Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Raffaele Devito, age 89, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years to  Illuminata (Chilla) and devoted father of Lucia Doria and husband Jack of Braintree, and Pina Downing of Cohasset. Loving Nonno of Lisa Doria of Braintree, Stephanie Doria of Braintree, and Jonathan Downing of Denver, CO. Son of the late Giuseppe...

Jan 26, 2022

Jean Isherwood Haines

Jean passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022 in Hingham, Massachusetts.  She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn Hopper Flynn (Gary) and Ellen Hopper Allen (Rob); her older brother James E. Isherwood; her cousin H. Robert Reynolds (Kristin); grandchildren Patrick Higgins, John Higgins, Daniel Allen and Elizabeth Allen; stepson Richard Haines; stepdaughter-in-law Robin...

Jan 26, 2022

John Francis Keane III, 90, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Teagan Keane. John was born in New York, NY on October 11, 1931 to the late John Francis Keane, Jr. and Victoire LeCaron Keane. When John was 11 years old, his family moved out of the...

Jan 24, 2022

Thomas Burgoon born and raised in Quincy, Ma. passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.

He is predeceased by his mother Evelyn Burgoon (Clark), father John C. Burgoon and his brothers Robert and Barry Burgoon. He is survived by brothers Michael & Peter Burgoon and sisters Jan Propp and Lynn Rogers.

Tom leaves two amazing children,...

Jan 20, 2022

Michael R. Tracey, 69, of Norwell, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at South Shore Hospital.

Born January 13, 1953, in Brookline, MA, Mike grew up in and attended North Quincy schools, graduating in 1971. He was a member of both the golf and football teams. He was the son of the late Robert...

Jan 19, 2022

Litria "Lydia" Colombo (Gibilisco), age 80, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Niantic & Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022.  Lydia lived a great life -happily married to her husband, Michael, for almost 52 years.  She raised 2 children and 6 grandchildren, in addition to being a "mom" to countless others. Lydia was born on May 24, 1941,...

Jan 12, 2022

James Richard DeGiacomo, formerly of Cohasset and Boston, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 at his home in Lenox surrounded by his family. Two recent life-changing events preceded his passing: the death of his beloved wife, Jeanne Marie (Cook) DeGiacomo in September 2020 and his retirement, at age 90, from the practice of law.

Jim was...

Jan 6, 2022

Erla Ann (Steed) Esposito, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022. Loving wife of the late Samuel F. Esposito. Long-time companion of Robert Shaw. Beloved mother of Tia Esposito of Jacksonville, FL, Gina Achin and her husband Doug of Cohasset, and Wendy Mazer and her late husband Russell of Cohasset. Loving Mimi and Kiki of Samuel Joseph...

Jan 4, 2022

Margaret (Mc Cabe) Murphy of Scituate passed away peacefully January 4, 2022.  Wife of the late William L. Murphy.  Daughter of the late Edward Charles and Nancy Mc Cabe of Wellesley.  Mother of the late Sean and his wife Lisa of Martha's Vineyard, Kevin and his wife Anna Ruth of Florida, Meg and her husband Jeff of Florida and...

Jan 2, 2022

Joseph I. Cotter, III, age 72, of Scituate, passed away on January 2, 2022 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Sherry  (Sullivan) Cotter, and devoted father of Michael Cotter and wife Meghan of Scituate, and Courtney Leuchte and husband Eric of Scituate. Adoring grandfather of Bryce and Eve Cotter and Emery, Sean, and Nora Leuchte. Brother of Kevin...

Dec 31, 2021

Sharon Louise Ridge (Conway), age 77 of Norwell, passed away on December 31, 2021.  She lived a great life– happily married to her devoted husband, raising her loving children and grandchildren, and enjoying time with her many loyal friends.

Sharon was born to Alva and James Conway in Lynn, MA.  She was one of three children with...

Dec 29, 2021

"Jack" Ronald Bruce Van Aken, passed away on Dec. 29, 2021 at his home. Jack leaves many friends and family.

Jack was well known around the south shore as a home builder and site contractor.  Jack lived everyday to the fullest and loved life.  He loved to make everyone laugh and was quite the prankster.  He touched...

Dec 25, 2021

Mary E. (Jezard) Crosier, age 97, of Scituate, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Gordon D. Crosier, Sr.  Loving mother of JoEllen E. Shea of Florida, Gordon D. Crosier, Jr and wife Joanne of Scituate, and William D. Crosier and wife Susan T. Rocha of Pembroke. Loving Grandma of Scott...

Dec 24, 2021

Michael Joseph Tyner passed away on December 24th, after a number of years of declining health.  He was 80 years old and is the son of the late John J. and Edith (Renouf) Tyner.  Mike will be remembered as a jovial conversationalist and for his service to our country and to various non-profit organizations.  His last position was as...

Dec 24, 2021

Anne (Donovan) Fridgen, age 85, of Norwell, passed away peacefully on December 24. She was the beloved wife of Richard Fridgen, and loving mother of Anne Fridgen-Traft and her husband Allan of Norwell, Sandra Foley and her husband Ed of Jamaica Plain, Susan Fridgen and her husband Tim Miller of Takoma Park, MD, and Donna Fridgen and her husband...

Dec 22, 2021

Joan S. Brown neé Bennett (Joanie) 79, began her eternal life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Boston to Blanche and Edward Bennett, she grew up around uncles, aunts, cousins, and siblings, setting the central tone of her life: family. Sunday dinners were full of excitement and games. As a teenager she moved with her immediate family to...

Dec 21, 2021

James L. Watson, 78, of Hingham died suddenly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Jim was the son of the late Herbert L. and Josephine Watson. Jim is survived by his daughter Sarah and her husband Edmund Burke, Jr. (Ted) of Quincy, his grandsons, James (Jake) and Owen Burke, and his daughter Tanya and her husband Scott Olsen of Oregon....

Dec 17, 2021

Allen J. Kazlousky, " Big Al", of Scituate Ma passed away at the age of 75 on December 17, 2021. Al was born in Stoughton Ma on November 2, 1946 to Mary and Aloysious Kazlousky. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Christine Kazlousky, son Adam Kazlousky ( wife Gina Kazlousky) his daughter Abby Coakley ( husband Noel...

Dec 16, 2021

Frances Rose (Hurley) Forrand of Whitman, MA on December 16, 2021 at Royal Nursing Home in Norwell, MA. Fran is predeceased by her twin sister, Vera, and parents, Francis (formerly of Brookline) and Vera (formerly of Rochdale, England) Hurley of Norwell, MA.  She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Joseph R. Forrand, formerly of Abington, MA and now...

Dec 12, 2021

Sheila Eilene Wynne of Brewster, died unexpectedly in Portland Maine on December 12: 2021, at the age of 84. She was the beloved daughter of the late John A. and Mary E. (McDermott) Wynne. Sheila was the loving sister of: Noreen Frizelle and husband Al, Mary Jo Noonan and husband David, Virginia  MacLeod and husband Donald, John Wynne and...