Obituary: Marlene T. Flattich

Marlene T. Flattich, 82

Marlene T. (McLaughlin) Flattich, of Hull, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 23.  She was 82.

Marlene was born in Boston to Raymond O. and Mary E. (Wirth) McLaughlin and raised in South Boston. After graduating from South Boston High School, she worked in book preparation at the Boston Public Library. It was at the library that she met her husband, Philip W. Flattich, who was working there as a messenger at the time. They settled in South Boston and then moved to Hull where they raised a family of six children and spent the remainder of their years together.  

Marlene’s kindness, generosity, strength, and faith were unwavering. She loved her family and would host a weekly Sunday dinner to bring everyone together. She had a keen interest in genealogy and was known as the family historian. In her spare time, she would travel to town halls and public libraries to track down anything she could find to piece together her family history. She also enjoyed dancing and knitting, attending her TOPS meetings, and was known to be very crafty.

Beloved wife of 62 years to Philip W. Flattich, of Hull, she was the devoted mother of Ann Marie Flattich, of Florida; Marlene Earl and her husband, Gerald, of Hull; Sharon Nickerson and her husband, Thomas, of Weymouth; Pamela Flattich, of Hull; Cynthia Brown and her husband, Roger, of Hull; and Gregory Flattich and his wife, Quenna Lalonde, of Cambridge. She was the loving sister of Thomas McLaughlin and his wife, Barbara, of Arizona. She also had 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  

She was predeceased by her brothers, Raymond McLaughin Jr. and his wife, Diane, and William McLaughlin and his wife, Elizabeth; and brother-in-law Robert Flattich and sister-in-law Veronica Tibets and her husband, Harold.  

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham, at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery. 

See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Michael L. Peters

Michael L. Peters 

Michael L. Peters, born in Cambridge and a lifelong resident of Hull, passed away on Jan. 6 in a tragic automobile accident in Hull. He is now at peace after many years of struggling with mental illness and addiction.

Michael will be remembered for his sense of humor and his kind heart. 

He was the loving son of Barbara Johnson, of Hull, the late John Peters, and his late stepfather, Larry Johnson. He was the loving brother of John Peters, Brian Peters, Rhonda Peters, and Jennifer DeOliveira, all of Hull, and the proud uncle of Shaun DeOliveira, Jake Allenshepski, and Isaiah Green. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Bo. 

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael can be made to the Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences

Obituary: Stephen Francis Flynn

Stephen Francis Flynn, at 68

Stephen Francis Flynn, of Hull, and formerly of W. Roxbury, died peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 68.

Born in Boston on June 4, 1953, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Regan) Flynn. Stephen attended local schools and graduated from Boston Technical High School with the Class of 1971. After high school, Stephen enlisted in the United States Army on March 12, 1975. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on September 2, 1976. Stephen’s career was in law enforcement. He was a Lieutenant for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections Souza-Baranowski Correction Center in Shirley, Massachusetts. He retired in 2015 after 18 years of service. Following his retirement, Stephen stayed in the field of Corrections, working part time at Miller Protection. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years.

In his spare time, Stephen liked to complete home improvement projects around the house and spend time with his grandchildren doing things such as riding bikes, collecting rocks at the beach, and making them laugh. He was a self-taught guitarist and a member of the Saltwater Club, where he housed his former boat, “Carry On”. Stephen enjoyed keeping active with the Department of Corrections union meetings, gatherings, and retirement parties. 

Stephen was a hardworking, selfless, funny, and loving person. His life lessons and example are part of his legacy that continue through his family. He will be missed by all the lives he touched. 

Stephen was the beloved husband of the late Linda A. (Mullen) Flynn, who died in 2019. The two shared many loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Marie C. Pineo and her husband James of Bridgewater, Michelle C. Maloof and her husband Shaun of Quincy. Stephen was the loving grandfather of Brooke, Brandon, and Brett Pineo, all of Bridgewater, Logan and Lianna Maloof, both of Quincy. He was the dear brother of John Flynn and his wife Diane of W. Roxbury, Paul Flynn and his wife Maura of Franklin, William Flynn and his wife Margaret of Centerville. Stephen is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 20, 2022, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 AM. Face masks are required to be worn by all guests who enter the church. 

