obituaries

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...

Aug 21, 2022

Our beautiful mother, Diane M. Hobert, sadly passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 89. Diane was a resident of Abington for many years raising her family and later became a resident of Cape Cod where she cared for her home and enjoyed crocheting. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. In...

Aug 21, 2022

Diane Freese of Abington, passed away on Sunday the 24th of August, age 79; She is survived by her loving husband John H. Freese and two sons; John M.  and James P. Freese. Also, survived by her grandson Isaiah Stroud-Freese.

Visitation will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington on Thursday...

Aug 15, 2022

John Edward Joyce, age 84, of Weymouth passed away on August 15, 2022.  Loving husband to the late Catherine E Joyce and son of the late Edward and Francis (Slivonik) Joyce.  Born in Hyde Park as the oldest of 9 children, he was then raised in North Quincy, where he loved playing hockey, sailing, and fishing.

Jack...

Aug 11, 2022

Dale Dennis Martin, 61, of Bourne MA, passed away Thursday morning August 11th, at his home surrounded by family. Dale was born October 2, 1960 in Brockton MA, to Dennis and Natalie (Walker) Martin. He attended Abington High School in Abington MA. Most of his career was spent in hotel management at the Sheraton in Braintree with a recent...

Aug 7, 2022

Evelyn Ann Katibian, born August 7, 1937, passed away peacefully at home on her 85th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.

Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of Viola (Burke) and Lester Floren.  She leaves behind her adoring husband and childhood sweetheart, John Katibian, whom she was married to for 66 beautiful...

Aug 1, 2022

Stephen L. Packer, age 62, of Brockton, MA passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Needham, MA on August 19, 1959, one of two twins.  He was the loving son of the late Robert E. and Mary E. Packer. Stephen grew up in Dedham, MA in the Riverdale area and was 1977...