Obituaries

Jul 20, 2019

John Leo Tashjian passed away peacefully at his home, just a few days shy of his 86th birthday. All who knew John would agree his personality lit up a room, and he will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis. His children, Diane Sonia and her husband Alan, Janet Mahoney and her husband Joe, Terry Hallett, ...

Jul 19, 2019

Esperanza "Chiqui" (Gómez) Pina passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019, at age 92. She was beloved wife of 62 years to Manuel V. ("Manny," "Victor," "Chacho") Pina and loving mother to Suzanne Cummings of Weymouth, mother-in-law to Jim ("Yimmy") Cummings of Whitman, and proud grandmother ("La," short for Abuela) of Lily Hope Cummings, whose middle name is "Esperanza"...

Jul 18, 2019

Edward T. McQuiggan Sr. of Hanover passed away on Thursday July 18, 2019 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Mary E. (Gardner) McQuiggan. The loving father of Edward T. Jr and his wife Steffy of Pembroke, William "Billy" and his wife Maureen of Montpelier, VT,  Thomas and his wife Debbie of...

Jul 13, 2019

Regina MacKinnon, age 72, of the late Wayne MacKinnon, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Regina is survived by her son, Lance MacKinnon and daughters, Corinne Greenhalgh and Kristie Bergeron. She leaves behind five grandchildren: Ryan Greenhalgh, Brittany Bergeron, Hailey Greenhalgh, Olivia Bergeron, and Benjamin Sheehan.

Jul 4, 2019

David (Dave) Mollon, 66 of Avon, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on July 4, 2019 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Pauline (Lewis), his son David and partner Josh of New York, his son Patrick and wife Lauren of Braintree, daughter Jessica and husband Derrick of Stoughton, and siblings Donna, Carmella, Gail,...

Jun 29, 2019

Laura Louise (Hammond) Haas of Hanson passed away Saturday June 29, 2019. Born in Hanson she was the devoted daughter of the late Earle and Louise (Sayce) Hammond, and was the beloved wife of the late Julius "Red" Haas who predeceased her in 1989. She was the loving mother of her sons Gerard and his wife Eileen of Whitman...

Jun 26, 2019

Adam R. Baker of Taunton passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 26, 2019 at the age of 31. The beloved Son of Kellie Baker and the late Richard Baker.  Brother of Gretta Baker and Nathan Baker both of Taunton. Also survived by several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Adam had a heart of gold and would help anyone....

Jun 23, 2019

Charles K. Raymond age 91 passed away at the Wedgemere Healthcare Center in Taunton Sunday June 23, 2019. He was the beloved Husband of the late Priscilla and the late Claire (Reid) Raymond. Father of Mark of Wareham, Lloyd of Brockton,  Susan Monahan of Middleboro, and the late Robert Raymond. Brother of The late Richard and Robert Raymond ,...

Jun 10, 2019

Jean (Fava) Nawoichik of Dorchester passed away June 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Nawoichick. Loving Mother of Stephen M. Nawoichick and his wife, the late Shirley (McEvoy)of Rockland. Grandmother of Kimberley Nawoichick of Kingston, Dawn Goodwin of Plymouth, Christopher Nawoichick of Ramona, CA, and Adam Nawoichick and his wife Mirian of Marion. Also survived by...

May 28, 2019

On May 28,2019 Andrea Lewis passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones.  Andrea grew up in Dorchester and was a Hanson resident for the last 51 years.

She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel Viglas and sister to the late Marianne Nova and George (Vic) and his wife Lois Viglas.  She was...

May 16, 2019

Captain Raymond Augustus Reid, of Plymouth MA passed away peacefully at the young age of 84 on Thursday May 16th, 2019. He was raised in Hanson, MA by his father Alvin "Dampie" Reid and his mother Olive "Armah" (Brown) Reid with his late sister Jude Reid. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1954, where he also was...

May 13, 2019

Dennis W. Deneen, of Hanson and formerly of Hanover, passed away on May 13th 2019 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was the beloved husband of Debra Deneen for 32 wonderful years; proud father of Sara Deneen, Amy Broderick, Joseph Broderick and his grandson Richard McCoy of Hanson. Son of Dennis M....

Apr 29, 2019

Judith  A. (Dumas) Frazier of Halifax passed away on Monday April 29, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Louis T. Frazier Jr. Sister in-law of John A. Frazier Sr. and his wife Lynne A. Frazier  of Pembroke.

Judith was a graduate of Quincy High School and worked as a certified Nurse's Aid around the...

Apr 14, 2019

Marjorie I. (Martin) Baker 87 of Hanson passed away Sunday April 14, 2019. Former wife of the late Robert W. Baker Sr.  Loving Mother of Marjorie, Ronald, Scott, Sue, Kim, Kellie, The late Kenneth, Robert Jr. and Mark. Sister of Ruth Justiniano of Rockland. Grandmother and Great Grandmother to many  Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Also survived by many Nieces...

Apr 4, 2019

William "Bill" Balfour, of Halifax, passed away April 4, 2019 at the age of 85.

Born March 14, 1934 in Weymouth, MA, he was the son of the late Wyman and Flora (Smith) Balfour. He was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret (Balfour) Lemme, Flora "Betty" Balfour and his brothers, N. Wyman Balfour and Robert Balfour. He is...

Mar 19, 2019

Warren Parker, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2019, he was surrounded by his loving wife, family and his best friend Lulu, the dog.

Warren grew up in Plympton riding horses.  He was well known throughout the community.  He was an avid member of the Upland Sportsman's Club.  Warren enjoyed playing cards, hunting...

Mar 16, 2019

James M. Grady of Bridgewater passed away on March 16,  at the age of 66. Son of the late Thomas and Anita Grady. Brother to Margaret, Anita, Mary, Rose, Joseph and the late John, Thomas and Mark.  He was also theUncle to several nieces and nephews.

James grew up in Abington and was a veteran who served...

Feb 26, 2019

Pamela Theresa Calway Godwin died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 73.

Daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Cassidy) Calway of Holbrook MA, preceeded in death by her sister Emily A (Calway) Samson of Chicopee, MA, Ralph S Calway of Halifax, MA, Stuart W. Calway...

Feb 23, 2019

On February 23, 2019, Kevin F. McDonough of Whitman formerly of Quincy, passed away surrounded by his devoted family.  Kevin was born on February 14, 1947.  He was the loving husband of Joan (Ronayne) McDonough.  They were married in Milton, MA, 48 years ago. Kevin is the beloved father of James F. McDonough II and his wife Tara (Dertzo)...

Feb 4, 2019

Donna Marie (Gonsalves) Redler, age 48, of Halifax passed away on Monday February 4, 2019.

Daughter of the late Joseph Gonsalves and Dorothy (Webb) Gonsalves. Beloved wife of Michael C. Redler Sr. Loving Mother of 4 Children, Monica Sarah Redler, Michael Charles Redler Jr., Josselyn Faith Redler, and Destiny Kate Redler all of Halifax. Sister of the...