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Libby Carr

Libby Carr

Dec 27, 2022

With great sadness we announce that Libby Carr passed away peacefully in Ft. Myers Florida on December 27, 2022 from the autoimmune disease Scleroderma. For 17 months while suffering with this debilitating condition, Libby maintained a positive attitude prior to her passing.

During her life working and living in Canton and on Duxbury Beach she was a...

Robert J. Kolson

Robert J. Kolson

Dec 27, 2022

Robert J. Kolson, 79, of Marshfield, formerly of Braintree, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his loving family, on Tuesday, December, 27, 2022. Born in (Germantown) Quincy, September 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Irene (Donnellan) and John J. Kolson.

Devoted to his family, Bob cherished his role as father to...

Ellen M. Buechel

Ellen M. Buechel

Dec 25, 2022

Ellen Mary (Micarelli) Buechel, 61, of Duxbury passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Brigham & Women's Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Ellen is survived by her husband Dr. James A. Buechel, DMD of Duxbury and her daughter Elisa Gangemi of Boston.  She is also stepmother to Jennifer Buechel of Boston, James Buechel of Salem, NH, John Buechel...

John Patrick Hollywood

John Patrick Hollywood

Dec 23, 2022

John Patrick Hollywood, a beloved and cherished husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away in Milton, MA on December 23, 2022.

John is survived by his wife Joanna, his daughters Maeve and Isla of Duxbury, MA, his mother Rosemary, his siblings Regina, Rosemary, Eileen and Jim as well as his nephews John, Brian, Thomas and Matthew,...

James Peter Sears

James Peter Sears

Dec 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" P. Sears, a long-time resident of Duxbury, on December 21, 2022 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband for 41 years to Maryann (Ashmont) Sears; loving father of Jaime and her husband Jimmy Resendes of Taunton and Ashley Shaw of Kingston; and cherished...

Robert Alexander Clyde

Robert Alexander Clyde

Dec 21, 2022

Robert A. Clyde, 77, of Kingston MA and long-time Humarock resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 21 st surrounded by his family.  Rob, known to friends as Bubba, was born on August 23, 1945, in New Brunswick, Canada and raised in Quincy, MA.  He married his high-school sweetheart Gracia (Hogan) and they were blessed with 53 years...

Mary P. Counihan

Mary P. Counihan

Dec 20, 2022

Mary P. (Gaughran) Counihan of Marshfield passed away on December 20, 2022 at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Counihan; loving mother of Karen Stack and her husband Brendan of Marshfield and Robert Counihan and his wife Tina of Scituate; cherished grandmother of Kayley and Dan Stack and Julia and Kelsey Counihan. Daughter...

George William Butters, Jr.

George William Butters, Jr.

Dec 16, 2022

George William Butters, Jr., Billy to all who knew him, died at home on December 16, 2022, at the age of 72 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Plymouth, he was the son of the late George & Elide (Benati) Butters, and brother of Idore 'Mac' Butters of Venice, FL, and Arthur 'A.J.' Butters...

Richard Charles Cox

Richard Charles Cox

Dec 16, 2022

Richard Charles Cox, 91 of Hingham, formerly of Duxbury, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Cox. He is survived by his six children: Pamela Anctil and husband James of Wolfeboro, NH; Andrea Wade of Cohasset; Kristan Bruno and her husband Joseph of Dennis; Richard Cox,...

Ruth A. Mccarthy

Ruth A. Mccarthy

Dec 15, 2022

Ruth A. (Mallard) Mccarthy of Middleboro passed away on December 15, 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Mccarthy, Jr., she leaves daughter Anna (husband the late James P. Wall) of W. Yarmouth, Joseph F. Mccarthy, III of Brockton, Maureen Houlihan (husband the late Patrick Houlihan) of Middleboro, and Daniel...

Teresa Gloria Gauld

Teresa Gloria Gauld

Dec 11, 2022

Teresa Gloria (Medeiros) Gauld of S. Yarmouth, MA passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2022. Beloved wife of Richard A. Gauld and the late Daniel J. Irvine, she was the loving mother of Catherine Marchioni and her husband Robert, Robin Irvine Marobella and her husband Lawrence, and Joyce Irvine,...

Joan F. Fitzgerald

Joan F. Fitzgerald

Dec 10, 2022

Fitzgerald, Joan F. (Sampson), 88, of Marshfield and formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, December 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John F. Fitzgerald (Retired BPD). Cherished mother of John F. Fitzgerald Jr (Patricia) of Marshfield, Joan Conley Sheehan (John) of Marshfield, Jean Griffin (Bill) of Quincy, Judi Ann Gaine (Mike Reidy) of Quincy, Jane Marie Sullivan Vecchione (Paul)...

Robert M. Shanley

Robert M. Shanley

Dec 9, 2022

Robert M. Shanley, 63, a longtime Marshfield resident, passed away December 9, 2022 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the cherished son of Dorothy (MacPherson) Shanley of Marshfield, and the late William F. Shanley, Sr.

A 1977 graduate of Marshfield High School, Robert attended Northeastern University. He worked many years as a...

George Earle

George Earle

Dec 8, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce that George Earle, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by Brenda, his loving wife of 29 years. George was the cherished son of the late William and Ethel Earle and the son...

Ronald Louis Scolamiero

Ronald Louis Scolamiero

Dec 7, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Louis Scolamiero, 77, of Marshfield and former longtime resident of Duxbury died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 7th after a 22-year battle with prostate cancer. He was born March 8th, 1945, in Quincy to Guy and Gladys Scolamiero.

He graduated from Braintree High School in the class of 1963 and...

Charles W. Mcalpine

Charles W. Mcalpine

Dec 3, 2022

With great sadness we announce that Charles (Charlie) W McAlpine of West Barnet, Vermont passed to his eternal rest on December 3rd, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was 78 years old.

Charlie was born in Chelsea, MA to William McAlpine, an Irish immigrant, and Effie (Knowles) of Melrose, MA. He is survived by his two...

Marcia L. Ritcey

Marcia L. Ritcey

Dec 2, 2022

Marcia L. (Kayeski) Ritcey of Marshfield passed away in the early morning hours of December 2, 2022 at the age of 82. She was the loving mother of Colleen (Ritcey) Flattery and her husband Douglas Flattery, Jr., Robert Matlack and his wife Pauline, Kim (Matlack) LeBlanc and his partner Bernard Towie, Carol (Matlack) Gilbert and her husband Dennis, Eric...

Rev. Donald P. Clifford

Rev. Donald P. Clifford

Nov 25, 2022

Rev. Donald P. Clifford of Plymouth died on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born and raised in Brighton, he was son of the late James and Julia (Daly) Clifford. Father Clifford is survived by his brother Timothy Clifford of Florida. He was known as Uncle Donald or "UD" by his 20 loving nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and...

Lynda D. Squillante

Lynda D. Squillante

Nov 23, 2022

Lynda D. (Barrows) Squillante Of Brant Rock, MA, formerly of Waltham MA, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Michael R. Squillante for 48 years and devoted mother of Michael S. Squillante.

Born in Brockton Lynda grew up in Whitman and Pembroke, MA with her brother Francis "Billy"...

Robert A. Anzalone

Robert A. Anzalone

Nov 16, 2022

Robert A. Anzalone, 82, of Marshfield, passed away November 16, 2022 unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Boston to Louis and Martha Anzalone of Jamaica Plain. He was a 1958 Graduate of JP High school and after graduation he enlisted in the Coast Guard. He was also a retired Electrician for the MBTA...

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