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Gloria James

Gloria James

Aug 10, 2018

On August 10th, 2018, Gloria James passed away unexpectedly.  She leaves behind a husband, a son, a daughter, and her loving family.  Her family is in need of funds for her final arrangements. Gloria was loved by everyone that met her.  She lit up a room whenever she entered it.  She had a great sense of humor.   She gave...

Shirley R. Corbett

Shirley R. Corbett

Jul 18, 2018

Shirley R. Corbett-age 84, born Salem MA, long time resident of Hingham, MA, currently from Halifax MA passed away on Wednesday, July 18,2018.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Bousquet, sister of the late Alice Berube, Louise Cote, twin brothers Louis and the late Alfred and Robert Bousquet. Loving mother of three daughters, Mary C. of...

Elinor (Ellie) J (Harris)  Perkins

Elinor (Ellie) J (Harris) Perkins

Jun 25, 2018

Elinor (Ellie) J Perkins of Hanson passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2018 at the age of 75 yrs.  She is survived by her sons; Stephen D Perkins of Whitman and Douglas A Perkins Jr of Hanson, and her grandchildren Samuel and Haley Mae.  Ellie is survived also by her sister Carol Hastings of Duxbury.

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Raymond (Ray) James Will

Raymond (Ray) James Will

Jun 13, 2018

Raymond James Will "Ray" 64 of Halifax passed away Wednesday morning June 13th 2018 after a long illness with COPD. Survived by a loving family which includes, daughter Tabetha J Case with Wayne Case and their six children Wayne JR, Mathew, Dominik, Loleita, Michael, and Harleigh of Suffolk VA. Son Matthew R. Will with Tina L. Bowles And their...

Garry J. King

Garry J. King

Jun 1, 2018

Garry J. King of Dorchester passed away on Friday June 1, 2018 at the age of 54. He was the beloved son of the late John D. and Elva K. (Hazelton) King. Brother of John J. "Jay" King of Hull, and Patricia Estep of Melrose. Uncle of Christina Arevalo and John D. King both of Hull, and James King...

Marianna "Maya" (Nelson)  Klock

Marianna "Maya" (Nelson) Klock

May 29, 2018

Klock, Marianna "Maya" (Nelson), age 79, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth surrounded by her loving children.

She was born on July 1, 1938, in Quincy, MA, to Nels E. Nelson and Evelyn Woodworth and was the younger sister to Robert E. Nelson who predeceased her. Maya studied opera...

Benjamin H. (Buzzy) Bearce

Benjamin H. (Buzzy) Bearce

May 26, 2018

Benjamin H, Bearce, "Buzzy" as he was affectionately referred to, husband of the late Mary Eleanor Bearce passed away peacefully on May 26, 2018 at the age of 91.  He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor and son David R. Bearce, his brother Stanley Bearce. He was the loving brother of the late Eleanor Colvin and Carolyn Gorham.  He...

Sally Ann (Coughlin)  Edgehille

Sally Ann (Coughlin) Edgehille

May 17, 2018

Sally Ann (Coughlin) Edgehille of Hanson passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018 at the age of 74. She was the former wife of Richard Edgehille. Daughter of the late Albert S. and Lois M. (Colton) Coughlin. Loving Mother of Scott Edgehille of Hanson, Kristen McCarron and her Husband Sean of Marshfield, and the late Patrick W. Edgehille. Sister...

Judy Curtis Anglin

Judy Curtis Anglin

May 17, 2018

Judy Curtis Anglin, 77 of Hanson, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, on  Wednesday,May 16, 2018.  Loving wife to her Weymouth High School sweetheart, Francis (Frank Anglin). She was the cherished mother of Cindy Bell of Bridgewater, Jeff Bell and his wife Lori of Middleborough, and Gary Bell.  Judy was the adored grandmother of twelve and...

Jeanne (Cunningham)  Ellis

Jeanne (Cunningham) Ellis

May 9, 2018

Jeanne (Cunningham) Ellis, age 84, of Hanson, died peacefully, Tuesday May 9, 2018 after a long illness.

Jeanne was born and raised in Rockland.  She was a graduate of Rockland High School, Class of 1951. She was also a member of the National Honor Society. Upon marriage to Melvin Ellis, she lived in Hanson where she was...

