Susan Sinclair Willis
Aug 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Sinclair Willis, who died peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 83 in Newton, Massachusetts.
Susan was born on March 18, 1942, in Canton, MA, to Leonard and Marion Curra. A lifelong learner and dedicated educator, she earned her undergraduate degree from Bates...
Richard J. Laramee
Aug 14, 2025
Richard J Laramee, age 84, born in Weymouth, MA, went to his eternal heavenly home on August 14, 2025. He died in Hospice Care at Family Trust Care Home in Cary, NC after a long illness and complications from Vascular Parkinsonism. He was the beloved son of Henry and Eugenie Laramee.
Rich was known to us all...
Janice M. (Packard) Wolcott
Aug 11, 2025
Janice Marie (Packard) Wolcott, 79, of Kingston, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 11. She was the daughter of the late Carlton Richard and Priscilla (White) Packard of Rockland.
Janice and her late husband David Wolcott Sr. of Abington were high school sweethearts and happily married for 55 years. They are survived by their son...
John P. Devlin
Aug 9, 2025
John Patrick Devlin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 94. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Patrick and Mary (Carey) Devlin, he was raised in South Boston and resided in Abington and Weymouth after retirement. He enlisted in the US Navy and...
Allan A. Carlson
Aug 3, 2025
Allan Arthur Carlson passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 80 surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Allan was born in Boston, MA on March 1,1945 and raised in Weymouth, MA where he attended Weymouth High School. He enlisted in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era (serving from January...
Alexandra K. Boothby
Aug 2, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of Alexandra Kathleen Boothby, who left this world far too soon after a courageous 13 year battle with Huntington's Disease. She was just shy of her 35th birthday.
Born on August 15, 1990, Alexandra grew up in Abington and Olathe, Kansas. She is survived by her devoted...
Patricia M. Freeman
Aug 2, 2025
Patricia Freeman of Abington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, just two days before her 86th birthday.
Born on August 4, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, Patricia lived a long and meaningful life rooted in the community of Abington. Over the years, she built a family that brought her endless pride, joy, and love.
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Evan J. Madigan
Jul 28, 2025
Evan J. Madigan, 37, of Brockton, formerly of Abington, passed away at home on July 28th 2025, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born in Brockton, MA, on October 19, Evan was the beloved husband of Jayna (Lloyd) Madigan. Evan was a loving husband, son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his father Patrick Madigan...
George G. Carter
Jul 24, 2025
George Gerard "Jerry" Carter, of Abington, MA, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was 73.
A native of Quincy, MA, who grew up in Rockland, MA, Jerry is survived by Holly Carter, (of Taunton, MA) his wife of 48 years; daughters Christina Schena of Newburyport, MA, Stefanie Eaton of Lakeville, MA, Michelle...
Beverly A. Schmidt
Jul 18, 2025
BEVERLY ANN SCHMIDT
SCHMIDT, BEVERLY A., 96, formerly of Brooksby Village, Peabody, and earlier Abington MA, passed away peacefully at the Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Henry R. Schmidt.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Viola (Alberts) and Frederic...
Margaret A. Olson
Jul 18, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Olson 82, of Brockton, Ma passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 18 at South Shore Hospital. Peggy was born in Brockton, Ma on November 25, 1942. She was the daughter of the late John Cunningham and Margaret Rose Cunningham. Peggy attended Brockton High School, and soon became a secretary at an insurance company in...
Ann R. (Long) Pecoraro
Jul 4, 2025
Ann "Annie" Pecoraro, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 4th at her residence in Hanson, MA surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 6, 1948 and grew up in Marshfield, MA. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen (Knight) Long.
Married to the love of her life for 53 years,...
John Joseph Walsh Jr.
Jul 1, 2025
John Joseph Walsh Jr.
Also known as "Jack" or affectionately as "Lefty," passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Jack was the cherished son of the late John J. and Alice M. (Levins) Walsh of Boston.
Born and raised on Shed Street in Germantown, Quincy, Jack spent his childhood enjoying life in "The Neck" —...
Alfred W. Urbaschak
Jun 30, 2025
Alfred W. Urbaschak, 99, of Brockton, passed away of natural causes in his home on June 30, 2025. He was born in Boston, one of eight children to his father Rudolph, and mother Nellie. Alfred was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
Extremely skilled with his hands, he served in the Navy as an aviation...
Robert H. Brissenden
Jun 23, 2025
Robert "Bob" Brissenden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23, 2025, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham at the age of 88. Born on June 11, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bob spent much of his adult life in Abington before spending his final years in Whitman, MA.
Bob was the beloved husband...
Edward J. Parsons
Jun 18, 2025
Edward J. Parsons, 72, of Birch Harbor, Gouldsboro, Maine, passed away suddenly at his home on June 18, 2025. Born on May 15, 1953, Edward was the beloved son of the late Stephen J. Parsons and Genevieve A. (Zagranis) Parsons.
A graduate of Abington High School, Edward pursued his academic interests in science, earning degrees in both...
Regina E Esposito
Jun 9, 2025
Regina A. Esposito, of Maine, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years old.
Born on August 29, 1956, Regina was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia Berryman. She is survived by her devoted partner, Charles McDonald of Maine, and her...
Irene V. Griffin
Jun 3, 2025
Irene V. (Ware) Griffin, age 95, of Plympton, formerly of Abington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James T. Griffin, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Middleborough, Irene was the daughter of the late Annie (Kelly)...
Kenneth H. Backlund Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
Kenneth H. Backlund, 87, of Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2025.
Ken was born in Springfield, MA, on October 10, 1937, the son of the late John and Dorothy Backlund. He dedicated his career to working as an ironworker with the Ironworkers Union Local No. 7 and...
Bonny Barthelemy
Jun 1, 2025
Bonny Barthelemy, 69, of Abington, MA, died peacefully on June 1, 2025. Born and raised in Cyvadier, Jacmel, Haiti, Bonny was the beloved son of the late Dieujuste Barthelemy and Germaine Avril Barthelemy. After completing his classical studies, Bonny attended Ecole Professional De Jacmel, where he graduated as a tailor. Upon graduating, Bonny and his brother-in-law, Daniel Bonnet, launched...