Services will conclude with interment and military honors in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Stephen's name to 

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave. (OV), Boston, MA 02215 or by visiting: https://www.bidmc.org/give.

See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Maureen R. Beneway

Maureen R. Beneway, 66

Maureen R. (McManus) Beneway, of Hull, passed away on Dec. 31 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 66. 

Maureen was a school bus driver (Bus A) in Hull and will be long remembered as “Mrs. B.” by hundreds of children. 

She was the loving wife of Almon Beneway of Hull and is also survived by her son Almon Beneway and his wife, Liz (Tempesta), of Pembroke; Christopher Beneway, of Malden; Katie Barclay and her husband, George, of Hull; and James Beneway, of Hull. She was the proud grandmother (Memaw) of Nora, Amelia, Adalynn, Liam, and Audrey. 

Sister to Kathleen Patterson, of Weymouth, Maureen joins her sisters Eileen Butler and Norine Presente in rest. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. 

Maureen spent summers at “the cottage” in Wareham with many dear friends from the Agawam Lake Shore Drive neighborhood. 

She will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, and generosity.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family during visiting hours on Sunday, Jan. 16, from 2-4 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. Her funeral service will be celebrated that day, at 4 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home. 

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Maureen’s name to: Lahey Medical Center by visiting: https://giving.laheyhealth.org/lahey-hospital/.

See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Donna Marie Gagne

Donna Marie Gagne, 71

Donna Marie (Antoine) Gagne passed away in Hingham on Jan. 2. She was 71.

Born on Jan. 26, 1950, in Cohasset along with her triplet sisters, Debbie and Diane, Donna and her family moved from Hingham to Point Allerton Avenue in Hull when she was 5 and to a home where she would go on to spend most of her life. 

In her early years, like most Hull kids, she spent her summer days enjoying the beach and going to Paragon Park. In the fall and winter, you would find her playing high school sports for the Hull Pirates. 

In 1968, a U.S. Navy sailor, Joe Gagne, moved to Hull while he was stationed at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, overseeing the completion of the USS Whale, a submarine he would later serve aboard. Two years later, Donna and Joe were married at St. Ann’s Church in Hull. 

Donna deeply loved Hull, her family, and many friends. She moved away only once, to her husband’s home state of Minnesota for five years, where she gave birth to her two sons, Joel and Jason, and then returned to the family home in Hull, where she would raise her own family. 

Donna was a people-person, extremely hard-working and exceptionally generous. She worked for many years at A Street Liquors and also tended bar for Z Chef and Jo’s Nautical Bar. 

Later in life, Donna found a new passion – taking care of the elderly, and she went on to become a certified nurse’s assistant for many years. She took loving care of all her patients and treated them like family. She would also go on to work at the Hull Senior Center. 

Donna’s interests included reading, solving crossword puzzles, and collecting any type of lighthouse trinket she could find. Her favorite title was “grandmother,” and she truly loved being known as “Mimi,” just like her own mother and grandmother.

Donna is survived by her husband of almost 52 years, Joe, her sons and daughters-in-law, Joel Gagne and Meg Ansara, of Concord, and Jason and Jenna Gagne, of Hull; and her grandchildren, Tessa, Seamus, Owen, Aryana, Jack, and Julian. She also leaves her siblings, George Antoine and his wife, Jackie; Jimmy Antoine and his wife, Maddie; Diane Antoine; Debbie Clark; Regina Renshaw and her husband, Rick; Chucky Antoine and his wife, Gina; and Terri Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother Eddie.

A funeral Mass will take place on Jan. 21 at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hull Senior Center or St. Ann’s Church. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Edward Frank Smith

Edward Frank Smith, 83

Edward Frank Smith, of Hull, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton on Dec. 28 with his family lovingly by his side. He had succumbed to a coronavirus-related pneumonia. He was 83.

Since 1984 Ed had resided in Hull, where he enjoyed coastal New England life, embraced his neighbors as best friends, and lived selflessly with a devotion to his family. Along with his loving wife Dorothy, they founded and successfully operated a real estate appraisal business in New England for many years. Ed was highly regarded as an industry expert in commercial real properties in the Greater Boston area.

