Obituary: William F. Henderson III

William F. Henderson III, 75
William F. Henderson III, of Hull, died peacefully at home on July 17. He was 75. 
The son of the late William F. Henderson Jr. and Beatrice A. (Morgan) Henderson, he was the beloved husband of 52 years to Nancy (Kelley) Henderson. He was loving father of Lisa M. Flaherty and her husband, Michael, of Rockland; William D. Henderson and his wife, Jennifer, of Scituate; Patrick K. Henderson and his wife, Trish, of Southington, Conn.; and Julie M. Henderson, of Scituate. He was proud “Grampy” of Michael Flaherty, Ryan Henderson, Kelsey Henderson, Erin Flaherty, Connor Henderson, Alexa Henderson, Abigail Henderson, and James Henderson. 
He was the brother of Daniel M. Henderson and his wife, Serena, of Norwood; Mary B. Henderson and her late wife, Ellen Torpey, of West Yarmouth; John P. Henderson and his wife, Kathy, of Milton; Elizabeth M. Henderson and her husband, Ned Martin, of Schenectady, N.Y.; James A. Henderson and his wife, Kathy, of Randolph; Matthew J. Henderson of Champaign, Ill.; Stephen A. Henderson and his late wife, Carol Lee, of Readville; Phillip W. Henderson and his late wife, Rita, of Pocasset; Sarah Gale and her husband, Malcolm, of Jamaica Plain; and the late George K. Henderson and Roseanne Sullivan and her surviving husband, William Sullivan, of Charlestown, N.H. 
He is also survived by many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws and many dear friends.
Bill earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston State College and his master’s degree in public administration from Suffolk University. He enjoyed a long and successful career in hospital administration and public relations, serving as executive director of the Foundation with Carney Hospital, Quincy City Hospital, and Mattapan Hospital. 
He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a past commander and quartermaster of VFW Hull Post and vice chairman and chairman of DAV Post. 
He was a member of the Hull Board of Registrars and served as the South District president of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Boston. He was a recipient of Cheverus Medal by the Archdiocese of Boston. Faith was central to Bill’s life, and he was an active member of St. Mary’s Parish, Hull.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery. 
See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Barbara C. Ratliff

Barbara C. Ratliff
Barbara C. (Lurie) Ratliff, of Eatonton, Ga., originally from Hull, died July 11.  
Barbara graduated from Hull High School with the class of 1967. She loved going to the beach and playing mahjong and was a member of two book clubs. She was also a great cook.
She a caring and organized woman and will be missed by all who knew her.  
The daughter of the late David and Marilyn (Winn) Lurie, she was the beloved wife of Wade Ratliff, of Eatonton, Ga., and the loving mother of Michael Cabe and his wife, Amanda, of Georgia. 
She was the cherished sister of Gary Lurie and Deborah Lurie and the devoted grandmother of Anderson Crockett and Brendan Cabe. She is also survived by one niece and close cousins.  See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Vanessa Teresa Townsend

Vanessa Teresa Townsend, 46
Vanessa Teresa Townsend, formerly of Hull, lost her battle with cancer and gently fell asleep into eternal rest surrounded by her family and friends. She was 46.
Born in Boston, she lived most of her life in Hull. Vanessa was the daughter of the late Frances DiVendra Viola. She leaves behind her two greatest loves, her sons Christopher Townsend, of Martha’s Vineyard, and Joseph Townsend, of Franklin; her beloved sisters, Danielle Lavoie and her husband, Andre, of Hingham, and Lilla Moore and her husband, Joshua, of Quincy; and her brothers Michael Viola and his wife, Kristen, of Norwell, and Richard Viola, of Hull. She also leaves her grandmother, Mama Teresa DiVendra, of Weymouth, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews with whom she shared close relationships. 
Vanessa loved music; you could often find her with her headphones on singing along loudly. Spending time with family and friends was her greatest joy. She will always be fondly remembered for her infectious laughter and her enormous loving heart.
Calling hours will be held for relatives and friends on Thursday, July 15, from 4-8 p.m., at the Downing Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St. Hingham. Interment will be held at a later date, at the family cabin in upstate New York.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Jimmy Fund for Childhood Cancer. https://www.jimmyfund.org/ways-to-give/memorial-and-tribute-gifts/
For additional information and online guest book, go to www.downingchapel.com 

