obituaries

Beverly Hall

Beverly Hall

Nov 3, 2026

Beverly Hall, of Bridgewater, formerly Abington passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2026. She was beloved wife of the late Edmund R. Hall, was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be remembered for her independent spirit, determination, and love of family.

Born in Athol, Massachusetts, Beverly was raised in Braintree. She graduated...

Edward F. Hamill

Edward F. Hamill

Nov 2, 2026

Edward Francis Hamill of Abington, November 2, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Bridget Helen Hamill. He was the devoted father of Kathleen Galvin of Abington; Bernadette Van Son and her husband, Scott, of Halesite, NY; Daniel Hamill and his wife, Erin; and Jennifer Shawles and her husband, David, all of Abington. He will be deeply missed by his children,...

Martin Dennis Brazet

Martin Dennis Brazet

Oct 31, 2026

Martin Dennis Brazet, 86, of Hingham, MA, passed away on October 31, 2026, after a long illness. He was brave and uncomplaining throughout.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Brazet (Clifford); his two daughters, Michelle Shingu and Kimberly Roberto; his sisters, Claudia Brazet and Dayle Loutzenhiser and his brother, David Brazet, and his wife, Carol.

He was born on February...

Alfred Sturgeon Jr.

Alfred Sturgeon Jr.

Oct 31, 2026

Alfred Sturgeon, Jr., of Rockland, passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on February 25, 1940, Alfred was the beloved husband of the late Mary R. (Blake) Sturgeon.

Alfred was the loving son of Anna and Alfred Sturgeon and the dear brother of Robert Sturgeon and his wife, Dottie, and Beverly Messner and her husband, Robert.

He...

Steven M. Mazzarella

Steven M. Mazzarella

Oct 30, 2026

Steven M. Mazzarella of Abington passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 10, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, Steve lived a life defined by honesty, loyalty, and hard work. He grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and graduated from Boston Trade High School in 1964.

As a child, Steve helped his grandfather, Paul, sell produce from...

Margaret Ann Poillucci

Margaret Ann Poillucci

Oct 26, 2026

Margaret A. (Wells) Poillucci, 82 of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Cesidio Poillucci of Palm Coast, FL. Her children, Francis Poillucci and his wife LeaAnne of East Bridgewater, MA., Eugene Poillucci and his wife Maria of Holbrook, MA., and Eleanor Poillucci of...

Maurice H. Cloutier

Maurice H. Cloutier

Oct 24, 2026

Maurice Henry Cloutier, 82, a longtime resident of Rockland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Carter) Cloutier, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on February 23, 1944, Maurice was...

John R. Herr

John R. Herr

Oct 12, 2026

John R. Herr, 89, of Rockland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026.

John was the beloved husband of the late Marylou (Savage) Herr and the devoted father of John Herr and his wife Monica of Rockland; Lawrence Herr and his partner Douglas Williams of Easton; Christopher Herr and his wife Crystal of Kingston, New Hampshire; and Dianne Vazquez and...

David R. Liborio Sr.

David R. Liborio Sr.

Oct 8, 2026

David R. Liborio Sr., 72, of Abington, passed away on October 8, 2026, at South Shore Hospital.

Born in Quincy on June 15, 1954, David was the son of Gladys and Quintin Liborio. He was a graduate of Brockton High School.

David's greatest joy in life was being a father and spending time with those he loved. He had a special love...

D. Leo Donovan

D. Leo Donovan

Oct 6, 2026

Dennis Leo Donovan (“Leo”), 89, of Abington, MA, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the John Scott House in Braintree. Born on November 4, 1936, in Abington, MA, Leo was one of four children of the late D. Leo and Sarah J. Donovan. He was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Richard Donovan and sister Barbara Farulla (Donovan).

He...

Janet M. Smith

Janet M. Smith

Oct 2, 2026

Janet Marie Smith of Abington, MA, was called to her eternal rest on October 2nd, 2026.

Janet was born on December 29th, 1942, to Mary and Joseph Shea. She lived with her parents and sister in Dorchester. As a young adult, she worked in the food service department at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA, and later worked at Filene’s Basement at...

Denise J. Corcoran

Denise J. Corcoran

Sep 26, 2026

Denise J. Corcoran, 92, of Abington, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on August 30, 1934, Denise was the daughter of the late Dennis and Joanne Driscoll. After losing both of her parents, she was lovingly taken in and raised by Charles and Katherine Moran of Abington.

Denise was affectionately known as “Ma...

Beatrice Mary McSheffrey

Beatrice Mary McSheffrey

Sep 23, 2026

Beatrice Mary McSheffrey (DiBona), age 86, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on July 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice DiBona. Beatrice moved to Abington in 1965, where she built a life centered around family, faith, and community.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of...

Roberta "Bobbie" Happ

Roberta "Bobbie" Happ

Sep 18, 2026

Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Nelson Happ of Hingham, MA passed away peacefully at home on the morning of September 18, 2026 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving children after battling Leiomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer. She passed knowing it was the anniversary of her own father’s passing.

Roberta (known and loved by everyone as ‘Bobbie’) was born on April...

Deborah J. Russell

Deborah J. Russell

Sep 17, 2026

Deborah "Deba" J. Russell (Blake), of Abington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She courageously fought Pulmonary Fibrosis for many years and ultimately passed at the age of 73.

Deborah was born on July 17, 1953. She was a graduate Pioneer Valley Regional High School in Northfield, Massachusetts. She later attended...

Michael Patrick Hardy

Michael Patrick Hardy

Sep 16, 2026

Michael P. Hardy, 17, of Abington, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Michael was born in Boston on June 16, 2009, the beloved son of Amy and Shawn Hardy and the loving younger brother of Maggie Hardy.

From the very beginning, Michael showed everyone just how special he was. Born with medical complications,...

Marjorie Ann Tobin

Marjorie Ann Tobin

Sep 16, 2026

Marjorie Ann (Caul) Tobin of Bridgewater passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Marjorie was born to Gordon and Marie Caul on June 16, 1937, in Dorchester and later lived in Hyde Park. Marjorie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury in 1955 and from the Lawrence Memorial...

Pamela "Pam" Anne Gillespie

Pamela "Pam" Anne Gillespie

Sep 12, 2026

Pamela Anne Gillespie, 76, of Plymouth, passed away on September 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth. 

Pamela “Pam” Anne Gillespie was born on April 4, 1950, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Byron Drummond and Fay C. Drummond.

Pam leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, William Jay Gillespie of Plymouth; her stepson,...

Laura Pratt

Laura Pratt

Sep 10, 2026

Laura Pratt (Maher), 67, of Brockton, passed away tragically on September 10, 2026, at Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton.

Born in Boston on April 24, 1959, Laura was the daughter of James E. Maher II and the late Rita (Pais) Maher.

Laura was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and fiancée. She was a dedicated caretaker of her father and was...

William "Bill" John Dalton

William "Bill" John Dalton

Sep 10, 2026

William John Dalton, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away on September 10, 2026, at MUSC Health University Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1956, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by warmth, humor, loyalty, and a deep devotion to the people he loved.

Bill was the beloved husband of 30 years to Jodi Marie...

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