obituaries

Feb 19, 2022

Anne Marie (Bartlett) Phair of Abington, MA, passed away on February 19, 2022 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and resilience stayed with her until her final days.

Anne was born August 10, 1956 to the late Paul Revere and Alice Dorothy Bartlett. She was raised in Weymouth, MA, and spent...

Feb 17, 2022

Edward Carl Schneider Jr. of Halifax, MA passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 17, 2022. Ed was born on August 26, 1946, to the late Ed and May Schneider.

Ed was raised in Hanover and graduated in 1964.

Ed was the loving devoted husband and best friend to Margaret...

Feb 16, 2022

Jeannette Picard, of Abington passed away with her loving family by her side on February 16, 2022. She was the loving mother to her two children, Linda Cohan and Ron Picard.  She is also survived by her grandson, Ryan Picard, her brother Robert (Bobby) McNulty and his wife Carol, her son-in-law Tom Cohan, and is pre-deceased by her grandson,...

Feb 14, 2022

Winifred "Winnie" Jane (Benoit) Love passed away on February 14, 2022.  She was 81 years old.

Winnie was born on February 7, 1941, in Boston to the late Margaret and Edward Benoit.  She is pre-deceased by her husband, William J Love.

Winnie is also survived by her siblings, Antoinette and Christos Zigouras (Abington), Ida and...

Feb 12, 2022

Robert "Gumba" Gambon, passed away on February 12th, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 65.

Robert lived in Weymouth his whole life. He enjoyed playing softball and darts.  He also worked as an associate at Stop & Shop for many years.

Robert was the loving son of the late John F. Gambon...

Feb 4, 2022

Joseph Lawson, also known as "JoJo",  52, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2022. Joe was born in Abington, MA on June 28, 1969 to Stanley Lawson Jr. and Patricia Lawson. He attended Abington elementary and received his GED in his later years. JoJo was a well known, motivated arborist in south shore where he built his business, Cheap...

Feb 2, 2022

Marilyn Rita Nickley, 87 years old of Abington entered into eternal rest with her loving family by her side on February 2, 2022. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents John B Kelly and Mildred Clauss Kelly. Marilyn entered this world in September 21, 1934 in Boston, MA. She was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School in...

Feb 1, 2022

Emilia Jeanette Anderson, known by friends as Emmy, and by family as Mom and Nana Emmy, passed away peacefully at home, on February 1,2022 at the age of 79.

Emilia was born on March 31, 1942. She was the youngest child of Domenic and Teresa Rizzo  of Dorchester.

Emilia married Oscar Anderson at Saint Ambrose,...

Jan 31, 2022

Ellen Koch Piscatelli was a mother, sister, friend, educator and life-long learner. She passed away on January 31, 2022, from cancer. She was 67. She spent more than 40 years in San Diego, California, but Massachusetts was her true home. She was born in Quincy to Paul Koch and Marie Koch Beltis and grew up in Braintree with sister...

Jan 24, 2022

Frances Catherine Cratty, known by everyone as Mickey, died on January 24, 2022 at the age of 92. Mickey was born on April 21, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of the Greater Boston area. She raised her children in Medway and Quincy and spent another 30 years living in Abington. She spent her final year's happy and content...

Jan 22, 2022

Howard F. Cullinan Jr. 77, of Abington passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at South Shore Hospital due to complications from COVID -19.

Born on January 11, 1945 in Brockton, he was the son of Howard and Velma Cullinan. He was the brother of the late Patricia Roberts of Whitman.

Howie was a lifelong member...

Jan 17, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Anne Bugden was called home to the Lord in the early hours of January 17, 2022.

A child of Irish-Canadian (James Bugden) and Irish (Maureen Gilmartin) immigrants who settled in Abington, Massachusetts, Patty was raised with a strong faith, love of Ireland and devotion to the Red Sox and Patriots, a true Boston Girl.

Jan 16, 2022

Robert Sheehan passed away on January 16 joining his wife Eileen, who left us on February 4, 2009. Robert was born and raised in New York City. After graduating high school, he served his country in the army. Robert relocated to Boston Massachusetts where he established a career at the Gillette Company. He was the loving husband of the...

Jan 16, 2022

Gerald W. Sweeney, 73, of Abington passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 16, 2022.  Prior to moving to Abington in 2017, he lived in Braintree for 46 years.  He was born and raised in South Boston and graduated from Boston Trade High School and later earned his B.S. in Marketing from Stonehill College.  He worked his entire...

Jan 14, 2022

Emily Maureen Carroll came into this world on a windy and cool 40-something degree morning on November 9, 1984. Emily crossed over to her next adventure on a windy and cool 40-something degree evening on January 14, 2022.

Emily was the youngest daughter of Patricia (Gillis) Carroll and Dennis Carroll of Abington and the apple of their...

Jan 12, 2022

Stephen G. Rasetta of Abington, formerly of Somerville, MA, passed away on January 12, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family. He leaves behind a large and loving family.  Cherished husband of 28 years to Karen (Goggin) Rasetta of Dorchester. Loving son of the late Louis A. Rasetta of...

Jan 1, 2022

John Doering Jr, passed away on January 1, at the age of 47.  John grew up in Rockland and was the loving son to his parents John Doering Sr, Edna and the late Vincent. John is also survived by his two sisters Malissa and Lyndsey as well as his brother Frank. John was the loving uncle to Alexis, Autumn,...

Dec 27, 2021

William ("Will") T. McDonough passed away on December 27, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 77.

Born in Woburn, MA, Will grew up in a large, close-knit family with four older sisters and two brothers. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Cyndy (Packard) McDonough, he remained in Woburn...

Dec 21, 2021

Edward O'Connor passed away on December 21, 2021 joining his wife Donna who left us on November 23, 2021.  He was born in Cambridge and grew up with his two sisters, Lillian Wisniewski and Marilyn McDevitt.   He married, Donna Bonfiglio in 1967 and subsequently moved to Abington in 1970 and lived there for the rest of his life.

Dec 21, 2021

Leokadia J. Wronski of Abington passed away peacefully at home on December 21st with family by her side.

Born in Poland on April 19, 1950, Leokadia and her family came to the United States in December of 1964 and settled in Dorchester,  MA.  She would then later meet her beloved husband, Frank Wronski, and marry in 1972....