Obituary: Florence M. Ely

Florence M. Ely, 77
Florence M. Ely, of Scituate, passed away at home in Scituate on July 12 after a long illness. She was 77.
She was the beloved wife of Wallace D. Ely for 56 years; mother of Chrisann Ely, of Scituate, and Beth Schwarz and her husband, Paul Schwarz, also of Scituate; sister of Peter Mehegan (Julianne), of Scituate; Paula Weeks (Chris), of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and David Mehegan) (Julianne), of Hingham; grandmother of Jackson Schwarz, Marley Schwarz, Max Schwarz, and Nicolas Guarnieri, of Scituate.
Born in Boston on Nov. 23, 1943, she moved to Scituate at age 7. She married Wally in 1965, and they raised a beautiful family in what she lovingly called their “starter house” on 4th Avenue.
A graduate of Bridgewater State College, she was a treasured special needs teacher at Cohasset High School for more than three decades, where she helped generations of grateful students overcome individual challenges. 
Florence was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, teacher, neighbor, friend, crafter, gardener, and volunteer.
Friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, July 19, at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Nativity, 1 Kent St, Scituate, on Tuesday, July 20, at 10 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, please make gifts in Florence’s memory to Friends of the Paragon Carousel Inc., P.O. Box 100, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Arnold J. Cecchi

Arnold J. Cecchi, 90
Arnold J. Cecchi, of Norfolk, formerly of Cambridge and Hull, died peacefully on July 3. He was 90.
He was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late RoseAnn (LaRiccia) Cecchi, who passed away on March 11, 2020, and devoted father to Judith C. Kehoe and her husband, Kerry S. Kehoe, of Wellesley; and Susan C. Siegel and her husband, Thomas F. Siegel III, of Norfolk. 
He was the adoring grandfather to Owen, Hali, Colin, Gunnar, and Lauren and loving uncle to David Granai, James Rancatore, Elaine Rancatore, Paul Rancatore, Lisa Cerci, and Laura Julien. He was the brother of the late Rita Rancatore and beloved friend to caregivers Mary Lyons, of Norwood, and Sue Spear, of Millis.
Born on June 9, 1931, in South Boston, he was a graduate of Burdett College and had been owner of the Genoa Delicatessen in North Cambridge and Dad’s Place in Hull. 
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.
Arnie was an avid gardener, wine enthusiast, and cigar aficionado. His favorite times were spent on the beach beside his beloved RoseAnn. His greatest joys were his grandchildren, cheering them on at their sporting events and teaching them to play poker. 
A funeral Mass and Celebration of Life for both Arnold and RoseAnn will be held on Thursday, July 8, at 9:30 a.m., in St. Paul Church, 502 Washington St., Wellesley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
An online guestbook is at gfdoherty.com.

Obituary: Rosemary A. Bonanno

Rosemary A. Bonanno, 87
Rosemary A. Bonanno, of Cambridge, died at Massachusetts General Hospital on June 20. She was 87.
Born in Cohasset on Oct. 11, 1933, and the third of four children of Catherine and Santo Bonanno, she graduated from Hingham High School in 1951 and from Radcliffe College, Harvard University, in 1955.   
She worked as a researcher at Children’s Hospital and at several other health care settings during her 50-year career.  
Rosemary was passionate about travel, family, friends, and Italian food, and she dedicated her leisure time to enjoying them all, often together. 
She leaves her niece Alyson Farrell, nephews Stephen Bonanno, Michael Bonanno, Philip Koch, and Erec Koch, and many beloved cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers, Russell C. and Sante A. Bonanno, and her sister, Frances A. Koch.
A graveside ceremony will be held at Hingham Center Cemetery, on School Street in Hingham, on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m.

Memorial Service: Terrance Surles

Terrance Surles, 66
Terrance (Terry) Surles, of Hull, died at the Royal Nursing Home in Norwell on May 8, 2019 at the age of 66, after a long battle with liver cancer.
Born in North Carolina, Terry moved to Cambridge in 1967, at the height of the so-called hippie movement. As a talented musician and drummer, he quickly became embedded in the Boston music scene where he performed with many bands at many venues. He loved music and used his talent to travel the country performing wherever he could.
In 1997, Terry settled in Hull and became employed by the town’s Department of Public Works where he enjoyed working until 2009. During that time, he continued playing drums with a number of bands throughout the South Shore, including gigs at Hull’s popular venue, The C Note. His own band, Terry and the Pirates, played jazz, blues, country, folk, and rock and roll.
Terry was predeceased by his parents, John and Madeline (Purvis) Surles, as well as by his brother, Philip, and his sister, Phyllis. He was known as a kind, gentle soul who leaves behind no family but many friends with fond memories.
Terry’s service will be for all who wish to attend. It will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at the Hull Village Cemetery, 5 Nantasket Ave., at the Columbarium on the side of the hill overlooking the town he loved. Please join in celebrating Terry’s life with a few readings from members of the South Shore Baptist Church where Terry found his faith.
As an expression of remembrance, memorial contributions can be made directly to any Rockland Trust branch to “The C Note Benefit Fund”; as well, contributions can be mailed to the South Shore Baptist Church Deacon Fund, 578 Main St., Hingham, MA 02043. Both funds were very dear to Terry’s heart

