Obituaries

Nancy C. (Cutting) Pottenger

Jun 30, 2017

Nancy Cutting Pottenger, 87, a longtime Cohasset resident, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on June 30, 2017.  The daughter of Dick and Sue Cutting, Nancy was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  She graduated from her beloved University of Michigan in 1951.

In 1954 she married Dave Pottenger, thus beginning a marriage...

Mary R. (Templeton) Isley

Jun 30, 2017

Mary R. Isley, 87, of Hingham and formerly of Williamsville, NY died peacefully on June 30 with family members by her side.  She was the daughter of Scottish immigrants Ellen McKee and James Templeton.  She was born in Brooklyn New York and met her husband, Edward Isley, in the neighborhood where they both grew up. Mary was a homemaker...

Marion Louise (Dwyer) Attardo

Jun 30, 2017

Marion Louise Attardo (Dwyer) age 71, of Norwell, passed peacefully in her home while surrounded by her loving family on June 30, 2017. She is survived by Daniel P. Attardo, her loving husband of 53 years, and their children, Daniel Attardo and wife Vicki of Chesapeake, VA,  David Attardo and wife Mary Jane of Marshfield, and Paul Attardo of...

Carolyn H. (Hoss) Mccabe

Jun 26, 2017

Carolyn Hoss McCabe, age 65, of Scituate, MA and Boca Grande, FL, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2017. Beloved wife of Christopher J. McCabe. Loving mother of Christina "CJ" McCabe of Scituate and the late Kate McCabe Lackey. Devoted mother and wife. Mrs. McCabe worked at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Clinical Research. Visiting hours private. Relatives and...

Ralph L. Roberts

Jun 25, 2017

Ralph L. Roberts, age 88, of Scituate, passed away on June 25, 2017. Loving father of Debra A. Lydon and husband Daniel of Scituate, Richard S. Roberts and wife Robyn of Pembroke, and Leslie R. Briody of Scituate. Grandfather of Daniel T., Brian M. and Jason A. Lydon, all of Scituate, and Joanna R. Roberts of West Roxbury, as...

Joyce Marilyn (Volante) Steele

Jun 21, 2017

Joyce M. Steele (Jeff)

Joyce Steele, 89, fondly known as Jeff, died peacefully in her home on June 21 with her family at her side. Born on March 1, 1928 in Stamford, CT, Joyce was the adored only child of Viola Webster and Robert Volante, who died when she was two, and later of her...

Elizabeth L. (Lee) Bahros

Jun 19, 2017

Elizabeth Lee Bahros (Liz) passed away peacefully at home on June 19 with her family at age 87 after a long illness.   She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Anthony N. Bahros (Tony).  She will be missed dearly by her daughter, Jessica Bahros, son-in-law, Robert Blake, grandson, Dagim Bahros of Norwell, MA and her granddaughter, Anya Bahros of...

John P Grayken

Jun 18, 2017

John P. Grayken, age 86, of Cohasset, June 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis R. Grayken. Father of Susan Mary, John Jr. and Victoria. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

Richard D. Leggat

Jun 17, 2017

Richard Durning Leggat of Cohasset, Massachusetts died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a month shy of his 90th birthday.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1927, Dick was the son of Esther Elliott and John Cochran Leggat.  He attended Moody Junior High School and Deerfield Academy. Upon graduation...

Susan M Watrous

Jun 7, 2017

Susan "Sue" McAdams Watrous, 84, a long time Cohasset resident, died peacefully in her sleep on June 7th, 2017, at the Harborview Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born and raised in Fall River, MA, the daughter of James C. McAdams and (Mary) Elizabeth H. McAdams.  She graduated from Walnut Hill School and attended Wellesley College before marrying...

Daniel F. Pleines

May 23, 2017

Daniel F. Pleines, of North Marshfield, passed away on May 23, 2017 at the age of 62 after a short and unexpected illness. Dan was the beloved husband of Cathy (Russell) Pleines and devoted father of Stephen R. Pleines of Boston, Carly M. Pleines of North Marshfield and Kevin D. Pleines and his wife Kathryn of Stamford, CT. Dan...

Penelope G (Griswold) Place

May 21, 2017

Penelope Griswold Place, resident of Cohasset for 60 years, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2017. Pen was born on March 14, 1924 in the kitchen of her family home in Boston, MA to Penelope Griswold and Roger Griswold. Pen was constantly curious and engaging with people and places.  She was well traveled, from childhood years in France to...

Ernest Olaf Wessman, Jr

May 21, 2017

Ernest O. Wessman, Jr, age 88, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017. Beloved husband for 65 years of Marilyn (Tuttle) and devoted father of Lorraine and husband David Bresnahan of NH, Deborah and husband Craig Watt of VT, David Wessman and wife Coni of Scituate, Cynthia and husband Dan Courtney-Rourke of Weymouth, Michael Wessman and partner...

Marjorie M. (Sammet) Mcnamara

May 15, 2017

Marjorie M. (Sammet) McNamara, age 89, of Hull, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Joseph W. "Billy" McNamara of Hull. Loving mother of Michael J. McNamara and wife Pamela J. of Marshfield; Kevin M. McNamara and wife Julie of Glen Ellyn, IL; Wendy L. McLeod and husband Michael of Hanson; Joseph W....

Earl A. Goodrich Jr.

May 9, 2017

Earle A. Goodrich, Jr. age 73, of Cohasset, passed away on May 9, 2017. Beloved son of Aylsa T. (Tibbetts) and the late Earle A. Goodrich, Ret. Lt. Col. USAF. Loving brother of Mark E. wife Jeannie of Stoneham, and LaurieAnn Cleveland of Taunton. Uncle of Catherine Grace Cleveland, Rosalind Marie Gonzalez and Christina M. Goodrich.

Mr....

Jessica L. Macdonald

May 7, 2017

Jessica L. MacDonald, age 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Joseph W. and Agnes M. (Molloy) MacDonald of No. Weymouth (formerly of Cohasset). Sister of Brenda Blair and husband Larry of Hull, David MacDonald and wife Cindy of Portsmouth, RI, Madlyn Pettie and husband Alan of Cohasset, Sarah...

Thomas J. Teuten

May 3, 2017

Thomas J. Teuten, age 77, past Chairman of the Board of Rockland Trust Company and Independent Bank Coorperation, and past President and Chairman of the Board of A.W. Perry, Inc., passed away on May 3, 2017 after a brief illness.

Raised in Rockville Centre, NY, Tom was a 1962 graduate of the United States Military Academy at...

Lawrence A. Jenkins

May 1, 2017

Lawrence A. Jenkins, age 74, a champion candlepin bowler and retired Scituate Parks Department employee, passed away on May 1, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Larry is survived by a son, Kevin, a daughter, Kathy, five grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Also survived by his sisters, Judy and Rosemary, two brothers, Bob and Dennis. Dear friend of Juanita and...

Robert M. Gleason

Apr 29, 2017

Robert Michael "Bob" Gleason, age 88, of Scituate, MA. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 64 years, Brigid Kenny Gleason.

Bob was born March 1, 1929 and was raised in Brighton, MA. He graduated from Boston College in...

Paul Stanley St. John

Apr 27, 2017

Paul Stanley St. John, 86, of Cohasset passed away on April 27, 2017, after having suffered deteriorating health over the past few years. Paul was the beloved son of Stanley and Anna St. John. He is survived by his wife Joan St. John, his children Brian and his wife Molly St. John, Brendan and his wife Stephanie St. John,...