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Frances  R. Niland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Arthur Turner Jr

Arthur Turner Jr

Jan 5, 2012

Arthur Turner Jr. of Hanson passed away on December 22, 2011 at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was 79 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (DeYoung) Turner. He was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Catherine (Gillis) Turner, and the loving father of Lana M. Ruel of Marshfield, Arthur Turner, III. of...

Donna L. Frank Murray

Donna L. Frank Murray

Nov 29, 2011

Donna L. Frank (Murray) of Hanson died on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at her home. She was 72 years old. She was born in Weymouth; daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Greer) Murray. She was the wife of Robert A. Frank of Hanson and mother of Robert Frank Jr. of Kingston, David Frank of Kingston, and the...

Charlotte R. Howes Snow

Charlotte R. Howes Snow

Nov 11, 2011

(April 1, 1922 - November 11, 2011)

Charlotte R. Howes (Snow) of Bridgewater died on Friday, November 11, 2011 at her home.

Obituary to follow Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 West Washington St. (at rte 58) Hanson.

John F. Phelan Ii

John F. Phelan Ii

Nov 5, 2011

(August 29, 1986 - November 5, 2011) John F. Phelan II of Halifax lost his battle with drug addiction that he fought for several years on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was 25 years old. He was born in Boston; loving son of David M. and Pamela L. (Alves) Phelan of Halifax. He was the beloved father of...

Gregory Stahl

Gregory Stahl

Nov 4, 2011

(November 20, 1957 - November 4, 2011) Gregory Stahl of Brockton died on November 4, 2011 at Brockton Hospital. She was 53 years old.

Funeral Services will be private Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home in Hanson

Vera L. Reese Chapman

Vera L. Reese Chapman

Oct 31, 2011

(June 6, 1917 - October 31, 2011) Vera L. Reese (Chapman) of Kingston formerly of Canada died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Wingate at Silver Lake in Kingston. She was 94 years old. She was born in Canada; daughter of the late Everett and Eva (Waring) Chapman. She was the mother of Eva June Smith and her...

Alice C. Hatch

Alice C. Hatch

Oct 19, 2011

(January 17, 1917 - October 19, 2011) Alice C. Hatch of Hanson died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Longmeadow Nursing Home in Taunton. She was 94 years old. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Hatch Sr. and the mother of David A. Gill of West Bridgewater and the late Frank M. Gill, Charles T. Hatch...

Gayle M Devine

Gayle M Devine

Gayle M. Devine of Hanson passed away peacefully on May 16th after a lengthy illness at the age of 74. Formerly of Roslindale and was the daughter to the late William & Gertrude Creelman, she lived in Hanson for almost the last 55 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved spending time...

John A Kilgarriff

John A Kilgarriff

John ( Jack ) A. Kilgarriff passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Eulalia ( Kay ) Kilgarriff. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Cronin. He was the cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack found his professional calling working for the State as an Engineer. He loved...

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