McPhee, 83, of Rockland, formerly of Abington, passed away Saturday, August 3 rd , after a long illness. She was the loving daughter of the late Edward F. Conley, Sr. and Irene Conley, and wife of the late Allan J. McPhee. She is survived by daughter Lisa Ceurvels and her husband Michael, daughter Patricia McPhee, and son Allan McPhee and his wife Rose; Grandchildren Marissa Roy, Chantell Baiardi, Brianna McPhee, Allan McPhee Jr. and Dylan McPhee; Great-grandchildren Charlotte...