Obituaries

Sep 15, 2021

Dr. James A. Seddon IV of Hingham, MA. Born October 6, 1932 in St. Louis, MO. Died September 15, 2021 of natural causes. He attended Taft '50, Harvard College '54, UC Berkley, Washington University School of Medicine MD 1967. Proudly served in the US Army.  Practiced Psychiatry in the Boston area. Jim was an enthusiastic nature lover whether at...

Sep 13, 2021

James Patrick Kelly died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, September 13, 2021.

His life took him in many directions from being a commercial property owner and manager to a history teacher, and guidance counselor. However, most will remember him best as the co-owner and director extraordinaire of Meadowcroft Day Camp in Norwell, MA (1976 -...

Sep 10, 2021

Sara M. Verseckes of Scituate, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021 of complications following a recent surgery. Beloved daughter of Nancy Gorman Verseckes and the late William Verseckes. Surviving Sara are her mother and her brother, Michael, his wife Kara; her niece, Zoe, and nephew, Brendan, of Scituate.  Sara was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy...

Sep 8, 2021

Walter Elliot, 69 of Scituate, MA passed away on September 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 38 years to Ellen Elliot, and devoted father of Jennifer Ives and her husband Fred of Marshfield, and Kevin Elliot and his wife Stacey of Scituate.

Walter was the very proud grandfather of Harry and Jack Ives of...

Sep 5, 2021

Linda Mary Martin-Dyer (b-July 3, 1960 d-September 5, 2021) of Norwell MA, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a 7 year battle with Glioblastoma that she fought with the same grace, dignity, and strength that she brought to her life.

She is survived and profoundly missed by her devoted husband and love of her life,...

Sep 1, 2021

Margaret O'Brien, 83, of Scituate, MA passed away on September 1, 2021, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Paul J. O'Brien, and devoted mother to Paul O'Brien, Jr. of Hull, Lisa O'Brien Bates and her husband Kevin Bates of Sandwich, and Michael O'Brien and his wife Elke O'Brien of Hull.

Margaret...

Aug 24, 2021

Donald R. Lang, age 74, of Norwell, passed away on August 24, 2021 at home. Beloved husband of Susan C.  (Barry) Lang and devoted father of Karen Allen and husband Michael of Hanover, John Lang and wife Beth of Weymouth, Jason Maglathlin and wife Lydia of Alexandria, VA, and David Maglathlin and wife Mary Ellen of Newtown, PA. Adoring...

Aug 21, 2021

Harriet Snow Benedict of Cohasset, MA, died peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2021. She was born on September 17, 1927, to Dr. Henry and Margaret Snow of Dayton, Ohio. After receiving her BA in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, she married George W. Benedict III of Cohasset. They had three children: Katherine B. Liscomb of Marshfield,...

Aug 19, 2021

Ray Kasperowicz of Cohasset passed on the morning of August 19 at 8:28 am. For the past year he had fought against a variety respiratory and blood ailments that finally overcame him. He had been home these past two months but was in and out of the hospital and rehab since September 2020.

Ray is survived by...

Aug 13, 2021

Dr. Michael P. Equi Jr.

June 22, 1944 – August 13, 2021

Michael Equi, a husband, dad, dentist, working man, analytical thinker and determined helper who spent his life trying to elevate the self-esteem of the people around him, died August 13 during a brief stay in the hospital.

Throughout his lifetime, Mike...

Aug 7, 2021

David Ray Meacham, age 69, a life long resident of Norwell, passed away on August 7, 2021. David graduated from Norwell High School and worked for the Town of Norwell as a school bus driver, along side his mother. He also worked for a number of local garages, most notably, Pete's Garage on Rt. 53. David was devoted to...

Aug 2, 2021

Nancy J. Monahan passed away on August 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of T. Stacey of Marshfield for 49 years.  Devoted mother of Robert and his wife Eva of Scituate, Elizabeth and her husband Paul, and the late Thomas S. III, MD.  She was the loving daughter of Lennard and Aino, beloved sister...

Aug 2, 2021

Mary Louise (Guyle) Griffin, 95, of Cohasset MA, originally from Auburn NY, passed away peacefully on August 2nd 2021.

Devoted mother of Beverly Koswick and her husband Allan, grandmother of Deven and Karlee, who were the pride and joy of Mary's life. She is predeceased by her father and mother, William and Frances Guyle, and her siblings:...

Jul 30, 2021

Edward A. Curran, 80, of Cohasset, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at home, embraced by the love and grace of his wife, Elaine M. (Teagle) Curran after a brief but resolute battle with cancer. Ed departed this world overwhelmingly proud of his family, especially Elaine, whose strength left Ed in awe every day of their sixty years together....

Jul 26, 2021

Cathleen "Cat" Marie Collins – August 5, 1964-July 26, 2021

Cat passed away at home, surrounded by family after a difficult battle with cancer.  She is survived by her parents, Robert F. and Claire Rowan Collins of Cohasset, her sister Susan Collins Hayes of Dedham, her brother Robert J. Collins and sister in law, Nise Nekehba of...

Jul 25, 2021

Joan C. (Hopkins) Shockman, age 82, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 at home. Beloved wife of Philip C. Shockman and devoted mother of Carl Shockman of Houston, TX, Susan Hixson of Cohasset, and Jill Fitzgerald of Hingham. She was the adoring grandmother of Molly and Max Fitzgerald, Mason Fitzgerald, Carleton Shockman, Sofia Shockman, Laney Hixson,...

Jul 24, 2021

Mary Cumner Hartshorne, 93, of Cohasset, MA died peacefully at home, beside her beautiful garden on July 24, 2021. She was born on May 20, 1928 in Brookline, MA, the daughter of Prescott Thayer Cumner and Ruth Smith Cumner. Mary is survived by her daughter, Ellen Hartshorne Whitney and husband, Tim Whitney and by her son, Prescott Cumner Hartshorne...

Jul 22, 2021

June S. (Neil) Grandin

July 26, 1924 to July 22, 2021

June S. (Neil) Grandin, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 22 at the age of 96, at her daughter's home in Duxbury, MA.

Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on July 26, 1924, June was...

Jul 21, 2021

ISABELLE A. McDERMOTT, Age 95, a long-time resident of Scituate, passed away at the Royal Braintree Rehabilitation Center in Braintree on July 21, 2021.  She is survived by three nephews:  Stephen Daly, of Boston; John Daly, of Washington, D.C.; and Michael McDermott, of Los Angeles, California.

Isabelle grew up in Jamaica Plain, attending Jamaica Plain High School...

Jul 19, 2021

Joseph A. "Joe" Mastriani, of Marshfield, loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, Pop Pop, teacher, Army Ranger, and friend, passed away on July 19th, 2021 surrounded by family.  Raised in Kearny, NJ, graduate of West Point, steeped in the family values of hard work and honesty, Joe was the loving son of Carmela and Joseph Mastriani (late of...