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Winthrop H. Patten

Winthrop H. Patten

Apr 12, 2020

After a brief illness, Winthrop Hartwell Patten, of Abington and Bridgewater, passed away surrounded by his family on April 12, 2020. He was in his 83rd year. He was the son of the late Winthrop Hartwell Patten and Marjorie Haskins Patten.

Win was the beloved husband of J. Mary "Pippi" Umbrianna Patten for the past 58 years...

Patricia H. Moon

Patricia H. Moon

Apr 12, 2020

Patricia H. (Coughlin) Moon Born August 4,1941 in Boston, Ma. She lived in Abington, Ma for many years. She passed away on April 12, 2020 she was married to the late husband Elmer L. (Roy) Moon. She was beloved daughter of late Patrick and Ruth (Tenney) Coughlin. She was a devoted sister to her brother Ralph Coughlin of Canton,Ma,...

Robert D. O'Neill

Robert D. O'Neill

Apr 10, 2020

Robert "Bob" D. O'Neill of Abington, passed peacefully at home on April 10, 2020 at age 77. Devoted husband of Claire O'Neill of Abington, beloved father of Kevin O'Neill and wife Heather, cherished grandfather of Jameson and Jackson O'Neill, and loving brother of Tom O'Neill.

Bob worked at Boston Edison for over 30 years and later at...

Martha Pauline Stewart

Martha Pauline Stewart

Apr 9, 2020

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Martha Pauline Stewart, loving sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 81.

Pauline was born on May 7, 1938 in Ohio, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada and passed peacefully in the Sachem Center in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Pauline was generous and devoted to her friends and family.  She...

James Roy Kemp

James Roy Kemp

Apr 7, 2020

James "Roy" Kemp, 79, passed peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on April 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie (Sheppard) Kemp of 48 years.

He leaves behind his children; Kathy Ann Turner and husband Ray of California, Jeffrey Kemp and wife Joanne of Braintree from his previous marriage to Marion (Martell) Arsenault....

Louise Angelo

Louise Angelo

Apr 6, 2020

All arrangements will be private.

Christine Palma

Christine Palma

Apr 5, 2020

Christine A. Palma

August 9, 1950- April 5, 2020

Christine A. Palma (Mommy Chris) of Whitman passed away peacefully with her two daughters by her side. Christine was born in Weymouth, the daughter of Mildred Verna Palma (Burke) and John R. Palma both of North Quincy, where Christine was raised one of five children. Christine...

William Allen Merry

William Allen Merry

Mar 25, 2020

William Allen Merry passed March 25, 2020 in the Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation, East Bridgewater, age 87, Loving husband of the late Elisabeth Merry; Beloved father of Virginia Burke of West Virginia and William R. Merry of Boston.

A private graveside service will be held at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne.

John George

John George

Mar 22, 2020

John George of Braintree died March 22, 2020 at the age of 84

Please sign our online guestbook and click on the webcast button below to view the private visitation Wednesday March 25 from 6pm to 7pm. Interment will be private in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington.

Robert Macdonald

Robert Macdonald

Mar 19, 2020

Robert "Bobby" K. MacDonald,75, of Rockland, passed away on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 in the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was born in Boston, the youngest of eleven children of the late Murdock MacDonald and Evelyn (Bennett). Bobby was raised in Jamaica Plain.

Bobby worked as an elevator technician before becoming the long-time service attendant at...

Genevieve Wilcox

Genevieve Wilcox

Mar 17, 2020

Complete notice to follow.

Melvin R. Tibbetts

Melvin R. Tibbetts

Mar 16, 2020

Melvin "Mel" R. Tibbetts, 77, of Abington, MA, passed away on March 16, 2020, Loving husband of Elizabeth "Bette" (Kelly) of Abington; Loving father of twin children Justin of Abington and Alison of Weymouth; Beloved son of the late Maurice and Demerise (Begin); Beloved brother of the late Calvin Tibbetts and late Gloria (Tibbetts) Parent Mel attended St. Joseph...

Lee Allan Hickey

Lee Allan Hickey

Mar 13, 2020

Life long Abington, MA resident, Lee Hickey, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 13, 2020.  The family will be arranging a future celebration of life for Lee in the near future.

William P. Foley

William P. Foley

Mar 12, 2020

William P. Foley of Brockton, March 12, age 57, Loving son of the late Paul and Emily Foley; Loving brother of Michael Foley and wife Kat of NH, Karen Foley and partner Michael of Bridgewater, Sean Foley and wife Jan of Bridgewater, and Kathleen Foley and partner John of Avon; Also, survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and...

Mary H. Hagerty

Mary H. Hagerty

Mar 10, 2020

Mary H. Hagerty of Abington, March 10, 2019, age 76, loving daughter of the late John and Hilda Coleman; Beloved wife of the late Charles Hagerty; Loving mother of Shawn Hagerty and wife Carole of Stoughton, Kevin Hagerty and partner Laura D'Alessandro of North Carolina, Chris Hagerty and wife Rachel of Abington, and Glenn Hagerty and wife Deb of...

Catherine A. Mullen

Catherine A. Mullen

Mar 10, 2020

Catherine A. Mullen of Abington, March 10, age 82, Loving wife of the late Robert W. Mullen; amazing mother to Donald Mullen of Abington, Brian Mullen of Avon, Maryann Farris of Rockland, Anthony Mullen of TX, and Kimberly Phinney and husband Anthony of E. Bridgewater; Beloved grandmother of Declan and Max Mullen, Noah and Quinn Phinney, and the late...

Margaret Clark

Margaret Clark

Mar 8, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Anne (Benoit) Clark passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 8, 2020. Margaret was born on October 7, 1939, in Boston to the late Margaret and Edmund Benoit. She is survived by her five children: Catherine Usoff and her husband, Joseph (Acton), Roxanne Montgomery and her husband, Michael (Whitman), John Clark and his wife, Karen...

Joseph Bentley

Joseph Bentley

Mar 5, 2020

Joseph Bentley of Abington formerly of Manchester England, died March 5, age 91, Loving husband of the late Wilma (Dickal) Bentley; Loving  father of the late David Bentley; Survived by his beloved daughter he never had Barbara Cerci, close friend and travel companion Sylvia  Abban, and nieces Ann Higson and Theresa Braieen.

Joseph loved his trips to...

Thomas A. Peckham

Thomas A. Peckham

Feb 29, 2020

Thomas A. Peckham of Abington, February 29, age 78, Loving husband of Janice L. Peckham; Loving father of James Peckham and David Peckham both of Abington, Christine Schlack and husband Jeffrey, and Janice Hubble and husband Brett both of Middleboro; Also, survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great children, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held...

Rory Murphy

Rory Murphy

Feb 23, 2020

Rory Murphy

Age 72, longtime resident and unofficial "Mayor of Abington", died Sunday, February 23, 2020 following a brief illness.  Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Dr. Albert and Marjorie (Sheppard) Murphy, and his late step-mother, Frances (Shellenback) Murphy.

Rory was raised in Chestnut Hill and attended Cardinal Cushing Center in...

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