Obituary: Norbert J. Cebula

Norbert J. Cebula, 80

Norbert “Norbie” J. Cebula of Hull passed away on Aug. 12, 2022 at the age of 80.

Beloved life partner of Linda L. Paulicelli of Hull, he was the brother of Crispin and his wife, Pat, of Pennsylvania, Celine Cebula Martin of Georgia, and Marcia Cebula of New York. Mr. Cebula also is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews.

Mr. Cebula was the son of the late John W. and Celia (Swiatek) Cebula, and was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. He resided in Framingham for a period of time prior to moving to Hull, where he lived for more than 20 years. He worked for many years as a contracting officer for the Veterans Administration Healthcare in Boston. 

He was a member of the Nantasket Hull Rotary Club, was an avid cyclist, and was a sports enthusiast. Mr. Cebula also was a lover of music such as Big Band, and Country-Western, and especially Frank Sinatra.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, from 10 a.m. to noon. All relatives and friends invited to attend. 

For online condolences, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Marie A. Doherty

Marie A. Doherty, 96

Marie A. (Haley) Doherty of Hull died in her home, where she spent her 96 years of life, surrounded by her family on Aug. 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Doherty, Sr., and the devoted mother of James E. Doherty, Jr., and his wife, Carol, of Norton, and Mary Beth Tulio and her husband, Ralph, of Scituate. 

Mrs. Doherty was predeceased by her eight brothers, Edward, Joseph, Francis, Walter, Thomas, Robert, Rev. William, and Paul Haley. She was the cherished Grammy to her five grandchildren: Kelly, Christine, Caitlin, Devin, and Jonathan, and her two great-grandchildren, Haley and Delaney. Mrs. Doherty also is survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Doherty lived her entire life in the same home she grew up in. She graduated from Hingham High School, where she served as class secretary. Mrs. Doherty was always up to the challenge of a crossword puzzle. She loved her home, and especially loved her view of the ocean from her sun room. She played the organ at St. Mary’s Church in Hull for many years, was a devout Catholic, and raised her family with the same values she was taught. Mrs. Doherty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her faith and her family were the foundation of all that was truly important to her. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew her. 

Visiting hours were held on Thursday, Aug. 25, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Mrs. Doherty may be made to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Barbara ‘Bobbi’ Kalb

Barbara ‘Bobbi’ Kalb, 75

Barbara Lynn Kalb died unexpectedly on July 31, 2022 at age 75.

She was born on July 17, 1947, in New Brunswick, N.J., the daughter of Sam and Fae Sadowsky of Highland Park, N.J.

Mrs. Kalb graduated from Northeastern University in Boston in the Class of 1970 with a degree in education and art. She returned to New Jersey and worked for several years as an elementary school teacher. There, she met Clifford Kalb and they married in May 1973. The couple recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Mrs. Kalb and her husband relocated to the Boston area in 2007 and settled in Hull, where they lived happily for the past 15 years. She was a loving daughter, mother, and wife to her family and her many friends. Above all else, she had the greatest pride in being a Mom and a homemaker.

Mrs. Kalb was very active in community affairs and was involved with The Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, Coast Guard Auxiliary, South Shore Journal, and the Norwell Council on Aging. She was a lifelong learner and was passionate about her love of art, film, and entertainment, and had many artistic friends and mentors. These friends helped her decorate their Victorian home with beautiful art depicting the views, sites, and maritime activities around the lovely seaside town of Hull. Throughout her life, she maintained a strong love and bond with animals, especially her yellow lab, Marley.

Mrs. Kalb was predeceased by her parents. Surviving her are her husband, Clifford Kalb; her daughter, Jamie Leigh Fischer of Hull; her daughter, Laurie Lysko, and her partner, Gene, of Annandale, N.J.; her sister-in-law, Tina Jacobs, and her husband, Richard, of Clermont, Fla., her brother-in-law, Irvin Kalb, and his wife, Doreen, of Mountain View, Calif., and their respective children.

It was Mrs. Kalb’s wish to be cremated and have her ashes scattered at sea. A small private ceremony to honor her wishes will be conducted with the assistance of the Coast Guard of Hull.

Visitation and a celebration of her life will occur at the family home at 1 Tierney Ave., Hull, on Friday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have questions, please call 617-956-2742.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Bobbi in a special way may make gifts in her name to the Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Highway, Scituate, MA 02066.

