Obituary: Paula K. Norton

Paula K. Norton, at 67
Paula Kay (Maxim) Norton, 67, formerly of Hull, died unexpectedly at her Chestertown, Md., home on Sunday, Nov. 4.
She was born in Kansas City, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Kathleen Elliott Maxim. The family moved to Hull, and Mrs. Norton graduated from Hull High School in 1969.
She went on to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, majoring in English and graduating magna cum laude in 1973. She worked as a teacher, advertising consultant, and freelance writer until she devoted her life to being a mother. She loved gardening, reading, Bible study, her dog, Jessie, and her Christian faith. 
She leaves two sons, Scott Norton, of Stevensville, Md., and Matthew Norton and his wife Meghan and their children, Penelope, William, and Edward, all of Barrington, Ill. In addition, she leaves her sister, Renee Fowler of Bradenton, Fla.; her brother, Craig Maxim, of Whitinsville; and the father of her children, James Norton, of Hull. She was predeceased by a brother, Rick Maxim.
Her funeral was scheduled this morning in Maryland. Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Michael W. Benjamin

Michael W. Benjamin, at 31
Michael Weldon Benjamin, 31, died unexpectedly Oct. 17. He was born in California and raised in Hull, where he resided with his family until his death.  
Many will remember him for his love of life and the energy he spread to those around him. From a young age, he loved sports, excelling at football, basketball, and baseball through Hull youth sports programs and into Hull High School. After high school, he went on to the Peterson Trade School, where he jumpstarted his career in HVAC, working as a service tech for New England Cooling Towers, followed by management of multiple HVAC teams. Being the motivated entrepreneur he was, he then created his own company, Benjamin Air. 
Beyond his career, he will be remembered for his heart and his fearless personality. He was a courageous man and would stand behind his family through anything that became an obstacle. He had a humor that would strike even the most apprehensive and an infectious laugh that made for lighter days. He brought comfort to those close to him through his empathetic nature and deep understanding of life itself. He was a humble man and appreciated the simplicity of life. He found happiness in the day just surrounded by his loving wife and beautiful children. 
And while the greater plan for Michael is quite hard to understand right now, he will always be remembered in their hearts. He will be felt in the moments where they know he should still be here. He will be the inner strength to his wife, still standing by his side as her life goes on. And most of all, he will live on as a protector to his family, a guardian angel to his children through their walks of life. 
Mr. Benjamin leaves his wife, Kristen Benjamin, and two children, Paisley Lane and Logan Weldon; his parents, Renne Benjamin and Peter Benjamin, and his step-parents, Mark Doherty and Karen Benjamin, as well as his in-laws: Mary Calandrella, John Daughtry, Steven Calandrella, and Tammy Calandrella. 
The brother of Sara Benjamin and the late Elizabeth Benjamin, he was the step-brother of Esme Herrmann and Michael Herrmann; and the brother-in-law of Lauren, Sarah, and Kim Calandrella. Survivors also include his grandparents, Weldon P. and Katherine M. Benjamin, and many extended family members. Mr. Benjamin also leaves behind many lifelong friends, who will miss him dearly.
His memorial service will be held in mid-November; the date cannot be ascertained yet because his three-year-old daughter Paisley must complete a minimum of 30 days in hospital care at Tufts Medical Center for leukemia that was diagnosed in October. 
Memorial donations may be directed to https://www.gofundme.com/paisley-benjamin. Donations will be used for medical and funeral bills and to support his family.

Obituary: Kevin M. Long,

Kevin M. Long, at 37
Kevin “Vern” M. Long, of Wareham and formerly of Weymouth, died Oct. 27 at the age of 37. 
Mr. Long was a sheet-metal worker and proud union member of Local 17. 
He was the loving son of Joanne T. Long of Wareham and Richard Long Sr. and his wife, Beatrice, of Hull; loving brother of Kathleen Long and her partner, Charlie Ward, of South Weymouth, Richard Long Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Bridgewater, Thomas Long and his wife, Tammy, of Abington, Eddie Long and his wife, Taryn, of Weymouth, and David Long of Wareham. 
Mr. Long also is lovingly survived by six nieces and nephews and his cherished dog, Miley. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, from 4-8 p.m., in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home at 809 Main St., South Weymouth. 
A funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. 
Memorial donations may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Wallace J. Rodgerson

