obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

John F. Dennison of Abington passed away on November 4, 2022 at the age of 76.

Jack was born in Quincy and moved to Abington as a teenager.  He graduated from Abington High School in 1964 and was drafted into the Army shortly thereafter.  He served his time in Germany, and on his return to the states,...

Nov 3, 2022

John J. O'Brien, son of the late William and Patricia of Bridgewater formerly of Roslindale.  Brother to Anne Marie, Uncle to Joseph and father to Scott Dolan.  Also leaving behind dear soulmate friends Bruce Catalano and Maureen Fulford: John passed away gracefully on Thursday 11/3/22.

Visitation will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116...

Oct 30, 2022

Donna M. Watkins Surabian of Abington passed away on October 30, 2022, at 67 years old. A loving wife of 16 years to the late Michael Surabian Sr. and to her late companion of 10 years, Robert Watkins. A loving mother of Audrey Huskey, Elizabeth Zenus and her husband, Darrin Zenus, Michael Surabian and his wife Karen Surabian. A...

Oct 28, 2022

Nancy J. Myers entered back into the Lord's arms on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving son and daughter in law at the age of 77. She was a remarkable mother of 2 children and she was truely loved by many.

Nancy was born to Lawrence and Barbara Evans of Rockland, Massachusetts on July 25, 1945....

Oct 26, 2022

Teresa M. Mini (Vitali), 78, of Punta Gorda, Florida and Abington Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Hampton Manor. She was the loving and devoted wife of Joseph Mini for almost 60 Years.

Teresa was born in Boston, MA and the daughter of John and Carmela (Avola) Vitali. She was a resident of Abington...

Oct 25, 2022

Lawrence B. Dunbar (59) of Agawam passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Roxbury, Lawrence met the love of his life, his wife, Jeanette (Zupkofska) Dunbar before moving to Western MA in 1996. Lawrence's greatest love was being with family and close friends. He enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards,(winning card...

Oct 24, 2022

Joseph J. Nevaras of Halifax died on October 24, 2022, known to close friends and family as "JJ". Joseph is the son of Joseph V. and Linda E. (DiBiase) Nevaras of Abington. He leaves his brother, Jeffrey Nevaras of West Bridgewater, and his nieces, Cassandra, Alexandra, and Violet Nevaras. Also, Aunt/God Mother Loretta, and her husband Kevin Manning of...

Oct 21, 2022

Robert ("Bob") H. Beatson Jr. passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2022, at the age of 65. He happily spent the last week of his life with his three grandchildren in Indianapolis.

Bob was born on May 16, 1957, in Quincy to the late Robert Sr. and Elizabeth (née Corson). He grew up on Common St. with...

Oct 13, 2022

A graveside service will be held Thursday October 20 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sudbury at 11am.

Oct 12, 2022

Kathryn Ann Nemet, longtime resident Weymouth, passed away at South Shore Hospital on October 12, at the age of 60. Kathryn was born in Boston to the late David and Kathryn Nemet. Kathryn was the loving sibling, aunt, cousin, godmother and friend to many. Kathryn leaves behind her siblings Barbara, Irene, and Carol as well as her brother in...

Oct 12, 2022

Kevin Edmund Hall, 61, of Osterville, Massachusetts passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, at home surrounded by his beloved family and lifelong friends.

Kevin was born in Abington, Massachusetts the son of the late Edmund Hall and Beverly (Boucher) Hall of Bridgewater.

Kevin leaves behind his wife...

Oct 10, 2022

Dr. Robert E. Murray, 85, of Plymouth, Massachusetts passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, Oct 10, 2022 at Newfield House. He was the loving and devoted husband of Patricia Ann (Russell) Murray for over 62 years.

Robert was born on June 24, 1937 in Lexington MA. He was the son of the late John and Grace...

Oct 5, 2022

Joan E. Sheridan of Abington, passed away at South Shore hospital in Weymouth on October 5 at the age of 65. Joan was born in Norwood on March 27, 1957, to Thomas and Mildred Greenwood. Joan was the devoted mother to Victoria and Jameson Sheridan. She also leaves her former husband Michael Sheridan.

Joan was a loving...

Sep 20, 2022

Roger John Wolcott, 75, of Middleboro, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He is survived by his wife and best friend of nearly 52 years, Joanne Currie Wolcott, his daughter Jennifer L. Bryant and her husband Paul, his daughter Marianne C. Speakman and her husband Michael, his daughter Colleen A. Zaniewski and her husband Christopher and his most...

Sep 19, 2022

Jean M. Reynolds of Plympton, age 80, passed after a brief illness September 19, 2022, Loving wife of the late Bob (Wrap) Reynolds; Loving mother of Thomas Morse, Barbara-Jean Tighe, Bob Morse and wife Lisa, and Bill Walsh; Also, survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was the loving aunt to 3 nieces and 1 nephew.  Jean...

Sep 12, 2022

Joseph E. O'Rourke of Abington, age 83, passed away on September 12, 2022, Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary; Loving husband of Elaine Fortune O'Rourke and brother in law to Charles E. Fortune Jr.; Cherished father of Sean O'Rourke and his wife Shawn Ferland-O'Rourke; Proud Papa of Delia O'Rourke, Quinn O'Rourke, Corey Ferland and Jesse Ferland. Loving...

Sep 11, 2022

Jeffrey A. Albers, 36, passed away on Sept. 11, 2022 at his home. Born on April 19, 1986 in Houston, TX, he was the loving son of Donna and John Albers.

He received a degree in Culinary Arts from the Art Institute in Houston. After graduation, he  spent his entire career in the pursuit of his passion...

Sep 10, 2022

Joyce Karen (Kostek) Kelley, of Hingham, MA (formerly of Hobe Sound, FL), aged 79, passed away on September 10, 2022.  She was the daughter of Michael C. and Felicia (Lapinski) Kostek of Greenfield, MA.  She was a lover of all fine things – art, music, theater, opera, and travel.  Although not an athlete herself, she was a sports enthusiast,...

Sep 6, 2022

Michael C. Murphy, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on September 6th, 2022.  Born in Boston and a graduate of Abington High School, Mike remained in Abington where he raised his family. He worked at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility as a corrections officer for many years. Most recently, he served as the Director of Facilities for PF Chang's restaurants....

Sep 6, 2022

Oscar Peter Anderson, known by friends as Andy and by family as Dad and Papa Oscar, passed away, surrounded by his children, on September 6 at the age of 84.

Oscar was born on July 17, 1938. He was raised by his father and mother – Oscar and Mildred in Brooklyn New York.  Married Emilia Rizzo at...