Obituary: Adele Elizabeth Innis

Adele Elizabeth Innis, 87
Adele Elizabeth Innis, of Ocala, Fla., died on June 5 at her residence. She was 87.
Adele was born on Aug. 5, 1933, in Rockville, Conn., to Herbert Dreher and Adele Rough Dreher. She was predeceased by her parents and later by her husband, George, in 1990.
She is survived by one brother, Herbert Draher, of Natick; two daughters, Adele (late Eugene) Dunne, of Santa Fe, N.M., and Leslie (Hugh) Reid, of Pace, Fla.; and two sons, Earl (Teresa) Innis, of Pen Yan, N.Y., and Charles (Kristyn) Innis, of Hanson. She also leaves seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  
Adele enjoyed quilting and rugmaking.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at Hull Village Cemetery.
The family has entrusted out-of-state funeral arrangements to Roberts Funeral Homes East Chapel, Ocala, Fla., and in state to the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel. Visit www.DowningChapel.com for the guestbook.

Funeral Mass: Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes

Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, 86
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 208 Samoset Ave., in Hull on June 26 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the life of Natalie Jean McKeon- Barnes.
Natalie, a retired registered nurse, died on Sept. 8, 2020, in Greensboro, N.C. She was 86. 
She is survived by her sons, Thomas McKeon, Stephen McKeon, and Michael McKeon; her stepdaughters, Sandra Hume, Kerry Creed, and Kristin Connelly; nine grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. 
Spreading of her ashes will be private. 

Obituary: Kathy Gould

Kathy Gould, 77
Kathy (Wonson) Gould, formerly of Gloucester, died peacefully on May 27. She was 77.
She was a brave and uncomplaining survivor who carried on in spite of the challenges of declining health.
Born in Gloucester to the late Russell and Mary (Pinky) Wonson, Kate was a graduate of Gloucester High School and Chamberlain Junior College in Boston.
For most of her life, she was employed as a retail store decorator, working for such notable companies as Franklin Simon, Jordan Marsh, Gimbel Brothers, and John Wannamaker. 
Kate was an extraordinarily talented woman, who, with her decorating skills, transformed simple spaces into visions of beauty and timeless design. As a seamstress, she could whip up a classic outfit for herself or a princess dress for her daughter, Lauren. And you were a lucky guest if she invited you to dine on any of her home-cooked gourmet meals –  tutoring courtesy of Pinky Wonson or Julia Child.
At Jordan Marsh, Kate met her husband of 46 years, Laurence Gould, and spent the following years living in Beverly, Philadelphia, Lake Hill, N.Y., and Cromwell, Conn.
She is survived by her husband; her sister, Anne Curry, and her husband, John, of Beverly; her sister, Erin Celata, and her husband, Phillip, of Fairport, N.Y.; and her brother, Scott Wonson, and his wife, Jodi. She leaves her sisters-in-law, Suzanne Nicholson and Betsy Turco, and her husband, Dan, all of Gloucester; and her brother in-law, Randy Gould, and his wife, Marie; and her sister in-law, Donna McLean, and her husband Bill, all of Hull. 
She also is survived by a host of friends, cousins, nephews, nieces, uncles, and aunts, including Barbara Douglas and Margaret Kennefick, of Gloucester. Kate was predeceased by her daughter, Lauren, the wife of Daniel Nunez of Pasadena, Texas; her brothers Todd, Russell, and Guy Wonson; and her sister Mary Lou Wonson, all of Gloucester.
A private family gathering will be held this month to celebrate Kate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be in her name to the Trustees of the Reservation-Castle Hill on the Crane Estate.

