Obituaries

Apr 18, 2014

Laurence J. Higgins, of Scituate, age 84, retired Treasurer of Brandeis University, passed away on April 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Carol B. (White) and devoted father of L. Bruce Higgins of New York and Jeffrey Higgins of Connecticut. Brother of the late T. David Higgins. Loving grandfather of Garret and Myles Higgins of CT.

Apr 16, 2014

Bernard W. "Ben" Michalski, died April 16, 2014. Ben was born September 23, 1936 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, the only child of the late Bernard W. and Geraldine Michalski.

Ben is survived by his wife, Ann Young Michalski of Attleboro, MA.

Ben is also survived by his children, daughters Marybeth Belczyk and her husband Christopher of...

Apr 13, 2014

Janice (Bowley) Cripps, age 83, of Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman, passed away on April 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Ira Cripps. Sister of George Bowley, and wife Judy of Haymarket, Virginia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 11...

Apr 13, 2014

Elizabeth J. (Buddington) Branagan, age 85, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2014 in Natick. She confronted a long-term debilitating disease with patience and courage and was an inspiration to those lucky enough to know her. Beloved wife of the late Lyle E. Branagan. Devoted mother of Lyle A. Branagan and wife, Karen of N. Carolina,...

Apr 8, 2014

Paula (Chisholm) Dunn, age 79, of Shrewsbury, died on April 8, 2014 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born August 27, 1934 in Medford Mass, she grew up in Wellesley and summered in North Scituate. Daughter of the late Harold and Dorothea (Cunningham) Chisholm, and sister of the late John K.Chisholm.

Apr 7, 2014

Vivian Francis Higgins, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2014 at the age of 84.  She was born on April 27, 1929 in the Bronx, New York City.  Vivian was born and raised in New York City and moved to the South Shore where she met her future husband, Earle W. Higgins Jr. (deceased) while roller-skating at...

Apr 6, 2014

Christopher R. Detwiler died on April 6 in the Norwell home he shared with his parents for forty nine years. Chris had a brave spirit and a generous heart. His wants were few, but his pleasures were many. He loved being with his friends; the staff and his fellow coworkers at Road to Responsibility in Marshfield, the volunteers and...

Apr 5, 2014

Virginia F. (Grassie) Huntwork, age 99, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2014 surrounded by her children and loved ones. Born in Cohasset on March 25, 1915, Virginia was a lifelong Cohasset resident. She was married to Cohasset Policeman and WW II veteran, Frederick L. Huntwork, Sr. for 60 years. She is survived by her son...

Apr 5, 2014

James ("Jim") Shyne, 75, died peacefully in Elko, Nevada on April 3, 2014 after a long illness.  Jim was born and grew up in Cohasset, MA and graduated from Cohasset High School.  He and his wife of twenty-three years Mary Margaret settled in Elko, Nevada in 1993, making many wonderful friends and memories.  He loved woodworking and photography, and...

Apr 1, 2014

Joseph J. O'Rourke - age 89, of Cohasset, passed away on April 1, 2014. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Ruth G. (Grant). Devoted father of Patricia Kelley of Canton, Ann Whitney and husband Andy of  Cohasset, and Suzanne Chansky and husband Daniel of Wenham. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Whitney, Andrew Whitney, Philip Chansky, Benjamin Chansky, and Pamela...

Mar 20, 2014

Reverdy L. Munson, of Cohasset, MA, formerly of Oxford CT; Reverdy passed away on March 20th at age 74.  Rev was the beloved husband of Penny, devoted father of Michael and Paul and daughter-in-law Sue, and loving grandfather of Emilie, Zach, Lucy and Melissa. Rev's professional life was dedicated to the loving care of animals. Rev graduated from Cornell...

Mar 16, 2014

Helen M. (Lynch) Smith, of Weymouth, and Norwell, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John L. McDonough and the late Robert L. Smith. Devoted mother of Marjorie E. Kearns and her late husband Thomas F. Kearns of Braintree, Janice W. Curtis-Damstra of East Weymouth and her late husband Lawrence Curtis and...

Mar 10, 2014

R. MURRAY CAMPBELL, PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 10, 2014, age 92. BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANDFATHER. BORN DECEMBER 30, 1921 IN GODERICH, ONTARIO, CANADA TO LILLIAN ELIZABETH CAMPBELL AND GORDON CAMPBELL. HE SPENT HIS TEEN YEARS IN OTTAWA, CANADA AND GRADUATED FROM GLEBE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL. MR. CAMPBELL SERVED IN THE CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS 1940 TO 1945. COMMISSIONED AS...

Mar 6, 2014

Elizabeth Gilchrist Hagan of Cohasset passed away peacefully among family on March 6, 2014 at the age of 89.  She was born on May 6, 1924 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  "Libby" Hagan led a quiet life of dignity and grace for nearly six decades in Cohasset.  In all that she did, she raised her three sons with a complete devotion...

Mar 3, 2014

William "Billy" McAuliffe, 49, of Abington, Cohasset and Scituate, left us too soon on March 3, 2014.  He leaves his devoted family Carole, Joshua, Jacob, Jared and Jewel, his loving parents Bill and Jeanne, his sisters Kelli and Jen, his nieces and nephews, as well as many special and loving friends.  Billy loved to tell stories.  And you could...

Mar 3, 2014

Anne M. Quealy, formerly of Scituate, MA, died peacefully on March 3rd at age 86.  Anne was born on May 9, 1927 in Boston, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Farrell of Dorchester, MA.

Anne attended St. Gregory's High School in Dorchester, MA and is a 1948 graduate of...

Mar 3, 2014

Patrick A. Carbone, age 30, of Cohasset, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2014. Adoring father of Patrick A. Carbone, Jr. and Anthony Carbone, II both of Rockland. Loving son of Anthony "Tony" Carbone and wife, Lisa of Cohasset and Patricia Rowell and husband, Stephen of Taunton. Beloved brother of Joseph Carbone of Whitman and William Carbone and fiancé,...

Mar 1, 2014

Julie (Henderson) Devlin, of Dorchester, MA, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2014, after raising a family in Scituate, MA and later living in Hingham, MA. Julie had an amazing spirit, volunteering her time to many charities and always having time for her family, friends and community. Julie will be missed by many, but will live on in the...

Feb 23, 2014

Robert Clayton Ernst, Sr. of Cohasset passed away February 23, 2014 at the age of 98.  Beloved husband for 61 years of the late Ann Melis Ernst.  Devoted father of the late Marianne Ernst Cortelli of Solon, Ohio and survived by his son Robert C. Ernst Jr. and his wife Mary, both of Cohasset, MA. Bob is also survived...

Feb 22, 2014

James Roderick Kilborn Jr., died on February 22, 2014 at his home in Elimsport, Pa. Mr. Kilborn was born to James R. and Jewell A. Kilborn in 1928 on the United Fruit Company in Oriente Province, Cuba. After moving to Quincy, MA in 1933. Mr. Kilborn attended Quincy public schools graduating in 1946. After a two year stint with the...