Obituaries

Mark S. Higgins

Mark S. Higgins

Dec 25, 2025

Mark S. Higgins, A Construction Foreman born and raised in Norwell, MA died unexpectedly at his home in Parrish Florida at the age of 69.

Mark was the son of Robert F. Higgins and Judith Higgins Ripley of Norwell. He was the husband of the late Barbara Miller Higgins, and brother of John J. Higgins (Kim Higgins) of Pembroke MA and...

Joan Benoit Graham

Joan Benoit Graham

Feb 10, 2026

Joan B Graham, of Duxbury and formerly of Cohasset passed peacefully with the love of her family, on February 10th, 2026 at the age of 103. Joan was born on November 26, 1922 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to Josephine and Eugene Benoit and had an older brother Andre and sister Mitzi, who both predeceased her.

After leaving her many cousins and...

Katherine E. Bendoris

Katherine E. Bendoris

Feb 8, 2026

Katherine Eileen (Thibodeau) Bendoris 80, of Sudbury MA, passed away Sunday Feb 8th , 2026 following a brief illness. She is survived by her sisters Debra Thibodeau and Janet (Chuck) Bauer, three nephews Adam (Emily) Bauer, Scott (Kristen) Bauer and Philip Pratt. She is also survived by great nephew Charlie and great nieces Emma, Olivia, Evelyn and Catherine. She is...

John Pasquale DeFilippo

John Pasquale DeFilippo

Feb 5, 2026

John P. DeFilippo, 92, of Norwell, MA passed away at home on February 5, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Cardillo) DeFilippo.

He is also survived by his son Paul J. DeFilippo and his wife Michele of Arlington, MA, his sister Letterina DeFilippo of Soverato, Italy: and many nieces and nephews. John waws pre-deceased by his...

Denis J. Buckley

Denis J. Buckley

Jan 30, 2026

Denis J. Buckley, age 90, originally from Dorchester, in Weymouth, on January 30, 2026. Denis was the son of the late Denis J. and Katherine Buckley, and beloved brother of Mary Rooney and her husband Paul of Cohasset, and the late Arthur Buckley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and family. Denis owned Precision Auto Body in Watertown for many...

Thyago Sequeto Ramos Da Cunha

Thyago Sequeto Ramos Da Cunha

Jan 23, 2026

Thyago Seghetto Da Cunha, 41, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Brazil, Thyago traveled to the US at the age of 16 and later established his home and business in East Bridgewater, MA. It was there he built a life centered on family, perseverance, and passion.

Thyago is survived by his wife Rachel; his...

Patience Garrick Towle

Patience Garrick Towle

Jan 23, 2026

Patience Garrick Towle, 79, died peacefully with her husband, Rick and son, Garrick by her side.

She was the daughter of Nathan H. Garrick, Jr, and Velda Mae (Poeton). Patience had a knack for timing, as she was born on November 23, 1946, the day of the Harvard Yale game, as mum and dad had to rush from the stadium. She...

Cindy Ann Hunter

Cindy Ann Hunter

Jan 18, 2026



Cindy A. (Cushen) Hunter, 71, of Scituate, Massachusetts, formerly of Norwell, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Scituate.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, in 1954, Cindy was the daughter of the late Elizabeth “Lib” Clary and stepfather, William “Bill” Clary of East Harwich, and the late John Cushen and late stepmother Anne Cushen of Norwell.

Cindy...

James "Jaime" J. Kelly II

James "Jaime" J. Kelly II

Jan 17, 2026

James Joseph Kelly II

Better known as “Jaime”. He was the devoted father of three adult sons, Alexander Kelly and his significant other, Kyle of Concord, NH; Colin and his wife Morgan Kelly and their newborn daughter, Charlotte of Berkely, MA; as well as, Jacob and his wife Ciarra Kelly and their 22 month old daughter, Berkley of Concord, NH who...

Paul R. Neelon

Paul R. Neelon

Jan 15, 2026

Paul R. Neelon of Pocasset, Massachusetts, died at home at the age of 88 on January 15, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Fridlington Neelon, four children-Daniel, Katherine, Michael and Christopher- eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his brother David Neelon. Paul graduated from Waltham High School. He attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Upon graduation...

