Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Priscilla McIntyre, 98 years young. Daughter of the late George and Grace Holdstock and sister of the late Virginia Holdstock, Priscilla grew up in Wollaston Massachusetts. The Holdstock family was originally from Damariscotta Maine and often summered in Bar Harbor. Priscilla raised her family […]

Felismina “Nha Mina” Gomes, 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by the family who adored her. Born on January 24, 1924, and raised in Fogo, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of Julia Gomes & Tedeu Rodrigues At 57 years old, with extraordinary courage and determination, […]

Elvira R. “Ducky” (Avitabile) Mariani, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on November 22, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late John “Monk” Mariani.  Devoted mother of Sandra Bentley and her husband Daniel of Abington, John “Jay” Mariani, Jr. and his wife Mary […]

Jill A. (Chisholm) Doucette, 57, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, in her home after a lengthy illness. Jill is survived by her loving husband Dean M. Doucette, Sr. of Holbrook, her daughter Jaime L. (Doucette) Calley and her husband Jeffrey Calley also of Holbrook, as well as her seven grandchildren Jeffrey, […]

Florence A. (Carlezon) Estey, age 92 of Holbrook, passed away on November 8, 2025, at The Southwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her three beloved children, Edward Estey and his wife Susan, Carolyn Panasci and her husband Anthony, and Suzanne McCadden and her husband Jim. Florence is also survived by her cherished […]

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Anita (Tonucci) Zukowski announce her passing on October 22nd, 2025, at the age of 84. Anita, family nicknamed Chickie, was the daughter of the late Mary (DiFederico) and Greco Tonucci. She was a graduate of Quincy High School and a dedicated employee of Garber Bros Inc […]

Josephine “Jody” Dyer, of Holbrook, passed away October 19, 2025 at the age of 68.  Born on June 15, 1957, she was the eldest child of Theresa and John Micciche. After earning her cosmetology certification, Jody began as a hairdresser, working out of her home salons for a few years. She especially enjoyed working with […]

Stephanie Elizabeth Ewing (formerly Cummings) of Stoughton, formerly of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the age of 35, after a brief illness, surrounded by her immediate family. Stephanie was raised and married in Holbrook, MA. She grew up on the farm properties of her beloved grandparents—Nana and Papa, and Gram and […]

John F. Handrahan, of Randolph, passed peacefully on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.  John, “Jack”, was a successful businessman. He owned and operated his own HVAC business, Mercury Mechanical, alongside several family members at various times.  He enjoyed skiing, golfing, boating, racquetball and summer nights on the Cape with his friends and family.  […]