Obituaries

Olga Koval Sawchuk

Jan 2, 2013

Olga Koval Sawchuk, age 92, of Cohasset passed away peacefully on January 2, 2013 after a short stay at South Shore Hospital.  She was pre-deceased by her husband, Michael Sawchuk, WWII Veteran and Past High Priest of Konohasset Lodge, Cohasset, and her brothers John and George Koval. She is survived by five children she lovingly raised, Gregory...

Charles N. Schow

Jan 2, 2013

Charles N. Schow, age 90, of Norwell, passed away at home on January 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (Knell) and devoted father of C. Raymond Schow and wife, Catherine A. of Hanson. Loving grandfather of Marcia Pearson of Somerville, Paul Schow of Hanson, Deborah Ondrasik, MD of San Antonio, TX, and Mark Schow...

John Ward Coe

Dec 31, 2012

John W. Coe, age 91, of Cohasset, died December 31, 2012 after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcia (Sullivan), his daughter, Mary Connolly and her husband Joseph of Santa Clara , Cal; his son, Lt. Col. Charles D. Coe and his wife MiSuk Kim of Harker Heights, Texas; his grandsons...

Katherine M. Travers

Dec 30, 2012

Katherine M. Travers, age 80, of Scituate, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully after a 40 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the sister of Patricia Turner and sister-in-law of John "Jack" Turner of Scituate. She was a former member of the Women's Club of Boston, The Neighborhood Club of Quincy, The Longwood Tennis Club and the Minot...

Carole Nicole Grassie

Dec 27, 2012

Carole Nicole Grassie, of Cohasset, died unexpectedly.

Daughter of Fred Grassie of Cohasset and the late Roberta Grassie.

A Graveside Service was held in Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset.

Marie J. (Favalaro) Lehane

Dec 27, 2012

Marie J. (Favaloro) Lehane, age 92, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James J. Lehane, Sr. and devoted mother of Marina T. Carvell of Quincy, James J. Lehane and wife Susan of East Sandwich, David A. Lehane and wife Donna of Scituate, and Michael J. Lehane of East Sandwich. She...

Frances Margarita (Parry) Burnham

Dec 26, 2012

Frances Margarita (Parry) Burnham, age 71, of Cohasset and London, England, died on December 26, 2012 surrounded by family at home. Beloved wife of David H. Burnham. Loving mother of Amery A. Burnham of Cambridge & Hugh T.R. Burnham and his wife Nicole of Los Gatos, CA., cherished sister in law Beverly Parry Robinson of Nevis, West Indies. Aunt of...

Carole (Ward) Brocco

Dec 25, 2012

Carole (Ward) Brocco, age 64, of Marshfield, a native of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on December 25, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Nicola Brocco and loving mother of Stephanie Brocco of Wilmington, VT.; Rosemary Brocco of Carver, MA; Nicole Brocco of Marshfield, MA. Loving grandmother of John Otis Steiger. Adored sister of Maureen Onorato of No. Stonington, CT. and...

Paula Mary (Kotarba) Broderick

Dec 22, 2012

Paula K. (Kotarba) Broderick, age 60, of Scituate, passed away surrounded by family on December 22, 2012 after a long battle with Glioblastoma. Beloved wife of Joseph Broderick, Atty and the loving mother of John B. O'Donnell of Abu Dhabi, Kristin O'Donnell Sanderson of Fitchburg, MA; Patrick J. Broderick of Sidney, Australia; Matthew M. Broderick of Philadelphia, PA. She was...

R. Curtis Fithian

Dec 22, 2012

R. Curtis Fithian, 81 of Duxbury, formerly of N. Falmouth and Hingham, passed away on December 22, 2012 at home.  Beloved husband of Jane and the loving father of Stephen and wife, Lisa of Plantation, FL., Bruce and wife Cheri of Braintree, the late Scott and his surviving wife, Arlene of Cohasset, Lynn and husband John of Marshfield, and Todd...