He had honorably and proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1956-1962, achieving the rank of lance corporal.

Everyone who knew Ed knew that he was an extremely kind, loving, gentle, and peaceful person and that he loved his family very much. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Smith, and children Nancy Lacerda, of Abington, Tracy Constantino (Brian), of Plymouth, Robert (“Bobby”) Machinski (Sharon), of Campbell, Calif., and Jennifer Gilligan, of Pelham, N.H. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren: Robert (“Bobby”) Lacerda (Kylie), Ryan Gilligan, Broghan Gilligan, Christen Constantino (Matthew), Alexander Constantino, and Kaida Machinski, and two precious great-grandchildren: McKenna and Mason Lacerda. 

He is also survived by his brother, Arthur Smith (Kathy), of Plymouth, and nieces Christine and Sarah and nephew Steven. Ed was recently predeceased by his brother Russell Smith, of Stoneham. 

He will forever be in their hearts and will be missed very much every day.

A funeral will take place at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish St. Ann Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at a date to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellspringmultiservice.org. 

For additional information and online guest book, go to www.downingchapel.com

Obituary: Robert J. Cochlin

Robert J. Cochlin, 38

Robert J. Cochlin, a diehard Bruins fan from Hull, died at home on Dec. 27 after a long illness. He was 38.

Bobby was born in Boston and raised in Hull. He excelled as a student and a hockey player at Hull High School. He worked as an operating engineer while always maintaining his lifelong love of hockey.

Bob had a genuine passion for darts, the ocean, fishing, and golf. He also possessed an uncanny wit that could make everyone laugh at any given time. You could always see Bobby cruising around town in his treasured black Lincoln, with sports radio on.

Most importantly though was his undeniable love for family and friends; he was often reaching out with a simple call or a gentle gesture. He was always there for them.

Bob was the husband of Heidi (Leary) Cochlin, the father of Ashleigh and Patrick Cochlin, the son of Robert and Theresa (Twigg) Cochlin, and the brother of Derek Cochlin. He is also survived by his extended family and many friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to support Bob’s family at a memorial service on Monday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m., at Jo’s Nautical Bar, 125 Main St., Hull.

Flowers can be delivered to the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to The Anchor of Hull.

Obituary: Joseph R. Cox

Joseph R. Cox, 66

Joseph R. Cox, of Hull and formerly of Milton, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 28, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66.

He was born to Clarence James Cox and Angelina Theresa (Veneto) and raised in Milton. After graduating from Milton High School, he went to a culinary arts school. He was passionate about cooking, and if you knew him, chances are he gave you a hot meal at one time or another. He fed his family, friends, neighbors, and, yes, even complete strangers. After culinary school, he became a realtor, owning his own real estate business.  

Beloved husband of 42 years to Joyce (Marshall) Cox of Hull, Joseph was the devoted father of Kerri Dalrymple and her husband, John, of Hull. He was cherished Grampy to Cameron Dalrymple and grandpup Brody and “Joe’s Best Friend” of 16 years, Kacie.  

He was the beloved brother of Stephen Cox and Angela McHugh and the late James, Chris, and Michael Cox. He was a caring son-in-law to Phyllis Marshall and brother-in-law to Don Marshall and his wife, Kathy, Chuck Marshall and his wife, Susan, and Tim Marshall and his wife, Denise.  

He was loving uncle to Christopher McHugh, Kelly Webber and her husband, Greg, Tim Marshall, Haley Marshall, Paige Marshall, and Kyle Marshall.

He was a special friend to Richie Fleck and his wife, Nancy, and family, and great-uncle to Christopher and Emma.

Joseph was funny, kind, and generous and a friend to all, with a heart bigger than life.   

A very special thank you to the staff at Mount Auburn’s ICU for their amazing care for Joseph and support for his family. 

A celebration of life service was held on Jan. 5, prior to a funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, Hingham. Burial was in Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph can be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02115. 

See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Judith Doliner

Judith Doliner, 86

Judith (“Judy”) Doliner, of Hull, passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 30, with family by her side. She was 86.

