Obituary: John F. Roche

John F. Roche, at 70
John F. Roche died March 25 at age 70. 
Mr. Roche was a Hull resident for 40-plus years and a graduate of Hull High School. He was a man of many trades, starting his career as a union steamfitter and ending his career working for the carpenters union as a pile driver with Local No. 56.
Mr. Roche took an interest in many hobbies. He spent his better days working on anything with a motor and building computers, gardening, fishing, pistol shooting, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren. Mr. Roche believed in taking every opportunity to teach himself, as well as others. 
He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association and was an avid target shooter at the Braintree Rifle/Pistol Club. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many. 
He was the beloved husband of Mary Granger Roche of Hull; loving father of Keri Daniel and her husband, Cary, of Germantown, Md.; Kelli Eriksson and her husband, Mark, of Hagerstown, Md.; Nadina Cheney and her husband, Russ, and Jenny Roche and her companion, Bryan Cyr, all of Rockland, and the late Lisa Roche. 
He was the brother of Robert Roche and his wife, Jackie, and Jean Thomas, all of Hull; Brian Roche, of Kingston; and the late Sheila Roche. He was cherished Pop Pop of Tyler and Erin Daniel and RJ, Ryan, and Ryder Cheney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. His funeral service will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.myjimmyfundpage.org/give/johnroche at the Dana- Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Marlene B. Andler

Marlene B. Andler
Marlene B. (Kover) Andler, of Hingham, died Sunday.
Mrs. Andler was smart, fun, and inventive. She designed and made clothing for her family, loved to dance, and was an avid reader. She attended Jeremiah Burke High School and kept close relationships with other Jerries’ Girls. She was a graduate of Fisher College. 
Mrs. Andler started her career as a secretary and was shortly promoted to vice president of sales for an international company. 
Devoted daughter of the late Morris and Charlotte (Rosenfeld) Kover, and sister of the late Barry Kover, she was the beloved mother of Harriet and Patrick Guiney, Marjorie Andler-Moisan, Stacey and Charles Urdang, all of Hull, and David Andler and Ann Naughton of Braintree. She was Nana to Evan and Jason Urdang, Jacob Moisan, and Charlotte and Thomas Guiney. Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Friends of Hull Public Library, PO Box 894, Hull, MA 02045 or to Temple Beth Sholom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. 

Obituary: Earl F. Small Jr.

Earl F. Small Jr., at 57
Earl F. Small Jr., of Hull, died March 15 after a long illness. He was 57.
A lifelong Hull resident, Mr. Small worked in masonry and construction for his uncle, Matt Muncy, for many years. 
As a youngster, Mr. Small loved to skate and play hockey, which he learned to do at the Village pond. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing, whether from shore or while boatingHe also enjoyed family outings to Foxwoods. 
He was the son of the late Veronica and Earl Small Sr. and was predeceased by a sister, Janice. 
Mr. Small is survived by two daughters, Melissa and Kaitlin; sisters Beth Small and Cheryl White, both of Hull, and Carol Clark of California; and a brother, Kevin Small, of Hull. He also leaves many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 31, from 1-4 p.m. at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. Interment will be private. 
For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Marilyn Lee

Marilyn Lee, at 79
Beautiful and loving mother, sister, and grandmother Marilyn Lee (Mee Lun Chin Lee), of Hull, passed away peacefully on March 5 at age 79.
Mrs. Lee, a longtime resident of Hull, was a restaurateur with her parents, Albert and Ting Sin Chin; her late husband, Benny Lee; and her older sister, Mabel Lee, and Mabel’s late husband, John Ming Lee. They all worked at the family-owned Sar Ho Village, a Chinese food restaurant located at the corner of Nantasket Avenue and K Street.  
Shortly before Sar Ho closed, Marilyn and Benny Lee became the owners of Al’s Spaghetti House, which they operated for 12 years. Later, the couple each worked at the famous cymbal manufacturer, Zildjian, before retiring in 2011.
Mrs. Lee loved gardening. She especially loved red and yellow roses, peonies, and tulips. 
She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Cooper; sons Henry Lee and Larry Lee; son-in-law Thomas Cooper; two grandsons, Matthew and Alex Cooper; a sister, Mee Har Chin (Mabel Lee); and three nephews, Philip, Kenny, and Joseph Lee.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 22, from 5-8 p.m., at Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock St., Quincy. Her funeral will be held at Deware from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Procession to Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree will follow.

