obituaries

Sep 20, 2021

John F. Foley Jr. of Abington, September 20, 2021, age 73, Loving husband of the late Roberta Foley; Loving father of Kellie White and husband Jim White of Abington and John Foley and wife Jenn Foley of Wareham; Beloved papa to Jimmy, Stephanie, and Christopher White, Aidan, Ryan, and Erynn Foley, and  AJ and Ryley Bridges; Loving brother to...

Sep 19, 2021

Dorothy Mary (Perette) Laird, was born 1929 in Weymouth, lived in Rockland and passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 19.

Dorothy was a former longtime resident of Hingham where she opened an art studio, Gallery One, in the 1970s, and then owned her own business as a Registered Electrologist for 25 years.  Throughout the years...

Sep 14, 2021

Paul D'Amato of Abington, passed away in his sleep peacefully at home September 14, 2021 after a lingering illness, he was born at 16 Vernon Street in Abington on October 17, 1933; Son of Late Alexander Sr. and Edith Dame; Survived by his loving wife Patricia R. (Coleman) D'Amato; Brother of  Richard and his wife Helen of Ayer, MA;...

Sep 12, 2021

Adele M. King of Abington, September 12, age 74, Loving mother of Leah King, Heather King, Matthew King, Christopher Proctor, and Carolyn Carroll; Beloved sister of Susan Triller, Beth Abbondandolo, Mark Winterson and Carol Winterson; Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren;

All arrangements will be private per family request. Please sign our online guestbook...

Sep 12, 2021

James W. Batson, of Abington passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on September 12, 2021 at the age of 75.

He was the loving husband of Paulette Batson of Abington. James was the loving brother to Tom Batson of Carver, Skip Learned of Rhode Island, Kathy O'Connell of New Hampshire, Francine Either of Abington,...

Sep 11, 2021

"It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Marilyn (White) Riggins of Lighthouse Point, Florida on September 11, 2021. She is survived by her son Timothy Sergio and wife Renee of Brooklyn, New York, daughter Patricia (Sergio) Marinelli and husband Edward of Lighthouse Point, brother Murray L. White and wife Karol (Habershon) of Gaithersburg, Maryland,...

Sep 7, 2021

Benjamin Patrick Black of Brockton, an adoring father, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2021 at the age of 41. He is survived by his wife Amanda Thibeault and daughter Marissa Black. Son of the late Seana Black of Scituate and Robert Marino of California  and raised by Susan Mulligan and the late Edward Mulligan of Abington. Brother to...

Sep 2, 2021

Memorial Visitation Tuesday September 21 from 11 am - 12 , followed by a funeral service at noon.

Complete Obituary to follow

Sep 1, 2021

Richard Cullinane, passed away unexpectedly on 09/01/21.

Richard was the beloved son of the late Arthur J & Mary M Cullinane and sister Patricia Cullinane, all formerly of West Roxbury.

Survived by his daughter Caitlyn Lynn, Husband is Robert and they live in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was the brother to sisters Jean Joyce of...

Sep 1, 2021

Leo Barrows of Abington, passed away at his home suddenly on Wednesday Sept. 1 2021. He was born on April 28, 1957. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patti. His four children, Amanda, Andrew, Matthew and Andrea. His four adoring grandchildren Abigail, Hannah, Kayleigh and Matt. Loving brother of Mark and sister Pam.

Leo enjoyed fishing...

Aug 25, 2021

Brian M. Sweeney of Abington, August 25, age 83, loving husband of the late Mildred Sweeney; Loving father of Brian Sweeney Jr. and partner Linda Coffey, Michael Sweeney and wife Debra, Sharon Steffann and husband Jim, and Karen Crocker and husband Jeff; Loving brother of Ann LaCortiglia, Peggy and John Kelley, and the late Barbara, Mary, Joe, Franny, and...

Aug 20, 2021

Complete notice to follow.

Aug 17, 2021

Theresa Burgess of Abington, August 17, 2021, age 59, Loving wife of Chris Burgess of Abington; Loving mother of Alana and Chris Burgess; Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and Francis Donohoe;

Theresa graduated from UMass Boston with a BS in Marketing Management. She was an administrator at the Abington Town Hall and worked in engineering. Theresa...

Jul 31, 2021

Judith E. LoPorto, an Abington resident for 50 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 31. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas LoPorto and will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Nicole, son Robert, step-son Shawn, daughter-in-law Lindsay, son-in-law Brendan Nicolan, grandchildren Alex, Ava, Tyler and Kylie, brother Jack Phillips, sisters Winnie Phillips, Betty Gimer and...

Jul 30, 2021

Thomas M. Bailey, 75, passed away on July 30, 2021. Born on October 30, 1945, he was the beloved son of the late Leighton and Helen (Holbrook) Bailey of Abington, Massachusetts. Thom was the third of ten children in the Bailey family, part of a close-knit and loving household.

A proud veteran, Thom served honorably in the...

Jul 25, 2021

On July 25, 2021, Abington's Jane A. (Maguire) Maguire, 89 years young, was welcomed into Heaven.   Surrounded by her family, Jane passed away at home from complications following a recent stroke.

Jane was born in Boston, MA on June 25, 1932.  Her parents were Thomas H. and Mary R. (O'Connor) Maguire. She attended St. Peter's School and...

Jul 21, 2021

Peter J. Loughman Sr. of Abington passed away on July 21, 2021 at the age of 95. Born in Boston in February 1926. He proudly served his Country during WWII as a Navy Signalman on the LST 670. Pete worked as a machinist and retired from Grant Gear Works in South Boston. After moving to Abington he became a...

Jul 20, 2021

Edward Brian Moodoyan of Abington passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and two daughters on July 20, 2021 after a 14 month battle with cancer.  Ed was born October 9, 1969 to the late Robert Moodoyan and late Barbara Moodoyan.  Ed grew up in Framingham Massachusetts and graduated from Framingham North High School.  He continued...

Jul 18, 2021

ABINGTON - George Michael Kiernan passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was 62. He was born on January 19, 1959, and raised in Abington. He was a son of Muriel and the late Edward Kiernan. He loved golf and fishing, watching the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots, and the PGA tour. He is survived by his son...

Jul 17, 2021

Kathleen Anne (Moriarty) Shahvari of Rockland, formerly of Abington, passed away at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on Saturday, July 17th, 2021, after a two month battle with Covid-19. Kathy was born on December 22, 1948 at Brockton Hospital to the late John and Eileen (Mahoney) Moriarty of Abington. Kathy grew up in Abington and graduated from Cardinal Spellman...