obituaries

Georgianna Melanson

Georgianna Melanson

Oct 3, 2019

Georgianna Melanson, age 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. Georgianna was the Wife of the late Charles Melanson for over 45 years, and is the mother of the late Charles R. Melanson. Georgianna is survived by her daughters Lori Melanson and her Fiancé Robert Peterson of Orlando, FL and Charlene (Melanson) O'Connor of Whitman, also survived by...

Brian M. Norton

Brian M. Norton

Oct 2, 2019

Brian Michael Norton

August 29, 1963 — October 2, 2019 !

Brian is survived by his wife of 21 years Teresa (White) Norton and his beloved sons Sean, Reid

and Evan Norton.

Brian leaves behind his parents Stephen (Buddy) Norton & Marilyn Norton, his brother Stephen

Norton and his...

Estelle M. Rogers

Estelle M. Rogers

Sep 13, 2019

Estelle M. Rogers, Rockland, MA

Estelle M. Rogers (Driscoll), formerly of the cities of Somerville and 'Southie' and the towns of Abington and Rockland's – Leisurewoods, died just short of her 88th birthday, on Friday September 13, 2019.

Estelle worked at the old D'Amatos and Cavicchi Supermarket in Abington for many years, and was an...

Nora Mae Annis

Nora Mae Annis

Aug 30, 2019

Nora Mae (O'Connor) Annis, 64, of Abington, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 1, 1954 to the late Timothy and Bridie O'Connor at her home in Gorthaleen, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Upon graduating from high school, Nora emigrated to the United States at the tender age of 17 where...

Margaret Mary Putkonen

Margaret Mary Putkonen

Aug 25, 2019

Margaret Mary Putkonen, age 87, and long-time resident of Abington, passed away peacefully August 25, 2019. Margaret (Peg) was born in Secane Pennsylvania and was a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She had a lifetime calling as an elementary school educator that included service to Sacred Heart in Groton CT and her many special years with Saint...

Carol A. Valeri

Carol A. Valeri

Aug 21, 2019

CAROL A. VALERI (MICHALAK)

Carol (Michalak) Valeri, born on April 14, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, passed away on August 21, 2019, at age 75, surrounded by her family after a long illness.  She was a long-time resident of Rockland, MA, where she was retired from her career as a Bakery Store Manager and had developed numerous friendships...

James Robert Barry

James Robert Barry

Aug 20, 2019

James R. Barry ("Jim") of Abington, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Maxine (Gauthier) Barry; his five children, Rosalyn Anderson and her husband Neil of Easton; Jennifer Baker and her husband John of Brockton; James P. Barry of Charlton; Amy Barry of Dorchester; Jonathan Barry and his wife Wendy of...

Agnes C. Stephen

Agnes C. Stephen

Aug 20, 2019

Agnes (Ricketson) Stephen, 90, of Abington, MA, passed away after a brief illness.  She is the wife of the late William J. Stephen, Sr..  Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Jean Ricketson, her brother, Herbert Ricketson, Jr., and her son, Gary F. Stephen.  Agnes is survived by her sons: William "Rusty" Stephen, Jr. and wife,...

Jan L. Boyden

Jan L. Boyden

Aug 19, 2019

Jan Boyden of Abington, August 19, age 70, loving cousin of Jeannie Heaton of FL., Lisa Heaton of Washington, Elaine Fitzpatrick of Lunenburg, John Palumbo of Lunenburg, Don DeRoma of CA, Marie Williams of Foxboro, Pat Sointu of Duxbury, and Gary Stockbridge of Franklin.

Jan loved music, animals, and her close Abington friends.

A funeral...

Doreen M. Marquis

Doreen M. Marquis

Aug 18, 2019

Doreen Marquis ("Bo") of Brockton, passed this last Saturday, August 18th, at the age of 52. She was the loving girlfriend of John, mother of Jessica age 29, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy, and the youngest sister of Denise, Diane, Paul, and Brian.

Doreen was a strong woman with a big heart. She was an...

