obituaries

Jan 23, 2014

Jacqueline L. (Eastman) Hyland of Abington formerly of Rockland, January 23, age 59, Loving wife of 39 years to Walter Hyland of Abington; Loving mother of Rebecca Hyland of Abington; Loving sister of Fred Eastman of Rockland and the late Karen Ruthier. A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Tuesday...

Jan 20, 2014

Robert W. Mullen of Abington, January 20, 2014, age 74, loving husband of Catherine (Gotovich) Mullen of Abington; Loving father of Donald Mullen and wife Elina of Kingston, Brian Mullen of Avon, Maryann Farris and husband Sean of ME, Anthony Mullen of Dallas, TX, and Kimberly Phinney and husband Anthony of Abington; Loving grandfather of Declan Mullen, Max Mullen, and...

Jan 19, 2014

Betty B. (Nickerson) Packard lifelong resident of Rockland, died January 19, 2014, age 86. Loving mother of Jan (Nickerson) O'Connor and husband Jack of Rockland and Deborah (Gardner) Vecchione; Loving grandmother of Vinny Vecchione, Irene Kelleher, Heather O'Connor, and Sean O'Connor all of Rockland. Loving great grandmother of Charlie and Cailey Kelleher. Betty retired from New England Telephone and also...

Jan 11, 2014

Judith A. Gallagher of Abington, formerly of Milton, died January 11, 2014, age 69, loving daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Gallagher; loving sister of the late Ralph Gallagher.  She also leaves behind several nieces and many loving cousins, including Kathleen Jolley Corcoran, Carol Jolley Queeney, and Maureen Bulger Lutz. Judith graduated from Fontbonne Academy and Chandler Business School...

Jan 6, 2014

Joseph W. Citrone Jr. of Brockton formerly of Mattapan, January 6, 2014, age 57, Loving father of Michael, Nicholas, and Andrea Citrone all of Stoughton; Loving son of Margaret Citrone of Rockland and the late Joseph W. Citrone Sr.; Loving brother of David Citrone and fiancée Sandra of Holbrook, Louis Citrone of Rockland, Peggy Ann Dean and husband Scott of...

Jan 4, 2014

Edmund Roger Hall September 1, 1933 – January 4, 2014 Of Bridgewater, Formerly of Abington Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long and courageous fight with Leukemia.  He is survived by his wife Beverly of 56 years, along with his children Kathleen Sulmonte and her husband Anthony of Abington, Karen Hall and...

Dec 23, 2013

Marine Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian of Abington, killed in action Dec. 23, 2013 in Afghanistan while serving his 3rd tour at the age of 27. Loving husband of Erin (Doyle) Vasselian of Abington; Loving son of Mark A. Vasselian of NH and Karen (Connor) Vasselian of Abington; Loving brother of Jeannine, Julianne, and Joseph Vasselian all of Abington; Loving grandson...

Dec 22, 2013

Erwin Schmuck of Abington passed away at home Dec. 22, 2013, age 91. Son of the late Erwin Sr. and Johanna Schmuck of Jamaica Plain; Loving husband of the later Louise Fournier of Livermore Falls, Maine for 53 years; A dedicated family man, he is survived by 5 children; Peter Schmuck of Fort Mitchell, KY, Thomas Schmuck and Elise Burden...

Dec 13, 2013

Howard E. Cook of Halifax past 18 years formerly of South Weymouth for 30 years, passed December 13, 2013, age 83, son of the late Hazel Lydon; Loving husband of the late Jean A. Cook; Loving father of Kenneth Cook of Abington, Lewis Cook of Rockland, Linda Rice of Halifax, Susan and John Burns of South Weymouth, and Virginia O'Brien...

Dec 3, 2013

Mary B. (Griffin Scartissi) Sullivan of Abington, passed away Dec. 3, 2013 at the South Shore Rehab. In Rockland, age 94, loving wife of the late John J. Sullivan; Loving mother of Robert F. Scartissi and wife Lynda of Abington and the late James P. Scartissi; Loving sister of Paul Griffin, Larry Griffin, and the late John, Claire, and Joe...

Nov 30, 2013

Nov 18, 2013

Margaret Griffin of Halifax formerly of Abington, Nov. 18, age 84, loving wife of Paul Griffin of Halifax; Loving mother of Paula Rice and husband James of Whitman and Ted Griffin and wife Lauren of Weston; Loving grandmother of Jamie and Ashley Rice, Kimberley McCarthy, Teddy, Briannah, Morgan, and Cooper Griffin; Also, survived by loving family member Janice Minnehan. Margaret's...

Nov 12, 2013

James W. Reidy , 78, entered into eternal rest Nov. 12, 2013. Born in Roxbury, Mr. Reidy resided in South Boston and Quincy, where he raised his family with his late wife Maureen J. Reidy, before retiring in Rockland. Mr. Reidy served as a Sgt. in the Army National Guard during the Korean War and was the past Commander of...

Nov 11, 2013

Nov 6, 2013

Mary Collins lifelong resident of Abington, November 6, age 73, loving wife of Norman Collins of Abington; Loving mother of Norman L. and Daniel W. Collins both of Abington and the late Pamela M. Collins; Loving grandmother of Melissa and Zachery Ainslee of Abington; Loving sister of Ruth and Myrtle Soper, and the late Janet, Virginia, and Ralph Soper. Many...

Oct 28, 2013

Samantha Rose Theodore of Abington, October 28, 2013, age 20, Loving daughter of Nancy and Jim McDonough of Abington and the late Peter Theodore; Loving sister of Joseph Theodore, James McDonough, and Brianne McDonough all of Abington; Loving granddaughter of Leo and Patricia Barron of Middleboro, James McDonough of Dorchester, and the late Claire McDonough; Special Princess to many aunts,...

Oct 12, 2013

Stephen Dykens of Abington, passed away suddenly October 12, 2013, age 60, Loving son of Patricia (Bray) Dykens and the late James Dykens; Loving brother of Christine Dykens, Patricia Smith, Pamela Anderson and husband Peter, Brian Dykens, Deborah DeDominici, George Dykens and wife Karen, Thomas Dykens, James Dykens, and the late John Dykens. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews...

Oct 12, 2013

Nelson F. Dinsmore Jr. of Abington, passed October 12, 2013, at the age of 80. Loving husband of Judith Dinsmore; Loving father of Cindy Leopold, Billy Dinsmore, and the late Steven Dinsmore; Loving grandfather of Grace Leopold, Sara, Shannon, Kasey, and Ashley Dinsmore. A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington...

Oct 12, 2013

Margaret M. Ouellette of Rockland, October 12, 2013,  age 71, loving wife of Maurice Ouellette of Rockland; Loving mother of Mark Ouellette and wife Kim of Carver and Martin Ouellette and wife Tracy of GA; Loving grandmother of Emily, Thomas, Jared, Travis, and Caitlin. Margaret was a communicate of St. Bridget Church and was retired from the Abington School System....

Oct 5, 2013