Wallace J. Rodgerson, at 96
Wallace “Buck” James Rodgerson, of Weymouth, Hobe Sound, Fla., and Hull died Oct. 21 in Hingham. He was 96.
From 1942 to 1945, Mr. Rodgerson served in the Navy during World War II. He then operated and owned two restaurants, Buck and Bill’s Railroad Cafe and the Twin Oaks in Weymouth, until the 1970s. He subsequently turned his career toward the real estate industry as the owner of Alltech Realty, until he retired in 2016 at the age of 94. 
He was the loving husband of the late Martha Jacobs Rodgerson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Rodgerson; his sons, Stephen Rodgerson and Gary Rodgerson; and his daughter, Julie Rodgerson. He will be missed by his surviving brother, Robert Rodgerson; his son, James Rodgerson; and his daughter, Susan Rodgerson, with whom he lived. He also leaves grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, and many friends. Services will be private.

Obituary: Stephen T. Shea

Stephen T. Shea, at 68
Stephen Timothy Shea, of Cocoa, Fla., died Oct. 22 at age 68. He was born in Boston and lived in both Hyde Park and Hull. 
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife, Cynthia Shea; daughter, Jacqueline Shea; and sister, Florence Driscoll. He also was the loving brother-in-law and uncle to many.
Arrangements are under the care of Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care of Rockledge, Fla. 
To offer online condolences, visit www.afcfcare.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St.,
Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Obituary: William M. Bergan

William M. Bergan, at 49
William Michael Bergan, of Hull, died Oct. 16, surrounded by cousins who loved him as a brother. He was 49.
Mr. Bergan graduated from Archbishop Williams High School, class of 1988, and from Suffolk University, class of 1993. He had success as a financial adviser in the investment industry for many years. He loved Nantasket Beach, where he grew up, and also enjoyed all New England sports teams. He was a wonderful man, who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. 
Son of the late Kathleen Bergan and cherished grandson of the late Marion Bergan, he is survived by the two greatest accomplishments of his life: his children, William Michael Bergan and Gabrielle Bergan. 
Mr. Bergan also leaves his aunts, Margaret Larson and Maureen White; his loving cousins, Jamie Barbuto, Jennifer Tichy, and Meghan Sylvester; as well as many others who adored him. He was the beloved godson of the late Ellen (Bergan) Sylvester.
Services have been held. Burial was at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Hingham. 
For online condolences, please visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Mary Curtiss

Mary Curtiss, at 83
Mary (Desmond) Curtiss died Oct. 9 of late-stage pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure. She was 83.
Mrs. Curtiss was born in Malden. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Regis College, a master’s degree in chemistry from  the University of Notre Dame, and other degrees in Russian literature and history from Boston University.
As a devoted member of the Congregation of St. Joseph, Boston, where she was known as Sr. Kevin Ann, Mrs. Curtiss taught at several Boston Archdiocesan schools, from 1954 to 1970, from first grade through high school. She left the convent in 1970 and became a public school teacher. She taught chemistry at Belmont High School, developed its advanced placement program, served as science department head, and finally served as science coordinator, K-12 (for three elementary schools, a middle school, and high school). Following her retirement, she had the good fortune and great joy of living with her husband, son, and daughter in an oceanfront home in Hull. 
For 20 years after she retired, she served on the executive board of the Hull Garden Club, was a trustee of the Hull Public Library, and chaired the Hull Democratic Town Committee during the tenure of Gov. Deval Patrick and President Barack Obama. Mrs. Curtiss worked tirelessly for their first-term candidacies and received a personal invitation to President-elect Obama’s first inauguration, which she attended with enthusiasm and great hope. 
Most recently, during residence at Linden Ponds in Hingham, Mary and her husband, Damien, were welcomed as participants in the bimonthly “Poetry and Spirituality” sharing and discussions. 
With her husband, family, and friends, she was an avid ocean sailor in and about the Boston Harbor Islands, a mountain hiker, cross-country skier, and cyclist. Her undying love of the arts was enriched by summer graduate study at New York University, with her husband, in Paris, and season tickets for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. 
Mrs. Curtiss is survived by her husband of 47 years, Damien Herman Curtiss; her loving and devoted daughter, Lisa Desmond Curtiss; and her loving son, Michael Herman Curtiss, and his wife, Michelle; three wonderful grandchildren, Joseph Michael, Cecilia Rose (Cece), and Lily Marie; and many cherished nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews, who each knew they were singularly loved. 
Mrs. Curtiss was predeceased by her brother, John Michael Desmond, and her sisters, Alice Desmond Cocuzzo and Eileen Desmond Hickman. The children and grandchildren of her sisters were especially dear to Mary, as were her friends, who shared community with the Boston Sisters of St. Joseph, notably Sr. Lois Lyons, Sandra Cortese, and Margaret Bent. 
A memorial wake at 11 a.m. and funeral liturgy at noon will be held at the Paulist Center Chapel, 5 Park St., Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 20. A reception will follow. All are invited. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paulist Center, 5 Park St., Boston MA 02108; St. Nicholas United Methodist Church Bible Study, P.O. Box 12, Hull, MA 02045; or the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph, 637 Cambridge St., Boston 02135.

