Obituaries

Richard John Walsh

Richard John Walsh

Oct 2, 2017

Richard John (Dick) Walsh, died peacefully at home in Scituate MA, on Monday, October 2, 2017 at age 81.  Beloved husband of Beverly (Rettig) Walsh. He was devoted to his wife and family who survive him; including his children Susan (Kimball) Magoni, Steven (Monica) Walsh, Stacy (Michael Skok) Walsh as well as his grandchildren; Evan, Teresa, Nicholas and Annabel....

Joseph M Curley

Joseph M Curley

Oct 1, 2017

Joseph M. Curley, 50, Cohasset, Mass. died suddenly in Boston, Mass. on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Joe is survived by his wife, Lauren, and daughters, Madeline and Margaret, of Cohasset, Mass., his mother, Christine Edda, of Clinton, Conn., father Peter Curley and his wife, Elaine Gordon, sister Jennifer Curley and her husband Peter Scotella, and their sons...

Claire C. (Nichols)  Keiran

Claire C. (Nichols) Keiran

Sep 26, 2017

Claire C. (Nichols) Keiran, 89, of Cohasset, formerly of Scituate, a woman of faith, strength and courage, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 surrounded by her children.

Born and raised in Mission Hill, she is predeceased by her husband Hugh A. Keiran. She is survived by her six loving children, Capt....

Kathleen Julie Mcardle

Kathleen Julie Mcardle

Sep 24, 2017

Kathleen J. McArdle, 81, of Scituate, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  Born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Margaret H. (Kelly) McArdle.  Kathleen was pre-deceased by her sisters Marie Harrigan and JoAnne Lennon, her brother Thomas E. McArdle and brother in law Paul Harrigan...

William Francis Degiacomo

William Francis Degiacomo

Sep 23, 2017

William F. DeGiacomo, age 88, of Cohasset, formerly of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2017 at home. Husband of the late Ruth H. (Walsh) and devoted father of Laura Coughlan of Deerfield Beach, FL., Lisa Smith and husband Jim of Hingham, William DeGiacomo and wife Sandy of Scituate, David DeGiacomo of Quincy, Amy Spall and husband Steve...

Grace S. (Spuria)  Lafauci

Grace S. (Spuria) Lafauci

Sep 21, 2017

Grace (Spuria) LaFauci, 90, of Cohasset, and formerly of Belmont, Mass., and Bradenton, Fla., passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, surrounded by her family.

Born in Pezzolo, Italy, in 1926, to Lillian and Giovanni Spuria, Grace came to the United States in 1955, later rising to director level at New England Life Insurance. But her...

Mary Ellen Murphy

Mary Ellen Murphy

Sep 17, 2017

Mary Ellen Murphy, age 97, of Scituate, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Sept. 17, 2017. Daughter of the late George and Ellen Sullivan. Raised and loved by her adoptive parents, the late Daniel and Katherine Murphy. Aunt of Sharon Ross and husband, Joseph "Ernie" of Scituate, Charles Sullivan and wife Barbara of Scituate, John Sullivan and wife Janet...

Claire T. (Roche)  Shields

Claire T. (Roche) Shields

Sep 6, 2017

Claire T. Shields, age 89, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2017. Daughter of the late Michael J. and Catherine (Mulhern) Roche. Mother of Catherine Shields Lavigne of Scituate and her late husband James E. Lavigne. Grandmother of Nicholas A. Lavigne of Weymouth, and Kristine J. Lavigne of Scituate. Great-grandmother of Camrin M. Lavigne and Steven A....

Laura J. Fortier

Laura J. Fortier

Sep 6, 2017

Laura L. Fortier, age 67, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Ida (Mello) Fortier. Devoted mother of Isatta J. Fortier, whom she and her sister adopted and provided love and care. Sister of Edmund A. Fortier and wife Diane of Scituate, Leslie J. Fortier of Cohasset, and the late...

Raymond Benedict Davis

Raymond Benedict Davis

Sep 4, 2017

Raymond Benedict Davis, age 92, of Cohasset, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2017.  Beloved husband of Josephine (Bartkus) Davis. Loving father of Raymond Davis and wife MaryEllen of Cohasset. Beloved grandfather of Matthew Davis of Scituate, Mark Davis of Laurel, MD, and Christopher Davis of Hanover. Great-grandfather of Kathryn. Brother of the late George Davis...

