Funeral Flowers

Margaret M (Sullivan) McKeon 85, of Carver, and formerly of Natick died Thursday August 30 2012, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. McKeon who died in 1999.

A resident of Carver for the past 28 years, she was born in Boston the daughter of the late David J. and Mary C. (Butler) Sullivan. Mrs. McKeon worked 25 years for the Town of Natick School Department as an Administrative Secretary at the Brown Elementary School, retiring in 1982.
She attended the Boston School System and graduated from Roslindale High School – Class of 1944. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and was an excellent cook. Mrs. McKeon was completely dedicated to her family providing a warm loving home for her husband ,son, and her cherished grandsons.

She is survived by one son James F. McKeon and his wife Keryn of Northbridge; three grandsons, Casey McKeon, Rory McKeon, Conor McKeon; one brother Paul Sullivan of Marshfield; three sisters-in-law, Frances Sullivan of Natick, Janet Forrester of Brockton, Priscilla Brown of Deerfield Beach Florida; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late David Sullivan and Claire Martini.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, September 5, at 8:00 AM from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Linus Church, 119 Hartford St Natick, at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St Patrick Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Hospice Box 370 Hyannis MA 02601.

View Full Information → Margaret M. (Sullivan) McKeon 8/30/2012 Carver, MA / Natick, MA / Northbridge, MA

Funeral Flowers

Eugene C. Musante, age 70, of Carver, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his home.

He graduated from Gannon University in Erie, PA, and for many years he worked at Fidelity Investmests. Eugene was an avid sailor and a member of the Plymouth Rod and Gun Club.

He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Ward) Musante; devoted father of Patrick Musante of CA, Barry Turner of Mansfield, James Turner of Waltham and Laura Turner of Cornish, ME and dear brother of Sister Rita Musante of Huntington, IN, Mark Musante of Edinboro, PA and Charles Musante of Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Monday, September 10, from 3:00-7:00 PM.

Funeral services at the Shepherd Funeral Home, Carver, on Tuesday, September 11 at 9:00 AM, followed by his funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 130 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver at 10:00 AM.

Interment to follow at the Lakenham Cemetery, Forest Street, Carver.

Contributions in Eugene’s memory may be made to the Standish Humane Society, P.O. Box 634, Duxbury, MA 02331.

View Full Information → Eugene C. Musante 9/4/2012 Carver, MA

Funeral Flowers

Donald Raymond, age 83, of Carver passed away September 5, 2012 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Evelyn (Bizzozero) Raymond for 57 years. He leaves two daughters Ann Kuske and her husband Michael of Plymouth and Jean MacGillivary and her late husband Brian, of Suffield, CT. He was grandfather of Justin Sheils of Plymouth Drew and his wife Holly Sheils of Kingston. Ryan, Kacey, and Krista MacGillivary of CT. He was great grandfather of Chase Sheils of Kingston.
He was the son of the late George and Susan (Smith) Raymond, brother of the late Hazel Longhi, Charlotte LaRocque, and Marjorie Reed. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Donald was born in Plymouth and attended Plymouth Schools. Graduating from Plymouth High School in 1947,and moved to Carver 18 years ago Donald was in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years stationed in Guam and Japan.
While in Plymouth, he served as Chairman on the Plymouth-Carver Regional School Committee. He was also a member of the Plymouth Elementary School Building Committee when the west and Federal Schools were built. He was a Town Meeting Member and served on the Finance Board. He was a member of the Hanson Steppers, and the South Meadow Village Association. Donald was a Printer, and worked for many years for Leyden Press in Plymouth and Crawford Press in Brockton.
Visiting hours will be at the Richard Davis Funeral Home 373 Court St. (Rte 3A) N. Plymouth on Monday September 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will take place at the Church of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha on Tuesday September 11, at 10:00 AM Burial in Vine Hills Cemetery will be private

View Full Information → Donald Raymond 9/5/2012 Plymouth, MA / Carver, MA / Suffield, CT

Funeral Flowers

Carol A. Bragdon, of Carver, passed away on September 8, 2012. She was 68 years old. Loving and devoted wife of 51 years to Elmer Bragdon. Daughter of the late Albert and Mary Schneider. Cherished mother of Michael Bragdon of Korea Harbor, ME, Kenny Bragdon and his wife Lisa of Carver, David Bragdon of Carver, and Barbara Lagerquist of Carver. Sister of Barbara Cannon of NC. Carol is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Carol was preceded in death by her granddaughter Faithe Bragdon and great grandaughter Madisyn Zamprogne.
Carol is a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1961. She worked for Haliday Lithograph, Royal Drywall, and Attorney Michael Mehrmann as a legal secretary. Carol loved to travel, read, and spend time with her family.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, September 12th from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 13th at 1:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, Carver. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

