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Janet Thayer

Janet Thayer

Jan 14, 2025

Janet A. Thayer

July 25, 1940 — January 14, 2025 

Janet Thayer of East Bridgewater passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 14, 2025, at the age of 84. Janet was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School in Boston. After graduating, she moved to East Bridgewater where she married and raised three children. 

Janet worked...

Robert W. Fitzgerald

Robert W. Fitzgerald

Jan 6, 2025

Robert William Fitzgerald, 85, of Braintree, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 6, 2025, after courageously battling medical ailments for the last 25 years.  

Born in Quincy, Mass; Bob graduated from Weymouth High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force as an Air Force police officer. Following his service, he pursued higher...

Kathleen Cobb

Kathleen Cobb

Jan 3, 2025

Kathleen Cobb (Repoff), age 76, of East Bridgewater passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Kathleen, daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Repoff, was raised in Quincy, Massachusetts. Kathleen married her husband of 51 years, James Cobb, in 1973. They settled in East Bridgewater where they lived for 50 years and raised a family. 

Kathleen will be dearly missed by...

Ruth M. Strang

Ruth M. Strang

Jan 1, 2025

Ruth Strang of Brockton passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 88. Ruth was raised in Hanover before moving to Rockland and graduating from Rockland High School. After graduating she married Marvin Crothers and traveled with him during his time in the military and later in life married Robert Strang. They returned home and she worked...

Michael P. MacCurtain

Michael P. MacCurtain

Dec 25, 2024

Michael MacCurtain of Whitman passed away surrounded by his family on December 25, 2024, at the age of 74. Mike was born and raised in Dorchester and attended Christopher Columbus High School in the North End. He later attended Bridgewater State University. He began his career in education and attended Cambridge College while working and achieved his master’s degree. He...

Judy Sprague

Judy Sprague

Dec 24, 2024

Judy Sprague of Avon passed away on December 24, 2024, after a tough battle with calciphylaxis. Judy was born in Boston and raised in Brookline and attended the Kinyon-Campbell Business school. She loved her job as a waitress at various restaurants but most of her time was spent at Bickford’s.

She was a loving woman with a big heart. She loved...

James C. Scott

James C. Scott

Dec 21, 2024

James C. Scott of Whitman passed away peacefully in his home on December 21, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie, son Jamie Scott and wife Geralyne of Bridgewater, son Philip Scott and wife Rose of Mansfield, and grandsons Ben and Gabe. In addition to family close and extended, he leaves behind many dear friends....

Gerald V. Bernard

Gerald V. Bernard

Dec 10, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Bernard passed peacefully Tuesday after losing his courageous battle to cancer at the age of 68. Born and raised in Brockton, he was a graduate of Brockton High School class of 1974. After high school he joined the US Army serving his country for six years before moving into the auto parts industry. He eventually found a long-term...

Joseph Laing

Joseph Laing

Dec 3, 2024

Joseph Laing of Quincy passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 76. Joe was born in Sharon and moved to Quincy as a child with his family. He graduated from Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School with the class of 1965 and attended two years at the Boston State College.

After his time at Boston State Joe entered...

Carmelita Anne Hendrick [Carmen, Carmie]

Carmelita Anne Hendrick [Carmen, Carmie]

Dec 1, 2024

Carmelita Anne [Goodine] Hendrick of Weymouth, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 81, after years of prolonged illness.

Carmen was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada; the youngest of five children and the only daughter, growing up on the large family farm; immigrated to the United States in 1953 with her family when she was 10;...

Kerri A. O'Malley

Kerri A. O'Malley

Dec 1, 2024

Kerri A. O'Malley of East Sandwich, MA passed away Sunday morning, December 1, after almost 4 years fighting cancer. Kerri grew up in Brockton and raised her children there until 2013, when she fulfilled her dream of living near the beach and moved to Cape Cod. 

After graduating from Brockton High School she attended Nichols College, and later obtained her Master's...

Robert E. Leonard

Robert E. Leonard

Nov 19, 2024

Robert E Leonard of Middleboro passed away peacefully with family by his side November 19, 2024. He was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ileane Leonard of Avon, his brothers John and James Leonard and his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 50 years Linda (Gaudette) Leonard. He is survived by his children...

Elissa Terrell

Elissa Terrell

Nov 15, 2024

Elissa “Kandi” May (Taugher) Terrell passed surrounded by love on November 15, 2024 at the age of 90. Elissa was born in Holyoke and raised in South Hadley Falls. She married and moved to West Springfield in 1952 where she raised her 5 children.Elissa was known to many as Kandi. Kandi loved being a mother and a Grammy. Her children,...

Vincent S. Comunale

Vincent S. Comunale

Nov 14, 2024

Vincent Comunale, 85, of Quincy, Massachusetts and Florida passed away on November 14, 2024 at Hancock Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, after a brief battle with COVID. He was born August 27, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Vincent Comunale of Italy and Evelyn B. Comunale (Zottoli) of Quincy. Evelyn later remarried the late Edward F. Carey.

Vincent is survived by his...

Diane Donnelly

Diane Donnelly

Nov 3, 2024

Diane (Hodgson) Donnelly, 77, of East Bridgewater, Mass., passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2024. Many of her friends were there supporting her at the end of her brave struggle with a serious illness. Diane was born January 5, 1947 as the oldest child of Albert and Barbara Hodgson who lived in West Bridgewater, Mass. She had...

Patricia Philbrook

Patricia Philbrook

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Philbrook of Weymouth passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77. Patricia was born, raised, and educated in Abington and graduated from Abington high school.

Patricia enjoyed knitting, playing cards and entertaining her friends and family, especially during her cookouts in the warmer months. She was the best at making people laugh and cooked the best turkeys...

Laura Riley

Laura Riley

Oct 15, 2024

Laura Riley 59, of Melrose, formerly of Saugus and Milton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A respected paraprofessional in the Saugus Public School District, Laura was known for her intelligence and eloquence. An avid reader, she enjoyed engaging in thoughtful discussions, enriching the lives of those around her with her insights and knowledge.

She was the beloved wife...

John A Tangherlini Jr.

John A Tangherlini Jr.

Oct 13, 2024

John A Tangherlini Jr. of Weymouth passed away peacefully on Sunday October 13, 2024, at the age of 62. John was born in Quincy to Anna (Quintiliani) Tangherlini and the late John Tangherlini. Raised and educated in Weymouth. He was a graduate of Weymouth North High School, class of 1980. John worked as a mason for Local 3 for several...

Timothy A. Rothwell

Timothy A. Rothwell

Sep 15, 2024

Timothy A. Rothwell of Stoughton passed away on September 15, 2024, at the age of 67. Tim was born and raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975. After his schooling he started his career as a mechanic and worked at various garages and shops.

Tim was a talented mechanic and loved working on cars and machines. He...

Kathryn E. Stanish

Kathryn E. Stanish

Sep 9, 2024

Kathryn Elizabeth Stanish (Sassie, Wizzie) of Weymouth passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024. Kathryn was born, raised and educated in Savin Hill and graduated from South Boston High School with the class of 2006. After high school she worked retail jobs before finding a career as a Recovery Specialist at Highpoint in Plymouth where she has worked since.

Kathryn...

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