Obituaries

James W. Doran

James W. Doran

Sep 17, 2026

James Walter Doran, age 61, of Norwell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on September 17, 2026, at 11:57 p.m. at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Born on April 4, 1965, in Norwood, Massachusetts, James was a lifelong Massachusetts resident whose adventurous spirit, mechanical talent, and gift for conversation left a lasting impression on everyone who...

Bryan Dennis Manning

Bryan Dennis Manning

Sep 18, 2026

Bryan Dennis Manning, 72, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, after a brave battle with FTD. He spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Bryan was born on October 23, 1953, to Yvonne Barthelemy and Richard Manning and was raised on Denmark Avenue in Milton, Massachusetts.

He attended Saint Agatha School and Milton High...

Velma Barresi

Velma Barresi

Sep 16, 2026

Velma (Amistadi) Barresi, of Cohasset, September 16, 2026, age 92. Widow of the late Joseph Barresi. Devoted mother of Paul Barresi and wife Audrey of Hanover and the late Gia Barresi. She also leaves beloved grandchildren Matthew and Joseph Barresi. Sister of Augusta Maffei of PA and Richard Amistadi of NC.

Born on Miners’ Hill in Langeloth, PA in 1934, she...

Sybilla Flatau Freeman

Sybilla Flatau Freeman

Sep 10, 2026

Sybilla Freeman, a longtime Norwell resident dedicated to local history and nature died on September 10, 2026. She was 89.

Born in 1937, Mrs. Freeman was a woman of eclectic passions and deep convictions. Her life was defined by a profound appreciation for art and the natural world, balanced by a sharp intellect and unique personal pursuits, including a lifelong interest...

Diane Margaret Maloney Dunbar

Diane Margaret Maloney Dunbar

Sep 12, 2026



Diane Margaret Maloney Dunbar died peacefully on September 12, 2026, where she joins her beloved husband, Bob, of 65 years. Born June 12, 1937, to Patrick Joseph Maloney and Beatrice Daniels Maloney in Fitchburg, MA, Diane was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg, MA and attended Catherine Laboure School of Nursing. Diane’s life adventure truly began when...

John M. Figueiredo

John M. Figueiredo

Sep 11, 2026

John M. Figueiredo

June 12, 1985-September 11, 2026

John M. Figueiredo was born at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth and raised in Cohasset, MA.

He was a very smiley baby, and a happy-go-lucky kid. He attended Cohasset public schools and graduated from Cohasset High School in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with friends, action movies, skate boarding, spicy food, and video games.

John suffered...

Donna Jean Baldwin

Donna Jean Baldwin

Sep 5, 2026

Donna Jean Baldwin, 81, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, Donna was the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Foss.

A gifted crafter and talented quilter, Donna found joy in creating handmade items for family, friends, and her church community. She loved playing Hand and Foot Canasta and cherished every moment spent with...

Robert E. Riley

Robert E. Riley

Sep 5, 2026

Robert E. Riley passed away peacefully at his home in Cohasset, Massachusetts on September 5, 2026, at age 96, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Riley was born on February 19, 1930 in Boston, the son of Edward G. Riley, a gregarious salesman, political advisor to former Massachusetts Governor Charles Hurley and founder of a wholesale meat company, and Nina Riley, a...

Molly (Zussman) Learner

Molly (Zussman) Learner

Aug 28, 2026

Molly (Zussman) Learner passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 108 years old, in her apartment at Linden Ponds Senior Living Community in Hingham, MA, on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Molly was born in East Boston on February 20, 1918, to parents Joseph and Ethel Zussman, recent immigrants from Russia. She grew up with her 3 siblings in the Boston...

Joan Vinal Turner

Joan Vinal Turner

Aug 25, 2026



Joan Vinal Turner, age 88, of Marshfield, formerly a longtime resident of Scituate, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026. Daughter of the late Philip H. and Eleanor (Gasparrelli) Turner. Joan was a graduate of Framingham State College and devoted her life to educating young minds. After years teaching throughout US Army grade schools in Germany and Bermuda, Joan enjoyed...