Visit https://www.mcnamara-sparrell.com/obituary/Barbara-Kalb for the online guestbook.

Obituary: Daniel Francis Neville, Jr.

Daniel Francis Neville, Jr., 89

Daniel Francis “Mickey” Neville, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 in Clearwater, Fla. 

Born in Boston, raised in Milton and summered in Marshfield Massachusetts, Mr. Neville served his country during the Korean War in the Army Security Agency. During the day, Mr. Neville designed submarines and military ships for Bethlehem Steel, J.J. Henry & Co, and General Dynamics. He spent evenings attending Northeastern University and attained a bachelor’s degree in engineering and business management. For decades, Mr. Neville worked as a Systems Analyst managing database design and technology operations for General Dynamics in Quincy, Honeywell Information Systems in Waltham, and GTE in Chantilly, VA.

With his adored wife of 64 years, Carmelia (Pungitore), he raised five children in Hull, where he served his community on the Hull Conservation Commission, establishing a town park in the Weir River Woods estuary. He was commodore of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club and a commissioner of the South Shore Mosquito Control Board. In 1976, when friends Polly Logan and Mary Jeanette Murray encouraged him to run for Massachusetts State Representative, he was defeated by a very slim margin, remarkable at the time. Throughout his life, he continued to serve many veterans organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign War chapter in Hull, where he was Commander and Quartermaster, and The American Legion, where he served as Commander. While in Virginia, Mr. Neville was active in the Snickersville Turnpike Association, Knights of Columbus, and his church.

For more than 40 years, he was a diehard New England Patriots fan and season-ticket holder, and became a recent Buccaneers fan. An avid yachtsman, Mr. Neville’s passions were the ocean and sailing with his family on his trimaran, Manta, throughout Nova Scotia, the rocky coast of New England, Cape Cod, and the islands. Mr. Neville enjoyed U.S. and world history, international travel, reading, politics, solving mysteries, and art. While living in Virginia, he enjoyed watching fox hunts and the annual steeplechase, visiting historic locations, battlegrounds (such as Gettysburg), and museums (Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Chantilly was his favorite), and watching Revolutionary and Civil War reenactments. 

Mr. Neville is survived by his wife and soul mate, Carmelia; cherished children Michele Shannon, of Clearwater, Fla, Camille Neville and Frank Moccaldi of Duxbury, Suzanne and Marshall Reynard of Clarksburg, Janine Neville-Golden and Edward Golden of Scituate, and Daniel III and Linda Neville of Hull; adored grandchildren Catherine and Grace Neville, and Willow Golden; loving sister Celeste (Sis) Neville Maloney of Phoenix, Ariz., and many beloved nieces and nephews throughout the U.S.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Clearwater on Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m., and a Mass and interment will be held in Massachusetts in early October. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Neville’s memory may be made to SuncoastHospice.org, StBrendanCatholic.org, or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. 

Obituary: James ‘Jay’ Power

James ‘Jay’ Power, 56

We are sad to announce the passing of James Cradock Power, age 56, of Weymouth.

After a recent decline in his health, Mr. Power died peacefully on Aug. 20, 2022 at South Shore Hospital, surrounded by his loving sisters and brothers.

Born in Boston, he spent much of his life in Hull and was a proud resident of Gunrock Beach. With a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, he worked at a number of jobs, including sales, software developer, and painter. The youngest of the seven Power children, he loved playing basketball and golf, reading books of all genres, watching movies, and cooking. His greatest love, however, was spending time with his big family and friends. With a kind heart and a quick smile, Mr. Power was a gentle, sweet, and quiet giant. He was a devoted son, a dedicated brother, a dear and beloved uncle, and a loyal friend.

Mr. Power is survived by his siblings and their partners: Patricia and Neil Donovan of Maine, John and Mary Power of New Hampshire, Christine and Edward Straughn, Michael & Colleen Power, Suzanne Power, and Brian and Joan Power. He also is survived by his 21 nieces and nephews, 20 grand-nieces and nephews, and his large extended family and friends. Mr. Power was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John “Beaver” Power. 

His love and spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of all of us who loved him.

