OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
Thomas A. Lowden
Jul 10, 2026
Thomas A. Lowden of Whitman, Massachusetts died on July 10,2026 after a long illness. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1959. He was the son of the late Lucille Durante of Everett and Aurthur T. Lowden of New Jersey.
He attended Quincy High School and played the trumpet in the Drum and Bugle Core, the Renegades. He enjoyed watching the...
Janet Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Janet Smith, 80, of East Bridgewater Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Brockton Hospital on July 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after the effects of her long battle with cancer.
Born in Quincy, in 1946, she was the second daughter of the late Samuel and Doris Barnard and sister of Doris, and brothers, David and Rusty Barnard.
Janet graduated from East...
Patricia M. Barry
Jul 25, 2026
Patricia M. Barry (Palluccio), 76: loving mom and grandma, formerly of Quincy Mass, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at Alliance Health of Braintree.
Patty was born January 22, 1950, in the City of Quincy MA to Virginia (Gilcoine) and Gus (Augustine) Palluccio.
Patty was a graduate of Quincy High School. She had been a dispatcher for Norfolk Bristol, AMB, ASA,...
Stuart Sheldon
Jul 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stuart Sheldon on July 24, 2026.
Stuart was the beloved son of the late Waldo T. Sheldon and Irene E. (Cady) Sheldon. He was predeceased by his brothers, Leonard, Carleton, Edward, and Stanley.
In January 1959, Stuart married the love of his life, Barbara (Balonis) Sheldon, and together they built a life centered on family,...
Claire E. (Bellew) Snow
Jul 20, 2026
Claire E. (Bellew) Snow, RN, age 98, passed away on July 20, 2026 in Duxbury, MA at Baypath Nursing Home.
She was the daughter of James and Eva (Carroll) Bellew of Mansfield, MA. Ms. Snow was married to the late Donald K. Snow for 68 years. She was a member of the Class of 1949, Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, and...
James "Jim" Arena Sr.
Jul 20, 2026
The family of James “Jim” Arena Sr. is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 20, 2026. Jim passed away peacefully at his Hanson home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brockton on November 14, 1943 as the second of seven children to Mary Balonis and Joseph Arena.
Jim is survived by his adoring wife and soulmate,...
John “Jack” Johnson
Jul 13, 2026
John “Jack” Johnson, 61, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, to the late William H. Johnson and Josephine Johnson, Jack was raised in Revere, where he formed lifelong friendships and built the foundation that guided him throughout his life. A 1983 graduate of Revere High School,...
Julie M. Foley
Jul 12, 2026
Julie M. Foley, 84, of Rockland Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on July 12th surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer.
Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1941 she was the daughter of Julia (Cunningham) Bartolo and Michael Bartolo, sister of the late Mary Janice Bartolo, SND.
She graduated from Fitton Central High School in 1958 and went on to have...
Sheila McVay
Jul 10, 2026
Sheila McVay, 82, of Whitman, passed away on July 10 at Ellis Rehabilitation Center in Norwood. Born in Newburyport In 1944 as the second daughter of Dennis and Edna Finnegan, she was a graduate of Newburyport High School and Bridgewater State University as an Education major with a masters degree In American history from Salem State University.
She taught American history...
Glen Hans Cornell
Jul 7, 2026
Glen Hans Cornell, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Long term resident of Whitman, MA. and recently Lexington, North Carolina. Peacefully passed away at home after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2026.
Born 1950 in South Weymouth, MA. He was the second son of the late George Cornell and Ruth (Hilstrom) Reardon. Graduate...
Phyllis E. Flood
Jul 3, 2026
Phyllis E. (Look) Dodge Flood beloved mother, 99, of Whitman, Massachusetts died on July 3, 2026 at St. Joseph Manor, Brockton after a long illness.
Born in Whitman, Massachusetts on February 21, 1927 Phyllis was the third daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Studley) Look. Phyllis graduated from Whitman High School in 1944 and went on to cosmetology school at Wilfred Academy...
Robert F. Nolan
Jul 1, 2026
Robert F. Nolan of Hull, Massachusetts died on July 1, 2026 when he tragically drowned at Nantasket Beach in Hull. Born in Boston on March 28, 1950 and raised in Abington, Bob was the son of the late John J. Nolan and Elizabeth (Whalen) Nolan.
Bob graduated from Abington High School in 1968. After attending St. Anselm College and the University...
Vincenza Stodder
Jun 25, 2026
Vincenza A. Stodder, 75, of Abington, MA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Rose Vincenza Saia (DiMare) and Dominico Saia of Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, William Stodder, her loving daughters, Jennifer McDonough...
Joan R. Wolent
Jun 23, 2026
Joan R. (DeCota) Wolent, 88, of Abington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1937, she was the eldest daughter of the late Leo J DeCota and Rita (Johnson) DeCota. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, Peter S. Wolent, and later by her...
Patricia Davidson
Jun 22, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Davidson, 81, of Whitman, passed away on June 22 nd in her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family after living with Parkinsons for over 17 years.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on Fathers’ Day, June 17 th , 1945 to the late Andrew and Agnes (Lasofsky) Yanoolis. Pat was a graduate of South Boston High class of 1963...
Joseph Felix Manning Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Joseph Felix Manning Jr., 79, of Abington, MA, passed peacefully at his home on June 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and beloved springer spaniel, Hillary. Born on May 11, 1947, in Dedham, MA, Joe was the son of Marjorie Herbert Manning and Joseph F. Manning Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Mitchell Manning, and daughters Jodi-Lyn...
Catie F. Peters
Jun 16, 2026
Beloved wife and loving mother Catie Frances (Delaney) Peters, 42, of Whitman, MA passed away suddenly on June 16, 2026. She was born in Saginaw, MI to Craig and Connie (Johnson) Delaney.
At age 9 Catie and family moved to Islesboro, ME. Graduated high school 2002 and continued her education at the University of Maine, Orono. She embraced college life, met...
Jerome E. Adams
Jun 15, 2026
Jerome E. “Jerry” Adams, 88, of East Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Elsie Adams and the stepson of the late Ruth Adams. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia (Ciraolo) Adams; his brother, Tracy Adams; and his sister, Frances...
Janice M. Leach
Jun 14, 2026
Janice M. Leach (Huntington), 79, of Carver, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 14, 2026.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Janice was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Halligan) Huntington of Whitman. She grew up in Whitman and attended Whitman-Hanson High School.
Janice dedicated many years of her career as a bookkeeper for Broadway...
Marissa Skye Henneberry
Jun 11, 2026
Marissa Skye Henneberry, 31, of Hanover, MA, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away on June 11 th , 2026 at home peacefully in her sleep.
She was the loving daughter of Denise Delaney (Lou Cook) of Rockland. John Henneberry (Alicia) of Fall River, MA. Loving sister of Barbara Henneberry of Whitman, MA. Shawn Henneberry of Rockland, MA. Loving mother of Brody...
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