obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

Nov 3, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Weixler, affectionately known by all as Dickie, on November 3, 2024.  Dickie grew up in a family of  seven, and would tell tales of the incredible trouble he would cause, much to the grief of his mother Ann. He graduated from trade school and spent his young years working every...

Nov 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Albert E. Donaghy, a man of unwavering dedication, love, and service to his family, community, and country. Born on August 30th, 1932, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Albert lived a life filled with purpose and achievement.

Albert, affectionately known as Al, spent his formative years in New Bedford, where he...

Oct 31, 2024

Dorothy A. Marquardt (Foley) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 19, 1940, in Boston to Eileen Heider and Frank DeLang, Dorothy grew up in a close-knit family with her later brothers Paul and Robert Foley. She is survived by her sister Nancy Beck of California and cherished sister-in-law of Veronica...

Oct 28, 2024

William Howard Alger passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 28th, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. William was born in Middleborough Massachusetts and was the son of the late Robert Ballantine Alger and his wife Mildred Barclay of West Bridgewater and Whitman Ma. William was the youngest child and was preceded in...

Oct 23, 2024

Laurence E. Fritz, of Whitman, and a former longtime resident of Abington, died peacefully at Southwood Skilled Nursing Center in Norwell on October 23rd.  He was the beloved husband of Kathleen P. (Downey) Fritz.

Born in Medford, February 20, 1941, a son of the late Edward O. Fritz and Florence L. (Sullivan) Fritz of Plymouth.

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Oct 3, 2024

Marilyn "Mal" McGrath (McCormack) of Whitman, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2024, at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree. She was born on September 4, 1951, to the late Arlene (Gerrior) and James McCormack.

A proud graduate of Braintree High School, class of 1969, Mal dedicated her...

Sep 29, 2024

Denis P. Doolan 74, of Abington, and a former longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully Sunday September 29, 2024 at Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of late Sandra L. (Piccinni) Doolan. Born in Boston, September 10, 1950 a son of the late John H. Doolan and Isabel M. (Riordan)...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" Butler passed away on September 27, 2024 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jane Butler, and brother William "Billy" Butler. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Joanne, of 58 years; brother Dennis Butler and sister-in-law Margaret; daughter Kristin Wright and her two children, Makayla and Justin; son, Sean, daughter-in-law...

Sep 26, 2024

William "Bill" West, of Abington passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 76 years old. Bill was born on August 21, 1948 in Boston, MA. He was the son of the late Floyd "Bud" West and Anne West.

Bill was a proud graduate of Abington High School 1966. He then went on and attended...