Obituary: William T. Galligan

William T. Galligan, age 84, of Hull passed away June 2nd at the Harbor House in Hingham.
Born and raised in Boston he graduated from Cathedral High School and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a Highway Contractor for the City of Boston where he was a member of AFSCME Union Local #93 in Boston.
Bill was a staunch supporter of ARC and VinFen, was an avid Boston Sports fan, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 4865 in Hull.
Beloved husband of the late Philomena M. (Naughton). Father of Lisa M. Galligan of OR, Paul J. Galligan of Weymouth, John P. Galligan of Hull, and the late William C. and Mary Kathleen Galligan. Brother of the late Edward and John Galligan.
Funeral service at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Monday morning at 11:30 am. Visiting hour prior to the service Monday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Burial Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Veteran United States Navy. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to VinFen at www.vinfen.org or to the American Diabetes Assn at www.diabetes.org. Please see alfreddthomas.com

Obituary: Jon Michael Gilman Naughton

Jon Michael Gilman Naughton, 76
Jon Michael Gilman Naughton of Hull, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22 after a multi-year battle with illness. He was 76.
Born in Milton on September 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Roger and Edna (McLaughlin) Naughton and husband and love of Donna Jean (Haggerty) for 48 years. Mr. Naughton was the brother of the late Maureen (Naughton) Ledwell, Karen Beth Naughton, and Charles C. Gilman.
Known as “Juan Miguel” and “Jon Jon” to his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, Mr. Naughton worked as a service representative with Eastman Kodak until his retirement in 2003. He also was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast.
At Mr. Naughton’s request, visiting hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mr. Naughton’s graveside service on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Hull Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Mr. Naughton’s name to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences

In Remembrance: Lauren Victoria Gould

In Remembrance: Lauren Victoria Gould 1985 - 2017
Lauren Victoria Gould, the daughter of Laurence and Kate (Wonson) Gould of Agawam, and the wife of Daniel Nunez of Pasadena, Texas, passed into the hands of our Lord in Heaven on May 31, 2017.
She joined her paternal grandparents, Laurence and Phyllis Gould of Hull, her maternal grandparents, Russell and Mary (Pinkie) Wonson of Gloucester, and her second cousin, Robert Larsen of Hull.
Ms. Gould was born in Abington, Penn., and was raised in Cromwell, Conn., where she graduated from the Cromwell schools, the International Institute of Cosmetology and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Ms. Gould briefly taught cosmetology, and later worked in public relations for radio station 104.1-FM in Glastonbury.     
Ms. Gould married Daniel Nunez at Beauport in Gloucester in July of 2013, and the couple lived in Houston and Pasadena, where Ms. Gould worked in public relations for country station 93Q, and as a campaign manager for the Texas Democratic National Party.
Ms. Gould’s friendly, loving and caring nature, bigger-than-life personality, and hilarious sense of humor endeared her to everyone she met.  Her comments on Facebook regarding incompetent politicians and temperamental celebrities were enjoyed by her many followers. She loved her friends and co-workers, and especially adored her many relatives.
In spite of having older parents who raised her to appreciate the classic singers, such as Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, and Perry Como (his version of “With a Song in My Heart” was one of her favorites), Ms. Gould could not get enough of Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Morrissey, or Green Day, among others.
Ms. Gould is greatly missed by her parents, and her aunt and uncle, Marie and Randy Gould of Hull Village. She is fondly remembered by a host of Gould and Wonson aunts, uncles and cousins, and by her wonderful husband, Daniel, and his family.
‘Til we meet again...
“But I always knew, I would live life through, with a song in my heart for you.”

Obituary: Pasquale Truglia

Pasquale Truglia, 88
Pasquale Truglia, of Hull, died on May 13. He was 88. 
Patsy, as many knew him, left this world as he lived it – laughing, battling, and finding joy wherever it be. His death came after a long, full life. 
Born in Palermiti, Italy, he survived war-torn Italy during WW II. He then crossed the Atlantic as a teen to start a new life, going on to live in Hull for more than 50 years. Along with his devoted wife of 63 years, Antonietta, he raised two loving daughters. 
In 1991, Pasquale overcame a battle with a brain tumor, to live on in health for 30 more years, seeing his five adoring grandchildren grow and enjoy their time with him.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Pasquale. He loved working outdoors, landscaping and helping his wife with her plush garden. He loved the company of loved ones, playing games like bocce and horseshoes while telling stories. 
His uncanny ability to find happiness in the little things in life is to be envied, as a smile was never far from his face. 
Survived by wife Antonietta, daughters Maria and Josie, sons-in-law Rosario and Domenic, and five grandchildren, Pasquale Truglia leaves a legacy of love and strength.
Burial will be private. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Charles Bernard Gold

