Obituaries

Oct 10, 2015

Mary Jo (Finnegan) Gallivan, RN., age 79, of Scituate formerly of Newburgh, NY., passed away on October 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Francis X. Gallivan and devoted mother of Kathleen Holmquest and husband Christopher of Marshfield, Kerry Igo and husband Paul of Sandwich, Andrew F. Gallivan and wife Mary of New Windsor, NY., Megan Quinn and husband Robert of...

Oct 9, 2015

Elizabeth Cogswell Knox, 50, died from renal cancer at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston on Friday, October 9, 2015. Liz Knox was an extraordinary woman with a keen mind, a quick wit, and a heart filled with love and affection for her friends and family.

Liz was born on January 14, 1965, to John...

Oct 7, 2015

Ralph L. Ripley III of Norwell, MA died October 7, 2015 after living 82 notable years. Ralph passed away from renal failure resulting from prolonged kidney disease.  He was born in Norwell, MA to Emily Simmons Ripley and Ralph L. Ripley Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Judith; his four children, Kimberly, Janice, Karen and Scott; his granddaughter,...

Oct 6, 2015

Harry B. St. Onge, 72, of Cohasset, MA. passed away suddenly October 6, surrounded by his beloved wife of 49 years Kathleen McCormack St. Onge, daughter, Heather Nicholls and her husband Malcolm, son, Mark and his wife Lydia. Raised in Manchester, NH, he leaves behind a sister, Marie Spain and her husband Mike.  "Papa" was adored and loved by...

Oct 1, 2015

Kathleen Ann Mulcahy, age 66, of Cohasset, passed away on September 30, 2015 with her family by her side. Loving mother of Megan Thatford and her husband Robert, Carolyn George and her husband Charles, and Christopher Pratt and his wife Jessica.  She was the devoted daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine Mulcahy and the sister of Maureen O'Meara,...

Oct 1, 2015

Johanna Loubser Barbuto passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest and son Dirk. She is survived by her daughters Heather Wakelin of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Carrie Nissi of Bradford, Mass., Jody Bowskill of Belfast, ME and six grandchildren.

Jo was a licensed physical therapist for many years before...

Sep 26, 2015

Joan M. (Duggan) Curtin, age 85, of Scituate, formerly Brighton, passed on Sept. 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edmond T. Curtin. Loving mother of Joan C. Baldassari of Peabody, Edmond T. Curtin Jr. of Marshfield. Sister of the late Gerard A. Duggan Jr. Cherished grandmother of Christopher A. Curtin and wife Ashley of Whitman, Daniel T. Curtin...

Sep 26, 2015

Michael G. Hughes, M.D., of Cohasset, formerly of Hingham, touched the world around him.  His warm dry wit was exceeded only by his generosity to others, not only within his profession but towards his family, friends and community.   Michael never wavered from his commitment to the health and well-being of others.  Whether he was on the golf course, opening...

Sep 22, 2015

Jerry Cogill Jr., age 37 of Cohasset passed away suddenly on September 22, 2015. Son of the Late, Lisa-Anne Laugelle and Jerry Cogill Sr., both of Cohasset. Survived by his wife Jaime Marie Kurtz and his adoring daughter, Lily Anne Cogill also of Cohasset, his loving sister, Kyralea Cogill of Hull and his nephew, Zakary Jai Purcell and nieces,...

Sep 20, 2015

Patricia A. Tsoumas passed away Sunday, September 20th, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  She leaves behind her beloved husband of 49 years Harold Tsoumas, her two daughters Andrea Tsoumas and Jenifer Tsoumas Sullivan and son-in-law Brian J. Suliivan.  She also leaves behind her brothers Joseph "Buddy" Saccardo, Tommy Saccardo...

Sep 19, 2015

Kathleen A. (Taylor) Ryan, age 84, of Cohasset, formerly of Dedham, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John C. Ryan. Mother of Jill Ward and her husband Lance of Cohasset and the late John T. Ryan. Sister of Frank Taylor and wife Barbara of  Salem, Oregon, Edward Taylor and wife Catherine of Falmouth,...

Sep 18, 2015

Robert E. Snow of Scituate,  Sept 18, 2015, surrounded by Family at the home in which he and his wife, Malin L. (Foote), built together. Married for 57 years. Loving Father of Frank Snow and Partner Janet of Scituate, Robin Snow Shea and Tom of Bedford NH, Chris Snow and Dorothy of Scituate, Susan Eaton and Jeff of Reno...

Sep 17, 2015

Stephen B. Andrus died peacefully at home September 17, 2015. He was briefly predeceased by his wife of 71 years BJ Andrus, survived by three daughters, grandson and feline factotum, Luke. Born in Minnesota, his first big adventure was a highschool-led bicycling tour of UK and onto Germany. Attending the 1936 Olympics, he watched Jesse Owens' gold medal races....

Sep 17, 2015

Gary L. Vitty, age 66, of Scituate, passed away on Sept. 17, 2015 after a long illness. Beloved son of the late Theodore and Alice Vitty. Mr. Vitty was born in Stockbridge, MA and graduated from Norwich University with a degree in Government in 1971. He entered the US Army and served in the 1542 Infantry as the commanding...

Sep 13, 2015

Anthony B. Viola, age 78, of Norwell, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13 2015 after a brief illness at Southwood at Norwell. Loving husband of Marie F. (Horigan) for 55 years. Devoted father of Laura M. May and husband John of Foxborough, Joseph Anthony Viola of Scituate, John David Viola and wife Kristi of Hamilton. Brother...

Sep 12, 2015

Dr. Thomas D. Higgins passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

As the Chief Economist and Global Macro Strategist for Standish Asset Management/Bank of New York Mellon, Tom's professional opinion was consistently sought out and respected within the global financial community, although he often summarized his expertise by saying that he simply "talked to people for a...

Sep 11, 2015

Stephen Norton Bobo, age 86, of Cohasset, passed away on September 11, 2015. Beloved husband of Vivien Elaine (Anderson) Bobo and devoted father of Stephen A. Bobo and wife Heidi, and Kristine N. Specht and husband A. Thomas Specht Jr. Loving grandfather of Samantha Bobo, and Julia and Melissa Specht.

Mr. Bobo was a graduate...

Sep 5, 2015

Maxine M. (Perry) Leary, age 85, of Scituate, passed away on Sept. 5, 2015 after a brief illness at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate. Wife of the late Donald J. Leary. Beloved mother of Helen M. Leary and husband Bob Stafford of Scituate, Dennis P. Leary of Marshfield, Anne E. Whitman and husband John...

Aug 23, 2015

Minda E. (Marks) MacDonald, age 100, of Cohasset, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on August 23, 2015. Loving wife of the late Louis MacDonald. Loving mother of Buzzy MacDonald and wife Judith of Plymouth, Alice Colombi and husband Bob of Weymouth, Betty Davenport of Rockland, Linda Baker and husband Stephen of Hull. Sister of Mary Brennock and Peggy Hernan...

Aug 19, 2015

Lee Cisneros, age 94, of Cohasset, formerly of Akron (Ohio), Braintree, and LaFerea (Texas), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 18, 2015. Lee was the beloved husband of 69 years of the late Dorothy (Farmer) Cisneros; and the loving father of Ronald L. of Cambridge, Kenneth R. of Cohasset, and Timothy L. of San Francisco. He was...