Obituaries

William  A.  Bernardi

William A. Bernardi

Feb 2, 2014

William A. Bernardi, 79, of Norwell, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2014, surrounded by his loving wife and children after fighting a long battle with cancer.  Bill was the beloved husband of Judy (Desmond) Bernardi and loving father of Peter Bernardi, of Norwell, Paul Bernardi of Boston and Claudia Bernardi of Norwell. Loving grandfather of Liza. Ginger,...

Edward W. Pyne

Edward W. Pyne

Feb 2, 2014

Edward W. (Ted) Pyne, age 70, of Norwell passed away on February 2, 2014.  Beloved husband of JoAnne (Ansaldi) Pyne.   Survived by son Ted Pyne III and wife Phoebe Conant of Acton, and their children Ted Pyne IV and Emily, and by daughter Jennifer and husband Andrew Sage of Norwell, and their children David, Conor and Ciara. Ted is also...

James  Warren Hamilton

James Warren Hamilton

Feb 1, 2014

'Jim' James Warren Hamilton died Saturday, February 1st at his home in Cohasset following a brief battle with bladder cancer. He was 71. Jim was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the son of Marjorie and Harold Hamilton. He attended Williston Northampton School and Dartmouth College and received a master's degree in graphic arts under the tutelage of Alex Nesbitt at Southern...

Dr. Vaughn  R.  Pratt

Dr. Vaughn R. Pratt

Jan 30, 2014

Dr. Vaughan R. Pratt, 60, a wildlife veterinarian who pioneered the global effort to preserve the coral reefs of Southeast Asia, passed away January 30th at Aklan Baptist Hospital, Aklan Province, the Republic of the Philippines.  He suffered acute myocardial infarction at the Blue Mango Inn, a resort hotel he owned and operated on Boracay Island.  At his...

Virginia Mary (Caldbeck)  Hogan

Virginia Mary (Caldbeck) Hogan

Jan 29, 2014

Virginia Mary [Caldbeck] Hogan of Cohasset, formerly of Scituate, died peacefully January 29, 2014 at the age of 97 in Coconut Creek, Florida. Virginia was born in 1916 and grew up in St. Johnsbury Vermont, the 4th child of 6 children.  She attended St. Johnsbury Academy in VT and she [and all 3 of her sisters] attended Regis College in...

William J. Cibere Jr.

William J. Cibere Jr.

Jan 28, 2014

William J. Cibere, Jr., 68, of Scituate, passed away at South Shore Hospital, on January 28, 2014, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.  William was the beloved husband of Lesley (Exford) Cibere and loving father of Allison and Matthew Cibere of Scituate and William Cibere, III of ND.  He was the son of the late Gertrude...

Marilyn Bulkley

Marilyn Bulkley

Jan 25, 2014

Marilyn Bulkley, 75, passed away on January 25 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn, a loving wife, mother and grandmother is survived by her husband, Jack, two children, Jonathan & Melinda and two grandchildren, Phoebe & Jack. Services are to be held in Denver, CO.

Mary Elizabeth (Carroll)  Tibbetts

Mary Elizabeth (Carroll) Tibbetts

Jan 22, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Tibbetts, 89, passed away on January 22nd after a brief illness. She was a long-time resident of Scituate, MA prior to retiring to Naples, FL. Mary was born in South Boston, MA in 1924, the daughter of the late Elizabeth "Lil" J. (Mullen) and Edward J. Carroll. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard S. Tibbetts. Mary...

Helen Maria Wilson

Helen Maria Wilson

Jan 19, 2014

Helen Maria Wilson, age 77, of Hull, passed away on January 19, 2014. She was born to the late Frederick Hutchinson and Kathleen Clifford Hutchinson on May 31, 1936 in Cambridge, MA. Helen grew up in Somerville MA with her family and eventually went to work at the New England Telephone Company where she met her surviving husband, Leland Wilson....

Peter M. Kenney

Peter M. Kenney

Jan 18, 2014

Peter M. Kenney, age 65, of Scituate, died peacefully on January 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Peter was the beloved husband of Susan Shillue, and the devoted father of Michael Kenney and his wife Aileen of Milton, and his stepchildren, Jake Shillue and Sophie Shillue. He was the adoring grandfather...

Frances H. (Barbuto)  Emanuello

Frances H. (Barbuto) Emanuello

Jan 13, 2014

Frances H. (Barbuto) Emanuello, age 97, of Cohasset, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Anthony R. Emanuello. Devoted mother of Anthony P. Emanuello of Cohasset, Albert V. Emanuello and wife Lucia of Hingham, Jeanette F. Emanuello of Cohasset. Sister of the late Pauline Rosano, James P. Barbuto, and Anthony...

Sonja Maria (Johannsdottir)  Cahill

Sonja Maria (Johannsdottir) Cahill

Jan 13, 2014

Sonja Maria (Johannsdottir) Cahill died Monday, January 13, 2014, at South Shore Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 77. Born September 18, 1936, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Sonja was the devoted wife of the late James E. Cahill whom she met in Denmark where she was in nursing school and he was a member of the United States Army. Shortly...

Arthur P. Rodrigues

Arthur P. Rodrigues

Jan 13, 2014

Arthur P. Rodrigues, age 84, of Scituate, passed away on January 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rodrigues was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Army and earning two Bronze Service Stars. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for over 44 years with Alan R. Wheeler Co. Mr. Rodrigues was also...

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...