Judy was born in Boston and grew up in its Dorchester neighborhood. After she married, she resided for many years in Millis, then moved to Hull in 1977 after spending summers here with her husband and children. When she and her family moved to Hull, they purchased The Coffee Cup and ran the business for two years prior to her husband’s passing. 

Judy worked in mutual funds in Boston and loved taking the commuter boat every day. On her retirement, she spent time sailing, country line dancing, and traveling locally to Cape Cod beaches.

In more recent years, she spent most of her time at home with her family and especially looked forward to time with her great-grandchildren.

Judy was predeceased by her husband, Seymour Doliner, and by her longtime partner, Alfred Zella. She was the loving mother to Joanne Marshall and to Maxine Nash and her husband, Michael, cherished grandmother to Leah Andrews and her husband, Ian, and dear great-grandmother to Colby and Josephine.

A private graveside service was held at Hull Village Cemetery. 

For more information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com

Obituary: John T. Dunn

John T. Dunn, 59 

John T. Dunn, of Hull, passed away at home on Dec. 20, surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 59.

Husband of 31 years to his beloved wife, AnnMarie (Roche) Dunn, he was the father of Meaghan Ann and Kathleen Dunn, of Hull, and the dear son of Joan Dunn and her late husband, John (Jack) Dunn, of Hingham. 

He was the devoted brother of Joan Marie Chittick (husband Charlie), Jimmy Dunn (wife Donna), and Jeanette Dunn, all of Hingham. He also leaves behind many family members, including his nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom were blessed to know their “Uncle Johnny.”

John was born in 1962 and grew up in Hingham, where he was fortunate enough to be surrounded by his childhood friends, with whom he spent many happy moments swimming and boating at Kimball Beach. His love of the ocean started early and was fostered not only by Kimball Beach but also by the summers spent at his grandparents’ cottage in Hull, where all the cousins would spend every weekend on Nantasket Beach. He carried this love into his adult life with many trips on his boat MadKat, named after his daughters.  

After graduating from Hingham High School in 1980, John went on to Calhoon MEBA Engineering School, where he was able to explore ports around the world while training as a Marine engineer. After graduation, he joined the Millwright Local 1121, following in his father’s footsteps; that led him eventually to IPC Lydon, which he retired from. He worked hard at his job and was respected by all those in the industry he crossed paths with. 

In 1984, John met AnnMarie at Paragon Park, where his parents also met many years before, and grew into having an amazing and loving relationship that allowed them to continue to fall more in love each day. They went on to have their two daughters, Meaghan and Kathleen, whom John loved dearly.

John was a proud friend of Bill W for 26 years.

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Danielle E. Struzziery Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Emma Ryan Memorial Fund, both c/o Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: James M. Muncy

James M. Muncy, 82 

James M. (“Jim”) Muncy passed away on Dec. 9. He was 82. 

The beloved husband of Jean E. (Goranson) Muncy, he was the loved brother of David P. Muncy, of North Carolina; Carol A. McWilliams, of Hull; and Jean Marie Muncy, of Plymouth. He was the cherished uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews and godfather of Maxwell Fleck.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired police sergeant with the Hull Police Department. 

A funeral service was to be held on Dec. 15 at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham. Burial took place in the Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Jim’s memory be made to the Hull Seaside Animal Rescue or Wellspring. 

For additional information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Roslyn D. Cutler

Roslyn D. Cutler, 93

Roslyn (“Roz”) Cutler passed away on Dec. 3 after a brief illness. She was 93.

Roz was a lifelong resident of Hull and loved being near the ocean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cutler, her daughter, Rosanne, and her son, Lewis, too early in life. 

Many were in awe of how she had the strength to go on, but Roz had an amazing outlook on life that gave her the fortitude to overcome such loss. She radiated this positivity, which made the people in the community support and love her, and she continued those relationships right up until the end.

Roz and her family ran Cohen’s Restaurant at A Street in Hull for more than 40 years. She knew all the regulars and loved chatting with the people coming in for a great corned beef sandwich. 

After the restaurant closed its doors, Roz and her sister, Marge Berman, were managers at Louie’s Boutique at Building 19 in Hingham. They both loved meeting all the customers and “running the show” as if they owned it themselves. 

