obituaries

Apr 17, 2024

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...

Apr 4, 2024

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...

Mar 29, 2024

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...

Mar 28, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

Jan 28, 2024

All services are private.

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....

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...

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...