Obituaries

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...

Apr 16, 2021

Frances I. (Pissinis) Post, age 96 of Pembroke, left us on earth Friday evening to be with the love of her life, the late Willis E Post Sr. They were married for 59 years.

She was employed for 20 years by the South Elementary School in Holbrook as a cafeteria worker and manager

She was...

Apr 14, 2021

BRIDGEWATER - Robert H. "Bob" Gilson, age 95 , of Bridgewater died on April, 14 at Baypoitnte Rehabilitation Center with his family and special violin music at his side He was the beloved husband of Betty (Perkins) Gilson for 70 years. Born in Taunton, the son of the late Forrest R. and Nellie Margueurite (Wyman) Gilson, he grew up...

Apr 9, 2021

Robert H. Kennedy, 52, of Wareham died suddenly on April 9,2021, at home after a brief period of illness.

Born on Feb.15, 1969, he was the son of William R. and Sharon B. (Hayden) Kennedy of Hanson.

Robert was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School class of 1987 and entered the U.S. Air Force that...

Mar 9, 2021

Richard J. Collins of Brockton passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at the age of 90. Born in Boston April 30, 1930, son of the late Eugenia Cook. He grew up in the Brockton area, graduated from Brockton High and served in the Army-Air Force during the Korean Conflict at Beale Air Force Base, CA. He was employed...

Mar 1, 2021

It's with a heavy heart that my family is announcing the sudden passing of Kevin Michael Allard .  He passed away on March 1, 2021 while in his sleep. He was 36 years old, born on December 31, 1984 at Woman and Infants hospital.  He began his life's journey in Pawtucket, RI until the age of 6, and lived...

Feb 28, 2021

Margaret T. Hannon of Hanson, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 28th, 2021. She was the daughter to the late John J. Hannon and Jane E. (Sonntag) Hannon. Beloved sister to the late Kevin Hannon, John J. Hannon and his wife Diane of Brockton, Karen Kelly of Brockton, Caroline Noyes of Halifax, Maureen Grigas, as well as...

Feb 14, 2021

Christopher Lawrence McAndrews 47 died on February 14, 2021.

Chris was born in 1973 in Boston Ma.  He is survived by his mother Kathleen Krahn McAndrews, and his late father Edward A McAndrews Sr. He was the youngest of three brothers James Michael McAndrews and the Late Edward A McAndrews Jr. Chris was the loving father of...