Roz attended Miami University and had lasting friendships from that time. And she was so appreciative of the friends she made at the Hull Senior Center. She genuinely cherished her time with family and friends. 

She truly had an enthusiasm for life and a spirited sense of humor. She was sharp as a tack and could rattle off anyone’s phone number, even up until the day before she died. 

Roz is survived by her nieces, Susan Berman Davis, of Weymouth, and Audrey Cassevoy and Joanne Berman, of Hull, and by her nephew, Harold Berman, of Long Beach, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roz’s memory can be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue.

Obituary: Leonard C. Field Jr.

Leonard C. Field Jr., 60

Leonard C. Field Jr., of Rockland, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6 after a long illness. He was 60.

Lee was born in Weymouth to the late Lenny and Esther Field. He graduated from Hull High School and Westfield State College after serving in the U.S. Army and as a member of the 1058th Transportation Co in Hingham.  

Lee spent many years in insurance and sales prior to his retirement. He loved his role as a coach and as a friend to so many. His greatest joy was being a proud father and loving husband. He will be remembered for his quick wit and kind heart.

Lee is survived by his wife, Caroline, and dear children, Leo and Erin Field, of Rockland. He also leaves his loving sister, Janet Corner, and her husband, Russell, of Rockland; nephews Michael (fiancé Rosie) and Frankie and niece Kayla Meech; and great-nephew Carlisle and great-niece Mia. He is also remembered as Uncle Lee to the entire Tierney family. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, Dec. 13, from 4-7 p.m., in the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Nicholas United Methodist Church, 130 Spring St., Hull. Burial will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rockland Youth Football and Cheer or Hull Pirates Youth Football Association.

For additional information and online guest book, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Barbara Gorham

Barbara Gorham, 91 

Barbara (Beatey) Gorham, of Weymouth, passed away on Dec. 4, in the company of her family. She was 91.

Born in Michigan on July 25, 1930, to the late Horace and Carrie (Heavenridge) Beatey, she was the oldest of three children. She and her devoted husband of 73 years, Jack Gorham, started their life together in Quincy, eventually relocating to Hull where they raised their nine children.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Jack, and her children: daughter Deborah Moore and her husband, Allen; son John and his wife, Paula; son Douglas; son Michael and his wife, Meg; son Geoffrey; son Alan and his wife, Debbie; daughter Kim Donnellan and her husband, Frank; and daughter Amy Langan. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

She was predeceased by her son Scott, sister Paige (Diane) Hoffman, and brother (Robert) Jimmy Beatey. 

Barbara’s life will be celebrated in a private funeral ceremony at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barbara can be made to the D.A.V. – Salvation Army. 

For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Beverly Ann Lacks

Beverly Ann Lacks, 74 

Beverly Ann (Sturgis) Lacks, of Hull, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Dec. 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 74.

Beverly was born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on April 25, 1947, and lived on the South Shore for most of her life.  

The daughter of the late Richard V. Sturgis and Alice F. (Jarvis) Sturgis, she was the beloved mother of Lee T. Lacks, of South Portland, Maine, Derek M. Lacks, of Duxbury, and Jon P. Lacks of Bend, Ore.  

She graduated from Mount Saint Mary College in Hooksett, N.H., and earned her master’s degree in elementary education from Bridgewater State University. She taught in the Scituate public school system prior to taking a position with Friends of the Unborn in Quincy, where she helped young women and children in need for more than 20 years. She devoted her life to caring for others, be it family, friends, or members of her community.

A ray of sunshine to all who knew her, Beverly had a sweet and gentle nature that belied a fiercely resilient spirit. Even in her battle against multiple myeloma, she considered others by agreeing to take part in a number of experimental studies and clinical trials, which have provided researchers with vital information in their efforts to eradicate this rare form of cancer.  

She is survived by her loving sons, Lee Todd, Derek, and Jon; her older brother, Richard P. Sturgis; her lifelong friend, Judith A. Moriarty; her nieces, Heidi Sturgis Cerullo and Rachel Sturgis Haley; and her grandchildren, Dylan O’Reilly-Lacks, Lachlan O’Reilly-Lacks, Dominick Lacks, and Jon Charles Lacks. She also leaves an extensive family of cousins.  

