Obitiuary: Mary E. Sullivan

Mary E. Sullivan, at 84

Mary E. Sullivan died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 84 years old.

Ms. Sullivan was born in Everett on Sept. 9, 1938, to the late William and Elizabeth (Green) Sullivan.

She was a lifelong resident of Hull. After graduating from Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, she entered the airline industry and worked at Logan Airport as a customer service supervisor for Trans World Airlines. She retired after 30 years of service.

Ms. Sullivan loved her little seaside community and the many people she met throughout the town. She enjoyed watching sports and would always cheer for all the New England teams.

Her other passions included reading, current events, crosswords, and playing the lottery.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Florence Sullivan and Carol Hazlett, and is survived by her brother, William Sullivan of Hull. She was the cherished aunt of Mary Martinez and her husband, David, and Carol Ann George and her husband, Greg, all of Millington, Tenn. She is also survived by several grandnieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Obituary: Grace Lee Anderson

Grace Lee Anderson, at 85

Grace Lee Anderson died on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 85 after a lengthy period of declining health. 

Ms. Anderson was born in Quincy and raised in Hull. A schoolteacher who loved her country, she taught the children of servicemembers stationed overseas in Germany for many years. Ms. Anderson was an accomplished artist who loved painting, politics, the Republican Party, Nantasket Beach, and Paragon Park. She was a doting aunt and loyal friend, and above all else, she loved her family dearly.

Ms. Anderson was the beloved sister of Elizabeth A. (Anderson) Trubia of Hull and Edward G. Anderson and his wife, Mary, of Gloucester. She was the cherished aunt of Michael L. Trubia and his wife, Eileen, of Tolland, Conn., Lawrence D. Trubia and his wife, Margaret, of Hull, Amy M. (Anderson) Belger and her husband, David, of Holliston, David M. Anderson and his wife, Karen, of Weston, Fla., and Edward M. Anderson of Henderson, Nevada.

Ms. Anderson was predeceased by her nephews, James E. Trubia and John R. Trubia of Hull, and her beloved brother-in-law, Salvatore J. Trubia of Hull. She also is survived by many grand- and great grand-nieces and nephews.

Ms. Anderson’s life was celebrated at private service, followed by burial at Hull Village Cemetery.

Obituary: Geraldine Townsend

Geraldine Townsend, at 81

Geraldine Marie Townsend (Gerry Shea) died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the AVOW Hospice House in Naples, Florida. She was 81.

Born March 22, 1942, in Boston, she lived in Jamaica Plain until moving to Hull in her freshman year of high school. After high school, she worked at the South Shore Bank in Quincy until she married.

Subsequently she lived in Weymouth, Marshfield, Fort Worth, Texas, and then again in Hull. Mrs. Townsend worked at various jobs before becoming a procedures clerk for the Massachusetts Trial Court System. She retired from the court system after 12 years in 2001 and kept herself busy gardening and volunteering in the Hull schools prior to moving to Naples, Fla., in 2005, where she developed a love of shelling.

Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband, William E. (Bill) Townsend, and her children, Christopher Townsend and his wife, Amanda, of Naples, Fla., Heather Townsend and her husband, Kevin, of Fort Myers, and Tracey Mancini and her husband, Matt, of Stratham, N.H. She is survived by six grandchildren: Patricia, Jane, Suzanne, Rachel, John, and Maddie; and by two great-grandchildren: Ingrid and Reggie; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Dorothy and Joseph Shea; her brother, Joseph Shea; and her sister, Patricia Jones.

Services will be held at Fuller Funeral Home in Naples on Thursday, July 6, with a visitation followed by a memorial service. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Townsend’s name may be made to AVOW Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.

Obituary: Mary L. Estrella

Mary L. Estrella, at 55

Mary L. (Doherty) Estrella, 55, of East Wareham, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River after a brief illness.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Laraine (Failla) and Joseph Doherty of Hull. Ms. Estrella was raised in Hull and graduated from Hull High School in the Class of 1986. She moved to Wareham 27 years ago where, as a single mother, she purchased her own home.

Ms. Estrella worked as a hairdresser at area salons for more than 30 years. She enjoyed the beach, animals, and spending time with her family and friends and her late dog, Belle.

Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Estrella of Middleboro, Shaylee Estrella of Wareham, and Gabriella Andrews of East Wareham; her parents, Joseph and Laraine Doherty of Hull; her sisters, Donna Hauter and her husband, Michael, of East Bridgewater, Stacy DiTullio of Abington, Christine Noonan and her husband, Sean, of East Bridgewater, and Louise Denault of New Bedford; her grandchildren, Carsyn Costa, Stella Costa, and Sophia Henderson; her life-long friend, Anne Wright of SC; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, June 28 at Chapman Funerals and Cremations in Wareham.

Obituary: Dr. Gerard J. Fay

Dr. Gerard J. Fay, at 89

Former Hull selectman, restaurateur, and optimistic optometrist Dr. Gerard J. Fay, of Englewood, Fla., formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 5, 2023, just shy of his 90th birthday, at St. Joseph’s Manor. 

Dr. Fay was predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, the late Irma Lee Fay, and was the cherished uncle of Janet Fay-Johnson of Hull, Emily “Lee” and Tracey Fay of Quincy, Wendel Plumbo and her husband, Gerry, of Parrish, Fla., and Clydette Ray and her husband, David, of Seymour, Tenn. He was the special grand-uncle of Mark Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Christopher and Catherine McCurdy, and Brandon Clevenger, and the great grand-uncle of Brodie Clevenger. Dr. Fay is survived by several cousins and many dear close friends, and was predeceased by his brother, Francis Fay.

Dr. Fay was born Roslindale, raised in West Roxbury and summered in Hull. He attended St. Sebastian’s School and was a 1950 graduate of Hingham High School. Dr. Fay served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded an honorable discharge in 1955. After his military service, he attended Burdett School in Boston and went on to receive his doctorate in optometry from the New England School of Optometry. He built his optometry practice in both Dorchester and Hull while helping his mother with the family business, Frank Fay’s Cafe in Hull, on Water Street.

Dr. Fay served on the school committee and as a selectman in Hull in the 1970s. In 1972, he met the love of his life, Irma Lee. They shared an inspirational, lifelong love story. They were rarely apart; Jerry and Irma turned the beach cafe into Fay’s Gourmet Restaurant. Irma was the acclaimed gourmet chef, written up in Boston Magazine.  Later in life, both Jerry and Irma were real estate agents at Tullish & Clancy in Quincy and loved working together.

In 2003, their dream of retiring to Florida came true. Dr. and Mrs. Fay spent many happy years and referred to each day as “another day in paradise”.

A true gentleman, with a great sense of humor, Dr. Fay will be especially remembered as a loving and devoted uncle who supported and encouraged his three nieces, whom he helped to raise. He was honored and cherished by all who knew him for his optimism, his deep faith, and his love of everything Irish.  He will be fondly remembered for singing Irish tunes with his ever-cheerful spirit and a twinkle in his eye. As a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, every year he was the perfect, jolly Santa Claus, enchanting the children of Hull.  Dr. Fay made everyone feel like family, and he was lovingly called “uncle to us all.”  

Dr. Fay loved helping people, and often remarked how he had found his calling in the profession of optometry, and he enjoyed every single day of his career. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered, as well as his dedication to his communities both in Hull and in Florida.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during a visitation Monday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will be private.  

The family would like to thank all the staff at St Joseph’s Manor in Brockton for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in Uncle Jerry’s memory be made to St. Joseph Manor Health Care, a nonprofit organization, 215 Thatcher St., Brockton, MA 02302.

Obituary: Brendan Geary

Brendan Geary, at 49

Brendan Geary, a longtime Hull resident, passed away on Father’s Day.

Born on Nov. 28, 1973, he was 49 years old. Mr. Geary spent many early days wearing out the pedals of his Big Wheel through the Arnold Arboretum, where his mother was the librarian. He and his mother then moved to the South Shore, where he attended Hanover schools before moving to Hull. Mr. Geary worked as a computer scientist, as well as an all-around Renaissance man, doing a little bit of everything for a long line of friends, many of them Hullonians. He never hesitated to remark upon how grateful he was to live in a town where people stood up, by, and for each other like family.

Mr. Geary might say his greatest accomplishment was being a father to his son, Shane Geary, a second-class petty officer at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif., of whom he was immensely proud and whom he loved boundlessly.

Mr. Geary also leaves behind his mother, Sheila Connor, of Hull, his uncles Jay Connor of Cambridge, and Mark Connor and his wife, Lee, of Lexington, along with his cousins Sarah and Emily. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, June 24, from 4-8 p.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wellspring Multi-Service Center, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, or at wellspringmultiservice.org.

