Obituaries

Isabelle D. (Donilon)  Martell

Isabelle D. (Donilon) Martell

Jan 10, 2014

Isabelle D. (Donilon) Martell, age 89, of Scituate, MA. died peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014 at South Shore Hospital in the presence of family. She was born, raised and educated in Providence, RI and graduated from Classical High School. She was an amazing lady, full of life for all her 89 years, and will be remembered for so many...

James  F. Lydon Jr.

James F. Lydon Jr.

Jan 9, 2014

James F. Lydon Jr., 47, of Cohasset, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 9, 2014. Jimmy will be forever loved by his wife and soul mate of 21 years, Kathryn C. (Lowell), his son, James III and daughter Elizabeth, his sister, Jacqueline Stephens of Cohasset,  his brother Jeffrey Lydon of Scituate, his parents, James and Joanne Lydon of Twin...

Michael Anthony Caputo

Michael Anthony Caputo

Jan 4, 2014

Michael A. Caputo, age 80, a long-time resident of Scituate, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2014. Husband of Juanita (Turco) Caputo and beloved father of Maureen Denton, Marianne Richards, Elise Canfield and husband Glenn, Christina Fenton and husband Bobby, Anthony Caputo and girlfriend Leslie McKeever, and the late Nicola Caputo-Mortland. Brother of Charles Caputo, Marianne Caputo, Joseph Caputo, Carolyne...

Frances C. (Wakeman)  Reven

Frances C. (Wakeman) Reven

Jan 2, 2014

Frances C. (Wakeman) Reven, age 102, of Norwell died peacefully at the Royal Norwell Nursing Center on January 2, 2014. Mrs. Reven was the beloved wife of the late Elwood Reven, and the loving mother of Judith A. Cowden and Vicki L. Reven, both of Norwell.  She was the sister of the late William Wakeman of Woodbury, NJ. Mrs. Reven...

Richard Straley

Richard Straley

Jan 2, 2014

Richard (Dick) Straley of Norwell and formerly of Hull, passed into eternal rest on January 2, 2014.  He was the loving husband to the late Suzanne Straley for 47 years, devoted father of Richard G. Straley of Hull, Jennifer Sherman of Norwell, and Kevin Straley of Norwell.  Cherished Grandfather of Jake, Alexei, Owen and Ryan.  Father in law to Beth...

Mary Jane (Groden)  Webb

Mary Jane (Groden) Webb

Dec 27, 2013

Mary Jane Webb, age 75, longtime resident of Scituate, passed away on December 27, 2013 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of John Powers Webb (deceased) and devoted mother of Kristen Webb, Kara Webb, and Seth Webb, loving grandmother to her three grandsons, Jack, Henry and John Michael and the adored "Aunt Mary" to many nieces and nephews. She is...

Barbara F. Leavitt

Barbara F. Leavitt

Dec 27, 2013

Barbara F. Leavitt of Scituate died suddenly of heart failure at the age of 74 on December 27th, 2013.  She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Peter, and children Jacqueline Brady and her husband Stephen of Cohasset, Douglas Leavitt and his wife Monica of Bethlehem, PA, and Elizabeth Monaco and her husband Michael of Scituate.  She was the...

Phillips N. Weeks

Phillips N. Weeks

Dec 25, 2013

Phillips N. Weeks of Scituate, died at his home at 27 Chittenden Road, on December 25, 2013, age 92. He was born August 25, 1921 in Calcutta, India. He graduated from Roxbury Latin School and then Harvard College in 1943. He joined the U.S. Army in 1943 and served as a First Lieutenant until 1947. He had lived in Scituate...

Ellen L. (Merritt)  Joseph

Ellen L. (Merritt) Joseph

Dec 24, 2013

Ellen L. (Merritt) Joseph, age 98 of Norwell, formerly of So. Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2013. She was born on Dec. 29, 1915 in Norwell and graduated from Scituate High School in 1933. She then attended Burroughs Business School in Boston. She retired from the City of Quincy Food Services in 1981 after 30 years of service....

Evelyn Juliet (Benzoni)  Prescott

Evelyn Juliet (Benzoni) Prescott

Dec 24, 2013

Evelyn Juliet Benzoni Prescott, of Scituate formerly of Cohasset, passed away on December 24, 2013 at home with family. She was born in New York City on January 5, 1923. After graduating from Hunter College in 1945 with a degree in Mathematics, she was hired to do geological research for the oil industry. Later she worked as a business representative...

