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Cheryl Ann Austin

Cheryl Ann Austin

Mar 19, 2024

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...

William M. Buckley

William M. Buckley

Mar 19, 2024

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...

Joan M Whalen

Joan M Whalen

Mar 13, 2024

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.

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Bill Blanchard

Bill Blanchard

Mar 12, 2024

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...

Darlene A. Cummings

Darlene A. Cummings

Mar 12, 2024

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...

Maureen Killelea

Maureen Killelea

Mar 11, 2024

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...

John Michael Ferrick

John Michael Ferrick

Feb 21, 2024

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...

James E. Gridley Jr.

James E. Gridley Jr.

Feb 20, 2024

James E. "Papa" Gridley Jr. of Abington passed away at age 82 surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2024. Jim was born in Boston on November 3, 1941, son to the late James E. Gridley,  Sr. and Margaret Gridley. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife Carole (Whiteside) Gridley, originally of East Weymouth.

Jim was...

Evelyn Ruth Bryan

Evelyn Ruth Bryan

Feb 8, 2024

Evelyn Ruth (Donovan) Bryan of Abington (formerly of Boston and Quincy), passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home with her loving family at her side on February 8, 2024.  Ruth was 103 years old.

Ruth was born in Boston on May 26, 1920 to her parents John and Harriet Donovan. Ruth grew up in Dorchester,...

Lance M Davis

Lance M Davis

Feb 4, 2024

Lance M. Davis, of Spring Hill, FL  passed away on February 4, 2024.  He was everyone's friend. Lance is survived by his life partner Clare Salmon.

Service information to be annouced at a later date.

Barabra Williamson

Barabra Williamson

Feb 2, 2024

Barbara Williamson, lifelong resident of Abington, MA passed away on February 2, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born in Boston, MA on November 27, 1940.

Barbara is survived by her son Scott Williamson and his wife Jodi of Rockland, MA. She was the proud grandmother to Samantha and Sarajo Williamson of Rockland, MA. She...

David Allen Humphries

David Allen Humphries

Jan 30, 2024

David A. Humphries of Somerville, MA passed away on January 30, 2024. David was born on January 26, 1963 in Danvers, MA. David is survived by his wife Therese Humphries. He was the loving father to Nylia and Joshua Humphries. He is also survived by his siblings Mark Humphries, Brian Humphries, Judi Haskell and Laurie Calderon. David was also...

Georgina Jolicoeur

Georgina Jolicoeur

Jan 28, 2024

All services are private.

James F. Driscoll

James F. Driscoll

Jan 24, 2024

James F. Driscoll (Jim), a longtime resident of Abington, passed away at his home in Cape Cod surrounded by his family on January 24th, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born in Dorchester. He shared 52 years of marriage with his late wife Doris (Joyce).

His life was centered around his large and close-knit family....

Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

Jan 15, 2024

Steven Frank Nelson, 63, of Brockton, suddenly passed away on January 15, 2024 when driving home. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family and friends are profoundly saddened.

Steven was born on January 2, 1961 to Priscilla and Charles Nelson in Weymouth at South Shore Hospital. He was one of six children; Chuck, David, Debra, Kerri...

Ann Britt Waling

Ann Britt Waling

Jan 12, 2024

Dr. Ann Britt Waling passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 12,2024. Born in Cambridge, MA. on June 18, 1948, Ann Marie Britt was the first of eight children born to  Margaret Mary (Murphy) and Joseph Roderick Britt. She and her family grew up in eastern and central Massachusetts. As the eldest child in...

Charles Fitts

Charles Fitts

Jan 9, 2024

Charles Fitts of Hanson, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 9, 2024. Charles leaves behind his mother Judi Crum of Ohio, and a sister, Michelle S. Burns of East Bridgewater. Charles was the loving uncle of Tyller G. Burns of Whitman, Dyllan W. Burns of Abington, and Johnus Derby of California. Charles also leaves behind...

Louise Robbins

Louise Robbins

Jan 7, 2024

It is with great sadness and much love we mourn the loss of Louise (Rand) Robbins of Abington who passed away on January 7th 2024, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughters Anita (Rogers) Riley, Lee (Rogers) Shay and son-in-law Francis (Frank) Shay with whom she resided.

Louise was preceded in death by...

Matthew F. Costantino

Matthew F. Costantino

Jan 7, 2024

Matthew, raised in Abington, MA, and living in New York, age 40, passed on to his Eternal reward on January 7, 2024, while at home, surrounded by his father and 8 siblings. Matthew has left us to join his beloved Mother, who was waiting for him, along with Jesus and Mary in heaven. Matthew leaves behind his loving wife,...

Lawrence F. Zbikowski

Lawrence F. Zbikowski

Jan 6, 2024

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