All Obituaries

Pamela Grace Jacobson McNamara, “Yia Yia,” was born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital on May 21, 1948 to Thomas and Irene Jacobson of Hull. She died peacefully in her home in Marshfield on September 19, 2021 with her family by her side. Despite her brave efforts and family support, she lost her battle with cancer at the age of 73.   She met her husband, Michael, when her family moved from Weymouth to Hull at the beginning of her senior year of Hull High School in 1965. They...

In loving memory: John David Quinlan, 54 years young, of Hanover, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2021. John was always adamant with his children on the importance of their education. John attended Sacred Heart and BC High School. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Science from Eastern Nazarene College in August of 2002, then his Master’s of Business from the University of Phoenix in 2004. John will always be remembered as a loving and devoted father to...

Sara M. Verseckes of Scituate, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021 of complications following a recent surgery. Beloved daughter of Nancy Gorman Verseckes and the late William Verseckes. Surviving Sara are her mother and her brother, Michael, his wife Kara; her niece, Zoe, and nephew, Brendan, of Scituate.  Sara was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Emmanuel College.   Sara was caring, generous, and fun loving. She loved her family, enjoyed her true lifelong...

Linda Mary Martin-Dyer (b-July 3, 1960 d-September 5, 2021) of Norwell MA, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a 7 year battle with Glioblastoma that she fought with the same grace, dignity, and strength that she brought to her life. She is survived and profoundly missed by her devoted husband and love of her life, Peter Dyer and her beloved son Christian, the joy and greatest blessing of her life, and in whom she took her greatest pride in the character of the remarkable...

 Sally Kempton Atkinson of Scituate, MA, died unexpectedly Friday, September 17, 2021 at the age of 80. Sally was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward and her adoring parents, Walter and Elizabeth Cole. Sally is survived by her children Elizabeth Atkinson (formally Murphy), Julia (Andrew) Churchill, and Sarah (Michael) Borek, and grandchildren Aidan Murphy, Libby and Nicole Churchill, and Max, Conor, and Sam Borek. A Celebration of Sally's Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday,...

James Patrick Kelly died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, September 13, 2021. His life took him in many directions from being a commercial property owner and manager to a history teacher, and guidance counselor. However, most will remember him best as the co-owner and director extraordinaire of Meadowcroft Day Camp in Norwell, MA (1976 - 2014). He was born on February 14, 1942 and grew up in New York City. He spent time in Chicago and Seattle for school and work and eventually...

Margaret O’Brien, 83, of Scituate, MA passed away on September 1, 2021, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Paul J. O’Brien, and devoted mother to Paul O’Brien, Jr. of Hull, Lisa O’Brien Bates and her husband Kevin Bates of Sandwich, and Michael O’Brien and his wife Elke O’Brien of Hull.  Margaret was the proud grandmother of Abigail Bates, Jake Bates, Sam Bates of Sandwich, and Sydney O’Brien of Hull. Margaret is survived by one sister, Kay...

Walter Elliot, 69 of Scituate, MA passed away on September 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 38 years to Ellen Elliot, and devoted father of Jennifer Ives and her husband Fred of Marshfield, and Kevin Elliot and his wife Stacey of Scituate. Walter was the very proud grandfather of Harry and Jack Ives of Marshfield. He is survived by one sister, Sharon Senna and her husband Paul of Tewksbury, and brother in law to Richard Robinson, Jane Jones, John and Barbara Robinson,...

Donald R. Lang, age 74, of Norwell, passed away on August 24, 2021 at home. Beloved husband of Susan C.  (Barry) Lang and devoted father of Karen Allen and husband Michael of Hanover, John Lang and wife Beth of Weymouth, Jason Maglathlin and wife Lydia of Alexandria, VA, and David Maglathlin and wife Mary Ellen of Newtown, PA. Adoring grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of two. Brother of Steve Lang of Nevada, Rick Lang and Paul Lang both of So. Weymouth. Also survived by...

Kevin J. McArdle, 92, passed away March 22, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Boston, MA to Hugh and Mary McArdle on March 2, 1928, he graduated from Roslindale High School in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served until his honorable discharge in 1949. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Chief Warrant Officer for more than three decades.  Kevin enjoyed a long career as a major accounts manager for New England Bell Telephone, and later for BayBank of...