Obituaries

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...

Sep 20, 2022

Joyce E. Hammond formerly of Hanson passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2022 at the age of 74. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Cobbett) Hammond. Sister of Rita Maliff of Duxbury and the late William Hammond.

A graveside service will be held at Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson on Friday September...

Sep 12, 2022

Paula Fryar Swartz, 84, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 surrounded by family, in her loving home with a view to the garden and birds.  She was a breast cancer survivor of 30 years, who fought small cell lung cancer for a year and a half.  During that time, Paula was independent, resilient and brave.  Her strong sense...

Sep 3, 2022

William (Billy) McGivney of Boston,Ma. died unexpectedly on September 3, 2022. He was 66 years old.

Born in Arlington,Massachusetts , he was the son of Marlene F. McGivney and the late William R. McGivney ,Sr. He was beloved brother to Lea Bouchard of Carver,Ma.,Paul McGivney of Hawley,Pa., Sarah Turner and her husband David of San Diego, Ca....

Aug 21, 2022

Elvert Albion Randall and known by most as ' Al ' of East Bridgewater passed away peacefully on Sunday August 21st.  He was born on May 19, 1929, the eldest of 3 children of the late Everett and Gladys (MacKay) Randall, and brother of John Randall of Avondale, Arizona, and the late Barbara Farrar of Maine.

Al...

Aug 9, 2022

Phyllis Jean Reed (Hobson) Age 77, of Bridgewater MA, formerly of Duxbury MA, Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on August 9,2022. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years Edward J Reed Sr. of Bridgewater, and their six children. Edward J Reed Jr. of Bridgewater, Deborah J Reed of Florida, Timothy J Reed of Bridgewater,...

Aug 9, 2022

Victoria E.P. (Wilson) Taylor of Hanson passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2022 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren E. Taylor. Daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Goerge) Wilson. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Taylor) Berube and her husband Kevin, Edwin Taylor, Warren Taylor lll, Lisa Taylor, Robert Taylor, Celia Yates...

Aug 4, 2022

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Beverly Rose Winders, loving wife and mother of 3 children died peacefully at home.  Born in Quincy, MA to the late Joseph P. Alfano and Helen D. (Young) Alfano.  Sister to the late Charles Alfano.  Married to the love of her life for more than 35 years, the late Myron E. Winders, Sr.  They...

Jul 31, 2022

Frank S. Pupek Jr. of Hanson passed away on July 31st. at the age of 83.  Services will be private.

Jul 26, 2022

Shirley M. (Rackley) Lonergan of Hanson age 99 passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022. She was the wife of the late Raymond S. Lonergan and the daughter of the late William H. and Marion (Garfield) Rackley. Born in Portsmouth, NH, she moved to Elizabeth NJ where she attended school and graduated from Brattin High School in 1939. She...