Rene Vernon Daniels

Rene Vernon Daniels

Jan 14, 2026

Rene Daniels, known to many as “Randy” or “Vandy”, passed away on January 14th, 2026 at South Shore Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Rene lived a life full of laughter, hard work, and a deep love for his family. Rene was the fourth of six children born to Natalie and Rene Daniels, and was raised in...

Dana M. Oman

Dana M. Oman

Jan 13, 2026

Dana M. Oman, 82, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Linda (Malm) Oman.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on September 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Francis G. Oman and Harriet (Matthews) Oman. Dana grew up in Weymouth and later...

Gail S. Neff

Gail S. Neff

Jan 13, 2026

Gail S. Neff of Arlington, MA.

Sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Died peacefully on January 13, 2026 after a long illness.

Born on August 28, 1939 in Long Beach Calf. Raised in Cohasset, MA.

She was the daughter of Albert and Alice Neff.

After graduating from Cohasset high school Gail began making costumes, originally in the midwest and then in NYC. Gail then began a...

Sally J. Wahlbrink

Sally J. Wahlbrink

Jan 9, 2026

Sally J. Wahlbrink passed away peacefully in Hingham, MA on January 9th, 2026. Sally was the beloved mother of Trevor L. Wahlbrink (Michelle) of Norwell, MA, adored grandmother of Alexis and Jack Wahlbrink, and dear sister of Judy Lydon of St. Louis, MO, Mary Rohan (Lydon) of Kansas City, MO, Nancy Lydon of St. Louis, MO, Kathy Meyer (Lydon) of...

Catherine A. Scott

Catherine A. Scott

Jan 6, 2026

Catherine A. Scott (Cathy), a long-time Hull resident, passed away on January 6th , 2026 after a brief illness. Her warmth and kindness brought ease to all who knew her, and her presence will be sorely missed.

Cathy was born and raised in Dorchester where she met her husband Anthony, a union bricklayer and avid scuba diver. In 1972 they had...

Matilda Dale Di Iorio

Matilda Dale Di Iorio

Jan 4, 2026

DI IORIO, Matilda Dale (Brereton) Of Norwell,MA, age 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was the wife of Edmund S Di Iorio.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Matilda Hood Brereton and Randle Brereton, Dale was educated at the Ellis School in Pittsburgh, Grier School in Tyrone, PA, and Garland Junior College in Boston...

Catherine Josephine Hogan

Catherine Josephine Hogan

Jan 4, 2026

Catherine J. Hogan, 96, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, peacefully entered into eternal life at home on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in East Boston on January 17, 1929, she was youngest of three children of Nicholas Denietolis and Carmela (Garofola) Denietolis. She worked as a bookkeeper throughout her adult life. She was married to the...

Richard Francis Tinory

Richard Francis Tinory

Jan 2, 2026

Richard Francis Tinory, whose celebrated life spanned 92 years, passed away at South Shore Hospital on Friday, January 2nd 2026. He was born on April 7th 1933—a trying time in American history—to Thomas and Delia Tinory. From modest beginnings Rik's life blossomed into a profound career of travel, music, and celebrity.

Rik grew up in Boston, Massachusetts...

Joan M. (Mueller)  Trask

Joan M. (Mueller) Trask

Dec 29, 2025

Joan M. Trask, 95, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on December 29, 2025 at the Pat Roche Hospice House after a brief illness.

Born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1930, she was the second child of Henry Mueller and Anne (Nicodemus) Mueller. She was a proud 1948 North Quincy High School graduate and she graduated with honors...

David Lee Turner

David Lee Turner

Dec 26, 2025

David Lee Turner, 94, of Norwell, died peacefully on December 26, 2025, with his family by his side. David was born on July 23, 1931, in Boston, the eldest son of Jacob Lee Turner and Ruth Roubound Turner. He was almost a lifelong resident of Norwell, having moved there with his family from Milton at age 6. He is...