View Full Information → Carol A. Bragdon 9/8/2012 Carver, MA

Alice M. (Huxley) Dunham, 92, of Carver, quietly passed away on September 24, 2012 with her grandson, Michael by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan I. Dunham. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Mazalewski and husband Richard of Carver; grandson Michael Mazalewski and husband David Demers of Windham, NH; granddaughter, Laureen Modder and husband Larry of Hoboken, NJ and great-granddaughters, Kiera, Kelsie and Kaelyn Modder. She is also survived by Susan Dunham Shane and husband Mark of Eddington, ME, Alan E. Dunham and wife Mary of Carver, Philip Dunham and fiance Cindy Pinkham of Old Town, ME, Timothy Dunham of Carver, Nathaniel Dunham of Tallaheassee, FL, Christopher Dunham of Carver and Alana Dunham of Carver. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Corsini) Huxley and was predeceased by her sisters, Marion West and Dorothea Parent.

Alice was born and raised in Middleborough, MA and graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1937. She also attended San Mateo Junior College in California and the University of Hawaii.

During World War II, she worked at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. Alice had a great sense of humor and enjoyed singing and dancing in the kitchen with Alan. She also loved animals especially her German Shepherd, Heidi.

Visiting hours will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Thursday, September 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

Funeral services at the Shepherd Funeral Home, Carver, on Friday, September 28 at 9:30 AM, followed by her funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 340 Center Street, Middleborough at 10:30 AM. A private burial will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Carver Animal Shelter, 67 North Main Street, Carver, MA 02330.

View Full Information → Alice M. (Huxley) Dunham 9/24/2012 Carver, MA

Funeral Flowers

Frederick F. Lane, of Middleborough, formerly of Randolph, Norwell, South Carver, and Plymouth, passed away on October 16, 2012, at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Norwood. He had been married to the late Dorothy Rowell Lane and the late Reatha James Lane. He is survived by five of his children: Sandra of Walpole and her husband John Kapetanakis, William of Middleborough and his wife Sandra, Robert of Pineville, NC and his wife Susan, Nancy Lane of Indian Land, SC, and Jerry of Chesterfield, VA and his wife, Jean. Fred had six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Mr. Lane also was the father of the late Judith Ann Lane. Mr. Lane was born in Newburyport, MA and grew up in Amesbury and Boston. He was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1937. He was a retired U.S. Army officer having served with the 35th Infantry Division in Europe in WW II and the 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War. Among his many decorations are two awards of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Lane also retired from MIT and the Draper Laboratory in Cambridge. He loved sports, especially baseball, fishing, boating, bowling, and golf. He was a life member of the DAV and was very active in the Lions Club. He will be interred at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. The funeral will be private. Donations can be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.

View Full Notice → Frederick F. Lane 10/16/2012 Carver, MA

Funeral Flowers

Virginia “Ginny” A. (Foley) Glynn, age 75, of Carver, formerly of Marshfield, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. For 54 years, she was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” F. Glynn; devoted mother of Sharon Glynn of Plymouth, Robert “Bob” Glynn & his wife Cathy of Hingham and Anne Marie Reardon & her husband Bill of Rockland; loving grandmother of Matthew, Brian, Rebecca, Thomas and Samuel and dear sister of Regina Money of ME and the late Theresa West, John Foley and Rita Zonak. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Monday, October 22, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Funeral services at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett Street, (Route 58), Halifax, on Tuesday, October 23 at 9:00 AM. Interment to follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 11:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360.

View Full Notice → Virginia “Ginny” A. Glynn 10/17/2012 Carver, MA

Eileen (Evoy) Young, age 90, of Carver, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born and raised in Haricot, Newfoundland, the oldest of 12 children of Mary Violet (King) and Andrew Evoy. She enjoyed gardening, the beach, knitting, hiking and shopping. Eileen was the beloved wife of Harvey Young for 59 years; devoted mother to Linda Davenport of Carver, Kenneth Young of New Hampshire and the late Cheryl Welch; loving grandmother to Kevin Davenport, William Davenport & his wife Meghan, Andrew Welch, Timothy Welch, Courtney Welch, Keith Young, Kenneth Young, Jacquelyn Doucette Bush, Jennifer Wayne and the late Brian Davenport and great-grandmother to infant Declan William Davenport; mother-in-law to William Davenport and Robert Welch; dear sister to Hannah Harvey, Elsie Eddy, Edna Folk, Ned Evoy and Jerry Evoy. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, November 14, from 3:00-6:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:15 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eileen’s memory may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950, www.stjude.org

