Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home

Brian D. Dow, Sr.

September 11, 1940 - March 16, 2010

Brian D. Dow, Sr. 69 of Myrtle Beach, SC died on March 16, 2010 at his daughter’s home in Rockland, MA after a very brief illness. He was born in Boston, son of the late John and Margaret (Burke) Dow and was raised and educated in Dorchester. He was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on board the submarine USS Corsair SS435 from 1958 to 1962. After his active duty he became active...
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W. Gleason Walsh

July 25, 1918 - March 16, 2010

W. Gleason Walsh, 91 of Rockland died on March 16, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital after a period of failing health. He was born in Newton, son of the late Thomas and Hope (Conant) Walsh and was raised and educated in Cambridge and Weymouth graduating from Weymouth High School in 1936. Gleason has made his home in Rockland since 1955. In 1943 Mr. Walsh entered the military serving in the U.S...
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Agnes F. McLaughlin

June 16, 1910 - March 13, 2010

Agnes F. (Fanning) McLaughlin, 99 of Rockland died on March 13, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital. She was born in South Boston, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (McCurdy) Fanning and was raised and educated there. In her younger days, Agnes was a ballet dancer and well known radio singer. An avid reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast, she was known to be a vocal fan of both the Red Sox...
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Anthony Medeiros

March 30, 1959 - March 10, 2010

Anthony Medeiros, 50 of Norton died at his home on March 10, 2010. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Revere and Salem and had previously resided in Braintree, Randolph and N. Attleboro. He has made his home in Norton for the past 5 years. Tony had been employed for over 25 years as a sales consultant at Southbrook Auto Sales in E. Bridgewater. He was a car lover and...
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Stanley K. MacPhelemy

March 8, 1934 - March 10, 2010

Stanley K. MacPhelemy, 76 of Stoughton died at his home surrounded by his family and cared for by Old Colony Hospice. He was born in Abington, son of the late Donald and Ruth (Kierstead) MacPhelemy and was raised and educated there. He was a longtime Abington resident before retiring to Zephyrhills Fl. in 1995. He was a former employee of Brockton Edison and later E.U.A. which is now National...
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Helen M. Beadle

December 22, 1913 - March 8, 2010

Helen M. (Kurtz) Beadle, 97 of Abington died on March 8, 2010 at the Epic Nursing Home in Brewster after a period of failing health. She was born in Milton PA, daughter of the late Leroy and Blanche (Moser) Kurtz. She was an active member at the Abington Senior Center, and was on the Abington Council on Aging. She was also a member of the Women’s Fellowship at the United Church of Christ...
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Alice E. Krueger

January 23, 1925 - March 5, 2010

Alice E. (Whitehead) Krueger, 85 of Rockland died on March 5, 2010 after a period of failing health. Daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Richards) Whitehead she was raised and educated in Reading and Everett. Mrs. Krueger and her late husband founded New England Industrial Truck in Woburn where she worked in the accounting department for over 20 years. She also spent time working as a...
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James Jackson

January 16, 1961 - March 5, 2010

James Jackson, 49 of Rockland died on March 5, 2010 at the Boston Medical Center after a prolonged illness. He was born in Boston, son of the late Francis and Frances (McDonald) Jackson. James worked in the maintenance department at B.J’s for several years. Prior to working at B.J.’s he worked at the Boston Herald, and as a shuttle bus driver at Logan Airport. James was the brother of ...
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Evelyn B. McPhee

February 20, 1925 - March 2, 2010

Evelyn B. (Turner) McPhee, 85 of Halifax formerly of Rockland died on March 2, 2010 at Wingate at Silver Lake in Kingston after a period of failing health. She was born in Everett, daughter of the late Edgar B. and Clara M. (Sansom) Turner and was raised and educated in Malden. Mrs. McPhee was a longtime Rockland resident and moved to Halifax in 1981. Active in her church community, Evelyn...
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Howard E. Roberts

October 24, 1922 - February 23, 2010

Howard E. “Diddy” Roberts, beloved husband of 63 years to Florence “Eileen” (Anderson) Roberts, died on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital. He was 87 years old. Son of the late Edward and Gladys (Frederick) Roberts he was raised and educated in Pembroke and had resided in Norwell for the past 22 years. For nine years, Howard and his wife had lived in the Stetson...
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James F. Cavanagh

March 26, 1927 - February 21, 2010

James F. Cavanagh, 82 of Rockland died at his home on February 21, 2010 surrounded by his family and cared for by the Hospice of the South Shore. He was born in Boston, son of the late Charles and Josephine (Hennessey) Cavanagh. He and was raised by Mary "Mae" McCarthy and educated in South Boston graduating from the High School of Mechanical Arts. Jim was a Navy veteran of World War II. ...
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Anna F. Goggin

March 5, 1920 - February 13, 2010

Anna F. Spillane Goggin, 89, died peacefully with family by her side on February 13, 2010. Born in Boston of Irish parents, she had 4 brothers, Patrick Joseph, John, Thomas and Kevin all deceased. She lost her son John, 23, in 1975 and her husband John “Jerry” Gerard in 1976. She lived her life for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was selfless, caring, so funny and...
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Pamela J. Fisher

