obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Private Services.

Aug 12, 2018

Stephen Patrick O'Hara, our loving son, brother, and grandson of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on Sunday August 12, 2018 at the age of 30.

He was born in Weymouth to Kim O'Hara-Wise and Christopher Herr and grew up in East Bridgewater.

Stephen lived everyday of his life to the fullest. His brother Christopher and his...

Aug 8, 2018

Preskenis, Anne "Nancy" (Pishkin)

Anne "Nancy" Preskenis, 73, of Abington, wife of Robert "Bob" Preskenis, passed away on August 8th due to complications from Parkinson's. The eldest daughter of Joseph and Anne Pishkin (Roche) of Dorchester, MA, Nancy taught English for many years, at both Plymouth North High School and Plymouth North Intermediate School in Plymouth, MA...

Aug 6, 2018

Barbara Ann (Kennedy) Marquardt, 85, of Abington, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on August 6th surrounded by her loving family following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.  Wife of the late Ramon Marquardt; loving mother of Ramon Marquardt and wife Mary of East Bridgewater, Paul Marquardt of Abington, and Carol (Marquardt) MacLeod and husband Don of Billerica; and cherished...

Aug 2, 2018

Robert W. "B.T." Turner,  was born in Boston, July 7, 1929, to Philip & Frances (O'Brien) Turner. He attended Boston public schools and went on to enlist in the Navy as a Seaman aboard the U.S.S. Montague in the Mediterranean. While serving, Bob was a Boxer, representing his ship in tournaments in the lightweight class. "Lucky" Turner, as he...

Aug 1, 2018

Private Services

Jul 20, 2018

Ruth Jeanette (Poole) Hastings, formerly from South Weymouth, passed after a period of declining health on July 20th, a month shy of her 91st birthday.  Ruth was the youngest child of Grace (Shaw) and Lester Poole of Abington, MA. She graduated from Abington High School where she was a cheerleader. Her interest in football was the source of her...

Jul 17, 2018

Alan Eric Olson

1945 -2018

Alan E. Olson, originally of Abington, passed away on July 17, 2018, after fighting several illnesses. He is survived by his sister, Jacqueline Whitten of Abington, his niece, Kirsten Whitten Garneau, and nephew, Donald Whitten. He is also survived by his best friend, Irene Bradford, and his cousin, Harry Olson,...

Jul 10, 2018

James Cunningham of Kingston formerly of Holbrook, July 10, 2018, age 90, Loving husband of the late Joan Cunningham; Loving father of Linda LaPlaca and late husband Thomas of VT, Nancy Sullivan and husband Frank of Bridgewater, Christine Cobis and husband Frank of Rockland, Thomas Cunningham and wife Jeanne of Mansfield, and Jim Cunningham and wife Lisa of NY;  ...

Jul 9, 2018

In Loving Memory of Alyssa Catherine Graham

Alyssa Graham, 34, daughter of Kenneth Graham and Denise (DiPinto) Graham, formerly of Vernon, Connecticut, passed into the care of Our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 9th in Brockton, Massachusetts. In addition to her parents, Alyssa leaves her loving sisters, Sarah (Graham) Null and Meghan (Graham) Maini, and their husbands...

Jul 9, 2018

Complete notice to follow.

Jul 4, 2018

Gordon Barr of Fall River, July 4, 2018, age 60, born July 6, 1957 to John and Helen Barr and married to Joanne Harris; loving father of Beth Hogan and her husband Dan of Milford, PA; Gordon Oliver Justin Barr of So. Gardiner,ME; Lisa Barr of Fall River; Kay Jewels of Westwood; and the late Nicole Barr who died...

Jul 3, 2018

Richard LeClair of Pembroke, passed suddenly on July 3,2018 of a broken heart, and medical issues.  Mr. LeClair was a painter for most of his life before retiring in 2013.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved cooking out, and was an avid sports fanatic.  He had a great heart for just about everyone he came across....

Jul 1, 2018

Caitlyn Shannon Melville, of Abington passed away July 1st at the age of 30.  Loving daughter of Mary and Donald Melville of Abington, granddaughter to the late Joseph and Frances McCormack and the late James and Barbara Melville both of Abington.  The youngest of 6 siblings she is survived by Michael Melville of Abington, Heather DeCarvalho of East Bridgewater,...

Jul 1, 2018

Chester A. Payne, 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 in Abington, MA.  Chet is survived by his beloved companion, JoAnna Landry; his sons, Darrin Payne and Derek Payne; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Bryan; Emily, and Matthew; and his great grandson, Kayden.  A visitation service is scheduled at Quealy Funeral Home in Abington MA on Thursday July 5,...

Jun 27, 2018

Michele Jane (Parker) Parrelli, age 48, originally of Rockland Ma passed away after battling a long illness.  Michele was the loving daughter and best friend of the late Beverly Parker. She is survived by her father Michael Parker of Rockland and her loving brother Heath Parker, his wife Lauren Parker as well as her nephew Austin Parker and niece...

Jun 24, 2018

Marie I. Duerden (Gearin) of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of Abington, Mass. In the early morning hours of June 24th, she passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home. She and Bob, her loving husband of 44 years, had recently celebrated her 82nd birthday.

Daughter of Joseph and Irene (Maki) Gearin who predeceased her. Marie was born...

Jun 17, 2018

Stanley Frasu of Abington, June 17, 2018, age 63, Loving husband of Susan M. Frasu of Abington; Loving father of Marlene Cook and husband David of Franklin and Shauna Stapleton and husband Robert of Abington; Beloved grandfather of Aaron, Gavin, Hailey, and Jocelyn; Loving brother of Wayne Frasu and wife Rosalyn of GA, Stephen Frasu and wife Carol of...

Jun 15, 2018

Claudia Phillips of Falmouth, died June 15, 2018 at the age of 77.

Jun 9, 2018

Anne M. Johnston of Boston, died June 9, 2018 at South Shore Hospital, age 72.  She was born on October 30th 1945 in Washington DC.  She moved to the Boston area in the late sixties. She was an avid runner and was on the board of  Directors of the Frontrunners in Boston.  She participated in marathons in New York,...