Obituary: Susanne Duncan

Susanne Duncan, at 69
Susanne Duncan, of Quincy, formerly of Hull, died March 15 at age 69.
Ms. Duncan was a medical claims representative for many years until her retirement. She loved the Red Sox and the Patriots and also enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. 
She was the mother of Denise Kaplan and her husband, Robert, of Hull, and the grandmother of Julia Kaplan. She was the loving companion to Thomas Kelley, of Quincy, and daughter of the late Peter and Olga (Roman) Duncan.  
Funeral services will be private. 
Memorial donations may be made to The Quincy Animal Shelter, 56 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169. 
For additional information and online guestbook, please go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Edmund Kuylesza

Edmund Kuylesza, at 66
Edmund Kulesza, 66, of Hull, died March 8 at the Harbor View Nursing Center in Cohasset after a long illness. 
Mr. Kulesza was born in Boston and was a graduate of Charlestown High School. He was a master electrician, working for General Electric. Later in his career, he owned and operated Kulesza Brothers Corp. 
He was a member of the N.E. Roofing Contractors Association and the Port Norfolk Yacht Club in Dorchester. 
He was the beloved husband of Annette A. (Thoresen) Kulesza and the devoted father of Christine Kulesza, married to David Peckham of Braintree. He was the adored grandfather of Rebecca and Elizabeth. 
He was the brother of Dennis Kulesza, of Milton; Beverly Cefail, of Quincy; Elaine Kelley, of Florida; Donna Kittle, of Florida; and Cheryl Penachio and her husband Joseph, of Peabody. 
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be sent to the Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.

Obituary: Kathleen T. Hernberg

Kathleen T. Hernberg, at 85
Kathleen T. (McCormick) Hernberg, of Hull, died March 5 at the age of 85. 
Mrs. Hernberg worked as a paraprofessional for the Cohasset public schools for many years. 
She was the wife of the late Donald J. (“Red”) Hernberg and the loving mother of Gael Rosen, of Hull; J. Thomas Hernberg, of Las Vegas, Nev.; Neil Hernberg and his wife, Elizabeth, of Hingham; Diane Hoffses and her husband, Brian, of Hull; and the late Paula Hernberg. 
Mrs. Hernberg also was the cherished grandmother of Geoff and Drew Rosen and Addy, Harry, J.D., and Coco Hernberg. 
Services were held on Wednesday, with private burial in Liberty Plain Cemetery, Hingham

Obituary: Janet P. Lee

Janet P. Lee, at 51
Janet P. Lee died Feb. 23. She was 51.
Ms. Lee worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital as a cardiology office administrator for more than 30 years. 
She was an avid sports fan, especially for Boston teams, and enjoyed summer weather and spending time on the beach. 
Her family was her main passion in life; she hosted holidays and often cooked family dinners. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. 
She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Mary Lee and the loving sister of William Lee Jr., of Hull; James Lee and his partner, Patricia Kelly, of Braintree; Joseph Lee and his wife, Effie, of Weymouth; Daniel Lee of Hull; Erin Lee and her partner, Brian More, of Hull; Bridget Sullivan and her husband, John, of Rockland; and the late Kelley Lee. 
Ms. Lee was the cherished niece of Carol Cutone, Robert Dowd, and Florence Peters; caring godmother of Gabrielle Lee; and devoted aunt of Kenny Francis and many other nieces and nephews. She also is survived by many dear friends.
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Road, Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701.

