obituaries

Jan 13, 2016

John J. Hurley of Abington, January 13,  age 88, loving husband of the late Geraldine E. Hurley; Loving father of Jack Hurley Jr. of Marshfield, Richard Hurley of Abington, Susan Geezil of Abington, and Jerri Brown of Fl.; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren

Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Tuesday...

Jan 9, 2016

Michele A. (Tobin) McAuliffe of Whitman formerly of East Bridgewater, passed away at Signature Healthcare in Brockton after a long illness. She was the mother of Brenna and John McAuliffe of Arizona; Daughter of Donald and Marjorie Tobin of Bridgewater; Sister of Stephen and wife Karen of Maine, Brian of Oklahoma, Maura of Fitchburg, Marybeth of Plymouth, Christopher and...

Jan 8, 2016

> Donna L. (Henderson) Burke, of Abington, MA, formerly of Holbrook, MA and Hanover, MA, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2016 in the embrace of her family in the comfort of the home of which she was enormously proud. She is survived by her beloved husband Thomas E. Burke of Abington, with whom she shared 49 years of...

Jan 7, 2016

Debra J. Tanger of Abington, died January 7, 2016 after a brief illness.  She was the loving wife of Gregory C. Tanger of Abington, retired Weymouth Police Captain.  She was the loving mother of Richard Betters of Canton, and Jennifer Betters of Abington, and adored grandmother of 7.  Her extended family included dogs Misty, Molly and Maddie, and cats...

Dec 30, 2015

Vincent "Vinnie" Griffin lifelong resident of Abington, December 30, 2015, age 89, Loving husband of the late Catherine Griffin; Loving father of Robert Griffin of Brimfield, Catherine Brogna of Whitman, and Brian Griffin of Ringwood, NJ; Loving brother of twin sister Ester Griffin and James Griffin, and the late Lawrence Jr., Mary, and Tessie Griffin; Also, survived by loving...

Dec 24, 2015

Dec 22, 2015

Francis Russell (Fran/Russ) Forsythe, 87, of Dedham, Massachusetts, passed away, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 after a brief illness.

Russ was born December 18, 1928 in North Quincy, Massachusetts to George and Phoebe (Buckley) Forsythe.  He graduated from Quincy High School in 1946, served as an MP in the Navy for 4 years and graduated from Boston University...

Dec 15, 2015

Joan E. Talabach of Abington, Dec. 15, age 84, Loving wife of the late Joseph Talabach; Loving mother of Karl Talabach and wife Rose of East Bridgewater; Beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Jenna, and Sarah Talabach; Also, survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Monday Dec. 21...

Dec 14, 2015

Ruby Melissa (Dean) McIver of Abington entered into eternal rest on Monday Dec. 14, 2015 at 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late Leo McIver; Devoted mother of Kathleen Peterson McIver and husband Jeff, Karen Whitman, Scott McIver and wife Lee, Stephen McIver, and Christopher McIver; Adored grandmother of Melissa Whitman, Bryan McIver, Jason Whitman, Meghan McIver, and...

Dec 13, 2015

Nov 26, 2015

Richard G. Burns of Abington, November 26, age 85, beloved husband of Virginia (Fowler) Burns; Richard and Ginnie are loving parents of Holly Coleman of Harwich, Elaine Cutting of Middleboro, Deborah Sampson Browning of Wareham, Ann-Marie Hatch of Rockland, Lisa O'Brien of Medway, and the late Craig and Wade Burns; Loving son of the late Edward and Jean Burns;...

Nov 24, 2015

Charles G. Averett of Brockton, November 24, 2015, age 75.  Son of Samuel and Gertrude Averett.  Beloved father of Ranae Heath Averett, Charles G. Averett, Jr., Cheryl  Averett, and the late Roslynn Averett Faulk and Johnny Averett.  Charles also leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  Charles was a great dad, hard working and strong.  He will be...

Nov 24, 2015

Complete notice to follow.

Nov 21, 2015

Thomas J. Lewis of Abington, November 21, age 93, Loving husband of the late Sadie (Ranta) Lewis; Loving father of Carol Hunt of Whitman and Thomas W. Lewis of Hingham; Loving grandfather of Donna Pavlin, Karen Garvey, Sandra Salvatore, and Christopher Lewis; Loving brother of Doris Kronillis, Hazel Rosetti, Lorraine Yoerger, Richard Lewis, and the late George and Edward...

Nov 19, 2015

Janet Mae Milewski of Abington died peacefully on Thursday Nov. 19 at the age of 81, Born in 1934 to her beloved parents Blanche (Vincent) Milewski and Boleslaw Milewski; She is survived by her sister Joyce Milewski and loving daughter Brenda Loschiavo and granddaughter Gina Loschiavo; Janet worked and retired from the childcare field. She loved music and dancing...

Nov 13, 2015

Chris Williams, age 51, went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2015 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, after 35 days in the ICU/Trauma Unit having been hit by an OUI driver on October 10th. At his passing, he was surrounded by his wife, sons, in-laws and pastor and wife. Chris was born in Quincy and lived...

Nov 10, 2015

Kate (McDonagh) Matthews of Abington formerly of Galway, Ireland, peacefully passed November 10 surrounded by her family, Loving wife of James Matthews of Abington; Also survived by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Friday November 13 at 8am followed by a funeral mass in St. Bridget...

Nov 5, 2015

Paul A. Russell Sr. of East Bridgewater and North Fort Myers, FL, died Nov. 5 after a long illness, Loving husband of 55 years to Viola (Drysdale) Russell; Son of the late James F. and Florence E. Russell; Loving father of Lisa M. Skinner of Abington, James A. Russell and wife Julie (Whitman) Russell of TN and the late...

Nov 1, 2015

Thomas R. Deveney of Abington, November. 1, age 76. Loving husband of Constance Deveney of Abington; Devoted father of Joseph, Michael, and Lisa Deveney, and the late Christine Deveney; Cherished brother of James Deveney, Barbara Redmond, and Richard Deveney; Adored grandfather of Matthew, Haley, Sarah, and Michael Deveney; Also, survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thomas was...

Oct 31, 2015

Paul W. Flebotte of Rockland formerly of Hyde Park, October 31, age 85, Loving husband of the late Mary (Sheil) Flebotte; Loving father of Margaret Micele and husband Mark of Abington, and Pauline Mosey and husband Richard of S. Weymouth; Loving brother of Claire Klehm of E. Milton and the late Rita, Arthur, Charles, and Donald; Loving grandfather of...