Obituary: Damon S. Bakas

Damon S. Bakas, 84
Born on March 21, 1936, in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood to the late Steve and Athena Bakas, Damon S. Bakas, of West Roxbury, died on April 23 due to COVID-19. He was 84.
Devoted husband to his beloved Irene Bakas for 54 years, he was the loving father of Tina Russo and her husband, Chris, of Hull; and Donna and Janet Bakas, both of West Roxbury. He was treasured “Papou” to Mitchell and Ava Russo and cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews of the Judge Theodore Bakas, George Bakas, and Keliher families.
Proud of his Greek heritage, Damon served as a longtime member and past president of Athens Chapter No. 24 of the AHEPA and as a passionate volunteer for the cathedral’s annual festival. 
He was a union member of Teamsters Local No. 25 for more than 40 years, retiring to work part-time for 17 years at BJ’s in Dedham where he made many close friends. 
He will be remembered for his immense love for and pride in his family, fierce loyalty to the Red Sox, incredible humor, cooking talent, and kind heart and soul. He enriched the life of his family, friends, and strangers with his boundless love and compassion. 
The family is humbled by and thankful for the tremendous care provided by Dr. John Lewis and his team of nurses and doctors at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private family visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, followed by a private graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445. 
“Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise on earth.” May Damon’s glorious memory be eternal.

Obituary: Adam Lloyd Levin

Adam Lloyd Levin, 67
Adam Lloyd Levin, a resident of Hingham for 43 years, died on March 26 after a long illness. He was 67.  
Born in Waterbury, Conn., on Oct. 21, 1952, Adam was the son of Stanley and Lois Levin. He attended Governor Dummer Academy and received his B.A. in religious studies and philosophy from Hamilton College. During his college years, he spent one summer on the isolated island of Miquelon, where he learned to speak French and enjoyed hiking on the neighboring island of St. Pierre.  
After graduating from college, he took a six-month cross-country bicycle trip from Connecticut to San Diego with a friend. 
Back on the East Coast, Adam enrolled at Boston College Law School where he received his J.D.  While in law school, he was editor for the Commercial Code Law Journal. After law school, he practiced corporate law, with an emphasis on commercial real estate transactions for large corporations and in particular on negotiating leases for cinema complexes in Boston and surrounding areas.
Adam believed deeply in serving his community. He served on the board of directors for the Hingham Rotary Club for several years and faithfully attended every meeting until he was too sick to leave his house. At the time of his death, he was trustee for the club’s Charitable Trust. He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for his dedication to Hingham Rotary and the Hingham community. 
Adam could always be counted on to be walking up and down Main Street during the July 4 parade, selling buttons whose proceeds would benefit the following year’s parade. He walked with great pride even in the hottest weather and often with his beloved daughter, Hannah, by his side. Together they would help compile the Rotary Club’s annual Hingham telephone directory with other Rotary volunteers.
Along with his commitment to Rotary Club, Adam served on the board of directors of Wellspring Multi-Service Center in Hull. He held this position from 2005-2016, when he was no longer well enough to serve. For many years, he participated in the annual Drowned Hogs Swim for Wellspring.
In addition, Adam helped launch the Hingham Symphony Orchestra and served on its board of trustees for a number of years and also as a volunteer with his daughter by his side.
Although Adam was a soft-spoken gentleman, who shied away from the spotlight, when he spoke at meetings people listened; his words were always wise, measured, and thoughtful. Family, friends, and colleagues often turned to him for advice and guidance. He was kind and always greeted people with a smile and a handshake.
Adam loved to travel, especially to the national parks, where he and his wife enjoyed hiking and birdwatching. 
He had a wonderful, wry sense of humor, in particular with regard to himself. Despite his continued failing health, he was always saying something funny, yet poignant, to put others at ease.   
Throughout a decades-long series of catastrophic health events, Adam never lost his fierce will to live and to share his life with his family and be an active member of his community. He was a fighter to the end, rarely complaining, and left an indelible impression on the many members of the medical community at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital who treated him over the past several years. His medical team looked at him with awe and great respect through all that he had endured in his adult lifetime. 
Adam leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Gail Nathanson; his beloved daughter, Hannah Sarah Levin, and her fiancé, Tansu Karaman; his sister, Amy Levin, of Larchmont, N.Y.; and his sister-in-law, Judith Nathanson, and brother-in-law, Neil Onerheim, of Andover. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: 
Wellspring Inc., 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Harold Gibbons