Dorothy A. Hirt

Dorothy A. Hirt

Aug 11, 2019

A Funeral Service will be held in the Quealy & Son Funeral Home Friday August 16 at 11am, visitation will be held before the service 10am to 11am. Interment will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, Rockland.

William F. Gassert

William F. Gassert

Aug 3, 2019

William F. Gassert of Whitman, died August 3, 2019 after a long battle with cancer, age 49, Loving son of the late Arthur and Eileen Gassert; Loving brother of Louise Gassert Searle of Martha's Vineyard and Arthur Gassert of Martha's Vineyard; Also, survived by his loving girlfriend Arlyce Hansen of Whitman, former girlfriend Robin Harris, and his cousins Steve,...

Anne Mcphee

Anne Mcphee

Aug 3, 2019

Anne Christine McPhee, 83, of Rockland, formerly of Abington, passed away Saturday, August 3 rd , after a long illness. She was the loving daughter of the late Edward F. Conley, Sr. and Irene Conley, and wife of the late Allan J. McPhee. She is survived by daughter Lisa Ceurvels and her husband Michael, daughter Patricia McPhee, and son...

William T. Quinn

William T. Quinn

Aug 1, 2019

William T. Quinn of Abington, August 1, 2019, age 92, Loving husband of the late Marie E. Quinn; Loving father of Cynthia Baldwin of Whitman and Bruce Quinn of Marlboro; Adored grandfather of Samantha and Zachary Baldwin.

William was an Army WWII veteran and he worked for many years as a body shop manager.

Arrangements...

Louis Fiorenzi

Louis Fiorenzi

Jul 26, 2019

Louis (Louie) Fiorenzi Sr, 78, of Framingham, formerly of Brookline, passed away Friday, July 26th, after a short battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband to Adeline Carol Fiorenzi for 58 yrs. Also, survived by his 3 sons and 2 granddaughters, Chris of Framingham, Anthony and his wife Alison of Ashland and their daughter's Alyssa and Ashley, and...

Leo G. Sheehan

Leo G. Sheehan

Jul 26, 2019

Leo "Uncle Leo" G. Sheehan

Born 09/09/1951 Died July 26, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family. He

Is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Karen A (Davis) Sheehan beloved father to Leo F. Sheehan II, his partner Danielle Payne and their daughter Lexi, and James T. Sheehan  his partner Meaghan Larkin. Beloved brother...

Robert Vincent Griffin

Robert Vincent Griffin

Jul 23, 2019

Robert Vincent Griffin, 69, formerly of Abington and Whitman, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his Brimfield home.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Judith Griffin (Bromley), his 3 children; Courtney Griffin, Shane Griffin, his wife Shauna, his daughter Madison of Brimfield, Robert Griffin Jr., his wife Nicola their 3 children Liam, Samantha and Brandan of...

Carmela Cheverie

Carmela Cheverie

Jul 19, 2019

Carmela E. Cheverie (Lisano), 94, of Abington passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Raised in Braintree, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Ann (Kilgallon) Lisano.  She graduated from Braintree High School in 1941, where she played tennis, field hockey and was a member of the cheerleading squad. ...

Suzanne Allan-Calota

Suzanne Allan-Calota

Jul 17, 2019

Suzanne Allan-Calota of Braintree and Centerville, lived a vibrant life and passed July 17, 2019 peacefully surrounded by her loving family, age 61; Survived by her loving husband Dan Calota; son's Bogdan and George Calota; brother Kenny Allan and his wife Carey Barrett-Allan; sister Debra Allan-Magnuson; A niece and nephews; Rachel Magnuson, Kenneth Magnuson and his wife Kelly, Kenneth...

Erik James Lyons

Erik James Lyons

Jul 13, 2019

Erik James Lyons passed away on July 13, 2019 at the age of 44 in Whitman, Ma. Born in Quincy, Ma, he was the son of Debra Joyce and stepfather Martin Joyce of Abington and the late  John "Jack" Lyons. Erik was a kind soul and a avid sports fan. He grew up in Hull and attended Quincy vocational...

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