Obituary: Triantafylos G. Xypteras

Triantafylos G. Xypteras, 88 
Triantafylos G. Xypteras died on May 19. The Xypteras family patriarch succumbed to the COVID-19 virus following a brave 22-day battle. He was 88.
By all accounts, “Tony” as he was known, led an interesting life. As a young teenager, he was forced to flee into the mountains of his home on the Greek island of Lesvos ahead of the advancing World War II Axis powers. While in exile there, he helped the Greek Resistance as it waged a guerilla campaign until the war ended.
Following the end of hostilities, Tony the youngest of four children, sailed for America and made his way to the Boston area where, with the help of extended family and the local Greek community, he began his new life. It was here that he met and married the love of his life, the late Lydia (Stavrou) Xypteras.
In the early 1970s, he founded Tony and Sons Landscaping Co. of Brookline and Newton, which he owned and operated for the next 25 years. Upon retirement he moved full-time to Hull where he continued his love of gardening, spending time with his growing brood of grandchildren, and, most importantly, loving and worshipping the Lord. His passing has left a deep void in those he loved and in turn loved him. 
Tony was pre-deceased by his loving wife Lydia; his son, William T. Xypteras; his oldest grandchild, T.J. Pekkanen; and his son-in- law, David Pekkanen. He is survived by his oldest son, George T. Xypteras, and his daughter, Jennie (Xypteras) Pekkanen.
He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren: Tony W. Xypteras and his fiancée, Sarah Moran; Triant G. Xypteras; David J. Pekkanen; Lydia (Pekkanen) Maloney and her husband, Conner Maloney; and Zoe V. Xypteras. He also leaves his former daughter-in-law, Vicki S. Xypteras, and many nieces, nephews, and family friends.
Funeral arrangements for Tony, in the care of C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, were private due to the coronavirus crisis. Visit www.CCShepherd.com to leave a message for the family. 

Obituary: John Richard Watts

John Richard Watts, 61 
John Richard Watts died at his home in Hull on May 30. He was 61.
Born in South Boston Harold and Helen (Murphy) Watts, John received his bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University in 1984 and became a well-respected salesman in the Greater Boston area for 35 years. 
On June 13, 1987, he married his childhood sweetheart, Kathleen Ann McGuire. Together they raised three children in Braintree: Matthew, U.S. Army; Bridget, of Dorchester; and Emma, of Quincy. 
John is survived by his sister, Debbie Martin, of Hull, and four brothers; Jim Watts, of Hull; Joe Watts, of Norwell; Jay Watts, of Weymouth; and David Watts, of Holbrook. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, and cousins of the Murphy, Flynn, Brennan, Watts, and McGuire families.
John’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and his gracious and compassionate spirit. John was an avid beachgoer and enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. His selfless characteristics and devotion to his family will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.
A Mass and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Obituary: Valeria Madeline Colombatto Brown

Valeria Madeline Colombatto Brown, 93
Valeria Madeline Colombatto Brown, of Hull and formerly of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Santa Fe, N.M., died on May 18 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate. She was 93.
Born in Chicago to the late Joseph John and Valeria Agnes (Zygutis) Colombatto, she grew up in Detroit where she attended Cooley High School and earned money hand-painting silk neckties. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts at Wayne State University, later becoming certified as the first art therapist in Michigan and as a counselor by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. As a fine artist, Valeria was represented by the Rubiner Gallery in Michigan 
Valeria studied group therapy at Esalen under Fritz Perls. After teaching art at Oakland Community College, she served as an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at Harper Hospital in the Detroit Medical Center. 
Upon retiring, Valeria bravely established a new life in remote Abiquiu, N.M., enthralled by the West and New Mexico’s Native American and Hispanic cultures. With her husband James, she built an adobe home and found a place in the community of artists there. She sold paintings privately through the annual Abiquiu Studio Tour. She also was an accomplished cook and ballroom dancer as well a lover of the outdoors. 
In their later years, she and James resettled in Santa Fe for a decade before joining his daughter and her family in their restored fishermen’s boarding house in Hull. 
Valeria was the beloved wife of the late James Howard Brown, who died in 2019. With her first husband, the late Dr. Mario Petrini, she had six children, as well as a foster child, Ubaldo Rodriguez. She was the devoted mother of Elisa Petrini of New York; Mark Petrini and his wife, Deborah Jones, of New York; Odette Petrini, of Michigan; Matthew Petrini, of South Carolina; John Petrini and his partner, Sarah Curtis, of New York; Andrea Petrini and her partner, John Lee, of New York; and Darcy Brown Doty and her husband, Dean, of Hull. She was the loving grandmother of Henry and Lucas Petrini, of New York; Iris Zhong Tao McNally, of Michigan; Matthew David and Heaven Arnetta Petrini, of Michigan; Ramona Petrini and Joseph Petrini, of New York; and Thea and James Doty, of Hull. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph Colombatto and Dorothea Colombatto Brown. 
Valeria will be interred privately at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date on Cape Cod. Commemorative donations can be made in her name to the Detroit Institute of Arts (https://www.dia.org/support) and to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, N.M., (https://www.ghostranch.org). 
Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the community to gather in support of one another. Although we cannot gather together with Valeria’s family at this time, friends can still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your message added.