Harold Gibbons, 64
Harold Gibbons, of Hull, died on April 1 after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, where he had recently retired. He was 64.
Born to Alice and Edward Gibbons in 1955, Harold was a graduate of Hull High School. He was a Vietnam-era veteran who was proud of his service and who remained very active in multiple veterans’ organizations. He had recently retired from Joe Warrens and Sons Inc., of Norwood, after several decades of employment.
Harold is survived by his son, Mathew, his daughter-in-law, Jen, and his grandchildren, Olivia and Maverick. He was loved by his brothers, Robert, Dennis, Jeffrey, and the late Michael and even more hand-selected brothers, as well as innumerable nieces, nephews, family, friends, neighbors, and pets. Many people will feel his absence deeply. 
Harold’s ashes are being privately interred at the Bourne National Cemetery. Due to the current circumstances, a memorial will be announced at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Homefront, a highly rated charity supporting American military families, located at: 1355 Central Parkway South, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78232, https://www.operationhomefront.org/
For additional Information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Robert N. Simon

Robert N. Simon, 74
Robert N. Simon, of Hull, died on April 13. He was 74. 
He was the dear son of Abraham (Al) and Esther Simon, of Hull. 
Graveside services will be held privately. Memorial observance will be held at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
Funeral arrangements are by Levine Chapels in Brookline.

Obituary: Edward A. Anderson

Edward A. Anderson, 79 
Edward A. Anderson, of Hull, formerly of Boston’s Dorchester and Readville neighborhoods, died on April 3. He was 79.
The beloved son of the late Norman and Ruth Anderson, he was the devoted husband of Diane (Ferland) and the loving father of Denise and Jason Permatteo and children, Mireille and Andrew, of Leominster; Jill and Chris Miller and son, Arthur, of Quincy; and Erik Anderson of Quincy. 
He was also the loving brother of Elizabeth and Bill Hurley, of Braintree, and Bill and Renee, of South Carolina. He was the dear uncle of Alison and John McDonough and children, Eamon and Mary Elizabeth, of Foxborough, and the late Matthew Hurley. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews. 
Ed spent several decades working in the magazine business, most recently at Boston Magazine. An avid runner, he could be seen running along Nantasket Beach several times a week until recently. He loved nothing more than a round of golf, Frank Sinatra, a good book, and a cold beer. But mostly he loved his family and many, many friends. 
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.  Please visit www.dolanfuneral.com to share a condolence with the Anderson family. 

Obituary: Bernadette Lane

Bernadette Lane, 74
Bernadette (“Bernie”) Josephine (Nasalski) Lane, of Hull, died on March 27. She was 74.
Born and raised in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Nasalski and Elizabeth (Ryer). She was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan High School.  
Bernie enjoyed going to Foxwoods, hanging at the beach, and sitting on the front porch. The greatest joys in her life came from time spent with her family.
The beloved wife of 53 years of Charles Lane, of Hull, she was the cherished mother of Stephen Lane and his wife, Rosanne, of Doylestown, Pa., Michael Lane and his wife, Lyla, Susan Hughes, and Cheryl Lane, all of Hull.  
She was the proud Nana of Colleen, Erin, Brian, Daniel, and Kevin Lane and Emily and Patrick Hughes. She was the loving sister of Marie Hier, of Weymouth, and the late Ronald Nasalski, Mildred Bailey, and Elizabeth Niak. 
In light of current events, immediate services will be private. A celebration of life will be planned by the family for a future date.
Flowers are welcome; expressions of sympathy can also be made in Bernadette’s memory to Scituate Etrusco Associates, P.O. Box 265, Scituate, MA 02066.
Please visit www.Keohane.com to share a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, please call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your message added.

