Obituaries

Jan 4, 2026

DI IORIO, Matilda Dale (Brereton) Of Norwell,MA, age 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was the wife of Edmund S Di Iorio.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Matilda Hood Brereton and Randle Brereton, Dale was educated at the Ellis School in Pittsburgh, Grier School in Tyrone, PA, and Garland Junior College in Boston...

Jan 4, 2026

Catherine J. Hogan, 96, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, peacefully entered into eternal life at home on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in East Boston on January 17, 1929, she was youngest of three children of Nicholas Denietolis and Carmela (Garofola) Denietolis. She worked as a bookkeeper throughout her adult life. She was married to the...

Jan 2, 2026

Richard Francis Tinory, whose celebrated life spanned 92 years, passed away at South Shore Hospital on Friday, January 2nd 2026. He was born on April 7th 1933—a trying time in American history—to Thomas and Delia Tinory. From modest beginnings Rik's life blossomed into a profound career of travel, music, and celebrity.

Rik grew up in Boston, Massachusetts...

Dec 29, 2025

Joan M. Trask, 95, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on December 29, 2025 at the Pat Roche Hospice House after a brief illness.

Born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1930, she was the second child of Henry Mueller and Anne (Nicodemus) Mueller. She was a proud 1948 North Quincy High School graduate and...

Dec 26, 2025

David Lee Turner, 94, of Norwell, died peacefully on December 26, 2025, with his family by his side. David was born on July 23, 1931, in Boston, the eldest son of Jacob Lee Turner and Ruth Roubound Turner. He was almost a lifelong resident of Norwell, having moved there with his family from Milton at age 6. He is...

Dec 24, 2025

Mary Ellen Riddell (née O'Keeffe), age 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Quincy, Massachusetts. Born on August 1, 1938, in Norwalk, Connecticut, Mary grew up in Ridgefield, CT, relocating with her family to Scituate, MA in 1982.

Mary lived a life rich with curiosity, compassion and adventure. She was the beloved wife of Brian...

Dec 22, 2025

Joseph Daniel Madden was born on August 8th, 1952 in Bayside, Queens, New York to Eileen and Joseph Madden. He passed away suddenly on December 22nd, 2025 at his home in Hull, Massachusetts. He is survived by his sister Maureen Madden, his son Ryan Madden, and his daughter Kerri Bermel.

Joe was a Father, Lawyer, Firefighter, Friend,...

Dec 20, 2025

Eleanore J. (Jones) McCann, age 89, a long time resident of Norwell, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife of Michael C. McCann. Loving mother of Camy Langton and her husband, Dana of Hooksett, NH, Bill McCann of Norwell, Barbara Wallace and her husband, David of Plymouth, Eileen Spadorcia and her husband Anthony of Abington, and T.J....

Dec 10, 2025

It is with the deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary D. Rand, who departed this life on December 10, 2025. Gary was born in Weymouth, MA on March 20, 1950, Gary was the beloved husband of Margaret (Sammartano / Fitzgerald) Rand for 45 years and the devoted father of John Fitzgerald, and the devoted grandfather of...

Dec 7, 2025

John Francis Magazu, 64, of Norwell, died Sunday, December 7th after a brief hospitalization.

Born in Caribou, ME, the first son of the late Joseph and Jackie (Lawrence) Magazu, John graduated from Norwell High School in 1979. As a youth, he enjoyed high school sports, drama club, and visiting with family in Maine. John then spent many...

Dec 7, 2025

John Desmond Reilly III of Hull, MA, left this world unexpectedly at the age of 41. His spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Born in Weymouth in 1984, John was the proud oldest brother of four siblings; a role he embraced fully by showering his family with love, laughter, and unwavering...

Dec 6, 2025

Robert G. Cote, age 93, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Robert was the loving father of Suzanne Marie Henry and her husband Matt of Hanover and was predeceased by a baby boy. Beloved grandfather of Brian A. Hickey and his wife Abigail (Spelman) of California and Sean M. Hickey and his girlfriend Emily...

Dec 6, 2025

Peter D. Spinzola, 64, of Cohasset, MA passed away on December 6th, 2025 at Beth Israel, Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. His parents were Samuel J and Eunice (Clapp) Spinzola.  He was a self-employed mechanic for many years. He attended Cohasset High School.

Peter was a loving father, master mechanic and especially enjoyed his music collection at high...

Dec 2, 2025

Virginia I. (Protulis) Spano

Virginia Spano passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 after a long battle with illness. Up until the end Ginny maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation for beauty, and her love for her family and friends.

Ginny's life was surrounded by the five "F" words: Family, Friends, Flowers, Food and Fun....

Dec 1, 2025

In loving memory of

Franchesca Martitsch Arnold

Our beloved Franchesca passed away early on Monday December 1st 2025.

Franchesca was born in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada, on October 20th 1962, to loving parents Karl and Beverly Martitsch, and an older brother Karl Nicholas who she looked up to and adored.

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Nov 28, 2025

Frances "Jane" Pescatore of Cohasset passed away peacefully, at age 79, on Friday November 28th, 2025 with her family at her side after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Beloved wife of Peter Pescatore.  Loving mother of Matthew and his wife Jessie in Carlisle, Christopher and his wife Grace in Cohasset, and Noah in Weymouth and wonderful...

Nov 26, 2025

On November 26, 2025 Ann Shirley Moniz of E. Falmouth went peacefully to the Lord. She was 89 years young. Ann was born in New Bedford on July 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Antonio and Albertina (Motta) Cabral and resided in Falmouth for most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a service manager...

Nov 21, 2025

Mary L. Laugelle Snow, 68, of Cohasset, MA passed away on November 20, 2025 at home surrounded by her family after a short, but valiant battle with cancer.

Born on August 29, 1957 in Weymouth, MA to Peter G. Laugelle and Patricia A. Galligan Laugelle. She attended school in Cohasset and worked for the town for over...

Nov 20, 2025

Moseley Wheeler Tallman

May 6, 1944 – November 20, 2025

The world became both brighter and considerably more interesting on May 6, 1944, when Moseley "Lee" Wheeler Tallman arrived in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Her early years were spent in Charleston, West Virginia, where she developed her lifelong love of people, adventure, and the simple joys...

Nov 4, 2025

Joseph Fewsmith III, age 76, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, passed away on November 4, 2025. A deeply respected and prolific scholar of Chinese politics, as well as a beloved teacher, he was a professor at Boston University for 34 years, having just retired in June as Professor Emeritus of International Relations and Political Science at the Pardee School of Global...