Obituaries

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,...

Edward J. Mclaughlin

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...

Patricia Josephine (Casey) Donovan

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...

Leslie C. (Cooper) Golemme

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...

Robert J Candela

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....

Marie T. (Morrissy) Mcgrail

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...

Richard W. Vines

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...

Kathleen Rita (Griffin) Ouellette

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...