obituaries

Nov 4, 2023

Michael "Mike" McMorrow, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hingham, early morning Saturday, November 4th.

Mike leaves behind his wife CherylAnn McMorrow of 12 wonderful years. The pair first met in Kindergarten and were friends for much of grade school. In December of 2010 the couple re-connected & pursued a life of love and happiness...

Nov 4, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Gallagher Mullaly of Rockland passed away surrounded by her loving family at South Shore Hospital on November 4, 2023. Betty was born on September 3, 1940, in Boston, MA. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas & Margaret Dooley. Betty was predeceased by her husband Herbert Mullaly, as well as her first husband and the father to...

Oct 31, 2023

Samantha Curtin of Brockton, MA, passed away on October 31, 2023 at the age of 37. Samantha was the loving daughter to Jan Behan of Marshfield, MA and Stephen Curtin of Maine. Samantha is the loving sister to Stephen Curtin II and his wife Elizabeth and Stacey Curtin. She was the loved by many aunts, uncles, niece, nephew and...

Oct 27, 2023

Eugene (Gene) T. Carroll, a longtime resident of Abington, born and raised in South Boston, peacefully passed away at his Lakehouse on October 27th, 2023 at the age of 87.  He dedicated 35 years of his life in service to the City of Boston as a dedicated Police Officer. Gene had an enduring passion for sharing captivating tales of...

Oct 23, 2023

Complete notice to follow

A Graveside service will be held on Monday December 4 at 12PM at Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland.

Oct 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamela Dowd on October 23, 2023, who departed this world at the age of 58. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Pamela is survived by her husband Paul Dowd and her sons, Shane Dowd and Colin Dowd and her Grandson Cameron Dowd....

Oct 21, 2023

Anastasia (Gricus) DiRocco of Brighton, age 103, beloved wife of Louis DiRocco (deceased). She is survived by her three children, Louise Leonard and her husband Frank of Aurora, IL, Philip (Rocky) DiRocco and his wife Tilda of Abington, MA, and Carl DiRocco and his wife Cecilia Olds of Phillipston, MA. Loving grandmother of Brian (Merrill), Kristen (Premal) and Mark...

Oct 16, 2023

Joseph F. Pishkin 81, of Abington, husband of Karen (Pappas) for 52 wonderful years, retired detective for the Boston Police Department, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth surrounded by loving family on October 16, 2023.

Joseph was born in Dorchester,MA on December 9, 1941 to the late Joseph and Anne Pishkin (Roche). Joseph graduated...

Oct 12, 2023

Liliane M. Beurskens of Randolph (aged 83), passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2023. Liliane was the loving wife of the late Jean B. Beurskens, the loving mother of Nadine Hill, and son-in-law Donald W. Hill of Abington. She was the beloved grandmother of Dr. Jaclyn N. Hill and Derek J. Hill.

Liliane was born in Brussels,...

Oct 12, 2023

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Dorothy Marie (White) Casey died peacefully in Weymouth with family by her side at age 81. Dottie was born in Boston on July 24, 1942 and raised in Dorchester. She was the daughter of the late James and Alice (Green) White and the eldest sister of Robert White and James White. She was a...

Oct 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John Joseph Meada, our beloved Jay. Jay passed suddenly on October 3rd, 2023 at the age of 36 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Jay was raised in Avon, Massachusetts, and lived in many South Shore towns throughout his life, including Abington, Scituate, and Brockton, until settling in...

Sep 26, 2023

"The kindnesses of others fertilize our soul, they become a part of who we are, and we carry them and their love. We feel this when people die, how their gifts remain alive in us." — Wayne Muller

How can one properly sum up an incredible life in a few short paragraphs? The truth is, it isn't...

Sep 24, 2023

Earl Stewart III, born and raised in Quincy, passed September 24, 2023, age 51, Son of Linda (Burkhead) Price of East Weymouth and the late Earl Stewart Jr.; Father of Earl Stewart IIII of Plymouth and Alyssa Stewart of East Weymouth; Brother of Troy Stewart and the late Marilyn, William, Robert, and Paul Price; Earl is also survived by...

Sep 21, 2023

Marcos Antonio Meloni Menezes of Middleboro, passed September 21, 2023 peacefully at Hope Health Hospice Facility with his wife Talita holding him in her arms. Unfortunately he battled brain cancer for the past 3 years and 6 months. Lost his battle after all treatments that the doctors could offer.

Marcos was born and raised in Sao Paulo,...

Sep 18, 2023

Lois Sullivan of Weymouth passed away on September 18, 2023, at South Shore Hospital. Lois was born on November 17, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Theresa Quinlan and Richard Quinlan Sr.

Lois is survived by her siblings Judith Ann Jarvis of NY, Patricia Diane Quinlan of AZ, Richard John Quinlan Jr. of MA, David...

Sep 4, 2023

Dorothy Helen McDonough passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, at the age of 87 in Hingham, Massachusetts after a long battle with dementia. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Quincy, Massachusetts, to the late Faustino and Teresa Del Longo. Dorothy, a dedicated nurse for over 50 years, touched the lives of countless patients with her compassionate...

Aug 26, 2023

Richard MacLeod, 66, of Abington, MA, passed away on August 26, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Norwood, MA, to Shirley (Johnson) MacLeod and the late Norman MacLeod.

Richard was the loving husband of Nancy (Budrick) MacLeod of Abington, MA. He was the loving father of Richard T....

Aug 24, 2023

Ronald Phetteplace, of Marshfield passed away on August 24, 2023 at the age of 76. He was survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen Phetteplace. He was the loving father to Ron Phetteplace Jr. and his wife Allison of Plainview, NY, and Robyn Sandova and her husband Dana of Holden, MA. He leaves his sister Ann McLaughlin of West...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph Francis Croak Jr. , passed August 17, 2023 from lung cancer at the age of 90. Joseph was born April 12, 1933 in Boston, MA to Catherine Jones and Joseph Croak.  He married Virginia Ann Berube on April 8, 1961.  They were happily married for 62 years. Loving father of Diana Gallant and her husband Paul of East...

Aug 16, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Woodworth of Bridgewater, August 16, age 75, Loving husband of Patricia Woodworth; Loving father of Michael Woodworth of Bridgewater, Mark Woodworth of Norton, and Adam Woodworth and wife Diana of Denver, Colorado; Beloved brother of Wayne Woodworth of Hanson and several nieces and nephews.

Ron was a wonderful husband and father. He loved camping in...