obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas Turner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 28, 2018

Frances Hurl of Rockland peacefully passed away February 28, 2018 at the age of 78. Born and raised in South Boston eventually moving to Brockton where she raised her boys.  She was the devoted mother of Charles Smith and his wife Cheryl of Brockton and Stephen Smith and his wife Dawn of Middleboro Loving Sister of Margaret O'Leary of...

Feb 24, 2018

Joseph John Holleran of Abington, February 24, age 23, Loving son of Charlene Devlin and Derrick of Abington, and Joseph Holleran and Elizabeth Lewis of Rockland; Loving brother of Matthew J. Holleran and Derrick Devlin; Beloved grandson of John and Lorraine Sperandio, Joseph J. Holleran Jr. and AnnMarie Lewis; Beloved great grandson of Josephine Hallow; Also, survived by many...

Feb 22, 2018

Dorothy Davis of Rockland passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Webster Park Nursing Home with her son Earl JR at her side. She has another son Burt Davis of Rockland. Dorothy was 90 years old. She lived in Rockland for 60 years. Dorothy was well known to everyone in the town, she walked everywhere, she never drove...

Feb 15, 2018

Mildred "Milly" Sweeney of Abington, February 15, 2018, age 80, loving wife of 62 years to Brian Sweeney; Loving mother of Brian Sweeney Jr. and partner Linda Coffey, Michael Sweeny and wife Debra, Sharon Steffann and husband Jim, and Karen Crocker and husband Jeff; Beloved sister Dorothy O'Leary, Patricia Cahill, Frank Perkins, Lawrence Perkins, and the late Nancy Smolinski;...

Feb 13, 2018

Ronald Panepinto of Hanover, formerly of Abington passed away comfortably on February 13th at the age of 73 with his family by his side.  Ron was the former owner operator of Abington Drycleaners, and a long-time member of the South Shore Corvette Club. He was known for his keen sense of humor, quick wit and the gift of gab....

Feb 10, 2018

Mary "Claire" (Fahey) Burns of Abington, MA, formerly of Somerville, passed peacefully on February 10, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Burns.  Devoted mother to Julia Burns, Mary Claire Burns-Santora and Teresa Burns; Mother-in-Law to Arthur Santora;  Loving Nana to Brooke Martin and Grannana to Skylar and Jaydin...

Feb 7, 2018

Theresa Smith, 89, of Abington, wife of the late Alden C. Smith and daughter of the late Irma Begin of Portland, ME, passed on February 7, 2018 after a short illness.

Theresa is survived and sadly missed by her remaining three of her five children: Victoria Smith-Fitts of Abington, Gregory Smith and wife Jeanne of Hanover, and...

Jan 31, 2018

Dawn Marie Ciccolo of Brockton, January 31, age 49, Loving wife of Guy Ciccolo of Brockton; Loving sister of Theresa Smarrella of Brockton; Beloved daughter of the late Donald and Doris Smarrella; Loving aunt of Jocelyn and Alex.

Services will be held in Grace Church 101 Wales Ave., Avon at a date to be announced.

Jan 27, 2018

Paul D. Cleveland of Abington, January 27, 2018, Loving husband of Dorothy Cleveland of Abington; Loving father of Paula Collins of Florida; Also, survived by many other loving family members.

A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington on Wednesday January 31 at 11am. Interment will follow in...