Visiting hours will be held at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Marshfield, on Thursday, Aug. 25, and the funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. in St. Ann by the Sea Parish Church, 591 Ocean St., Marshfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Fr Bill’s & MainSpring, 430 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301 or online at https://helpfbms.org.

For the online guest book, visit www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com. 

Obituary: Shari Raebel Veen

Shari Raebel Veen

Shari Raebel Veen passed peacefully at her beautiful home by the sea in Hull on Wednesday Aug. 24, 2022. 

She was the beloved wife of David Veen, and her kindness, sincerity, and love were felt by all who knew and met her throughout her life.

Mrs. Veen was born in South Bend, Ind., and grew up in Norwell. She was the oldest daughter of Russell and Patricia Raebel.

She is survived by her mother, Pat, of New Orleans, her sister Toni Waltzer and her husband, Joel, of New Orleans, her sister Cindi Raebel of Abingdon, VA, and her sister Terri Raebel of Marshfield. She was the loving aunt of Noah and Eli Waltzer of New Orleans and Ben and Nick Veen of Los Angeles.

Mrs. Veen graduated from Stonehill College in the Class of 1982 and worked as a closing specialist/manager at Relocation Resources in Norwell, where she met the love of her life, Dave.

Shari and Dave were together for 33 years and married for 27 years after their nuptials on beautiful Nantucket.

They lived together by the ocean in Hull for 26 years, where Mrs. Veen enjoyed walking the beach and along the coastline virtually every day she could, collecting sea glass and enjoying beautiful views of sunrises, sunsets, and lighthouses.

Mrs. Veen was the ultimate lighthouse collector and filled her home with all things depicting the ocean and lighthouses. She enjoyed making counted cross stitches of beautiful seaside scenes. Mrs. Veen also was the ultimate Boston Sports fan and loved watching and attending games.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave. The family will greet neighbors and friends at 9:30 a.m. in the church before Mass. A celebration of life will follow the church service at the Veen home, 40 Ocean Ave.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Veen’s memory to the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, 650 Suffolk St., Suite 405, Lowell, MA 01854-3694. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Barbara Lahage

Barbara Lahage, 83

Barbara Susann Lahage of Hingham died on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 83 years old.

Ms. Lahage was the daughter of the late Henry Thomas and Mary Rita (Crossen) Lahage. Her father was the president of Abe Lahage, Inc., the Lahage family business, and her mother was a registered nurse. Ms. Lahage is survived by many cousins and their families.

Ms. Lahage grew up in Hull, where she worked summers at the family business. She attended Archbishop Williams High School and received a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Mount Holyoke College. She went on to receive a master’s degree in political science from Boston College.

After college, Ms. Lahage moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for Massachusetts Sen. Benjamin Smith, who had been appointed to serve out the remaining term of John Kennedy after Kennedy was elected president in 1960. When Edward Kennedy was elected senator in 1962, Ms. Lahage joined his staff as a legislative aide. She was a member of Senator Kennedy’s staff until 1970, when she became executive assistant to the president of Clark University.

During the early 1970s, she worked with Massachusetts Congressman Gerry Studds and as a campaign manager for Rosemarie Sansone’s successful campaign for Boston City Council. In 1978, Ms. Lahage became the director of the Massachusetts Recovery Team, which guided the state’s rebuilding efforts following the memorable blizzard that devastated coastal towns that year.

In 1983, Ms. Lahage joined the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, where she served as a program manager until her retirement in 2002.

Ms. Lahage loved good books and good conversations. She relished traveling the globe with her friends and with her aunts. She served on the Hull Cultural Council and the Friends of the Hull Public Library.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visitation on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham.

For online condolences, visit www.keohane.com.

Obituary: Elizabeth R. Tuplin

Elizabeth R. Tuplin, 85

Elizabeth R. (Campbell) Tuplin of Hull, formerly of Prince Edward Island, Canada, passed away on Aug. 9, 2022, at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late Charles. N. Tuplin, she was the loving mother of Charles C. Tuplin and his wife, Heike Mertens-Tuplin, of East Weymouth, Leslie E. Tuplin of Hull, and Joseph G. Tuplin and his wife, Barby Ximena Viera-Tuplin, of Hull. Mrs. Tuplin also is survived by three grandsons, Michael Tuplin, (Jennifer Hicks, partner) of Hull, Corey Tuplin (Tori Basbson) of Abington, and Trevor Tuplin (Mitchell Beers, partner) of North Carolina, as well as her buddies, Thumbelina and Bailey.

