Obituaries

William  M. Donovan Sr.

William M. Donovan Sr.

Apr 12, 2012

William M. Donovan, Sr., age 93, of Scituate and Boynton Beach, FL., passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012.  Mr. Donovan was the beloved husband of the late Marie P. (Burke) and the father of Patricia M. Nixon and her husband, Jack of Savannah, GA. and William M. Donovan, Jr. and his wife, Eileen of Scituate. He was the grandfather...

Donald  Francis Ainslie

Donald Francis Ainslie

Apr 11, 2012

Donald Francis Ainslie, age 84, of Cohasset, passed away on April 11, 2012. Brother of Robert E. Ainslie of New Hampshire, Richard D. Ainslie, Sr. and Sherwood Ainslie., both of Cohasset. Don was the retired custodian for Cohasset Schools and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday,...

William H. Wilcox

William H. Wilcox

Apr 1, 2012

William Hayden Wilcox, age 90, of Scituate, died peacefully on April 1, 2012. Mr. Wilcox's career was spent in the insurance business, including as a vice president of Commercial Union Insurance. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea, serving in the US Army. Bill's beloved wife Mary Frances (Lowney) Wilcox preceded him in death. He is survived...

Thomas E.  Snow

Thomas E. Snow

Mar 29, 2012

Thomas E. Snow, age 80, of Scituate passed away peacefully March 29, 2012. Tom was a Scituate Firefighter for 31 years retired a Captain in 1985.  He served the Town of Scituate on several appointed boards, Commission on Disabilities, Housing Authority, Traffic Rules & Regulations and was a starter at Widow's Walk golf course. A dedicated member of the Masons...

Dorothy  I.  (Ilsley)  Remick

Dorothy I. (Ilsley) Remick

Mar 28, 2012

Dorothy I. Remick passed away peacefully at home Wednesday March 28th, 2012 after a long & valiant struggle.  Known to her friends as "Dottie" & grandsons as "Pookie", she was born in Portland, ME in 1920 to Philip & Bernice "Bunny" Ilsley.  She attended Portland High School & graduated from Virginia Intermont College. She became a flight attendant for Northeast...

Joann (Anderson)  Ford

Joann (Anderson) Ford

Mar 24, 2012

JoAnn (Anderson) Ford, age 82, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Ford and the devoted mother of Charles A. Ford and his wife, Stephanie K. of Hingham and the late Scott B. Ford. Sister of the late Janice A. Finck and daughter of the late Raymond W. Anderson and Otilia...

Mary  Theresa  (Keegan)  Mcdonnell

Mary Theresa (Keegan) Mcdonnell

Mar 24, 2012

Mary Theresa (Keegan) McDonnell- age 86, of Hull, died peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by her family on March 24, 2012. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Joseph F. McDonnell. Loving mother of Joseph G. McDonnell and his wife Teresa of Wannaska, MN, William J. McDonnell and his wife Wendy Alpaugh of Stonington, ME, Stephen J. McDonnell...

Alta  Kellie  Mccloud

Alta Kellie Mccloud

Mar 20, 2012

Alta Kellie McCloud, 70, of Marshfield, was a former long-time resident of Woodinville, WA and had moved to Marshfield in 2007 to live with her daughter and family. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2012. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Anna Dean and her husband John "Chip" of Marshfield, son Adam...

Elaine M (Duggan)  Duffey

Elaine M (Duggan) Duffey

Mar 16, 2012

Elaine M. (Duggan) Duffey, age 62, of Norwell, formerly of Milton, died peacefully on March 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Elaine was the beloved wife of Denis Duffey and the sister of Barbara Brown and her husband, Paul of Milton. She was the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Elaine was a retired secretary of the...

Leroy K. Mckay

Leroy K. Mckay

Mar 10, 2012

Leroy K. McKay, age 99, of Norwell, died peacefully on March 10, 2012.  Leroy was the beloved husband of the late Myrtle G. (Gauley) and the devoted father of John McKay of Norwell, Raymond McKay of South Glastonbury, CT and Leroy McKay Jr. of Park Ridge, NJ.  He was the loving grandfather of Christopher, Benjamin, Scott, and Shawn McKay, Jenny...

