obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

Edward A. Teal of Abington, June 9, age 91, Loving husband of Joan Teal of Abington; Loving father of Elizabeth Teal, Katherine Simmons, and Edward A. Teal Jr.; Beloved grandfather of Lanya Sehorn, Nole Simmons, Orion Teal, and Justin Simmons. Also, survived by 7 great grandchildren.

Edward was a navy veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He...

Jun 5, 2018

Mary Jeanne Vasselian of Abington, June 5, age 78, Loving wife of the late Robert G. Vasselian; Loving mother of Ann Marie Solomon and husband Dean of Abington, Charlene Cabral and husband Scott of Abington and the late Mark Vasselian; Also, survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday June...

Jun 4, 2018

James T. Griffin of Plympton formerly of Abington, age 90, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on June 4, 2018.

Jimmy was the son of the late Lawrence Griffin of Abington and Annie (Ward) Griffin of Ireland. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Ware) Griffin for 65 years. Jimmy was a...

Jun 3, 2018

Raymond J. Dumont of Abington, June 3, 2018, age 62, Loving brother of Nicholas Dumont of Roslindale, Ronald Dumont of West Roxbury, and Doreen Gray of Abington; Father of Raymond Dumont Jr.; Also, survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Raymond worked for Dumont Floor Company for over 20 years. He enjoyed bike riding, fishing, walking, art,...

May 26, 2018

Patricia Cobb, 70, of Rockland, MA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 after a long illness. Patricia was born in Tarrytown, NY to Louis and Sally Hula Zaicek. She graduated from Sleepy Hollow High School and worked at AT&T and as a hairdresser before becoming a wife, mother and homemaker. She was predeceased by her father Louis Zaicek...

May 10, 2018

Allen Kershman, beloved husband of almost 62 years of Kay Kershman, loving father of Melissa Kershman Chaikof (Elliot Chaikof), adored grandfather of Rachel Chaikof (Alex Buttgenbach), Adam Chaikof, and Jessica Chaikof, son of the late Benjamin and Ida Berlin Kershman died on May 10, 2018.

Allen worked in elementary education for 37 years, adored as a teacher...

May 9, 2018

Margaret M Parker, resident of Brockton/East Bridgewater passed unexpectedly after battling illness for many years.  She passed peacefully in her sleep early  Wednesday morning. Margaret leaves behind a huge, loving family. Her husband of 28 years, Scott Parker, has never left her side since they met 33 years ago. She  leaves behind her daughter, and only child, Kaitlyn Parker.  ...

May 2, 2018

Thomas J. Graham died peacefully at the Colony House Nursing Center, Abington, after a 17-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He leaves his beloved wife, Mary (Reilly) Graham, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Tom was the loving father of Cathleen Graham-De Yulus, Thomas, John, Timothy,  Dennis Graham and Mary Kate Cassidy.  He was the proud  grandfather of...

Apr 30, 2018

Vin Hagerty of Abington, age 91, passed away on April 30th surrounded by his wife "Honey" and 8 children -- Kathi, Fran, John, Mike, Pat, Tom, Paul and Eileen.  There were also 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandkids that loved and were loved by their "Pappy."  He is survived by his sister Mary Tarrant and many in-laws that loved...

Apr 26, 2018

John H. Foley of Abington, April 26, age 78, Loving husband of Claire (McIver) Foley of Abington; Loving father of the late John H. Foley; Loving brother of Donald Foley of Florida and Peter Foley of Oregon; Also, survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Quealy & Son...

Apr 23, 2018

Rosemary "Rosie" Walls, 68, of Abington, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday April 23rd.  Loving wife of 32 years to her high school sweetheart, Tim Walls. Cherished mother of Kerry (Shawn) Donovan, Amanda (Joe) Towsley, Timmy (Amanda) Walls.  Adored Memere of:  Brianna, Shawn, Molly, Drew, and Tessa Donovan; Kobie, Casey, and Brady Towsley; and...

Apr 20, 2018

Judith Lindholm of Wareham, died April 20, 2018  at Tobey Hospital, she was 77 years old.

Apr 11, 2018

Dailey, Patricia Ann (McGill) of Abington, loving and devoted wife and mother, passed away on April 11th, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Norfolk, VA on April 19, 1944 to Gordon A. and Florence W. McGill.  She is survived by her husband of fifty years, William T. Dailey.  Loving mother of Megan L. Johnson and her...

Apr 10, 2018

Beatrice Elizabeth Giacobbe, a resident of Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Rockland, MA.

Born Beatrice Elizabeth Stevens January 20, 1932 in Boston to Christopher and Ethel Stevens.  Both Bea's parents were immigrants.  Christopher came here from Albania and Ethel from Nova Scotia.

Beatrice passed away after a recent illness on April 10, 2018. ...

Mar 20, 2018

Judith Ann Noone, 79, of North Abington Ma, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018. She was born to the late Cedric and Eva Lumbra on August 27, 1938 in Montgomery, VT. Judith spent much of her adolescence in Charlestown, NH where her family relocated. She married the late Thomas Francis Noone in 1971, and shortly thereafter they moved...

Mar 17, 2018

Barry Lawrence Keenan of Abington died on March 17, 2018.  He was 66.

He was born on February 26, 1952 in Weymouth, son of the late George L. and Marguerite I. (Clinton) Keenan and attended area schools.  Prior to his retirement, Barry worked as a Supplies Manager at Amtrak for many years.

Beloved husband of...

Mar 13, 2018

John Daniel Driscoll age 79, of Plymouth originally from Dorchester, passed away March 13, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Roxbury Ma. He graduated from Boston Trade High School. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a United States Marine. He worked as a machinist for General Dynamics. He later attended Wentworth...

Mar 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet M. Marshall of Abington, announces her passing after a brief illness on March 12, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Loving and cherished mother of Charlene Summering and husband Robert, Debra Sweeney and husband Michael, Diane Medeiros and husband Frank and the late Kimberly Marshall; Beloved grandmother of...

Mar 11, 2018

Elliot C. Patten, age 95, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and formerly from South Weymouth and Abington, Mass. Elliot died peacefully on March 11, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at Brookdale of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  Elliot proudly served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was eager to share his war-time stories with any patient...

Mar 10, 2018

Joseph W. Tracey of Abington, March 10, 2018, age 77, Survived by his wife, Karen "Birdie"Tracey, children Lee-Ann King, Tim Tracey and Kelly Williams, and sisters Kathy Harju and Regina Hapgood.  He adored his grandchildren Dominic King, Alex King, and Sabrina Vegezzi.

Joe was a proud member of the Airborne 101, the Irish Cultural Center, Abington Soccer...