Obituary: Margaret Mary Pearson

Margaret Mary Pearson, at 100

Margaret Mary Pearson, a longtime Hull resident, died June 1, 2023 at the Guardian Center in Brockton, as she neared the age of 101.

Mrs. Pearson, born Margaret Pitts, was the first baby born in Braintree Hospital in 1922 and a proud 10th-generation descendant of the Mayflower families. She was raised in Braintree with her brothers, Charles and Arthur, and attended the Woodward School for Girls.

In addition to raising four girls, Mrs. Pearson worked at Raytheon, General Dynamics, and the Quincy shipyard, and volunteered frequently at polling locations. She loved visiting casinos and held a time-share in Las Vegas for more than 25 years. Mrs. Pearson was an avid bowler, loved knitting, crocheting, and making rugs. She lived in Quincy in her later years and played cards and bingo with her good friends on a nightly basis.

From her first marriage to Amedio Banzi (widowed in 1959), Mrs. Pearson leaves daughter Darlene Robyn and her children Anje, Cody, and Jesse, and was predeceased by her son-in-law, Rab; as well as her daughter, Janice Dunphy, and her husband, Michael, and their children, Kayleen, Michael, and Paul.

From her second marriage to Melvin Pearson (widowed in 1999), Mrs. Pearson leaves daughter Margie Dunn and her husband Henry, and their children, Paul, Kevin, Joey, Ashleigh, and Ryan; and daughter Cynthia DiTullio and her ex-husband Stephen, and their son, Dallas. Mrs. Pearson also leaves behind her stepchildren from her second marriage, Pammy, Gary, Jimmy, and was predeceased by Skippy, Kathy, and Judy.

Mrs. Pearson will be cremated, and her family will honor her in a private ceremony later this summer.

Obituary: James M. Tobin

James M. Tobin, at 78

James M. “Jim” Tobin passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He was 78.

He was born and raised in Cambridge, where he attended Cambridge High and Latin School and met his future wife ,Mary Bernadette (Travers) Tobin. Mr. Tobin moved his family to Hull in 1971. He always said it was the best move he ever made.

Mr. Tobin was an environmentalist, a fiscal conservative, town activist, volunteer, dedicated public official, and above all, he had unquestionable commitment to the people of Hull. He has often thanked his family members for their patience and understanding that allowed him to pursue his many endeavors helping the people of Hull.

Mr. Tobin’s story begins in 1979, when he was elected to the Hull Board of Assessors. He was again elected in 1982, 1985, and 1988, serving for 11 years, many as chairman.

In 1988 Mr. Tobin was appointed by Gov. Michael Dukakis to serve for a three-year term on the state board that oversees the Department of Environmental Management. In 1990, he was elected as a selectman for a one-year term. In 1992, he was elected again for a three-year term and chosen by his peers as chairman.

As a member and past chairman of the Hull Democratic Town Committee for more than 40 years, Mr. Tobin worked tirelessly for just about every Democratic candidate. He was also the chairman of Co-Op 6, which was made up of several Democratic Town Committees in the Norfolk and Plymouth County senatorial districts. In 1997, he received the Democrat of the Year Award in recognition of his commitment to the Democratic Party from U.S. Congressman Bill Delahunt. In 1999, he was appointed to Hull’s advisory board. In 2010, Mr. Tobin retired from the advisory board after being appointed by Gov. Deval Patrick as the state’s representative on the Hull Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term, where he assumed the duties as its treasurer.

In 2014, he was presented with the Hull Hero Award in recognition as an outstanding role model for volunteerism and dedication to the Hull community. In 2015, Mr. Tobin was again appointed by the Republican governor, Charles Baker, to serve another five-year term on the Hull Redevelopment Authority, again as its treasurer, and then again 2020.

Not all of Mr. Tobin’s life was politics and volunteering. He was employed by AC&S Co. for 25 years and provided technical supervision on job sites throughout New England. He was also on the executive board for Local #6 Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union.

In 1996, a serious health issue forced him to retire. He was diagnosed with PKD – Polycystic Kidney Disease. In 1999, he finally received a new kidney from an unexpected place – the transplant would come from Bernadette, his ex-wife at that time. He was forever grateful to Bernadette for giving him many more years to enjoy his family. The two were remarried shortly after this noble, selfless act of love.