Obituary: Sean Daly

Sean Daly, 52 
Sean Daly, of Hull, died on March 22. He was 52. His warrior “Bear” spirit carried him through a decades-long battle with cancer.
Born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, Sean was the beloved son of Arthur Daly and Helen (LaBreck) Daly of Hull. He was a 1985 graduate of Hull High School and was co-captain of the Hull varsity hockey team. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and later earned his juris doctorate degree from the New England School of Law. 
Prior to entering the legal field, Sean was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 4 in Boston. He was involved for many years with the YMCA Livestrong Program for cancer survivors and coached his children’s Weymouth Cal Ripkin League baseball teams. 
Sean was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams, Jimmy Buffett, and Peter Mayer and had a zeal for life on or near the ocean – and for golden retrievers. The greatest joys in his life came from time spent with his children.
Sean was the husband of Nancy (Quirk) Daly and the devoted father of Shannon Daly and Christopher Daly, all of Weymouth. He was the beloved brother of Caryn Daly of Charlestown, R.I.; Suzanne Daly and her husband, Alexander Kupriyanov, of Glen Ridge, N.J.; and Andrea Wilson and her husband, Zachary Wilson, of Groton. He was also the loving uncle of Oscar, Nora, Andrew, Lucas, and Myles.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be hosted in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, at a future time and date, which will be announced on the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Sean’s memory to the Livestrong.org Foundation; the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701; or the OCEARCH Shark/Sealife Oceans Foundation by visiting ocearch.org/donate-2.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for online condolences and future announcements about Sean’s Celebration of Life.

Obituary: Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith

Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith, 100 
Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith, of Haverhill, died March 11 at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill. She was 100.
Bernice was born in Easthampton on Dec. 30, 1919, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Sakowska) Krysiak. She was educated in the Lowell school system. She taught English as a second language in Everett and was often cited for her contributions to the program. 
She loved gardening and had an enviable green thumb. She was an advocate of natural remedies and swore by the maxim: “An apple a day …” She referred to herself as “stara kobieta” – for  “old woman” in Polish. Anyone having the opportunity to meet her would not soon forget her. 
Bernice was the wife of the late Joseph F. Goldsmith Sr. and mother of the late Mary Theresa Delahunty. Her survivors include children Joseph F. Goldsmith Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Plaistow, N.H.; and Maryann Harte and her husband, Vincent, of Hull. She also leaves several grandchildren: Mackenzie and Riley Harte; Lauren Goldsmith; Magen Goldsmith and her wife, Karine Stephens; and three great grandchildren: Declan Melendy; Hudson Goldsmith/Stephens; and Jenelle Williams. 
At the request of the family, services will be private. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Bradford – Haverhill. 
Contributions in her memory can be made to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (https://www.bbg.org/support/donate). 
To share a memory or for more information please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson, 45 
Melissa Johnson lost her battle with addiction on March 12. She was 45.
A lifelong resident of Hull, Ms. Johnson is survived by her parents, Virginia Johnson, of Quincy, and Ron Senior of Norwell, and her brother, Ron Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, of Weymouth.
She is also survived by her children: Briana, Emily, and Robert.
Burial services will be private for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Anchor of Hull, 7 Hadasah Way, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: George E. Johnson

George E. Johnson 
George E. Johnson, of Hull, died March 15, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving children. 
George worked in HVAC and was a member of Local 537 for 39 years.
He loved his family and never forgot a birthday. He enjoyed gambling, going on cruises, and bowling. He loved action movies and had a collection of movies that his grandchildren would enjoy as well. He enjoyed Friday night dinners with friends. He loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 
Son of the late Earl and Lillian (Edwards) Johnson, George was the devoted husband of the late Gertrude (Reardon) Johnson. He was the loving father of David Johnson and his wife, Monic, of Bridgewater; Patricia Foley and her husband, Vincent, of Stoughton; Joe Johnson and his wife, Lori, of Concord; Derek Johnson (Bell) and his wife, Karen, of Weymouth; and Philip Johnson and his wife, Mary, of Bridgewater. He leaves several grandchildren: Erica, Sarah, Michael, Elizabeth, Avery, Kendall, Logan, Declan, Isabella, and Emelia.
He was the cherished brother of Russell Johnson and his wife, Lisa, of Weston; Robert Johnson and his wife, Donna, of Belmont; and Loisann Grant and her husband, Doug, of Hudson. He also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George can be made to the MSPCA, Attn: Donation, 350 So. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, or to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, International Mesothelioma Program, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. 
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Laureen M. Desharnais Reilly