Obituary: Debra M. Dann

Debra M. Dann, at 63
Debra Marie Dann died Sept. 30. She was 63.
Ms. Dann graduated from Hingham High School in 1972 and worked for many years in the hardware industry. 
Ms. Dann loved animals. In her younger years she would go horseback-riding as often as she could. She was an avid board-game player and especially enjoyed playing Scrabble with her friends. She was happiest when she was with her family and when she was gardening. 
Ms. Dann loved family, friends, but most of all, God. She “talked the talk and walked the walk,” as they say, and was a longtime member of the North River Church women’s prayer group, where she made many loving friends who were all united in the same beliefs. 
Additionally she assisted her sister, Claire, with the children of South Shore Baptist Church, which she attended with her family for several years. The strength of those beliefs is what kept Ms. Dann moving forward with the love and compassion she showed to all who knew her. Her smile was a beacon of the love she shared and was returned to her tenfold.
The loving partner of Richard Burke, she was preceded in death by her sister, Claire M. McLaughlin. Ms. Dann is survived by her brothers, Edward Dann Sr. and Earl Dann, as well as eight nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, who dearly loved their Aunt Debi.
There are some who bring light so great to the world that, even after they have gone, the light remains. This was Debi. 
Her graveside service will be private. For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.downingchapel.com. 

Obituary: Andrea Caissie

Andrea Caissie, at 57
Andrea (Walsh) Caissie, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Hull, died unexpectedly Oct. 3, at the age of 57. 
Mrs. Caissie was a devoted and loving mother to her three children, whom she cherished and always put first. She had recently moved to Florida to be closer to her daughter, Melisa, and her son, Michael. She loved spending time with her grandson, Joey, watching their favorite TV shows together. 
Before moving to Florida, Mrs. Caissie enjoyed spending Saturdays with her son Matthew, going to lunch with him or visiting him at home. She also loved her time spent walking the beach, hunting for sea glass and enjoying the sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the shore.
Survived by her loving mother, Edythe Walsh; preceded in death by her father, William P. Walsh, of Hull; Mrs. Caissie was the loving mother of Michael Walsh, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Melisa (Walsh) Cassell and her husband, Joseph, of Jupiter, Fla.; and Matthew Caissie, of Weymouth. She was a devoted grandmother to Joey Cassell. 
Mrs. Caissie also is survived by several loving siblings: Gail Walsh and Cynthia (Walsh) Murphy and her husband, Robert, all of Hull; Priscilla Walsh, of Attleboro; Beverly Walsh, of West Springfield; William Walsh, and his wife, Barbara, of Weymouth; David Walsh and his partner, Connie Hebert, of Hull; Sharon (Walsh) Belisle and her husband, Jack, of Weymouth; and Richard Walsh and his wife, Linda, of Poway, Calif. She was predeceased by a brother, Paul Walsh. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and dear friends. 
Mrs. Caissie’s funeral service will be private. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or the American Cancer Association

