obituaries

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 11, 2019

Services are private.

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,...

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...

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)...

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...

Mar 18, 2019

Marilyn E. Wallent of Sandwich formerly of Abington died March 18, 2019 at the age of 80. Loving daughter of the late John and Doris Wallent; Loving sister of Michael Wallent and the late Pauline Wallent Jacintho and John Wallent; Beloved aunt of Sheila, Nancy, Michael, Deborah, and Scott Wallent.

Marilyn loved animals.  A stray dog or...

Mar 13, 2019

Patrice "Patty" McClay passed away on March 13, 2019 after a short illness.  Formerly of Abington, Patty lived in Brockton and attended GROW Associates Day program in Randolph.  Patty was the daughter of the late John and Mary McClay and loving sister of the late John Jr. McClay.  Patty is survived by her brother, Mark McClay of Tuscon, AZ...

Mar 5, 2019

Joan M. Donovan (Legalle) of Abington and Atria Maria Bay Quincy  March 5, 2019  age 86 years

Loving daughter of the late Louis J. and Helen Legalle (Wendell) of Weymouth and Brockton Mass.  Loving wife of 44 years to the late Richard O. "Cracker" Donovan.

Devoted Sister of the late Retired Lieutenant Colonel Airforce Barbara...

Feb 23, 2019

Thaddeus M Malloy (Ted) 87 of Abington, formerly of Greenock Scotland passed away peacefully on Saturday February 23rd, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Margaret and his daughter Laura Kelly and husband Patrick of Abington, 3 grandchildren Amanda Kelly of Abington, Patrick Kelly Jr and his wife Shannon of Hanover and the late...

Feb 22, 2019

Jeanne Elizabeth Kelly 73 of East Bridgewater, formerly of Abington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after suffering a stroke Feb. 22, 2019.

Jeanne was a member of the Class of 1963 from Cardinal Spellman High School.  She would often brag she was the second graduating class from Spellman.  After Graduation she worked for John...

Feb 19, 2019

Margaret Anne (Pidge) DeCouto of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Quincy and Braintree, age 78, died February 19, 2019. Loving daughter of the late Bernard and Lillie Barrows; Loving mother of Susan Sampson and husband Scott of Plymouth, Kim Cleary and husband Kevin of Plymouth, Anne Smith-Yourell and husband Bucky of Ft. Myers, FL, and Anthony DeCouto and wife...

Feb 18, 2019

Gary F. Stephen of Lampasas, Texas, passed away after a long illness. He is the son of Agnes C. Stephen in Abington, MA, and the late William J. Stephen. He is survived by brothers William "Rusty" Stephen and wife, Susie, of Lampasas, TX; Dana Stephen and wife, Michelle, of Brockton, MA, and Daryl Stephen and wife, Deborah, of Braintree,...

Feb 17, 2019

Dorothy "Dot" (Peterson) Chuckran of Brockton lost a long courageous battle with breast cancer February 17, 2019; Loving wife of John "Chuck" Chuckran; Loving mother of Meredith, Allison, Victoria, and Cole Chuckran; Beloved sister of Sue Norcott, Ray Peterson, Peggy Blake, Chris Glover, Jennifer Hodgell, and  Kate Stephenson; Loving daughter of Raymond Peterson and the late Dorothy Peterson; Loving...

Feb 10, 2019

On February 10, 2019, James Romano passed away suddenly at his home in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Jimmy was born in Weymouth on October 9th, 1979. For 39 years Jimmy blessed this Earth and the people he met with an infectious smile and a big open heart. He was a talented tradesman, gifted artist, loving son, brother, uncle and known to...

Feb 10, 2019

Rachel Manchester, formerly of Hull and of Cape Coral Florida, died peacefully on February 10. She was pre-deceased by her husband Roger Manchester. Survivors include her four children, Patricia Manchester of Brooklyn, New York, Elaine Pendleton of Weymouth, Debra Mulrooney of Whitman, and John Manchester of Hull, as well as many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...