obituaries

Philip E. Kelly Sr.

Philip E. Kelly Sr.

May 8, 2017

Philip Kelly Sr. of Taunton, May 8, age 80, Loving husband of the late Patricia Kelly; Loving father of Philip E Kelly Jr. of TN, Debra Franke of Fall River, Annemarie Colp and her husband Jack of Brockton, Robert Kelly and his wife Valerie of Taunton, and the late Richard Kelly. Loving brother of Betty Sulmonte, Alfred, Robert, and...

John W.R. Young

John W.R. Young

May 7, 2017

John W.R. Young passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Sunday May 7, 2017.  He was born on December 27, 1935 in Jamaica Plain, MA to James and Isabella (Ritchie) Young.

John was a graduate of De Anza college in Cupertino, California and Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. He was a career military man, retiring...

Joyce Mccarthy-Johnson

Joyce Mccarthy-Johnson

May 3, 2017

Joyce McCarthy-Johnson (née Peck) of Whitman, 69 years of age, passed away after a brief hospitalization Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Brockton Hospital, surrounded by family. A free spirit who enjoyed nature and had a caring heart, many will remember Joyce during her time working at the West Acres Nursing home in Brockton, as an EMT at the Goddard...

Lila Fung

Lila Fung

Apr 24, 2017

Complete notice to follow.

William D Dooley

William D Dooley

Apr 16, 2017

William (Bill) Dooley, age 38, passed away surrounded by his loving parents on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Bill was born on April 7, 1979 in Norwood, MA and graduated from Whitman Hanson High School.  He was a proud member of the Local 3 Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Bill's most cherished moments were those spent with son...

Charles H. Mckenney Iii

Charles H. Mckenney Iii

Apr 10, 2017

Charles H. "Bud" McKenney III, 84, of Abington, passed April 10, 2017. Son of the late Charles and Mary Ethel McKenney of Brockton. A skilled runner in his youth, he ran in three Boston Marathons. After serving in the navy during the Korean War, he returned to marry Norma Mansfield. Although a house builder and postman by trade, thoroughbred...

Mary Drusilla Cox

Mary Drusilla Cox

Apr 9, 2017

Mary Drusilla Cox of Abington, April 9, age 88, beloved daughter of the late Amelia and Richard Wells; Loving wife of the late Hugh S. Cox Jr.; Loving mother of Richard Cox and wife Stacey Jones of NC, William Cox and wife Eileen of Whitman, James Cox and wife Wan Nor Hidayah of TX, and Elizabeth Bevans and husband...

Thomas P. Wayne

Thomas P. Wayne

Apr 8, 2017

Thomas Wayne lifelong resident of Abington, April 8, age 67, Loving brother of David R. Wayne and wife Pattie of West Wareham, Janet R. Crosby and husband Kenneth of Bridgewater, and Dr. Richard R. Wayne and wife Carrie of NY; Loving godfather of David Jason Wayne of Plymouth; Loving uncle of Paul S. Crosby of Fla., Emily C. Crosby...

Lucia P. Cullivan

Lucia P. Cullivan

Apr 6, 2017

Lucia Pearson Cullivan, age 61, wife of Paul Cullivan, passed away peacefully at home, April 6, surrounded by loving family and several close friends after a 24 year battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Born in Boston and raised in Abington, Lucia was the daughter of Alfred and Eleanor (Smith) Pearson.  Lucia graduated from the Henry O. Peabody School...

Helen Druan

Helen Druan

Apr 5, 2017

Helen Druan of Whitman, formerly of Abington and originally from Roxbury and Dorchester, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017, age 80.

Helen was a graduate of Girl's High School, Burdette College, and Cambridge School of Radio & TV Broadcasting, all of Boston. She worked as Executive Secretary for various companies in Boston for many years, worked...

Maureen E. Agnew

Maureen E. Agnew

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 ...

Richard J. Magrath

Richard J. Magrath

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...

Edwin Arthur Putkonen

Edwin Arthur Putkonen

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....

Antonio S. Dantas

Antonio S. Dantas

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...

Richard J. Ceurvels

Richard J. Ceurvels

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;...

Robert Thomas Cunningham

Robert Thomas Cunningham

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,...

Patricia Chaponis

Patricia Chaponis

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...

Charles Macdonald

Charles Macdonald

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...

Nancy O'Donnell

Nancy O'Donnell

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. ...

Virginia "Ginny" Johnson

Virginia "Ginny" Johnson

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,...

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