obituaries

Robert J. Gadbois

Robert J. Gadbois

May 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" James Gadbois, 73, of Abington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 30 th , 2019 after a lengthy illness. Devoted husband of 52 years to Maureen(Foley) Gadbois of Abington. Loving father to Robert J. Gadbois Jr. who predeceased him, and wife Linda, both of Winthrop, as well as Donna Gadbois of Rockland, John...

William "Billy" Edward Gannon

William "Billy" Edward Gannon

May 28, 2019

William "Billy" Edward Gannon lifelong resident of Abington, May 28, 2019, age 73, Loving son of the late Bill and Peg Gannon; Loving brother of Martha Daniels and husband Dick, Margaret Bogus and husband Gerard, Joseph Gannon and wife Julia, and the late Mary Gannon; also, survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

Billy...

Arthur "Cookie" Joseph Whalen

Arthur "Cookie" Joseph Whalen

May 28, 2019

Arthur "Cookie" Joseph Aloysius Whalen passed away May 28, 2019 after a lengthy illness at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of late Patrick & Helen (Shean) Whalen.  He attended St Patrick's School in Brockton and graduated from Brockton High in 1951.  He served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean War from 1951 –...

Christopher W. Steere

Christopher W. Steere

May 25, 2019

Christopher W. "Chris" Steere, 67, of Vero Beach, FL formerly of Freetown, MA and Providence, RI,  devoted husband of Yvonne Steere, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friend on May 25 th, 2019 after suffering brief illnesses from which he did not recover. Dedicated son to parents, Evelyn (Peg) and John "Sweetie" Steere, loving...

Robert C. Doughty

Robert C. Doughty

May 25, 2019

Robert Champion Doughty of South Dennis formerly of Abington, May 25, 2019, age 85, Loving husband of Barbara Doughty of South Dennis; Loving father of Kurt Doughty of RI, Karen Carey of Rockland, Kim Masters of NC, and Kris Doughty of Abington; Loving grandfather of Tim Masters, Jon Conway, Lauren Conway, Amy Summers, Lynn Conway, Kerrin Ambler, and Kevin...

William A. Kendall

William A. Kendall

May 24, 2019

William A. Kendall of Abington, May 24, 2019, age 84, Loving son of the late Herbert  and Dorothy Kendall;  Loving father of Jon Kendall of NV and Beth Canavan and husband James of NY;  Beloved grandfather of Timothy, Jillian, and Sophie. Beloved great grandfather of Emma; Loving brother of the late Gene Kendall; Also, survived by cousins Francis Scott...

Howard Bray

Howard Bray

May 15, 2019

Bray, Howard S of Abington died May 15, 2019.

Beloved husband of Ann E Bray of 49 years. Loving father to Doreen Bray - Mexico City Mexico , Steven Bray & partner Debi Caizzi of Halifax, MA & H. Scott Bray his wife Maryanne of Hanson, MA

Stepfather to Stephen Heikila & wife Marie of...

Richard S. Little

Richard S. Little

May 14, 2019

Richard Little (1949-2019) passed away peacefully at his home in Watertown on May 14, 2019, surrounded by his family:  wife Kathleen (née Dowling), son Kevin, daughter Kristin, and grandson Henry.  He is also survived by grandchildren Elliott, Jonah, and Naomi, as well as his daughter-in-law, Annie Schwartz, and son-in-law, Scott Ziemba, whom he thought of as family.  Richard grew...

Bruce G. Grindall

Bruce G. Grindall

May 12, 2019

Bruce G. Grindall of South Weymouth, May 12, 2019, age 71, Survived by wife Cynthia Grindall of South Weymouth; His sister Karen Waller, her husband Steven of Natick; Sister in law Marsha Begley and her husband David of South Weymouth; Nephew Joshua Taufman of Natick,  Jonathan Taufman and his wife Vanessa Cortesi of Bellingham, David Begley, his wife Linda,...

Charles A. Tower Sr.

Charles A. Tower Sr.