View Full Notice → Eileen (Evoy) Young 11/11/2012 Carver, MA

Shirley M. Hermenau, 78, died Nov. 17 at her home in Carver. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur T. Hermenau. Loving mother of Steven Hermenau and his wife Sandy of Lakeville, Ron Hermenau of San Francisco, Gary Hermenau and his girlfriend Alison of Carver, Lori Cahill and her husband Matt of Pembroke, and Lisa Hedding and her husband Phillip of Middleboro. Devoted grandmother of Heather, Kevin, Tim, Taylor, Taryn, Troy, and Alexa. Sister of Janet Leach of Hanover, John Cummings of Norwell, and the late Doris Hottin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Shirley selflessly gave many years of volunteer service throughout her life. She was committed to the First Parish Church in Pembroke, and she had been employed with the Town of Pembroke as a secretary with the Highway Dept. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Rt. 58, Carver, on Sun. Nov.25 from 3-7PM. Funeral at the funeral home on Mon. Nov.26 at 9:30AM. Interment in MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:15AM. Memorial donations in Shirley’s name may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.

View Full Notice → Shirley M. Hermenau 11/17/2012 Carver, MA / Pembroke, MA

Rose Alice (Majahad) Close, after a long illness, a native of Carver, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2012 at the age of 85 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John F. Close, police and fire dispatcher for the Town of Carver from 1967-1975 and the daughter of the late Simon and Ida Majahad. She leaves behind, her daughter, Toni Simon from Houston, TX, her son, Richard Ferreira from Beaver, WV, her sister, Katherine Gayoski from Rochester, MA, along with seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Rose owned Rose’s Restaurant in Center Carver for several years which was a popular gathering place for so many. Friends and family celebrated numerous special occasions in her restaurant. She worked long hard hours but truly enjoyed every moment. She will be missed by all that were blessed to know her but we rejoice in knowing that she joins her loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7:15 PM. A graveside service will be held at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Summer Street, Plymouth, on Thursday, November 29, 2012.

View Full Notice → Rose Alice (Majahad) Close 11/21/2012 Carver, MA / Plymouth, MA / Houston, TX

MaryBeth (Fabian) Fratus of Carver passed away after a courageous battle against breast cancer on November 23rd at home. She was the loving wife of Robert M. Fratus, Sr. of Carver, Mother of Patrick, Elizabeth and Rob Fratus. MaryBeth was the daughter of the late Jean (McCloskey) and Richard Fabian of Pembroke. A beloved sister of James Fabian and his wife Karen of Pembroke and Kevin Fabian of Pembroke. She was the sister-in-law of Rick Fratus and his wife Donna of Plympton, Jay Fratus of Taunton and the daughter-in-law of Richard and Jean Fratus of Hanson. Beloved niece to her Aunt Karen and husband Rick King of Bridgewater, and Uncle Jackie Fabian of Bridgewater. She was the beloved godchild of Janet McCloskey of Milton and Ken Fabian of North Carolina and a cherished granddaughter of Edna Fabian of Bridgewater. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and numerous close friends. Visiting hours will be held Tues. Nov 27th from 4-8pm Shepherd Funeral Home 7 Mattakeesett St. (Rte. 14 Pembroke Center). Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home Wed. Nov 28th at 8am with a 9am funeral mass to follow at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Halifax. Burial will be at Center Cemetery, Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, contributions in MaryBeth’s memory may be made to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer for walkers Jan McCloskey and Robert Fratus.

View Full Notice → MaryBeth (Fabian) Fratus 11/23/2012 Carver, MA

Louis T. Colombo, age 84, of Carver formerly of Brockton, died peacefully Saturday December 1, 2012 surrounded by his family at Life Care Center of Plymouth. He was the loving husband for 61 years of Helen (Newell) Colombo. Lou was born, raised and educated in Brockton, son of the late Alexander and Lucy (Lupo) Colombo. During WWII he served in the Navy on the USS Saipan Aircraft Carrier and after nearly 40 years of employment, retired from the Brockton Edison Company. Lou loved to spend time with his family, and enjoyed time at the Raynham Dog Track, watching all sports, dancing, bird watching and woodworking. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children Alexander “Allie” Colombo and his fiance Debbie Rubicine of Wareham and Jean Skelly and her husband Peter of Wareham; three grandchildren Anthony Colombo of San Diego, CA and Justin and Courtney Skelly both of Wareham; a sister Delia Lessard of Brockton and brother Salvatore Colombo of Bridgewater and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Millie Briguglio. Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Wednesday 3-7pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Thursday at 8am for a Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish at 9am. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. It was Lou’s wish that donations in his name be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, specify Breast Cancer Research, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, in honor of the women in his life with the disease.

