Obituaries

Apr 30, 2019

John T. "Jake" Jacobus, age 76, of Yarmouth, MA passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, FL on April 30, 2019.  John and his loving companion of several years, Marilyn Bucheri, had just begun their journey back to Yarmouth after spending the winter months in Sarasota, FL.

He was born on June 5, 1942 in Boston, MA, the son...

Apr 30, 2019

Edward A. Porter, 81 of Scituate, passed away April 30, 2019 after a brief illness. Son of the late Dennis and Alice (Meade). Beloved husband of Janice (Stine); father of Lisa J. Porter of VA, Andrea P. Cashman and her husband Sean of Hanover, and David E. Porter of Naples, FL. Also survived by his sister Kathleen Porter Hall...

Apr 28, 2019

Hugh J. Gillen was a man of many names. He was "son" to his mother and "Gillen" to his in-laws, "Uncle Sonny" or "Uncle Gillen" to his nieces and nephews, "Grandpa" to an entire herd of grandchildren and "Jack"to everyone else. But whatever you called him, Gillen was also a man who enjoyed the many passions that locals develop...

Apr 28, 2019

Louis D. Bailow age 96, of Norwell passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019. Lou celebrated 65 years of marriage with his wife Theresa who predeceased him. He was the devoted father of Stephen Bailow and his wife Cathy of West Chester, PA., Charles Bailow of Middleborough MA., Mark Bailow and his wife Monica of Jupiter, FL., and Terryanne...

Apr 28, 2019

Barbara A. (Savage) Giuggio, age 89, of Cohasset, passed away on April 28, 2019 peacefully with family at her side. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late John P. Giuggio. Loving mother of John P. Giuggio Jr. of Cambridge, Patricia Cappello of Norwell, Stephen Giuggio of Sewalls Point, FL and the late Barbara M. Mance. Loving grandmother of...

Apr 26, 2019

Robert Allen Jones; 61 of Cohasset died unexpectedly on April 26, 2019. Bobby was the son of the late Clifton B. and Barbara J (Morse) Jones. Bobby leaves his son and best friend Robert J Jones of South Boston. He is survived by his sister Deborah and her husband Peter of Cohasset, sister Donna Mahoney Chappell and husband Charles...

Apr 25, 2019

Diane (Kurtz) O'Brien, 65 of Braintree, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019, at South Shore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was the beloved wife of Kevin P. O'Brien, devoted mother to Kevin P. O'Brien II, Taryn O'Brien and her fiancé Michael Casagrande, and proud Gammy to Noelle Casagrande. She was the loving daughter of the late...

Apr 25, 2019

Barbara (Signorelli) Gunville , 84 of Yarmouth, Maine and formerly of Cohasset, MA and Bridgton, ME passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2019, with her children by her side.

Barbara was born on August 18, 1934, to the late Salvatore and Anne Signorelli of Cohasset, Massachusetts. She was one of seven children. Barbara was predeceased...

Apr 13, 2019

Mildred A. (Cuff) Donahue, 83 of Norwell, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Edward Donahue.  Loving daughter of the late Walter and Lydia Cuff.  She is survived by her sister-in-law Marie Regan and several nieces and nephews. She was a devoted parishioner at Saint Helen Catholic Church in Norwell and a long time volunteer...

Apr 9, 2019

Dorothy Chase, MD, passed away on April 9, 2019, in Milton, Massachusetts, at age 84, after a  courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease. She was born September 17th, 1934 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Edward Chase and Helen Rae Chase. She grew up in Brockton and later Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1952. She graduated from Tufts University in...

Apr 5, 2019

Edwin J, Carr Esq.; 93, longtime resident of Chestnut Hill, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 5, 2019. Son of the late George and Ethyl Carr, "Ed" was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University before enrolling in the V-12 Navy College Training Program. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering with distinction...

Apr 2, 2019

David F. Barry , age 80, of Hull and Punta Gorta, FL., passed away on April 2, 2019. Husband of Judith (Pitaro) Barry and loving father of David F. Barry , Jr. and his wife Judy of Halifax, Shannon F. Landry and her husband David of Roseville, MN, Sean A. Barry and his wife Jennifer of Taunton, Mary M. Powers...

Mar 30, 2019

Robert B. Mohr passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his home in Scituate, MA. He was born on August 26, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to the late Robert and Bernice (Goldate) Mohr. He is predeceased by his brother David Mohr.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Virginia (Clifford) of Scituate,...

Mar 27, 2019

Thomas R. Greco, of Cohasset, passed away on March 27, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

Born on November 12, 1938, Tom was raised in Boston's North End and Somerville, Mass. He attended Boston College High School followed by Boston College and later graduated with a master's degree in business administration from New York University.

Mar 26, 2019

Lockwood Dexter Street (Dexter,) devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, died on March 26, 2019, in Hingham, Massachusetts.  He was 85.

Dexter is survived by his wife Marcia Larson Street of Hingham, MA; children William Lockwood Street, of Weymouth, MA, Jennifer Lynne Street (Kyle Erlandsen) of Newton, MA, Richard Larson (Mara Sales) Street of Sandy Hook, CT;...

Mar 24, 2019

Carol Janet (Crocker) Rice of Norwell passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24th at her beloved home of 56 years with family at her side.  She was the daughter of Alden and Esther (Gustafson) Crocker.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Winston Stanyan Rice, her sister Constance (Connie) as well as her four children ...

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 17, 2019

William Alexander Johnston, Jr. 86, of Norwell, died March 17, 2019. He was born April 20, 1932 in Boston, MA, son of William "Bud" Johnston, Sr. and Eleanor Johnston of Randolph, MA. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a communications officer aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Antietam. He graduated from Boston University in the...

Mar 14, 2019

Betty Jane (Cooper) Babcock, a longtime resident of Marshfield passed away on Thursday, March 14.  BJ was predeceased by her husband, Alfred (Fred) Babcock.  She is survived by her 3 daughters, Nancy Biller and her husband, Russ of Cheektowaga, NY, Betsy Babcock and her husband, Dan Cavicchio of Landaff, NH and Patricia Gilmore and her husband, Dan of Marshfield,...

Mar 12, 2019