Obituaries
Jean S. (Stephenson) Simms
May 20, 2012
Jean Stephenson Simms, beloved wife of Harold G. Simms, of Marshfield (formerly of Norwell), died peacefully at home Sunday, May 20, after a courageous, eighteen-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Jean was born in Rochester, NY, April 7, 1926, but spent her childhood in New Britain, CT. She attended Boston University's Practical Arts and Letters, graduating in 1948 with a bachelor's...
Virginia C. (Cummings) Keiter
May 19, 2012
Virginia C. Keiter, RN- age 73, of Norwell, formerly of Whitman,  on Saturday May 19, 2012.  Beloved wife of Paul Keiter, and loving mother of Matthew J. and his wife, Anna of Grafton. Grandmother of Payton. Sister of Geraldine Fitzgerald and her husband John of Scituate. Virginia was a graduate of Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing. Following her graduation,...
Douglas Neil Perry
May 15, 2012
Douglas Neil Perry of Pembroke, former resident of New Bedford, died May 15, 2012. Born in Rockland, Me, May 24, 1925, he attended Rockland public schools, class of 1943. He was a graduate of Oberlin College, Music and Economics, class of 1946. He served as Staff Sergeant in United States Army as a psychiatric social worker 1946-1947. He was a...
Donald A. Hansen
May 14, 2012
Donald A. Hansen, age 63, of Hull, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on May 14, 2012 at South Shore Hospital with loving family at his side. Donald was a sheet metal worker for the Local 17 and was a Property Manager for Horizon Condos in Hull. He was a former member of the Hull Lions Club and Red Cross. He...
Denis F Duffey
May 7, 2012
Denis F. Duffey, age 65, of Norwell, formerly of Scituate, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 7, 2012. Denis was the loving husband of the late Elaine (Duggan) Duffey. He was the beloved brother of Daniel Edward Duffey and his wife, Sandra of Scituate, David M. Duffey of Hingham, Donna M. Harlow and husband, Phil...
Arthur L. Lehr, Jr
May 2, 2012
Arthur L. Lehr Jr., age 92, of Cohasset, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Roberta Talbot Lehr. Arthur was the loving father of David Lehr, Allen Lehr and his wife Sandra, and Philip Lehr and his wife JoAnne, and grandfather to Robert, Rebecca, Samantha and Victoria...
Thomas M. O'Brien
Apr 30, 2012
Thomas M. O'Brien, 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 30, 2012. His family and friends will remember his strength and determination as he preserved through many years of illness and would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at South Shore Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital and especially, Dr. Robert Seidel of Scituate. Tom was born in...
Sheila A. (Ryan) Barnicoat
Apr 30, 2012
Sheila A.  (Ryan) Barnicoat, age 80, of Halifax, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2012 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Braintree on Oct. 15, 1931, she attended Sacred Heart School in Weymouth. Sheila was an avid cook and devoted homemaker, but above all a beloved mother, and adored grandmother. Sheila was the daughter of the...
Arthur "Allan" Birtwell
Apr 27, 2012
Arthur "Allan" Birtwell, 79 of Norwell went home to be with his merciful Lord and Savior April 27, 2012 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson's disease. Allan graduated from Braintree High School and attended Ithaca College School of Music in New York.  It was at Braintree High that Allan met the love of his life, Anna May (Seggelin)...
Michael J. Coscia
Apr 24, 2012
Michael J. Coscia, age 82, of Scituate, and Port St. Lucie, FL., passed away on April 24, 2012. Beloved husband of 53 years to Alice M. (Turner) and the devoted father of Kathryn A. Coscia of Braintree, Michael J. Coscia, Jr. and his wife, Laurie of Scituate, John J. Coscia and his wife, Lee Ellen of Marshfield. Cherished Papa of...
Wilfred C. Prouty
Apr 23, 2012
Wilfred C. "Butch" Prouty, age 67, of Scituate, died suddenly on April 23, 2012. Beloved son of the late Wilfred C. and Esther (Gosewisch) Prouty. Brother of Jean E. Curtis and Diane B. Vines, both of Scituate. Butch was the owner of Prouty Farm on First Parish Road in Scituate. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012...
Stellina "Tilly" Marie (Devito) Nardo
Apr 23, 2012
Stellina Marie "Tilly" (DeVito) Nardo, age 85, a lifelong resident of Cohasset, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 23, 2012 at South Shore Hospital. Tilly was a graduate of the Perry Normal School and enjoyed volunteering at South Shore Hospital and with the Cohasset Senior Citizens. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony Church, where she also...
Helen T. (Patrolia) Madge
Apr 21, 2012
Helen T. (Patrolia) Madge, age 81, of Kingston, formerly of Cohasset, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on April 21, 2012. Helen was the longtime companion of Lenny Davis of Kingston. She was the wife of the late Edwin J. Madge, and the loving mother of Victoria E. Nutile of Venice, FL., Valerie Simpson and her husband,...
Edward T Tedeschi
Apr 13, 2012
Edward Thomas "Ed" Tedeschi, age 80 , of Hingham and Hull, formerly of Cohasset, went home to the Lord on April 13, 2012, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Framingham to the late Edward Thomas and Elizabeth (Murphy) Tedeschi. He was the beloved husband of Mary...
Michael W. Mclaughlin
Apr 13, 2012
Michael William McLaughlin, age 51, of Pembroke, formerly of Norwell, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2012. Mike was the husband of Karen E. (Shedd) of Pembroke . He was the father of Leeanne O'Donnell and her husband Ryan of Weymouth, Megan McLaughlin of Sandwich, and Michael D. McLaughlin of Sandwich. He was the brother of  Robert McLaughlin of Plymouth,...
William M. Donovan Sr.
Apr 12, 2012
William M. Donovan, Sr., age 93, of Scituate and Boynton Beach, FL., passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012.  Mr. Donovan was the beloved husband of the late Marie P. (Burke) and the father of Patricia M. Nixon and her husband, Jack of Savannah, GA. and William M. Donovan, Jr. and his wife, Eileen of Scituate. He was the grandfather...
Donald Francis Ainslie
Apr 11, 2012
Donald Francis Ainslie, age 84, of Cohasset, passed away on April 11, 2012. Brother of Robert E. Ainslie of New Hampshire, Richard D. Ainslie, Sr. and Sherwood Ainslie., both of Cohasset. Don was the retired custodian for Cohasset Schools and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday,...
William H. Wilcox
Apr 1, 2012
William Hayden Wilcox, age 90, of Scituate, died peacefully on April 1, 2012. Mr. Wilcox's career was spent in the insurance business, including as a vice president of Commercial Union Insurance. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the US Army. Bill's beloved wife Mary Frances (Lowney) Wilcox preceded him in death. He is survived...
Thomas E. Snow
Mar 29, 2012
Thomas E. Snow, age 80, of Scituate passed away peacefully March 29, 2012. Tom was a Scituate Firefighter for 31 years retired a Captain in 1985.  He served the Town of Scituate on several appointed boards, Commission on Disabilities, Housing Authority, Traffic Rules & Regulations and was a starter at Widow's Walk golf course. A dedicated member of the Masons...
Dorothy I. (Ilsley) Remick
Mar 28, 2012
Dorothy I. Remick passed away peacefully at home Wednesday March 28th, 2012 after a long & valiant struggle.  Known to her friends as "Dottie" & grandsons as "Pookie", she was born in Portland, ME in 1920 to Philip & Bernice "Bunny" Ilsley.  She attended Portland High School & graduated from Virginia Intermont College. She became a flight attendant for Northeast...
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