obituaries

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...

Jan 25, 2017

Arlene H. Filosi of Rockland, died January 25, 2017, at the age of 87. Arlene was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She liked nothing more than spending time with the children. She loved to laugh and have fun and all the children loved to be with her. The family has many cherished memories of Arlene, especially vacations on...

Jan 19, 2017

Joyce Ann Doonan, 64, of 71 Shaw Avenue, Abington, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on January 19, 2017 in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.  Joyce was a kind and generous soul.

Joyce was born on May 18, 1952 in Brockton.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, Edward and Barbara (Ward) Doonan and her sister,...

Jan 16, 2017

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Dec 22, 2016

Mary F. (McCarthy) O'Neil, 95, of Abington, passed away on December 22, 2016. Born October 26th 1921, in Rockland, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Nora McCarthy. Secretary to the Superintendent of Avon Public Schools. Avid church volunteer and long time member of Saint Bridget's Parish. Mary enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, and her family. Mary...

Dec 19, 2016

Lucille E. O'Neil of Brockton formerly of Boston, December 19, 2016, age 76, Loving wife of Thomas A. O'Neil of Brockton; Loving mother of Janene O'Neil of Brockton, Frank A. O'Neil and wife Ann of Weymouth, and the late Tommy O'Neil ; Beloved grandmother of Christian Hughes, Sarah O'Neil, and Mark O'Neil; Also, survived by her Kitty Sophia.

Dec 17, 2016

Elizabeth "Betsy" LeClaire, daughter of Joseph and Jean Skinner Muscato (deceased) of Quincy, William Skinner of Natick Survived by her husband Richard LeClair of Pembroke, her children, Jeanne Tonello of Weymouth,Sharon Magrath of Quincy, Kathleen Quinn of Pembroke,James Magrath of Waltham, Richard Magrath of Pembroke(,deceased) by son Kenneth Magrath of Quincy. Sandra Leclair of Oklahoma.

Sister of...

Dec 14, 2016

Sarah 'Edna' Tracey, 95, of Abington passed away December 14, 2016.

Edna was blessed with a long, happy life full of adventure, friends, and family.  She was the daughter of the late Florence (MacPhail) and James Tracey of Abington. She was the devoted cousin of Thomas Edward and Josephine MacPhail of Whitman, MA, Heather and Don LaDieu...

Dec 12, 2016

Roger LeBlanc of Quincy, died December 12, 2016 at the age of 67.

Dec 7, 2016

Paul A. "Clicker" Clockadile of Houlton, ME and Abington, MA, December 7, age 70, Loving son of the late Lloyd and Gladys Clockadile; Loving husband of Jane (Maloney) Clockadile of Houlton, ME and Abington, MA; Loving father of Michael and Sandra Clockadile both of Abington and late Marianne Wheeler; Loving grandfather of Chelsea Frank, Elizabeth Wheeler, and late Tyler...