After Mr. Tobin’s transplant, his health improved and he was able to go back to work, again doing what he loved to do best, helping people. He was hired by the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, and retired from the Registry in 2010 to spend more time with his wife, two daughters, and five granddaughters.

He loved spending time with his family on Nantasket Beach and kayaking on the Weir River behind his home. Throughout his life, the most important thing to him was his family. He worked two jobs most of his life to provide the best life possible for his wife and two daughters. Loving his children and five wonderful granddaughters made him the happiest, most grateful and proudest Papa on Earth. With all his accomplishments in life, having a loving family was always a top priority to him.

For the last couple of years, the family would vacation in Florida and take cruises to the Bahamas together. He enjoyed almost every opening game at Fenway he could with his brother Francis, and carried on that tradition with his daughters and grandchildren. He spent countless hours studying his family genealogy and his Irish heritage. In his retirement, he always said, “I have the best of both worlds, living in Hull in the summer and spending the winters in Jupiter, Florida.”

He will forever be missed by his wife, Bernadette, whom he married twice, first for 25 years and again after his kidney transplant for 14 years. 

Mr. Tobin was a loving and dedicated father to his daughters, Michelle Tobin Gill of Whitman and Bernadette Tobin of Abington, also the loving grandfather (PaPa) to Olivia and Fiona Gill of Whitman and Amanda, Allison, and Andrea Daley of Abington.

He was the son of the late Francis J. and Ann E. (Riley) Tobin of Cambridge. He was predeceased by brothers Francis X. Tobin and John J. Tobin. He will be missed by his brother William E. Tobin of Melrose, and will be remembered by his closest sibling, Helen Tobin Clancy, and his three nieces and their families: Sandra Snow, Cindi and Kurt Carlson, and Pam and Ronald Rotondo. He leaves a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pat and Frank Macdonald, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends and associates.

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 8

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.

Visit www.Keohane.com for online condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114. 

Obituary: A. Robert Lally

A. Robert Lally, at 70

A. Robert “Robb” Lally died on My 25, 2023 in San Diego. He was 70 years old.

Mr. Lally was born on Oct. 9, 1952 in Dorchester and lived for many years in Hull. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1970 and entered St John’s Seminary, where he remained throughout his diaconate year. As deacon, he served in a Catholic parish in Melrose and later at St Ann’s in Hull. After leaving the seminary, he continued to work in areas of social justice, first collaborating with the Franciscans at Arch Street in the St. Francis House, which welcomes daily up to 500 individuals experiencing homelessness in the city of Boston. He was the program director there for many years before leaving to do the same work for the Salvation Army at the South End Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Huntington Avenue. There, the children from the Cathedral housing project found many activities that kept them off the streets.

He was elected to the Hull Board of Health and served from 1978 to 1981, supporting the town through the Blizzard of ’78.

In 1988, Mr. Lally headed to San Diego to work with the founder of the Alpha Project, a nonprofit, human services organization that serves more than 4,000 men, women, and children daily. As a director of the agency, Mr. Lally was instrumental in the overall mission to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing work, recovery, and support services to people who are motivated to change their lives and achieve self- sufficiency. Mr. Lally worked with many of the programs for 35 years and spearheaded the affordable housing department.

He was a world traveler, making lasting friendships in every country he visited. He will be dearly missed by his whole family and his many friends in San Diego.

Mr. Lally was the son of Arthur R. Lally and M. Ruth Lally of Dorchester and Hull, the brother of Denise DiCenso (Robert) and Stephen G Lally (Mary), both of Hull. He was the dear uncle of Stephanie Eppenstein (Ryan), Brian Lally (Lauren), Christopher DiCenso (Jacqueline), David DiCenso (Kathy), and Julianne McHugh (Kyle), and a devoted granduncle to Katherine Parris (Jordan), Matthew DiCenso, Nicole DiCenso, Cassie DiCenso, John DiCenso, Niklas McHugh, Abigail DiCenso, Sarah DiCenso, Ryan McHugh, and Ellie Rose Eppenstein. 

Visiting hours are 4 to 8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, on Thursday, June 15. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 16 at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, with burial following at Hull Village Cemetery.

Visit www.Keohane.com online condolences.