May 5, 2019

On Sunday, May 5th, Charles A. Tower, Sr passed away peacefully at his home in Abington, surrounded by his family. Charles was 89 years old. Loving husband of 64 years to Barbara A. Tower. Devoted father of Charles Tower, Jr and wife Tina, David Tower and wife Joanne, Linda Koehler and husband Frederick, Judith Pucci and husband Joseph. Also...

Barbara A. Moodoyan

Barbara A. Moodoyan

May 4, 2019

Barbara A. Moodoyan of Hingham, May 4, 2019, age 86, loving wife of the late Robert M. Moodoyan; Loving mother of Michael Moodoyan, Dione Bombara, Adrienne O'Rourke, and Ed Moodoyan.

A memorial service will be held Saturday June 22 in the Quealy Funeral Home at 11am.

Ronald L. Kahler

Ronald L. Kahler

Apr 30, 2019

Ronald L. Kahler of Abington, April 30, age 73, Loving husband of the late Sandra Kahler; Loving father of Cherie Fratus and husband Joseph of Duxbury, Michelle Kahler and husband Robert Sullivan of Abington, and Ronald Kahler Jr. of Abington; Loving grandpa to Jenna, Julia, Emilee, Maggie, Cameron, and the late Joey.

Ronald worked at Energy Machinery...

David Leo Demers

David Leo Demers

Apr 25, 2019

David Leo Demers died April 25, 2019 at the age of 63.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday May 1 from 2pm to 3:30pm, followed by a service at 3:30pm.

In lieu of flowers I want donations be made to:   BayCove.org

Bay Cove Human Services Development Department 66 Canal Street...

Dean W. Harris

Dean W. Harris

Apr 21, 2019

On April 21, 2019, Dean lost his battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Dean was born on January 24, 1958 to Sylvia and Earle Harris. He was a life long Abington resident. Dean leaves behind many loved ones including his twin sister Deborah and her husband Stephen Slonina. As well as his older sister Lynda Croal and late brother David Walker,...

Harold "Harry" Siltanen

Harold "Harry" Siltanen

Apr 15, 2019

Harold D. "Harry" Siltanen of Abington, formerly of Quincy, died on April 15, 2019.  He was 75.

He was born on April 25, 1943 in Quincy, son of the late Oscar and Ruth (Gronblom) Siltanen and was a graduate of Quincy Technical High School.  Harry devoted more than 23 years to Pneumatic Scale in Quincy.  Harry was...

Jay Freeman

Jay Freeman

Apr 11, 2019

Services are private.

Bonnie Mcdade Gallagher

Bonnie Mcdade Gallagher

Apr 8, 2019

Bonnie Marie McDade Gallagher of Brockton, April 8, age 48, Loving wife of Brian Gallagher of Brockton; Loving mother of Brian McDade and Brea McDade Gallagher both of Brockton; Loving daughter of Donna McDade of Middleboro and the late Peter McDade; Loving sister of Peter McDade of Rockland, Stephen McDade of Abington, and John Paul McDade of Brockton; Also,...

Robert E. Creighton

Robert E. Creighton

Apr 4, 2019

Robert E. Creighton (7-28-1932) passed away after a short illness on April 4, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Clifford) Creighton.  He is survived by his three daughters and their spouses:  Kathleen and Allan Ross, Eileen and Gerald Walls and Joanne and Richard Wing.  Robert was the loving grandfather of Jacob Ross and his...

Anna M. Paradiso

Anna M. Paradiso

Mar 23, 2019

Anna Paradiso of Brockton, longtime resident of Rockland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 23, 2019. For the past eight years, Anna has remained devoted to her loving husband, Dominic Paradiso, who passed away in 2011. Prior to his passing, Anna and Dom shared 65 years of marriage and three sons: John (Sylvia), Michael, and Domenic (Caroline)...

Diane Clifford

Diane Clifford

Mar 18, 2019

Diane M. (Vitale) (Weber) Clifford, 76, of Whitman, MA and Naples, FL died peacefully on March 18th, after a brief illness.  Diane was the loving wife of James J. Clifford Jr. for 43 years and loving mother of Julie A. Kelley (James) of Wyoming, RI, and Annemarie Gallivan (George) of Mansfield, MA.  She was also the loving stepmother of...

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