obituaries

Apr 2, 2017

Maureen E. Agnew, age 74 (nee, Libby) of Rockland and formerly Dorchester, passed peacefully with her entire family at her bedside on April 2nd at the South Shore Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph G Agnew, Sr. and six children:  Michael Freda of Bridgewater; Deborah, wife of Stephen McGlynn of Abington; Joseph, husband to Carolyn Walsh ...

Mar 25, 2017

Richard "Magoo" Magrath of Pembroke, loving son of Richard Leclair and the late Elizabeth Leclair; Loving brother of Kathleen Quinn of Pembroke, Jeanne and Shawn Wallace of Weymouth, James and Sharon Magrath of Randolph, Sandra Leclair of Alabama and the late Kenneth Magrath and Pamela Leclair; Loving nephew of Annemarie Bianco of Whitman; Loving and devoted uncle of Kelsi...

Mar 24, 2017

Edwin Arthur Putkonen, age 81, and long-time resident of Abington MA, passed away on March 24, 2017. Originally, from Chicago, IL, he was a proud fan of the 2016 World Champion Cubs. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret M. Putkonen, his son Edwin G. Putkonen and daughter-in-law Stephanie of Loudon TN, his son Brian C....

Mar 21, 2017

Antonio S. Dantas of Brockton died on March 20, 2017.  He was 56.

A good and decent man, Antonio treasured his family.  Always sweet and loving, Antonio loved life. A master griller, he appreciated fine food, quality clothing, good wine and the presence of his family.  Antonio worked very hard.  He arrived in the United States of...

Mar 20, 2017

Richard J. Ceurvels of Abington, passed March 20 of ALS, age 57, Loving son of Florence (Pienkos) Ceurvels of Abington and the late Richard A.; Loving father of Danielle M., Heather M., Courtney M, David M. and Derek J. Ceurvels; Loving brother of Deborah  A. Lozzi, Kenneth, Michael W., Gary, Cheryl  A. Peltier, Kristian, and the late Karen McIver;...

Mar 16, 2017

Robert Thomas Cunningham, 44 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Plymouth, MA on Thursday, March 16, 2017.  Rob is survived by his wife Jennifer (Lowder) Cunningham, his children Casey Marie and Robert Declan of Plymouth, his parents, Robert and Patricia Cunningham of Abington, MA, siblings Kathleen Gajewski and Mike of Whitman, MA, Jennifer Dongarra and Chris of Merrimack,...

Mar 16, 2017

Patricia Chaponis lifelong resident of Rockland, March 16, age 80, Loving wife of the late Lawrence Chaponis; Loving mother of Dale DeLorey of North Berwick, Maine, Sharon Carpenter and husband William of Rockland, Shawn DeLorey of North Berwick, Maine, Glenn DeLorey of Whitman, Colleen Priolo and husband Gregory of Rockland, and the late newborn Bruce DeLorey. Also, survived by...

Mar 7, 2017

Charles D. MacDonald of Bridgewater, formerly of Rockland, passed away on March 7, 2017.  He was 76.

He was the beloved son of the late Archibald and Ruth MacDonald.  Charlie is survived by his siblings and their spouses: Claire and Bob Nicholson, Joan and Jerry Grillo, Ruth Hopkins and her late husband Paul, Pauline Long and her...

Mar 6, 2017

Nancy A. O'Donnell of Abington lost her courageous fight with cancer on March 6, 2017 at the age of 70.  Born in Tewksbury MA she was the foster daughter of the late Bob and Frannie McCormack and the late David and Catherine McCormack. She was a part of the McCormack family for 67 years, the only family she knew. ...

Feb 27, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Johnson of Abington, February 27, age 91, Loving wife of the late Stanley R. Johnson; Loving mother of Wayne Johnson and wife Robin of Kingston, Joan Cragin and husband Ed of Brockton, Debbie Rust and husband Bill of Abington, Gail Edson and Mike Watkins of Randolph, and the late Richard Johnson; Beloved grandmother of Rita, Brian, Michael,...

Feb 23, 2017

Leslie "Mike" Collins 87, of Abington & Sandwich MA, passed away February 23, 2017. He is remembered by his loving wife of 65 years Madelyn Collins; 3 children; Janet Lynn of FL, Danny Collins of Abington, Randy Collins and wife Amy Singelais of Sandwich; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, Sister Dorothy Bell of Hanson and Brother Robert Fisher...

Feb 21, 2017

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before...

Feb 14, 2017

Linda L. Burke, 72, of Abington, MA, died unexpectedly on February 14, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late Earle Lane and Elizabeth (Our) Lane.

Linda worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield until she retired in 2007.  She had a rewarding career and made many lifelong friends.  She enjoyed retirement to its fullest.  She loved going...

Feb 4, 2017

Mark A. Vasselian of Ashland NH, formerly of Abington, February 4, age 57, Loving son of Jeanne Vasselian of Abington and the late Robert G. Vasselian; Loving father of Jeannine Urquhart of East Bridgewater, Julianne Vasselian of Abington, Joseph Vasselian of Abington, and the late Marine Sgt. Daniel Mark Vasselian; Loving brother of Anne Marie Solomon and husband Dean...

Feb 1, 2017

Agnes M. (Higgins) Fredenburg, 87, of Abington, passed away at South Shore Hospital on February 1 after a long illness.    Raised in Hingham and Norwell, she was a graduate of Norwell High School. Wife of the late Richard T. Fredenburg, she leaves three daughters, Kathy Famularo and her husband Joseph, Cheryl Hoeler and her husband William, and Jean Graham...

Jan 29, 2017

Maurice W. Ouellette, formerly of Fall River and Rockland, MA, now residing between Carver, MA and Holly Springs, GA, January 29, 2017, age 76.

Devoted husband of the late Margaret Ouellette of Rockland.  Loving father of Mark Ouellette and his wife Kim of Carver, MA, and Martin Ouellette and his wife Tracy of Holly Springs, GA.  Grandfather...

Jan 29, 2017

William James Clements of Abington formerly of Randolph, January 29, age 69, Loving husband of Noreen M. Clements of Abington; Loving father of William Clements and wife Brigett and Kevin Clements and wife Patti; Loving Papa of Owen, Drew, Will, and Brody; Loving brother of Donnie, Jimmy, and Bobby Clements, and the late Tommy Clements; Also, survived by special...

Jan 28, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" McGillvray Greene, 84, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side on January 28th. She adored spending time with her family. She lived and loved to laugh and enjoyed life's precious moments. The family has many cherished memories that will warm their hearts forever.

Peggy was the...

Jan 27, 2017

Thomas Gargano of Rockland, January 27, age 82, Loving husband of 52 years to the late Carol Gargano; Loving father of Marie E. Russo of Whitman and her late husband Lawrence Russo, Patricia L. Pitts and husband William of Kingston, David P. Gargano and wife Lisa of Whitman, and Michael T. Gargano of Rockland; Loving grandfather of Renee, Anthony,...

Jan 27, 2017

William (Bill) Morrell, 73 years of age, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at home in Abington, surrounded by family. Born July 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Harold Morrell and Helen (Dunphy) Morrell.

Bill loved everything outdoors; working in the yard, taking trips cross country, sunsets at Race Point, all of nature...