Obituary: Kathleen Emery

Kathleen Emery, at 87

Kathleen (MacLeod) Emery of Hull passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 87.
Born in Quincy to the late Alexander and Alice (Cahill) MacLeod, she graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and worked for 40 years in transportation for special needs students for the Hanover School Department, while also working as a florist from her home. She authored children’s books and a memoir of her own life.
Mrs. Emery is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Lloyd F. Emery, and six children: Lynne Marie Shaw of Seymour, CT; Paul C. Lunetta and his wife, Melissa, of Sanford, ME; Mark S. Lunetta and his wife, Kathy, of Middleboro; David Lunetta and his wife, Maggie, of Wareham; Michael Lunetta and his wife, Becky, of Randle, WA; and Brian J. Lunetta and his wife, Crystal of Glide, OR. She also is survived by three stepchildren: Judith A. Gullage and her husband, Wayne, of Hanover; Steven L. Emery and his wife, Caroline, of Marshfield, and Thomas M. Emery and his wife, Rebecca ,of New London, NH; 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to the funeral service on June 17 at St. John the Evangelist, 172 Main St. Hingham, at 11 a.m. Donations can be made in Mrs. Emery’s memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at lbda.org/donate.

For more information and the online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Marjorie A. Bowes

Marjorie A. Bowes

 Marjorie A. Bowes of Boston and Hull passed away on Feb. 15, 2023.

She was the loving daughter of the late John Bowes and Rita Bowes Watts, loving sister of Rita Abraham of Hull, Susan Cooney of Vermont, and the late Ellen Bowes. Loving aunt of Greg and Dan Abraham, and Glen and Shannon Cooney. Special grand-aunt of Dylan, Kayla, Grace, and Nora Abraham.

Ms. Bowes was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines for 27 years traveled the world. She loved every minute of it!

She retired from John Hancock and managed time for courses at Boston University. Ms. Bowes also enjoyed volunteering at MFA Boston.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church. Arrangements were completed by the Keohane Funeral Home.

Visit www.keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Edward W. Webb

Edward W. Webb, at 73

Edward W. Webb, 73, of Hull, passed away on May 5, 2023 in the West Roxbury VA Medical Center after a long illness. He lived in Hull with the love of his life, Cheryl, for 32 years.

Mr. Webb graduated from Hull High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving with distinction in Okinawa during the Vietnam War. He returned home and became a certified commercial diver and started his own company, working on projects all over the country. Local projects included repairing the Queen Elizabeth II when she was docked in Boston Harbor. He also participated in expeditions locating and recovering  historic sunken vessels in South America and the Caribbean.

Mr. Webb truly was a renaissance man. His main passion was his unique finished carpentry work. He also loved to cook, bake, and work on any type of automobile. He felt most comfortable working and enjoyed time spent on his boat. He also liked spending time in Maine with his friends that he had formed during his many business ventures, and loved to reconnect with friends and classmates, especially at his class reunions.

During his illness, he still managed to finish projects he was passionate about, and never complained. Mr. Webb was always willing to help anyone in need and had a very big heart when it came to animals, from dogs to macaws to rabbits of all kinds.

Mr. Webb will be missed and lovingly remembered by his best friend and partner, Cheryl, and his pet rabbits in Hull. He is survived by his sisters June, Irene, and Fay of Florida, and brother Foster of Cape Cod. He was the son of the late Foster and Alda Webb and was predeceased by his brother, Wayne. Mr. Webb leaves behind many other extended family members and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 9 from 1-4 p.m.  at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel 21 Pond St., Hingham. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. at Hull Village Cemetery. A celebration of life to follow at Local 02045 restaurant, 2 A St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information and the online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Edward P. Londergan

Edward P. Londergan, at 76

Edward P. “Happy” Londergan, 76, of Hull, formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2023.

He was born on February 28, 1947 in Boston. Mr. Londergan was the devoted husband of Maryellen (Shaughnessy) Londergan for 52 years; the devoted father of Kathleen Burnett of Weymouth, Sean Londergan of Hull, Matthew Londergan and his wife, Nichole, of Hull, and Elizabeth Londergan of Hull.

He was the dear brother of his twin, Eileen Kane, of Dracut, Paul Londergan of Walpole, Patricia Murray of Walpole, Regina Paul of Morgantown, West Virginia, Jerry Londergan of Saint John, and Eugene Londergan of Dedham.