Known as Liz, Mrs. Tuplin was born in Charlottetown, P.E.I., where she graduated from Holland College with her degree in business and broadcasting. She worked at CFCY radio station in the newsroom, loving being part of the action. She met her loving husband, Chuck “Chief” Tuplin, and moved to Boston, where they were married by Cardinal Cushing at the West End Cathedral in Boston. She was first employed by Standard Oil in downtown Boston and later worked at Talbots for 20 years as a retail manager in Hingham, helping orchestrate the move of the development and distribution center to Lakeville.

Mrs. Tuplin’s all-time favorite job was in semi-retirement where she worked at Wellspring Multi-Service Center, starting as a volunteer and later as a shopkeeper. She loved every minute she was there, as well as her coworkers and customers.

Mrs. Tuplin loved hosting her family for holidays, and especially summer barbeques at her home on Gunrock Beach, where her garden was always pristine. She loved St. Mary’s of Assumption and being involved in pastoral care and delivering blessings to house-bound parishioners. She had a blast bowling with her friends, eating out, knitting, and playing bingo.

Visiting hours and services were held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham on Aug.16. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation at wellspringmultiservice.org with the notation “In Memory of Liz Tuplin.”

For online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com. 

Obituary: Daniel S. Fernald

Daniel S. Fernald, 52

Daniel S. Fernald of Hull passed away April 4, 2022 of pancreatic adenocarcinoma after a short illness. He was 52 years old.

The beloved son of Frances Figueiredo of Hingham and Donald Fernald of Weymouth, Mr. Fernald was the brother of Christopher Fernald of Hingham, Brian Fernald of Cohasset, Joseph Fernald of Hingham, and leaves several nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Fernald grew up in Hingham and graduated from Hingham High School in 1988. He was a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, sharpshooter, clam digger, computer tech, Grateful Dead fan, and a breeder of German Shepherds. He was a hiker and feeder of birds, small animals, and an occasional deer on his hill.

Remember him with a smile on his face for everyone. Donations in Mr. Fernald’s memory may be made to the New England Wildlife Center, 500 Columbian St., Weymouth, MA 02190, or the Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066.

Obituary: John ‘Jack’ Coash

John ‘Jack’ Coash, at 84

John “Jack” Coash of South Daytona, Florida, formerly of Port Orange, Florida, and Hull, died peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was 84. 

Born in Boston on March 6, 1938, he was the son of the late William Henry and Thelma Gertrude (Brown) Coash. Mr. Coash was raised in Weymouth and Hull, attended local schools, and graduated from Hingham High School with the Class of 1955. After high school, Mr. Coash enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Following his honorable discharge, Mr. Coash worked as a freight conductor for the railroads in and around Boston. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

Mr. Coash was the beloved husband of Judith Ann (Contois) Coash, who died in 2004, and the cherished fiancé of Jacqueline Zabielski of South Daytona, Florida. Mr. Coash was the devoted father of Deborah Downey and her husband, Paul, of Virginia, John Coash, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, of South Carolina, Brenda Gamble and her husband, Dana, of Hull, Patricia Hamlin and her husband, Wally, of Maine, Karen Henkel and her husband, Todd, of Michigan, and the late Suzanne Pelletier. Mr. Coash was the loving grandfather of 19 and the great-grandfather of 10. He was also the dear brother of Cheryl Nastri and her husband, Ron, of Taunton, as well as the late Robert and William Coash. Mr. Coash also is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Burial will be private in Hull Village Cemetery.

Obituary: George W. Riccio

George W. Riccio, at 71

George W. Riccio passed away after a day surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, July 31, 2022, while holding his wife’s hand. He was 71 years old. 

He was born in Cambridge to Helena (DeVasto) and Arthur T. Riccio and raised in Somerville before his family moved to Hull in 1962. He graduated from Hull High School and lived in town for the remainder of his life.

Mr. Riccio got a job working at Weinberg’s Bakery and it was there that he met Karen, his wife-to-be and soulmate. They married in 1975 and had four beautiful children together. Mr. Riccio worked in the photography industry for many years and later started a career in IT. He retired after having a long-distinguished career with Wellington Management Company. 

