All Obituaries

Grace A. McGinnis ( Ryan) of Hanson, passed away at her daughter's home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019  after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer's disease.  She was born in Boston on December 3, 1934 to the late Thomas and Margaret ( McAleer) Ryan. She was the youngest of six siblings. Grace was raised and educated in South Boston where she graduated from  The Archbishop Cushing Central High School in 1952 and Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1955...

Robert W. Deegan Sr. age 83 of Halifax, MA passed away on November 14, 2019. Bob was born on May 4th, 1936 in Somerville, MA. He leaves behind a beloved wife and best friend, Kim Campbell-Deegan. He was predeceased by his loving mother Mary Travares of Somerville and his brother Thomas Deegan Jr. from California. He is survived by his sister Geri Westgate and her husband Don Westgate of Florida. His children, Robert W. Deegan Jr. and fiancé Carole DeYesso, Shawn Deegan and...

MARIE A. CALOGERO (Ferranti) of Hanson, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on November 12th, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Cambridge Massachusetts on February 23rd 1943 as the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ferranti. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Francis L. Calogero II, her two sons: Francis L. Calogero III and his wife Colleen of East Bridgewater, and Peter F. Calogero Sr and his wife Jennifer of Middleborough. She had four...

Iris Kathryn (Stevens) Capobianco, 97, of Pembroke, MA, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 6th. She was born to Mildred and Lloyd Stevens in Hillsborough, NB, Canada and then grew up in Somerville, MA. She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII working as a plotter on a base in Newfoundland mapping out the planes flying in to refuel and then continuing on to Europe, including the flights to D-Day. She was a member of the Canadian Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. She...

Cheryl M. (Gilcoine) Elwell 61 of Halifax passed away early Monday morning September 23, 2019 at her home in Halifax. She was the beloved wife of Todd C. Elwell. The daughter of the late Raymond and Helen May (McCarthy) Gilcoine.  The loving mother of Pamela Ring of Fall River and Steven Ring of NC. Sister of Richard Gilcoine of Halifax, Linda Clevenger of SC, Donna Packard of FL, and Daniel Gilcoine of FL. Visiting hours and a celebration of life will be held...

Martha Jane Saben of Carver Massachusetts entered into eternal rest September 30, 2019, at home surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Born in 1953, Martha grew up in Easton and attended Oliver Ames High School. She worked at Morton Hospital in Taunton for over 30 years. Martha loved animals and owned several horses. Martha dedicated her life to her animals, in particular, her horse's meany of whom she rescued. Martha is survived by her brother...

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Debbie (Gigi) Webber. 12/2/1964 - 9/25/2019. Debbie was 54 years old and passed peacefully at Brockton Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. She was proceeded in death by her father "Chuck" Chandler of Holbrook, her mother Joanne Webber of Brockton, her son Johnathan Webber of Arizona, her sister Joan (Wimpy) Taylor of Somerville and her brother Jimmy Webber of Brockton. She is survived by her...

Roderick D. Ambrose, 87 of Hanson passed away on Thursday September 12, 2019 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was born in Melrose on March 24, 1932 to the late Joseph and Jessie (McLean) Ambrose. Rod was raised and educated in Brighton where he attended Brighton High School. He was a loving husband of 66 years to Helen (Lenane) Ambrose. Mr. Ambrose was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. After the military, Rod worked for many years in...

Stanley “Stan” E. Gorham Jr., 78  of Halifax lost his battle with cancer September 12, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Son of late Stanley “Erwin” Gorham and Eleanor “Pearl” Gorham. He is survived by his beloved Wife MaryLou Gorham. Daughter Lisa Martinez, grandchildren Raquel, David and Anthony Martinez. Brother of Sherolyn, and husband Frank Fagone, Gay, and husband Larry Rhue. Nephew Donald Ussher Jr., nieces Heather...

Marilyn A. (Norton) McKenney of Halifax passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019 at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick F. McKenney.  The loving mother and grandmother of Marilyn McKenney of FL, Michael McKenney of Plymouth, Alexandria McKenney of Braintree, Monique Mealey and her husband Chris of Braintree and their three children James, Marissa, and Michael.  Sister of Helen Roust and her husband William of Pembroke, Michael Norton Jr. and his late wife...