Mr. Londergan was the grandfather of Christopher Londergan, Joseph Burnett, Christine Burnett, Dillon Spadea, Kelly Reilly, Sarah Burnett, Haylee Londergan, and Nicholas Londergan, and the great-grandfather of Matthew and Luna Burnett. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Ann (Kiley), brother William “Bill,” and his dear Aunt Catherine Kiley, “Auntie Sisi.”

Mr. Londergan was a proud member of the Iron Workers Local 7 for 32 years. He didn’t consider it work because he loved this job so much. He took great pride in his contribution to building Boston’s skyscrapers, particularly the John Hancock Tower, Children’s Hospital, and the Horizons, located in his neighborhood of Hull. One of his favorite moments was his two sons walking the beams with him on the Horizons building. Mr. Londergan was a leader and took pride in teaching and mentoring his young and old colleagues the tricks of the trade. He was overjoyed that his son Matthew followed in his footsteps, working for Local 7.

After retirement, Mr. Londergan served the Jesuit community at Boston College for over 20 years. He loved his “part-time retirement job” of taking care of all the priests’ cars. He was their “go-to man” who enjoyed spending time joking around with the priests and all the staff.

Mr. Londergan loved his home in Hull, especially sitting on the porch. He was the consummate host of many holidays, cookouts, birthday parties, and celebrations, and was a fixture at Hull High School athletic events for all his children’s and grandchildren’s games. He would often be seen filming his kids’ football, basketball, and hockey games. He always stayed busy puttering around the house and spent a lot of time in his garage, affectionately known as Happy’s Haven. He was known near and far as “Mr. Fix-It.” An avid reader, he was always with a book, and he never missed watching his beloved Boston Red Sox. 

He was a father figure to all the neighborhood kids and a grandfather to many more. Happy was a kind, funny, friendly, loving soul and was loved by many. He will be deeply missed. 

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, May 23, between 4-7 p.m. at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St., Cohasset. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 208 Samoset Ave. A private burial will happen at a later date at the Hull Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to A Walk To Remember, 6 Rockview Rd., Hull, MA 02045 or The Jimmy Fund, www.jimmyfund.org.

Visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com for the online guestbook.

Obituary: Ellen Murphy

Ellen Murphy, at 92

 Ellen (McElaney) Murphy of Las Vegas, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023. Mrs. Murphy grew up in Newton, in Our Lady Help of Christian Parish. She was the youngest of six brothers and one sister. She summered in Hull for years with her family and later made Hull her full-time home with her husband, Bill, and their five children: Paula, Stephen, Gregory, Mark, and Blake. She has three grandsons: Miles, Sean, and Ryan, and three great-grandchildren: Connor, Teddy, and Elizabeth.

For many years, Mrs. Murphy enjoyed working at the Hull Public Library. She had an extraordinary soprano singing voice which could be heard in Hull church choirs, or as a soloist at other functions. She enjoyed real estate investing and owned a few homes in and out of Hull. No matter where she lived, her heart was always in Hull, where she enjoyed reading or strolling on its shores.

Mrs. Murphy was a smart, kind, friendly, lovely woman who lived a full, successful, beloved life. She will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. 

Obituary: Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell, at 56

Robert George (“Bobby,” “Bob”) Mitchell, 56, of Hull and Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on Nov. 16, 1966 in Weymouth, and was predeceased by his parents, Randall and Georgine Mitchell, and sister Michelle LaRosa. Mr. Mitchell was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend to anyone to knew him.

Mr. Mitchell received the bronze medal from the Humane Society for his rescue that saved a man’s life on April 10, 2011. He and his family were most proud of his immediate response of action. He loved vacationing in Key West, listening to Kenny Chesney, spending time on his beloved boat, “The Three Seas,” taking his family and friends around Boston Harbor and visiting the islands.

Mr. Mitchell is survived by his stepmom, Elizabeth Mitchell, brothers Thomas and James Mitchell, stepbrothers, Carl and Terry Olsen, nieces Jamie Bears, Courtney Mitchell, Kerin Mitchell, and Maddie Harig, great-niece Ashley, and great-nephew Austin.

He will be deeply missed. His kindness, love, spirit, and sense of humor will live on forever in our hearts. Services will be held on May 27 at noon at Hull Village Cemetery.

Obituary: Kevin M. Small

Kevin M. Small, at 58

Kevin M. Small, a lifelong Villager of Hull, passed away on April 29, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 58.

