obituaries
David Wilmot
Jul 14, 2020
David Wilmot, 69 yrs old of Abington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020 surrounded by his family after a 22-year battle with multiple sclerosis. He was born to parents Donald Wilmot and Earline (Gaw) Wilmot on February 15, 1951 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1969, though David would always say hitch-hiking...
David Coyle Jr.
Jul 13, 2020
David Coyle, Jr., 71 of Abington, MA peacefully passed on July 13th, 2020. He was a Business Graduate of Northeastern , 1st Lieutenant in US Army and had 34 years of service for Commonwealth of Massachusetts before retiring. Former Scoutleader in Troop 41. Loving husband to the late Ann Marie (McCarthy) Coyle; loving father to son Sean D Coyle;...
Carolyn H. Carroll
Jul 8, 2020
Carolyn H. (King) Carroll of Quincy, July 8, 2020, age 45, wife of Bryan Carroll of Quincy; Loving daughter of Adele M. King; Loving mother of Christian Ventresca and Sam Carroll; Loving sister of Matthew King, Leah King, Heather King, and Christopher Proctor; Carolyn will be missed by all her immediate family, friends, and many nieces and nephews. She...
Charles J. Doherty
Jun 24, 2020
Charles J. Doherty of Randolph, formerly of Abington, June 24, 2020, age 61, Loving son of the late Charles W. and Lillian Doherty; Loving brother of Jill Hayden of Abington, Jerry Doherty of Portland, ME, and Kevin Doherty of CA; Loving uncle of Jillian, Alexa, and Ian.
Charles was loved by all and will be greatly missed....
Michael A. Sheehan
Jun 17, 2020
Michael A. Sheehan of Quincy, June 17, 2020, age 50, Beloved son of Jean F. Sheehan of Abington and Dennis A. Sheehan and wife Doreen of Mansfield; Loving brother of Joseph M. Sheehan and wife Beth of Abington and Ronald A. Sheehan and wife Maura of Braintree; Loving uncle to Jonathan W. Sheehan, Brenna J., and Hannah D. Sheehan;...
Carol J. Sniger
Jun 16, 2020
Carol Jean Sniger of Abington formerly of Halifax, Nova Scotia, passed June 16, 2020, age 76, Loving and Devoted wife to John James Sniger, Jr. of Abington; Loving mother of Debra Hagerty and husband Glenn, John M. Sniger, and Susan Nash and husband Adam; Loving MeMe to Robert, A.J., Mason and Lilah;
Carol worked at Boston Globe...
Elizabeth Mcnamara
Jun 9, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth Marie (Rooney) McNamara, 91 of Abington MA, on June 9, 2020.
Betty was predeceased by her loving husband John Joseph McNamara, her parents, John and Lillian Rooney and her sister Lillian Shea.
Betty was a natural caregiver, devoted Mother, Aunt and Nana...
Thomas A. Hagerty
Jun 6, 2020
Tom Hagerty of Abington, age 58, passed away on June 6, 2020. Tom was pre-deceased by his father Vincent Hagerty. He is survived by his mother, Marion Hagerty, and seven brothers and sisters -- Kathi, Fran, John, Mike, Pat, Paul, and Eileen – along with many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Tom graduated from Abington High School having...
Thomas Henry Dempsey Jr.
Jun 6, 2020
Thomas H. Dempsey Jr. of Abington and Norwell, formerly of Boston and Milton, June 6, 2020, devoted husband of Jane Carey Dempsey and the late Louise E. (Armburg) Dempsey; Loving father of Thomas H. III and wife Claire of Hingham, Karen Louise Armstrong and husband Kurt of Kingston, Janice Diane Hagman and husband James of Denver, CO, and Eileen...
Edward J. Herman
Jun 4, 2020
Edward J. Herman of Fairhaven, passed June 4, 2020, age 71, loving son of the late William Herman and Virginia (Seppala) Herman; Beloved husband of Mary A. Herman of Fairhaven; Loving father of Edward J. Herman Jr. of West Bridgewater, John P. Herman of Weymouth, and Phillip D. Herman of Seattle, WA; Loving brother of William Herman Jr. of...
Catharine M. Sachkar
May 23, 2020
Catharine Mollica Smith Sachkar passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. She was in her 100th year, being born February 7, 1921 in St. Johnsbury VT to Ralph and Catharine (Laffee) Mollica. Her father died when Cathy was only 11, as a result of being gassed in WWI. Eventually her mother moved her...
Jennifer Helen San
May 23, 2020
Jennifer Helen (Legaski, Sutherland) San of Weymouth, MA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 23, 2020, at the age of 42, after a long battle with cancer. She was the Loving wife of Paddy San of Weymouth; Beloved mother of Emily Sutherland of Weymouth; Loving daughter and stepdaughter of Denise (Entner, Legaski) Infantino and...
Daniel W. Jacobson Sr.
May 18, 2020
Daniel Wayne Jacobson Sr. at the age of 88 living in Murtaugh, Id., formerly of Abington, Ma. Passed away peacefully at home on May 18th, 2020. Daniel was born July, 26th, 1931 in Hobart, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1949-1955. Daniel, married Edith Schneider in Quincy, Ma. on August 30th, 1953. Edith, preceded him in death...
Catherine "Kay" Mavilia
May 13, 2020
Catherine (Garlisi) Mavilia of Braintree formerly of Holbrook, age 91, loving daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rosa (Recupero) Garlisi; Loving wife of the late Sebastiano Mavilia; Loving mother of Salvatore (Sam) Mavilia and wife Gail, and James Mavilia and wife Linda; Beloved grandmother of Matthew Mavilia, Christina and Paul Noonan, Joshua Mavilia, Nicole Mavilia, and the late Nicholas...
Tracey Marie Nestor
May 10, 2020
Tracey Marie Nestor of Abington, died May 10, 2020, age 56, Beloved daughter of Robert O. Nestor Sr. and the late Frances L. (Drengberg) Nestor; Survived by her older sister Kelly A. Sherburne and her husband Kenneth W. and their daughter Christine Vaughn; Also, by her younger sister Kimberly J. Nestor and her late brother Robert O. Nestor Jr....
Henry S. Oliveira
May 9, 2020
Henry S Oliveira
August 13, 1919 ~ May 9, 2020
After a wonderful life of 100 years Henry passed away peacefully on May 9th after a brief illness. A resident of Abington for 45 years and most recently of All American Assisted Living, Hanson MA.
Henry was the beloved husband of the late...
Claire D. Giachetti
May 9, 2020
Claire D. Giachetti, passed May 9, 2020, age 96, Claire was born and raised in Quincy and lived in Hanson for 45 years before moving to Baypointe Rehab. She was a housewife for most of her life and also worked for Gillette and Hendrie's ice cream.
Claire was the loving wife of the late Charles Giachetti; Loving...
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