All Obituaries

Pauline (Polly) M. Pepe, 83 a lifelong resident of Hanson. Daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (DeAngelis) Pepe of Hanson has passed away from a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jean (Flett) Pepe, wife of her late brother Thomas Pepe Sr. Of Hanson. Nephew Thomas Pepe Jr and wife Gail of West Bridgewater, Niece Lisa (Pepe) Bracco and husband Charles of Hanson, Great nephews Brandon Kirk and Justin Bracco of Hanson, Great niece Margaret...

Sheila Ann Smith Sheila Ann Smith (Styles) of Hanson, MA, 83, passed away after a brief illness on April 13, 2024. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Sheila warmed rooms whenever she entered, and talking with her family and friends was her favorite way to spend time. She loved making jewelry and also enjoyed camping, photography, knitting, travelling, shopping, and reading. Sheila graduated from West Bridgewater High School in 1958 where she was involved in the...

Dennis Keith Gibbons, 64, of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away on December 21, 2023, suddenly at his home in Hull. Dennis was born at Dixon Army Base Hospital in New Jersey.  Dennis grew up in Hull and was a “Village Kid” who graduated from Hull High School in 1978. After High School Dennis enlisted and proudly served in the USAF as a Staff Sgt working on B-52 Bombers earning multiple achievements. During that time, he married the love of his life and had 2 children. After...

  Walter M. (Gator) Gurry,65 of Hanson passed away suddenly at his home on April 12th, 2024. He was born in Brockton May 19th 1958 to the late John H. Gurry and Dorothy E. (Hutchins)  Gurry . "the Gator" spent most of his life in Hanson, graduating from Whitman Hanson Regional High School. He went on to work at Litecontrol Corp in Hanson and from there he became a self employed  as a Landscaper/handyman which was the thing he enjoyed the most. He loved playing...

Collins, Martin P.  “Marty” Of Dorchester, MA Retired Norwood Firefighter, Local 1631 Past Union President. Passed away unexpectedly on March 24 2024, at age of 70  Loving Husband of Barbara (Gagne) Collins. Loving Father of Michael and Erin Collins of MD and Daniel of Dorchester ma, Adoring Grandfather of Michael Jr. of CT and Gabriella of MD Loving Brother of Timothy Jr. and his wife Mary of Walpole, ma, John and wife Billie of CA, Stephen and wife Fran of MN,...

Lois J. Lanzillotta, formerly of Hanover, passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Lanzillotta of Hanover. Mother of 4 Girls, Kim M. Lanzillotta and her late Wife Nancy White of Brewster, Jill D. Lanzillotta of Marshfield, Carol A. Lanzillotta and her Husband Russell M. Provost of Hanover, and Cara L. Lanzillotta of Whitman. Lois was the Grandmother to 6 Grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 2 Great Grandchildren, Taylor, Stephanie, Devin,...

Ruth E. (Heine) Busche passed away peacefully at home on February 13th with her daughters, Ann Marie and Nancy, by her side.  The daughter of Otto and Catherine (Heyd) Heine, Ruth was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Greenfield, MA early in life and finally settled in the Hough’s Neck section of Quincy, MA.  She fell for a sailor and met the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Busche (deceased) and they were married in February of 1955 while Chuck was on shore...

John Henry Hartford, Jr. April 24, 1966-February 8, 2024 As I start writing this, I cannot be more at peace and wanted to start this before John passes onto the other side.  He is finally letting himself go, tonight before dinner he slipped into a peaceful coma.  Still on this side, and as I was making dinner with my husband, I got this overwhelming sense of calm and thoughts flew into my mind.  I knew tonight was the night to write this.  You see, I was asked weeks ago...

John ( Jack ) A. Kilgarriff passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Eulalia ( Kay ) Kilgarriff. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Cronin. He was the cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Jack found his professional calling working for the State as an Engineer. He loved working in his garden, golfing and reading. He was an avid sports fan. Jack was the favorite uncle of so many of his nieces and nephews, who will carry on his legacy. As we say...

June E. Austin of Halifax, MA (formally of Hingham and Quincy) passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at the age of 95. Wife of the late William T. Austin.  She was the daughter of the late Gustav and Doris Sanford of Quincy. June was born in Rhode Island and was raised in Quincy where she met her childhood sweetheart and married. Later they moved to Hingham to raise their three daughters. June went to Fisher College and after graduating she worked at the college as a...