obituaries

Patrick F. Donohoe

Patrick F. Donohoe

Dec 21, 2011

Patrick F. Donohoe of Abington, December 21, age 77, beloved husband of 55 years to Sarah (Hernon) Donohoe; Loving father of Christine F. Donohoe of Abington, Peter J. Donohoe and wife Melissa of Duxbury, Patrick M. Donohoe and wife Melissa of Sturbridge, and Russell M. Donohoe and wife Stacy of Hanover; Dear brother of Theresa Forbes, and the late Martin...

Jameson  Eadon  Burke

Jameson Eadon Burke

Dec 14, 2011

Jameson Eadon Burke, cherished and adored infant son of Patrick M. and Jessica F. (Espinoza) Burke, Entered Into Eternal Rest on December 14, 2011. Grandson of Robert A. Burke, Sr. of Abington, Maria Lopez of Chicago, IL and the late Elizabeth J. (Fontaine) Burke. Jameson is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Robert C. Drew

Robert C. Drew

Dec 14, 2011

Robert C. Drew of Halifax, age 85, died December 14 following a period of failing health. Born 1926 in Brockton, son of the late Edwin and Ethel Drew; beloved husband of the late Louise Drew; Loving father of Alice Paul of ME, Judith Blaney of Holbrook, John Drew of Bridgewater, Virginia Drew of Halifax, Thomas Drew of Bridgewater, Alan Drew...

Elizabeth M. Miller

Elizabeth M. Miller

Dec 3, 2011

Elizabeth M. (Buccella) Miller of Abington, December 3, age 77, Loving wife of the late Vaughn D. Miller; Loving mother of Dale Ann O'Brien and husband Edmund of Whitman and Christopher R. Miller of Abington; loving grandmother of Matthew O'Brien, Evan Sabin, and Ashley O'Brien; Loving sister of Anthony Buccella and the late William, Joseph, and Louis Buccella, Mary Jordan,...

Doris Riddick

Doris Riddick

Nov 29, 2011

Doris Riddick of Abington formerly of Quincy, November 29, age 95, Loving wife of the late Albert Riddick; Loving mother of Bruce Riddick and wife Cindy of Abington, Sandra Underwood of Marstons Mills, and Deborah Riddick of Vermont; grandmother of Manda, Ailey, Michael, Rachelle and Nia;  and great grandmother of Isabella. Doris was a graduate of Bridgewater State College, worked...

Eleanor Tirrell

Eleanor Tirrell

Nov 25, 2011

Eleanor (Rooney) Tirrell of Sandwich formerly of Braintree, November 25, age 84, Loving wife of the late John Tirrell; Loving mother of James Tirrell and wife Susan of Abington, William Tirrell, and the late Michael Tirrell; Loving sister of Ira and Phillip Rooney both of Watertown; Loving grandmother of Derek and Hannah Tirrell both of Abington. A Funeral Service will...

Francis Ellis

Francis Ellis

Nov 23, 2011

Francis A. Ellis of Abington, November 23, age 91, loving husband of the late Helen (McCarthy) Ellis; Loving father of Kathleen Runey of Norwell, Karen Murray of Watertown, Albert Ellis of Haverhill, Joann Gerbutavich of S. Boston, and Kenneth Ellis of  Somerville; Loving brother of Thelma Day of CA, 4 grandchildren and one great grandson. Mr. Ellis was a Navy...

Andrew G. Post

Andrew G. Post

Nov 23, 2011

Andrew G. Post Jr. of Abington, November 23, 2011, age 67, Loving husband of Janet (Keough) Post of Abington; Loving father of Christina Emory and Adam Post both of Abington; Loving brother of Grace Jaworowski; A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams St., Abington Monday November 28 at 7pm. Visitation prior to...

Linda M. Gerry

Linda M. Gerry

Nov 11, 2011

Linda M. Gerry of Calais, ME, November 11, 2011, age 73, Loving wife of Glenn Gerry of ME; loving mother of Roy Gerry of Whitman, Lynn Muise of ME, and the late Michael Gerry; loving sister of James Stone, Jean Duval, Judy Roux, Jill King, and Rae Woodford-DeFrancesco. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and...