Mr. Riccio’s sense of humor, charm, and kindness made him the man that everyone loved. He centered his life around his family and loved being a father and grandfather. He adored his children and grandchildren. Mr. Riccio enjoyed hiking at World’s End, mingling with his neighbors, and puttering around the house. He also loved food, whether it was cooking, baking, eating, or watching Food Network. Even when he was unable to eat, he was selflessly cooking for others. His generosity and strength impacted not only his beloved family, but all those who were lucky enough to know him. 

In 2019, Mr. Riccio was diagnosed with leukemia and he spent the last three years battling his cancer with strength and positivity. Dana Farber’s Yawkey 8 became his home away from home. Wonderful caretakers like Dr. Wadleigh, Adriana, Theresa, Hannah, and Chisom, to name a few, became family. 

Mr. Riccio was the beloved husband of 47 years of Karen (Peterson) Riccio of Hull, devoted father of Matthew Riccio and his partner, Nicole Levesque, of Cambridge, Jason Riccio and his wife, Cathy Bright, of Canton, Kristen Edwards of Hull, and Nell Riccio of Boston. Cherished papa of Cameron and Weston Edwards. Loving brother of Alphonse and Linda Riccio of Cohasset, Art and Julie Riccio of Plymouth, Linda and Michael Peraino of Cohasset, and honorary brother, Daniel Percoco of Cambridge. Brother-in-law of Lisa Peterson and her husband, Ramon Raagas, of Cambridge, Paul and Deb Peterson of Pennsylvania and Leslie and Edmund Earle of Roslindale. He is also survived by beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. The family will be offering remarks celebrating his life at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Riccio may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Leukemia Program/Dr. Wadleigh, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun

Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun

Marjorie A. (Fairbank) Walbrun died in Florida after a long illness.

“Midge” as she was affectionately known, was the youngest child of John and Jessie Fairbank of Hull.

Mrs. Walbrun attended the Hull Public Schools and had lived in Somerville, and Neenah, Wis., before moving to Florida.

She is survived by her six children, Marjorie of Wisconsin, James of Nevada, Kathleen of Wisconsin, Denise of Florida, and Christine and Michael of Wisconsin. She also is survived by her 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She had many nieces and nephews on the South Shore, including Nancy O’Donnell, Paul Cummings, and Susan Bourikas, and their families all of Hull.

She was predeceased by her siblings John Fairbank, Jessie Fairbank, Eleanor Durling, Bertha Cummings, Gertrude Fishwick, and Frederick Fairbank.

A graveside service was held at Hull Village Cemetery

Obituary: Kathleen “KK” O’Brien

Kathleen “KK” O’Brien, at 79

Kathleen “KK” O’Brien, of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Hull on Thursday, July 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79.

Born in Dorchester on Jan. 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Alma L. (Major) O’Brien. She was raised in Fields Corner, attended local schools and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School. Ms. O’Brien’s career was with Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she worked as a team leader and specialized in training. She enjoyed her career and all the relationships she built throughout the years.

“KK” was a woman of great faith and lived her life in accordance with the three great virtues of the church: Faith, Hope, and Love. Love of God and love of family were the cornerstone values she lived by, and she raised her family with these same values. Ms. O’Brien had many devotions to Our Lady and was an active communicant at St. Ann’s Church in Hull. Throughout the years, Ms. O’Brien taught CCD to many children in town.

Ms. O’Brien was a true matriarch and a beautiful mother. She was protective, strong and dedicated, not only to her seven children, but to many other children in the community. She was a “momma bear.” She always believed that God blessed her seven times with her seven children, and was determined to love, protect, cherish, raise and prepare her children for adulthood.

Ms. O’Brien was an artist and loved to create art by mediums of oil painting, knitting, painting eggs, and creating “The Madyson Doll Collection,” which she patented many years ago in tribute to her grandchild, who died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Ms. O’Brien would create these dolls as gifts to her friends and family. Oil painting was by far her favorite medium. She created many pieces that won awards in the Quincy Art Association, of which she was a member. Her favorite scenes to paint were seascapes and lighthouses, and some of these paintings can be seen hanging in the administrative offices of the Hull Police Department.