December 19, 1961 - February 13, 2010

Pamela J. (Harrison) Fisher, 47 of Rockland died on February 13, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital after being stricken at home. She was the daughter of Arlene (Callahan) Harrison of Rockland and the late Thomas Harrison. Pam was raised and educated in Rockland and attended Salem State College. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Samantha Fisher of OK, her fiance, David...
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Robert M. Gaffney

July 27, 1959 - February 12, 2010

Robert M. Gaffney, 50 of Abington died at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was born in Boston, son of Evelyn (Malo) Gaffney of Holbrook and the late James Gaffney. He was raised and educated in Holbrook graduating from Holbrook High School in 1977. Bob has made his home in Abington for the past 15 years and had been a coach in...
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Robert W. Regan

June 27, 1954 - February 12, 2010

Robert W. Regan, 55 of Rockland died on February 12, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after being stricken very suddenly. He was born in Boston, son of the late John and C. Lorraine ( Fuller) Regan and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a graduate of Rockland High School in 1972 where he was the captain of the first varsity hockey team at the school. A hockey...
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Bernard J. Dunphy

November 8, 1936 - February 5, 2010

Bernard J. Dunphy "Barney" entered into eternal life on February 5, 2010 surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Rockland. Barney was born in Boston, son of the late James and Mary (Harrington) Dunphy and was raised and educated in Dorchester. Barney has made his home in Rockland for the past forty one years. Barney was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Berlin, Germany. He worked...
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Robert V. D'Eramo, Jr.

July 1, 1944 - February 5, 2010

Robert V. D’Eramo, Jr. 65 of Rockland died on February 5, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital. He was born in Boston, son of the late Robert V. and Connie (Lena) D’Eramo, Sr. and was raised and educated in Neponset and Hyde Park. Mr. D’Eramo attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Robert retired in 2008 from Whitman Tool and Die Co. where he was a Quality Control Manager for...
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Jennie Berte

January 29, 1926 - February 5, 2010

Jennie Berte (Maimone), 84, of Rockland died on February 5, 2010 at the West Acres Nursing Facility in Brockton. She was born in Boston, daughter of the late Guisseppe and Liboria Maimone and was raised and educated in Everett. Jennie Loved cribbiage, bingo, and horses. She was also a great cook, and loved to prepare amazing meals for her family. Mrs. Berte was the mother of Linda Badmington...
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Gertrude "Betty" Stoddard

December 1, 1921 - February 2, 2010

Gertrude E. “Betty” (Grant) Stoddard, a longtime Hanover resident died on February 2, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital. She was born in Rockland, daughter of the late Alfred and Elsie (Saville) Grant and was raised and educated there graduating from Rockland High School. Betty had a long and distinguished career as the secretary to the Hanover Board of Health retiring several years ago....
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Donald O. Olson

July 3, 1945 - January 27, 2010

Donald O. “Donny” Olson of Whitman died on 27, 2010 after being stricken at his home. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late Osborne and Mary (Smith) Olson and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a member of the Class of 1963 at Rockland High school and participated on the football and track teams there. Mr. Olson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He had been employed for the...
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Arnold F. Laramee

February 10, 1933 - January 27, 2010

Arnold F. Laramee 76, of Rockland died on January 27, 2010 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Son of the late Wilfred and Emilla (Depatie) Laramee, he was born in Lawrence and graduated from Weymouth High School. He also attended Northeastern University. Mr. Laramee was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Arnold had a lengthy career in construction as a project manager...
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Ann M. Mooney

July 24, 1926 - January 26, 2010

Ann M. (Mallard) Mooney, 83 of Rockland died on January 26, 2010 at her home after a period of failing health. She was born on Prince Edward Island, daughter of the late James and Josephine (MacIntyre) Mallard and was raised and educated there. Ann moved to New York City in 1944, before she moved to Dorchester and eventually settled in Rockland where she would live for the next 44 years. She...
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Joshua W. R. Lyons

December 22, 1984 - January 26, 2010

Joshua W.R. Lyons 25 of Rockland died on January 26, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital. He was born in Stoughton son of Raymond E. and Teri L. (Briggs) Lyons of Rockland. He was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School in 2003 where he was a member of the varsity hockey team. Josh’s love for hockey endured and for the past several years he was an active participant...
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Victor A. Barbato

April 11, 1929 - January 23, 2010

Victor A. Barbato, 80, of Abington died on January 23, 2010 at his home after a period of failing health. He was born in Everett, MA, son of the late Rocco and Teresa Barbato. Victor was raised and educated in Everett. He received both his bachelors of science degree (1974) and later his masters degree (1977) from Fitchburg State College. Mr. Barbato began his career as an educator. He taught...
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Marjorie Prouty

April 10, 1915 - January 23, 2010

Marjorie W. (Marks) Prouty, 94 of Whitman died on January 23, 2010 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home. She was born in Rockland, daughter of the late Leslie and Grace Marks and was raised and educated there. Marjorie had been a Hanover resident since 1939. She worked for several years for the Town of Hanover as a Clerk in the Assessors Office. Mrs Prouty was an active member of the...
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Mary C. Danks