Charles Bernard Gold, 74 
Charles Bernard Gold, of Marco Island, Fla., formerly of Hull, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 8. He was 74.
Born in Boston on Feb. 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Samuel and Eleanor (Casey) Gold. Charles was raised in Hull and attended local schools. He graduated high school with the class of 1965. 
His career was with Blue Cross Blue Shield as a data center manager. He enjoyed his work and the relationships he built throughout the years.
Charlie had many passions, his family being number one. Always present, never missing his son’s hockey games or daughter’s activities, he was the perfect Dad. A close second was his love for the New England Patriots. Watching all the Patriots’ Super Bowls with his family by his side brought him great joy. 
He enjoyed many sports and was a good athlete. Whether it was softball, tennis, pickle ball, racquetball, he enjoyed them all.
He also enjoyed history and traveled with his wife to Civil War sites throughout the country. One of his favorite trips was traveling to Europe aboard the HMS Queen Mary.
Charlie made friends everywhere he went. Whether it was his childhood friends, friends from work, or friends made from his children’s activities, his big heart and great sense of humor made him an easy person to love.
Music was always important to Charlie. He spent several summers working at Meadowbrook in Gilford, N.H., an outdoor concert venue where he worked with his daughter and made many friends. One of his fondest memories was working as the private driver for musician Carlos Santana.
Charlie was dealt many health challenges over the years, but he soldiered on and refused to let them get the best of him. His strength and courage were as big as his heart.
Charles was the beloved husband of Maureen E. (Cooper) Gold. The two married on Oct. 9, 1965, in Boston, and together they shared 56 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Emma M. Womack and her spouse, Sam, of New Hampshire, and Darrin C. Gold and his partner, Alice Liao, of Boston. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Sandra Munn and Linda Foley. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, May 21, from 9-10 a.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham.
His livestream funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. To view the livestream, visit Charles’ obituary: www.keohane.com/services/charles-bernard-gold/. Interment is private. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Charles’ name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or Salvation Army, 6 Baxter St., Quincy, MA 02169. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Irving Kalish

Irving Kalish, 87 
Irving Kalish, a retired pharmacist, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 10. He was 87.
A graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Irving had worked as a pharmacist for his entire career at several pharmacies, including Brooks Pharmacy and locally at Nantasket Pharmacy.
He was a treasured member of Temple Israel and Temple Beth Sholom, of Hull, where he was a past president and lay leader for decades. He was proud to rededicate himself at his second bar mitzvah in 2014. 
Irving was a true tzaddik – a righteous man. He faithfully served his customers, his temple, and his community with a quiet and unassuming dedication. To all, he was kind and generous. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Like any true mensch, he demurred when called on.
Irving is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Judith Rosenfield Kalish, and his children, Sheryl Sacharoff and her husband, Alex, of Oviedo, Fla., Neal Kalish and his wife, Lisa, of Manhattan, and Cindy Kalish and her wife, Martha, of Chelmsford. He leaves his grandchildren, Justin, Cory, Hannah, AnaBella, Andrew, Harrison, Nicholas, and Samuel. He is also survived by his sister, Elaine, of Long Island, and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, funeral attendance was limited. Services were livestreamed on Wednesday, May 12, and burial followed at Sharon Memorial Park. 
Donations in Irving’s memory can be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Jeffrey A. Lilja

Jeffrey A. Lilja, 41
Jeffrey A. Lilja, of Hull, died on April 18. He was 41. 
Jeffrey was born in Norwood on May 29, 1979, to Linda Nordblom and Mark Lilja. After moving in 1990 to Hull with her two sons, Linda met and married Robert Tuscher and they became a family.
Jeffrey enjoyed working in carpentry and masonry, music and dancing, and especially techno music. He also enjoyed fishing and cooking with his family. One of his favorite pastimes was working out at the gym. 
He was a kind and loving person, full of life, and he loved having fun. There was never a dull moment with Jeffrey, from filleting and skinning fish on his parents’ front lawn to forgetting about the steaks he was cooking, which ended up beautifully burnt to a crisp. 
He was the person to give you a hard time for no other reason than to give you a hard time. He loved with all his heart, lived like every day was the last, and laughed like there was no tomorrow.
Jeffrey is survived by his parents, Linda and Robert Tuscher, of Hull; his father, Mark Lilja, of Arizona; his brother, Kristopher, of Braintree; his fiancé, Kristine Kozdra, of Hull;  his children, Elizabeth and Elijah, of Hull, and Alyshia Kozdra of Methuen; and his grandparents, Dorothy and Eric Kempainen. He was the beloved “Uncle Crunchy” of Taryn, Jacey, Karysa, and Catie Lilja, of Braintree. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.  
Services were held at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel on April 25; a private burial service was scheduled for a later date at the Westwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jeffrey’s beneficiary fund, which has been opened at Rockland Trust for his two children, Elizabeth and Elijah.
For online condolences and additional information, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Patricia Ann Downing