Obituary: Mary Fillon

Mary Fillon, 96
Mary Fillon, of Hull and formerly of Weymouth and Hingham, died on May 18. She was 96.  
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Anna Fillon, as well as her loving brothers, Charles and Gerard. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law, Jane Fillon, of Largo, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.
Mary worked as a draftsperson at the Charlestown Navy Yard for many years and loved her trade very much. 
She was an active member of the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church in Hull. 
There was a private burial at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston’s Jamaica Plain. 
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Robert Means

Robert Means, 68
Robert (“Bobby” aka Numbas) Means, of Norwood and formerly of Hull, died suddenly on May 23. He was 68.
He was the beloved son of the late Jeff Means, former Hull fire chief, and wife Mary Means and the brother of Dick, Mary, Billy, Chris, Carol Morris, and Ginny Winnett. He was uncle of Lauren and the late Ryan Means, Carolyn Winnett, Catherine Morris, Emily Winnett, Abby Winnett, and Derek Means and grand-uncle of Haley Donnell and Mason Means.
A longtime resident of Hull before residing in Norwood, Bobby graduated from Hull High School and was a member of the school football team. He was also a town lifeguard and a bartender at Cheers in Boston, where everyone knew his name, and the famed Circle Café in Hull. 
For a time, Bobby was both an EMT and a Hull firefighter. 
He was loved by all for his fun personality, zany dance moves, wit, and ingrained love of family, friends, and the Boston sports teams. His warmth, cheer, and ever-present willingness to help others when needed will be sorely missed. 
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: James Joseph Plausky

James Joseph Plausky, 50 
James Joseph (“Jimmy”) Plausky, a nearly lifelong Hull resident, died on May 7 at his home surrounded by family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. He was 50.
Jimmy grew up in Cambridge before moving to Hull in 1980. He was a 1987 graduate of Hull High School and established a career as a house painter with Bongarzone Professional Painting Services.
Jimmy played several sports growing up. He continued his love for baseball and hockey, playing in the recreational softball league in Hull and various pickup hockey leagues around the South Shore. He was also an avid music lover and enjoyed attending concerts and festivals.
Living on the ocean in Hull, he enjoyed fishing for stripers, owning a boat, and recreational lobstering. Jimmy was a member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, where he celebrated his marriage to the love of his life, Liz Darnell, in August 2019. Jimmy was loved by many in his hometown of Hull and on the South Shore where he lived and worked for the duration of his life. 
He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth; his mother, Rosemary Plausky, and his twin sister Janice Clasby, both of Hull; his brother Michael and his wife, CarolAnn, of Middleborough; and his brother Kevin, of Weymouth. He also leaves nephews DJ, Sean, Ryan, and Justin and nieces Jamie and Haylee.
A private graveside service will be held. A memorial observance will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary: Ida M. Clark

