Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Alice M. Keefe, 76 years old, Hanson, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019.

There will be no services scheduled. It was the family's wishes to have a private family gathering to honor her.

She is survived by her husband Thomas F. Keefe. They were happily married for 56 years. Also survived by her...

Dec 31, 2018

Claire T. (English) Riddell of Hanson age 91 passed away on Monday December 31, 2018. Beloved Wife of the late Harold L. Riddell. Loving Mother of Suzanne Olsen and her husband Matthew of Hanson, Joanne R. McDonough and her husband Fran of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Dianne E. Brown and her husband Peter of Hanson, and Marianne Lantz and...

Dec 28, 2018

Elizabeth (Betsy) Stanton, resident of Hanson, died December 28, 2018 after a recent illness.

Miss Stanton taught in New York State for 32 years. Upon moving to Hanson, she was active in the First Baptist Church.  She was involved in the founding of the Christian Childcare Center and in the founding and operation of the early years...

Dec 27, 2018

Gary L Hetrick, age 78, of Charlestown, RI and, formerly of Hanson, MA, passed away on December 27th surrounded by his adoring family. Gary was a long-time member of IBEW Local 2322, serving as Safety Coach, Executive Board Member, and Chief Steward, as well as being a Cable Splicer for Verizon.

Gary was born in Butler, PA...

Dec 21, 2018

On Friday, December 21st, 2018, Robert A. Karling (Bullit), son of Evelyn and Robert Karling, Husband of the late Kate A. Karling, passed away at the age of 62. Robert was born on June 10th, 1956 and grew up in the town of Whitman. He is survived by his two daughters Randi and Jessi Karling, siblings Lisa Karling, Linda...

Dec 20, 2018

Madeline A. (Lepine) Guilford 95, of Holiday, FL, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on December 20, 2018. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Earle. F. Guilford, Sr.; son, Earle F. Guilford, Jr.: sisters, Bernadette MacDonald and Lorraine Dumais. Her survivors include her son, John Guilford (Joan), daughters, Nancy Guilford and Kathleen Mederios (Wayne), daughter-in-law, Lois Guilford; eight...

Dec 10, 2018

Frank C. Sawyer Jr. 77 of Smyrna, TN formerly of Hanson and Attleboro passed away on Monday December 10, 2018. The beloved husband of the late RoseAnne (Dunham) Sawyer.

Born in Cambridge, MA he was the son of the late Frank C. Sr. and Olga (Chuprina) Sawyer. Loving Father of Jennifer Lumi and her husband Jim of...

Nov 17, 2018

Jayne L. Ruxton-Soule, resident of Middleboro, formerly of  Halifax grew up and spent most of her life in Hanson. She passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Jayne was surrounded by loved ones, she was 58 years old. Jayne was born on February 26, 1960 at Jordan Hospital of Plymouth. Beloved...

Nov 16, 2018

Betty Jean (Bearfield) Sampson passed away on Friday November 16, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 9th 1947. She resided in Pembroke, Ma for 35 Years. She will be sadly missed by her son Russell E. Hammond and his partner Denise Pilling of Pembroke. Her sister Nancy...

Nov 3, 2018

Edward T. Guilfoyle Jr. of Stoughton passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018 at the age of 75. The beloved Son of the late Edward T. Sr. and Mary (Sullivan) Guilfoyle. Loving Father of Kristin Spearing and her husband John of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Brian and Michael Guilfoyle both of Boston, and Ryan Guilfoyle of Canton.  Brother of...

Oct 22, 2018

Constance T. (VonRhee) Grattan of Hanson passed away on Monday October 22, 2018 at the age of 82. She was the beloved Wife of the late Ronald R. Grattan. Loving Mother of Steven M. Grattan and his Wife Kathleen of Plymouth, Denise P. Pasco and her Husband Craig of Wentworth NH, and Kerri J. Bethune and her Husband Wesley...

Sep 30, 2018

Emily Marguerite Donlon, of Hanover, died September 30, 2018 at the age of 84.

Born July 29, 1934 to Errol and Helen Cook, she was raised in Marlborough. Married first to Hedley Pentheny, and after his passing, to Jack Donlon, she raised her children in Sudbury before retiring in Charlottesville, VA for nearly 20 years. In 2010,...

Sep 16, 2018

Terry Jean Fillion of Halifax passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018 at the age of 58.  Daughter of the late Edward L. and Marilyn (Hinchey) Fillion. Mother of Joseph L. Fillion of FL. Sister of Linda Parker of Plympton, Jane Martinson, and Susan Coates both of FL.

Service's are private. Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson....

Sep 15, 2018

Muriel E. (Reed) (White) Maier of Hanson passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the age of 93. The beloved Wife of Michael Maier and the late Leroy A. White. Loving Mother of Carol A. Keesecker of TN, Linda Marie Harris of East Bridgewater, Thomas Allen White of Hanson, Diane Leslie Mederios of Brockton and the late Marsha...

Sep 12, 2018

John J.R. Brenton, Sr., age 74 of Halifax, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Ibbitson) Brenton of Halifax.

Devoted father of John Brenton Jr. and his wife Erin of Kingston, Michael Brenton and his wife Rebekah of Hingham, and Katie Brenton of Weymouth. Loving brother of Roy Brenton of...

Sep 7, 2018

Diana Jean Fahey-Rice of Hanson passed in peace Friday, September 7, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, at the age of 70.  Preceded in death by her beloved parents Louise and William Fahey and her loving brothers Kevin, William and Robert Fahey.

Survived by her devoted husband Richard Rice and their children, Kelly Kempton, Brian...

Sep 5, 2018

Ernest T. Stalker Sr. of Monponsett passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the age of 76. The beloved husband of Jessie A. (Johnson)  Stalker. Son of the late Ernest L .and  Kathleen (Sullivan) Stalker. Loving Father of Michael Stalker of Hanson, Jeffery Stalker of FL, Anthony Johnson of Bridgewater, Melissa M. Fairbanks of Charlton, Ernest T. ...

Sep 1, 2018

Ann M. (Donnelly) Reynolds formerly of Dorchester, passed away  September 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Reynolds.

Loving mother of Robert J. Reynolds and his wife Jennifer of Hanson. Grandmother of Emilee and John Reynolds.

Visiting hours in the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4  West Washington St. (Corner Rte. 58) Hanson on Thursday...

Aug 31, 2018

Margaret J. (O'Connor) DeMont of Hanson passed away on Friday August 31, 2018 at the age of 76. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank V. DeMont.

Loving mother of Frank A. Demont and his wife Maria T. of Hanson, Margaret M. Stezleski of So. Shore, Kathy L. Priolo and her husband George of Whitman,...

Aug 30, 2018

Nora Frances (Young) Allen of Taunton passed away on August 30, 2018 at the age of 98. She enjoyed taking care of her family and her home. She learned how to play guitar at home on her own and in later years she devoted much of her time to reading.

She leaves behind sons Richard L. Allen...