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Frank H. Blackington Iii

Frank H. Blackington Iii

Jun 19, 2012

Blackington, Dr. Frank H. III, of Duxbury, passed away on June 19, he was 84. Dr. Blackington was born on May 25, 1928 in Keene, NH. After receiving a bachelor's degree at the Keene Teachers College (Keene State College) Dr. Blackington served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned to teach history at Marshfield High School,...

John F. Reardon

John F. Reardon

Jun 14, 2012

Reardon, John F., of Marshfield, June l4, 20l2, at the age of 8l. Beloved husband of Jean M. (Peterson) Reardon. Son of the late John F. and Delia (Glennon) Reardon. Brother of the late James J. Reardon and late Mary Tranni. Brother-in-law of Stephen Peterson and his wife Marilyn of Duxbury, Ann Horrigan and her husband Nicholas of Norwell, and...

Joseph P. Ward

Joseph P. Ward

Jun 10, 2012

Joseph P Ward, age 67, of Marshfield, formerly of Roxbury, passed away June 10. He leaves behind his daughters, Kate Carr and her husband Chris, Kerre McDonough and her husband Bill of Marshfield, Suzy Schutz and her husband Jared of Cave Creek, AZ and his former wife of 35 years, Nancy Ward of Marshfield. The loves of his life, after...

William J. Bicknell

William J. Bicknell

Jun 5, 2012

Bicknell, Dr. William J. (Bill), of Marshfield, died at home on June 5 at age 75. He was an outspoken, inspirational international health practitioner and advocate who sought to improve the lives of disadvantaged people in more than 60 countries. He was the founder and chair emeritus of the Department of International Health at the Boston University School of Public...

Cory E. Whidden

Cory E. Whidden

Jun 2, 2012

Cory Edgardo Whidden, age 19 of Marshfield, died Saturday June 2, 2012. He was born on November 29, 1992 in Bogota, Columbia and came home to Marshfield in the spring of 1993. Cory was the beloved son of Roger W. Whidden Jr. of Marshfield and Mary Judge Whidden, also of Marshfield. Brother to Jocelyn and Jian Whidden of Marshfield, grandson...

Mildred Fletcher

Mildred Fletcher

May 31, 2012

Fletcher, Mildred (Wheeler), of Kingston, formerly of Carver and Marshfield, May 31, 2012 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Edward N. Fletcher. Loving mother of Beverly Marks and her husband Alvin of Carver, E. Neville Fletcher and his wife Linda of Florida, Sister Mary Francis (Nancy), Sisters of Divine Providence of Pittsburgh, Carolyn Henderson and her...

Ralph P. Keene Jr.

Ralph P. Keene Jr.

May 28, 2012

Keene, Ralph P., age 84, died in comfort and peace on May 28 at Golden Living Center in Plymouth. Ralph was born in Port Deposit, Md., and became a proud U.S. Navy Fireman First Class serving on the USS Wisconsin and the USS Missouri from 1946 until his honorable discharge in 1948. Ralph moved to Greenwich, CT and in 1950...

Patrick E. Roche

Patrick E. Roche

May 26, 2012

Roche, Patrick E. "Pat" of Marshfield, May 26, 2012 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Barbara (Travers) Roche. Loving father of Patrick E ?Rick? Roche Jr. and his wife Cathy of Westwood and Edward G. "Eddie" Roche and his wife Denise Nicoli-Roche of Holliston. Loving grandfather of Caitlin E. and Christopher M. Roche. Dear brother of Daniel ?Bud?...

John Francis Downey Jr.

John Francis Downey Jr.

May 25, 2012

Downey, John Francis Jr., of Braintree, formerly of Weymouth, at the age of 61. Loving father of John F. Downey III of New York. Dear brother of Barbara Concannon (Downey) and Elaine Kraus (Downey) and her husband Arthur all of Derry, NH. Son of the late John F. and Bertha A. (McNally) Downey. Also survived by nieces Julie Kraus of...

David S. Brown

David S. Brown

May 23, 2012

Brown, David S. of Marshfield, May 23, 2012 at the age of 55. Loving father of Noelle Burke and her husband Robert of Abington, David Brown Jr. of Quincy and Justin Brown of Marshfield. Loving grandfather of Kevin Hazelton and Christian and Sean Burke. Dear brother of Robert Brown of Randolph, Barbara Shea of Norton, Patricia Laverty of Marshfield, Ellen...

