All Obituaries

Agnes “Jeanne” (n ée Bombaci) Shea, 96, of Hanson, MA, formerly of Hanover, MA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Jeanne was the loving and devoted mother of Edward F. Shea, III and Maureen T. Drinkwater and grandmother of Cecilia Drinkwater. She adored all of her nieces, nephews and godchildren, her sisters-in-law Ruth Page and Muriel McArdle and her cousins Philip and Phyllis Tropea. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Rose Bombaci, her...

James Connors of Abington, formerly of Whitman, Marshfield, Weymouth and Dorchester, passed away on June 20, 2020.  James was born on September 16, 1960, the son of the late Paul J. Connors and the late Olive E. Connors.  He is survived by his sister Janet Connors of Dorchester; his sister Susan Wadman and her husband, David of Whitman; his brother Paul Connors and his wife, Maureen of N. Andover; and his sister Nancy Lilly and her husband, Brian of S. Weymouth.  He is also...

Warren C. “Butch” Driscoll, Jr, 70, of Pembroke. passed away June 2 ,2020. He was born November 1, 1949 in Quincy MA, the son of the late Warren and Violet (DiSciullo) Driscoll. He lived in Braintree as a child, was educated in Braintree schools. He played baseball and hockey and enjoyed boating at Lake Monponsett in Halifax where he summered with his family.  He moved to Pembroke to raise his own family, and began his life long love of gardening. He resided there most of...

Beverly M Johnson – Of Maine formerly Plymouth Ma, passed with peace and grace on June 03, 2020, with her family at her side. Predeceased by her loving husband Lawrence Johnson on July 28 2015. Survived by her daughters Christine Howe and her husband Rodney of Maine, Kathy Jo Johnson and her fiance Nicole Costa of New Bedford Ma, Elizabeth Giffoni and her late husband Carlos Giffoni who passed on May 30th 2015, Deborah Houghton and her partner Ralph Morris of Raynham MA, Barbara...

Maurice Patrick Fitzgerald passed away on April 23, 2020, due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.  He was 87. Born to Maurice and Hester (Brennan) Fitzgerald, “Fitzy” grew up in the South End of Boston with his four sisters.  He attended Boston English High School before enlisting in the US Marine Corps when he was seventeen, at the outset of the Korean War.  As part of the 1st Marine Infantry Division in Korea, he landed at Inchon under General...

Sarah Doherty, "Sarah Mickey John", 81, of Dorchester, formerly of Clonmany, Co. Donegal passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 23, 2020.  Daughter of the late Patrick and Eunnie Doherty, Co. Donegal, Ireland.  Beloved wife of 57 years to William Doherty, Dorchester, formerly of Isle of Doagh, Co. Donegal.  Loving mother of Kathleen Leibold and her husband, Martin, of North Carolina, Patrick Doherty and his wife, Karen, Christine Bailey and her...

Obituary for Clifford L. Phippen Sr. Clifford L Phippen Sr was called to home by Jesus on 5/23/20. Clifford was the dedicated son of the late May Phippen, loving brother of Carol J. Obrien , and Uncle of Michael O’Brien. Mr Phippen Sr, a US Naval Corp Veteran, served his country proudly during times of peace and war. His bravery, dedication, and strength will always be alive in those he loved. He was the proud and loving father of 8 children: Clifford, Mark, Allen, Michael, Daniel...

James O. Naughton of Braintree passed away Wednesday May 13, 2020 at the age of 54. The beloved son of the late Enda O. and Margaret P. (Quinn) Naughton. Brother of Thomas P. and Brian F. Naughton, the late Maureen and Christine Naughton all of Braintree. Loving uncle of Tyler, Jenna, and Joseph. A private graveside service  will be held with family only. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date to be announced. The Family would like donations in James memory to Sacred Heart...

Josephine M.(Calcagno) Ernst, 85, a resident of Hanson since 2007 passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born on August 17, 1934 she grew up in Roxbury and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Calcagno, Sr. and Pauline J (Miceli) Calcagno. She was preceded in death by her husbands, the two loves of her life: Robert G. Power, Sr. of 14 years and Ronald E. Ernst of 43 years, three brothers, one beloved son and one adored granddaughter. Jo was the very proud mother of six children; Jeanne...

Edward John Connolly, 83, of Hanson, Massachusetts, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at his home after a brief illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1936, Ed was the oldest son of Mary Elizabeth Connolly and Michael Edward Connolly. Ed attended high school at Boston College High, and received his BS from Boston College in English Literature and a Masters in Secondary Education from Boston State College (now UMass Boston). After receiving his Masters degree, Ed taught...