View Full Notice → Louis T. Colombo 12/1/2012 Brockton, MA / Wareham, MA / Carver, MA

Marion N. Erwin died in her beloved home on December 9, 2012, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Colonel Charles E. Erwin. Marion is survived by her four children, sons Michael, and Brian and wife Terry Erwin, daughters Mary Erwin, Nancy and husband James Barr. In addition, Marion leaves four grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Michael Murphy, Kathleen Vaughan, Andrew and Mathew Erwin, and three great grandchildren, Emily, Dominic and Rilynn. Marion also leaves several cousins, nieces and nephews who were close to her heart. Marion was born and raised in Quincy, daughter of the late Raoul Jolicoeur and Emma (Barsanti) Jolicoeur she remained a resident of Quincy until 1946. Marion attended Quincy schools and was a graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1941 and a graduate of St. Johns Business School. Marion worked for the New York railroad, and was a Dental Assistant for Dr. Lakin, of Carver, she also volunteered as a Carver Library trustee, and was past president of the Carver Garden Club. Marion always put her husband’s career first and took pride in being a “Military Wife” for thirty years. She will always be remembered as a loving mother by her children. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 14th from 9-11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver with a funeral service set to begin at 11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home. Interment will be at the MA National cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

View Full Notice → Marion N. Erwin 12/9/2012 Carver, MA

Stephen Patrick Tiso, age 57, of Carver, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012, in his home. He was the the loving husband of Joan (Donnarumma) Tiso. Born on March 13, 1955, in Brockton, he was the son of the late Pasquale & Dorothy (Murray) Tiso. He attended Brockton High School where he played football and was a member of the ski club. He was a devoted Patriots fan and had a true love for outdoor sports, particularly fishing. He was a member of the Upland Sportsman’s Club in Plympton. Stephen always put his family and friends first, always there to lend a hand any way he could. Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Matthew and daughter, Bethany and her husband Dan Morgado; all of whom he loved deeply. He was also the oldest brother of four siblings; Jackie Cummings, Michael, Christopher and Anthony. Memorial visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, December 19, from 4:00-7:15 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., 460 South River Street, Marshfield, MA 02050.

View Full Notice → Stephen Patrick Tiso 12/13/2012 Carver, MA

David M. Peck, of Carver, passed away on December 13, 2012. He was 44 years old. Cherished father of Sarah Peck of Kingston. Beloved, and devoted son of George and Marjorie Peck of Carver, who was always there whenever they needed him. Loving brother to George Peck, Jr of Carver. Former husband of Jessica Fries of Kingston. Nephew of Joseph Peck of Carver, and Robert Southwick of Taunton. David was born in Middleboro, raised, and educated in Carver, and is a graduate of Old Colony Vocational Technical School. A skilled carpenter, David was a member of the carpenters union, and was employed by M.C.I. Walpole as a guard for the past 14 years. David was a proud past member of the Carver Fire Department. David worked on his family’s bog, and for many years with Clark Griffiths. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and loved his animals, especially his cat “Yetti”. He will be dearly missed by all. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 21st, from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A funeral service will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22nd at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Lakenham cemetery in Carver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MSPCA at: MSPCA-Angell, ATTN: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

View Full Notice → David M. Peck 12/13/2012 Carver, MA

Richard W. Nutter III, of Carver, died suddenly at the Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Richard, the son of Richard W. Jr. and Wilma (Clough) Nutter, and was born and raised in Brockton. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda, a son Richard W. IV, a daughter Nicole Nutter Young, and 4 grandchildren – Madison, Samantha, Tanner, and Nathan. A graduate of the Tilton School in NH, he attended Bentley College receiving a Bachelors degree in Accounting and a Masters degree in Taxation. He served in the US Army from 1966-1969. Having retired in 2005, Richard was employed by the Department of Treasury for 39 years as an Auditor for the Internal Revenue Service and as a Computer Audit Specialist for the U.S. Customs Department. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, December 23rd from 2-5:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. Interment will take place at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne on Monday, December 24th at 10:00 AM.