Ralph Brett

Ralph Brett

Nov 3, 2011

Ralph W. Brett of Abington, Nov. 3, age 89, Loving husband of the late Janet (Gallagher) Brett; Loving father of Robert O. Brett and wife Deborah of Abington, Cheryl A. Ampuja of Brockton, Ralph W. Brett of TN, Jane T. Brett and Shaun Fitzgerald of N. Easton; Loving brother of Freda Brett Cirelli of Rockland; Also survived by 7 grandchildren,...

Frederick Philbrick

Frederick Philbrick

Nov 2, 2011

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick N. Philbrick of Abington Nov. 2, age 97, loving husband of the late Constance Philbrick; Loving father of Pamela Battaglino of E. Weymouth, Susan Solomon of N. Easton, and Deborah Schreiber of NH; loving grandfather of John Philbrick Barratt, Jefferson Cleary, Katherine Constance Centamore, Julie and Mark Solomon; Loving great grandfather of Raye Cleary and Joseph Davies....

Joanne Walsh

Joanne Walsh

Oct 31, 2011

JoAnne Walsh, 51 of Mansfield MA, died suddenly on October 31, 2011 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family.  She was born in Somerville MA on May 11, 1960 to her parents Thomas and Elaine Walsh (Welch).  JoAnne graduated from Braintree High School, class of 1978.  She worked as a Business Manager at various car dealerships and spent most...

Mariann Magnuson

Mariann Magnuson

Oct 25, 2011

Mariann (Zenisky) Magnuson of West Springfield formerly of Abington, October 25, age 67, Loving wife of the late Roy Magnuson; Loving mother of Tracy MacGrath and husband Kevin of West Springfield, Joseph Magnuson and wife Joan of Bridgewater, and Kenneth Magnuson and wife Eileen of Abington. Also, survived by 10 grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy...

Ethel W. (Erwin)  Davis

Ethel W. (Erwin) Davis

Oct 24, 2011

Ethel W. (Erwin) Davis of Abington, October 24, age 89.  Loving wife of the late Roland M. Davis, Sr.  Loving mother of Roland Davis, Jr., Rolene Cummings and her husband Ray, Heather Cheremka and her husband Wayne, all of Abington.  Loving grandmother of Tyler Davis of Halifax and loving sister of Marion Hirtle of Randolph and Evelyn Martin of Quincy....

K. Shirley West

K. Shirley West

Oct 16, 2011

Kathryn Shirley (Heitman) West was born November 1,1924 in Shoreham, Vermont.  She is predeceased in death by her husband, George E. West,Jr, her parents Kathryn and Grandey Heitman, her brother Richard and his wife Jeannette.  Shirley is lovingly remembered by her family, Kathryn and John Ciovacco and their children, Maren, Michaela, and Maxamillian of Schenectady, NY; Janis and Paul Donlan...

Alice (Wilkes)  Frame

Alice (Wilkes) Frame

Oct 11, 2011

FRAME, Alice Wilkes 92 of Largo, FL formerly of Abington, MA and Duxbury, MA and daughter of Bertha F. and Charles H. Wilkes, Atty. passed away on Oct. 11, 2011. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1987 and her son, David, Ph.D., in 1973.  She is survived by her daughter, Diane Frame Colvin and husband, Walter,...

Lisa J. Chisholm

Lisa J. Chisholm

Oct 10, 2011

Lisa J. Chisholm of Abington, October 10, age 51, Loving wife of Richard Chisholm of Abington; Loving mother of Nicholas Chisholm of Abington; Loving daughter of Frederick R. Goodwin Sr. of Braintree and the late Sandra Goodwin; Loving sister of Frederick R. Goodwin Jr. of Braintree, Jonathan W. Goodwin of Brockton, and Lori Anne Goodwin of Braintree.  Loving aunt of...

Bertina Marie  Orrall

Bertina Marie Orrall

Oct 8, 2011

Bertina Marie Orrall, 88, of Abington died on October 8, 2011 following a period of declining health. She was born on March 18, 1923 in Abington, daughter of the late Charles F. and Edith May (James) Orrall.  She attended local schools and remained a lifelong resident. Prior to retirement, Bertina worked as a leather worker at Algers Company in Abington...

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