Obituaries

May 29, 2014

Peter J. Waters, age 94, a long-time resident of Norwell, passed away unexpectedly after a sudden automobile accident on May 29, 2014. Mr. Waters was the owner of the Norwell Shell Service Station on Rt. 53 in Norwell for over 50 years. He served in the US Navy from Sept. 1941 until Nov. 1961. He loved all animals and often...

May 29, 2014

Thomas M. Flaherty, age 79, of Falmouth, Mass., formerly of Norwell, passed away on May 29, 2014, surrounded by family at the home of his son Rob and daughter-in-law Debbie, in Mashpee. Born on February 9, 1935, to the late Delia (McDonough) and Stephen Flaherty, Tom grew up in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School, where he excelled at...

May 27, 2014

William A. MacNeill, 84 of Scituate died May 27, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.   Beloved husband of 41 years to Carol A. (Lawson Hart) MacNeill, pre-deceased by first wife Bridget (Riordan) and son Peter MacNeill. Loving father of Maura and her husband James Hilliard of Florida, Bridget of Florida, Adrienne (Mindy) and her husband Steve Boudreau of Andover, Andrew...

May 21, 2014

Nicholas J. Salerno, (86) Cohasset, MA died peacefully at his home, Wednesday, May 21 after a long illness.  The beloved husband of 61 years to Gertrude "Trudy" (Rogers) Salerno, he was born in Newark, NJ, to Alfred H. Salerno and Grace (DelMauro) Salerno. A graduate of St. Benedict's Preparatory High School, Newark, NJ, he excelled in track and twice competed...

May 16, 2014

Dorothy (Dot) Morris Bresnahan, age 87, of Scituate, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.  Dot was born Dorothy Race Morris on March 23, 1927 to Walter and Margaret (Suzy) Morris in Meriden, Connecticut.  She grew up in Meriden and attended primary and...

May 11, 2014

J. Thomas Sheehan, age 79, of Scituate, passed away on May 11, 2014. Devoted  husband of Joyce O'Brien Sheehan, whom he married on August 25, 1956. Loving father of Jill Bagby and husband Rick of Marshfield; Madeline Martin and husband Chris of Hingham;  Tom Sheehan and wife SueAnn of Wellesley; Ted Sheehan and partner Noelle of Fayston VT. Loving grandfather...

May 11, 2014

Timothy L. Horigan, Jr., age 79, of Minot, formerly of Milton, passed away at home on May 11, 2014. Beloved husband of Susan M. (Farrell) and the late Barbara (Curley). Loving father of Timothy L. Horigan, III of Scituate, Barbara Levy and husband Joe of Portsmouth, RI., Al "Trip" Lincoln III and wife Thies of Middleboro, Chad Lincoln and wife...

May 9, 2014

Carmelo "Sonny" Conte, age 86, a lifelong resident of Cohasset, passed away on May 9, 2014. He was with all his family by his side at the home of his son Jack and wife Joan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Harding) Conte. He was the son of the late Philomena (Sciallo) Conte and Carlo Conte...

May 5, 2014

Denise C. (Cummings) Desmond of Marshfield, formerly of Cohasset, died May 5, 2014, at home, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Desmond; devoted mother of Ellen Marie Hasenfus of Scituate, Lawrence P. Desmond and his wife Maria J. of Marshfield; loving grandmother of Kade D. and Shelby Hasenfus, Megan and Emma Desmond. Denise...

Apr 27, 2014

James W. Mullin age 88, of Scituate, passed peacefully on April 27, 2014.  Beloved husband of the late Janet T. (McGrady). Devoted father of Geraldine A. Mullin of Nantucket, Jane K. Murphy of Hingham, James W. Mullin III of Scituate, Janet T. Mullin of Hull, and John C. Mullin of Scituate. Brother of John C. and Robert Mullin both of...

Apr 24, 2014

Mary DeAbre Arcand died in Scituate on April 24, 2014.  She was born in Brookline, MA, on May 21, 1918, attended Brookline and Brighton schools, Chandler Jr. College and Lesley School of Design.  Mary was an Assistant Buyer at R.H.Stearns of Boston and later became Manager and Assistant Treasurer of the Cohasset branch of the Rockland Trust Co.  Mary had...

Apr 24, 2014

Jerome Franks Smith, of Scituate, passed away April 24, 2014 at the age of 61.  Son of Virginia Franks Smith and the late W. Hampton Smith.  Father of Juliette Laaka of Cushing, ME.  Brother of Deane Coady of Brookline; Hampton Smith Jr. of Scituate; Dana Smith of Hayward, CA; Christopher Smith of Duxbury; and Martha Flanagan of Scituate.  Also survived...

Apr 23, 2014

Regina M. (Piscitella) DaPrato, of Marshfield formerly of Troy, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family April 23, 2014 at the age of 55 . Beloved wife of Roger L. DaPrato. Loving mother of Matthew R. DaPrato and his fiancé Molly Felt of S o merville, Giovanna M. and Nicholas T. DaPrato both of Marshfield. Cherished daughter...

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...