Obituaries

Jun 14, 2024

Joan Marie Powers (Keith) of Hanson passed away peacefully with her family on June 14, 2024, at the age of 83 years old.  She was the daughter of Harry and Katherine Keith of Holbrook, Mass.  She was raised with an older sister Ann and a brother Robert.

Joan went to Bridgewater State University with a degree in...

Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, surrounded by his family, Kevin Winters Belmore, of Hanson, Massachusetts, died peacefully following a period of failing health. He was 35 years old.

Born at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on February 22, 1989, Kevin was the son of Stephen and Carolyn (Winters) Belmore.

Kevin was a graduate of the...

May 29, 2024

Norma Jean Kent passed away on May 29th, 2024 after a brief illness, at the age of 95. She was a devoted wife until her husband passed away 8 years ago, and she remained a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Edna Delorme of NewIpswich, NH, her daughter Marsha Jean Leonard of Plymouth,...

May 28, 2024

Philip Pepin of Brockton  age 70 passed away May 28, 2024 at the Beth/Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston

Born August 19, 1953 in Brockton and lived all his life in Brockton. Services Private.

Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home in Hanson.

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...