Richard Cole (Richie)  Barrett

Richard Cole (Richie) Barrett

Sep 2, 2017

Richard Cole Barrett, age 61, better known as Richie, passed away peacefully at his home in Abington, MA

Richie was born in Rochester, NY on May 23, 1956.  He graduated from Tabor Academy in 1974.

After graduation, Richie decided to follow in his father's footsteps, and became a top -notch restaurateur. ...

Priscilla C Wood

Priscilla C Wood

Aug 28, 2017

Priscilla C. Wood, age 88, of Hingham, formerly of Cohasset, passed away on August 28, 2017 peacefully in her sleep. Priscilla was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Oscarson) Wood. She is survived by many cousins, especially Marilyn Holstad of Seattle, WA and Ethelyn Balkam and her husband Chuck of Marshfield, with whom she remained very close....

Angelina M (Venuto)  Rabuffetti

Angelina M (Venuto) Rabuffetti

Aug 27, 2017

Angelina Rabuffetti, of Cohasset, formerly of Pembroke and Hyde Park, died on August 27th at her home in Cohasset at the age of 88.  She was the wife of the late Francesco Rabuffetti.  Daughter of Rosaria Paparazzo and Antonio Venuto of Olivadi Italy.  Mother of Benedict Rabuffetti of Norwood, Rosario Rabuffetti and his wife Rosemarie of Kingston, Maria Williams...

Craig Lawrence Fortuna

Craig Lawrence Fortuna

Aug 27, 2017

Craig Lawrence Fortuna, 50, of Scituate Massachusetts, passed away on August 27, 2017, peacefully in his sleep.  Craig was born December 7, 1966 in Syosset, NY. He was raised in Scituate and most recently resided in Cohasset, MA.  Craig graduated from Kent's Hill School, Kent's Hill Maine. After college he went on to start a successful manufacturer's representative company. ...

Peter Francis Conway

Peter Francis Conway

Aug 22, 2017

Peter Francis Conway, age 75, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 22, 2017 after complications of Parkinson's Disease. Loving husband of Joyce E. (Miltner). Beloved father of Gary Ormiston and wife Stephanie of Wakefield, RI, David Ormiston of Hartland, VT, Brian Ormiston and wife Catherine of Portland, OR, Todd Conway and wife Natalie...

Albert G. Galler

Albert G. Galler

Aug 22, 2017

Albert Gustave Galler died peacefully in his sleep on August 22, succumbing to his struggles with congestive heart failure.  He leaves his sweet and beautiful wife of 62 years, Lorraine Mae (Donahue) Galler and their 3 children, Walter Charles Galler and his wife Victoria of Jacksonville, FL; Dwight David Galler and his wife Pamela, of Marshfield, MA and Susan...

Hannah Kathleen Gunville

Hannah Kathleen Gunville

Aug 21, 2017

Hannah K. Gunville, age 22, suddenly on August 21, 2017. Daughter of Linda M. (Thetonia) Gunville of Bridgewater and the late Robert M. Gunville. Sister of Travis and Brigid Gunville, both of Bridgewater. Granddaughter of Nancy Thetonia of Bridgewater and the late Robert and Kathleen Gunville of Cohasset. Niece of Lori Thetonia of Bridgewater, Lisa Gunville Gargiulo of Hull,...

Sarah M (Carroll)  Clark

Sarah M (Carroll) Clark

Aug 19, 2017

Sarah M. (Carroll) Clark, age 91, formerly of Norwell and Hanover, died Saturday the 19th of August at the Hannah B. Shaw Home in Middleboro. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Sarah was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Lewis W. Clark and her daughter, Carol Ann (Clark)...

Gerard A. Conte

Gerard A. Conte

Aug 16, 2017

Gerard Andrew Conte, age 85, a lifelong resident of Cohasset, passed away on August 16, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lucille (Sylvester) Conte. He was the son of the late Philomena (Sciallo) Conte and Carlo Conte of Cohasset. He was loving grandfather of Meredith Bergeron of Canaan NH, Stephanie Letts of Holden and...

John Bob Brown

John Bob Brown

Aug 16, 2017

John (Bub) Brown           June 5, 1924 – August 16, 2017

Born June 5, 1924 to Wilson S Brown and Marian E Brown. Lifelong resident of Scituate.

Graduated Scituate High School 1942 with a concentration in Industrial Arts. He played Varsity Football, Basketball and Baseball.

Served in the Army Air Corps (Air...