Ida M. Clark, 95
Ida M. Clark, of Plymouth, died on April 13 after having a heart attack on Easter morning, April 12. She was 95.
Ida is survived by her daughter, Donna Smith; her granddaughter, Kimberly (Smith) Chodor, and her husband, Alex; her grandson, Jason Smith, and his wife, Michelle (Brodeur); and her great-grandchildren, Madison, Katherine, Zackary, and Meghan. She was predeceased by her sister, Victoria Marchetti; her brother, John Marchetti; her companion, Edward DeMassi; and her dog, Buddy. 
Ida spent most of her life in Hull, working as a waitress at Marchetti’s Italian Restaurant, which was owned by her parents, Anna and Fred Marchetti. After retiring from the restaurant, she moved to Plymouth and continued to work part-time at Rich’s and The Candy Apple. 
In her spare time Ida enjoyed reading, painting, cooking, and playing with her dogs. She will be missed by those who loved her.

Obituary: Patricia (Leahy) Capen Opper

Patricia (Leahy) Capen Opper, 79
Patricia (Leahy) Capen Opper, of Hull, died on April 30. She was 79. 
Patty moved to Hull with her family in 1966; as soon as she saw the beach, she knew this was where the family belonged. She loved the beach and brought her children there every day she could; when her children were in school, she enjoyed her alone time there.
She was a lovely person inside and out, always there to talk or listen, not only to her children but also to many of their friends. Many referred to her as the “cool mom.” Her house was a welcome spot to anyone, and she made them feel like family.
Patty had several jobs in Hull at which she could work at night, allowing her to spend her days with her children. She enjoyed tending bar and worked at a few well-known spots in Hull, including The Blue Bunny, The Showboat, The Worrick Mansion, and Barry’s American House.
Later, she worked front office for a few companies; her favorite job, yet sadly her last, was at Grossman Realty in Braintree. She hated to leave that job, but due to a series of ailments she would not work again.
She raised three children on her own in Hull; all of them settled in Hull to raise their own families near the house where they grew up. She loved being “Gramma” to all seven of her grandchildren.  
Sadly, she endured a long battle with dementia, but because of the abundance of love she had for her children and the love they had for her, she was able to stay in her beloved home with her children close by.
Patty spent her last few months in a nursing home where she was relaxed and well cared for, away from the pressure of “real life” happenings. Unfortunately, she succumbed to the COVID-19 virus peacefully on April 30.
She is survived by her siblings: Carol (Leahy) Palermo, of Hanson; Joe Leahy, of Marshfield; Dorry (Leahy) Turner, of Wareham; and the late Ann (Leahy) Daly, of Pennsylvania. Her children are: Chris Capen and his wife, Joyce, of Hull; Lynne (Capen) Leonard and her husband, Joe, of Hull; and Julie (Capen) Bregoli and her husband, Mark, of Hull. Her grandchildren are: Aaron, Joe, Ben, and Lyndsey Capen; Conor Leonard; and Anna Bregoli and the late Vincent Bregoli.
Funeral services were private due to the COVID-19 virus. For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com

Obituary: Dorothy F. Kessinger

Dorothy F. Kessinger, 76
Dorothy F. (Daggett) Kessinger, of Hull and Daytona Beach, Fla., died on April 26 after a brief illness. Her husband of 56 years, Bob, was by her side. 
Known as Dottie, she was born and raised in Dorchester by the late Wallace and Dorothy (Keith) Daggett. In 1971, she and Bob moved to Hull where they raised their four children. 
Dottie was active in Hull youth hockey and the Hull Boosters Club, and she could always be found on the sidelines of her kids’ sporting events. Family meant everything to Dottie, also known as “Honey” after her oldest grandson gave her the nickname. 
She is survived by her sons Robert Jr. (Deborah), of Southborough, and Daniel (Laurie), of Reading; her daughters Laurie, of Hull, and Jeanne Brown (Chris), of Wayland; her beloved grandchildren, Keith, Nolan, Evan, CJ, Claudia, Lindsey, Thomas, Colin, and Katherine; and a large extended family. 
Due to COVID-19, services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dottie’s memory can be made to Hull Boosters, P.O. Box 305, Hull, MA 02045, or to a charity of your choice. 