A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Anthony’s Church in Cohasset. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery in Cohasset.  

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Beverly’s name. 

Obituary: Lourdes M. Arena

Lourdes M. Arena, 61

 Lourdes M. (Roth) Arena, of Hull, died on Nov. 28. She was 61. 

After living abroad in Mexico, Ireland, and England during the initial years of her life, Lourdes spent her childhood in Hingham, later living in Weymouth and in Hull, where she resided for the past 20 years. Lourdes was deeply empathetic, dedicating a significant portion of her personal and professional life to caring for others. She worked as a registered nurse and personal caregiver for more than 25 years. 

She was a compassionate and sensitive person, who loved the beach and watching sunsets at the Hull Gut. She loved all animals and had many pets throughout her life. She enjoyed watching British TV series and was thrilled to have traveled to London twice within the past several years. A lover of music, she had a deep passion for English rock bands, especially the Rolling Stones. 

The wife of John Arena, of Hull, Lourdes was the loving mother of Marisa Roth and her fiancé, Eric Peterson, of Holbrook, and Kailen Arena, of Hull. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Edward J. Roth and Kathleen R. Roth; she was the sister of Maureen Gray, Edward Roth and his wife, Pamela, of Hingham, and Bridget Roth, of Hull; aunt to Brianna Gray; and adoring grandma “Lala” to Noah, Eli, and Seamus. She is also survived by many other family members, including cousins and nieces and nephews of John and the late Brian McKinnon, and by friends.

Her family meant the world to Lourdes, and she loved spending time with her three grandsons. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Cremation will follow. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lourdes and in honor of her love of animals can be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Joseph R. Callahan

Joseph R. Callahan, 82 

Joseph R. (“Joe”) Callahan, of Hingham, died surrounded by his family on Nov. 24 after a short but insurmountable illness at South Shore Hospital. He was 82.

He was the loving son of the late Joseph A. Callahan and Myrtle (Smith) Callahan and brother to Sharon Callahan, of Hingham, and Nancy Moore and her husband, Butch, of Weymouth. He was the husband of the late Karen (Murphy) Callahan. 

Born in Weymouth and a lifelong resident of Hingham, he retired from the United Parcel Service in 1994. 

Joseph is survived by his children: Tammy Callahan, of Hull; Dennis and JoAnne Ames, of Danbury, Conn.; Theresa and Douglas Bates, of Middleborough; Mary and Werner Schultz, of Hull; and Daniel and Jasmin Callahan, of Middleborough. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as several nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Joseph and William Callahan, and by his granddaughter, Crystal Callahan. 

A funeral prayer service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. Visiting hours will be on Friday, from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in East Weymouth. 

For additional information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: William M. Kenerson

William M. Kenerson, 68 
William M. (“Bucksie”) Kenerson died on Nov. 24 in his hometown of Hull. He was 68. His battle with serious medical issues in recent months showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. 
He was the beloved husband of Julie (Clancy) Kenerson, of Hull, with whom he shared 45 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Sean and Kelly Kenerson, of Hull; Timothy and Laura Kenerson, of Marshfield; and Robert Kenerson, of Hull. He was Papa Bucks to William, Charles, Samuel, Joseph, Maxwell, Theodore, Christina, and George Kenerson. 
He is also survived by his siblings, Drs. John and Lisbet Kenerson, of Hampton, Va.; Paul and Lainey Kenerson, of Wenham; Thomas and Hirity Kenerson, of Manor, Texas; Marie Kenerson, of Sanibel, Fla.; Carol Wilson, of Brighton; and Dr. Kevin and LuAnn Kenerson of Yarmouth, Maine. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Brian Kenerson, who is survived by Kathy Kenerson, of Aptos, Calif. 
Bill was born on July 17, 1953, to the late John and Marie (Parkes) Kenerson and was raised in the Allerton Hill area of Hull. He grew up with a large extended family and many lifelong friends. He often spoke fondly of his close-knit family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. 
Bill met the love of his life, Julie Clancy, whom he married in 1976. They spent the next 30 years in the Wollaston area of Quincy, where they enjoyed raising their three boys and making lifelong memories. 
Bill was a proud graduate of Boston College High School, class of 1971, and Bridgeton Academy in Maine. He was a 35-year member of Teamsters Local 25 as a mechanic at Stop & Shop. He was a lifelong member of the Hull and Quincy yacht clubs and a member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water and Hull Lions Clubs.
A Mass of Christian Burial was to be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary of Assumption Parish, Hull. Services were to conclude at Hull Village Cemetery. 
For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 
Bill will be missed dearly, but we will think of him fondly when enjoying some of his favorite things: sailing in the bay, a game of cribbage on the front porch of the cottage, or watching one of his favorite Hallmark movies. 
Love you, Bucks.