June 22, 1916 - January 18, 2010

Mary C. (Lavigne) Danks, 93, of Rockland died on January 18, 2010 at the Weymouth Healthcare Center. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada and was raised and educated there. She resided in Boston for several years before making her home in Rockland more than 35 years ago. Wife of the late Thomas Danks, she was the mother of Theresa Messina and her husband Robert of Florida, Mary Osborne and...
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Daniel William Vassily

September 12, 1942 - January 14, 2010

Daniel William Vassily, 67 of Rockland died on January 14, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Danny was born in Boston, the son of the late Daniel and Eleanor (Mahoney) Vassily. Brother of Kathleen Wheeler of Hanover, Eileen Casey and her husband Jack of Whitman, and Geri Foley and her husband Dan of Rockland. Father of Daniel W. Vassily, Jr. and Michele Vassily Lauer of Lynn....
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William Ulwick

October 24, 1919 - January 5, 2010

William “Bill” Ulwick, 90 of Abington died on January 5th, 2010 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a long battle with leukemia. In spite of his illness he was a familiar figure at his local gym where his family hosted his 90th birthday party in October. He was born in East Boston, son of the late Karl and Signe (Johanson) Ulwick and moved extensively around Boston and the...
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Gerald A. Pratt

July 8, 1945 - January 3, 2010

Gerald A. Pratt, 64 of Mansfield died on January 3, 2010 at the Brockton VA Medical Center after a period of failing health. He was born in Brockton son of the late Austin Pratt and Doris (Brown) Pratt of Halifax. He was raised and educated in Abington and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired 20 years ago as a designer with Subco Research Co. in W. Bridgewater. In addition to his...
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Mildred M. Power Lee

January 23, 1943 - December 31, 2009

Mildred M. (Hanbury) Power Lee, 66 of Hanover formerly of Mission Hill and Stoneham died on December 31, 2009 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. She was born in Boston, daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Norton) Hanbury and was raised and educated in the Mission Hill neighborhood. She was a graduate of the University of Southern New Hampshire. A former Stoneham resident,...
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Charles J. Brousseau

November 13, 1938 - December 28, 2009

Charles J. Brousseau, 70 of Weymouth died on December 28, 2009 at the Weymouth Healthcare Facility after a period of failing health. He was born in Peabody, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lemme) Brousseau and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy. Charles has made his home in Weymouth for the past 10 years. He was employed for many years...
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Beverly C. MacAllister

January 22, 1935 - December 27, 2009

Beverly C. (Hogquist) MacAllister, 74 of Hanover died on December 27, 2009 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She had been cared for by Norwell VNA Hospice. She was born in Laconia New Hampshire, daughter of the late Emil and Elva (Blake) Hogquist and was raised and educated in Boston. She a 1952 graduate of Girls High School in Boston. Mrs. MacAllister had made her home in...
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Edward J. Ahearn

December 24, 1939 - December 19, 2009

Edward J. Ahearn, 69 of Rockland died on December 18, 2009 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a very brief illness. He was born in Boston son of the late John and Mary (Daley) Ahearn and was raised and educated in the Dorchester section of the city. He was a graduate of Boston English High School. A longtime Dorchester resident he had previously made his home in Abington...
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Mary Acker

April 9, 1921 - December 18, 2009

Mary (MacTammany) Acker, 88 of Scituate died on Friday December 18, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital after a period of failing health. She was born in New York City daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Hess) MacTammany, Sr. and was raised and educated in Bloomfield, Ct. and Ballardvale, Ma. She has made her home in Scituate for the past 68 years. Mary was an Alto in the church choir for...
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Maureen Catherine Brady

September 28, 1939 - December 13, 2009

Maureen C. (Sullivan) Brady, 70 of Rockland died on Sunday December 13, 2009 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston following a period of failing health. She was born in Boston daughter of the late John and Marion (McTiernan) Sullivan and was raised and educated there. She has made her home in Rockland for the past 45 years. Maureen enjoyed travelling to New Hampshire and she was a...
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Kenneth E. Nelson

July 13, 1959 - December 11, 2009

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Nelson, 50 of Taunton formerly of Whitman and Rockland died on December 11, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late Walter W. and Agnes J. (Balonis) Nelson and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a graduate of Rockland High School. Kenny has made his home in Taunton for the past three years and prior to that he resided in...
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Mae Elaine Mann

February 25, 1916 - December 7, 2009

Mae Elaine (Janson) Mann, 93 of Jamaica Plain died on Monday December 7, 2009 at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland. She was born in Hanover, daughter of the late Solomon and Alma (Nikolasion) Janson and was raised and educated there graduating from the former Sylvester High School. Mrs. Mann went on to earn her LPN certification in nursing and worked for many years...
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Dorothy M Poore

September 23, 1928 - November 30, 2009

Dorothy M. (Hoxie) Poore, 81 of Rockland, died on November 30, 2009 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Facility. She was born in Brockton daughter of the late Elton and Dorothy (Sloan) Hoxie. She resided in Rockland for the past 32 years. An active member of the First Baptist Church in Abington, she taught Vacation Bible School for many years and participated in the Women’s Fellowship...
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Alfred T. King

