Obituaries

John Thomas Spillane, age 85 of Holbrook, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 surrounded by family. John is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joanne Elaine Spillane, his three daughters and their spouses, Julie Spillane Hamilton and Bob Hamilton of Abington, Massachusetts, Jennifer Spillane Hayes and Brandon Hayes of Atlanta, Georgia, […]

Dorothy (Mandeville) Ayers, of Randolph, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born in Boston, MA on October 21, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Connolly) Mandeville. Dorothy lived in Randolph her whole life where she met and married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Ayers in […]

Francis (Cesci) A. Rota of Randolph passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2023, at the age of eighty-two. He was the beloved husband of Jean Carol, (Stymest) Rota for 63 years; the loving father of Kenneth Rota and his wife Carol of New Hampshire, Vincent Rota and his wife […]

Silvio “Sonny” Mercuri passed November 14, 2023. Born in Roxbury, MA, in 1933, he was a resident of Avon, MA, for more than 54 years. Sonny played football with the Roxbury Red Raiders and was a member of the Marconi Club. A Korean war veteran, Sonny owned and operated beauty salons in Boston, ensuring his […]

John E. Billings, Jr., of Avon, passed away November 12, 2023, at the age of 69. Born to the late John Billings, Sr., and Ann (Rumski) Billings in Franklin, John was raised in Dorchester. He worked for 25 years at Gillette in South Boston as a stock clerk and took immense pride in his job. […]

Marie Lucille (Rota) Callahan passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on November 07, 2023, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was 96 years young and passed away on her birthday. Marie leaves behind her beloved five sons – John and Janet Callahan of Yarmouth, Mike Callahan and Lynn Masciarelli of […]

Judith “Judy” Briscoe, of Avon, passed away November 6, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ken Briscoe. Loving mother of Ken and his wife Nancy. Most-loving Grammie to Kenny, Jenn, and Kevin. She was a cherished sister to 7 predeceased siblings and Auntie to many nieces and nephews. She loved […]

Carl J. Mueller, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of Randolph, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Carl was a graduate of the Plymouth High School Class of 1949, a group he stayed close with even in his most recent years. He studied at Boston University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business. […]

Jeff Michael Pelrine, 47, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully at his home October 31, 2023. He left behind his parents, George Pelrine and Deborah (Gibbs) Pelrine, sister, Julie (Pelrine) McKenna, brother-in-law Stephen McKenna, nephew Nickolas Perline, and niece Sophia McKenna. He will be dearly missed by his beloved chidren, Brittney Pelrine and Timothy Pelrine of […]

Edward Donga, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in South Boston where he met his beloved Midgie. They moved to Holbrook to raise their family, Ed worked for the phone company for 30 years before his […]