Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

Daphne Mae Egan, 58, passed away peacefully at home June 17th. She is survived by her daughter Heather Egan, sisters Wendy (Egan) Corvello, Jody (Egan) Geloran, Correy Egan, and Sara Egan and her brothers Todd Egan and Patrick Egan, her father James Egan and stepmother Cathy Dipasqua Egan. She was the eldest daughter of James Egan and Constance (Egan)...

May 28, 2023

Jeffrey Michael Bean, 31, of Halifax, formerly of Lakeville and Bridgewater, finished his brave battle with brain cancer on May 28th 2023. He was the loving son of Carla (Amico) Bean of Taunton and Kevin Bean and his wife Stacey (Selman-Kean) Bean of Bridgewater. Courageous brother of Andrew Bean, his wife Lindsey (Cobb) Bean and doting uncle to his...

May 23, 2023

Kathleen Ann Faiella RN, DNS, CDONA 70, of Hanson, MA passed away on May 23, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Patrick Faiella of Hanson, MA, her two children Annmarie Faiella of Boston, MA and Ryan Faiella of Hanson, MA, her granddaughters Madison and Hailey of Waltham, MA, her brother John McNeil and...

May 17, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Jean Lorraine (Tangstrom) Rudolph of Hough's Neck, Quincy; on May 17, 2023, she was 90. She was known to many as "Mitzie"

Jean was the loving mother of eight, her surviving children Barbara, Chesley, Maryann, Brenda, and Beth, predeceased by her children Donald, Joseph, and Jean. She was a...

May 12, 2023

Gerald John "Jerry" McCarthy passed suddenly on March 15, 2022 of heart failure. His beloved wife of 63 years, Myra Marie (Vadney) McCarthy had passed peacefully in hospice of Alzheimer's disease and kidney failure on November 21, 2020.

Jerry was born the younger of two children to Elizabeth (Meehan) and James McCarthy in Somerville, MA, on July...

May 11, 2023

Robert Krumscheid of Spencer, MA,(formerly of Braintree and Middleboro, MA) passed away peacefully surrounded in love by his family.

Beloved husband of Noreen (Webb) for over 60 years. Cherished father of Virginia Iadonisi of Bethlehem, NH, Linda and Adam Shuman of Spencer, MA, Jean Kelley and Robert Krumscheid, Jr., both of Middleboro, MA. Adored grandfather of Kristine,...

Apr 29, 2023

Nigel Harling of Pembroke, MA passed away on April 29, 2023 after a nearly two year struggle with mesothelioma cancer.

Nigel was born on February 7,1944 in London.  He was raised in post war England traveling by bicycle to school then motorbike to Woolwich Polytechnic (now The University of Greenwich) where he met his wife Anne Soubry...

Apr 26, 2023

Marlene F Wilbur, 78, of Duxbury, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a short illness. She was born to the late Nelson and Rose Ewell. She was a loving sister to the late Melvin Ewell and Richard Ewell. Marlene will be remembered for her unconditional love and devotion to her family. Her love for...

Apr 9, 2023

Janinia Ferguson was born a century and a year ago in Cambridge Massachusetts to Polish immigrants, Albert and Mary Chrusciel.  Taught to love and respect all living things, she went on to demonstrate her honest and empathic nature in all her endeavors.  She loved to create and passed her skills in knitting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing onto her daughters...

Apr 4, 2023

Thomas E. Mills, 58 of Hanson formerly of Marshfield passed away April 4, 2023.  He is survived by his mother Mary (Fontaine) Turner and the late William Risko.  His significant other of 40 years Ann-Marie Martin.  Brother of William A. Risko, Theresa Risko, Richard Turner, Leslie Fabrizio and the late David and Daniel Turner.  Uncle of Debbie and Donald...

Mar 17, 2023

Arthur Renwick McIntyre, age 89 of Pembroke, Massachusetts died peacefully March 17, 2023 after a brief illness at home surrounded by his loving family.

Arthur was born August 11, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to the United States in 1963 with his family.  He served in the British Army for two years and was stationed in...

Mar 11, 2023

Barbara R. (Tullock) Harkins of Hanover and Hanson passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023 at the age of 106.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Harkins.  Loving mother of Barry Jocelyn of Hanover.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 W. Washington St., Hanson, MA.

Mar 9, 2023

Simmonds, Vincent E. 12/6/1942-3/9/2023 Vincent, "Vinny" E. Simmonds of Hanson, MA Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 9 2023. He joins his parents, Omar and Marguerite Simmonds, his siblings Paul, Omar T., Nancy and the top half of his thumb. He is survived by his wife, Penelope (Mullen), His sisters, Shirley Jones, Jean Delaney...

Mar 4, 2023

William Albert Place "Bill" passed away Saturday March 4, 2023 at the age of 73 after a brief illness. Bill was born January 3, 1950 and was the son of Wesley and Dorothy Place. Bill grew up in Hanson, Massachusetts. His siblings include late brother Wesley, Brother Wayne and wife Mariellen of Rochester, sister Wendy and husband Ray Brodeur...

Feb 28, 2023

William A. Kressler, age 64, of Hanson, MA, passed peacefully, on February 28th, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Boston, he grew up in Pembroke and has lived in Hanson for the past 15 years. A career finish carpenter, his eye for detail created meticulous work. Bill loved camping, his two favorite places being Ellis...

Feb 21, 2023

James Bond passed away suddenly at his home in Halifax on February 21, 2023, at the age of 69.  He was the son of the late Elvin Haywood Bond, the late Katherine Motley Bond, brother of the late Laura Bond, and father of the late Kris Bond.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Hayden Bond, sister Jean Finley...

Feb 18, 2023

Joan E. (Harron) Palsson of Duxbury passed away suddenly Saturday February 18, 2023 at the age of 83. Daughter of William and Miriam Harron, she was born January 21, 1940 and raised in Quincy, Mass. While growing up, she met her best friend and future husband, Jonathon Palsson. They lived in Duxbury, Mass for 54 years, but they also...

Feb 8, 2023

Gail Christine (Nihill) Gronlund, 82 Gail passed on February 8, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Hanson, Gail was the daughter of the late Maxine and Leo Nihill. In addition to her husband Edward, she is survived by her 3 children; Kurt and his wife Christine of Berkley, Nanette and her husband...

Feb 4, 2023

William S. Taylor Jr. age 77 of Hanover, passed away on Saturday February 4, 2023. Son of the late William S. Taylor Sr.  and Doris L. ( Ford ) Taylor. Brother of the late Carol Vaughan and her husband Robert of Whitman and Everett C. Taylor of Cathedral, CA. Uncle of Wendy Solari of Kingston. Also survived by his...

Feb 3, 2023

Louise ( Dill ) Pitts of Hanson age 76 passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth on Friday February 3, 2023. She was the Daughter of the late Ralph B. and Sarah E. (Smith) Dill.  Loving Mother of Charlene M. Trudelle of Marshfield. Sister of Richard Dill of Brockton, the late Ralph Dill of VA, late Virginia...