Russell Frederick Mayer

Russell Frederick Mayer

Apr 18, 2018

Russell Frederick Mayer born March 22, 1933 passed away on April 16, 2018 at Silver Lake in Kingston having just celebrated his 85th birthday surrounded by family. The cause  of death was prostate cancer. "Russ" is survived by his three children, Janice L. Mayer of Santa Fe, NM, Nancy  Anne Mayer Johnson (John) of Marshfield, MA, and David Russell...

Marjorie H. (Bates)  Austin

Marjorie H. (Bates) Austin

Apr 4, 2018

Marjorie H. (Bates) Austin of Braintree past away on Wednesday April 4, 2018 at he age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis A. Austin. Aunt of Beverly Sampson of Braintree. Service Private. Arrangements By Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson.

Robert L. Parker

Robert L. Parker

Apr 3, 2018

Robert L. Parker of Halifax passed away on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at the age of 87. The beloved Husband of Joan Campbell Parker and former Husband of Doris Wilmoth of Middleboro. Robert was a long haul Truck Driver for many years and enjoyed model airplanes, cranberry artifacts, playing chess and his antique cars. Robert saw combat during the...

Mark Michael Horne

Mark Michael Horne

Mar 18, 2018

Mark Michael Horne of Scituate (more recently of Halifax) passed away suddenly March 18, 2018 at the age of 61.  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Drysdale) Horne.  Loving father of Cara, Joshua, and Alyssa Horne.  Loving son of Ann and the late George Horne of Sebastian, FL.  Loving grandfather of Benjamin White.  Loving brother of Cindi Lynn,...

John H. Harrigan, Jr.

John H. Harrigan, Jr.

Jan 15, 2018

John H. Harrigan Jr. of Halifax passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at the age of 100.  He was the beloved Husband of Rachel A. (Dutton) Harrigan. Loving Father of Dilys Constantino of Hawaii and the late John J. Harrigan lll of Pembroke.  Brother of the late Natalie Peck of Pembroke. John worked as a Salesman for heavy equipment...

Theodore L. Weckbacher

Theodore L. Weckbacher

Jan 6, 2018

Theodore L. Weckbacher "Ted" age 88 of Halifax passed away at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth on Saturday January 6, 2018 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved Husband of Elizabeth M. (Linehan) Weckbacher.  The loving Father of Mary G. Weckbacher of Fryeburg, ME, Linda A. McCarthy of Halifax, Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Farley of Plymouth, Theodore...

Nancy J. (Mccabe)  Wood

Nancy J. (Mccabe) Wood

Dec 16, 2017

Nancy J. (McCabe) Wood of Halifax passed away on Saturday December 16, 2017 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Reuben E. Wood.  Loving Mother of Gale Wood-Milbury of West Roxbury. Sister of the late Marjorie Cribben and Raymond A. McCabe both of Brockton. Grandmother of Starr Milbury, Chloe, and Colby Milbury.  Also...

Alfred L Derosier

Alfred L Derosier

Dec 16, 2017

Alfred L. Derosier of Halifax passed away at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Saturday December 16, 2017. He was 76. The beloved Son of the late Conrad and Beverly (Jean) Derosier. Brother of Conrad Derosier of Kingston, long time loving companion of Mary Lou Adams of Halifax.  Alfred was a U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam War.

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Paul Downie, Sr.

Paul Downie, Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

Paul Downie, Sr., 77, beloved husband of Jane (Jacoby) Downie of Hanson, MA, passed away after a brave battle with COPD. Paul was predeceased by his parents Helen (Tobin) and Walter Downie, sisters Mary Johnston and Joan Zern. He will be greatly missed by his children Kim (Paul) Cornetta; Paul Jr; Thomas (Lisa); John (Laura); and James (Shannon), all...

William C Gregory

William C Gregory

Dec 4, 2017

William C. Gregory Sr. of Halifax passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday December 4, 2017 at the age of 86.  He was the beloved Husband of the late Jo-Alta (Hadley) Gregory. The loving Father of William C. Gregory Jr. of SC, Douglas Gregory of ME, Scott Gregory of Quincy, and Roberta Hanson of Carver. The...

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