obituaries

Apr 11, 2011

Apr 9, 2011

Virginia J. Connor, 89, died in her home on Saturday, April 9, after a brief illness. Born on April 25, 1921 and raised in Hingham, MA, Virginia was the daughter of the late James Alfred and Imelda (Leary) Magner. During World War II, she served as an American Red Cross nurse. After the war, she married the late Eugene R....

Apr 3, 2011

Philip S. Barry of Abington, April 3, age 64, loving husband of Kathleen (Murdock) Barry of Abington; Loving father of Stephen Barry of Abington, Joseph Barry and wife Paula of Abington, and Jason Barry and wife Jaime of Whitman; Loving grandfather of Joseph Jr., Stephen, Nicholas, Josh, Austin, and Aidan; Loving great grandfather of Audrianna. Funeral from the Quealy &...

Mar 28, 2011

David L. Ellis of Abington formerly of Rockland, March 28, age 68, Loving son of the late Ralph and Edna Ellis; Loving brother of Mark H. Ellis of Freetown; Also, survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, Abington. Arrangements will be private.

Mar 12, 2011

Mar 11, 2011

Mar 10, 2011

Robert Mazza of East Bridgewater, March 10, 2011, age 63, Beloved son of the late Mary Pepe; Loving brother of Joseph Mazza, Peter Mazza, Nicolas Mazza, sister-in-law Loretta, sister Dolores Wallace, sister, Annette Pepe, brother-in-law Paul and sister, the late Rosemarie Buckley. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and a community of friends. A Memorial Service will be...

Mar 5, 2011

Arnold Saltzman of Pembroke formerly of Texas, Plymouth and Abington, passed on March 5, age 77, Loving husband of Shirley (Rupp) Saltzman; Loving father of Bonita Lou Jolly Saltzman of Hanson, Kevin E. Saltzman of Brockton, and Stephen J. Saltzman of TX; Loving brother of Mimi Charak of Revere, Melvin F. Saltzman of Reading, and Leonard F. Saltzman of Andover....

Feb 25, 2011

Barbara Adams Bowers Valovic of Rockland, February 25, age 73, Loving mother of Matthew Camporeale of Berkeley CA, Elizabeth Valovic of Gloucester, Stefanie Valovic and husband Aaron Miller of South Boston; Loving sister of Marion Ball of CA, Rick Bowers of Hawaii, and the late Bill Bowers; Also, survived by her loving partner of over ten years to John "Dusty"...

Feb 25, 2011

Michael Allen Kerr of Abington died on February 25, 2011 in the Brockton Hospital, Brockton, following a sudden illness. He was born on March 14, 1952 in Brockton, the son of the late Richard and Jean E. (Collins) Kerr.  He was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.  He worked at the Whitman DPW for 9 years, Hanover High School...

Feb 25, 2011

Manuel G. Souza, III, of Whitman, died on February 25, 2011 following a period of declining health. He was born on July 14, 1941 in New Bedford, where he was raised and educated, the son of the late Manuel G., Jr. and Blanche (Souza) Souza.  Mr. Souza served in the Massachusetts National Guard for 18 years.  He worked for Brinks...

Feb 24, 2011

OLIVEIRA, Clarisse M. (Silva) of Abington, February 24, 2011.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Oliveira.  Devoted mother of Dulce Griffin and her husband, Paul,  Christy M. Campea and her husband, Alessandro all of Abington, Joseph J. Oliveira, Jr. of Mansfield and the late Carlos Oliveira.  Cherished grandmother of Michelle Sheehan, Vanessa and Marc Campea, Joshua and Paige Oliveira.  ...

Feb 22, 2011

Mary Lewis Harmon of Abington, February 22, age 87.  Loving wife of the late Joe Sire Harmon. Per Mary's wishes, all services will be private .

Feb 21, 2011

Edward J. Zoobkoff of Abington, February 21, age 88, Loving husband of Martha (Mahan) Zoobkoff; Loving father of Martha Glennon of Ashland, Mary Jo Glennon Goodhue of Marshfield, and Michele Glennon O'Neill of East Bridgewater; Also, survived by 9 grandchildren. Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams St., Abington Friday February 25 at 8am followed by a...

Feb 20, 2011

Alexander D'Amato Jr. of Brockton formerly of Abington, February 20, age 87, Loving husband of the late Josephine (Arena); Loving father of Margaret Goins and husband Carl of CO; Loving brother of Richard D'Amato of Ayer, Edith Clemons of East Bridgewater, Paul D'Amato of Abington, and the late Margaret Payton and Albert D'Amato; Loving grandfather of Kevin and Dana Goins....

Feb 17, 2011

Emma C. White of Abington, February 17, age 98, Loving wife of the late Murray White; Loving mother of Murray L.F. White of Maryland, Gladys Richmond of Maine, Marilyn Riggins of Florida, and the late Lorraine Connors; Also, survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Arrangements by the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, Abington. All services will be private...

Feb 16, 2011

A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, Sunday February 20 at 3pm. Visitation Sunday 1 to 3pm. Interment will be private at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne.

Feb 15, 2011

Bevery M. (Moran) Baker of Middleboro formerly of Randolph, February 15, age 62, Loving mother of William M. Baker of Bridgewater and Leanne M. Kelly Adams of Abington; Loving grandmother of Julia E. and Megan H. Kelly both of Abington; Loving sister of the late Frank M. Moran and daughter of the late Martin J. and Maude E. (Blackadar) Moran....

Feb 13, 2011

John J. Burns of Middleboro, February 13, age 84.  Born in Fall River he was the son of the late John and Mary Burns.  Loving husband of Marianne Burns; father of Joseph Pursley and wife Barbara of Middleboro, Heidi Jordan and husband Robert of NH, and Linda Moncy of New Bedford, also survived by 3 grandsons. John was a World...

Feb 11, 2011

Robert J. Flannery Sr. of Bridgewater formerly of Abington, February 11, age 55, Loving husband of Doreen R. Flannery; Loving father of Regina Gammon, Ann Flannery, Doreen Flannery, Robert Flannery Jr., John Flannery, George Flannery Sr., and the late David Flannery Sr.; Also, survived by 17 grandchildren and one great grandson. Arrangements by the Quealy & Son funeral Home, 116...