Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Dr. Martha M. Dore passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on November 23, 2021 of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Dr. Martha Dore received her BA bachelor's degree from DePauw University and her PhD from the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work. Dr. Dore spent several years as an associate professor at Columbia University School of...

Nov 20, 2021

Robin A. Loughman passed away at Brockton Hospital in Brockton Massachusetts on November 20, 2021 due to illness.  She was born on September 14, 1955 in Boston Massachusetts,  daughter of Peter J. Loughman and Patricia J. Loughman both deceased.

She leaves behind her children : Tracey M. Rose (Larry) and Robert R. Rose 3rd. (Alina).  She was...

Nov 14, 2021

Carol J. Mahoney passed away at age 85 on Sunday November 14, 2021.  Carol was born, Carol Janice Grattan on April 9, 1936.   Daughter of the late Bob and Harriet Grattan, and brother Bobby Grattan and sister in-law Connie.

Carol is survived by the love of her life "my guy" Alan Bonneau, along with her daughter Kim...

Nov 9, 2021

Robert  Arthur Frank "Papa", 81 years old, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1940 and grew up in South Weymouth. He lived for 56 years in Hanson where he and his loving bride Donna brought up their family.

Papa was a welder by trade. He enjoyed fishing...

Nov 6, 2021

Raymond A. Lillie Jr. of Manomet passed away on Saturday November 6, 2021 at the age of 101. Son of the late Raymond A.  Sr. and Gladys S. (Parker) Lillie. Brother of Grace Pierce of Sturbridge, Ruth Russo of Arlington, TX, the late Curtis Lillie of Abington, the late Stanton Lillie of Pembroke. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,...

Oct 20, 2021

Christina Lynn Newcomb passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1976 and graduated from WHRHS in 1994.

She was a fun-loving sweet generous soul who would give you the shirt off her back then turn around and steal your favorite sweatshirt when you weren't looking. She had that wicked Boston charm...

Oct 9, 2021

Karen E. Nice, 80 of Middleboro passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 9, 2021 after a brief illness.

She is survived by her Husband of 63 years, Roger Nice of Middleboro, her Children Donna & Mert Delano of Florida, James & Saundra Nice of Middleboro, William & Lacey Nice of Middleboro, Dwight...

Sep 17, 2021

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.

Sep 11, 2021

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)...

Aug 23, 2021

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...

Aug 20, 2021

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...

Aug 13, 2021

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...

Aug 7, 2021

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. ...

Jul 29, 2021

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

Jul 15, 2021

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...

Jul 15, 2021

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...

Jun 26, 2021

"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...

Jun 15, 2021

Samuel Jacob Tripp Samuel Jacob Tripp, 23 passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021. Sam was born in Wellesley, MA on November 18,1997 to Timothy Tripp and Lori Smith. He was raised in Taunton and then Wareham MA. He was a 2016 graduate of Upper Cape Tech Regional Vocational School where he studied the electrical trade. After high school...

May 27, 2021

Nancy J. (Hamilton) Wiley 77 of Halifax passed away on Thursday May 27th 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward C. Wiley Sr.. The loving mother of James Wiley of Halifax, Beverly White of Pembroke, Edward Wiley Jr. of NC, Nancy Trop of Halifax, Steven Wiley of Attleboro, and the late Jeanie Place of Brockton. Also...

May 3, 2021

Howard M. Anderson, Jr. (Howie), age 49. passed away on May 3, 2021.  Howie was born in Holbrook to the late Howard M., Sr. and Margaret Anderson.

Howie loved music, attending concerts, fishing and spending time with his friends.  As the great Jimmy Buffet said;  "Some of it's magic, some of it's tragic but I had a...