Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

Jean C. (Rhinerson) Bailey passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the age of 60.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas W. Bailey where they lived together in Quincy, MA before relocating to Hanson, MA.  Jean was the loving mother of Katherine and was preceded in death by her son, Nathan.  She is survived by her parents ...

Aug 18, 2016

Austin D. Needleman, 22, of Halifax died suddenly August 18, 2016. He was the beloved son of Steven Needleman of Cape Coral, Florida, Teresa (Carroll) Needleman of Brockton, and Kim (Cunningham) Needleman of Halifax. He was a loving big brother to Alex and Aidan Needleman of Halifax. He was the grandson of Ronald and Constance Needleman of Cape Coral,...

Aug 15, 2016

Rosemarie Taylor, 66, of Hanson died peacefully on August 15, 2016 at Signature Medical Center, Brockton. Rosemarie is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Purcell, sister Barbara Ann Kane, and  brother, Ronald Purcell. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Taylor, Kim McCoy, and Barbara Fearing and her son in law, Michael Fearing. She was a joyous nana...

Aug 11, 2016

Sue-Anne (Mills), Johnson, age 58, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 31, 1958 in Weymouth, MA, to Vivian K. Mills and the late William A. Mills. Sue was raised in Whitman, MA and was a 1976 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. Sue's spirituality and desire to help people led her...

Aug 11, 2016

Brockton – Ingeborg (Fischer) Westgate, 77, of Brockton, MA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday August 11, 2016 at her home. She was born April 1, 1939 in Salzburg, Austria to the late Josef and Paula (Hillpointner) Fischer.  At age 15 (post WWII) she was adopted by her American family to the late Marion and Henry Walling of East Taunton, MA....

Aug 7, 2016

Maritta P. (Gubitosi) Orlandino of Hingham passed away peacefully Sunday August 7, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert P. "BigAl" Orlandino former Boston Police Officer. Daughter of the late Joseph and Filomena ( D'Ambrosio) Gubitosi. Loving mother of Lisa McGlone and her husband Robert of Hanson and the late Marc J. Orlandino of Hingham. Sister...

Aug 4, 2016

Virginia E. (Whitman) Alden of Hanson passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the age of 94.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Alden.  Loving mother of Virginia D. David of FL, Nancy M. O'Roak of Whitman, Rebecca Kuhn of Carver, Beverly Masciulli of FL and Deborah Masciulli of Pembroke.  Sister of Ernest Whitman...

Jul 28, 2016

HANSON – Priscilla R Fletcher (Emrich) Taddeo, 80 years young, passed away on July 28, after a period of failing health. Born and raised in Randolph, Priscilla moved to Hanson after being widowed to raise her children. Priscilla was an avid gardener and took pride in her lawn. She is survived by her sister Barbara "Chick" VanCott, very special...

Jul 14, 2016

Craig R. Campbell of Halifax passed away due to heart failure on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the age of 46.  Beloved son of Joan R. (Kelley) (Campbell) Parker of Halifax and the late Allan B. Campbell of Hanson.  Stepson of Robert Parker of Halifax.  Brother of Kim Deegan of Halifax, the late Kate Karling of Plympton, and the...

Jul 4, 2016

Suzanne E. (Lewis) Finn of Halifax passed away on Monday July 4, 2016 at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Henry J. Finn Jr. Daughter of the late Wesley T. and Pauline (Kane) Finn. Loving mother of Christopher M. Finn and his wife Deborah of Kingston, Melissa A. Boyd and her husband...

Jun 28, 2016

Thomas J. "Scooter" O'Day lll of East Bridgewater, by accident Tuesday June 28, 2016 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of Heather J. (Trask) O'Day. Son of Thomas J. O'Day Jr. and Donna J. (Lee) O'Day of East Bridgewater. Loving father of Thomas J. O'Day 4th, Amanda O'Day,  Ryan O'Day, all of Bridgewater, Paul J. O'Day of East...

Jun 14, 2016

Constance J. "Connie" (Farrell) Wilbur of Hanson passed from this earth  on Tuesday June 14, 2016 unexpectedly. Connie was a 1971 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. Born and raised in Hanson she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Regina "Peanut" (Gerrish) Farrell.  Sister of the late William "Billy" Farrell ll. Connie is survived by two...

May 5, 2016

Linda Elin Osborne of Norwell 57 passed on May 5, 2016 after a sudden illness brought on by kidney disease. She is survived by her mother Carol Osborne, wife of the late W. Scott Osborne, Her Brother W. Scott Osborne Jr., Nicole Osborne, two nieces and a nephew, Blaze and Acelyn and older sister Marissa Osborne. God Mother to...

Apr 29, 2016

Carol Louise Pedro, 85, of Halifax Massachusetts, passed away on April 29, 2016, after a long illness.  Born in Boston on October 2, 1930, Carol was previously married to John F. Pedro of Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Carol is survived by her sons Stephen, and his wife Evelyn, John and his wife Carol, and Robert. 11 Grandchildren, Scott Pedro,...

Apr 6, 2016

Enid M. (Gill) Winchester of Hanson passed away on Wednesday April 6, 2016 at the age of 87.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Winchester. Loving mother of Janice Craig and her husband Matthew of Barre, Susan Lunetta and her husband Kenneth of Raynham, and the late Richard Winchester.  Grandmother of Jason Craig and his...

Mar 23, 2016

Edward L. Fitzpatrick Jr., retired Boston Fire Lieut. E-16  formerly of Hanson passed away Wednesday March 23, 2016 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (Miller) Fitzpatrick. Loving father of Kevin M. and his wife Michaela Fitzpatrick of Mansfield, Kate J. Fitzpatrick of Dublin, Ireland, Molly E. Fitzpatrick of Ecuador, and the late Edward...

Mar 11, 2016

Norman G. "Pete" Reed of Halifax passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Janet L. (Thackleberry) Reed.  Loving father of Scott Reed and his wife Holly of NC, Shawn Reed of Hanson, and Steven Reed and his wife Jennifer of Halifax.  Step father of Gary Waterman...

Mar 4, 2016

Stephen W. Stewart of Easton, age 67, passed away on March 4, 2016.  He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Wager, 2 sons, Shawn and Donnie Stewart and 8 grandchildren.  He was the loving husband of the late Donna Stewart and father of the late Corrina Stewart.

Stephen was born on April 3, 1948 and was a...

Feb 4, 2016

Paul F. Vayo passed away peacefully at home on Feb 4th. He was born in Lowell, MA in 1932, son of Catherine & Myles Vayo. Paul served 4 yrs in the Air Force including 3 yrs in Germany. He was married to Charlotte (Tibbetts) Vayo for 61 yrs. He is survived by  Gary in Fl and his spouse, Kim,...

Jan 1, 2016

A. Michael Mullane (BFD E21 Ret. 3rd District Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters and Vice President of Massachusetts of AFL-CIO Veteran US Navy) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester died on January 1, of complications from surgery with his loving family at his bedside. Mike was preceded in death by his parents William (BPD Detective Ret.)...