obituaries

Patricia Mary Dykens

Patricia Mary Dykens

Aug 31, 2017

Patricia Mary Dykens of Brockton formerly of Abington, August 31, age 86, Beloved wife of the late James Dykens; Loving mother of Christine Dykens, Patricia Smith, Pamela Anderson and husband Peter, Brian Dykens, Deborah DeDominici, George Dykens and wife Karen, Thomas Dykens, James Dykens, and the late John Dykens, Stephen Dykens, and Jimmy Glenn. Also, survived by 11 grandchildren...

Samuel C. Greenlaw

Samuel C. Greenlaw

Aug 30, 2017

Samuel C. Greenlaw, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 30 at home with the loving care and comfort of his family and caregivers.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Catherine.  He is survived by his three children, Sammye Woodcock (David) of Belchertown, Jonathan Greenlaw (Colleen) of Abington and Ted Greenlaw (Robin Carlsen) of Rockland.  ...

Roberta S. Wedge

Roberta S. Wedge

Aug 29, 2017

Roberta S. "Bunty" Wedge of Abington, died August 29, 2017 after a brief illness, age 76. Survived by close family Joyce Christie, Cheryl Erickson, Debra Christie, Mary Christie, and Jean Ketterle.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Saturday September 2 at 10am, visitation prior to the...

Marie R. Norton

Marie R. Norton

Aug 27, 2017

Marie (Peavey) Norton, 75, of Abington passed away peacefully on August 27th surrounded by her loving family after a long, valiant battle with cancer.  She was gracious and loving in her final days as she was her entire life.  The true personification of the greatest wife and mother someone could ever have.

Marie was born on July...

Edward A. Douglas

Edward A. Douglas

Aug 26, 2017

Edward A. Douglas of Taunton, August 26, 2017, age 68, Beloved son of the late Malcolm and Catherine Douglas; Loving father of Kirk Douglas and Keith Douglas;  Loving brother of Elizabeth Fowler,  Patricia Grien and the late Skip Douglas; Loving grandfather/OT of  Evan Douglas, Ethan Douglas, Liam Douglas, Tooey Moniz and Christine Laudani.

Edward was a Master...

Donna Patricia Nelson

Donna Patricia Nelson

Aug 26, 2017

Donna Patricia Nelson of Brockton, age 55, died peacefully August 26, 2017 with her loving family by her side.  Beloved daughter of John and Patricia Bishop of Weymouth; loving wife of Steven Nelson of Brockton; caring mother to her precious children, Alexandra and Matthew, her son-in-law Rodney and her new granddaughter, her joy, Gabriella Lynn.  Also, survived by 3...

James Stirling

James Stirling

Aug 14, 2017

James R Stirling, 51 of Kingston passed away on August 14, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1966 in Weymouth. Jim attended Abington High School . He worked as an IT specialist in Ashland. Jimmy is survived by his mother Janice Stirling of Mt. Dora Florida, two sisters, Lori Killory and husband Edmund Killory of Eustis Florida. Heather...

Catherine C. Sullivan

Catherine C. Sullivan

Aug 10, 2017

Catherine C. Sullivan, August 10, 2017, age 89, of Rockland, formerly of Dorchester; Beloved mother of Hanora Blanchard and husband William of Rockland; Beloved grandmother of William and Sean; Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews and loving friend to many.

Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Monday August 14 at...

Stephen Litz

Stephen Litz

Aug 9, 2017

Complete obituary to follow.

Annmarie (Fay)  Boidi

Annmarie (Fay) Boidi

Aug 5, 2017

Annmarie (Fay) Boidi of Harwich died suddenly on August 5, 2017.  She was 59.

She was born on January 1, 1958 in Boston, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Doris A. (Clayton) Fay.

Adored and cherished mother of Elizabeth A. Boidi and her husband, William J. Charles of Harwich and Tara Lynn Boidi-Casey and...