Patricia Ann Downing, 85
Patricia Ann (Stewart) Ronan Downing, of Hull, died on April 30 in the comfort of her own home. She was 85.
Patricia was the daughter of Frank and Lillian (McCormack) Stewart. She was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Ronan, her sister Carol Foley, her brothers Paul, James, John, Thomas, Frank and survived by her dear husband William J. Downing Jr.
She leaves behind her beloved children, Richard Ronan, Christine McCarthy, Elizabeth Ronan, Mary Kavanaugh, and Patricia Anzalone. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Linda Kerr, Laurie Tangaro, William Downing III, and Christine Stevens. Her beautiful grandchildren will forever miss her: Mikey, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Kyle, Patrick, Ryan, Kevin, Kristina, Connor, Rachel, and Christopher. Also, her loving stepgrandchildren: Nick Jonathan, Scotty, Megan, Kala, Courtney, and Elizabeth, and, not to be forgotten, her adoring 15 great- and stepgreat-grandchildren. Also bereaved are her sister, Maryann Kelly, and her brother, Mike Stewart. 
Patricia was a diligent caterer and function manager for the IBEW Function Hall and proudly worked at the HUB Folding Box Co. for many years.
She leaves us surrounded by many who will keep her in their memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patricia’s name to the South Shore VNA and Hospice.
For additional information and the online guestbook, please visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Judith Rae Stone

Judith Rae Stone, 81
Judith Rae Stone of Hull, MA, entered into rest on May 5, 2021 at the age of 81.
Born in Ohio, Judith was the daughter of the late Irving Stone and Molly (Katz) Stone Meisler.
Beloved mother of Scott Springer and his wife Gretchen, and Ilene Springer. Cherished grandmother of Chloe and Preston Springer.  Loving longtime companion of Paul Stevelman. Dear sister of Neal Stone and the late Alan Stone. Aunt of Michelle Kochen.
Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
Due to current restrictions in attendance, a private graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 9th at Sharon Memorial Park, but will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM at the following link: www.distantlink.com/stanetskycanton.html.
Please visit www.stanetskycanton.com for further details.

Obituary: Douglas Crowley

Douglas Crowley, 28
Douglas Crowley, of Weymouth, died unexpectedly on March 4. He was 28.
Doug was sensitive, kind, brilliant, gregarious, and hilariously funny. He attended Hingham Public Schools and was deemed a National Merit Scholar based on his Scholastic Aptitude Test.
He was a prolific writer from an early age; he wrote his first short story when he was 10. When he was 12, he knew enough Spanish to help some folks on the MBTA with directions. He later became nearly fluent and used his Spanish language skills in a number of jobs, including his position at Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, where he was adept at explaining the labyrinthian intricacies of health insurance coverage to his customers.
Doug also worked his way up as a server in fine dining, getting his start with the Eatwell Inc. restaurants – Tosca, Cafe Tosca, and Stars Restaurant in Hingham. He moved to Manhattan at age 21 and worked at several Michelin-rated restaurants.
Doug was equally comfortable in conversations with his colleagues at the front and back of the house, as well as the occasional celebrities and political bigwigs whom he waited on. On his days off, he took artful photographs of the people and architecture around the city.
Most importantly, Doug was empathic. He was a fierce supporter of the underdog or anyone who seemed to be suffering. Just before he died, Doug was planning to return to college and, eventually, law school.
Anyone who ever engaged in friendly arguments with him would have endorsed this plan.
Doug was the beloved brother of Cynthia Crowley, of Burlington, Vt. He was the cherished son of Karyn Donahue, of Somerville, formerly of Hull; and Richard Crowley, of North Weymouth. He was the beloved grandson of Ameila Crowley, of North Weymouth, and Alice Donahue, of Quincy. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral and celebration of Doug's life was held on March 11.
Doug struggled recently with the disease of opioid addiction. If you knew Doug, or you or someone you know has struggled with the awful scourge of opioid addiction, please consider making a donation, in Doug's memory, to www.learn2cope.org, a nonprofit support network that offers education, resources, peer support, and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.