obituaries

Charles E. Gallivan

Charles E. Gallivan

Jan 25, 2011

Charles E. Gallivan of Abington and Easton, January 25, loving husband of the late Catherine M. (Bates) Gallivan; Loving father of Christopher C. Gallivan of Taunton, Kathleen M. Aldred of Billerica, and Paul F. Gallivan of NC. Arrangements by the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, Abington. Interment will be private in the MA National Cemetery, Bourne.

William T. Byrne

William T. Byrne

Jan 20, 2011

William T. "Bill" Byrne of Abington, died peacefully January 20, 2011 in the Harbor House, Hingham at the age of 98. He was born in Duxbury, son of the late William J. and Ellen L. (Pitkethly) Byrne. A retired sheet metal worker, he was a resident of Abington for 44 years. A devoted family man, he loved reading his daily...

Joseph Thomas Murtha

Joseph Thomas Murtha

Jan 19, 2011

Joseph Thomas Murtha of South Weymouth, passed away January 19, 2011 surrounded by his family daily during a long illness in his home. He was born in Revere in 1913, the son of Mary Jane McDonough Murtha and Thomas Francis Murtha. Upon his father's early death he supported the family with the help of his predeceased Uncle Hugh McDonough. After...

Barbara L. Randolph

Barbara L. Randolph

Jan 19, 2011

Barbara L. Randolph of Rockland, January 19, 2011, age 75, loving wife of the late James W. Randolph; Loving mother of Wendy M. Randolph of Middleboro, Kim T. Randolph of Rockland, and James W. Randolph Sr. of Rockland. Also, survived by special niece Wendy Randolph of Brockton, 3 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at...

Blanche Terry

Blanche Terry

Jan 18, 2011

Blanche L. Terry life long resident of Brockton passed away on January 18, 2011.  Wife of the late Douglas Terry, loving mother of Darlene Terry.  Also survived by brothers and sisters- law residing in Virginia. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ella P. Smith

Ella P. Smith

Jan 18, 2011

Ella P. Smith of Abington, January 18, 2011, beloved wife of Hinton Smith, sister of Alyce Gittens of Boston and the late Gilbert Pierce, and niece Mary Parkman of Louisiana. Ella grew up in Bridgewater, interested in pursuing a career in medicine; she became certified in analytical chemistry as a laboratory technician. She later attended Harvard Extension University graduating with...

Alfred Wright

Alfred Wright

Dec 31, 2010

ABINGTON Alfred W. Wright, age 98, son of Ernest Wright and Grace Gowell Wright, died December 31, 2010. He was born in Rockland, MA, lived thirteen years in Ontario, Canada, and then moved to Abington where he graduated from high school in 1929. After three years in the Merchant Marines, he attended night school at Wentworth Institute while he worked...

Elizabeth J. Burke

Elizabeth J. Burke

Dec 29, 2010

Elizabeth J. (Fontaine) Burke of Abington, December 29, 2010, age 72, loving wife of Robert Burke Sr.; Loving mother of Robert Burke Jr. of TX, Cathleen Burke of Pembroke, Kevin Burke of Hadley, Elizabeth Burke of Shirley, Steven Burke of  CT, and Patrick Burke of TX; Loving sister of Peggy; 9 grandchildren,1 great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth graduated...

Helen  M. Walett

Helen M. Walett

Dec 27, 2010

Helen M. Walett of Abington, December 27, 2010, age 99, loving wife of the late Dr. Francis Walett, George Lally, and Robert Faux; Loving mother of Robert Faux and wife Joyce of Buzzards Bay and Louise Manchester of Pembroke; Also, survived by daughter- in-law Mary Faux of Abington, brother-in-law George Pelati of Bridgewater, dear friend and neighbor Jack Schena of...

Joseph G. Turowski Sr.

Joseph G. Turowski Sr.

Dec 21, 2010

Joseph G. Turowski, Sr. 66 of Abington died unexpectedly December 21, 2010.  He was born in Boston, raised in Hough's Neck, and lived in Abington for the past 41 years. Loving husband of Patricia (Butler) Turowski, son of the late John Turowski and Helen M. (Marenghi) Turowski, loving father of Joseph G. Turowski, Jr., and Marie (Turowski) Singleton, brother of...

John K. Nally

John K. Nally

Dec 7, 2010

NALLY, John Kevin, of Abington, passed away on December 7, 2010 at the age of 71 following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. John was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to the USA in 1960 at the age of 20.  He worked in the financial community all of his career and he retired in 2003 after over twenty years...

Leona L. Lowe

Leona L. Lowe

Dec 6, 2010

Leona L. (DiCicco) Lowe of East Bridgewater formerly of Holbrook, December 6, 2010, age 83; Loving wife of the late James Lowe. Born and raised in Abington, Leona was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucia (DiGravio) DiCicco. Leona graduated from Abington High School and shortly after her marriage she and her husband, a naval officer, were stationed in...

Jane E. Goodspeed

Jane E. Goodspeed

Dec 3, 2010

All services will be private per family request.

Ruth D. Bouton

Ruth D. Bouton

Nov 29, 2010

Ruth S. (Davis) (DeGutis) Bouton of Abington, died Nov. 29, 2010, at age 96 after a short illness.Devoted wife of the late Albert J. DeGutis Sr. and late Phillip Bouton; She was the Beloved mother of Joseph M. DeGutis and wife Nancy K. DeGutis of Abington. Also, Albert J. DeGutis Jr. and wife Nancy Marks of FL. She was the...

Stephen T. Melody

Stephen T. Melody

Nov 27, 2010

Stephen T. Melody of Abington, November 27, 2010, age 31, loving husband of Kimberly (Blake) Melody of Abington; Loving son of Thomas S. and Kathleen (Souza) Melody of Rockland. Stephen graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School class of 1997. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Friday December 3 at 8am followed by a funeral...

Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

Nov 18, 2010

Arrangements are private.

Robert F. Murray

Robert F. Murray

Nov 8, 2010

Robert F. Murray of Westwood, November 8, age 88, loving husband of the late Mary Pauline (Root) Murray; Loving father of Virginia Bouzan and husband Kenneth of Abington, Barbara Pontuso and husband Joseph of Abington, Robert Murray Jr. and wife Victoria of Scituate, Rev. Paul G. Murray of ME, Mary Eileen Williams and husband David of ME, Jacqueline Bonito and...

Roger B. Whitcomb Jr.

Roger B. Whitcomb Jr.

Nov 6, 2010

Roger B. Whitcomb Jr. of Abington, Nov. 6, age 57, loving husband of Mary (Herlihy) Whitcomb of Abington; Loving father of Jamie-Leigh Whitcomb and Steven Whitcomb both of Weymouth, and Jack Whitcomb of Abington; Loving brother of Linda Wall and husband John of Hanson and Nanci Myers and husband Keith of Quincy; Loving son of Roger B. Whitcomb Sr. of...

Edward Ashton

Edward Ashton

Nov 5, 2010

Arrangements will be private.

Shirley Clement

Shirley Clement

Nov 4, 2010

Arrangements will be private.

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