Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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. ...

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....

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

Aug 15, 2017

Kenneth E. Thayer, Jr., age 67 of Cohasset, passed away on August 15, 2017.Loving father of Kenneth E. Thayer, III of FL, Jason Thayer of E. Weymouth, Derek Thayer of Cohasset, and Adam Thayer of FL. Adoring grandfather of Alex, Riley, Madeline, Samantha, and Landon. Brother of Philip Thayer of Cohasset. Also survived by a large loving family.

Aug 12, 2017

James "Jim" Gerard Foley, of Scituate, passed away after a brief illness on August 12, 2017. Jim was the beloved husband of Hannah (Chapin) Foley, and devoted father to Cameron, Holden and Grace. Jim was the son of Anne (Golden) and the late Vincent Foley of Braintree. He was the dear son-in-law of Margaret (Crowley) Chapin of Cohasset and...

Aug 11, 2017

Rosemary M. (Fisher) Duffy, age 66, of Cohasset, formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2017 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Daniel F. Duffy.  Devoted mother of Brian and wife Jessica of Brentwood, NH, Commander Kevin Duffy, USCG, and wife Rocío of Miami, FL, Maura Augusten and husband Joe of...

Aug 10, 2017

Richard Marsh Pratt, age 80, of Cohasset, passed away on August 10, 2017 in Maine. An avid sailor, he built his own sailboat and every year took a month and sailed mostly up the coast of Maine. He was a life long member of the Power Squadron in Quincy, MA, where he taught celestial navigation. He was also a...

Aug 9, 2017

Daniel Peter Attardo, age 74, of Norwell, died on August 9, 2017 having recently been preceded in death by his wife and soul mate, Marion.

He is survived by children, Daniel Attardo and wife Vicki of Chesapeake, VA. David Attardo and wife Mary Jane of Marshfield, and Paul Attardo of Quincy. Dan was the son of the...

Aug 8, 2017

James Roy White, age 94, passed away on August 8 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Dene (Hudgins) White, two daughters  Jennifer Smollett and her husband, Peter; Cynthia Vogel and her husband Robert (all of Scituate) and his son David White and his partner, Christine Comperchio of Ipswich. He leaves...

Aug 7, 2017

Charlene "Gigi" L'Heureux Sullivan of Hanover formally of Norwell and Nantucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday evening August 7.

Charlene is predeceased by her mother Edith L'Heureux and father Charles L'Heureux and survived by her loving husband Jack of 51 years.

Charlene is lovingly remembered by her son Brandon of Scituate,...