Mr. Small was very proud that he grew up and worked in Hull Village. He worked as an auto and marine mechanic for more than 40 years, and especially loved spending time with his beloved wife, Dyanne, and his dog, Samantha. They were rarely separated from each other whether they were working or enjoying life after work.

In his spare time, Mr. Small loved fishing, hunting, and watching all of his favorite Boston sports teams, especially the Bruins, who he watched faithfully with his best friends Michael Delaney and Tom Kinnear. He loved to laugh and always was quick with a one-liner.

Mr. Small is loved by many and is survived by his wife Dyanne, dog Samantha, sisters Elizabeth Small and Cheryl White, both of Hull, and Carol Clark of California. He was the son of the late Veronica and Earl F. Small, Sr., and was predeceased by his sister Janice and brother Earl F. Small, Jr. Mr. Small leaves behind many other extended family members and friends.

Although we miss Kevin, he faced his cancer bravely. He was never left to face it alone, Dyanne was always by his side, advocating for him, taking care of him, giving him as much normalcy and joy as is possible given the situation of the last five years. They are each other’s heroes and through it all, they were strong together. Now their fight is over, and he no longer needs to endure any pain. He is at peace. Together to the end, at home. The way he wanted it to be.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St, Hingham. A celebration of life will follow from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club. There will also be a burial service at 12:30 p.m. at Hull Village Cemetery on Sunday, May 21.

For the online guest book visit www.downingchapel.com. 

Obituary: Julanne McCarthy

Julanne McCarthy, at 76

Julanne (Julie) McCarthy passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at age 76 after a brief respiratory illness. She was born in Boston to Charles and Catherine McCarthy, and spent her formative years on the South Shore in Squantum and Scituate, spending many happy summers at Nantasket Beach in Hull near her maternal grandparents, the Kincaid family.

She completed high school in Madison, N.J., but returned to Boston to graduate from Emmanuel College. She went on to earn additional degrees in nursing and anthropology from Wichita State University, Indiana University, and the University of Illinois.

Ms. McCarthy held supervisory nursing and quality assurance positions and worked in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado, and spent 10 years working for the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital while her husband, Gordon Davis, was supervising the opening of Bahrain’s new national museum.

Ms. McCarthy never hesitated to pass up an opportunity to travel, having visited Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Botswana, India, Australia, Peru, China, and many Middle Eastern and European countries. Years later, she joined her husband in Kurdistan while he was supervising the rebuilding of the Iraqi National Museum. 

Ms. McCarthy received many awards and research grants, and published in the area of nursing, including writing a chapter in the International Encyclopedia of Sexuality. She enjoyed sewing and reading, which were both portable activities between her homes in Massachusetts and Colorado. She was always drawn back to the Boston area in spring and fall while enjoying the Colorado mountain air in summer.

She had many nieces and nephews, including grandnieces and nephews and had recently discovered relatives nearby in the Boston area as she actively pursued family genealogical research. 

Ms. McCarthy will be missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Gordon, of Colorado and Massachusetts, sisters Sarah (Tommy) and Carol Lou (Peter) of New Jersey, Mary Beth (Bobby) of New York, Sue Ellen of Arkansas; brothers James of New Jersey and Colorado, Brian of New Jersey and Tennessee, and Robert (Carol) of Pennsylvania. Two brothers, Richard and Shawn of New Jersey, preceded her in death.

A memorial is being planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Julanne McCarthy may be made to Wellspring Multi-Service Center, wellspringmultiservice.org/donate and Denver Rescue Mission, denverrescuemission.org/give. 

Obituary: Nora A. French

Nora A. French, at 94

Nora A. French of Hingham, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was 94.

She was born in County Galway, Ireland to Mary (Meehan) and James Patton. Mrs. French was raised in County Galway and attended St. Mary’s School. When she was 21, she immigrated to the United States, where she would call home for the rest of her life. Shortly after moving to the U.S., she met Chester French. They were married in 1951 and had four children. 

Mrs. French was very generous with her time. When she wasn’t caring for her family, she volunteered at the Anne M. Scully Senior Center, and delivered for Meals on Wheels. She had a kind heart that was warmed when caring for others. She volunteered with the senior center for more than 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed going for walks and attending concerts at the Bernie King Pavilion on Nantasket Beach. Above all else, Mrs. French enjoyed time spent with family. 

