obituaries
Linda J. Merritt
Jan 20, 2025
Linda Jane Merritt, 70, of Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1954, in Brockton, MA, she was the beloved daughter of Jennie Larkin (Curtis) and Charles D. Merritt.
Linda was a devoted wife to Kenneth J. Thomson for 38 wonderful years, a loving...
Harold R. Johnson
Jan 16, 2025
Harold R. Johnson, of Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. At 93 years old, Harold lived a long, full life marked by kindness, generosity, and a dedication to his loved ones.
Born on December 31, 1931, Harold grew up in East Bridgewater and spent his life rooted...
Elizabeth "Betty" Keefe
Jan 10, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Keefe, affectionately known as "Betty," passed away peacefully at her home in Abington on January 10, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on August 1, 1937, in Quincy, MA, to Alexander Pierre Babin and Helen Litchfield Babin. She graduated from Braintree High School in 1955 and soon...
Malvina Sena
Jan 7, 2025
Visitation will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street, Abington on Friday January 10 from 6pm to 7:30pm, followed by a service at 7:30pm. A Graveside service will be held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Abington, MA at 11 AM.
Complete notice to follow.
Bryan A. Rosado-Galvez
Jan 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan A. Rosado Galvez, who left this world far too soon on January 5, 2025. Bryan was born on March 29, 2003, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He spent his formative years growing up in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and Norwood, Massachusetts, shaping the compassionate, joyful, and vibrant individual so many...
James W. Counter
Jan 1, 2025
James "Jim" W. Counter passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 1, 2025, at AdviniaCare South pointe in Fall River, MA. The dedicated and compassionate staff at South pointe provided Jim with excellent care during his nearly two-year stay, for which his family is deeply grateful.
Jim was born on September 26, 1939, in Quincy,...
James M. Glennon
Jan 1, 2025
James Michael Glennon, 46, of Hull, MA, passed away on January 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his parents, Michael and Maryann Glennon, of Hull, MA; his three sisters and their spouses, Jenny...
William Gove
Dec 30, 2024
William Gove of Hanover passed away on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 18, 1946, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late William Benjamin Gove and Mary O'Neil.
William was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Gove, and his siblings Frances Gove, John Gove, and Charles Gove. He is...
Joseph J. Holleran Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Holleran, 80, of South Weymouth, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 24, 2024, at South Shore Hospital.
Born in Boston, MA, on February 7, 1944, Joe was the eldest of five children of the late Joseph and Loretta Holleran. He grew up in South Boston, graduating from the Gate of...
Colleen M. Boothby
Dec 21, 2024
Colleen M. Boothby of Tewksbury, MA, formerly of Abington, passed away on December 21, 2024, her 64th birthday, after a long and courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. She passed peacefully at Tewksbury Hospital. Colleen was born on December 21, 1960, to the late Frank and Kathleen Boothby.
Colleen was the beloved mother of Shauna Taverna, who was...
George J. Roberts Iii
Dec 13, 2024
George J. Roberts III, President of the Abington High School graduating class of 1973, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. Born and raised in Abington, George was a cherished member of the community and a man of many passions and talents.
Upon graduating high school, he devoted many years as a volunteer call fireman for...
Peter J. Cooper
Dec 1, 2024
Peter J. Cooper of Abington, died December 1, 2024 at the age of 83. Peter is survived by his sister Christine Murphy of Abington, loving wife Susan (Carroll) Cooper of Abington; daughters Danise Carroll Small of Abington and Paula Cooper of Hillsboro, NH, his son Peter Cooper and his wife Nicole Cooper of Marshfield MA; and his four grandchildren...
Jared Crowley
Nov 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jared Crowley, 42, of Milton, who departed this life on November 24, 2024, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 6, 1982, to Paul and Susan Crowley, Jared grew up in Abington, MA, where he attended Abington High School....
Marjorie H. Merritt
Nov 23, 2024
Marjorie Helen Merritt passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Sachem Rehabilitation Center in East Bridgewater, MA. Born on July 10, 1933, to the late Ivar and Helen Johnson, Marjorie grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and cherished summers in Rockport with her family and two sisters.
Marjorie was a proud...
Clinton H. Hunt
Nov 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clinton Herbert Hunt Jr. age 90 who left us peacefully on November 22, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
Born on January 27, 1934, Clint was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and companion who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections. He...
Kerri J. Sabella
Nov 20, 2024
Kerri Jean Sabella, 55, of Middleborough, MA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Born on February 13, 1969, in Brockton, MA, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kerri was the youngest of six children of the late Charles and Priscilla Nelson. She grew up in Abington, MA, where she attended high school and formed lifelong friendships that...
Margaret M. Hayes
Nov 19, 2024
Margaret M. "Maggie" Hayes of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1963, in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edward Gottschalk and Judith Macomber.
On June 18, 1993, Maggie married the love of her life, John...
Michelle E. Perrault
Nov 16, 2024
Michelle E. Perrault, 74, of Rockland, Ma. passed away peacefully Nov. 16, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic related cancer with her husband of 48 years, Mark by her side. She was truly a remarkable human being- loving, capable, accomplished, ever the consummate professional and absolutely loved and adored by all who knew her.
Michelle was...
Kathleen "Kay" P. Fritz
Nov 11, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen "Kay" (Downey) Fritz , Kay died peacefully at her home in Whitman surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2024. Born on September 5, 1941 in Brighton, MA. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Burke) Downey of Ireland.
...William C. Stephenson Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
William Charles Stephenson Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 19, 1946, he was the eldest son of the late William Charles Stephenson Sr. and Elizabeth Cope Stephenson of Holbrook, MA.
William graduated from Holbrook High School in 1964 and proudly served in the United States Navy....
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