View Full Notice → Richard W. Nutter III 12/19/2012 Carver, MA

David Grayson Norris, age 86, of Carver, MA, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Newfield House in Plymouth. David was founder of Norris Insurance Agency in Carver, MA and was an avid wildlife photographer, bocce and lawn bowling player and for most of his retirement years a clown; “Big Mac” along side his life long partner and devoted wife, “Toody”. They travelled the United States, round and square danced and played countless hours of Hand and Foot as they did everything…together. He was the devoted husband of Marion (Orrall) “Toody” Norris; father of Michael Norris of Bernardston, MA, David R. Norris of Scituate, MA and Robert Norris of Lakeville, MA; grandfather to Carolyn Norris Atkins of Bagshot England, Benjamin Norris of Hoover, AL, April Norris, Jessica Norris Munoz and Jacob Norris, all of Marshfield, MA and Sarah Norris of Waynesboro, VA; great-grandfather of Christina Norris and Kate Norris of Marshfield, Grayson and Jay Norris of Waynesboro, VA, Walker Norris of Hoover Alabama and Harry Atkins of Bagshot England. Loved by all including spouses, husbands and wives of his children and grandchildren; Susan Norris and Francisco Munoz of Marshfield, Glenn Lahtinen of Bernardston, Dawn Norris of Hoover AL, Kim Frye of Scituate MA, Chris Atkins of Bagshot England and Dawn Norris of Waynesboro, VA. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 2:00-6:00 PM. Funeral services at the United Parish of Carver, 115 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

View Full Notice → David Grayson Norris 1/9/2013 Carver, MA

Donald W. Eklund, of Carver, and formerly of Marshfield and Plymouth, passed away on January 10, 2013. He was 78 years old. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Eklund. Loving father of Deborah Eklund of Plymouth, and Gregory Eklund of Plymouth. Son of the late Victor and Lillian (Williams) Eklund. Step brother to Phillip Dresser of NH. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Brittany, and Aedyn. Donald is also survived by his extended family on his wife Patricia’s side. Donald served in the US Army during the Korean War, and later worked as a Computer Technician at TRW in Waltham. Donald was a member of the Masons, and enjoyed the collecting and study of coins. Donald’s family will miss his sense of humor, which he kept until the very end. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held for Donald on Thursday, January 17th at 11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 main St (Rt. 58) Carver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, Finance Dept, 30 East 33rd St, New York, NY 10016.

View Full Notice → Donald W. Eklund 1/10/2013 Carver, MA

Martha Silva, age 85, of Wareham, died on Friday, January 11, 2013, at her home. Born in Carver, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur & Dipordina (Furtado) Silva. Martha was the devoted sister of Rita Souza of Chandler, AZ, Julia Butner of Dorchester and the late Roy Silva, Joseph Silva, Lawrence Silva, Richard Silva and Mae Malone. She was the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. A visitation period will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Saturday, January 19, 2013, from 9:00-10:45 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Central Cemetery, Route 58, Carver. Contributions in Martha’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

View Full Notice → Martha Silva 1/11/2013 Wareham, MA / Carver, MA

Luella Ann Robillard, of Carver, passed away on January 16, 2013. She was 87 years old. Widow of Arthur G. Robillard, her one true love and soul mate, who predeceased her in 1993, to whom she had been married since 1950. Daughter of the late Dorothy and Harold Brennon. Loving mother of Louanne and Garth Witty, of Mont Vernon, NH, and Robert and Jeanne Robillard, of Carver. Luella was also predeceased by two brothers, Daniel Brennon and Edward Brennon. Cherished grandmother of Melinda Dean and Michelle Paquette, both of Mont Vernon, NH Heather Robillard and her fiance’, John Harris of Attleboro, and Vanessa and Christopher Cokinos of Carver, MA Great grandmother to Jessica Dean, Rebecca Dean, Amber Paquette, Taylor Paquette and Peyton Paquette, all of Mont Vernon, NH, Hailey Robillard of Attleboro MA and Lia Ann Robillard of Carver, MA Sister of Dorothy Lytle,of RI, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Carver, and has lived in Carver since 1968. A wonderful, loving mother and grandmother, her joy was found with her home and family and she cared for them with love. She also enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. She was a true and devoted fan of Lawrence Welk and she could be found enjoying his music most Saturday evenings. Her whistling and humming could brighten even the cloudiest day. She enjoyed time spent with her family and friends, and travelled often to New Hampshire for her great grandchildren’s birthdays and special events. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Services will be private.

View Full Notice → Luella Ann Robillard 1/16/2013 Carver, MA