obituaries

Jul 4, 2025

Ann "Annie" Pecoraro, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 4th at her residence in Hanson, MA surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 6, 1948 and grew up in Marshfield, MA. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen (Knight) Long.

Married to the love of her life for 53 years,...

Jul 1, 2025

John Joseph Walsh Jr.

Also known as "Jack" or affectionately as "Lefty," passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Jack was the cherished son of the late John J. and Alice M. (Levins) Walsh of Boston.

Born and raised on Shed Street in Germantown, Quincy, Jack spent his childhood enjoying life in "The Neck" —...

Jun 30, 2025

Alfred W. Urbaschak, 99, of Brockton, passed away of natural causes in his home on June 30, 2025. He was born in Boston, one of eight children to his father Rudolph, and mother Nellie. Alfred was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

Extremely skilled with his hands, he served in the Navy as an aviation...

Jun 23, 2025

Robert "Bob" Brissenden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23, 2025, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham at the age of 88. Born on June 11, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bob spent much of his adult life in Abington before spending his final years in Whitman, MA.

Bob was the beloved husband...

Jun 18, 2025

Edward J. Parsons, 72, of Birch Harbor, Gouldsboro, Maine, passed away suddenly at his home on June 18, 2025. Born on May 15, 1953, Edward was the beloved son of the late Stephen J. Parsons and Genevieve A. (Zagranis) Parsons.

A graduate of Abington High School, Edward pursued his academic interests in science, earning degrees in both...

Jun 9, 2025

Regina A. Esposito, of Maine, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years old.

Born on August 29, 1956, Regina was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia Berryman. She is survived by her devoted partner, Charles McDonald of Maine, and her...

Jun 3, 2025

Irene V. (Ware) Griffin, age 95, of Plympton, formerly of Abington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James T. Griffin, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Middleborough, Irene was the daughter of the late Annie (Kelly)...

Jun 3, 2025

Kenneth H. Backlund, 87, of Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2025.

Ken was born in Springfield, MA, on October 10, 1937, the son of the late John and Dorothy Backlund. He dedicated his career to working as an ironworker with the Ironworkers Union Local No. 7 and...

Jun 1, 2025

Bonny Barthelemy, 69, of Abington, MA, died peacefully on June 1, 2025. Born and raised in Cyvadier, Jacmel, Haiti, Bonny was the beloved son of the late Dieujuste Barthelemy and Germaine Avril Barthelemy. After completing his classical studies, Bonny attended Ecole Professional De Jacmel, where he graduated as a tailor. Upon graduating, Bonny and his brother-in-law, Daniel Bonnet, launched...

May 27, 2025

James (Jimmy) L. Rigby, 64, of Dorchester, MA, passed away peacefully on May 27th at his home in Abington, MA.

Born on April 27th, 1961, in Boston, MA, Jimmy was the youngest of three children to the late James and Jean Rigby. He was the beloved younger brother of the late Linda Scopa (Rigby) and Jean Bowes...

May 21, 2025

Louis G. Citrone of Rockland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, after a brief illness. Known to many as Lou, he was a private man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life.

A true homebody at heart, Lou was happiest cruising around town in his Cadillac with R&B music turned up loud, casting...

May 16, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Quinn, 59, of Pembroke, MA (formerly of Quincy), passed away on May 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born on April 20, 1966, Kathy lived a bold, beautiful life full of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. She was the beloved wife of the late John Quinn and the fiercely devoted...

May 16, 2025

Paul F. McCarty, of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly at South Shore Hospital on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 82. Paul was the beloved husband of Elaine (Tobin) McCarty. He was a devoted father to his son, Brian McCarty of Quincy, MA, and the late Coleen Dozier. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Jarrett Dozier, of...

May 15, 2025

Joanne C. (Hurley) Cristoforo, 76, of Abington, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 2, 1948, Joanne was the daughter of the late Margaret "Peg" (Cohen) Hurley and John Hurley. She grew up in Randolph, Massachusetts, and graduated from Randolph High School with the Class of 1966....

May 15, 2025

Marvin Lee Hoskins was born on April 24, 1955 in Oakfield, GA. Marvin went to his eternal home on May 15, 2025 in Boston, MA due to complications from Multiple Myeloma Cancer.

Marvin fought hard for the last year to remain on this earth, but unfortunately, this was a battle he could not win.

Marvin...

May 7, 2025

Marie passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her children who held her as she took her final breaths.

She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Corinne Hamel and Arthur Berube.

Marie attended Notre Dame de Pity School in Cambridge. Shortly after graduating high school, she became an Army wife and moved to Fort Bragg,...

May 6, 2025

June passed after a long illness on Tuesday May 6, 2025.

June was born to Edward and Rose Alvina McCarthy of Wollaston Ma, At the age of six her mom passed suddenly.

She was sent to live with a longtime family friend in Wollaston, Aunt Helen and Uncle Burt Muggah from Detroit MI. Aunt Phyl...

May 4, 2025

Joanne D. Borden (Amero) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born on March 19, 1943, in Boston, MA. She was the daughter to the  late Augusta Hoyle of Boston, MA, and Joseph Amero of Gloucester, MA, Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Apr 29, 2025

Gladys M. Fischer, born on September 5, 1926, on Staten Island, NY, lived a life dedicated to caring for others and enriching her community. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Wagner College and began her career at Staten Island Hospital, where she notably established and served as the first administrator of the hospital's Home Care Program. Later,...

Apr 24, 2025

David McCormack, 75, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 24, 2025.

Born in Abington, Massachusetts, to Joseph (Bob) and Frances McCormack, David was a proud lifelong resident of his hometown.

David was the loving husband of 56 years to Janice (Beauchesne) McCormack. He was the beloved father of Kristen and her husband Patrick...