Obituaries

May 9, 2026

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our matriarch, Mary Ann (Connolly) Damiano of East Bridgewater. Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9,2026, surrounded by the people who she loved the most; her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was 95 years old.

Born in Boston, Mary was the proud daughter of the late Thomas...

May 6, 2026

John Bernard Arnold III age 98 of East Bridgewater, formerly of Pembroke and RI, passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2026. Beloved son of the late John B. and the late Hannah (McCarthy) Arnold. Brother of the late Mary M.D. Joines and the late Kathleen Principato. John is a graduate of Rogers High School in Newport, RI and attended Rhode...

Apr 17, 2026

Kevin R. Donovan, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2026, in the loving care of his wife Sharon. Kevin grew up in Houghs Neck in Quincy, where he played in the streets, swam in the ocean, and got into shenanigans with his siblings, cousins, great friends, and amazing neighbors. He excelled in sports and enjoyed playing...

Apr 16, 2026

Gene Michaud, of Lady Lake, FL, and Pembroke, MA, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, respected teacher, proud veteran, and cherished friend.

Gene was born on August 24, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Hazel Michaud, who predeceased him. He was...

Apr 4, 2026

Robert E “Bob” Hansen, age 96, died peacefully at home in Hanson MA the morning of April 4, 2026 attended by his middle son Roland. Bob was born December 29, 1929 in Madison Maine. He was the son of Carl E Hansen & Mildred E (Anderson) Hansen of Maine.

 He leaves behind his daughter Jean M Fay and her Husband Ron...

Apr 2, 2026

Barbara A. Fenter (Elson), 89, of Pembroke, MA, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Barbara was born in Boston, MA to John and Ann Elson. She enjoyed spending time with babies, reading, gardening, dining out, and having a glass of dry Reisling. Barbara rejoiced in the ridiculous. She loved to laugh and...

Mar 19, 2026

Joseph A Dalto, age 59 of East Bridgewater passed away peacefully at home after a long illness.

Joseph was born in Quincy on October 2, 1966. He was the son of Kenneth and Jo Ann (Lorden) Dalto of East Bridgewater.

He leaves behind his wife of 36 years Lisa Barris) Dalto. His Daughter Katelyn A (Mark) Mullaney. His beloved grandchildren Rory Ann...

Feb 28, 2026

Sylvia J. Nickolaow, age 89, of Raynham, MA passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 after a short illness at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton –while surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on August 9, 1936 to Roland G. LaBelle and Helen U. LaBelle who predeceased her, and she grew up in their family home on Gladstone...

Feb 26, 2026

Carol Anna (Stone) Osborne, 89, of Norwell, Massachusetts, was granted her angel wings and welcomed into Heaven on February 26, 2026. She was born to the late Oscar F. W. Stone and Esther Viola (Porter) Stone on December 24, 1936, and spent her childhood playing on the beaches of Squantum in Quincy, Massachusetts, with her late brother, Kenneth Stone. She...

Feb 20, 2026

Jean M Atkinson passed away after a brief illness February 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Jean was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who's life was defined by her deep love for her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was a proud and loving grandmother who cherished every...

Feb 10, 2026

Richard Harris Marshall, 89, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Richard was born in Milton, MA and graduated from the oldest High School in the United States, Boston Latin High School, class of 1955 where he excelled in Track, Football, and achieved the rank of Commanding General in the Boston Schoolboy Parade. He served...

Feb 7, 2026

Doris C "Dot" Mathew's, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on February 7, 2026, at her home in Hanson.

She was the daughter of the late, Vernon C. and Marian J Mathews. She was raised in West Hanover, graduated from Sylvester High School, class of 1951.

She was mother of the late Steven D Orcutt, and Dean S Orcutt....

Feb 4, 2026

Mr.Thomas A.McWilliams died after a brief illness on February 4, 2026. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. McWilliams, he was born on January 5, 1947. His early childhood was spent in East Bridgewater and Whitman, MA, graduating from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in 1965. Following graduation, he served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War....

Jan 12, 2026

John Gregory Maurer, beloved husband, father and friend released his spirit early morning of January 12th, 2026 at his Plymouth home in the presence of his loving, devoted wife Patricia Swanson Bergeron and her daughter Joelle Bergeron McCone.

John "Greg" Maurer was born at home on February 24th 1951 on Lake Street in Kingston Massachusetts on the...

Jan 11, 2026

Joseph F. Ryan Jr. 57, of Pembroke, passed away on Sunday January 11, 2026. Son of the lateJoseph F. Sr. and Patricia (Barry) Ryan. Father of Delaney V. Ryan of Avon.

Services Private. Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson.

Jan 1, 2026

Joyce Thurley (Clark) Hirtle of Halifax died peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday January 1, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.  She was born on June 15, 1939 to the late George Albert Zephaniah Clark and Marjorie Elizabeth (Joyce) Clark of Rockland.  She was the wife of the late George Alan...

Dec 23, 2025

Richard Barton Steele, age 87, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2025.  Papa, as his family called him, was a true Renaissance man; Musician, Artist, Performer and Entrepreneur.

Richard was born on June 23, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Alberta (Barton) Stowe and David Paul Steele. He was predeceased by his brother, Tony...

Dec 14, 2025

Donna Jean (Craig) MacDonald passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 30th 1947 in Boston, MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ella V. Craig of Chelsea, Nova Scotia, and the late Donald G. Craig of Mapleton, ME. Donna grew up in Roxbury/Mission Hill, MA,...

Dec 13, 2025

Pierce, Eleanor (Rautio) 86- of Medford December 13, 2025.

Eleanor loved being a mother to her four children: Dixie Raymond and husband Chris, Theresa Shaw and late husband Jim, Eugene Pierce and his late wife Mary, and Glenn Pierce and wife Deborah. Devoted daughter of the late Otto and Florence Rautio. Sister of late Jean O'Kucian who...

Dec 1, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Vandale) Hammond -(Dottie) passed away Dec 1, 2025, peacefully while being cared for by her two daughters at her daughter's home in Rockland MA. Dottie was born Mar 5, 1936, in Boston, MA. She lived in Hanson, MA, where she raised her 4 children and later moved to Halifax, MA.

She was a bartender at...