Marilyn M. (Pratt)  Morrison

Marilyn M. (Pratt) Morrison

Dec 20, 2013

Marilyn Margaret (Pratt) Morrison, age 61, of Cohasset, passed away on Dec. 20, 2013 after a long illness. Wife of James C. Morrison, Jr. Beloved sister of Marjorie Earl of Cohasset, Elliot Pratt of Brockton, Richard Pratt of Cohasset, Donald Pratt of Plymouth, Allen Pratt of Hingham, Nelson Pratt of Cohasset, and the late Edward Pratt of Florence. A Memorial...

Capt. Steven A. (Nfd)  Jackman

Capt. Steven A. (Nfd) Jackman

Dec 18, 2013

Captain Steven A. Jackman (Norwell Fire Dept., Retired), age 56 of Abington, formerly of Norwell, passed away on December 18, 2013 peacefully surrounded by people who dearly loved him. Beloved husband of Leslie (Carlisle) Jackman and adoring father of Ariel Jackman. Devoted son of Carol (Clapp) Jackman of Norwell and the late George E. Jackman. Brother of Peter and wife...

David  Brendan Tedeschi

David Brendan Tedeschi

Dec 17, 2013

David Brendan Tedeschi, of Cohasset, passed away unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital on December 17, 2013 at the age of 55. David is preceded in death by his father Edward T. Tedeschi Jr. and his brother Edward T. Tedeschi III.  He is survived by his mother Virginia Peaslee, his loving fiancé, Dawn-Marie Roach of four years and his former wife and...

John L. Bongarzone

John L. Bongarzone

Dec 16, 2013

John L. Bongarzone, age 49, of Hull, passed away on December 16, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Adored son of Hortencia M. (Agilera) and the late Joseph L. Bongarzone. Cousin of Mary Bongarzone of Hull, Joseph Bongarzone of Hanover, Ann Bongarzone of Hull, Cecelia Barbuto of Hull, and James Barbuto Jr. of Hull. Godson of...

Dorris E. (Bliss)  Pizzotti

Dorris E. (Bliss) Pizzotti

Dec 14, 2013

Dorris Evelyn (Bliss) Pizzotti, of Norwell, age 91, passed away on December 14, 2013. Ageless in spirit, mind and body, and only defined in years by the earth's revolution around the sun, our amazing Dorris has passed on. She was born in Plymouth, MA in 1922, daughter of Frederic and Dorris Bliss. A graduate of Plymouth High School, and the...

Daniel Edward Doherty

Daniel Edward Doherty

Dec 6, 2013

Daniel E. Doherty, of Norwell, age 68, on December 6, 2013, following a prolonged illness.  Beloved son of the late Daniel and Annie (Doherty) Doherty.  Devoted husband of Mary E. "Meg" Doherty of Norwell.  Loving father of Meaghan N. and her husband, Seth Groves of Plymouth and D. Griffin Doherty of Norwell.  Brother of Dennis G. Doherty of South Weymouth...

Ellen Logue Donze

Ellen Logue Donze

Dec 3, 2013

Ellen Logue Donze, 55 of Marshfield, MA formerly of Cohasset, MA  passed away on December 3, 2013 with her family by her side. Ellen was born in Walpole, MA and then moved to Marshfield, MA. She graduated from Marshfield High School and attended 2 years of college. After college Ellen worked as a bookkeeper then transitioned into the family restaurant...

Joan E. (Emanuello)  Meallo

Joan E. (Emanuello) Meallo

Nov 30, 2013

Joan Elizabeth (Emanuello) Meallo, age 54, of Scituate, formerly of Cohasset, passed away on November 30, 2013 with family at her side.  As a tennis member of Hatherly Country Club and Scituate Racquet Club Joanie loved and made many dear friends.  She was the Number One Fan of the Notre Dame Academy Golf Team and enjoyed her position as a...

Claire  G.  O'Brien

Claire G. O'Brien

Nov 27, 2013

Claire G. (Crowley) O'Brien, 93 of Cohasset died peacefully at home on November 27, 2013. Claire (Jenny) was the devoted wife of the late John F. (Jack) O'Brien. Jenny and Jack began a friendship as children in Dorchester which ripened into abiding love. Claire was the daughter of the late James A. and Agnes G. (Dunn) Crowley. Loving mother of...

Elizabeth S.  (Ford)  Edminster

Elizabeth S. (Ford) Edminster

Nov 25, 2013

Elizabeth S. (Ford) Edminster, age 90, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Howard W. Edminster. Loving mother of Norman A> Edminster and wife Christine J. of Plymouth and Lynne Edminster and her husband Brian Atwood of Orinda, CA. Grandmother of Brett, Elizabeth, Barbara, and Tyler. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. A Funeral...