Sheila S. Evans

Dec 15, 2012

Sheila S. Evans, 83; Active Smith Graduate, Fund-Raiser and Volunteer Sheila S. Evans, an active leader, fund-raiser and volunteer for a wide range of educational, civic and philanthropic institutions, died December 15 at her home in Cohasset, Massachusetts. She was 83. Mrs. Evans had been a trustee of Smith College and Dana Hall School, an Overseer of WGBH, and had...

Beverly K. (Kyner) Spearin

Dec 14, 2012

Beverly K. (Kyner) Spearin, age 87, of Cohasset, formerly of Holbrook, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 14, 2012. She was the beloved wife of 68 years of Malcolm R. Spearin; the two were in love for over 72 years and were married the night before Malcolm's deployment into World War II. Beverly was the loving...

Christine M. (Abbadessa) Hudson

Dec 11, 2012

Christine M. (Abbadessa) Hudson, age 66, of Weymouth, passed away on December 11, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Born in East Weymouth, she then moved to Hingham at the age of six and attended Hingham School.  Chrissie was an avid sports fan, especially football and baseball. She also loved to sing and dance, particularly with her mom and...

Antonio "Tony" Mercurio

Nov 29, 2012

Antonio "Tony" Mercurio of Cohasset, MA passed away after a short illness on Thursday, November 29 at Mass General Hospital, surrounded daily by his family and friends.  He was 74 years old and was the beloved son of Maria Mercurio and the late Antonio Mercurio, and the loving husband of Emma (Pregoni) Mercurio for 54 years, both of Cohasset.  He...

Eleanor Almy Norris

Nov 23, 2012

Eleanor Almy Norris, of Norwell died in her sleep on November 23, 2012, at The Village in Duxbury, a few days short of her 101st birthday. Through Eleanor's generosity, the town of Norwell is home to a 100-acre nature preserve along the North River. Eleanor donated this land to the Trustees of Reservations in 1970 in memory...

Gloria K. Sproul

Nov 20, 2012

Gloria K. Sproul, age 87, a lifelong Scituate resident, died on November 20, 2012 at the South Shore Hospital. She graduated from Scituate High School, Class of 1942. Gloria enjoyed modeling and was in many fashion shows. She was also active in the Catholic Woman's Club and the P.J.A. Gloria was the wife of the late Josselyn Sproul. She is...

J. Blake Thaxter

Nov 19, 2012

J. Blake Thaxter, Jr., age 94, a long time resident of Cohasset, and a resident of Stratton, Vermont and North Palm Beach, Florida, died peacefully on November 19, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Deborah, with his family at his side.  Born in Malden, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Blake Thaxter and Marian (Traiser) Thaxter,...

Edwin J. Boyce

Nov 14, 2012

Edwin J. Boyce, age 81, of Norwell, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 14, 2012 after a long battle from Parkinson's Disease. Edwin was the beloved husband of 60 years to Cecile C. (Bean), his childhood sweetheart, and the proud father of Kevin M. Boyce and his wife, Clare of Canton. He was the...

Mary M. (Moran) Mcrae

Nov 11, 2012

Mary M. (Moran) McRae, age 89, of Duxbury, formerly of Scituate, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late James F. McRae, Jr. , and the devoted mother of Mary C. McRae of Scituate, Theresa Moylan and her husband Chuck of Pembroke, and William McRae of Quincy. Sister of the late William, George, Joe, John Moran...

James E. Lavigne

Nov 10, 2012

James E. Lavigne- age 57, of Scituate, formerly of Cohasset and Dorchester, suddenly on November 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Catherine (Shields). Loving father of Nicholas A.  Lavigne of Quincy and Kristin Lavigne of Weymouth. Devoted grandfather of Camrin M. Lavigne of Weymouth. Brother of Jean M. Lavigne-Kelley of Cohasset and Joseph R. Lavigne of Cohasset.  ...