Beloved wife of 26 years of Chester French. Devoted mother of William French and his wife, Mickey, of New York, Jeanne Doyle of Scituate and her late husband, Jay, Daniel French and his wife, Lisa, of Hull, and the late Patricia French. Cherished grandmother of Jenifer Doyle Ferrick, Patricia Williams and her husband, John, James French, and Jason French. Great-grandmother of Julianna Ferrick.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visitation on Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church. The funeral Mass will immediately follow the visitation at noon. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. French may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Obituary: Anne Francis Pinkham

Anne Francis Pinkham

Anne Francis Pinkham (Sweeney) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, March 27, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was the loving mother of Jamie Thompson and her husband, Sean Thompson, of Kingston; beloved daughter of the late Hugh J. Sweeney and Marie G. Purtell; devoted sister of the late Hugh Sweeney and his wife, Dianne Sweeney, of Vermont, Jane Sweeney of Quincy, Eileen Howell and her husband, David Howell, of Stoughton, and the late Michael Sweeney of Quincy. Cherished Grammy of Gisella, Cruz, and Mason Narda, and Brooke, Lucas, and Hayden Thompson. She also leaves behind her three grand-dogs, Lucy, Daisy, and Teddy, who brought her so much happiness in her final years. Ms. Pinkham also is lovingly survived by many friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Ms. Pinkham was born and raised in Westwood and lived in Quincy before settling in Hull, where she would spend the majority of her life. She attended Northeastern University and graduated from the New England School of Photography.

She had a deep love for the beach and collecting sea glass. She lived a life of service, working for those in need throughout her life, including the Shattuck Hospital, Father Bill’s, Victory, Hope Found Boston, and Wellspring. She was passionate about helping people, always offering a hand and never accepting anything in return. Ms. Pinkham fought tirelessly for 13 years, never giving up hope, and despite her pain, always made those around her smile and laugh. Her circle of friends was vast, as her kind spirit and delightful sense of humor naturally drew people in. She enjoyed her daily commute to Boston through Hull Gut, having a Rolling Rock at Jo’s Nautical, her favorite small-town bar, or celebrating with friends after the annual winter charity Drowned Hogs plunge, which benefits Wellspring. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of life service on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St, Rockland. There will be a life celebration following the service.

Donations in memory of Ms. Pinkham can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Center and Research. 

Obituary: Edward M. Burns, Jr.

Edward M. Burns, Jr., at 65

Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr., of Duxbury, formerly of Hingham and Hull, died peacefully at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham on March 28, 2023. He was 65.

Mr. Burns was born in Boston on March 5, 1958. He was raised in Winchester, attended local schools, and graduated from Winchester High School with the Class of 1977. Mr. Burns continued his education at Merrimack College, where he earned his undergraduate degree in marketing. 

Mr. Burns’s career was in telecommunications as a sales executive with AT&T for 25 years, and then at Granite Telecommunications in Quincy until he retired in 2023. In his spare time, he enjoyed his work as a limousine driver for JB Livery in Weymouth, where he made many close friendships. He loved his career and all the relationships he built throughout the years. 

Mr. Burns was content with the simple things in life. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time at home with Judy, the love of his life. Sweets were Mr. Burns’s guilty pleasure, and dessert was always a staple when he went to dinner, and he loved to dine out often. In 2021, Ted and Judy took up golfing together, which they enjoyed very much. 

Mr. Burns loved listening to music, and his favorite genre was classic rock. Some of his favorite musicians were Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison. 

Mr. Burns always saw the good in everyone. He was a true gentleman and chivalry was second nature to him. Mr. Burns was known for always being polite, kind, playful, and humble. His life lessons and example are part of his legacy that continues through his family and friends. He will be missed by all the lives he touched. 

Mr. Burns was a cherished son of Abigail (Kane) Rubino of Hull and the late Edward M. Burns, who died in 2003. He was the beloved partner of Judy L. Rossi of Duxbury. Mr. Burns was the father of Paige Roche and her husband, Brian, of Boston and Alexandria Burns of Boston. He had five siblings and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday; his funeral service will be celebrated privately, and he will be interred privately in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Burns’s name may be sent to the Pat Roche Hospice Home, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 or the Mass. General Cancer Center, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or made online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate; please be sure to indicate that the gift is a tribute gift in memory of Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr.

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