Obituaries

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...

Jan 30, 2023

William E. Twigg of Hull, Mass., passed away on Monday, January 30th, 2023.  He was 52.  He was the loving and extremely devoted son of William F. and Patrice J. Twigg of Hull.  William, "Billy" (and also lovingly referred to as "Willy") was born in South Boston and raised in Hull. In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Jan 29, 2023

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Mary G. Weckbacher, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away after a short illness.  She was 67 years old.  Born to Elizabeth (Linehan) Weckbacher and Theodore L. Weckbacher, Sr., in the City of Boston in 1955.  Mary graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School and Cypress College and went on to have...

Jan 21, 2023

Margaret L. (Reid) Bernardo of Middleboro, formerly of Hanson, died peacefully on Hospice at Brockton Hospital on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  She was 93 years old.  Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Scagliarini) Reid.  She was the beloved wife of the late Adelino "Lenny" Bernardo.  Loving mother of Beth Stafford and her...

Dec 29, 2022

Georgia Jean (Savage) Hoder of Hanson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  Beloved friend of the late William "Bill" Beguerie, loving mother of John Hoder and his wife Lusana, grandmother of Joyce Hoder, and aunt of Tracey Myers and her husband Alan of Colorado.  She was the sister of the late Dorothy Delano of Braintree. Jean...

Dec 17, 2022

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of our dear brother, son, partner, friend, Richard M. Walker, who passed away December 17,2022 at the age of 67 in Madison, IN formerly of Pembroke. Predeceased by his son Michael R. Walker, and his father Earle G. Walker. Survived by his loving mother Elaine M. Walker, brother James...

Dec 16, 2022

Melissa Marie Barkowsky, 42 years old, born in Boston and raised in Hanover passed away on December 16t.h  She will be truly missed by her beloved daughter Ava and Ava's devoted dad Michael Gallagher. She is also survived by her parents William and Karen Barkowsky of Hanover , her brother William and wife Laurie of Kingston, her brother Sean...

Dec 14, 2022

Tracy Lewis Hoffman, 57yrs old of Halifax MA, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2022.

Tracy had endured many health challenges over the years, including multiple battles with cancer, diabetes and the loss of his sight back in 2018.

Tracy is the son of the late Lewis Hoffman of Wisconsin and Irene (Kodinski) Hoffman of...

Dec 8, 2022

Anne (Close) Haskell, 89, and a lifelong resident of Hanson, passed away on December 8th, after a period of declining health. She was born on December 6, 1933, daughter of Elsie (Gorham) Close and John Close. Anne was a graduate of Wheelock College with a degree in teaching.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Ken and...

Dec 3, 2022

Matthew Perry of Pembroke, MA, passed away on December 3, 2022, at the age of 43. Matt  was born on January 22, 1979, in Pembroke, the town he loved to grow up in and happily  returned to in 2019 with his own family. Matt graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1997  and liked to boast about his time...