Richard A. Burns

Richard A. Burns

May 21, 2012

Burns, Richard A. ?Rick? of Boston, formerly of Marshfield, May 20, 2012 at the age of 43. Dear son of David Burns and the late Andrea (Bowles) Burns. Dear brother of Michael Burns of England and Carla Tolland and her husband Leo of Plymouth. Loving uncle of Michael, Ryan, Sarah and Kate Tolland. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and...

Myron W. Osborne Jr.

Myron W. Osborne Jr.

May 16, 2012

Myron W. Osborne Jr., of Marshfield died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at The Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, MA following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Harriet B. Ludlow. Mr. Osborne was born March 26, 1922 Marshfield, MA to Myron W. Osborne & Edith M. Dill. Mr. Osborne was an avid golfer. He was a former member of...

Walter P. Druan

Walter P. Druan

May 14, 2012

Druan, Walter P. Sr. of Marshfield, May 14, 2012 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Druan (McKeeman). Loving father of Walter P. Druan Jr. and his longtime companion Jean Atkinson of Worcester, Susan M. Ortiz and her husband Arturo of Scituate, Michael J. Druan of Taunton and Carol A. Kerry and her husband Donald of Marshfield....

Jessica L. Macphail

Jessica L. Macphail

May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012, Jessica MacPhail, 24, of Pembroke, got her wings and went home to Heaven. Jessica touched so many lives with her bright smile and her beautiful soul. She leaves behind her mother, Debra MacPhail of Pembroke, her father, Richard MacPhail of Plymouth, her sister, Vanessa Fraser, of Pembroke. A sister, Taryn MacPhail and a brother, James MacPhail of...

Elsie S. Veiga

Elsie S. Veiga

May 9, 2012

Veiga, Elsie S. (Perry) of Brockton, formerly of Duxbury, May 9, 2012 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Veiga. Loving mother of Rose Veiga Evans, Mary Ann Veiga and Manuel J. Veiga Jr. all of Brockton. Loving grand mother of 13, great grandmother of 25 and great great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of...

Carmela A. Fiumara

Carmela A. Fiumara

May 8, 2012

Fiumara, Carmela A. (Calabrese) of Bridgewater, May 8, 2012 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Fiumara. Mother of Rocco and Dominic Fiumara. Grandmother of Anthony Fiumara. Dear sister of Nancy DelPozzo and the late Minnie Donofrio, Mary Crealese, Antoinette Luizzi, Josephine Figuerido, Adeline Astore and Anthony, Louis and Carl Calabrese. Daughter of the late Dominic...

Leo P. Fallon

Leo P. Fallon

May 5, 2012

Mr. Leo Peter Fallon, age 89, passed away on May 5, 2012 at Courtyard Gardens Assisted Living Facility. Mr. Fallon was born in Boston, MA on July 27, 1922 to the late Peter Fallon and Helen Noonan. Leo lived in Quincy and was a resident of Florida for over 25 years. He had been a sales manager for Wheatland Tube....

Joyce M. Humphries

Joyce M. Humphries

May 1, 2012

Humphries, Joyce M. of Braintree, May 1, 2012 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Fred Humphries. Loving mother of Donald and Tammy Frazier. Loving step mother of Billy, John and Paul Humphries and Katie Lowe. Dear grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Phyllis Morse, John Cullinane, Robert Cullinane, Richard Grillo and Kenneth Grillo....

Carlyle A. Hancock

Carlyle A. Hancock

May 1, 2012

Carlyle A. ( Hank ) Hancock, 82 of Marshfield, Massachusetts died May 1, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Randolph, VT on June 12, 1929, grew up in Binghamton, NY and lived in Marshfield since 1973. Hank was married for 61 years to the love of his life, Jean M. ( Post ) Hancock....

Loretto F. Melone

Loretto F. Melone

Apr 29, 2012

Melone, Loretto F. of Marshfield, April 29, 2012 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Sally (MacDonald) Melone. Loving father of Susan Melone of Portland, OR, Steven Melone of Marshfield, Lisa Hooke of San Diego, CA, Wallace Perry of RI and Scott Perry and his wife Judith of RI. Father in law of Patricia Melone of Marshfield. Loving grandfather...

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