Obituary: Kathleen K. Stone

Kathleen K. Stone, at 72
Kathleen K. (Kedian) Stone of Hull, originally from Arlington, died Sept. 23 at her Hull home, surrounded by her family. She was 72.
Mrs. Stone was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at Holy Trinity Church on Shawmut Avenue in Boston before it closed. She loved the Latin Mass and had a deep appreciation for all the traditional values with which she was raised. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and loved to make jewelry. 
Mrs. Stone will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She will be sadly missed.
The beloved wife of 52 years to Walter C. Stone III, she was the  loving mother of Walter C. Stone IV and his wife, Tina, and Jennifer Stone, all of Hull; Johnathan D. Stone and his wife, Tricia, of Dartmouth; and Michael B. Stone and his companion, Missy Noddin, of Hull. 
She was the sister of the late Kevin and Sean Kedian and cherished “Bean” of Stone, Jackie, Alex, Caden, Duncan, and Kaleigh.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 Friday. Burial at Hull Village Cemetery will follow. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Obituary: Louise J. Michaud

Louise J. Michaud, at 92
Louise J. (Lamattina) Michaud, of Hull, died Sept. 22 at the age of 92.
She enjoyed trips to Acapulco, Mexico, as well as frequent visits to the casino. She was a wonderful woman who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. 
She was the beloved mother of Maryellen Cibotti Paul and her husband, Richard, and sister of Agnes Caries, Josephine Bottary, Eleanor and Raymond Shiffer, and the late Connie Hall, Ralph Lamattina, and Rocco Lamattina.
She was also the loving grandmother of Anthony Cibotti and his wife, Francine, and Lisa Fernandes and her husband, Roger; and she was the great-grandmother of Amanda Cibotti, Roger Fernandes, and Brandon Fernandes. 
Mrs. Michaud also leaves a brother-in-law, Arthur Doherty, and many nieces and nephews. 
Mrs. Michaud’s funeral Mass and interment at Hull Village Cemetery were scheduled for this morning (Thursday, Sept. 27).
For additional information and online condolences, visit www.downingchapel.com

Obituary: Michael L. White

Michael L. White, at 67
Michael L. White, of Hull, died Sept. 12. He was 67.
Mr. White worked for the Hull Highway Department for 27 years. He was a member and former treasurer of AFSCME Local 1395. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and was a mechanic and member of the pit crew on the both the Lundberg and Emanuello racing teams.
Mr. White’s family was the center of his life. He took great care of all the people he loved. He will be remembered for his kind and generous personality. 
Beloved husband for 48 years of Andrea (Jacobson) White of Hull, he was the loving father of Gregory White and his wife, Christine, of Hull; and Tom White and his wife, Meghan, of Stoughton. He was a caring brother to Sandra, Susan, David, Paul, and the late Larry, Robert, and Edward White, and he was the cherished Papou of Emily, Noah, Hannah, Gordon, Lenora, and Stella. Mr. White is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to the Panagia Building Fund, 811 Jerusalem Rd., Cohasset, MA 02025. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Mary Anne Odell

Mary Anne Odell, at 77
Mary Anne Chariton Odell of Hull, age 77, died on Sept. 9. 
Ms. Odell was born April 16, 1941, in Oneida, N.Y. She graduated from the State University of New York at Albany and the University of Delaware. She believed strongly in the value of education, working most of her life in that field. 
After teaching English for many years, in 1988 she moved from Newark, Del., to Scituate, where she became the first director of the Literacy Program of Greater Plymouth at Plymouth Public Library until her retirement in 2004. She re-entered the workforce to work part-time, most recently as the office manager at the Hingham Congregational Church. She retired in 2015. 
She was an active member of the community of Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, serving on many committees and participating in services as a liturgist. 
Survivors include two children, Mark Odell and his wife, Karen, of Groton, and Carolyn Odell and John Camera, of Raynham; a sister, Jane Barclay of Scituate; her brother-in-law, James Barclay; a brother, Ted Chariton of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Meagan Odell; and two nephews, a niece, and several great-nieces and nephews. 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1:30 p.m. in the Glastonbury Abbey, 16 Hull St., Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham or the Literacy Program of Greater Plymouth at Plymouth Public Library. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 