Obituary: Virginia Mary Orfao

Virginia Mary Orfao, 87

Virginia Mary Orfao died on Nov. 29 surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.

She is survived by her husband, John Orfao, and her children: JoAnn McIntosh, of

Hinesville, Ga.; Elizabeth Mele, of Hull; Michael Orfao of Framingham; Philip Orfao, of Manchester, N.H.; John Orfao, of Lacey, Wash.; Janet Riscica, of Niskayuna, N.Y.; and Gina Gerfao, of New Haven, Conn. She also leaves her siblings, Theresa Cogliano and Joseph DiVito, of Hull. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Nazzareno and Georgina DiVito, her brother, Nazzareno DiVito Jr., and her sister, Louise Marciano, all of Hull, and her sister, Mary Jones, of North Augusta, S.C. Virginia was born at home, in Hull, on Oct. 2, 1934. She graduated from Hingham High School, class of 1952. She was married on June 29, 1957, to John Orfao. John and his two buddies were encouraged to ask out three of the DiVito sisters. Within a few years they had all happily married. John and Virginia were married for 64 years.

Virginia was a devoted mother to seven, grandmother (Mimi) to 31, and great-grandmother to 11. Countless others considered her a second mother to them. Her greatest joy in life was gathering with her family. She also enjoyed attending Mass, gardening, cooking for a crowd, puzzles, playing cards, and watching her soap operas. 

Her door was always open, and her presence was always welcoming to all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 3, from 4-7 p.m., at Pyne-Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 4, in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m.

Those wishing to honor Virginia are invited to make a donation in her name to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, St. Ann’s Church in Hull. 

Obituary: Francis Patrick Fay Jr.

Francis Patrick Fay Jr. 

Francis Patrick (“Frank”) Fay Jr., of Hull, died peacefully on Nov. 13, doing what he loved most – enjoying a nice nap. 

Born and raised a city kid of seven to Frank and Agnes in Dorchester, he married Alice R. Hoppe, of Charlestown, and relocated to Nantasket Beach to start his family.

Called by the appeal of the ocean, Frank spent his life as a seafarer, both professionally and personally. He traveled the world as a Merchant Marine during and after the Korean War and all over the eastern seaboard as an engineer dredging and improving harbors and beaches. When back in port, he ran an auto salvage business and tinkered on his own boats. Always the family man, he would be sure to clean the grease from his hands before he threatened to smack you with them for “being a wise guy.” 

As tough as Frank was on the outside, his often worn and tanned skin belied his soft interior. Despite his many, many jokes and teasing, he would give his time and his last dime to help a friend in need. 

A social butterfly, he loved to tend bar at the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, spend time “BS’ing” and playing cards with his closest friends, and trying his luck during casino trips; he truly thrived through those meaningful exchanges. His energy will be sorely missed.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Alice, his son, John T. Fay Sr., and siblings Jack, Terry, Tom, Claire, and Chuck. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Tompkins, of Abington; and his children, Michael K. Fay, of Lebanon, Ohio; Catherine A. Fay, of Brockton; and Francis P. Fay III, of Weymouth. He was grandfather to John T. Fay Jr., of Quincy; Crystal A. Fay, of Brockton; Donna M. Fay, of Quincy; Lance M. Fay, of Cartersville, Ga.; and Samantha and Caitlin Fay, of Weymouth. He was great-grandfather to Alyssa, Cheyanne, Ava, Nicholas, Anna, and Cameron. 

Services have been held. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation in Frank’s name to the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way, Hull, MA 02045. 

See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.