Laureen M. Desharnais Reilly, 60
Laureen M. Desharnais Reilly, of Quincy, was called home to the Lord Jesus Christ on March 13, surrounded by her four dear sons and devoted husband. She was 60.
Laureen was born in Boston on Dec. 26, 1959, and was a proud 1977 graduate of Hull High School where she was a member of the school choir and hockey and football cheerleading squads. She continued her education at Northeastern-Tufts Dental Program where she was class treasurer. She worked for various South Shore dental offices before joining the pain management team at Quincy Medical Center.
Laureen was a kind, caring, and fun-loving person who made the most of every moment. Her motto was: “Enjoy life, and keep it simple.” 
An active parishioner of St. Anne’s Church of Wollaston, she taught CCD for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and traveling with her family. She loved to entertain with family and friends. Her greatest joy in life was supporting her sons and watching them pursue their dreams.
The daughter of the late Robert J. Desharnais and Nancy Downes Desharnais, Laureen is survived by her beloved husband, Steven P. Reilly; her sons, Steven P. Reilly Jr. and husband, Gregory L. Sabo, of San Francisco; Michael R. Reilly, of the QPD; Lucas J. Reilly and his fiancé, Kristen M. Fraser, of Weymouth; and Daniel F. Reilly, Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy of Quincy.
She is also survived by her siblings: Robert Desharnais and his late wife, Loretta, of Parma, Ohio; Richard Desharnais, of Randolph; Ronald Desharnais and his wife, Vickie, of Hooksett, N.H.; Anne Wright and her husband, Doug, of James Island, S.C.; Frances Desharnais and wife, Tara Hennessey, of Randolph; and Vincent Desharnais, of Quincy. 
She was the sister-in-law of Robert and Eleanor Reilly, of Falmouth; David and Andrea Reilly, of Holbrook; Nanci Reilly and Bill Driscoll, of Quincy; and Diane Barriere, of Quincy. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. Services from the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Friday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy, at 10. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. 
The family would like to thank the Norwell VNA Hospice and the Beth Israel Breast Care Center for their outstanding care. 
Expressions of sympathy can be made in Laureen’s memory to Road to Responsibly Inc., 1831 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA 02050, or Norwell VNA Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Clayton S. Robinson

Clayton S. Robinson, 75 
Clayton S. Robinson, of Hanover and Hull, died at his home in Hanover on March 10. He was 75. 
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Dec. 28, 1944, he was the son of the late G. Elliott and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Robinson, also of Hanover and Hull. A graduate of Cushing Academy, he received degrees from Northeastern University and the University of Alabama. 
He served in the U.S. Army, with tours of duty in Germany and Vietnam. Lt. Col. Robinson was a military liaison admissions officer for West Point. He remained a reserve for 20 years. 
Clay was employed by R.W. Pressprich & Co., Boston, and Hull Municipal Light Plant. 
He was affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 118, Cohasset. He was a member of the Rural Masonic Lodge, Quincy, board member and past secretary of Hull Lions Club, a driver for the Massachusetts Eyemobile, recipient of the Ken Lake Service Award, past president of the Milton Kiwanis Club, past treasurer and lifetime member of Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, past commodore of Circle Yacht Club, and member of the Commodores Club of America. 
He is survived by a cousin, Deborah Lakso Lincoln, and her husband, Pete; their children, Jason and Jaimee Smith; their grandson, Alexander Smith; and longtime friend and companion Marilyn Pearson. 
Arrangements are being made through Sullivan Funeral Home in Hanover. A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined later. Burial will be in the family plot at the Evergreen Cemetery in Kingston.

Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Spitz

Robert “Bobby” Spitz
Robert William Jacob Spitz “Bobby” of Hull, died March 1, 2020. 
Bobby adored his family and friends. He was an athlete. He was a captain amongst his teammates having played on varsity teams from freshman through senior year in football, hockey, and baseball, earning thirteen varsity letters along the way. 
He knew all the ins and outs of each game and enjoyed teaching others. Bobby was also a passionate Boston sports fan. Bobby loved animals and he loved music, especially the Grateful Dead. 
One of Bobby’s greatest loves was the ocean and working as a fisherman on the “McCafferey” and the “Donna Jean.” Bobby was kind, loving, loyal, honest, and everyone’s best friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 
Beloved son of Kurt and Patricia (McNamara) Spitz of Hull. Cherished brother of Katherine Spitz of Hull. Grandson of the late Robert and Elinor McNamara and William and Rosalie Spitz. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, the “Hull Kids,” especially the Class of ‘13, his coaches and teammates, and the local fishing community who supported him and loved him so much.
Services have been held. Bobby’s family strongly encourages donations in his memory be made to Hull Boosters, P.O. Box 305, Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for online condolences. 

