Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Nov 8, 2025

Anne E. (Robinson) Krog, "Annie",  54, of Rockland, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.

Annie was predeceased by her father John A. Robinson Sr. She is survived by her mother Martha Pye Robinson of Rockland, MA; brothers John A. Robinson Jr. (Sofia) of Chula Vista, CA, and Daniel J....

Oct 28, 2025

Thomas Gerald Kelly II of Hanson Passed away on October 28, 2025 at the age of 62. The beloved son of the late Thomas G. Kelly II and Marjorie (Steves) Kelly. Father of Thomas Terrio of Hanson. Service's private. Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson.

Oct 25, 2025

Donald Robert Ussher, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. Born on July 6, 1940, Don lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep devotion to family, and a love for the simple joys that made each day meaningful.

Don graduated from Brighton High School and proudly served in the Air National Guard. He...

Oct 10, 2025

Bethany Marie Butler, 47 of Pembroke, passed away at her home on Friday, October 10, 2025, after a period of failing health. She was the daughter of Richard J. and Donna N. (Fusco) Butler of Pembroke.  Services are private.

Aug 19, 2025

Patrice J Twigg, beloved mother to 7 children, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on August 19th, at the age of 82, leaving a void to her enormous family that cannot be filled. Mom, born in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Basil and Maxine Osgood, was an Army brat who lived in various locations throughout the world as...

Jul 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Everett F. Dunn Jr.

July 14, 1929 – July 25, 2025 Hanson, Massachusetts

Everett F. "Sonny" Dunn Jr., 96, of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 25, following a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Born in Plymouth, MA, on July 14, 1929, Sonny was the eldest son of...

Jul 23, 2025

Janet Ruth Landers of Onset, formerly of Brockton, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 83. The beloved daughter of the late Alton Dexter Landers and Stella Corinne (Hunter) Landers. Sister of Dexter Landers of Northfield, VT, Mary Louise O'Brien of East Bridgewater, and Doris Ann Levine of FL. Also survived by several nieces and...

Jul 13, 2025

John G. Peterson passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Carol L. (Burnham) Peterson. Also survived by 2 sons G. Walter and Eric J. Peterson and one daughter, Kathryn A. Kaufman. He also had one brother, Phillip, and one sister, Linda. Also survived by several grandchildren.

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Jun 22, 2025

Roger D. Badore of Whitman 81, passed away Sunday June 22, 2025. Beloved husband of Jayne (Matthews) Bedore. Son of the late David F. and Louise M (Estes) Badore of Halifax. Predeceased by his first wife Judy (Nute) Badore with whom they had their beloved son Jason Badore. Also dearly loved by his stepchildren Jeanne Truehart and her husband...