Obituary: Paul F. Peaslee

Paul F. Peaslee, at 63
Paul F. Peaslee Jr., of Hull and formerly of Hingham and Quincy, died Aug. 31 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was 63 and had suffered a brief illness. 
Born in Quincy, Mr. Peaslee – who was known as Gunther – worked for many years as a construction supervisor, including working on the Big Dig in Boston. 
He was a member of the New England Mountain Bikers Association, Friends of Wompatuck, and the Bare Cove Fire Museum. 
Devoted to his family, Mr. Peaslee was a very hard worker and was a member of the volunteer fire department in Hingham for many years. He enjoyed mountain biking at Wompatuck State Park and was a longtime organizer of the annual Land Mine Race.  
He was the beloved husband for 42 years of Mary Ann (Gilbrook) Peaslee and devoted father of Shayne Ledwell and her husband, Ronald, of Rockland, Ryan Peaslee, of Scituate, and Paul F. Peaslee III and his wife, Tanya, of Hull. Mr. Peaslee was the loving grandfather of Deven Peaslee, Elizabeth Ledwell, and Ronald Ledwell Jr. A fourth grandchild is expected in October. 
Mr. Peaslee was the brother of John and his wife, Kimberly, of Tennessee, Timothy and his wife, Patricia, of Weymouth, James and his wife, Kimberly, of Maine, and Janet Brandt and her husband, James, of Framingham. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews and his canine companion, Jack, and his Big Boy.  
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to The Friends of Wompatuck by visiting www.friendsofwompatuck.org. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences
 

Obituary: Sandra A. Munn

Sandra A. Munn, at 63
Sandra Ann (Gold) Munn died unexpectedly at her Hull home early Sunday morning. She was 63.  
Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Eleanor (Casey) Gold. Mrs. Munn worked for many years in accounting for Bane Care, formerly Welch Healthcare. She was involved in many dog rescue organizations, including Last Hope Canine Rescue in Boston. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and going to the beach to watch the sun rise and set. The greatest joys in her life came from the times spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.  
The beloved wife for 46 years of Robert F. Munn, she was the devoted mother of Robert S. Munn and his fiancée, Kristen Bowler, Kaitlyn E. Munn, and Ryan M. Munn, all of Hull. She was the sister of Charles Gold and his wife, Maureen, and Linda Foley and her late husband, James, all of Florida; sister in-law of Allen Munn and his wife, Bonnie, of Hull, and Barbara Munn, of Florida; and loving and proud grandmother of Riley Marie and Sophie Anne Munn. Mrs. Munn also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, Hull, prior to her funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham. For online condolences, visit www.keohane.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005
 

Obituary: Donald S. Gillis

Donald S. Gillis, at 56
Donald S. Gillis, of Hull, died Sept. 2 at the age of 56.
Mr. Gillis served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and later became a teacher at Brockton High School. Education meant everything to him; he held a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut, and a master’s in education from Bridgewater State University. He was working on his Ph.D. at Bridgewater State. He also taught an OSHA course for the state carpenters union. 
He loved animals, reading, learning, politics, carpentry, and hockey. He will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, strength, and his love for his students. 
He was the loving husband of Lana M. Konstantinov-Gillis of Halifax; beloved son of Donald A. Gillis and Loraine A. (Bazinet) Gillis of Hull; and brother of Dan Gillis, of Millis, Jeanne Pierce, of New Hampshire, Judy Gillis, of Quincy, and Janet Gillis, of Marshfield. Mr. Gillis is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his beloved pets: Brooklyn, Roxanne, George, Rupert, and Erik. 
Visiting hours will be held Friday, from 3-7 p.m., at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. His funeral service will take place immediately thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald S. Gillis Scholarship Fund, c/o Hingham Institution for Savings, Attn: Jinnie Walsh, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.  

