All Obituaries

Robert William Burt aged 72 died peacefully on the morning of Friday September 17, 2021 following a battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Survived by his wife with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary in February. Survived also by 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Robert grew up in the city of Boston, and after graduating from high school proudly joined and served in the United...

Barbara (Shaughnessy) O'Malley, 80, of Pembroke, passed away on September 11th  at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband Patrick O'Malley, and Daughter of the late George L. and Anna (Geary) Shaughnessy.  Loving mother of Sean O'Malley and his Partner Sue; Michael O'Malley; Joseph O'Malley and his wife Lisa; Kerry (O'Malley) Toler and her husband Paul, all of Pembroke. Sister of George...

Benton, Marilyn Jean (Nicosia) (Ciampa) Age 79 passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday August 20, 2021. Marilyn, formerly of Hanover, MA, was born and raised in Somerville, MA. She retired from the Sherrill House nursing home, in Brookline, MA after a 20-year career as a Patient Administrator Assistant.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, ballroom dancing, country music, and visiting casinos.  She had a bigger than life personality and a great sense of...

  Kenneth “Bootsie” Gourdin passed August 7, 2021  .  He was a lifelong resident of Bridgewater. Bootsie was the loving husband of Christine Gourdin. Proud father of Robert Gourdin, Kenneth Gourdin III, Pamela Gourdin Gale, wife of Jeff Gale, Ronnie Gourdin and the late Michelle Gourdin.  Step father of Kenneth Corcoran, Donald Gardner and the late Michael Grardner.  Grandfather to Kylee, Taylor, Shane, Nicole, Kenneth IIII, Brandon, Brittney,...

Jonathan W. Dickerson, 36, of Middleborough passed away last weekend.  He was born to Cindy and Ted Dickerson on April 8, 1985.  Jon grew up in Hanson where he attended school and graduated Whitman Hanson Regional High School in 2003.  He went on to pursue a Facilities Engineering degree at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and was most recently employed as a Metrology Technician at Moderna in Norwood.   Jon was an amazingly talented person and could do...

Shirley May (MaDan) Bibby, 84years old, longtime resident of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was the beautiful bride to the late James W Bibby Senior for 58 years. Shirley was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Stella (Kozuch) MaDan, and Emery MaDan.  Loving sister to Emery (Frankie) MaDan, Marjorie Leighton, Alfred MaDan, Donald MaDan, and the late Emily Beals. Amazing mother to Karen J Bibby of Brockton,...

Jonathon G. Palsson, son of Gudmundur and Louise Palsson was born November 21, 1938 and was raised in Quincy, MA.  While growing up, he met his best friend and future wife, Joan Harron. They lived in Duxbury, MA for 52 years, but they also enjoyed spending time in Sarasota, FL and at their camp on Thompson Lake, ME Jon was known for his quick wit, outstanding memory and ability to make others laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. A graduate of Quincy High School.  He joined the...

Robert W. Sheldon, 45, of Pembroke MA, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2021.  Robert was born on March 20,1976; and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1994.  He had a genuine smile, captivating personality, and a generous heart.  He was known to many as Bobby, Bob, and FatBob. Over the years, he would be seen playing on the basketball court and baseball field, driving his trucks around town, sitting around a campfire, and just simply enjoying life. He was also a...

Francis "Frank" L. Shaughnessey Jr. of Neponset passed away at his home on Thursday July 15, 2021 at the age of 81. Retired Boston FireFighter of Engine 17 and the Fire Brigade. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Janet F. ( Maloney) Shaughnessey.  The loving father of Paul F. Shaughnessey and his wife Kathey and John P. Shaughnessey all of Dorchester. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kara McLaughlin, Jessica and Melisa Shaughnessey. 1 great grandchild Haley Francis...

"Ellie" - Myrtle Eleanor (Willis) Williams, 86, passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021 in her home on Brockton.  After graduating from Brockton High School, for years before starting her family, she worked in the town's then thriving shoe industry. She was also a personal care attendant for many years. She was a devoted mother to Lee Williams of Brockton and the late David and Douglas Churchill as well as a loving sister to the late Leon Paiva. Ellie is also survived by...