Obituary: Sarah A. Marcella

Sarah A. Marcella, 75
Sarah A. (Lynch) Marcella, of Hull and formerly of Newton, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 1 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 75.
Born in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Grace F. (Hill) Lynch and was raised in Newton. She attended local schools and graduated from high school with the class of 1962. 
Sarah provided a safe, loving, and welcoming home to her children. She was the foster parent liaison for the Department of Children and Families, fostering more than 40 youths, and sat on many boards. She was an advocate for foster parents and was dedicated to making a difference. She was a woman of faith and lived her life in accordance with the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love. 
Sarah was a member of the Massachusetts Vigil Society for POW MIA, a religious board member at St. Ann’s Church in Hull, and a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Hull VFW. She worked for New England Telephone for many years before retirement. 
She was the beloved wife of Ronald F. Marcella, with whom she shared many loving years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Christian Marcella, of Hull; Jenna Rosario and her husband, Izzy, of Colorado; Jessica Davis, of Quincy; and Mariah Marcella, of Hull. She was the loving grandmother of Isabella Rosario, of Colorado, and Joseph Marcella, of Hull. She was the dear sister-in-law of Paul Marcella, of Kingston. 
Sarah was preceded in death by her sister, Ellen M. Zigmund, and her brothers-in-law, Richard, Robert, and Phillip Marcella. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are being omitted. Sarah will be interred privately in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. 
Due to floral restrictions, please send donations in Sarah’s name to the Department of Children and Family Services, 220 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA 02184.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Patricia Mary Coyne

Patricia Mary Coyne
Patricia (“Aunt Pat”) Mary Coyne was born in Chicago and raised and resided in Hull. Aunt Pat died peacefully on Feb. 27.
She was a pioneer of New England Telephone. Her career started in Hull as a switchboard operator, and she worked her way up the ranks, retiring as an executive secretary in 1990. 
She belonged to the Hull St. Mary’s Ladies Sodality, counted the offertory for many years, participated in the linen ministry, and was a Friend of the Unborn. Until recently, she was a daily communicant at St. Ann Church.
After retiring, she volunteered at Wellspring Multi-Service Center and was a production crew member of the cable television program “Fatima Today.” She enjoyed the second Tuesday of every month with her girlfriends, meeting for lunch all over the South Shore. She spent most of her time with her best buddy, Cathy Comeau.
Aunt Pat lived a life of deep faith, which she shared with her family. She prayed for everyone she knew and for those she didn’t.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie (Coyne) Comeau and Eileen (Coyne) Gillis. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Rosemary (Comeau) Gately, Ralph Comeau, Janice (Comeau) Marcella, Paul Comeau, James Gillis, Patricia (Gillis) Carroll, Cathy Comeau, Kevin Comeau, John Gillis, Patricia (Comeau) Dennihan, Michael Gillis, Denise Comeau, and Maureen Gillis. She is also survived by 16 great-grand- nieces and -nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews.
Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Aunt Pat’s name can be sent to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Dianne Elaine Campbell

Dianne Elaine Campbell, 61
Dianne Elaine Campbell, of Newton, and a long-time resident of Hull and Braintree, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., surrounded by her closest family, after suffering a medical emergency on Saturday.
She was born on September 14, 1958 in Boston. She was the mother of Angela Campbell of Hull, daughter of the late Charles Campbell of Braintree, and Mildred Campbell-Bornas of Mashpee.  Dianne is survived by her brothers Gary Campbell of Port St. Lucie, Florida, (Iva) and Brian Campbell of Pembroke, (Eugenia Coronado). She is also survived by nieces Abigail and Grace of Boxford, Tiffany of Florida, and nephew Dylan of Boxford. 
Dianne was an alumni of Braintree High School, class of 1976. Dianne went on to college at Westfield State, where she graduated with a teaching degree. She loved teaching and eventually channeled that passion into business coaching later in life. She was an incredible mother and friend. Dianne loved the color purple, polar bears, helping others, and of course, the beach. She had extreme compassion for animals and humans alike, and every pet she had she loved like a child. She believed in putting good energy into the universe, and receiving it back double-fold, and she lived by that principle until she passed. She was a beloved volunteer of the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham. Dianne was a true fighter for the many causes that she believed in.
Services are being held at Peck Funeral Homes, 516 Washington St, Braintree. Prayer service is open to all on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and visiting hours 4-7 p.m. A private burial will follow on Monday. In lieu of flowers, her family is requesting donations be made in her memory to the organizations she loved: Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045 (hsar.org/donate) and God’s Care Children Foundation,7410 Six Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48168 (godcarechildrenfoundation.org/donate).