Ms. O’Brien will be remembered as an avid animal and dog lover, and a selfless, faithful, person with a great sense of humor. Her life lessons and example are part of her legacy that continues through her family. Her life has left a lasting impression on all the lives she touched.

Ms. O’Brien was the devoted mother of Deputy Chief Neil J. Reilly, HPD, and his wife, Robin, of Hull, Patrick O. Reilly of Boston, Christine M. McDonough and her husband, Thomas, of Hull, Michelle A. Glennon and her husband, Patrick, of Hull, Kathleen E. Mahoney and her husband, Jon, of Hull, Thomas M. Reilly and his wife, Kristen, of Hingham, and Matthew M. Reilly and his wife, Molly, of Hull. She was the loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren and the dear sister of Alma H. Roche and her husband, Dave, of Sharon. Ms. O’Brien is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings Paul, Noreen, Jack, Dorothy, and Louise. 

Visiting hours were held on July 20 at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham, with a Celebration of Life Service in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, prior to the Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Services concluded with interment in Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in KK’s name to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), 401 Park Dr., Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215. (When selecting the “Gift Designation” drop-down menu, select: “Other” and type Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For questions, please contact Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 617-355-6890.) Visit www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Frances Leona Langlands

Frances Leona Langlands, at 88

Frances Leona Langlands passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022.

Mrs. Langlands was born on April 27, 1934 in Lynn, the daughter of Harry and Hilda Kunian. She moved to Hull in 1963 with her husband, George Silver, and raised three daughters in town.

Her family remembers her as a strong, hard-working woman. She was a dedicated CNA for more than 60 years, with years of service both in nursing homes and hospice. She loved animals and was extremely talented with the arts. Her hobbies included reading, cake decorating, crocheting, knitting, drawing, painting, and sketching.  

Mr. Silver predeceased her, as did a brother, Alan Kunian. Mrs. Langlands is survived by her loving husband, Robert T. Langlands Sr., to whom she was married for 38 years, and her children, Joy Greim, Merle (Peter) Joyce, and Paula (Tony) Saayfan, as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She also leaves stepchildren Debbie (Gary) Peake, Cindy Holmes, Robert T (Janet) Langlands, Jr., Donald (Mary) Langlands, Sheri (Jose) Rodriguez, Sue (Mark) Botsch, 16 step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

A private ceremony will take place on Sunday, Aug. 7.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue PO Box 787, Hull, MA 02045, www.hsar.org.

Obituary: Pamela DiLorenzo

Pamela DiLorenzo, at 61

Pamela Denise (Schomburg) DiLorenzo, 61, of Hull passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 15, 2022. Her loving husband, Mark, was by her side.

Mrs. DiLorenzo was born April 6, 1961, in Boston, daughter of the late Milton F. and Jane E. (Kent) Schomburg.  She was predeceased by her brothers Frederic and William Schomburg and sister Ruth (Schomburg) Berg.

Mrs. DiLorenzo was the beloved wife of Mark DiLorenzo, with whom she shared 14 years of marriage. She had a wonderful sense of humor, love for all animals and musical instruments. She enjoyed playing board games and sitting on the front porch watching the world go by with Mark, while sipping a glass of wine. She especially enjoyed playing the harmonica while Mark sang along. Mrs. DiLorenzo also loved taking walks on the beach and collecting rocks.

She worked at Boston Financial Data Services, where she enjoyed setting up mutual funds for clients during the past 25 years.

Besides her loving husband, Mark, Mrs. DiLorenzo is survived by sisters Jean (Schomburg) Daley and her husband, Paul, of Wendell, MA and Susan Schomburg of Scituate, brothers Eric Schomburg of Plymouth, Robert Schomburg of Tennessee, and Michael Schomburg of Stoughton, and brother-in-law Robert DiLorenzo and his wife, Laura, of Woburn.

She also is survived by many loved and cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday July 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham, followed by a reception at the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way. Visit www.downingchapel.com for additional information and online guestbook.

Memorial donations in Mrs. DiLorenzo’s memory may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue PO Box 787, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Timothy C. Anderson

Timothy C. Anderson, at 71

Timothy C. Anderson of Hull passed away on July 12, 2022, at age 71. 

