obituaries

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Jul 10, 2019

Francis X. Donohoe of Whitman, age 56, passed away on July 10th, 2019 at his home in

Whitman; Frank was a loving father to his two children Alicia and Josh Donohoe.

Frank started his professional career as a union worker, working on phone lines, and was later

promoted to a manager at verizon...

Jul 8, 2019

July 8, 2019: Byron "Barney" Lennon Age 88 of Framingham, Ma passed In the comfort of his home, in the care of his beloved wife of 67 years, Martha (Johnston) of Framingham MA, surrounded by loved ones, and serenaded by the quiet music played by his grandson, Shane. Brother of the late Edna (Lennon) Watson of New Brunswick, Canada;...

Jul 1, 2019

John P. "Buddy" Miller of Abington, age 71, passed July 1, 2019 after a battle with dementia. Son of the late Ellen F. Roach and Archibald McIsaac; Father of John Jr. and Melissa Miller of Abington and Lynn Miller of Quincy; Papa of John Paul Miller III; Brother of Michael and Dorothy Miller of Abington, James and Kathleen McIsaac...

Jun 28, 2019

Kristina Marie Knight 22 years young. Leaves behind her husband Michael Knight & her 2 year old son Ryder.She was the daughter of Sherrilee Pugh & Michael Sullivan

The  untimely passing hurts everyone of us that had the pleasure of knowing her.

To know her is to love her. The world was a little more...

Jun 22, 2019

Thomas B. Carey, 64 of Rockland passed away peacefully on June 22.  Loving husband of Karen Carey, father to Jessica Carey-McCallum of Weymouth, Thomas Carey and his wife Erin of Braintree, Michael Carey and his wife Maria of Whitman, and William Carey and his fiancé Tatiana of Pembroke. Stepfather to Linda Preziosi of Quincy, Kerri Lukeman and her husband...

Jun 17, 2019

Michelle Collins (38) is resting in peace with her mother Audrey M Collins of Bridgewater & Father Edward S Morse of Bridgewater

Michelle was an avid basketball player & felt music deep in her soul (just like her dad).  She was extremely passionate about living life to the fullest & loved with every fiber of her being....

Jun 16, 2019

ABINGTON- Marie V. (Miller) Melchin, 83, of Abington, formerly of Dorchester and Braintree, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 16, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late John and Helen Miller. Marie was the loving wife of 51 years to the late Charles R. Melchin. She was the devoted mother of Mary Lysakowski...

Jun 13, 2019

Lena M. Richards (Casey) of Whitman passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Manor at the age of 100.  Lena was born February 7, 1919 and grew up in Abington with her parents Joseph and Mary Casey.  Lena was the wife of the late Robert L. (Rocky) Richards and mother of the late Thomas R. Richards.   Lena was a very...

Jun 12, 2019

Hector O. Sylvia of Rockland, formerly of Abington for over 50 years, passed away on June 12, 2019, at age 89. He served proudly in the US Marines and was most recently employed at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Hector coached Abington town youth baseball for many years.  Hector was the loving husband of the late Maude Sylvia...

Jun 9, 2019

Harry M. Conover Jr. 89 of Sagamore Beach was called home to the lord Sunday June 9th formerly of Abington he is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Marjorie Ann (Pope). Harry was born and raised in N. Quincy by his parents Harry M. Conover Sr. and Florence (Waterson) after High School he went to school to...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...