Elizabeth A. (White)  Blair

Elizabeth A. (White) Blair

Mar 10, 2012

Elizabeth Ann (White) Blair, age 85, of Cohasset, passed away on March 10, 2012 at the Harbor House in Hingham. Elizabeth was born on February 22, 1927, in Cohasset.  She spent her early years and attended school in Brookline, MA, and traveled to many states with her grandmother, Alice Williams Ring.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafts, especially knitting...

Ann E. Glynn

Ann E. Glynn

Mar 9, 2012

Ann Elizabeth Glynn, age 37, of Norwell, died unexpectedly on March 9, 2012 at home. Ann was the beloved daughter of John Francis Glynn and the late Ann Murray Glynn. She was the adored sister of Chris Glynn and his wife, Kathi of Hanover, Teresa Mueller and her husband, James of Pembroke, Kathleen M. Glynn of Lake Mary, FL. and...

Ellen V. (Spencer)  Cronin

Ellen V. (Spencer) Cronin

Mar 9, 2012

Ellen V. (Spencer) Cronin, age 89, of Scituate, died peacefully on March 9, 2012 surrounded by her family. Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Everett Leo Cronin and the devoted mother of Charles Cronin and Ellen Cogill. She was the adoring grandmother of Sean Cogill and the great-grandmother of Haley and Richard John Cogill, all of Hingham. Ellen...

Malcolm T. Logan

Malcolm T. Logan

Mar 8, 2012

Malcolm T. Logan, of Portland, Maine, died suddenly on March 8, 2012, of an apparent heart attack.  He was 56. Logan was the only son of Paula E. (Polly) Logan and the late General Edward F. Logan of Cohasset, MA.  He also leaves his sister, Martha A. Logan and her husband, Professor Patrick Reid of Bloomfield, NJ, and his cousin...

Vanessa F. Stamnos

Vanessa F. Stamnos

Mar 8, 2012

Vanessa F. Stamnos- age 53, of Cohasset, formerly of South Boston, on March 8, 2012. Loving mother of Adam Stamnos of Florida. Daughter of Frances (Frost) and the late Stanley Stamnos. Sister of Linda M. Gallagher and her husband John of Cohasset, Charles Stamnos of Weymouth, Steven Stamnos of Quincy, John and Patricia Frost of Rhode Island. Grandmother of Michael...

Michael F.  Meallo

Michael F. Meallo

Mar 6, 2012

Michael F. Meallo, age 50, of Hanover, formerly of Cohasset, died March 6, 2012 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Jennifer (Schmitt) and the devoted father of Katharine Hannah Meallo and Max Gerard Meallo of Hanover. Also survived by his parents, Albert and Paula Meallo of Cohasset, his brother Gregory Meallo of Scituate and sister, Melissa Meallo Zani of...

Evelyn L. (Schwelm Farrell)  Rohnstock

Evelyn L. (Schwelm Farrell) Rohnstock

Feb 28, 2012

Evelyn Louise Schwelm Farrell Rohnstock, on February 28, 2012, at age 97.  Wife of the late Henry D. "Bud" Rohnstock, Evelyn passed away peacefully at home, in the company of her devoted grandson Michael and his wife Jennifer. Born on October 14, 1914, Evelyn graduated from Dedham High School, Class of 1933.  She was voted "Best Dressed Girl" of her...

Della I. (Gale)  Churchill

Della I. (Gale) Churchill

Feb 20, 2012

Della I. (Gale) Churchill, age 85, of Scituate, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2012. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Kenneth A. Churchill, she was the devoted mother of Bruce A. and his wife, Barbara of Palatine, IL., and Cynthia L. Duggan and her husband, Kevin J. of Scituate. Mrs. Churchill was the...

Rosalind Raffe Farbush

Rosalind Raffe Farbush

Feb 17, 2012

Rosalind (Farbush) Raffe 83, of Hull MA, died Feb 17, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Ward and her husband Mark, a sister Dora Rubin, brother Irving Farbush, grandchildren Autumn and Casin, and 4 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands Donald Whittemore and Marvin Raffe. Ros was an accomplished artist and mentor to...

Ruth  F. (Meagher)  Devine

Ruth F. (Meagher) Devine

Feb 17, 2012

Ruth F. (Meagher) Devine, age 68, of Scituate, passed away on February 17, 2012. Ruth was the former spouse of James J. Devine, and the devoted mother of Marta Botch and her husband, Michael of PA, Julie Devine of Green Harbor, Eileen Devine of Scituate, James K. Devine and his wife, Jacqui of Quincy, and Maura Devine of Scituate. She...