obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 19, 2020

Services will be private.

Feb 13, 2020

Richard Joseph Cushing of Braintree, February 13, age 79, loving husband of Louise M. Cushing of Braintree; Loving father of Colleen Booker and husband Timothy of Abington and Richard Cushing Jr.; Beloved brother of Mary "Cathy" Kelley of Braintree, Joan Sullivan of Weymouth, Edward Cushing of Montana, Joseph Cushing of Braintree, William Cushing of Braintree, Thomas Cushing of Bridgewater,...

Feb 8, 2020

George S. Wolowicz Jr. of Abington, born April 8th, 1932 in Boston, passed away on February 8th, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellie O'Obrien Wolowicz, his brother, Anthony Wolowicz, and his daughters & son-in-laws, Diane & Peter Mulvey and Victoria & Donald Kinnett. In addition he leaves behind his step children & their spouses: Sean &...

Feb 6, 2020

Nadine R. Principato (Pesce) of Abington (formerly Hingham) passed away on Feburary 6, 2020 after a long illness.  Nadine was the devoted daughter of  the late Dominic and Christine Pesce, beloved wife of the late Charles Principato, loving mother of Susan and mother-in-law of the late Paul Smith,  mother of Debra and mother-in-law of Ken Mellace, mother of Angelo...

Jan 31, 2020

Paul F. Sullivan, 54 of Plymouth passed from this life on January 31, 2020. Paul grew up in Abington. He was a son of the late Joseph & Elaine Sullivan. Paul was a very proud, retired veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed the beach, traveling & leaving crazy voice mail messages. He loved spending time with...

Jan 29, 2020

Michael McDonough of Abington, formerly of South Boston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jan; his son Michael of Weymouth, his daughter Morgan and son in law Patrick Reddish of Braintree. Michael was the loving brother of Mary Ellen, her husband David McLeod of Braintree...

Jan 26, 2020

Raymond C. Peterson, 81, of Whitman, Massachusetts formerly of Abington passed away on January 26, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 13, 1938 in Dorchester.   He was the husband of 43 years of the late Dorothy Ellen (O'Brien) Peterson who passed away on July 27, 2006. Son of the late Raymond Peterson and Margaret (Dwyer)...

Jan 22, 2020

Phyllis Slattery of Nantucket, passed January 22, 2020 surrounded by her family in West Gramby, CT; Loving mother of Catherine, Sarah, Sean, and the late Susan and Jimmy; Beloved grandmother of Jonathan, Catie, Caroline, Evelyn, and Grace; Wife of the late James J. Slattery.

Complete notice to follow.

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Jan 21, 2020

Buckley, John R. (Jack)

Of Abington, son of the late Thomas H. and Helen L. Buckley died at the age of 88 on Tuesday, January 21st. Born January 1, 1932 he was the husband of 55 years of the late Bette Ann (Paulding) Buckley who passed away on December 31,2010.

John was educated in the...

Jan 14, 2020

Carey Barrett Allan passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth (Kenny) Allan and her three children; Jennifer Marie, her husband Matthew Orlando, James Justin, his wife Jordan Boucher and Kenneth, his wife Andrea Allan.

Carey is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Leo and...

Jan 12, 2020

Christopher Griffin of Abington, age 58, died peacefully at home on January 12, 2020 after a long illness.  Chris was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chris is survived by his beloved lifelong partner Kathleen O'Toole. He was the son of Irene (Ware) Griffin and the late James Griffin of Plympton,...

Jan 12, 2020

Mark H. Deming of Abington formerly of Rockland died January 12, 2020, age 66, Loving husband of Pamela Alfonso Deming of Abington; Loving father of Jill Roffo of Rockland and Cindy & Mark Gianelis of Kingston; Beloved grandfather of Hailey and Parker Gianelis; Loving brother of Debra O'Keefe of Plymouth and Stephen Deming of Texas; Also, survived by many...

Jan 11, 2020

Enrico V. Lascuola of Brockton, January 11, age 84, Loving son of the late Mary (Ciampa) Wardel, Pedro Lascuola, and step father Sterling Wardell Sr.; Loving husband of Anna Lascuola; Loving father of Jean Hayden and husband Robert Hayden of Abington, Rick Lascuola and wife Linda Lascuola of Brockton, Keith Lascuola and wife Melissa Lascuola of Brockton; Beloved brother...

Jan 4, 2020

Marie A. Swan of Abington, passed January 4 after a brief illness, age 84, loving wife of the late William C. Swan; Loving mother of Sheila M. Tatulli and husband Robert of Abington, William C. Swan Jr. of Abington, and Matthew J. Swan of Abington; Loving grandmother of Kathryn and William Tatulli, and Matthew and Kaitlyn Swan.

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Jan 3, 2020

John (Jack) Brown Jr, 83, a long time resident of Abington, Ma. passed away peacefully Friday January 3, 2020 after a recent illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Ma.

Jack was the son of the late John and Alice Brown. He was born on July 28, 1936 in Weymouth...

Jan 2, 2020

Dawn E. Moore of Halifax, passed January 2, 2019 at her residence, age 73, Loving mother of Lynn Hollis and her husband Ken and Robert Bergstrom; Also, survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister.

Dawn was an animal lover, especially her dog, cat, and two birds. She enjoyed spending quality time with her friends and...