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John W. Shutt, Jr.

John W. Shutt, Jr.

Jan 29, 2025

Shutt, John W. Jr (Jack) passed away in not just the house that he built himself, but in the home that he created. Surrounded by the family he cherished and fiercely protected: his wife, Mildred (Lyons) Shutt and his sons Michael and John-Jay Shutt. Son of the late John W. Shutt Sr. and the late Marion (Husband) Shutt. Brother...

John S. Ferris

John S. Ferris

Jan 28, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, John Ferris of Quincy, Massachusetts, on January 28, 2025.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts and son of the late Andrew and Dorothy Ferris.  John is survived by his sisters, Carol Gregory of Marshfield, Barbara Russell of Plymouth and Christine Noonan of Mansfield,...

Nancy A. Woodgate

Nancy A. Woodgate

Jan 26, 2025

Nancy A. Woodgate of Marshfield passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025.  Born on March 12, 1930 in Albany, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Loisette and Charles A. Holmquist.  She grew up in Albany, NY and attended Albany Academy for Girls.  In 1968 Nancy and her late husband Robert moved their family to Scituate, MA from...

Faith Ann Jean

Faith Ann Jean

Jan 26, 2025

Faith Ann (Penniman) Jean (December 14, 1931 – January 26, 2025)

Faith A. (Penniman) Jean of Whitman, MA and Brant Rock, MA went to Glory on January 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard R. Jean, daughter Phyllis McCarthy and grandson Hugh Russell Casely.

Faith, daughter of F. Gardner Penniman...

Russell A. Small

Russell A. Small

Jan 26, 2025

Russell A. Small of Carver passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on September 19, 1939 in the Cohasset Hospital located on Sohier Street. Russell was the son of the late Evelyn and Leonard Small.  He grew up in Scituate, MA until his family moved to Pembroke Maine and then moved back to Scituate as a young adult....

Joanna Harrington

Joanna Harrington

Jan 19, 2025

Joanna Harrington

6/24/37-1/19/25

A Pilgrim continuing the Journey.

Joanna Harrington died peacefully with family near early Sunday morning.  She was listening to Bach's Mass in B Minor while the sunlight began to fill the courtyard outside her window.

Joanna was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her parents met on the golf...

Florence M. Fahey

Florence M. Fahey

Jan 15, 2025

Florence M. (Ahern) Fahey of Marshfield passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the loving mother of Mary Scott and her husband Steve of Marshfield, William Fahey and his wife Heather of North Andover, Lisa Corrick of Marshfield, and David Fahey and his wife Linda of Marshfield; cherished...

Elizabeth H. Chomko

Elizabeth H. Chomko

Jan 12, 2025

Chomko, Elizabeth H. (Bulger) 90, of Winchester, formerly of Marshfield and Jamaica Plain passed away on January 12, 2025.

She was the devoted wife of the late Roger Chomko and the loving mother of the late Peter R. and Paul R. Chomko.

She is survived by her brothers Gervase Bulger of Narragansett, RI, Peter Bulger...

Charles E. Sylvester

Charles E. Sylvester

Jan 9, 2025

Charles now rests peacefully in the arms of The Lord. Charles passed away on January 9 at the age of 86 after bravely recovering from a stroke and dealing with metastatic prostate cancer.

Charles was born to Doris and Edward Sylvester in May 11, 1938. He began life in Quincy where he spent many years and often...

Lawrence Alan Whalen

Lawrence Alan Whalen

Jan 9, 2025

Lawrence Alan Whalen of Marshfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully the morning of January 9th, 2025, at the age of 91. Lawrence grew up in Rockland, Massachusetts moving to Marshfield following his marriage to the "love of his life," Catherine Spinale.

Those who knew Lawrence as a younger man, know him as "Alan" and those who met him...

Madalyn Hart

Madalyn Hart

Jan 8, 2025

Madalyn (Grover) Hart of Marshfield passed away on January 8, 2025 at BID Hospital in Plymouth. We appreciate the Marshfield Veteran's Services for their tireless work on Madalyn's behalf, and she will join her late husband, Paul H. Hart in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Funeral Services provided by the MacDonald Funeral Home of Marshfield. In lieu of...

Marian Eleanor Greer

Marian Eleanor Greer

Jan 7, 2025

Marian Eleanor (Glendon) Greer of South Yarmouth (formerly of Dorchester) passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025. Marian is survived by her daughter Diane Looney of Marshfield and her husband Peter.  She is predeceased by her sister Eileen of Braintree and her brother Richard Glendon of Dorchester.  Marian had three...

Carol Higgins

Carol Higgins

Jan 6, 2025

Carol Higgins (Sweeney) of Hanover, formerly of Braintree and North Quincy, passed away peacefully in her home on January 6, 2025 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 82. Born and raised in North Quincy, Carol graduated from North Quincy High School and then worked at John Hancock as a secretary. In later...

Ellen May Boley

Ellen May Boley

Jan 5, 2025

Ellen May (Farley) Boley, 76, from Wareham, MA passed away on January 5, 2025 at Tobey Hospital, Wareham.  Born August 14th, 1947 in Ipswich, MA, Daughter of the late John Farley and late Pearl Sanford (Farley-Jayko), their eldest child.  Ellen was schooled in Beverly, MA until her father's job took her and her parents and younger brother John to...

Paul F. Kearns, Jr.

Paul F. Kearns, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Paul F. Kearns Jr., 64, on January 5, 2025. Paul, known fondly as "Kearnsy," lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He leaves behind a legacy of joy that will never be forgotten.

Paul was born on September 1, 1960 and spent his...

Marie Simoneau

Marie Simoneau

Jan 4, 2025

Marie Simoneau of Marshfield passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 76. She was the beloved daughter of the late Paul Simoneau and the late Edith (Thomas) Simoneau and dear sister to two brothers, Paul Simoneau and the late James Simoneau.

Marie was born in Worcester and lived a short time in Connecticut before...

John T. O'Sullivan

John T. O'Sullivan

Jan 3, 2025

John T. O'Sullivan of Duxbury passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 78. John was the beloved husband of the late Rita K. (Mooney) O'Sullivan; loving father of Katherine K. O'Sullivan (Steven Lewis) of Scotland and Kevin B. O'Sullivan (Laurie Dunn) of Duxbury; cherished grandfather of Finn O'Sullivan Lewis, Thomas Dunn O'Sullivan and Patrick Dunn O'Sullivan;...

Mary Teresa Dougherty

Mary Teresa Dougherty

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Teresa Dougherty passed peacefully on the evening of January 1, 2025 after her struggle with Alzheimer's. Mary was surrounded by her family.

Mary's compassion, energy, and laughter will live on in all who felt her love and friendship. Mary's playful sense of humor and generosity touched everyone who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with family...

Catherine "Cathy" Buresh

Catherine "Cathy" Buresh

Jan 1, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Buresh, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 1st 2025. Catherine was born and raised in the Roxbury and Dorchester areas of Boston and graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School in1959. She was predeceased by her husband, James Buresh who provided a second chance at love later in life, as well as by her 3 siblings,...

Lori Jo Trickler

Lori Jo Trickler

Dec 29, 2024

Lori Jo Trickler, 66, Marshfield, passed away peacefully December 28,2024. Loving daughter of the late Joan (Hart) and Donald Trickler Sr. Lori leaves behind her devoted life partner Alan Legere of Marshfield. Brothers Donald Trickler Jr (Sharon McDonald) of Marshfield and Scott Trickler (Martha) of Halifax; her niece Sarah Trickler of Marshfield, nephews Donald and David Trickler of Marshfield;...

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