All Obituaries

Carolyn Eva Maxwell Contis, 82, passed away unexpectedly, and surrounded by family on February 26, 2020, exactly the way she would have wanted it.   This intelligent and elegant force of nature was born on June 10, 1937 in Ravenna, Ohio.  Loving wife of 57 years to James Contis and amazing mother of Jay Contis and wife Lisa of Marblehead, MA and Kristen Contis of Topsfield, MA. Grandmother of three cherished grandchildren, Gage, 17, Kallie, 14 and Eva 12.  Sister-in-Law...

Geraldine (Gerry/Gigi) Duffey b. 1/13/1937, d. 3/25/2020   Gerry was born in Boston on January 13, 1937, the younger of Geraldine and James Smith’s two daughters.  Gerry had a happy childhood, splitting time between the family home in West Roxbury and the summer cottage in Sandhills, Scituate.  It was during school vacations and summers that the family was joined by Gerry’s Mother’s young cousin, Alice, known by her surname, Tobin.  Gerry and Tobin...

Mark Robinson, of Lincoln, MA died on March 25, 2020 at the age of 50.  He is survived by his father and mother, Paul and Carol Robinson of Orleans, MA, formerly of Westwood and Norwell.  He is also survived by his bother Keith Robinson of Marshfield, MA and sister Lisa Locklin of Acton, their spouses, a niece and four nephews.  Mark graduated from University of Rhode Island with a BA in Philosophy.   Although Mark suffered physically from ME/CFS, he continually reached...

Donald N. Brown, 77, of Norwell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2020. His devotion to his family and love of life defined him.   Donald is survived by wife, Fearn Brown, children, Stephanie Grant (Brad), Allison Turnock, and Peter Brown (Christina); grandchildren, Alexander Turnock, Benjamin Turnock, Samuel Brown and Hollie Brown; brother, Kenneth Brown (Carol), and 6 nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ruth (Russell)...

Peter Kudrick, 72 of Carver, MA passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020. He is survived by his son, Scott P. Kudrick of Norwell, MA , his wife Amy, their children Abigail and Brady. Peter is also survived by his sisters, Ann Malfy of Sandwich, MA and Dorothy May of South Boston, MA.   Peter was a retired Department of Defense Officer. He grew up in South Boston and later moved to the South Shore. Peter found the most joy in gathering together and hosting friends and family. A special...

Peter Leonard Lavallee, age 54, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 at his home in Marshfield, MA. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years Valerie; his children Mellissa, Peter Jr., Jennifer, Catherine, and grandson Mason.  Born on May 26th, 1965 in Weymouth, MA to Leonard and Eileen Lavallee, Peter was the oldest of five children. He is survived by his parents who reside in Delray Beach, FL; his brother Brian of Pembroke, MA; and his sisters: Eileen of Scituate, MA;...

Joseph Patrick Norton, age 79, of Scituate and formally of Brighton, MA, on March 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Anne (Boyko) Norton of 53 years. Cherished father of Kimberly Norton Peters and her husband Kurt and Joseph P. (Joby) Norton all of Scituate, MA. Proud grandfather of Patrick K. Peters, Therese S. Peters, Peter J. Norton and Tessa F. Norton all of Scituate, MA. He is also survived by his loving sister Mary Moynihan and husband Neil of Quincy, MA and his loyal brother Kevin...

Ruthee A. (Adams Otis) Burris, age 76, of Scituate passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020 with her children at her side. Born in Quincy, MA, Ruthee grew up in her beloved Wollaston, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1961. She worked numerous accounting and banking jobs, retiring from Hingham Federal Credit Union in Scituate.   Daughter of the late George E. and Mary E. Adams, Ruthee was also pre-deceased by her husband of 35 years, Donald Burris and her brother, Richard...

Richard Elliot “Rick” Yeats, passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday March 8, 2020 after a short but tough battle with cancer.  He was most passionate about the “hunt” of commercial fishing for lobster, ground fishing for cod and haddock along the Scituate coastline. He cherished family boat rides in and around Minot, as well as his many offshore fishing trips chasing the “elusive” blue fin tuna. He will be remembered for his deep love and respect of...

W. Roger Morton, 89, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 58 years, Joan, and their 19 year old son Daniel, who passed in 1977. He is survived by his oldest son, Michael Morton of Connecticut, his wife Kathy, their sons Patrick & Daniel, and a great-grandchild, Liam, Daniel’s son. Roger is also surived by his daughter Annie Fields of Marshfield, her husband Michael, and their daughters Leigh, Kaela, and Coryne. Roger grew up in...