Obituaries

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...

Nov 27, 2022

Baby girl  Frankie Diane Reed passed Sunday November 27, 2022. Daughter of Kayla M. Dennehy and Thomas E. Reed.

A Graveside service was held at Fern Hill Cemetery on Friday.  Arrangements were made with Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington St., Hanson, MA

Nov 20, 2022

Chapman — Clare Anne Kenney, 96, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Notre Dame Convalescent Home, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Clare was born on Jan. 23, 1926, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to John Henry Kenney and Rena Alice English. She graduated from Radcliffe College in 1947.

In the early 50s, Clare handled public relations for Robert R....

Nov 18, 2022

Robert F. Donnelly 84 of Hanson passed away at his home on Friday morning November 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Janice C. (Williams) Donnelly.

The loving father of Jennifer Carter and her husband Scott of Williamsburg, VA and Patricia Donnelly of Hanson. Brother of Paul A. Donnelly of Mansfield and John C. Donnelly of...

Nov 13, 2022

John B. Craig, age 74, of Hanson, MA., formerly of Stoughton, MA., passed away on November 13, 2022 at Brockton Hospital.

Born 9/29/1948 in Brockton, MA, son of the late Franklin Craig Junior and the late Helen (Corkum) Craig, John graduated from Stoughton High School. Prior to retiring, John worked as an automotive mechanic.

John...

Nov 8, 2022

Marybeth Burns, 49 of Marshfield, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 8th, 2022. Born in Dorchester, MA on March 6th, 1973. She was the daughter to Gary Burns of Randolph and the late Pauline (Phinney) Timulty.

Marybeth leaves behind her daughter Jacqulyn Walorz of Braintree, MA, father Gary Burns of Randolph, her sisters Stephanie Kelley of...

Nov 6, 2022

Beverly J.Craig of Hanson, MA, age 79, passed away at Brockton Hospital on November 6, 2022. Born on October 23, 1943. Beverly was the wife of John B. Craig who passed away November 13, 2022. (John's obituary also appears on the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home website). Beverly was the daughter of the late Fred and Eleanor MacNeil of Hanson. Prior...

Nov 3, 2022

Richard James Flinn, age 74, of Canton, passed away November 3, 2022, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Milton, MA.  Rich was born September 28, 1948 in Boston, MA.  He was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and University of Massachusetts, earning a degree in Biology. He furthered his education in Business at Bentley University. He was...

Nov 1, 2022

Thomas Joseph Deyesso 78 of Halifax passed away on Tuesday November1, 2022. He is the Beloved husband of Tangra B. (Holzworth) Deyesso. Loving father of Vernisha A. Deyesso of Halifax. Grandfather of Kaelani B.A. and Deyesso Champignie both of Halifax.

A graveside service will be held at Central Cemetery (Rte. 106) in Halifax on Saturday November 12,...

Oct 18, 2022

John Alfred Robinson Sr., 82, of Rockland, MA, was born at Hyannis Hospital in Massachusetts on June 11, 1940, and passed away peacefully in Weymouth, MA on October 18, 2022, following an illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Alice Lingham Robinson Chesbro and Forrest David Robinson of Orleans, MA and David Robinson, an older brother.  He is survived...

Oct 17, 2022

Ernest Edward Jutras, known by his friends as Ernie, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Oct. 17th.  He was born on Nov. 18, 1940.  The eldest of 2 children of the late Wilfred C. Jutras and Frances D. (Robicheau), and brother of the late Wilfred R. Jutras.

Ernie enlisted in the US Naval Reserves In June...

Sep 25, 2022

Keefe, Darlene, 53, of Weymouth and Norton, died peacefully on September 25, 2022 at the Bay Path Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Duxbury after a long illness, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of Diane Keefe of Weymouth, and the late Daniel Keefe of Foxboro. She was predeceased by her former husband, Michael Fitzgerald of Norton, and is...