January 25, 1932 - November 23, 2009

Alfred T. King, 77 of Rockland died at his home on Monday, November 23, 2009 surrounded by his family and friends while cared for by the Hospice of the South Shore. He was born in Boston, son of the late Louis S. and Geneva (LaMarche) King and was raised and educated in Dorchester. He was a graduate of Boston English High School and has made his home in Rockland for the past 52 years. He...
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Richard S. Jefferson

March 9, 1927 - November 20, 2009

Richard S. Jefferson, 82 a lifelong Hanover resident died on Friday November 20, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital after a period of failing health. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Charles and Maude (Murphy) Jefferson. He graduated from the former Sylvester High School and was also a graduate of Boston University. Mr. Jefferson had been employed for 37 years at IBM in Waltham as a...
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James P. Bell

November 13, 1967 - November 20, 2009

James P. Bell, 42 of Rockland died surrounded by his family at his home on November 20, 2009. He was born in Boston and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a 1986 graduate of South Shore Vocational Technical High School. Jim was the owner and operator of Paramount Environmental Co. in Braintree and had previously been employed at EWT Co. in Newton and SSC Inc. in Hingham. He was an...
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Pauline A. Cronin

May 8, 1932 - November 19, 2009

Pauline A. (Berard) Cronin, 77 of Rockland died on November 19, 2009 at the Coyne Healthcare Facility in Rockland. She was born in Quincy, daughter of the late George and Marie (Angers) Berard and was raised and educated there graduating from N. Quincy High School. She has made her home in Rockland for the past 48 years. Mrs. Cronin was a former member of the Holy Family Mothers Club and she...
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Nima Hadji-Ghafouri O'Reilly

October 18, 1982 - November 15, 2009

Nima Hadji-Ghafouri O’Reilly 26 of Rockland died on Sunday November 15, 2009 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was born in Lafayette, California to Mahmed and Frough Hadji-Ghafouri and has been raised and cared for in Rockland by his devoted adoptive parents Robert and Janet (Thayer) O’Reilly. Nima attended the Rockland Public Schools. In addition to his parents he is survived by his...
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Frank Anthony Imbruglia

August 28, 1942 - November 14, 2009

Frank Anthony Imbruglia, 67 of Taunton died November 14, 2009 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was born in Boston, son of the late Armand and Marguerite A. (Koughan) Imbruglia. He was raised and educated in South Boston and lived there for many years before moving to Taunton in 2002. Mr. Imbruglia worked as a Master Welder by trade, and was employed by Local #1121 of the Millwright...
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Ezila Caffagni DoCanto

September 7, 1938 - November 13, 2009

Ezila Caffagni DoCanto, 71 of Marshfield died on November 13, 2009 at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland after a period of failing health. She was born in Sao Paulo Brazil, daughter of the late Bonfiglio Caffagni and Stella (Bignardi) and was raised and educated in Brazil. Mrs. DoCanto had been living in the United States since 1967. She worked as a domestic...
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Russell W. Baker

January 18, 1923 - November 9, 2009

Russell W. Baker, 86 of Rockland died on November 9, 2009 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Facility. He was born in Quincy, son of the late Warren and Marie (Ellington) Baker and was raised and educated there graduating from Quincy High School. He was an Army-Air Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Baker has made his home in Rockland since 1962. Until his retirement in 1982, Russell had...
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Frederic A. Hatch

June 22, 1930 - November 6, 2009

Frederic A. Hatch, 79 of Abington died at the Brockton Hospital on November 6, 2009 after a period of failing health. He was born in Brockton, son of the late Vincent and Ada (Whitman) Hatch. He was raised and educated in Abington and was a lifelong resident of the town. Fred graduated from Abington High School, and was a Tri-Captain of the football team in 1947. Fred was a proud veteran of...
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Henry J. Golemme

September 9, 1923 - November 4, 2009

Henry J. Golemme, 86 of Rockland died surrounded by his family at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth on November 4, 2009. He was born in Pembroke, son of the late Guiseppe and Antonetta (Lanzillotta) Golemme. He was raised and educated in Rockland and was a lifelong resident of the town. Henry was a proud veteran of the armed services serving in the Navy during World War II. During the...
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Fred L. St. Onge

October 27, 1930 - November 3, 2009

Fred L. St. Onge, 79 a lifelong Rockland resident died on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital. He was born, raised and educated in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School in 1950. Fred was a Navy veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the U.S.S. Wren. He was a member and Past commander of the Abington Post VFW and served on many boards and committees there. He had...
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Virginia A. Pedersen

January 9, 1920 - October 30, 2009

Virginia A. (Culver) Pedersen, 89, of Abington, died on October 30, 2009 in her home. Virginia was born in Hartford CT daughter of the late Horatio and Frances (Packard) Culver, and was raised and educated in Abington graduating from Abington High School in 1937. During World War II, Mrs. Pedersen assisted the war effort by working as a welder at the Hingham Shipyards. After passing her Civil...
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Raymond R. Landreville

