All Obituaries

Nancy J. (Hamilton) Wiley 77 of Halifax passed away on Thursday May 27th 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward C. Wiley Sr.. The loving mother of James Wiley of Halifax, Beverly White of Pembroke, Edward Wiley Jr. of NC, Nancy Trop of Halifax, Steven Wiley of Attleboro, and the late Jeanie Place of Brockton. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be in the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 West Washington St. (Corner Rte. 58) Hanson on...

Howard M. Anderson, Jr. (Howie), age 49. passed away on May 3, 2021.  Howie was born in Holbrook to the late Howard M., Sr. and Margaret Anderson. Howie loved music, attending concerts, fishing and spending time with his friends.  As the great Jimmy Buffet said;  "Some of it's magic, some of it's tragic but I had a good life all the way. Howie leaves behind his two children; Shane and Lucy Anderson; his brother Richard and sister Jennifer...

Robert H. Kennedy, 52, of Wareham died suddenly on April 9,2021, at home after a brief period of illness.  Born on Feb.15, 1969, he was the son of William R. and Sharon B. (Hayden) Kennedy of Hanson.  Robert was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School class of 1987 and entered the U.S. Air Force that same year. He honorably served for six years and was deployed overseas as a Fire Protection Specialist during the Desert Shield/ Storm war as well as being stationed in the...

Frances I. (Pissinis) Post, age 96 of Pembroke, left us on earth Friday evening to be with the love of her life, the late Willis E Post Sr. They were married for 59 years.  She was employed for 20 years by the South Elementary School in Holbrook as a cafeteria worker and manager  She was born in Cambridge MA,, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Carey) Pissinis. She was the sister of the late Mary McGeary and John Pissinis.  She leaves behind her son, Willis E...

BRIDGEWATER - Robert H. “Bob” Gilson, age 95 , of Bridgewater died on April, 14 at Baypoitnte Rehabilitation Center with his family and special violin music at his side He was the beloved husband of Betty (Perkins) Gilson for 70 years. Born in Taunton, the son of the late Forrest R. and Nellie Margueurite (Wyman) Gilson, he grew up in Taunton and graduated from Taunton High School class of 1943. After graduation he enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve and served during...

Richard J. Collins of Brockton passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at the age of 90. Born in Boston April 30, 1930, son of the late Eugenia Cook. He grew up in the Brockton area, graduated from Brockton High and served in the Army-Air Force during the Korean Conflict at Beale Air Force Base, CA. He was employed as a meat Cutter for A&P and Purity Markets until retirement in 1992. He is survived by cousins Ronald Zupka and his wife Lynne of Canada, Kathryn Frund Whinfield and her...

It's with a heavy heart that my family is announcing the sudden passing of Kevin Michael Allard .  He passed away on March 1, 2021 while in his sleep. He was 36 years old, born on December 31, 1984 at Woman and Infants hospital.  He began his life's journey in Pawtucket, RI until the age of 6, and lived the rest of his life in Swansea, MA. His last school he attended was Joseph Case High school where he played basketball.  He leaves behind his two beautiful...

Margaret T. Hannon of Hanson, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 28th, 2021. She was the daughter to the late John J. Hannon and Jane E. (Sonntag) Hannon. Beloved sister to the late Kevin Hannon, John J. Hannon and his wife Diane of Brockton, Karen Kelly of Brockton, Caroline Noyes of Halifax, Maureen Grigas, as well as Eileen Hannon of Perioa, Arizona. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews who considered her to be a second mother.  Margaret will be remember by...

Christopher Lawrence McAndrews 47 died on February 14, 2021.  Chris was born in 1973 in Boston Ma.  He is survived by his mother Kathleen Krahn McAndrews, and his late father Edward A McAndrews Sr. He was the youngest of three brothers James Michael McAndrews and the Late Edward A McAndrews Jr. Chris was the loving father of Christopher Lawrence McAndrews Jr. of Whitman, and Kevin McAndrews.   Chris was raised in Hanson Ma and graduated from Whitman...

Bruce Dunreath Brower, 68, died peacefully on February 5, 2021 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was born in Riverhead, New York on January 15, 1953. His father, Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. Brower, III, was from Purcellville, Virginia and a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. His mother, Maribeth O’Donnell Brower, was from Richmond, Virginia. Bruce was the fourth born of five siblings, and is survived...