obituaries

May 10, 2021

MacINTYRE, William G. (Bill) of Abington for over 48 years, passed away peacefully, on May 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He then went on to enter the United States Navy and serve his country honorably for four years....

May 6, 2021

Scott L. Lockhart, age 61 of East Bridgewater passed away on May 6th.  Scott was the devoted husband of Robin (Somers) Lockhart for more than 40 years.  He is survived by his son Scott D. Lockhart of East Bridgewater and three cherished grandsons, Michael, Jackson and Landon.

Scott was the son of Walter and Carole Lockhart of...

May 3, 2021

Nancy A. Walsh of Abington passed surrounded by her loving family on May 3, 2021, beloved wife of 29 years to Richard F. Walsh; Loving daughter of the late Walter and Mary Pleach; Devoted mother of NoraAnn Faler and her husband, Matthew, of Littleton and Sara Walsh of Abington; Loving sister of Linda Standford and her husband, Richard, of...

Apr 28, 2021

Conor Kelleher Smith of Abington, loving husband, adoring father, cherished brother and treasured son, passed away unexpectedly on April 28th at the age of 40.

Conor was born in Whitman, Ma and spent his childhood in Abington growing up close to his grandparents and extended family.  He was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton...

Apr 27, 2021

Robert Henry Dano of Whitman, a loving brother, uncle, teacher, coach, author, artist and musician, passed away April 27 at the age of 72. Robert was born November 7, 1948 in Eggenfelden, Bavaria, Germany to Alexander and Gitta Dano.

The family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1949.  He grew up in Quincy, after moving there at...

Apr 27, 2021

With his family at his side, Geoffrey Nash passed away at home on April 27, 2021. Geoff was born on April 21, 1948 in Arlington and was raised in Norwood. A graduate of Norwood High School, Geoff went on to receive an undergraduate degree from Northeastern University and a Master in Business Administration from Boston University. Geoff was proud...

Apr 15, 2021

David W. Maxwell of Abington, passed on April 15, 2021 after a long illness, age 77. David was raised in Braintree and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth and New England Art and Design in Boston.

David was the loving father of Stephanie L. Maxwell, Michael D. Maxwell and wife Jacquelyn, and Dana R. Maxwell...

Apr 13, 2021

Gerald Malafronte of Abington, April 13, age 74, Loving husband of Linda Malafronte; Beloved son of Lena Malafronte and the late Tony Malafronte and late Michael Doherty; Loving brother of Tony, Theresa, Lee, and Victor; Also, survived by his fur babies Duffy and Chloe,  godchild Caitlin, and many nieces and nephews.

Gerald worked for Wonder Bread for...

Apr 13, 2021

All services will be private.

Apr 8, 2021

Luisa Maria Dano of Whitman, passed on April 8th at the age of 71, born in Ann Arbor, MI on March 14th, 1950 to her parents Alex G. and Gitta M. Dano.

Luisa went to school in Quincy and was a gifted student. She earned her BA and MA degrees from Emmanuel College in German Language and...

Apr 8, 2021

A graveside service will be held Monday May 3, 2021 at 11am in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

Complete notice to follow.

Apr 6, 2021

Madelyn (O'Connell) Creutz, age 95, of Abington, MA left us on 4/6/21. Born in Quincy, MA, Maddie was a graduate of Quincy High School. She was married to Gerard Creutz, her dedicated husband of 61 years who was a supervisor at a precision gear manufacturer in Quincy and later Brockton, also of Quincy, MA.  She is predeceased by her...

Mar 22, 2021

Barry Joseph McNamara, age 68 passed on March 22, 2021 in Boston MA.

Barry was born on July 20, 1952 graduating from Rockland High in 1970. He is predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth (Betty Rooney) McNamara. He is survived by his brothers William McNamara and family and John and Cyndi McNamara and family. He is...

Mar 19, 2021

John R. McMullen, Jr., 70, passed away on March 19, 2021. He was born in Boston to the late John McMullen, Sr. and Geraldine McMullen. He grew up in Brighton, MA and was a longtime resident of Abington, MA. He was a loving father, avid sports fan, and a wealth of music knowledge. He was a longtime employee of...

Mar 11, 2021

Michelangelo Francesco Rocco Sannella, 82, (10/11/1938 to 3/11/2021) was born in San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy. He is the son of Giuseppe Sannella and Ida Ciccone Sannella. He came to the United States in 1955 at the age of 17. He worked as an electromechanical assembler/machinist and spent most of his career working for Johnson and Johnson. He married...

Mar 11, 2021

Selina Rachael (Parsons) Litchfield, 98½ , a lifelong resident of Abington Massachusetts, died Thursday March 11th, 2021.  Born in Cambridge MA in 1922, Selina was the oldest of eight children and the daughter of railroad foreman John Stanley Parsons and homemaker Stella Rachael (Snow) Parsons who immigrated to America from Newfoundland in 1921. She was married to John Litchfield,...

Mar 10, 2021

Terry Ivan Lennon was born May 7, 1961 in Perth, New Brunkswick, Canada and died in his Framingham, Massachusetts home on March 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Byron Lennon and his brother Dale Lennon. He is survived by his mother Martha Lennon, brothers Guy Lennon, and Ray Lennon, his daughters Heather Lucas and Amanda...

Mar 9, 2021

ABINGTON- Henry J. Kowalski, 85, a retired English teacher at Norwell High School, passed away peacefully from cancer with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.   Born April 6, 1935, he was raised in Brockton and graduated from Brockton High in 1953. He was the son of the late John J. Kowalski ( born in Poland)...

Mar 8, 2021

Carol Dwyer of Abington, passed March 9, 2021, age72, Loving daughter of the late James and Katherine Dwyer. Loving sister of the late Sheila Gouveia; Survived by her cousin James Mahoney of Mashpee.

Carol was a long time teacher at St. Bridget School in Abington.

Funeral mass will be held Saturday March 27 at 9am...

Mar 7, 2021

Paul E. Griffin Sr. of Halifax, March 7, age 96, loving husband of the late Margaret Griffin; Loving father of Paula Rice of Whitman and Ted Griffin of Weston; Loving grandfather of Jamie Vining of Winchester, Ashley Rice of Boston, Kimberley McCarthy of West Townsend, Lt. Paul E. Griffin III of Weston, and Briannah, Morgan, and Cooper Griffin all...