Obituaries

Jul 15, 2013

Grace Ursula Silvia, 69, of Cohasset, passed away after a brief period of failing health on July 15, 2013. Daughter of the late Joseph Adams and Ruth Still Silvia. Survived by brothers Reginald and his wife Carlie of South Carolina,   Richard and his wife Marsha of Cohasset, and  sister Elaine Schaible of Sarasota, Florida.   She is also survived by...

Jul 14, 2013

Paul L. Lacy, Jr., Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.), of Cohasset, MA died peacefully on July 14, 2013.  Born August 2, 1920 in Dallas TX, Paul was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1943, and later received a Master of Science in Applied Physics from UCLA.  He first served on the USS Cleveland (CL-55), participating in...

Jul 8, 2013

Melissa (Hill) Johnston, 73, of Norwell, died Monday, July 8 at home after a courageous 10-year battle against thyroid cancer.

She was born July 11, 1939, in Malden, daughter of Harold Henry Hill of Everett and Cynthia (Farrell) Hill of Medford. Melissa graduated from Marycliff Academy in Winchester with the class of 1957. On April 20, 1962,...

Jul 7, 2013

Marie (Graham) MacGregor, age 90 , of Cohasset, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on July 7, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Agnes Graham. Marie graduated from Boston Latin School and then Emmanuel College in 1944 with a degree in Mathematics. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles W. MacGregor. She is survived...

Jul 6, 2013

George Albert Strachan, Jr., age 64, of Hanover, formerly of Norwell, died suddenly  in an auto accident  on July 6, 2013.  George was the son of the late George A. Strachan, Sr.  He is survived by his devoted mother Eva E. (Charbonneau) Strachan of Hanover. Loving father of Rebecca MacDonald, Genna Strachan and Daniel McElmen.  Proud grandfather of Olivia...

Jul 6, 2013

George H. Smith, Jr.- age 79, of Auburn, formerly of Cohasset, passed away with family by his side on July 6, 2013. Loving husband of the late Frances K. (Condito). Devoted father of George J. Smith and wife Joanne of Shrewsbury, and Joseph E. Smith of Abington. Grandfather of Justin Smith of Shrewsbury and Amanda Smith of Hingham. Great-grandfather...

Jul 4, 2013

Eileen H. Looney, age 75, of North Grafton, on July 4, 2013 at UMass Medical Center Worcester. Devoted sister of Nancy H. Signorelli and husband William S. of Cohasset, Jerry Looney of Killarney, Ireland and the late Kathleen Gunville. Aunt of 15 nieces and nephews. Eileen arrived in the US at the age of 20 having come from Ireland....

Jun 28, 2013

James E. Carroll, 83, longtime resident of Scituate and Cohasset, born and raised in South Boston passed away after a brief illness on Friday June 28, 2013 at Linden Ponds in Hingham surrounded by loved ones. "Jimmy" was the son of the late Fred Carroll and Catherine Brodie of South Boston MA.   He is survived by six...

Jun 26, 2013

Linwood L. "Lenny" Davis, age 77, of Cohasset and Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2013. Lenny was a graduate of Rockland High School, Class of 1954. He later moved to Cohasset, where he raised his five children. He served as a firefighter in the town of Cohasset for over 28 years and worked for Boston Whaler.

Jun 21, 2013

Gerald F. Schindler, age 83, of Scituate, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 21, 2013 at his home. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Horne) Schindler and the devoted father of Gerald F. Schindler and wife Maureen of Norwell, Donald Schindler of Scituate, Jeanne Marie Sullivan and husband Kevin of Scituate, John Schindler and wife AnnMarie of Marshfield, Paul Schindler...

Jun 20, 2013

Beulah B. "Boo" Littlefield, 86, of Scituate, formerly of Abington, died Thursday (June 20). Born in Hartford, CT on September 11, 1926 to the late Dorothy Smith Blease and Douglas A. Blease of Wethersfield CT, she resided in Massachusetts for over 50 years. She attended Skidmore College and was a longtime employee of Talbots in Hingham Mass. She was a...

Jun 16, 2013

Susan Sturdy, 57, of Cohasset, passed away on June 16, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of her passing. Susan was born October 4, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard College and Boston University School of Law, Susan practiced in Boston at law firms Goodwin Procter...

Jun 16, 2013

Raymond M. Henderson, age 87, of Norwell, passed away on June 16, 2013. Mr. Henderson was the beloved husband of the late Anne M. (Cochran) and devoted mother of James W. Henderson and wife Beverly of Norwell, David Henderson and wife Mary Pat Burtt-Henderson of Whitman, Michael Henderson and wife Carol of Weymouth, Ann St. Aubin and husband, Bruce of...

Jun 14, 2013

Stella Mary MacDonald, age 97, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at Golden Living of Cohasset on June 14, 2013.  Daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Baskovitch) Kovalowski.  Beloved wife of the late Alexander MacDonald.  Devoted mother of Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Migliaccio and her husband Paul Of Cohasset.  Grandmother of Steven Migliaccio of Cohassetand Michelle Libby of Abington.  Great-grandmother of...

Jun 14, 2013

Marcia M. (Mott) Sprague, age 86, of Scituate, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 14, 2013. Beloved wife of Martin Gantshar and the late James C. Sprague.  Devoted mother of Elizabeth Spradlin and her husband, Donald of Scituate, Margaret Scanlon of Marshfield, Mary Sprague and her late husband Paul Gunn of Scituate, Jenny Sprague of Attleboro...

Jun 10, 2013

Harry Jacob Heineman, age 92, long of Scituate and most recently of Cohasset, passed away on June 10, in the company of his beloved family. He leaves behind his children Sarah K. Belfort, Anna E. Vijayan, and Lincoln D. Heineman, and dear friend and former wife Donna J. Ekstrand. He is also survived by grandchildren Gatano and...

Jun 9, 2013

Patrick A. Kearney, age 81, of Norwell, on June 9, peacefully entered into eternal rest at home with his beloved family by his side. Patrick was pre-deceased by his wife and true love Mary E. (Flynn) Kearney. He leaves behind a son Stephen A. Kearney, daughters, Mary P. Kearney and Deborah A. Kearney and his grandson Christopher J. Kearney all...

Jun 8, 2013

Cheryl Ann (Yanowski ) Boudreau, age 55, of Hull, formerly of Scituate, Weymouth, and Dorchester, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Andre R. Boudreau. Loving and adoring mother of Chantal Bowman and husband Steve of Halifax and Andre Boudreau and girlfriend Kimberly Ryan of Kingston. Daughter of Lillian Yanowski and the...

Jun 7, 2013

Alice Marie (Coleman) Riley of Cohasset, MA and Sebastian, FL passed away peacefully on June 7, 2013. Born November 10, 1939, Alice Marie was the only child of the late William R. and Eleanor T. (Albiani) Coleman and was raised in Newton and Hull, MA. She graduated from Newton Country Day School and the Newton College of the Sacred Heart....

Jun 7, 2013

Malcolm J. "Mal" MacDonald, of Cohasset, age 80, passed away on June 7, 2013. Devoted husband for 59 years of Elizabeth A. (Dugas). Loving father of Sharon Stodell and husband Steven of Florida, Joy Finegan and husband Tom of Scituate, Sandy MacDonald of Plymouth, Mike MacDonald of Attleboro, Barbara Backer and husband Dietmar, of Canton, and Dave MacDonald and wife...