Obituary: Holly Hadfield

Holly Hadfield, at 67
Holly Brown Hadfield, 67, of Hull, formerly of East Berlin, Conn., died peacefully on the evening of Feb. 22, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family. 
She was a daughter of the late Dorothy M. (Northrop) and Stanton P. Brown Sr. 
Mrs. Hadfield had a lifelong love of the arts and thoroughly enjoyed painting and sketching by the sea, although her most cherished times were those spent in the company of her loving family and friends. 
She was the devoted mother of Kristina Hadfield and her partner, Brian Washburn, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; Sarah Freel and her husband, Stephen, of Braintree; Katherine Asadoorian and her husband, John, of Methuen; and the late Amy Hadfield. 
She was the dear sister of Stanton Brown Jr. of Storrs, Conn.; Nancy Brown of Amston Lake, Conn.; Marcia Brown and her husband, Brian King, of Hull; and the late Susan Brown. She was also the cherished grandmother of Danielle Monighetti and her husband, Kyle, Zachary Cord, Meghan Freel, Stephen Freel, and Emma Asadoorian. 
Mrs. Hadfield is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and many good friends, including her former husband, Robert. 
Her funeral will take place on Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Hamel Funeral Care & Cremation Service of Massachusetts, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center. Interment will be private. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dogs in Harmony, P.O. Box 255, Winchester, TN 37398, or to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Obituary: Phyllis M. Dixon

Phyllis M. Dixon, at 94
Phyllis May (Kitfield) Dixon, of Westford, formerly of Hull, died Feb. 21 after a long illness. She was 94.
Mrs. Dixon was born and raised in Cambridge. She lived in Arlington for more than 20 years. In 1978, she and her husband moved to Hull, where they were both very active members of St. Nicholas United Methodist Church for many years.
Mrs. Dixon enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a wonderful woman who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was the beloved wife of the late Chadbourne R. Dixon; loving mother of Donna Dixon of Casselberry, Fla.; Linda Dixon of Sanbornton, N.H.; Bruce Dixon and his wife, Marie, of Billerica; Ralph Dixon and his wife, Lucinda, of Hull; and Robert Dixon and his wife, Karen, of Monkton, Vt. She was the sister of H. Robert Kitfield of Lexington and the late Janet Kitfield; and was the cherished grandmother of nine, and the great-grandmother of 12.
At the family’s request, services will be private. For online condolences, visit www.downingchapel.com. 

Obituary: Beatrice Pattavina Sloan

Beatrice Pattavina Sloan, at 83
Beatrice Pattavina Sloan of Hull, formerly of Duxbury and Weymouth, died Feb. 14, after a period of failing health. She was 83. 
Mrs. Sloan adored her family and cherished the time they spent together. Their fondest memories were at Saquish Beach in Duxbury, where they enjoyed boating, bonfires, fishing, clam digging, and swimming. She was a widow at age 50, which started a new chapter in her life involving travel to Spain, France, and beyond. A community-minded person, she was instrumental in the efforts to keep the carousel in Hull and was a member of the Duxbury, Weymouth, and Hull Garden Clubs.  
Education was paramount and Mrs. Sloan excelled in her studies at Regis College, then at Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. 
She enjoyed being a mentor to so many and was always looking for ways to give back and help people accomplish their goals.
A fan of live music, she enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, Luciano Pavarotti, Lyle Lovett, and Chris Botti.  
Mrs. Sloan will be remembered as a true original who loved life, laughter, and music. 
Beloved wife of the late Hugh J. Sloan, Jr.; loving mother of Alice Sloan of Hull and Hugh J. Sloan, III and his wife, Debbie, of California; sister of Terese D’Urso and her husband, Nino, of Cohasset, Catherine Pattavina of Quincy, and the late Dr. Vincent Pattavina and Dante Pattavina. Mrs. Sloan also leaves her sister in law, Josephine Pattavina; several nieces and nephews; her cat, Rocky, and her grandcats, Bella and Junior. 
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to D.O.V.E., PO Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269 or to the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless, 73 Buffum St., Lynn, MA 01902. 

