Obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

Daniel (Danny) Patrolia, aged 55, a native of Cohasset, Mass, died on Jan 12th, 2024.  He was the beloved son of the late Ted and Mary Patrolia. He leaves a tremendous legacy of accomplishment, love, and joy.  He was born with Down Syndrome and had a love of sports, superheroes, music, travel, and especially of his family and friends. ...

Jan 11, 2024

Willard Colburn "Bill" Everett Jr., of Norwell, died at South Shore Hospital Thursday January 11, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Born and raised in Milton, Bill was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1953 and Hobart College, Geneva, NY Class of 1957. After graduation, he started working for Firemans Insurance and was drafted into...

Jan 10, 2024

Clayton J. Dillon

Dillon, Clayton J. of Norwell, formerly of Portsmouth RI and Framingham, MA passed away on January 10, 2024 after living an extraordinary 90 years. He leaves behind the love of his life Catherine Dillon (Sweeney). He is the loving father of Colleen D. Cimini and husband Louis of Scituate, Brenda Bergin and her husband...

Jan 8, 2024

Sarah Ethelene Devers (Green)

Sarah Ethelene Devers (Green) of Norwell, MA passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Lemuel H. Devers. Devoted mother of Brenda C. Scheicher of Norwell, Charles H. Devers (Debra) of Daytona Beach, Fl and Cape Girardeau, MO, Donald E. Devers...

Jan 7, 2024

Mary Alice (McLaughlin) Kustka

Mary Alice (McLaughlin) Kustka, aged 71, was a hard working, intelligent, thoughtful, and caring person of many talents. She was an avid reader, adept at needle crafts, a great cook and excellent baker, and an exceptional sister, mother and Nana. She had a great wit, she brought an excellent sense of humor to...

Jan 3, 2024

Mary L. (Skorker) Pasteris, age 79, of Plympton, formerly of Norwell and Halifax, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 3, 2024.

Mary was the loving wife of the late William R. Pasteris Sr. Devoted mother of Deborah A. Hogan and husband Peter of Halifax, William R. Pasteris Jr and wife Holly...

Jan 2, 2024

William Kenneth ("Ken") Morris passed away on January 2, 2024, after a two-year struggle with idiopathic lung disease. Ken was a leading national retail consultant, one of the founding members of Cambridge Retail Advisors, and a board member of the Boston Main Streets Foundation. Ken previously served as the founder and principal of Boston Retail Partners, the CEO and...

Dec 30, 2023

Donald "Skip" Abell Ronan passed away peacefully with his wife at his bedside on December 30, 2023. Skip was born on April 22, 1949. He attended Scituate High School where he met Linda Lee Hollis. They married in 1968 and raised two daughters in Scituate. Skip graduated from Wentworth Institute in 1969 where he studied Aircraft Maintenance and Technology...

Dec 26, 2023

Karen Farrell Crosby, 74, of Fairfield, California, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Richard W. Farrell, Sr and Margaret Mary Farrell (Gardner). Karen was a kind, loving, and humorous woman who had a strong sense of loyalty towards her friends and family. She cherished her...

Dec 26, 2023

Jason David Trask of Whitman went home to his heavenly father on December 26, 2023.  Beloved husband of Kathleen Trask and devoted Father to Bailey Trask.    Loving son of Mark and Janet Trask, dear brother of Andrea Trask and Shannon (Trask) Sorensen.  Loving Grandson of Joan Trask.  Son-In-Law to Joan Hurley. Trusted Brother-In-law to Sean Sorensen, James Lucas, Ed...

Dec 26, 2023

Marion "Molly" Crichton King, 75, of Norwell, Massachusetts, passed away at home on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1948, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Marion was a charismatic and witty woman who had a deep love for her family (and her dogs).

Marion is survived by her loving daughters, Lauren Frazier and Allison Lindy, as well as...

Dec 25, 2023

Duane Derosier, age 68, of Danbury, NH passed unexpectedly on December 25, 2023 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.  Duane was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on October 14, 1955.  son of Robert Derosier and the late Arlene Mae Gale.  Duane graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, class of 1974 followed by NHTI Berlin. He started his career as a...

Dec 24, 2023

Edward Nichols Wadsworth, age 86, passed away at his home in Cohasset, Massachusetts, on December 24th, 2023. He was loved and treasured by his wife Suzanne (Maloney), his son Nathaniel (Kate Droste), and his granddaughters Calliope (6) and Clio (1). We was predeceased by his son Peter and his brother David. Edward (who went by Ed) was born on...

Dec 22, 2023

Ralph Thomas Coley, Jr.

Outdoor enthusiast, multi-sport athlete, family leader and retired mechanical engineer, Ralph Thomas Coley, Jr.'s love of life did not come to an end with his passing. Ralph/Dad/Pops was born on February 24, 1947 and connected to his next destination peacefully with his family by his side on December 22nd, 2023.  12/22 is an...

Dec 21, 2023

There is a new light in the sky tonight. Holly Hanson Hill, born 1941, passed from this world to the next on December 21, 2023.

Holly began her life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the loving daughter of James Edward and Emily Fitzroy Hanson.  She graduated Mary Baldwin College, and later moved to Boston.  Working at Blue Cross, she...

Dec 20, 2023

James E. Curtin, Sr., age 83, of Norwell. Husband of Patricia A. (Eichel). Father of Austin M. Curtin and wife Laura of Plymouth, William L. Curtin and wife Michele of Norwell and the late James E. Curtin, Jr. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Grace, and Natalie Curtin of Plymouth, Tyler, Lexi, and Nate Curtin of Norwell. Brother of the late...

Dec 15, 2023

Harold Stelzer, 68, of Scituate, MA passed away on December 15th, peacefully, after a brief illness with his family at his side.

Harold was born on January 19th, 1955 to Heinz and Hedwig Stelzer of Scituate, MA. Harold graduated from Scituate High School in 1974 and went on to receive a full ride to the University of...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of JoAnn Murphy (McCorkle).  JoAnn, lovingly known as JoJo or Grandma Jo, passed away peacefully on Monday December 11th at the age of 86. Born in Memphis, TN, JoAnn spent her childhood in Greenville, MS actively participating in sports and achieving pro-marksman status in the rifle.

She...

Dec 10, 2023

Lance Norris, age 61 of Falmouth, Ma., formerly Cohasset , Ma. passed away in the arms of his loving wife on December 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lance entertained thousands of people for over 20 years as The Bitter Man of the Boston radio scene. He served his biting wit on BCN's Charles Laquidara Big Mattress...

Dec 4, 2023

Brendan F. Lynch of Scituate, MA, beloved friend, husband and grandfather, passed away on December 4th, 2023 at the age of 80.  Brendan was born in Boston, MA on February 10th, 1943, the youngest son of Helena (Houlihan) and John Lynch of Kenmare and Kilgarven, County Kerry, Ireland.  He was preceded in death by his brother, John J. Lynch...