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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.
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Maceacheran Burke
Mar 19, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" J. (MacEacheran) Burke of Hanson formerly of Weymouth passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at her home. She was 67 years old. She was born in Weymouth daughter of the late Stanley and Roberta (Rose) MacEacheran. She was the wife of Leonard Burke of Hanson and mother of Patrick T. Burke of Whitman and Erin E. Burke...
William J. Prendergast
Mar 18, 2012
William J. Prendergast of Hingham died on March 18, 2012 at South Shore Hospital. Funeral Services will be private Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home in Hanson
Arthur Stetson
Feb 29, 2012
Arthur Stetson, 79 of Hanson passed away at his home on February 29, 2012. He was the father of Arthur Dennis Stetson, Kim Salvatori, Daniel Stetson, Mark Stetson, and Clint Stetson Mr. Stetson was the grandfather of 6 Grandchildren and a Great-Grandfather of 2 Great-Grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Sylvia, and predeceased by his brother the late Marshall...
Elizabeth W. Wood Alger
Feb 28, 2012
[gallery] Elizabeth W. Wood (Alger) of Halifax, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. She was born in Brockton daughter of the late Roland W. and Catherine (Stoddard) Alger. She was the beloved wife of the late Myron G. Wood Jr. and the adoring mother of Bruce...
John R. Klerowski
Feb 22, 2012
John R. Klerowski, 76, of Halifax, formerly of Dorchester passed away on February 22, 2012 at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. John was the loving husband of Mary (Sheehan) Klerowski of Halifax. John was the beloved father of Laura Higgins and her husband Jason of Halifax and Alan Klerowski of Halifax. Mr. Klerowski is also survived by his twin granddaughters Ashlyn...
Paul J. Dias
Feb 20, 2012
Hanson- Paul Joseph Dias, age 73 of Hanson, passed away February 16 at South Shore Hospital following a period of failing health. Born March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Helen Dias (McKendry). He was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton High School, class of 1956. He also received his BS in Engineering from...
Charles Lewis
Feb 19, 2012
Charles Louis passed away at Kindred Hospital in Stoughton, MA surrounded by his family. Full service details for Mr. Lewis are soon to follow. Charles' arrangements are under the care of Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home of Hanson, Massachusetts.
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