obituaries

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,...

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...