obituaries

Feb 25, 2025

Kim Ellen Thomas, of Plainville, MA, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 8, 1965, in Weymouth, MA, to Dan and Ellen Wilson, who now reside in Florida.

Kim is survived by her devoted husband, Anthony Thomas; her stepdaughter, Antonia Thomas; her stepson, Zachary Thomas, and his...

Feb 12, 2025

Donna Marie Madden-Aylward, 73, of the South Shore, passed away on February 12, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Chelsea, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Roy White and Claire Sweeney Nicholsen and stepdaughter of the late John Nicholsen. She was a devoted mother to her three sons, Edward Madden Jr. and his wife...

Feb 9, 2025

James Francis DeMarco, 26, of Weymouth, MA, passed away on February 9, 2025. James was born on November 25, 1998, James was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was the cherished son of Catherine DeMarco and Alonzo Gathers of Weymouth and the loving brother of Demere Brave of New York. He is also survived by his...

Jan 28, 2025

Sheila Ann (O'Brien) Burke passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 28, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse, Sheila lived a life of compassion, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.

Born to Arthur and Rita O'Brien, Sheila was the last surviving child of their loving family. She was predeceased by her...

Jan 23, 2025

Patricia Dulkis, 82, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and partner, Patricia will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family.

Born on April 21, 1942, Patricia was a beacon of warmth and strength. She is survived by her cherished life partner,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...