obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Richard "Richie" Orlandi III of Hull passed away at the age of sixty-nine on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones after a short yet courageous battle. He was predeceased by his larger-than-life father, Richard "Pups" Orlandi and his gourmet cooking mother, Mary Ann "Gans" (Maggiacomo) Orlandi, as well as his beloved and cherished older sister,...

Jan 2, 2026

Helen "Carol" Doherty (Smith) of Abington passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 17, 1937, in Washington, D.C., to the late Dr. William Smith and Mildred Smith.

Carol was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1955. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Dec 30, 2025

Olivier Romain, 40, of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly at home on December 30, 2025. He was born on October 3, 1985, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and was the son of the late Augustin Romain and Jeancilia Jean Luis.

Olivier was an artist and a selfless member of his community. In the three years since arriving in...

Dec 20, 2025

Robin M. (Marie) Carlsen, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Rockland, Massachusetts.

Born on November 25, 1952, in New Bedford, Robin was the beloved daughter of Hazel Carlsen (Ward) and Robert Carlsen. She lived a life centered on family, care, and community.

Robin...

Dec 10, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we share the news of the passing of Richard Lawrence Tetzlaff, 83, of Rockland, Massachusetts. Richard passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 1, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late William Nelson Tetzlaff and Marion...

Dec 6, 2025

Donald G. Clarkson passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Dorchester, then residing in Brockton and later Abington Donald was the devoted husband to Rhonda McIntosh and the father to Diane and Brian Schenck. Donald was beloved son to the late Harold and  Dorothy Clarkson. Was survived by...

Nov 23, 2025

Dana Stewart Leonard, 72, of Abington, MA, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at South Shore Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Dana was the beloved husband of Adele Michelle Leonard, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. He was a cherished brother, father, stepfather, and the proudest grandfather to eight adored grandchildren. Dana's "grandbabies"...

Nov 21, 2025

Louise M. (Willus) Cushing, of Braintree, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malden on April 24, 1946, Louise was the beloved daughter of the late John and Eleanor Willus.

Louise was married to the late Richard J. Cushing, with whom she shared forty-eight years of devoted marriage. She was...

Nov 17, 2025

Michael W. Cox, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Brockton on November 17, 2025. Born in Lowell, MA, Michael grew up in Whitman and was a 1978 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.

The son of the late Reginald and Marianne Cox, Michael was a proud and devoted father to Christopher, Adam, and David....

Nov 15, 2025

Brenda "Ren" (Solomon) Green, 79, died on November 15, 2025, in Attleboro, MA after a long illness. Known as Nanuweeta, she served as the Powwusk of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag. A lifelong learner and seeker, Ren dedicated her life to social justice and the of her community. She worked for decades as a community advocate particularly around women's...

Nov 13, 2025

Eleanor L. (O'Brien) Wolowicz, age 83, of Abington, passed away peacefully at her home on November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Somerville she was the daughter of the late Eleanor L. O'Brien and John T. O'Brien. Eleanor was a graduate of Julie Billiart Central High School in Boston.

Eleanor dedicated much...

Nov 6, 2025

Alberta (Williams) Bezanson, 89, of Hanover, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Quincy, Alberta was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, George Bezanson, her daughter Linda, and her sons George II and Steven.

A devoted mother, Alberta dedicated herself to her family and community....

Nov 5, 2025

Linda F. Walsh (McLaughlin), 72, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 5, 2025.

Born and raised in Dorchester, Linda was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice (Creighton) McLaughlin.

After graduating from Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1982, Linda began her career. Throughout her forty-years...

Nov 5, 2025

Richard "Dick" Merrill passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital on November 5, 2025. He was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on October 26, 1932.

A 1950 graduate of Abington High School, Dick proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a cook.

He was predeceased by his parents, Alton and Clarice (Crossman) Merrill,...

Oct 30, 2025

Virginia L. (Fowler) Burns, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at Care One Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Weymouth.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard G. Burns.

Virginia is survived by her loving children and their spouses — Deborah Sampson of Rockland, Lisa O'Brien and her husband Rich of...

Oct 21, 2025

Karl A. "Buddy" Anderson of Abington formerly of Dorchester, October 21, 2025, age 86, Loving husband of the late Jean (Christo) Anderson. Loving father of Mark Anderson of Abington, Lisa Anderson of Abington, and Michael Anderson and wife Joyce of Florida; Loving brother of the late Elaine Byrne; Beloved grandfather of Amber and Autumn Anderson; Also, survived by many...

Oct 18, 2025

Harry W. Jones, of Abington, quietly passed away on October 18, 2025 just shy of his 81st birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born with the gift of gab on October 28, 1944, Harry spent his childhood in South Boston. A place and time he remembered fondly with memories of family, friends, and shenanigans.

Oct 17, 2025

Sandra Ann (Fitzgerald) Turowski (83) passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025.  Born August 6, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts.  She was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Durkee) Fitzgerald, and foster daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Mitchell) Harris.  Loving mother of Susan, Maureen, Jennifer and her husband Peter; cherished by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren....

Oct 16, 2025

Brenden M. Therrien, 25, of Abington, MA, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2025, in Weymouth, MA. Born at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Brenden grew up surrounded by family and friends who cherished his vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication.

He was the beloved son of Michael and Bobbi Therrien and a devoted brother to Brady and...

Oct 12, 2025

Cynthia Elaine (Loud) Darcy, 77, of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on January 7, 1948, in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley Loud of Abington.

Cynthia was the beloved wife...