Known as Tim, Mr. Anderson was born and raised in Hinsdale, Ill., the fifth of the seven children of Paul Eugene Anderson and Mary Agnes (Donnell) Anderson. He held a bachelor of arts from Boston College, earned an MPA at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and remained in Massachusetts until his death.

Mr Anderson was the ultimate connector of people, working on major political campaigns, advising over 300 non-profits as a consultant, and founding organizations that connect communities and founding organizations that fostered public access to the arts, education, and the natural world. In recent years he founded and ran World Computer Exchange (WCE), which combined elements of previous entrepreneurial ventures. He folded together the environmental focus he had in starting the Hull Environment & Service Corp, with the pioneering educational focus of the South Shore Charter School. WCE deploys a global network of volunteers and partners that empowers students with donated technology and educational resources.

He had a prodigious talent for frying eggs and cooking leftovers. Mr. Anderson also had an insatiable passion for long talks, long walks, and an ability to connect to an endless circle of friends and family with humor and empathy. He was a man on a mission to do good anywhere he could.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela Cooney, his two children, Kimball (Laurel Leake) and Jaren, surviving brothers Kyle (Colette), Dave (Bernadine), Phillip (James), and Tom, and one sister, Elizabeth, and an endless array of nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Mr. Anderson’s life is being planned, with details to follow on www.WorldComputerExchange.org, where donations can be made in Mr. Anderson’s memory in lieu of flowers.

Obituary: Henry E. Riley, Jr., 90 and Ruth S. Riley, 94

Henry E. Riley, Jr., 90 and Ruth S. Riley, 94

Henry Edwin “Hank” Riley, Jr. and Ruth Sieswerda Riley were honored in a joint funeral service, on June 21, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mr. Riley was born on May 3, 1929 and died on Dec. 16, 2019. Mrs. Riley was born on April 21, 1927 and died on Dec. 16, 2021.

Hank and Ruth were born in Malden, and each had enthusiasm for life, a strong ethic for serving the community, and love of friends and laughter. They are mourned by loving and devoted friends and family members and church family – while in Massachusetts, they attended First Baptist of Hingham.

Mr. and Mrs. Riley were predeceased by a son, John Loren Riley, in 2007. Mrs. Riley was predeceased by her older brothers, John K. Sieswerda and David L. Sieswerda, and is survived by her younger brother, Paul L. Sieswerda. Mr. Riley was predeceased by his sister, Alice L. Chirichetti.

The Rileys’ surviving children are Henry (Mary Ellen) and grandchildren Margaret and Madalyn; Kathleen Beckwith (George Fisher) and grandchildren Matthew Beckwith, Daniel Klaas Beckwith, Cheryl Beckwith, and Edward (Ashley) Beckwith, and great-grandchildren Henry and Charles

Obituary: Edward J. Warren

Edward J. Warren, 94

Edward J. Warren of Hull died June 23, 2022 at age 94. The beloved husband of the late Catherine (Friel) Warren, he was the father of Edward Warren and his wife, Betty, of Roslindale, Joseph Warren and his wife, Joan, of West Roxbury, Dennis Warren and his wife, Judy, of Hull, Michael Warren and his wife, Lisa, of Braintree, Katherine Warren of Fairhaven and John Warren and his wife, Michelle, of Whitman.

Mr. Warren was the brother of Louise Tierney of Martha’s Vineyard and the late Ernest Warren. He also is survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and two additional “on their way,” as well as several nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Warren was a proud WWII US Army Veteran of the Military Police. After serving his country, he took a position with Boston Edison and worked for more than 42 years. He was a talented woodworker and painter. He was always up to the challenge for any puzzle. He loved living by the ocean and truly enjoyed Nantasket Beach. The foundation of his life was his family and his strong faith. Mr. Warren raised his family with the strong work ethic he embodied all through the years. He will be missed by all those who were fortunate to have had him in their lives. 

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Warren may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Mary’s Parish 208 Samoset Ave. Hull, MA 02045. Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Frances M. Troy

Frances M. Troy, 62

Frances Marie Troy of Hull rose to Heaven with the sunrise on June 24, 2022 at the age of 62. She passed at home in the company of her loving family.

Dearest daughter of Carol “Nin” Aloise Devitt and the late Michael “Grandad” R. Devitt, Mrs. Troy was the beloved wife of her “Bestie,” Joseph E. Troy.