Obituary: Tyler Gabriel

Tyler Gabriel, at 22
Tyler Gabriel of Hull, an Afghanistan veteran who served with the U.S. Army First Calvary Division, lost his battle with addiction Feb. 5. He was 22.
Mr. Gabriel was the husband of Erin K. McGurl-Gabriel; the son of Suzanne Wisehart and the late Michael Gabriel Sr.; and the godson of Patrick Finn of Hull. He also leaves his siblings: Michael Gabriel Jr., Chelsie Gabriel, and Nathan Sweeney. He will be missed by many cousins, aunts, and uncles, as well as his niece, Emma Gabriel.
Services have been held. To offer online condolences, visit www.keohane.com. 
Memorial service Sunday for Tyler T. Gabriel
A memorial funeral service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 4 at Hull Village Cemetery for Tyler T. Gabriel, 22, who lost his battle with addiction Feb. 5.
Mr. Gabriel was a U.S. Army veteran, who served as a scout with the Third Cavalry Division in Afghanistan.
Mr. Gabriel was the husband of Erin K. McGurl-Gabriel; the son of Suzanne Wisehart and the late Michael Gabriel Sr.; and the godson of Patrick Finn of Hull. He also leaves his siblings: Michael Gabriel Jr., Chelsie Gabriel, and Nathan Sweeney. He will be missed by many cousins, aunts, and uncles, as well as his niece, Emma Gabriel.
Family members, veterans, and friends are invited to the ceremony and inurnment on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Hull Village Cemetery columbarium. A celebration of his life will follow, at the Paragon Grill at the Nantasket Beach Resort.

Obituary: Christina Temple

Christina Temple, at 81
Christina (Brietenberger) Temple, 81, died peacefully at the Fitchburg Gardens on the morning of Feb. 5. 
Mrs. Temple was born in Germany. She worked as a chef at Anastos Corner Café in Hull for 50 years, retiring at age 74. Her customers were like family, and she loved seeing smiles on their faces. Cooking was her passion, but when she was not at the restaurant, you could find her working in her garden, planting vegetables and the delicate flowers she loved. 
Mrs. Temple was a dog lover, but she also loved animals of all kinds. She was selfless and always put animals before herself. She was a very strong woman who loved her family, friends, and life itself. 
She leaves a daughter, Joannie Myers, and her fiancé, Kevin Kessinger, of Rockland; a brother, Arnold Brietenberger, of Germany; and her grandchildren, Andrew Thomas, and his wife, Leah, and Angela Keene, all of Fitchburg; and Ryan Thomas, of Rockland. 
Funeral services have been held. Mrs. Temple was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, George Temple, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MSPCA, Attn: Donations, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Online condolences may be made at www.keohane.com.

Obituary: Inez Silverstein

Inez Silverstein, at 87
Inez R. (Goodman) Silverstein, of Palm Beach and Hull, died peacefully on Friday morning, Feb. 9, at the age of 87. 
Mrs. Silverstein was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Werman) Goodman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jacob “Jack” Silverstein, and her son, Peter Silverstein. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Silverstein, of London; Marilyn Silverstein and her partner, Nancy Radner, of Watertown; her son, Donald Silverstein, of Kensington, Md.; and three grandchildren: Alison, Tanya, and Amanda. 
Funeral services have been held. Mrs. Silverstein was interred at Sharon Memorial Park. 
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Obituary: William J. O’Leary