Obituary: Joseph Correia

Joseph Correia, at 75
Joseph Correia, a Hull resident who formerly lived in New Bedford, died Aug. 25, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75. 
Mr. Correia served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Goodyear repairing bus tires for many years. He had a great love for all animals. Always good with his hands, Mr. Correia could fix almost anything. Most of all, he will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. 
Mr. Correia was the beloved husband of Vincent P. Fiore of Hull; they were together for 45 years. Son of the late Mary and Joseph Correia; brother of the late George Correia; he also is survived by several nieces and nephews. 
Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. 
See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Paula L. Vinton

Paula L. Vinton, at 76
Paula L. (McHugh) Vinton of Hull died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 18, at South Shore Hospital from complications from pulmonary fibrosis. She died, surrounded by her loving family and friends, at age 76.
Mrs. Vinton was born in Boston and was graduated from Dorchester High School. After working as a stay-at-home mom for 18 years, she entered the business world at Westinghouse in Hyde Park. In 1978, Mrs. Vinton went to work for FEMA as a disaster site coordinator, traveling throughout the U.S. to disaster sites. She then had the opportunity to enter the telecommunications industry, where she worked for several large companies as a site manager and training instructor. Twenty years ago she was forced into retirement after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Retirement afforded her more time to spend with her family, book clubs, yoga, and her many friends. 
Mrs. Vinton is survived by her husband, Raymond, the boy next door she met at age 12 and to whom she was married for 59 years. She also leaves five children, Paula Vinton and Christine Wynter and her husband, Stanley, all of Hull, Brad Vinton and his wife, Ann, of Norwell, Janet Vinton and her fiancé, Ernesto Caparrotta, of Hull, and Glenn Vinton and his wife, Marianne, of Hingham. She is also survived by eight sisters and brothers: Patricia McHugh and her husband, Steven Best, of Brockton, Christine McHugh of Brockton, Peter McHugh and his wife, Sue, of Canton, Catherine Quigg and her husband, Billy, of Pembroke, Cora McHugh of Milton, John McHugh of Thailand, Paul McHugh and his wife, Christine, of Mansfield, and Virginia Scandlan-Keppler of Canton. Mrs. Vinton was also the proud Nana of Glenn and David of Hingham and Sean and Connor of Norwell; and also leaves 11 nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral Mass on Saturday at St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made in memory of Paula Vinton to support the Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Fund at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116, or online at www.bwhgiving.org, or any other charity of your choice.

Obituary: Edward F. Woods, III

Edward F. Woods, III, at 38
Edward F. Woods, III, of Astoria, NY and Hull, died Aug. 20. He was 38.
Mr. Woods grew up in Scituate, and graduated from Northeastern University. He enjoyed traveling and worked in the hotel industry in Boston and New York. 
Mr. Woods is survived by his parents, Donna L. (Strozewski) and Edward “Ned” F. Woods of Hull; his sister, Jen O’Donnell, her husband Ryan, and nieces Riley, Ashley and Lucy, of Hanover; and his brother, Brian Woods, and his wife, Veronica, of Saint John, USVI. The grandson of Elizabeth and Raymond Strozewski of Hull and the late Edward F. and Louise A. Woods, Mr. Woods also is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. 
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, from 4-8 p.m., in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 South Main St., Cohasset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10 a.m., in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent St., Scituate Harbor. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA. 02130 or to the Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA. 02215. For an online guestbook, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 

Obituary: Nano Rush

Nano Rush, at 67
Nano Rush, 67, friend, sister, and beloved aunt, died peacefully July 31 in Sarasota, Fla. She was surrounded by the love of friends and family at her passing. 
Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School, Simmons College, and Yale University. Ms. Rush had a career in public health administration in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Florida. A proud champion of women’s health and equal rights, she was a politically active progressive for many causes. 
After her retirement, Ms. Rush split her time between Sarasota and Hull. She enjoyed kayaking and was a certified nature guide. She also enjoyed traveling with nieces and nephews on exotic and adventurous trips, volunteering at radio station WSRQ, and volunteering for political campaigns.
Ms. Rush is survived by her brothers: Denis Rush, his wife, Annmarie Peters Rush, and their children, Jonathan Rush and Zachary Rush of Weymouth; Kevin Rush, his wife Sally McCartin Rush, and their children, Alex Rush and Juliana Rush of Quincy; and Timothy Rush of Edgartown. She was also the aunt of Nara Rush and Daniel Rush of Keswick, Va. To honor her memory, donations may be made to the Hull Public Library, Planned Parenthood, or Wellspring of Hull.