July 16, 1918 - October 30, 2009

Raymond R. Landreville, 91 of N. Dartmouth formerly of Rockland died at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford on October 30, 2009. He was born in New Bedford, son of the late Albini and Dorothy (Comeau) Landreville and was raised and educated there. He made his home in Rockland from 1955 until moving to Dartmouth two years ago. Mr. Landreville started working as a chef at the Bond Hotel in...
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Freeman H. Osgood

October 28, 2009

Freeman Hinckley Osgood, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home with family around him Tuesday night. Freeman was born and raised in Rockland, MA. He graduated from Rockland High School class of 1944 and the University of New Hampshire. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of WW II in Europe. He worked for Rockland Trust Co. for more than 40 years before retiring as Vice President...
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Ann G. Weixler

February 12, 1932 - October 21, 2009

Ann G. (Murphy) Weixler “Jerry”, 77, of Hanson died on October 21, 2009 at her home after a period of failing health. Ann was born in Braintree daughter of the late Timothy and Gertrude (DeYoung) Murphy, and was raised and educated in Quincy. Ann was a longtime resident of Rockland before moving to Hanson 18 years ago. Ms. Weixler worked as a Home Health Aide for Old Colony Elder Services...
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Michael F. Connors

May 11, 1955 - October 21, 2009

Michael F. Connors, 54, of Rockland died on October 21, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Michael was born in Pawtucket R.I. son of the late Francis J. and Gabrielle B. (Pelletier) Connors and was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School in 1975. Mr. Connors worked as a warehouseman and a courier for Sullivan Tire Co. for over 30 years. He also spent...
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Richard R. Findlay, Jr.

April 29, 1922 - October 18, 2009

Richard R. Findlay, Jr. 87 of Carver formerly of Rockland died at his home on October 18, 2009 surrounded by his family and cared for by Cranberry Hospice. He was born in Quincy son of the late Richard R. and Evelyn (Towne) Findlay, Sr. and was raised and educated in the Wollaston section of the city. Richard has made his home in Carver for the past 11 years. He was working as a civilian...
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Phyllis A. Picard

November 4, 1918 - October 17, 2009

Phyllis A. (Pitts) Picard, 90 of Hanover died on October 17, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital. She was born in Tewksbury, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Warren) Pitts and was raised and educated in Braintree. A former Quincy resident Phyllis has made her home in Hanover for many years. She loved trips to Foxwoods and trying her luck at the Lottery. She also enjoyed Bingo at the...
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John M. Barber

May 23, 1958 - October 16, 2009

John Michael Barber, 51, of Rockland died on October 16, 2009 at the Massachusetts General Hospital with his family at his side. Son of the late John F. and Susan E. (Haggerty) Barber, he was born and raised in Savin Hill and graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School. He was a former resident of Weymouth and lived in Rockland for the past twelve years. John was a letter carrier with the...
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George H. Moran, Jr.

November 12, 1926 - October 13, 2009

George H. Moran, Jr. 82 a 45 year resident of Rockland died on October 13, 2009 at his home. He was born in Watertown, son of the late George H. Moran, Sr. and Evelyn T. (Smullen) Moran and was raised and educated in Belmont and Watertown. He attended McGill University in Montreal. George was an Army veteran of World War II. A former Police Officer for the Town of Belmont, he was a talented...
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Janet P. Dwyer

February 15, 1936 - October 10, 2009

Janet P. (Callahan) Dwyer, 73 of Rockland died at her home on October 10, 2009 surrounded by her family and cared for by Old Colony Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Ola (Murphy) Callahan and was raised and educated in S. Weymouth. Janet was very proud to have graduated from Massasoit Community College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. She had been a longtime...
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Irene F. Schwalm

September 27, 1941 - October 8, 2009

Irene F. (Hession) Schwalm, 68 of Rockland died at her home on October 8, 2009 surrounded by her family and cared for by the Hospice of the South Shore. She was born in Waltham, daughter of the late Martin and Gladys (Cochran) Hession and was raised and educated in Brighton. Irene has made her home in Rockland since 1963. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and had formerly bowled in leagues in both...
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Helen M. Teehan

March 23, 1939 - October 7, 2009

Teehan, Helen M. (Hall) 70 of Rockland died on October 7, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a period of failing health. She was born in S. Boston daughter of the late Dennis and Barbara (Clougherty) Hall and was raised and educated there graduating from S. Boston High School in 1957. Mrs. Teehan worked as a hairdresser for many years, most recently at the Beauty Box in South...
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Ellen M. McNamara

October 28, 1938 - October 5, 2009

Ellen M. (O’Donnell) McNamara, 70 of Rockland died on October 5, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Cohasset, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Downey) O’Donnell and was raised and educated in Scituate. She had lived throughout the South Shore before settling in Rockland in 1997. Ellen was known for her dry sense of humor and was a lady with a “Heart of Gold!” She retired...
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Virginia C. Robbins

August 8, 1918 - October 1, 2009

Virginia C. (Clark) Robbins, 91 of Hanson died on October 1, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Quincy, daughter of the late William and Cordelia (Legendre) Clark and was raised and educated in Avon and she graduated from Brockton High School. Virginia had been a longtime Rockland resident and has made her home in Hanson since 1972. For many years...
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Theresa M. Haggerty

July 4, 1926 - October 1, 2009

Theresa M. (Gillis) Haggerty 83 of Rockland died on October 1, 2009 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center. She was born in E. Boston daughter of the late John and Jessie (McLenan) Gillis and was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School. In her younger days she enjoyed ice skating and gardening. Wife of the late Robert F. Haggerty, she is survived by her...
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Lawrence M. Connolly, Sr.

