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Phyllis M. Rhoads Lance
Dec 1, 2012
Phyllis M. Rhoads (Lance) of Pembroke passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was 75 years old. She was born in Akron, Ohio daughter of the late Guy Reverend & Evelyn F. (Wearley) Lance. She was lived in Pembroke for the past 42 years. She was the owner of JJ's Pub in Hanson for many...
Ruth A. Perry Barrows
Oct 7, 2012
Ruth A. (Perry) Barrows of Hanson, formerly of Plymouth passed away peacefully on October 7, 2012. Mrs. Barrows was 78 years old. She was the wife of the late Harry K. Barrows. Ruth was the mother of Marie C. Coots and the late William K. Barrows. She is survived by her 7 loving grandchildren and her 10 great grandchildren. Ruth...
Theodore Hammond
Aug 15, 2012
Theodore "Ted" Hammond of Halifax, formerly of Hanson passed away at Beth Israel Medical Center on August 14 th . Mr. Hammond was 79 years old. Ted was the loving husband of Dorothy (Van Dale) Hammond of Halifax for 41 years. Beloved father of Tracie (Hammond) Decker, Theodore Hammond, Jr., Terri (Hammond) Martin, Rita (Shields) Zimmerman, Joseph Shields, Pamela (Shields)...
Janet L. Pina Berry
Jul 10, 2012
Janet L. (Berry) Pina of Monponsett passed away at the Brockton Hospital on July 10, 2012 after a brief illness, she was 59. Daughter of the late Donald A. and Naomi (Hunter) Berry. Loving mother of Stacey A. Pina of Monponsett, Jamie L. Sordillo of Bridgewater, Mark E. Pina and Curt M. Pina both of Middleboro. Sister of Paul M....
John J. Whitworth
Jul 6, 2012
John J. Whitworth 66, of Halifax passed away at his home on Friday July 6th 2012 from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Jack as he was known by his family and friends, was the devoted husband of Marie L. (Ekman) Whitworth and the son of the late Frederic and Mary (Hannan) Whitworth. Born, raised, and educated in Brockton he had been a resident...
Janet S. Schiffer Hall
Jun 30, 2012
Janet S. Schiffer (Hall) of Hanover passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was 70 years old. Complete obituary to follow Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home in Hanson
Barbara Kezer
Jun 28, 2012
Barbara Kezer of Halifax died on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Stoughton. She was 60 years old. Funeral services will be private Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home in Hanson
Martin F. Craven
Jun 26, 2012
Martin F. Craven formerly of Hanson and Brockton passed away on June 26, 2012 at Falmouth Hospital. Mr. Craven was 83 years old. He was the husband of his first wife, the late Dorothea Craven (Edwards) and his second wife, the late Marion Hannigan (Ferry). Martin leaves behind his children Martin J. Craven of Tewksbury and Mary McKiernan of Wareham....
Earle Calderwood
May 31, 2012
Earle Calderwood of Halifax died on May 29, 2012 at the Radius Healthcare Center in Plymouth. He was 90 years old. He was born in Dorchester; son of the late Philip P. and Bessie E. (Norman) Calderwood. He attended Boston Schools and was a WWII Veteran of the US Army. He was employed at the Quincy Shipyard and worked for...
Thedore P. Boyd
May 17, 2012
Thedore P. Boyd of Duxbury passed away on May 17, 2012 at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. Mr. Boyd was 92 years old. Cremation will take place at Duxbury Crematory in Duxbury, MA and services will follow at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St. Hanson, MA 02341.
Jean M. Higgins
May 8, 2012
Jean Marie Higgins (Borges), 71 of Hanson passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012. She was the loving mother of Dana Higgins and his wife Ginger of Augusta, Georgia and Jay Higgins and his wife Jo-Anna of Plymouth, MA. Jean was the loving Grandmother of 3 granddaughters; Ashley Higgins, Perri Higgins and Allison Higgins. Ms. Higgins leaves behind her sister...
Marion Lois Driscoll
Apr 27, 2012
Marion Lois Driscoll, 82, of Poway, California passed away on April 15, 2012. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 1, 2012 in Milton Cemetery in Milton, Massachusetts at 10:00 am. Arrangements under the care of Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St. Hanson, Massachusetts 02341.
Robert J. Fisher
Apr 24, 2012
The Fisher family invites folks to a Prayer Service at the funeral home on Saturday April 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Robbie's life will be held until 2:00 pm. Arrangements made by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St HANSON, MA.
Gilbert W. Hammond
Apr 20, 2012
Gilbert W. Hammond Gilbert passed on April 20, 2012 to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Brockton, Mass, September 5, 1938, formerly of Hanson, Massachusetts and Bradenton, Florida. Husband of Marion S. Hammond (Williamson) of Bradenton, FL for 51 years. Loving father 4 daughters Lynn Burns and her husband John of Loudonville, NY, Michelle M. Enzinger and her...
Charles O. Brady
Apr 17, 2012
Charles O. Brady of Hanson Passed away at his home on Tuesday April 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (MacAulay) Brady. Loving father of Joanne Brady of Hanson and the late Diane Kruger. Brother of Louise Brady of Quincy and Barbara Owens of Braintree. Grandfather of Betty Jo Eosue...
Clemence "Clemmie" Mclaughlin Turner Locke
Apr 10, 2012
Clemence "Clemmie" (Turner, McLaughlin) Locke, 91, of Hanson, died Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 At Bay Path Rehabilitation Center in Duxbury, MA. She was the wife of the late Bernard L. McLaughlin Sr. and the late Clifton S. Locke. Born and raised in Hanover , Clemmie was the daughter of the late Leslie N. Turner and Flora St George, Turner....
Frances R. Niland
Mar 30, 2012
Frances R. Niland of Hanson formerly of South Boston passed away on March 30, 2012 at the age of 76. Mrs. Niland was the beloved wife of John F. Niland of Hanson. She was the loving mother of John Niland of E. Bridgewater, Theresa McGovern of Plympton and Donna Folan of Hanson. Frances was the proud grandmother of Ashley Dorethy...
Jean Jacques Rivard
Mar 28, 2012
Jean Jacques Rivard of Middleboro, originally from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada passed away at Nemasket Nursing Home on March 28, 2012. Mr. Rivard will have services at a later date. Arrangements handled under the care of Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St. Hanson, MA 02341.
Evan M. Peterson
Mar 24, 2012
Evan M. Peterson of Rockland, formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. He was 37 years old. He was born in Brockton; loving son of Sandra Peterson (Huntress) of Rockland and Alan Peterson. He was the beloved brother Eric S. Peterson and his wife Peg of Carver and Ethan A. Peterson and his wife Kim of Whitman....
Ann Rita Turner
Mar 20, 2012
Ann Rita Turner passed away on Tuesday March 20, 2012 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home. Mrs. Turner was 87. All services are private. Arrangements handled by the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St Hanson, MA 02341.
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