obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Beverly (Clifford) McAuliffe, aged 86, passed June 29, 2023, Beverly was originally from Quincy but has lived with her family in Abington for the last 30 years.

Beverly cherished her family and loved spending time with them. Her favorite times were spent celebrating holidays together and enjoying summer BBQs. She enjoyed baking, ceramics, fancy nails, watching football,...

Jun 27, 2023

Doris Arsenault (Cahill) passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 27th at the age of 86. Doris was originally for Roxbury MA and moved her family to Abington 60 years ago. While living in Abington she made many lifelong friends. Doris was always quick to volunteer her help whether it be to watch a child, give someone a ride or...

Jun 26, 2023

Wayne Norling of Abington passed away surrounded by his loving family at South Shore Hospital on June 26, 2023, at the age of 90. Born in Quincy, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Walter and Blanche Norling. He was predeceased by his siblings Milton Norling, Donald Norling, and Eveyln "Sissy" Norling. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 22, 2023

Emelda Sophie Slonina of Abington, MA, at the age of 95 passed away on June 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. Emelda was born in Lawerence, MA on October 1, 1927. She is predeceased by her parents Walter and Josephine Lyko.

Emelda is survived by her children, Judy and her husband Bob Fazio of Hull,...

Jun 20, 2023

John Charles Shirriff of Abington Massachusetts, 80 years old, passed peacefully with his family by his side, at Pat Roche Hospice house on Tuesday June 20, 2023, after a 5 year battle with dementia.

John was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandpa/ Papa  to his wife Elaine Shirriff of 48 years.  Daughter Crystal Shirriff and grandpa/papa...

Jun 20, 2023

Francis Abbondanza Sr. passed away at South Shore Hospital on Tuesday June 20th at the age of 83. He was born in Boston, MA. Frank was the son of Gaetano and Virginia Abbondanza. Frank was predeceased by his wife Arline Abbondanza. He was the father to Richard, Francis Jr., Keith, Paul, and Vincent Abbondanza. Frank leaves behind his grandchildren...

Jun 19, 2023

Nancy Jane Goodwin (Alves), age 95, died peacefully at St. Joseph Manor on Monday, June 19th after a struggle with dementia. She was the loving widow of Thomas J. Goodwin, daughter of Virginia and Benjamin Alves. She was the eldest daughter of seven siblings.

Born November 7, 1927, in San Antonio, Texas, she moved to Massachusetts in...

Jun 15, 2023

Surrounded by love, Christopher James Cronin transitioned from our realm at 9:14 a.m. on Thursday, June 15. His devoted wife of forty-eight years (Frances Incerto Cronin) and children (Karena Louise Cronin and Christopher Justin Cronin) were by his side, while family and friends near and far enveloped him in love with their words, prayers, and music. At 83 years...

Jun 15, 2023

Linda J. Preziosi, 54 of Quincy passed away peacefully on June 15 surrounded by family.  Loving mother of Paul Preziosi and Jason Preziosi Madden.  Beloved sister to Kerri Carey Lukeman and her husband Mike of Rockland, Jessica Carey-McCallum and her husband CJ of Weymouth, Thomas Carey and his wife Erin of Braintree, Michael Carey and his wife Maria of...

Jun 14, 2023

Theresa Marie Scribner Walton, age 86 passed away on June 14, 2023 in Scituate, MA. Theresa was born on January 8, 1937 in Somerville, MA to her father, the late Wilford Harold Scribner and her mother, the late Theresa Sybil Crispo Scribner and raised in Braintree, MA. She was the oldest of five children.

Theresa graduated from...

Jun 12, 2023

Casey Blake McArthur was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on June 12, 2023. Casey Blake was born on November 16, 2001. Raised in Rockland with her mom, stepfather, siblings and grandparents. Casey loved spending time with her family. She loved family gatherings, cookouts, or cheering on the backyard basketball games. Casey always had a passion for music from...

Jun 12, 2023

Maria D'Aparecida Goncalves was called home to the Lord after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Maria was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and came to America in 1991. She has called the South Shore her home ever since. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones, gardening, and cooking. Maria will be remembered as a woman...

Jun 11, 2023

Alexander P. Tyler passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 38. He was born on November 15, 1984 in Springfield, MA.

Alex was the loving son to Tanya Wood. He leaves behind his daughters Analise Tyler, and Jordan Massey.

Alex was a very proud retired veteran of the United States Army. He...

Jun 5, 2023

Sharon Ann Burke-Ryder 72, Died peacefully on June 5, 2023 at Springbrook Center after a short battle with cancer. Sharon was the wife of the late Craig W. Ryder.

Born in Quincy, MA on July 7,1950. Was the daughter of the late Hoyle J. Burke and Mary A. Burke. She attended school at St. Joseph's in Quincy...

Jun 1, 2023

Ruth A. (Hawkins) Gorham returned home to the Lord on June 1, 2023. Ruth was born and raised in Scarsdale, NY. She met her husband John, on Cape Cod and moved to Massachusetts where she was a long time resident of Quincy and Abington. She also resided in Englewood, FL. Ruth was deeply loved and will be greatly missed...

May 24, 2023

Paul E. Byron, age 85, of Las Vegas, NV,  formerly of Abington, MA., died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24th after a 2 years-long struggle with Lewy body dementia. Paul was the loving husband of June Byron for 60 years. and was the son of the late Reginald Byron and Nora Byron.

Paul was born and raised in...

May 16, 2023

Lawrence E. Mayo of North Attleboro formerly Quincy, passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 96. Larry was the loving father to Lee Anne Vaillencourt of Whitman, Sandra Wood of Rockland, Laurie Barstow of North Attleboro, and Karin Paul Burnham of Holbrook. Larry is also survived by all of his grandchildren.

Larry was predeceased...

May 5, 2023

David Bean, 84, of Marshfield, MA.  Born premature to parents Lauress and Jeannette Bean during the Hurricane of 1938 at St. Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester MA, it cost his parents to get him out of hock after 4 weeks in an incubator. After this blustery entrance, David brought calm winds and wise counsel all the rest of his...

May 5, 2023

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul V. Sacchetti of Brockton, MA. Paul passed away at the age of 67, on May 5, 2023, after a 6-year battle with Alzheimer's. He leaves behind his beloved wife Kathy, sister Lorna Allen, and brothers John and Peter Sacchetti. Paul was the loving father to six children...

May 1, 2023

Tina Carter of Abington originally from Dorchester, age 44, passed May 1, Loving daughter of Lester and Angela Carter; Loving mother of Anthony Carter, Isabella, Alex, and William St. Martin; Beloved longtime companion Jeff St. Martin; Loving sister of Michelle Carter; Also survived by nephew Joseph Ebbs and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held...