October 12, 1925 - September 30, 2009

Lawrence M. Connolly, Sr. 83 of Rockland died on September 30, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. He was born in Boston, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Snyder) Connolly and was raised and educated in Randolph graduating from the former Stetson High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Connolly has made his home in Rockland for the past 54 years. He...
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John Chilton Keene

October 31, 1948 - September 29, 2009

John Chilton “Jack” Keene, 60 of Hanson died on Tuesday September 29, 2009 at the Signature Healthcare, Brockton Hospital. He was a heart transplant patient at Tufts New England Medical Center in 2008 and had recovered to witness his devotion to both his family and his faith. He was born in Brockton, son of Robert and Mary (Chilton) Keene, Sr. of Halifax. Jack was raised and educated in...
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Edythe Elizabeth Kersey

June 22, 1925 - September 27, 2009

Edythe E. (Buzzell) Kersey, 85 of Rockland died on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Coyne Healthcare Center. She was born in Randolph, daughter of the late Charles and Sybil (Allen) Buzzell and was raised and educated there graduating from Randolph High School. Edythe later attended Massasoit Community College to study accounting. A Rockland resident since 1958, Mrs. Kersey had been employed...
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Thomasina Uva

October 23, 1920 - September 20, 2009

Thomasina (Flammia) Uva, 88 of Rockland, died on Sunday September 20, 2009 at the Radius Health Care Center at Qunicy Hospital. She was born in E. Boston daughter of the late Rocco and Philomena (Santucci) Flammia. Thomasina was raised and educated in Mansfield graduating from Mansfield High School in 1937. Mrs. Uva was a great cook, who also enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening and reading....
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Marino J. DeMeo

July 8, 1929 - September 19, 2009

Marino J. “Caesar” DeMeo, 80 of Rockland died on September 19, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in E. Boston, son of the late Ralph and Frances (Vento) DeMeo and was raised and educated there graduating from E Boston High School. He was a talented athlete and played both semi pro baseball and football in the city. A Rockland resident since 1958, Caesar...
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Mark A. Duquette

March 17, 1954 - September 6, 2009

Mark A. Duquette, 55, of Rockland, died September 6, 2009 in the Boston Medical Center surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Brockton son of the late Wilfred and Vivian (George) Duquette and was raised and educated in Rockland, graduating from Rockland High School in 1973. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and before his retirement he was a self...
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Mary E. Delorey

September 8, 1930 - September 5, 2009

Mary E. Delorey (Caulfield), 78 of Rockland, MA died on Saturday September 5, 2009 at the South Shore Nursing Facility in Rockland. She was three days from her 79th birthday. She was born in Weymouth daughter of the late Lawrence and Rose (McCaffrey) Caulfield. Mary was raised and educated in Weymouth graduating from the Sacred Heart High School in 1948. After high school Mrs. Delorey moved...
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Eileen G Murray

September 24, 1931 - September 5, 2009

Eileen G. (Gambon) Murray, 77 of Brockton, died on Saturday September 5, 2009 at the Baypointe Nursing Home in Brockton. She was born in Boston daughter of the late Christopher and Mary (Clancy) Gambon. Eileen was raised and educated in Dorchester graduating from the Dorchester High School. She had made her home in Rockland for the past 25 years. She was an active member of the Four Square...
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Colleen D. Furgal

February 26, 1951 - September 1, 2009

Colleen D. (Wamboldt) Furgal, 58 of Rockland, died on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was born in Newton daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Taranto) Wamboldt, and was raised and educated there. Mrs. Furgal loved to cook and had quite a talent for it. She especially loved to bake, and decorate birthday cakes for her family and friends. She also...
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Thomas E. Barron, Sr.

September 5, 1932 - August 30, 2009

Thomas E. Barron Sr. 76 of Hanover died on Sunday August 30, 2009 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston after a period of failing health. He was born in Dorchester, son of the late John and Mary (McNeely) Barron. Thomas was raised and educated in Dorchester, graduating from Hyde Park High School in 1950. Thomas was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Barron...
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Robert L. Sallinger

March 17, 1926 - August 23, 2009

Robert L. Sallinger, 83 of Abington, MA died on Sunday August 23, 2009 at the Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. He was born in Forest Hills, NY. Son of the late Leo and Odette M. (Lloyd) Sallinger and was raised and educated there. After high school Robert attended Penn Military College, and Nichols College. Bob was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He was a...
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James M. Garvey