William J. O’Leary, at 90
William J. O’Leary, of Hull and a longtime resident of Cohasset, died Feb. 11, after suffering a stroke. He was 90.
Mr. O’Leary served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had a long and storied career with the U.S. Postal Service, beginning with the Railway Mail Service and retiring as a postal inspector with the Boston division. 
As a postal inspector, he investigated many and varied cases. His contributions toward solving one case, which involved the hijacking of a postal truck in metropolitan Boston and the shooting of an MDC police officer during the ensuing chase, are depicted in the book “ShotGunned,” written by that officer, Dana Owen. 
Mr. O’Leary met Patricia McDermott in Elmira, N.Y., and they were married in 1949. They raised a family of six children, volunteering their time and effort at Elmira Catholic churches and various civic organizations before relocating their family to Manchester, N.H., and then Cohasset. 
After his retirement, Bill, Pat, and their son Dan spent many years enjoying the company of family and friends on the South Shore, at Waneta Lake in New York, and in Englewood, Fla. 
Mr. O’Leary was predeceased by his wife, son Daniel, and an infant daughter, Eileen. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Mary Frances Field, John “Duke” O’Leary Jr., Ann Cady, and Majorie Tierney. He is survived by five children: Kathleen O’Leary, of Arlington, Va.; Maureen Christensen, of McLean, Va., Timothy O’Leary, of Rochester, N.Y.; Marianne Connelly of Elmira, N.Y.; and Elizabeth Fludder, of Hull; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. O’Leary also leaves his sister, Jean Murray, and her husband, Robert, of Greensboro, N.C., as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and a host of caring friends.
Visiting hours will be from 8:30-9:45 a.m. on Thursday at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 South Main St., Cohasset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 10 Summer St., Cohasset. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery.
For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. 

Obituary: Charline Balmes

Charline Balmes, at 84
Charline B. (Shamaly) Balmes, 84, of Hull, died Feb. 11.
Mrs. Balmes was born in Boston to the late Rizallah F. Shamaly and Anna N. (Mourad) Shamaly. She grew up on Hartford Street in Dorchester and later moved to Braintree, then to Brockton. She loved to belly dance and to be outdoors and enjoyed nature at her previous home in New Hampshire and her final home in Hull.
She was the beloved wife of the late James B. Balmes and the loving mother of Robert L. May and his wife, Frances, of Brockton; Bernadette L. (May) Raftery and her husband, Peter, of Hull; and the late Linda M. (May) Molleur and her husband, Joseph, of Adams. She was the proud grandmother of the late Robert L. May Jr. of Brockton; Kimberley (May) Desmond and her husband, Joseph, of Coco, Fla.; and Mary-Catherine Raftery of Hull and the cherished great-grandmother of Joshuah May of Brockton and Robert Desmond of Coco, Fla. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings: Patrick, Louis, and Philip Shamaly; and her best friend and sister-in-law, Patricia Shamaly.  
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday), with burial at the National Cemetery at Bourne.
In honor of her grandson and in her memory, donations may be sent to: Celebrate Recovery at the Link Church, 1 Colgate Way, Canton, MA 02021. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Larry Hand

Larry Hand, at 66
Larry Hand, 66, of Hull, died Dec. 5, after an accidental fall. He was born in Bowdon, Georgia and was graduated from George Washington University with a degree in journalism. He worked in that field for many years, first as a reporter for The New York Times and then as editor for several scientific magazines. He was also was the founding editor of Neurology Today and managing editor for the Columbia Gazetteer of the World, a complete listing of all geographical places on earth.
Mr. Hand is survived by Margaret “Mickey” Hand, his wife of 33 years; daughters Joan Hand, Elizabeth Hand Hykel and her husband, John, and Cassie Hand; and a granddaughter, all of Philadelphia. 
Services were private. Memorial donations may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 787, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Raffaele Contrado