Audry Mary Collins

Audry Mary Collins

Aug 2, 2017

Audry M. Collins of Brockton, age 68, died August 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston due to heart complications; Survived by 5 Children - Peter A. Collins, Thomas M. Collins, Martin J. Collins, Sherri-lee A. Collins and Michelle L. Collins;  4 Grandchildren- Nicholas Spinosa, Kristina M. Knight, Alex Collins and Joshua Collins. 1 Great Grand Son- Ryder...

Albert Clark Mills

Albert Clark Mills

Aug 1, 2017

Albert C. Mills of Taunton, 92, died August 1, 2017. He was the husband of the late Geraldine A. Mills, they were married 38 years. He was born June 10th, 1925 in Quincy. He was the late son of Helen Mills Goldschmidt of Florida, and Daniel J. Mills. Al served in the Navy in Okinawa in World War II....

Robert A. Edlund

Robert A. Edlund

Jul 21, 2017

Robert Arthur Edlund DMD of Hanover, July 21, 2017. Loving husband of Barbara Edlund of Hanover and their son Charlie ; Loving father of Dawne Barrett and husband René of Easton, Darah Angelus and husband Luke of Medfield, Taryn Zuccala and husband Vinnie of NH, Liza Kearney and husband Gerry of CA, Jared Edlund of Norwell, Josh Edlund of...

Jo Ann (Murray)  Cullen

Jo Ann (Murray) Cullen

Jul 20, 2017

Jo-Ann (Murray) Cullen entered into eternal life July 20, 2017. She fought a courageous battle with diabetes and heart disease for 46 years. Born and raised in Abington (a great Townie), daughter of the late Harry M. and Helen J. (Gallagher) Murray. Devoted mother of Christopher M. Cullen and grandmother of Brittany; Sister to Elaine Murray of Weymouth, David...

Kathleen Macintyre-Smith

Kathleen Macintyre-Smith

Jul 20, 2017

Kathleen MacIntyre-Smith of Mashpee formerly of Braintree, passed July 20, 2017, age 74, Loving wife of Henry C. Smith of Mashpee; Loving mother of Kathleen Oldham and husband Joseph of Abington, Robert MacIntyre of Pembroke, and the late Douglas McIntyre Jr.; Loving stepmother of Kathleen, David, and Steven Smith; Beloved sister of Winifred Lind and husband Thomas of SC,...

Derrick Kelly

Derrick Kelly

Jul 8, 2017

Derrick Kelly was bravely born into this world on January 18th, 1987.  On July 8th the world lost an amazing person in Derrick.  Ever since he was a kid, Derrick was quick with a joke, lived life to the fullest, and would do anything for the people he loved without having to be asked.  He was a loving son,...

Robert J. Watkins

Robert J. Watkins

Jul 4, 2017

Robert J. Watkins of Abington, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2017 of natural causes. Robert was born in Brockton on January 19, 1938. He was a carpenter at the Hingham Ship Yard. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Watkins, step daughter Elizabeth Zenus and her husband Darrin Zenus, and step son Michael Surabian.

Service information...

Orcutt K. Lamb

Orcutt K. Lamb

Jul 4, 2017

Orcutt K. Lamb of Quincy, age 69, passed away July 4, 2017.

Complete notice to follow.

Frank "Pancho" Villa

Frank "Pancho" Villa

Jul 3, 2017

Frank "Pancho" Villa of Abington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2017.

Frankie was born on March 29, 1941 in Brockton, the eldest son of the late Carlo and Bronia (Krasnosky) Villa.

He was gifted with natural creativity either by painting a landscape, repurposing garbage or pieces of wood and making a work of...

Kathleen Donohoe

Kathleen Donohoe

Jun 28, 2017

Kathleen (Kerls) Donohoe died at Windrose in South Weymouth on June 28, 2017 at the age of 79. Kathleen's life focus was her family. She dearly loved her children: Theresa (Christopher) Burgess, Francis and Thomas Donohoe and grandchildren: Christopher and Alana Burgess, Joshua, Alicia, and Jack Donohoe. She was a devoted daughter of James and Margaret Kerls, loving sister...

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