Obituary: Stewart Jordan Chandler

Stewart Jordan Chandler, 50
Stewart (“Stu”) Jordan Chandler, of Shawnee, Okla., died on Feb. 13 at the age of 50.
He was born on March 24, 1969, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Don and Jeanette (Chandler) Jordan. He was a recent transplant to Shawnee, from what he liked to refer to as the “Island of Misfit Toys,” better known as Hull. 
Any visitor to Shawnee Presbyterian Church has probably wondered about that remarkably resounding, gravelly voice that sang out, faithfully, from the third row. A voice with volume and confidence, with skill and gravity – the voice of Stewart Chandler. Like his voice, Stu was a remarkable and loved man.
He was what some might call a “man’s man,” with his construction background and his tendency to curse like a sailor. But everyone he met was won over by his warm smile, his humor, and his booming and infectious laugh. He fit in with construction workers at a Patriots tailgate event as easily as with a group of university professors. He loved people, and they knew it.
Anyone who knew Stu for any period of time had the pleasure of visiting his home and sampling BBQ from his smoker. Church brunches were often graced with a rack of ribs or pulled pork, which he had masterfully cooked just for the occasion. His Facebook feed was filled with his many culinary creations, and his closest friends will undoubtedly lose a few pounds in his absence. One of his greatest pleasures was watching people enjoy his cooking.
Stu worked many jobs over his lifetime, including paperboy, truck stop employee, construction worker, pizza chef, and security guard until he finally found his calling as a safety professional. He worked as a certified safety professional for Jay Cashman and Associates in Boston for 22 years. 
Stu was proud of his job with Cashman and the opportunities it brought him. He always had a funny story to tell about happenings on the job. He was also well known in the industry for his work with OSHA, educating workers about job safety. He liked to refer to himself as “Safety Stu.” 
He received his bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene from the University of Findlay in Ohio with the class of 1995. 
In everything Stu did, he was always “all in.” Whether it was work, athletics (as college wrestler and football player), chef, musician (bass guitar and vocals), sports fan (Go Sox! Go Pats!), or his friends, Stu was dedicated and an inspiration to others. The love and care he put into cooking or singing or even his job made others better. When he sang, he made you want to sing louder. When he laughed, he made you want to laugh. And when he delighted in cooking, he made you delight in cooking, too. He gave you a love for the good things he loved, and that is no small gift. It is a gift that we will all miss.
Stu’s life and his love affected the lives of many people. He would make you laugh, he would offend you, he would encourage you, and he would make you cry. Sometimes all in the same encounter. One thing he offered freely was his love. And you felt that when you were with him. 
Stu will not be forgotten. We are left with things he taught us to love and the hope that now, without pain or ailment or hindrance, Stu is present with the source of all the good things he ever loved, Christ Jesus.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at Shawnee Presbyterian Church with Rev, Matt Wiley officiating, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh, Okla. 
The family has designated the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016, or the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 214 W. Farrall St., Shawnee, OK 74801, as appropriate for memorials.
To share memories, or to sign the guest book online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com. 

Obituary: James C. Barkas

James C. Barkas, 34
James C. (“Jamie”) Barkas, of Hingham, died suddenly on Feb. 16.  
Jamie adored his family and was the kindest and most thoughtful soul you would ever meet. He played lacrosse in high school and was the fastest kid around. He was very creative and artistic, working as a barber for All Star Barber Shop in Dedham. A “Jack of all trades,” he also worked as a mason part-time for Mario Misdea and enjoyed helping out when he could. 
Most of all, Jamie loved being a dad. He cherished the time he had with his daughter and deeply loved those around him. He was charming, witty, and eccentric and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The cherished son of Judith Gratta, of Hingham, and James (“Jimbo”) Barkas and his wife Elizabeth, of Hull, Jamie is survived by Megan Russo and their beloved daughter, Mila Jae Barkas, of Hingham. He was the loving brother of Mackenzie Rose Zofchak and her husband, Andrew, of Randolph, and Mattison Alexander Barkas, of Hingham. He was the devoted grandson of Voula (Phyllis) Barkas, of Hull, and the late Paraskevas (Bill) Barkas and the late Joseph and Rose Gratta. He was the loving great-nephew of Angela Grace Nardo and the uncle of Mason River Barkas and Dimitrios Alexander Barkas. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, his beloved dog, Penny Powers, and his dear friends, Ryan Cinquegrano and Mikey Lucreziano. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday, 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A celebration of life service will be held in the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Monday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham, at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jamie can be made to Gosnold Inc., Miller House, 200 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540. 
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Catherine Costa-Moleta