Loving mother to Sean “Seano” Troy and his wife, Katie DeLaMare. of Baton Rouge, LA, and Colleen “Collee Dollee” Troy and her “Bestie,” David Johnson, of Watertown. Cherished sister of Mike Devitt and his wife, Michelle, of Ivyland, Penn., and Paul Devitt and his wife, Suzie, of Marshfield. “Daughter-in-Love” of Mary L. Troy and her husband, Edward, of Fitchburg. “Sister-in-Love” of Linda Kirrane and her husband, Pius, of Fitchburg, Laura O’Kane and her husband, Timothy, of Fitchburg, and Cate Kenneally and her husband, James, of Leominster. She leaves behind many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Mrs. Troy graduated from Hull High School and earned her BA in Communications at UMass-Amherst and her master’s degree in guidance from Cambridge College. From her time at ADP where her friends introduced her to “their friend Joe,” to Beacon Communication, where she forged lifelong friendships with so many people, to being a founding member of Hull High School’s Grad Nights for seniors, her compassion left fingerprints on every person who knew her.

She was a lifelong advocate of education and empowering youth to reach their potential; she worked in the Hull School system for more than 25 years and as the guidance secretary of Hull High School, where she touched the lives of her “school family,” friends whom she treated like brothers and sisters and students she treated like her own children. She loved pampering her dog, taking pictures, listening to spy-novel audio books, and fussing over her husband and family. Her message to us was to “Take care of yourself, be kind, and carry on.”

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday July 9, from 12-3 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham.

Memorial donations to the Devitt-Troy Memorial Scholarship Fund may be made at http://www.gofundme.com/f/Devitt-Troy-Memorial-Scholarship or by check to Hull High School, 180 Main St, Hull, MA 02045. Please write Devitt/Troy/Scholarship on the memo line. For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Jeffrey M. Millen

Jeffrey M. Millen, 61

Jeffrey “Jeff” Millen was born in Boston  on Jan. 30, 1961 and at the age of three, moved to Hull, where he spent the rest of his life.

Mr. Millen died on Feb. 15 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where he recently decided he would spend his winters with his beloved wife, Jennifer. He had waged a courageous and, typically, quiet battle with pancreatic cancer for the past year.

Mr. Millen grew up in the scrap metal business with his grandfather, Abraham Snyder, who was like a father to him, and was a huge part of his life. Mr. Millen also was a fisherman for several years and always had a passion for boating and just being on the water. He was an accomplished master plumber and started his own business at a very young age. He owned and operated R-Chee Plumbing & Heating for more than 30 years. He had attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he received his contractor’s supervisor license. A man of many talents and inherent competence, he had a special talent for transforming buildings. He had vision and the innate ability to translate a concept into reality.

Mr. Millen was an avid supporter and member of Temple Beth Sholom and Temple Israel in Hull.

Mr. Millen was a doer. He never needed to be asked to help out a friend, a neighbor or even a stranger. It was what he did. His loyalty was unmatched. He was a strong, principled man whose word was his bond – a  mensch.

Mr. Millen is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Millen; his two sons, Jonathan and Jacob Millen; his two stepchildren, Paul and Kelsey Banta; and his mother, Rachel Goodwin. He was the son of the late James Goodwin. Mr. Millen also leaves his sister, Debra Sheppard and spouse, James Shepard; sister Amy Millen; brother Joshua Goodwin and partner, Brooke Johnson; sister Jennifer McLaron and her spouse, Ian McLaron; and many nephews and nieces whom he loved very much. He also leaves behind many friends he considered family. The whole town of Hull grieves this huge loss.

A service is being planned for later this spring at Temple Israel in Hull. Donations in Mr. Millen’s memory may be made to “Jeff’s J-Team” at http://support.pancan.org/goto/Jeffsj-team. Members of Jeff’s J-Team will be participating in a PanCan walk in his honor on April 30 to help fight pancreatic cancer.

Services for Jeffrey M. Millen

Family and friends of Jeffrey M. Millen are respectfully invited to attend a Shabbat and celebration of life service at Temple Israel of Nantasket, 7 Hadassah Way, on Saturday, July 2. Shabbat Service is from 9:30-11:30 a.m., immediately followed by the celebration of life service.