March 17, 1963 - August 20, 2009

James M. Garvey, 46 of Rockland died suddenly on Thursday August 20, 2009. He was born in Milton and was raised and educated in Rockland where he graduated from Rockland High School in 1981. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Whitman where he worked as a letter carrier. James was a member of the U.S. Postal Workers Union. Mr. Garvey was an avid fan of the local Boston sports teams,...
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Anna Matthews

August 29, 1911 - August 17, 2009

Anna (Auer) Matthews, 97 of Rockland died on August 17, 2009 one week short of her 98th birthday. She was born in Bad Orb-Spessart, Germany daughter of Jakob and Sofie Auer. She came to the United States in 1953 settling in Dorchester where she resided until moving to Rockland in 1971. Anna was married to the late Joseph B. Matthews for 56 years prior to his death in 2001. She is survived by...
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Ann L. Morrissey Biggins

August 31, 1935 - August 17, 2009

Ann L. (Mooney) Morrissey Biggins, 73, wife of Thomas J. Biggins, Jr., of Shrewsbury, entered into her eternal rest on August 17, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was the daughter of Miles and Margaret (O’Hara) Mooney of Holden, MA. She graduated Holden High School in 1953, Anna Maria College in 1957, and did graduate work in library sciences. She worked as a librarian in the...
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James W. Durfee

May 18, 1944 - August 16, 2009

James W. Durfee, 65 of Rockland died at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a brief illness. He was born in Boston son of the late George and Anna (Messore) Durfee and was raised and educated in Abington where he was a standout baseball and basketball player. He was a graduate of the former Boston Business College, and was in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era. He retired...
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Ann Ita Golemme

June 9, 1925 - August 4, 2009

Mrs. Ann Ita (Walsh) Golemme, 84, of Norwell, MA and Ft Lauderdale, FL, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 4th at her son Richard’s home in Foxborough, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Golemme of Norwell, who died in 1993. The daughter of the late Martin J and Delia A.I. (Deviney) Walsh, who both emigrated from Ireland to West Roxbury, she was born in Boston on June 9th...
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George E. Palmer

June 6, 1963 - August 2, 2009

George E. Palmer, 46 of Pembroke died suddenly on August 2, 2009. He was born in Quincy, son of the late Charles C. and Eileen A. (Murphy) Palmer and was raised and educated in Quincy and Plymouth. He was a member of the Class of 1984 at Plymouth High School. A former Cohasset resident, George has made his home in Pembroke for the past three years. George was a member of the Painters Union...
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Sharon Ann D'Amore

March 13, 1952 - July 31, 2009

Sharon Ann “Sha Sha” (Troy) D’Amore 57 of Rockland died at her home on Friday July 31, 2009. She was born in Lowell, daughter of the late Attorney Thomas C. Troy and Anna C. Repetto (Lilley) and was raised and educated in Cambridge. Sharon was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin. She had been employed for over thirty years as an Administrative Assistant at New England Telephone Co....
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Catherine M. Young

May 14, 1917 - July 31, 2009

Catherine (Cronin) Young, 92 of Rockland, passed peacefully on July 31, 2009 with her children at her side. Daughter of a copper miner, Catherine was born in Jerome, Arizona to the late Dennis and Mary Cronin. After moving back east the Catherine was raised and educated in Waltham. Some of her fondest childhood memories were playing Softball for Waltham High, serving as playground instructor...
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Marie V. Cardillo Mills

October 9, 1917 - July 29, 2009

Marie V. (Hiatt) Cardillo Mills, of Hanson, MA died on July 29, 2009 she was 91. During Marie’s lengthy life she truly lived up to her generation’s billing as the “Greatest Generation”. Her life was punctuated by events both historical, such as two world wars, the great depression and the assassination of JFK, as well as personal, by raising two children for great lengths on her own...
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Mary Jane Crowell

September 9, 1916 - July 25, 2009

Mary Jane (Fielding) Crowell, 92 of Rockland died on July 25, 2009 at the Coyne Healthcare Centre in Rockland after a period of failing health. She was born in Chicago daughter of the late John and Mary (Winzeler) Fielding and was raised and educated in Weymouth. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1935. After High School Mrs. Crowell was employed for many years at the Quincy Courthouse...
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V. Joan Costa

January 11, 1932 - July 23, 2009

V. Joan (Saulnier) Costa, 77 of Rockland died on July 23, 2009 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a long illness. She was born in Brockton daughter of the late Frank Saulnier and Ginger (Bailey) Saulnier-Packard and was raised and educated in Whitman. She graduated from Whitman High School in 1959. Virginia was a homemaker has lived in Rockland for the past 25 years...
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Wanda F. LaFauci

March 26, 1918 - July 18, 2009

Wanda F. (Rudak) LaFauci, 91 of Hanover formerly of Weymouth and Waltham died on July 18, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a period of failing health. She was born, raised and educated in Brighton graduating from Brighton High School. Mrs. LaFauci retired many years ago from Gilchrist’s in Boston where she had been employed in the customer service department. Wanda had been...
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James Michael O'Brien