Catherine Costa-Moleta, 83
Catherine (Gillis) Costa-Moleta died on Feb. 8 at the age of 83.
Catherine, who went by the name of Kay, was born in Massachusetts. She summered in Hull and spent winters in West Palm Beach where she attended school and graduated from St. Ann’s High School. 
She was the beloved daughter of the late Murdock and Marie Gillis and sister of the late Camille Tarvin and the late Murdock Gillis. It was in Hull where she met and married her husband, the late Louis (Louie) Costa. She was the devoted mother of four boys.
Kay worked in her early years as a waitress for several caterers; during her middle years, she was a teacher’s aide in the Jacobs Elementary School. She then worked for Salomon Brothers in Boston where she ran the company’s kitchen. In her later years, she worked for AAA in Rockland as a customer service representative.
Kay loved helping out with the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Minstrel Shows. She was a devoted sun goddess and loved Nantasket Beach; she would bring her sons there and stay all day. She enjoyed sports, especially watching her sons playing; as a loyal Red Sox and Patriots fan, she watched the teams all the time.
During the Blizzard of 1978, Kay spent endless hours at the Central Fire Station where she cooked meals all day long for the first responders and the National Guard members.
She is survived by her husband Thomas. She was the loving mother of Louis Costa and his wife, Gerry, of Hull; Richard Costa and his wife, Keren, of Anderson, S.C.; and John Costa and his wife, Carol, of Kingston. She was preceded in death by her son Michael. She also loved being a grandmother to all her grandchildren: David, Steven, Joseph, Andrew, Brittany, Kelly, and Michelle. She was also the great-grandmother of Skylar, Graycyn, Bentlee, and Diesel.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave. in Hull, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be on Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Ann’s Church at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Obituary: James. P. Ridge

James. P. Ridge, 83
James. P. Ridge, of Hull, died Feb. 9 at the age of 83, surrounded by his cherished family. 
Husband of Jean (Gammie) Ridge for 60 years, he was the father of five: Laura Ridge, of Cambridge; Marie Pitaro and her husband, Vinnie, of Hull; Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, Dan, of Hull; Carolyn Sullivan, and her husband, Daniel F., of Halifax; and Ellen O’Brien, of Plymouth. 
He was grandfather of 12: Mariah and Luke Ridge-O’Brien; Vincent and Christopher Pitaro; Aleigha, Brianna and James Lawless, and Matthew Sullivan; Caitlin, Teresa, and Danny Sullivan; and Declan O’Brien. He was the brother of Mary (Ridge) Swidey, of Somerset; he also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, he was the son of the late Patrick K. Ridge and Nora (O’Brien) Ridge, both originally from Ireland, and was predeceased by his brother, Warren, and his sister, Eleanor. 
He graduated from Boston College High School and Boston College and served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1961. He earned his master’s degree from Boston Teachers College and taught at the Phillips Brooks School in Boston before beginning a distinguished 35-year career in Hull Public Schools.
At Damon Elementary School and Memorial Middle School in Hull, he became a legendary fifth-grade teacher. Generations of students took “Mr. Ridge’s Jabberwocky Challenge”; if they memorized and recited Lewis Carroll’s poem, their last month of the year would be homework-free. Decades later, many prided themselves on still being able to recite the poem word for word.
He loved sports, whether refereeing basketball games or tossing around a football with students at recess. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of South Shore Country Club in Hingham.
In his retirement, he devoted himself to his family, whether cooking them smoked shoulder dinners or showing up at their homes every weekend with coffee and doughnuts. For a recent school paper, grandson Matthew chose his “Pop” as the definition of a hero, citing his love and loyalty: “At my eighth-grade graduation, he walked half a mile in the rain to see me because his car wouldn’t start.”
An eternal optimist, he loved laughter. In his final days in the hospital, if he spotted family members starting to cry, he would stick out his tongue to make them laugh – a teacher right up until the end.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. A funeral Mass will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary’s Church in Hull. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.