Obituaries

May 11, 2024

Patrick R Killeen of Hanson formally of Dorchester passed away after a brief illness on May 11. He was the loving Husband of Jennifer Killeen. Devoted Father to Caitlin Killeen.  Son of the late Bill and Kathleen Killeen of Ireland. Patrick also leaves behind his brother Stephen Killeen, brother-in-law Ben Stanton, and his wife Alison.  Mother-in-law Alice Stanton and...

Apr 22, 2024

Alice R. Dzierzeski passed away peacefully on April 22nd at the age of 82. A devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her four children, Michael Dzierzeski of Cape Coral FL, Michelle Abbott of Hanover, MA, Richard Dzierzeski of Woodsville, NH and Marie Minihan of Hanover, MA. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren (who...

Apr 15, 2024

Pauline (Polly) M. Pepe, 83 a lifelong resident of Hanson. Daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (DeAngelis) Pepe of Hanson has passed away from a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's. She is survived by her sister-in-law Jean (Flett) Pepe, wife of her late brother Thomas Pepe Sr. Of Hanson. Nephew Thomas Pepe Jr and wife Gail of West Bridgewater,...

Apr 13, 2024

Sheila Ann Smith

Sheila Ann Smith (Styles) of Hanson, MA, 83, passed away after a brief illness on April 13, 2024. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Sheila warmed rooms whenever she entered, and talking with her family and friends was her favorite way to spend time. She loved making jewelry and also...

Apr 12, 2024

Walter M. (Gator) Gurry,65 of Hanson passed away suddenly at his home on April 12th, 2024. He was born in Brockton May 19th 1958 to the late John H. Gurry and Dorothy E. (Hutchins)  Gurry . "the Gator" spent most of his life in Hanson, graduating from Whitman Hanson Regional High School. He went on to work at Litecontrol...

Mar 24, 2024

Collins, Martin P.  "Marty" Of Dorchester, MA Retired Norwood Firefighter, Local 1631 Past Union President. Passed away unexpectedly on March 24 2024, at age of 70

Loving Husband of Barbara (Gagne) Collins. Loving Father of Michael and Erin Collins of MD and Daniel of Dorchester ma, Adoring Grandfather of Michael Jr. of CT and Gabriella of MD...

Mar 22, 2024

Lois J. Lanzillotta, formerly of Hanover, passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Lanzillotta of Hanover. Mother of 4 Girls, Kim M. Lanzillotta and her late Wife Nancy White of Brewster, Jill D. Lanzillotta of Marshfield, Carol A. Lanzillotta and her Husband Russell M. Provost of...

Feb 13, 2024

Ruth E. (Heine) Busche passed away peacefully at home on February 13th with her daughters, Ann Marie and Nancy, by her side.  The daughter of Otto and Catherine (Heyd) Heine, Ruth was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Greenfield, MA early in life and finally settled in the Hough's Neck section of Quincy, MA.  She fell for a sailor...

Feb 12, 2024

June E. Austin of Halifax, MA (formally of Hingham and Quincy) passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at the age of 95. Wife of the late William T. Austin.  She was the daughter of the late Gustav and Doris Sanford of Quincy. June was born in Rhode Island and was raised in Quincy where she met her childhood...

Feb 8, 2024

John Henry Hartford, Jr.

April 24, 1966-February 8, 2024

As I start writing this, I cannot be more at peace and wanted to start this before John passes onto the other side.  He is finally letting himself go, tonight before dinner he slipped into a peaceful coma.  Still on this side, and as I was...

Feb 3, 2024

William D. S. Alger, also known as Bill, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 94 in Halifax, MA. He was born on April 24, 1929, in Brockton, MA. Bill was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Ernestine "Tina" Inman Alger, his sons William...

Feb 1, 2024

Marjorie "Margie" Irene Baker Jr.

March 22, 1953 - February 1, 2024

Marjorie "Margie" Baker, 70, passed away after a short and arduous battle with lung cancer on February 1st.

Margie was born on March 22, 1953, to the late Robert W. Baker Sr. and Marjorie I. Baker (Martin) Sr. in Brockton, MA....

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara Anne (Lane) Roberts, formerly of Hanson died on January 28, 2024 at the age of 82. She was the wife of the late Thomas B Roberts of Hanson. Mother of Jennifer Roberts and her wife Teri Buttner of Holbrook and Kenneth Roberts and his wife Michelle of Fort Myers Fl. Sister of Kathy Massi of Myrtle Beach SC...

Jan 21, 2024

Pamela-Ann Finch Tallent

March 23, 1977 - January 21, 2024

Forever 46 years young

Pamela passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in her sleep, at just 46 years old. Pamela always wanted to uplift those around her by speaking joy, and instilling positivity and love into them, even when she didn't have any to...

Jan 12, 2024

Jerzy Cholewinski of Hanson was 2 weeks' shy of his 92nd Birthday. He passed into eternal life surrounded by family on January 12,2024.

He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years Halina (Weglinski) Cholewinski.

Jerzy is survived by his two daughters Diane Skerritt and husband Bruce, and Patricia Cholewinski. His sister Mary (Cholewinski) Clougherty...

Dec 27, 2023

Stephanie A. (Heintz) McSweeney  R.N., 78

Stephanie A. (Heintz) McSweeney, 78 a 48-year resident of Hanson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on December 27, 2023.

She is predeceased by her late parents Joseph and Anna Heintz (Baker) and her sister Esther Carota.  She is survived by her loving husband...

Dec 21, 2023

Dennis Keith Gibbons, 64, of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away on December 21, 2023, suddenly at his home in Hull. Dennis was born at Dixon Army Base Hospital in New Jersey.  Dennis grew up in Hull and was a "Village Kid" who graduated from Hull High School in 1978. After High School Dennis enlisted and proudly served in the USAF...

Dec 10, 2023

June 1, 1941 - December 10, 2023

Paul Shiverick Finch, 82, husband of the late Kathleen Finch of Halifax, passed away December 10, 2023.

He is survived by his 7 children, Martin Finch and wife Margo of Sandwich, Brenda O'Keefe and husband John of Plymouth, Thomas Finch and wife Gloria of Duxbury, Paul Finch and...

Nov 18, 2023

Madelyn (Cookie) Winn Passed away peacefully on Saturday November 18th at her home in Hanson Mass. After a long battle with Dementia.  Cookie lived in Somerville for many years before moving down to Hanson Mass with her daughter Nancy.

Madelyn was the daughter of Helena and Timothy Cronin of Melrose Mass. She is predeceased by her husband...

Nov 4, 2023

D. Marie (Colwell) Christensen, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Bay Path in Kingston at the age of 94, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Marie was the daughter of the late Wesley and Helen Colwell of Needham. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, originally from Randolph, and grandson, Jason Christensen....