May 24, 1955 - July 13, 2009

James Michael O’Brien, 54 of Carver died at his home on July 13, 2009. He was born in Weymouth son of the late Charlotte (Green) O’Brien and John O’Brien who now lives in Plymouth. He was raised and educated there attending Weymouth Schools. He has made his home in Carver for the past 10 years. Mr. O’Brien enjoyed boating on Plymouth’s ponds, using his computer and vacationing in...
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Mary B. McSharry

September 23, 1919 - July 8, 2009

Mary B. (Coveney) McSharry, 89 of Rockland formerly of Braintree and Abington, died at her home on July 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, daughter of the late David and MaryEllen (Foley) Coveney, she was raised and educated in East Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth High School and Bridgewater State College. Wife of the late Thomas F. McSharry, Sr., Mary raised...
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Mildred J. Connolly

May 13, 1915 - July 7, 2009

Mildred J. (Cherry) Connolly, 94 of Rockland, died peacefully at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation on July 7, 2009. Born in Boston, daughter of the Michael and Julia (O’Donnell) Cherry, she was raised and educated in Roxbury and South Boston. She has resided in Rockland for the past 30 years. Wife of the late John E. Connolly, Mildred raised four children. She was an office clerk for...
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Eleanor L. McGarry

January 10, 1920 - July 6, 2009

Eleanor L. (Mahoney) McGarry, 89, of Rockland died on Monday July 6, 2009 at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland after a period of failing health. She was born, raised, and educated in Rockland, graduating from Rockland High School in 1938. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of the town. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Esther (Guyette) Mahoney. Eleanor...
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Ann L. May

December 28, 1928 - July 6, 2009

Ann L. (McNulty) May, 80 of Halifax formerly of Rockland died on July 6, 2009 at the South Shore Hospital after a period of failing health. She was born in Braintree daughter of the late Michael and Lucy (Vears) McNulty and was raised and educated there. She had made her home in Rockland for over 50 years before moving to Halifax 17 years ago. Ann retired in 1989 after serving for nearly ten...
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Lorraine S. Crowley

August 6, 1927 - July 5, 2009

Lorraine S. “Shirley” (Bryson) Crowley, 81, of Hanson died on Sunday July 5, 2009 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth after a period of failing health. She was born in Rockland, daughter of the late John W. and Mabel A. (Inglis) Bryson. Shirley attended the Rockland Schools and graduated from the Dr. Evelyn Ryan Murphy School of Cosmetology. She went to the Miss Southland School in Boston...
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William W. Kelly

March 28, 1943 - July 5, 2009

William W. Kelly, 66 of Winter Springs, Florida formerly of Norwell died at his home on July 5, 2009. He was born in Boston, son of the late Joseph and Alma (Wagner) Kelly and was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School. He received his degree in education from Fitchburg State College. Bill was the Industrial Arts Department Head at Rockland High School where he...
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Roderick H. Silva

June 5, 1937 - July 3, 2009

Roderick H. Silva, 72 of Hanover, formerly of Holbrook and Cambridge died on July 3, 2009 at his home after a period of failing health. Mr. Silva was a 1955 graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School and a 1959 graduate of Brown University with advanced degrees in Education and Spanish from Boston State College and Trinity College. He served for 37 years in public education as a teacher of...
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Francis J. Hayes

August 7, 1928 - June 25, 2009

Francis J. Hayes of Braintree passed away June 25, 2009 after fighting the good fight for many years. Frank was born in Boston to the late Francis J. and Josephine (Quirk) Hayes. He was a graduate of Boston College High School, Boston College and received his Master’s degree in teaching from the former Boston Teachers College. Frank was a Navy veteran serving on the USS Manchester in World...
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Theresa M. Henaghen

January 8, 1943 - June 23, 2009

Theresa M. (Sullivan) Henaghen, 66, of East Bridgewater formerly of Hanson died on June 23, 2009 at her home after a bout with cancer. She was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Koprek) Sullivan and was raised and educated in Stoneham. After High School, Theresa attended Wyndham Jr. College in Boston. Prior to her illness Mrs. Henaghen worked for several years as a...
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Wilhelm A. Lagzdins

September 5, 1944 - June 7, 2009

Wilhelm A. “Willy” Lagzdins, 64 of Woodsville, NY formerly of Dorchester and Quincy died on Sunday June 7, 2009 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born in Riga, Latvia son of the late Wilhelm and Gerda (Sika) Lagzdins. After immigrating to the United States he was raised and educated in Dorchester. Mr. Lagzdins has made his home in New Hampshire for the...
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James A. Flanagan

July 2, 1945 - May 27, 2009

James A. Flanagan, 63, of Rockland died on May 27, 2009 at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late James A. and Margaret (Detke) Flanagan and was raised and educated there graduating from St. Leonard’s High School and St. Francis College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. ...
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Beth Ann Reale

February 23, 1987 - May 21, 2009

Beth Ann Reale, 22, of Scituate, died peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2009, surrounded by her family. Born in Quincy, Beth was a 2006 graduate of South Shore Vocational Technical High School in Hanover, and a longtime volunteer working with elderly residents at the Cardigan Nursing home and the Life Care Center in Scituate. In 2003 she was honored by State Representative Frank Hynes for...
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