obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

Robert V. Pilato of Abington, February 19, 2021, age 84, Loving husband of the late Dorothy Pilato; Loving father of Linda P. Pilato of Hanson; Beloved grandfather of Daniel Farrier and the late Robbie Farrier; Loving companion of Georgianna Ahmed; Also, survived by very close friends Denise and Bob Cole, Billy Davis, and Warren Troupe. Father of Laura Santagata...

Feb 18, 2021

All services will be private.

Feb 15, 2021

Grace Frances Spalding Bodwell Darrow died February 15, 2021, age 99, at Linden Ponds Senior Living,

Hingham, Mass. She was born October 14, 1921 in Guilford, Conn. "Frankie" raised three daughters in

Sharon, Mass. with her first husband, Gareth Palmer Bodwell, who passed in 1962 in an accident at work.

Her second husband,...

Feb 10, 2021

Kevin F. Leary of Plymouth formerly of Abington, February 10, 2021, age 74, Loving husband of Rosemary  Leary; Beloved son of the late Robert and Eileen Leary;  Loving brother of Judith Cronin of Rockland, Brian Leary of Rockland, and Richard Leary of Kingston. Also, Kevin is survived by 3 children and 4 stepchildren and his 17 grandchildren, Jen, Jill,...

Feb 4, 2021

Leslie Ann Hittel of South Easton, passed February 4, 2021, age 48, Loving daughter of Marge Hittel of South Easton and the late Robert Hittel; Loving sister of Arlyce Hansen and the late Teresa Barron and late Michael Barron; Beloved aunt of Luke Barron and wife Tara of Kingston, Matthew Barron and wife Megan of Weymouth, Tracey Barron and...

Feb 1, 2021

Elena (Baronas) Swain of Abington, age 87, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Julius Joseph Sr. and Elena (Savicunas) Baronas. Sister of the late Dr. Julius Baronas Jr. and hir late wife Patricia (White). Wife of the late William W. Swain.

Elena attended St....

Jan 31, 2021

George J Greenwood, Jr of Abington, January 31, age 94. Loving husband, for 67 years, of the late Theresa L Greenwood. Loving father of George J Greenwood III and wife Jane of North Carolina, Robert F Greenwood and wife Linda of Florida, Theresa J Sullivan and husband Michael of Abington, Mary Ellen Medici and husband Michael of Georgia, Maureen...

Jan 30, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth "Nanny" Brink of Abington, January 30, 2021, age 99, loving wife of the late Frank Brink; Loving daughter of the late Caroline and Gus Decoste; Loving mother of Frank Brink Jr. and wife Evelyn of Hanson, Jane Uva and husband Gerard of Abington, Judith McGilvray and late husband Michael of Scituate, and Michael Brink and wife Lily...

Jan 27, 2021

Thomas Durante of Brockton formerly of East Boston, January 27, 2021,age 82, loving husband of Antoinette (Coscia) Durante; Loving father of  Kristen Lupo and husband John Lupo; Beloved grandpa to Aria Rae Lupo (1) and Maximus Lupo (3); Loving brother of Peter Durante; Loving son of the late Emily and Pat Durante; Loved uncle and cousin to many, the...

Jan 23, 2021

Cox, Richard Norman Sr. Of Hingham, died peacefully on January 23, 2021 at age 90. Beloved husband of Ruth Cox. Devoted father of Kenneth R. Cox and his wife AnnMarie of MA, Marilyn Gambardella and her husband Paul of MA, Richard N. Cox Jr. of CA, Russell W. (Chip) Cox of MA, and Daniel E. Cox of RI.   Brother...

Jan 22, 2021

John D. Gilbert of Whitman, January 22, 2021, age 92, loving husband of the late Rachel Gilbert; Loving son of the late Richard and Mary Gilbert; Loving father of Joanne M. Connolly of Whitman; Beloved grandfather of Kerri J. Connolly of Providence, RI and Amy R. Connolly of Whitman; Loving brother of Mrs. Marie Anderson of Monrovia, CA and...

Jan 16, 2021

Duerden, Robert F., 84, Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, of Green Valley, AZ, passed away on January 16.  He was a former resident of Abington and Boston, MA.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Marie I. Duerden (Gearin).  He is survived by a wonderful sister, Carole A. Lee of Millis, MA and many...

Jan 16, 2021

Mary (McCormack) Melville of Abington, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Corey) McCormack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 49, almost 50 years Donald Melville. Mary had 6 children, Michael Melville (Tami Melville), Heather DeCarvalho (David DeCarvalho), Melissa Melville, JoEllen Chiusano (Joseph Chiusano),...

Jan 10, 2021

Coleen M. (McCarty) Dozier of Weymouth, MA passed away on Sun. Jan. 10th at the age of 46, surrounded by her family at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Jarrett W. Dozier, devoted mother of Sean R. Dozier of Raynham, MA and her twin four year-old sons, Gavin and Owen. Daughter of Paul F. and...

Jan 4, 2021

Steven "Steve" Nicholas Spencer On Monday, January 4, 2021, Steven "Steve" Nicholas Spencer passed away at the age of 68. Steve was born October 17, 1952 and was a native of Abington, MA. He was the loving father of Danielle (Matt) Magnuson, Steven, and Brianna (Derek Drugg), and brother to David and Chris Spencer. Steve was predeceased by his...

Jan 2, 2021

Nancy Keenan DeGutis of Abington, age 70, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2021, Loving wife of 30 years to Joseph M. DeGutis; Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Irene Keenan.

Nancy was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School in 1968 and graduated Boston Business School with an associate degree in Business...

Dec 22, 2020

Gerald Walls – 8/2/1934 – 12/22/2020

Beloved husband of Eileen (Creighton) Walls, son of Elsie (Ames) and Magorisk Walls, born in Rockland, brother of the late Eleanor Littlefield, Magorisk "Buzz" Walls, Richard Walls of Rockland, David Walls of Hartford, Connecticut, Margaret Allen of Scituate, Catherine Chase of Portland, Maine, and Thomas Walls of Abington. He was the...

Dec 21, 2020

Ann Patricia (Logan) DeMille of Abington and White Horse Beach in Plymouth passed away peacefully after a courageous 8 ½ year battle from cancer, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 76 and always loved that her half birthday fell on Christmas. She was born and raised in Dorchester, MA. She was the daughter of the late...

Dec 18, 2020

William M. Podzon of Abington, age 82, passed away December 18, 2020 suddenly due to a fall. He passed at his bedside in the arms of his devoted wife and best friend Elleanor (Ellie)(Forristall) Podzon.

He was the owner of Custom Craft in Brockton and was a well known and admired cabinet maker/craftsman on the South Shore....

Dec 12, 2020

Complete notice to follow.