Obituaries

Apr 26, 2017

Edward J. McLaughlin, age 74, a longtime resident of Scituate, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Judith (Johnston) McLaughlin for 45 years. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Eleanor McLaughlin.  Loving father of Brian J. McLaughlin of Scituate, Kerri McLaughlin Mason and husband Chris of Fort Mill, SC., and Kristin McLaughlin Fitzsimmons and her husband...

Apr 23, 2017

Patricia J. (Casey) Donovan, age 87, of Hingham, formerly of Cohasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. "Dick" Donovan, whom she married in 1959. Loving mother of Peter Donovan and wife, Karen of Scarborough, ME., and Amy J. Hall and husband Timothy of Gainesville, GA. Adoring grandmother of...

Apr 22, 2017

Leslie Cooper Golemme, 52, of Norwell, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Born February 25, 1965, in Norwood, MA, to Charles V. Cooper and Marcia (Appeltofft) Cooper, Leslie grew up in Sharon, MA. She was an excellent student and athlete at Sharon High School, where she was Captain of...

Apr 22, 2017

Robert J. Candela- age 85, Of Cohasset, passed away on April 22, 2017.  Beloved husband of the late Dorothea and the cherished father of Ellen Candela of Cohasset.  Born in Wrentham to parents Alfred and Dora, he was preceded in death by his brother George and sisters Clara Sweeney and Laura Gabriele.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Apr 14, 2017

Marie T. (Morrissy) McGrail, age 90, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2017. Wife of the late Stephen McGrail of Scituate. Marie leaves with loving memories, her children, Stephen McGrail (Pat) of Dennis, Patricia Thompson (Raymond) of Scituate, deceased James McGrail (Linda ) Kathleen Keddy (James) of West Springfield, Maureen Gomes (David) of Hanover, and Jeanne O'Connell...

Apr 14, 2017

Richard W. Vines, age 83, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Diane B. Vines and devoted father of Richard F. Vines and wife Therese of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Geoff S. Vines of Chicago, Illinois. Adored grandfather of Yeshe, Eden, and Senna Vines all of Amsterdam. Brother of the late Elizabeth Vines...

Apr 12, 2017

Kathleen R. Ouellette, of Hingham, and formerly Scituate, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 12 at 92 years of age.   A resident of Scituate for 50 years she loved living by the ocean, playing tennis and bridge, attending musical theatre whenever possible and socializing with many friends.  She was an active member of the community, a much-valued volunteer...

Apr 10, 2017

Margaret Isabella Reid (Morton) Munro, age 90, of Cohasset, passed away on April 10, 2017. She was the wife of the late Hugh Munro and devoted mother of Neil Munro and wife Gail of Phoenixville, PA; Alison Munro of Quincy; the late Hamish Munro of Cohasset; Ewan Munro and wife Susan of Randolph; and Kirsty Munro of London, UK....

Apr 7, 2017

James R. Sylvester, age 77, of Norwell and Scituate, passed away on April 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Donna M. (Houghton). Devoted father of Deanna V. Fruci and husband Anthony of Walpole, Arthur T. Fletcher and wife Victoria of Weymouth. Brother of John Sylvester and wife Lupe of CA., and the late Samuel Sylvester and wife Trish of Rhode...

Apr 3, 2017

Maureen F (Kane) Watts of Pembroke, formerly of Norwell passed away on April 3rd, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Watts and loving mother of Bob Watts and wife Barbara of Londonderry, NH, Deborah Watts of Pembroke and Mark Watts and wife Jennifer of Medfield. She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Ryan, Michael, Kate, Brady...

Apr 1, 2017

Diane B. (Prouty) Vines, age 80, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Beloved wife of Richard W. Vines and devoted mother of Richard F. Vines and wife Therese of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Geoff S. Vines of Chicago, Illinois. Adored grandmother of Yeshe, Eden, and Senna Vines all of Amsterdam. Sister...

Mar 28, 2017

Jean G. (Gonsalves) Tolman, age 91, of Norwell, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Arthur M. Tolman, whom she married on Jan. 8, 1949. Devoted mother of Maria J. Tolman and Theodore A. Tolman, both of Norwell. Eldest sister of Edward J. Gonsalves and wife Janet of Weymouth, the late Joanne Mispel, Alfred...

Mar 26, 2017

Wilbur "Bill" L. Garside, formerly of Green Valley, AZ and Norwell, MA passed away on March 26 at the Wentworth Senior Living, Portsmouth NH.  Bill was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Guckavan) Garside.  Devoted father of Matthew and wife Janet, Michael and wife Jean, Molly and husband Bill McQuillen, and the late Joseph Garside. Grandfather...

Mar 26, 2017

Duncan T. McCormack, age 70, of Cohasset died peacefully on March 26, 2017 from complications of a stroke he suffered two weeks ago. Duncan is survived by his daughters; Cynthia Grant and partner Gary Sheets of W. VA and Heather Compton and husband Richard of VA. Duncan is the twin brother of Donald McCormack. He is survived by his...

Mar 22, 2017

Charles Joseph Humphreys, 75, of Cohasset MA passed away on March 22, 2017, following a courageous battle with myelofibrosis. Charles was the beloved son of the former Joseph and Eleanor Humphreys. He leaves his wife and best friend Donna Duncan Humphreys, his children Arlene Humphreys Hood and her husband John, Charles J Humphreys Jr., James C Humphreys, Eva L...

Mar 16, 2017

Phyllis Elizabeth (Rands) Peck, age 91, passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cohasset on March 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years,  Douglas  R. Peck, and her sister, Frances Beery. Devoted father of Judith E. Mitchell and husband John of Plymouth, Virginia F. Peck of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico,  and...

Mar 12, 2017

WILLIAM JOSEPH CLARY, Esq. – peacefully passed away March 12, 2017 after a period of failing health.  Born in Pittsfield, MA to James and Margaret Clary.  With a gift for math and chemistry, he earned a full scholarship to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1958. After many years in the pharmacy industry, he entered New...

Mar 9, 2017

Donald Sears Hudson, age 90, of Norwell died peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017, with his family around him at the Pat Roche Hospice House, Hingham. He was the husband of Camille Prescott Hudson, who survives him and to whom he was married for 68 years.

Don was born June 7, 1926 in Boston the son of...

Mar 9, 2017

Spencer A. "Skip" Joseph, age 74, of Norwell died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at home. Spencer was preceded in death by his wife Fay L. Joseph, who died on March 8, 2017. Married for 41 years, they passed away within hours of each other. Born Jan. 25, 1943, to Ellen L. and Spencer P. Joseph, Skip is survived...