Irene Cecelia Paton

Irene Cecelia Paton

Aug 23, 2026



Irene C. (Gamache) Paton, 89, of Norwell, MA passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Irene was born on February 1, 1937 in Providence, RI to Marie Anna and Octave Gamache. Irene graduated from high school in Brunswick, Maine. She went on to marry the love of her life, George Paton in 1957 and together, they...

Edward W. Ross

Edward W. Ross

Aug 23, 2026

Edward (Ed) W. Ross, 90, of Norwell, Massachusetts passed away on August 23, 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wonderful and loving husband of Marilyn I. Ross, loving father to Brian Ross, Gary Ross, Susan (Ross) Buckley, and Theodore Ross and his wife Ann Marie Ross. Brother to Richard (deceased) Ross, Robbie Ross, sisters Eileen, Linda,...

Albert Paten Buckley, Sr.

Albert Paten Buckley, Sr.

Aug 22, 2026

Albert Paten Buckley Sr, always known as “Al”, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 22, 2026, at his home in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Al was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend and his presence is dearly missed.

With Al, it was about his kindness. You always knew when you spoke with him, he was...

Calvin Drake Waters

Calvin Drake Waters

Aug 21, 2026

Calvin Drake Waters

November 15, 1944 - August 21, 2026

(Cohasset) - Calvin (“Cal”) Drake Waters, son of Calvin Goodman Waters and Mary Gardner Waters, died peacefully on Friday, August 21st, surrounded by family, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s. He was 81.

Cal was born in Chicago on November 15th, 1944, and grew up in Longmeadow, MA, together with...

Robert Mackin Carroll

Robert Mackin Carroll

Aug 19, 2026

Robert Mackin “Bobby” Carroll Jr. Beloved brother, fun-loving uncle, and wicked funny person Robert Mackin “Bobby” Carroll Jr. passed away on August 19, 2026, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He was 75 years old. 

Bobby was born on June 24, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, the son of Captain Robert Mackin Carroll and Dorothy Mulhern Carroll. He was the fourth of five children. His...

George Kostas Roukounakis

George Kostas Roukounakis

Aug 18, 2026

George Roukounakis, 75 of Cohasset, MA for 48 years passed away on August 18th, 2026 after a long illness.

Born in Heraklion, Crete, Greece in 1950 and second son of the late Konstantinos and Eleni Roukounakis.

Devoted father to Kostas Roukounakis and his wife Jean of Pembroke, MA and Lena Sullivan and her husband Casey of Hanson, MA. Dear brother of Michalis...

William Edward Broderick

William Edward Broderick

Aug 17, 2026

William E. Broderick Obituary

Beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather William Edward Broderick passed away peacefully at Cardigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scituate, MA on Monday August 17, 2026.

William (“Bill”/”Billy”) was born on May 21, 1928 to Mary and Edward Broderick in Somerville, MA.

A World War II Naval veteran, he served on an LSM in the Pacific during...

Richard James Pope

Richard James Pope

Aug 6, 2026

Richard James Pope, 83, of Scituate, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 6, 2026. He will be remembered for his dedication to family, kindness and devotion to his beloved BC Eagles. 

Richard was the son of the late George F. and Eunice B. Pope of Cohasset, MA and the younger brother of George D. Pope (Madelyn)...

Dana Stearns Cushing

Dana Stearns Cushing

Aug 3, 2026

Dana S. Cushing, 76, of Cohasset, MA passed away on August 3rd in the comfort of his home.

Born in Weymouth, MA in 1950 to Robert S. Cushing and Priscilla (Chew) Cushing of Hingham. The family later relocated to Norwell, MA. Dana graduated from Boston University with a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Psychology. Immediately after graduating, he took up...

Dr. Arthur Lee Lage

Dr. Arthur Lee Lage

Jul 30, 2026

Dr. Arthur (Art) Lage of Marshfield MA and Phillips ME died on July 30, 2026, at age 82, after a short illness with cancer. He leaves his loving wife Susan Carestia, son Christopher Lage and wife Jennifer Long, grandchildren Rowan and Cedar Lage, and Stephanie Lage-Lichko; stepdaughter Andrea Hunt and husband William Hunt, grandson Billy; stepson Christopher Collura; brothers Neal...