Obituaries

May 21, 2020

JoAnn L. (JoJo) Fichtner of Cohasset died on May 21, 2020, after a brief illness. She was the loving daughter of the late Joseph F. and Annabelle (Yoder) Lloyd. Born in Lebanon, PA, JoAnn was raised in Lebanon where she graduated from Lebanon Valley High School in 1951. Most of JoJo's time was spent literally "on the move," as...

May 21, 2020

John William Timmers, age 79, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on Ascension Thursday, May 21, 2020. Born in St. Cloud, MN on June 28, 1940 to Loren and Rosalie (Mader) Timmers. John attended Cathedral High School and St. Cloud State Univ. for two years before serving in the US Navy on the carrier USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT before graduating...

May 20, 2020

Paula F. Meallo, age 82, a lifelong resident of Cohasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20, 2020. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Albert J. Meallo. Loving mother of Greg Meallo and his late wife, Joan, of Scituate, the late Michael Francis Meallo and his beloved wife Jennifer of Norwell, and Melissa Meallo Zani...

May 20, 2020

Kathleen Ann (Huey) Berger, doting mother of eight and vanilla buttercream frosted cake connoisseur, passed away peacefully May 20, 2020, in South Weymouth, Mass., after a brief illness. She was 73. She leaves behind a bevy of kids who absolutely adored her, including five sons, Aaron, Matthew (Jennifer), Benjamin, Jonah (Andrea), and Jake; and three daughters, Sarah (J.R.) Kennie,...

May 18, 2020

Martha Ann (Burke) Equi

June 12, 1946 – May 18, 2020

Martha Equi, a lifelong educator, passed away on May 18th after a tenacious and graceful fight against glioblastoma.

Martha was the straw that stirred the drink for her family, friends and extended community, whether it was working in – and ultimately serving...

May 8, 2020

Janice "Jan" (Nichols) Reagan, 90, of Norwell, formerly of Abington, passed away quietly on Friday, May 8th. Beloved and devoted mother of David Reagan, Thomas and his wife Marcia Reagan, Beth Reagan and Mark and his wife Kathleen Krason Reagan. Cherished grandmother to William Reagan and Conor Reagan.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53...

May 3, 2020

Janet Louise (Irwin) Dillon

On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Janet Louise (Irwin) Dillon, loving wife of the late Maurice 'Boonie' Dillon, passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by loved ones in Sunrise, FL.

Janet was the mother of three married children: Trina (Dillon) Crowley and her husband Jack of Fairhaven MA; Susan (Dillon)...

May 3, 2020

JOANNE M. VIGNONI PAPANDREA

Joanne passed away peacefully at the Pat Roche Hospice Home on May 3rd, 2020 after a long struggle with cancer.  She is survived by her sister Barbara Vignoni Alger and  her husband Tom Alger; her brother Richard Vignoni and his life partner Marie Keutmann;  Step children Lisa Papandrea, David Papandrea and Gina Papandrea,...

May 1, 2020

Verna (Hahner) Cann of Plymouth, formerly of Norwell, passed away peacefully at age 87 on May 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Verna was born on Sept. 8, 1932, in Lynn, Mass. When she was in high school, she moved to Norwell, where she spent most of her married life. She is honored in loving memory...

Apr 28, 2020

Wesley "Lee" MacQuarrie died on April 28, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Hines MacQuarrie. Family was of upmost importance to Lee. Last year, he and Carol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by their kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lee was an incredibly supportive husband, Dad, son, brother, Uncle, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. He was...

Apr 25, 2020

Olga T. (Coscia) Harrigan, of Scituate, April 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John J. Harrigan and devoted mother of John Jr. and his wife, Sue of Bridgewater, Mark and his wife, Joan of Scituate, and Thomas of Mystic, CT. Loving grandmother of Kerry, Kristin, Sean, Ryan and Sarah Harrigan. Sister of Claire Hartwell of Scituate and the...

Apr 25, 2020

Phyllis M. Knudsen, 91, passed away from Covid19 complications on April 25. She was born in Boston, raised in Dorchester and the oldest of 13 children. In November of 1947 she married Frank N. Knudsen and had 5 children that she leaves behind: Frank Knudsen and wife, Muriel of Norwell, Steven Knudsen and wife, Mary of Wakefield, NH, Arlene...

Apr 23, 2020

COHASSET:   Timothy J. Salerno,  61, died April 23, at home with family by his side, after a quiet and courageous battle with Melanoma.

Born on May 28, 1958 in Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of Gertrude (Rogers) Salerno and the late Nicholas J. Salerno. A long-time resident of Cohasset, he attended Cohasset schools where he...

Apr 23, 2020

Robert " Bob" Kustka, age 66 of Norwell, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020. Bob was the eldest son of the late Robert R. and Eleanor M. (Finnegan) Kustka, Quincy, MA. He is survived by his wife Mary A. (McLaughlin) Kustka of Norwell. Loving father of Joel R. Kustka and wife Courtney of San Francisco, CA, Jason E....

Apr 21, 2020

Frederick J. Gould, Our dear brother, Rick, aka Fred, took his last sail on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  An avid sailor, he loved the ocean, fishing and the beach.  He built his own boat and named it Gaelach Dan. He had great wit, was quick to laugh and was quite the storyteller.   He was a voracious reader and enjoyed...

Apr 21, 2020

Michael Paul Charles Hickey, age 39, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2020. Beloved son of Paul Thomas and Heidi (King) Hickey. Loving brother of Kevin Hickey and wife Tiffaney of Plymouth, and Kyle Hickey and partner Katie of Plymouth. Adoring uncle of Peyton, Hailey, and Ava. Grandson of Maredith Webb King of Scituate and the late...

Apr 21, 2020

Elizabeth L. (Donovan) Robinson, age 91, in Hingham, MA, formerly of Norwell passed away on April 21, 2020. Loving wife and best friend of the late William F. Robinson. Beloved mother of Rosemarie A. Robinson of So. Weymouth, Maureen H. McLallen of Weymouth, William J. Robinson of Corpus Christie, TX, Kevin P. Robinson and wife Sherry of Altoona, PA,...

Apr 20, 2020

On April 20, 2020, Janet L. Baldeck of Carver and longtime East Bridgewater resident passed away at the age of 59 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Quincy Massachusetts and was the daughter of Walter and Constance Clapp who preceded her in death.

Janet was raised in Norwell where she graduated High...

Apr 20, 2020

With deepest sorrow, Richard "Ricky" Monroe Yeats, of Norwell, formerly of Scituate, age 50 a beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Monday, April 20, 2020 while in the hospital.

Born August 18, 1969 to Richard E. and Kathleen (Colton) Yeats of Scituate, MA.  He graduated from Scituate High School in 1988, where he...

Apr 18, 2020

On April 18, 2020, Richard Ford deLima died at home in Cohasset, Masaschusetts at the age of 89.

Dick is survived by his wife, Sarah deLima; their children, Jane deLima Thomas, Jonathan deLima, Kate deLima, and Caroline deLima Rubb; and sisters Carol De Lima of Edmonds, Washington, and Nancy Monroe of Willow Street, Pennsylvania.

Dick...