obituaries
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
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
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
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,...
Leslie "Mike" Collins
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...
Oscar Liriano
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...
Linda L. Burke
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...
Mark A. Vasselian
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...
Agnes Mary Fredenburg
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...
Maurice W. Ouellette
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...
William James Clements
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...
Margaret G. Greene
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...
Thomas Gargano
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,...
William H. Morrell
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...
Arlene H. Filosi
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...
Joyce Ann Doonan
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,...
Mary F. O'Neil
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...
Lucille Elizabeth O'Neil
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.
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