Obituaries

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 4, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Kelley, age 82, most recently of Brockton and formerly of Scituate, Florida, and Cape Cod, passed away December 4, 2025.

 He was born in Boston, lived in Jamaica Plain, and summered in Scituate. His family moved full-time to Scituate where Tom graduated from high school. Tom was an athlete and passionate about college football, especially the BC Eagles to...

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...

Nov 4, 2025

John Arthur Cummings of Norwell, Massachusetts, passed away on November 4, 2025 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia (Troy) Cummings, and the devoted father of Ann Marie Cummings and Jennifer (Cummings) Campbell and her husband, Mark Campbell. He was the cherished "Papa" to his grandchildren Bradley, Aiden, Grace,...

Nov 2, 2025

Mary Lynne (Sturgeon) Zappolo 91, of Cohasset, passed away on November 2, 2025 comfortably at Sunrise Assisted Living with family by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Lynne, born in Queens, New York February 28, 1934, the daughter of Victor and Viola Sturgeon, was the wife of Michael J. 'Mickey' Zappolo who passed in...

Oct 31, 2025

Carole Ann Howey Walt of Hingham, Massachusetts, formerly of Greenwich, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on October 31, 2025. Born to Edward and Margaret (Stevenson) Howey on May 14, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, Carole lived a vibrant life, rooted in love for her family. During her youth, she especially cherished time spent with her beloved...

Oct 31, 2025

Betsy Anne Campbell Walsh, lifetime resident of Norwell, MA passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Finbarr Walsh, Jr. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Lind) Campbell. Dear and loving sister of Bonnie Jean Campbell of Norwell. Brother-in-law of John E. Dunn of Norwell and Sister-in-law of Mary...

Oct 28, 2025

Bridget Anne Farhat, age 85, of Scituate, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2025. Bridget was the loving wife of the late Andre "Andrew" Farhat. She was the beloved mother of Joseph Farhat and his wife Nevis of Dover, MA., Andre Farhat and wife Sonya of Marshfield, and Collins Farhat and wife Brittany of...