Raffaele Contrado, at 91 
Raffaele J. Contrado, who was known as “Lefty” or “Fred,” died Jan. 21 at age 91.
Mr. Contrado proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a professional boxer and was left-handed, which is where his nickname came from. He was a very active member of the Saint Anthony’s Society and the VFW in the North End. 
Mr. Contrado adored his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed old Western movies, John Wayne, big band music, and cooking. He was a warm and loyal man who was hard-working, strong, and dependable.
He was the beloved husband of the late Carmella (Procopio) Contrado and the loving father of the late Ralph Contrado and his surviving wife, Tammy, of Hull; Stephen Contrado, of Hull; and Sheila Crosby, of Winthrop. He was the cherished brother of Antoinette “Penny” LaFrazia and her late husband, Frank, of the North End; Pasquale “Pat” Contrado and his wife, Amy, of Florida; Frank Contrado and his wife, Kathy, of the North End; and the late Fiore “Peanuts” Contrado and his wife, Mary, and Philomena Marachiello and her husband, Salvitore “Sammy.” 
He was the loving “Nono” of John, Dereck, and April Contrado; Estelle Lincoln; and Erin, Kelly, Skye, and the late Jamie Olson; and great-grandfather of Dylan and Billy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, 4-8 p.m., at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A funeral home service will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Anthony’s Society, 203 Endicott St., Boston, MA 02113. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Paul K. McLaughlin

Paul K. McLaughlin, at 87
Longtime Hull resident Paul K. McLaughlin died Jan. 17 at age 87.
Originally from Mission Hill in Boston, Mr. McLaughlin lived in Hull for much of his life, beginning as a summer resident of Lincoln Avenue, moving there year-round as a teenager, and then settling on Sunset Point to raise his family. He worked for many years as a linesman for New England Telephone Co.
He loved to tell jokes and sing and was a part of the Whippoorwills Choral Group in Weymouth. In his spare time, he enjoyed being out on his back deck with friends, reading and enjoying the view of the water. 
Mr. McLaughlin was a member of the ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out), a group of friends who enjoyed getting together regularly to share memories and stay in touch with each other. He had a deep love for his family, friends, and animals and will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality and sense of humor.
Mr. McLaughlin was the youngest child of the late John and Mary (O’Connell) McLaughlin. When his mother died shortly after his birth, Paul’s beloved Aunt Mae assisted in caring for him and his brothers and sisters.
He was the beloved husband of the late Florence (Curran) McLaughlin, cherished father of Michael McLaughlin, of Hull; Marty McLaughlin and his wife, Kathleen, of Weymouth; Marilyn Haraden and her husband, Christopher, of Hanover; and the late Mary McLaughlin. He was caring “Grampa” to Matthew Haraden, Adam Haraden, Sean McLaughlin, and Kathryn McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin was the brother of the late John McLaughlin, Lt. Joseph McLaughlin, Irene O’Rourke, and Marie O’Brien, and the dear friend of Joan Tilden of Weymouth. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services were held earlier this week. Burial was in Hull Village Cemetery. To honor his love of animals, donations in Mr. McLaughlin’s memory may be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Kevin Tierney

Kevin Tierney, at 63
Hull resident Kevin Tierney died unexpectedly Jan. 13. He was 63. 
A lifelong resident of Hull, he loved golf and cooking, following all the Boston sports teams, and making anyone around him laugh.
The beloved husband of 27 years of Dawn (Marley) Tierney of Hull; he was the loving father of Lauren Tierney, of Portland, Maine, and Sean Tierney, of Hull. 
He was the son of the late William and Mary (Harkins) Tierney and the brother of William Tierney and his wife, Karen, of Bridgewater; A. Lynn Dunn and her husband, Jeff, of Hull; Patricia Belforti and her husband, James, of Medway; and the late Donald and Richard Tierney. He was the brother-in-law of Joan Tierney, of Florida, and Allison Tierney, of New Jersey. Mr. Tierney is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and he leaves behind his beloved dog, JoJo.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, Jan 19, at 11 a.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, Hingham, followed by a burial in Hull Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in memory of Kevin to the Leeber Tierney Golf Classic, 32 Commodore Ct., Hull, MA 02045, or the American Heart Association.