Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

Jeffrey Richard Gray (01/16/1956–07/12/2024)

GRAY, Jeffrey R., Age 68, of Upton, passed away on July 12th, 2024, after a sudden illness. Jeffrey is survived by his children Christopher Gray of Medway, MA; Joshua Gray and his wife Annie of Whitman, MA; Cheryl Lawler Gray and her husband John of Sammamish, WA; and his sister Lynn and niece...

Jul 8, 2024

Edna Louise (Mitchell) Green died peacefully with her family by her side, at the age of 83 in Brockton Massachusetts on Monday, July 8, 2024. Edna was born in Halifax MA in 1940. Her parents were Henry Mitchell and Doris Mitchell and she grew up in Whitman, MA. She met her husband Joseph R. Green of 58 years in...

Jul 2, 2024

Vivian Karin Mills, 90, of Wareham, died on 7/2/24 after a long illness, at Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro. Vivian was the wife of the late William A. Mills.

Born to Swedish immigrants Knut G. Nelson and Anna H. (Persson) Nelson, Vivian and her beloved sister Evelyn were raised in Braintree and E. Braintree. (Vivian looked up...

Jun 30, 2024

MacKinnon, Robert B.

Of Marshfield, formerly of Neponset, died June 30 at 86 years old, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Mary G. (Flaherty) MacKinnon, he was a retired Boston firefighter with Engine 3.

Son of the late Ralph A., a Boston Fire lieutenant with Engine 10, and Lucille Irene (LeMay) MacKinnon....

Jun 14, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Barbara Jean "Bea" (MacPherson) Finch of Pembroke, MA. She was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She died peacefully on June 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after...

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...