All Obituaries

J. Richard Hartigan of Norwell, MA on September 17, 2023 at the age of 91 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Genevieve; daughters Jane O’Connor (David) of Needham. Martha Hartigan (Cathy Breckenridge) of Taunton, and cherished grandfather to David and Caroline O’Connor. Richard was an active member of his community and served as a member of the Norwell Select Board, Advisory Board, as well as many volunteer roles at St. Helens Church and Resurrection...

Nancy J. Gustafson, 73, of So. Weymouth died peacefully at South Shore Hospital on Sunday September 10th, 2023 with friends and family by her side. Born in1950, she grew up in Hingham, MA, and earned an advanced degree from Chandler Secretarial School. She was a talented athlete who loved playing softball, had a strong work ethic and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was the Office Manager at Tern Harbor Marina. Nancy was a caring person with a playful spirit who also had a...

Robert Russell Turgiss of Scituate, MA passed away at home on September 5th after a long, valiant battle with cancer. Robert (“Bob”) showed a great deal of stoicism and fortitude throughout his life, which carried him and his family through his final days.  Bob is survived by his lifelong love, Susan Turgiss of Scituate, MA, who he first charmed with his boisterous laugh, intelligence, and love for adventure, their daughter Nicole McNally and her husband Dana of Hingham,...

Arthur “Artie” Lennerton passed away September 9, 2023 very unexpectedly at South Shore Hospital with family by his side. He was born in Cambridge MA on November 4, 1964 to the late Robert and Maureen (Keefe) Lennerton. Raised in Norwell, he graduated from Norwell High School class of 1983.  He also attended South Shore VoTech in the automotive department. On July 22, 2006 he married the love of his life.  Artie and Kathy raised their family in Norwell.  Artie...

Ronald Brian Wheatley of Scituate passed away on September 2, 2023. Born February 2, 1941 to the late Cecilia Genevieve Herron Wheatley in Los Angeles, CA, Ron was educated by his Jesuit uncle Father Ronald Joseph Herron, SJ .  Ron graduated from Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA (English) in 1962 and taught English in the Peace Corps Government Technical Training School in Bukuru, Nigeria from 1963 – 65.  After teaching stateside one year in Tacoma WA, Ron trained in the US...

Jacquelyn Marie Keane October 7, 1966 - September 18, 2023 Jacquelyn Marie Keane, a lifelong resident of Scituate, passed away on September 18, 2023 at her home with family.  She was the loving daughter of Frances M. (Palumbo) Keane and the late John F. Keane of Scituate.  A devoted sister, she leaves behind Paula Thomas and her husband Gordon of Kingston and her brother Christopher Keane of Scituate.  Jackie was the granddaughter of the late Grace and Joseph Palumbo and...

Ruth Helen (Stover) Brown of Cohasset passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 88, surrounded by her family. Beloved Wife of the late Herbert Brown. Devoted Mother of Mark and his wife Donna of Norwood, Herbert W. Of Plymouth, Lisa and her Husband Kishore of Cohasset and the late John Brown. Sister of David Stover, Sally Mottern, the late William Stover and Charles Stover. Cherished Grandma of  Hal, Aaron, Nicholas and Michaela.  Ruth's greatest love was her...

William S. Signorelli, age 93, a lifelong resident of Cohasset passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2023. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Nancy Hanna (Looney) Signorelli. Devoted father of Bill Signorelli Jr. and wife Shelley of Scituate, Margaret Tufts and husband Dr. Barry Tufts of Duxbury. Adored grandfather of Kelly Tufts, Barry Tufts Jr and wife Julie, Ryan Tufts and wife Erin, Brian Signorelli and wife Leah, Kevin Signorelli and wife Sara, Michael Signorelli and wife Vida....

Merle Rae (Butler) Graham of Cohasset (late of Bellows Falls, VT) passed on September 8, 2023. Merle was the widow of Colonel Edward S. Graham, Jr. and devoted mother to Ted, Brenda, and Polli. Her proudest title was that of Grammy to her grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Connor, and Mather. An Army wife, public health advocate, environmentalist, and tireless friend, she will be missed by all. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, between 4-7...

Jacquelyn Stauss Noonan of Cohasset, MA, passed away at home surrounded by her cherished family, after a brief battle with ALS on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was 77. Jackie was born on April 24, 1946 to Jack B. Stauss and Grace Massa Stauss in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended primary school in Hingham, MA and secondary school in Cohasset, graduating with the class of 1964. She attended Westbrook Junior College in Portland, ME, but Cohasset was always in her heart, and it became her...