Robert Banville
Feb 7, 2026
Robert Banville of Duxbury peacefully passed with those who cared for him by his side, on February 7, 2026. Robert was the son of the late Lorraine V. Grenon and Aime Banville.
Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Robert later moved to Taunton before settling in Duxbury. Throughout his life, Robert found profound happiness in the simple moments spent outdoors, soaking up the...
Ruth N. Mulkern
Feb 2, 2026
Ruth N. (Hourin) Mulkern of Weymouth, wife of the late John J. Mulkern, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Evelyn McLaughlin and Douglas Hourin, Ruth was born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain and Dorchester. Ruth leaves behind her loving son Michael Mulkern and his wife...
Dorothy "Dottie" Finch
Jan 31, 2026
Dorothy A. Finch of Marshfield died on January 31, 2026 from multiple organ failure. Born in 1945, she is predeceased by her parents Alma and Richard Halliday as well as her sister, Marion Paiva.
Dottie is the mother of Sherrie Morris and her husband Danny of Nashua, NH and Carrie Finch of Plymouth, MA. Dottie is the beloved grandmother of Zachary...
Freeman L. Short
Jan 30, 2026
Sgt. Freeman Locklin Short—a son, a brother, a partner, a friend—and a man who left this world far too soon at just 31 years old.
Freeman was a brave crewmember on the F/V (fishing vessel) Lily Jean, lost at sea on January 30th, 2026 out of Gloucester Massachusetts.
Though his body was never recovered, Freeman’s life, spirit, and memory remain deeply present...
Paul Anthony Mizzoni
Jan 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Anthony Mizzoni, who died on January 27, 2026 at the age of 87. Paul was a devoted husband and father whose lifelong commitment to baseball enriched the lives of countless young athletes. He served the town’s recreation department with distinction, founding the Pembroke Senior League for ages 15–18,...
Nanci M. Porreca
Jan 27, 2026
Nanci M. Porreca (69) died suddenly, at home on Tuesday, January 27th. Nanci is predeceased by her parents Marilyn (Catino) and Gino Porreca and her brother Brian. Nanci is the sister of Michael Porreca of Florida, Ron (Lu) Porreca of Maine/Georgia, Cathi (Mark) Leonard of Plymouth and Andrea (Mike) Hurm of Kingston.
Nanci was the adoring aunt of Krista Porreca, Brianna...
Pamela Joy Pitts
Jan 26, 2026
Pamela Joy Pitts of Brant Rock passed away on January 26, 2026. Dear mother of Trevor Rolls, Amy (Rolls) Doyle, and the late Thomas Rolls, she was the cherished grandmother of Trevor Rolls, Jr, and his wife Jessica, Robbie, Clifton, and Olivia Rolls, Samantha Rolls, Peter Doyle, Rabecca Doyle, Rory Colman, Isabella Colman, and great-granddaughter Terah Rolls.
Pamela was born and...
Edward M. Symmonds
Jan 24, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Morgan Symmonds, born November 30, 1987, passed away after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and quiet strength that will live on through all who knew him.
Above all else, Eddie was a devoted father. His daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Symmonds, was his entire world- his greatest pride, his purpose, and his joy....
Malcolm E. Dudley
Jan 23, 2026
Malcolm Dudley lived quite the life. Born in 1924, he resided in Massachusetts nearly all of his 101 years but was a man of the world. He was stationed in the South Pacific while serving in the Navy during World War II, worked extensively in the Middle East and Europe during his career as a civil engineer, and explored many...
Albert J. Solomon
Jan 21, 2026
Albert J. Solomon of Moultonborough, NH, passed away on January 21, 2026 at the age of 70. Al is survived by his wife, Susan, children Alisha, Al, Jeremy, and stepchildren Elissa, Jessica, and Jacob, and was the beloved "Papa" of Tatyana, Justus, Naveha, William, Shannon, Nathaniel, Theodore, Gracelyn, Aedan, Rory, Rhea, Vega, Wesley, and Alba. He was also a great-grandfather...
Vincent Paul Whittemore
Jan 19, 2026
Vincent Paul Whittemore was someone who did his best to bring light and wisdom into the world for anyone who crossed his path. He was born on in 1955 to David and Sabina (Hutchinson) and passed away after medical complications on January 19, 2026 in the same city he grew up in and loved.
Vincent was raised in the Roslindale neighborhood...
George E. Fricker
Jan 19, 2026
George E. “Chuck” Fricker of Duxbury, age 85, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth M. (Lynch) Fricker; loving father of Sharon DeCastro of Manomet, Tracy (Carl) MacDonald of Halifax, and Michael F. Fricker of Duxbury; cherished grandfather of Brittany MacDonald and Julie, Lauren and Danielle DeCastro; dear brother of William (Debra) Miller of...
Claire W. Smith
Jan 18, 2026
Claire Theresa (Wood) Smith was born in Boston August 8, 1935, the youngest child of the late Clarence and Alice (Eichwald) Wood. She lived and attended school in Roslindale and was a graduate of the Chandler School.
In the 1950s she went to work as a secretary at the Shawmut Bank in Boston. This would be a life-changing experience. There she...
Kevin Brooks
Jan 16, 2026
Kevin Brooks, of Humarock, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Originally from White Plains, New York, Kevin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. For 43 years, he shared a deep and loving marriage with his wife and best friend, Lynn. In their retirement in Humarock, they were inseparable.
As the protector of his...
Donna Wiggin
Jan 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved mother Donna Wiggin passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 14, 2026.
Donna leaves her sons; Stephen and his fiancée Geraldine Holland, Tom, John and his wife Michelle, and Paul. She was a proud Nannie to Tommy, Gregory, Billy, Corey, JD, Nicole, Tristan and Ashley and great grandmother to 12.
Donna held her...
Teresa Belmosto
Jan 14, 2026
Teresa A. Belmosto, of Marshfield, MA, daughter of the late Erminio “Ernie” and Giacinda “Cindy” Belmosto, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Joseph J. Belmosto.
Known to most as Terry, she is survived by her son, Theodore R. (Alyssa) Adams of Middleboro; her sister-in-law, Holly Belmosto; her nieces, Heather (Ryan) Willinger and Cara...
Donald R. Trickler, Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Donald Richard Trickler Jr., 68, of Marshfield, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 13, 2026.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Joan (Harte) and Donald Trickler Sr.; and his sister Lori Trickler.
He is survived by his longtime companion Sharon MacDonald of Marshfield, MA; his brother Scott Trickler and wife Martha Halifax, MA; his 3 children:...
Peter Jordan
Jan 11, 2026
Peter Jordan passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, surrounded by his parents, John and Karen Jordan, and sister, Jacqueline Chisholm.
Peter lived his whole life in Marshfield, MA, graduating from Marshfield High School and attending Northeastern University, where he studied computer science. Many enjoyed Peter’s cooking in restaurants across the South Shore and eventually...
Elaine Louise Mirtsching
Jan 11, 2026
Elaine Louise Mirtsching died on January 11, 2026. She was 94 years old and had been in poor health for many years.
Elaine was born in 1931 and grew up in Jamaica Plain, a Boston neighborhood, with her parents Emeric and Cecilia Surette during the great depression. Those years, and especially FDR, helped shape her world view for life. She attended...
Loretta L. Quinlan
Jan 9, 2026
Loretta Lucielle (Messier) Quinlan
June 19, 1939- January 9, 2026
Loretta Lucielle (Messier) Quinlan, a woman of singular elegance and spirited wit, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Flanigan) Messier.
Loretta shared a legendary 66-year love story with her husband, the late John "Jack" Michael Quinlan....
