Obituaries

Stephen R. McCarthy, of Avon, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Karen (O’Brien) McCarthy. Loving father of Brian McCarthy and his wife Corinne of E. Bridgewater, Matthew McCarthy and his wife Laura of Braintree, Stephen McCarthy and his wife Tayla of Pembroke, and Colleen […]

Ruth A. Pasteris, formerly from Randolph, passed away October 13, 2023 at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her best friend Mary T. Wilson. Ruth grew up in Dorchester, and she started working at John Hancock in the mailroom when she was 16 years old. She enjoyed playing basketball and bowling […]

Rita M. (Longo) Tatz, 98, a resident of Holbrook for 66 years and formerly from the West End of Boston, died peacefully October 3, at her home following a long illness. She was the tenth child of the late Giovanni Longo and Marina (Martino) Longo, both born in Sicily, and the devoted wife of the […]

Michael J. Hall of Randolph, previously from Dorchester passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 after a long hard fought battle with COPD and Cancer. Son to the late Virginia Hall, brother to the late Joey, Sean, Brian, and living siblings Ronny, Tommy, Susan and Best friend turned brother Bruce who never left his side. Michael […]

Jean Catherine (Sutherland) Garland, age 86, of Holbrook, passed away at home with her family by her side on September 22, 2023. She was born in Dorchester on July 13, 1937 to the late Dorothy (Fraher) and the late Robert Sutherland. She was married to the late Ronald Garland for 62 years until his death […]

Jeannette C. (Leeber), of Randolph, passed away September 22, 2023. Proceeded in death by her father Frank F Leeber formerly of Waltham Ma and survived by her mother Ruby M. Leeber. Survived by her children Frank V. Travaline of Randolph and his wife Jessica, Jonathan E. Travaline of Freetown, and Alycia (Travaline) Krakowski of West […]

Henry Rota Jr. “Rick” passed away peacefully at home September 22, 2023 with family by his side after a long battle with Cancer. Rick was a lover of anything with a motor, he had a need for speed but was equally happy relaxing with a “Bud Heavy” and cigar. He loved Mother Nature and her […]

Messina, Catherine A. “Queenie” (Keymont) of Holbrook, passed away September 22, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Boston and was raised and educated in South Boston. She enjoyed many years at her vacation home on Newfound Lake, NH. Beloved wife of the late John Messina. Loving mother of the late Michael […]

William J. Higgins, Jr., of Holbrook, passed away September 16, 2023, at the age of 75. Bill was born in Quincy to the late William and Esther (Powers) Higgins. Devoted husband to his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (O’Brien) Higgins. Loving father of Timothy Higgins and wife Kara of Pawtucket, RI, and Molly Walsh and […]