Obituaries

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...

Jul 19, 2021

Patricia A. (Galligan) Laugelle, age 84 of Cohasset, formerly of Scituate, passed away on July 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Peter Laugelle. Loving mother to Mary Snow and her husband Kenneth, and sons Gerry and Christopher. Devoted grandmother to Jessica Olejniczak, Samantha Snow, and Hannah and Samuel Laugelle. Great-grandmother to...

Jul 16, 2021

Arthur "Skip" Rathje III went home to Jesus on July 16, 2021.

Skip was born to Arthur and Helen Rathje on July 19, 1961 in Valley Stream, New York. He comes from a family of four with his sister, Karen Schroder. They summered on Long Island where Skip learned to be an amazing boater and an even...

Jul 11, 2021

Constance "Connie" Catrambone, of Cohasset, peacefully passed away Sunday, July 11th. She was the daughter of Gerald Fall. Sister of Gerald Fall, Jr, Robert Fall, Evelyn Fall, and Barbara Jean Fall.

Connie was the wife of Joseph Catrambone (deceased) for 59 years. Connie was also the mother of Scott Michael Catrambone (deceased)

She is survived...

Jul 7, 2021

Robert J.Sullivan, age 90, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary F. (Zilg) Sullivan and devoted father of Robert F. Sullivan of Cohasset, Patricia Z. Wallace of Windham, NH, Lee Murphy of Sudbury, and James Sullivan of PA. Cherished grandfather of River, Dillon, Elizabeth, Collin, Katherine, James, Quinn, Sean and...

Jul 5, 2021

Jonathan "Scott" McClean of Norwell passed away peacefully on July 5th after a brief but intense battle with pancreatic cancer.  Scott was born on February 26, 1953 to J. Donald and Ann S (Silva) McClean.  He grew up in Quincy and graduated from Newman Prep in Boston and then from Dean Junior College.  He worked for many years for...

Jul 5, 2021

Elaine M. (Murphy) Higgins, age 77, of Norwell, passed away on July 5, 2021 at home. Beloved wife of the late John E. Higgins to whom she was married for 31 years. Devoted mother of John A.  "Jack" Higgins and wife Michelle of Charlotte, NC; Christopher P. Higgins and wife Michelle of Foxboro; and Jill P. Higgins of Weymouth....

Jul 2, 2021

Patrick Joseph Bowes Sr. of Marshfield, formerly of Scituate , passed away on Friday July 2, 2021 after a stroke. Patrick was born and raised in South Boston (St. Bridget's Parish) .His parents (deceased) were Robert S. Bowes and Patricia (Collins) Bowes. Patrick was fourth of ten children,  Robert Bowes of Somerville, Ellen (Bowes) Contreras of South Boston, Margaret...