Obituary: Kelli J. Hebert

Kelli J. Hebert 
Kelli J. Hebert, of Hull, died unexpectedly on April 25. She was the daughter of Charles R. and Joan E. (MacEachern) Hebert. 
Kelli was the loving mother of Michael J. Manchester, of Hull, and the dear sister to her brother Cary C. Hebert, her sister Deborah Miller, and her brother Jason R. Hebert. 
Her family has asked that her funeral services and burial be private.
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: John M. Burns

John M. Burns 
John M. Burns, of Cohasset, formerly Hull, died on April 19. 
The son of the late Michael and Mary (Lynch) Burns, he was the beloved husband to Charlene (MacIvor) Burns, of Cohasset, for almost 50 years. He was the loving father of Michael Burns and his wife, Paula, of Norwell, and Christine Burns, of Orlando, Fla. He was the cherished “Woo Woo” of grandchildren Colin and Olivia Burns and the brother of the late Michael J. Burns.
John adored his family, loved taking family trips to Walt Disney World, and was passionate about his longtime hobby of surfing. He was a hard worker and was loved by his patients at his dental practice in Hingham, which he owned and operated for more than 40 years.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, a social and outgoing individual with a unique sense of humor, whose smile could light up a room.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John can be made to Friends of the Paragon Carousel by visiting www.paragoncarousel.com. Click on the DONATE button on the right side. Include “In memory of – John Burns” in the INSTRUCTIONS TO SELLER FIELD.

Obituary: Damon S. Bakas

Damon S. Bakas, 84
Born on March 21, 1936, in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood to the late Steve and Athena Bakas, Damon S. Bakas, of West Roxbury, died on April 23 due to COVID-19. He was 84.
Devoted husband to his beloved Irene Bakas for 54 years, he was the loving father of Tina Russo and her husband, Chris, of Hull; and Donna and Janet Bakas, both of West Roxbury. He was treasured “Papou” to Mitchell and Ava Russo and cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews of the Judge Theodore Bakas, George Bakas, and Keliher families.
Proud of his Greek heritage, Damon served as a longtime member and past president of Athens Chapter No. 24 of the AHEPA and as a passionate volunteer for the cathedral’s annual festival. 
He was a union member of Teamsters Local No. 25 for more than 40 years, retiring to work part-time for 17 years at BJ’s in Dedham where he made many close friends. 
He will be remembered for his immense love for and pride in his family, fierce loyalty to the Red Sox, incredible humor, cooking talent, and kind heart and soul. He enriched the life of his family, friends, and strangers with his boundless love and compassion. 
The family is humbled by and thankful for the tremendous care provided by Dr. John Lewis and his team of nurses and doctors at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private family visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, followed by a private graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445. 
“Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise on earth.” May Damon’s glorious memory be eternal.

Obituary: Adam Lloyd Levin

Adam Lloyd Levin, 67
Adam Lloyd Levin, a resident of Hingham for 43 years, died on March 26 after a long illness. He was 67.  
Born in Waterbury, Conn., on Oct. 21, 1952, Adam was the son of Stanley and Lois Levin. He attended Governor Dummer Academy and received his B.A. in religious studies and philosophy from Hamilton College. During his college years, he spent one summer on the isolated island of Miquelon, where he learned to speak French and enjoyed hiking on the neighboring island of St. Pierre.  
After graduating from college, he took a six-month cross-country bicycle trip from Connecticut to San Diego with a friend. 
Back on the East Coast, Adam enrolled at Boston College Law School where he received his J.D.  While in law school, he was editor for the Commercial Code Law Journal. After law school, he practiced corporate law, with an emphasis on commercial real estate transactions for large corporations and in particular on negotiating leases for cinema complexes in Boston and surrounding areas.
Adam believed deeply in serving his community. He served on the board of directors for the Hingham Rotary Club for several years and faithfully attended every meeting until he was too sick to leave his house. At the time of his death, he was trustee for the club’s Charitable Trust. He was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for his dedication to Hingham Rotary and the Hingham community. 
Adam could always be counted on to be walking up and down Main Street during the July 4 parade, selling buttons whose proceeds would benefit the following year’s parade. He walked with great pride even in the hottest weather and often with his beloved daughter, Hannah, by his side. Together they would help compile the Rotary Club’s annual Hingham telephone directory with other Rotary volunteers.
Along with his commitment to Rotary Club, Adam served on the board of directors of Wellspring Multi-Service Center in Hull. He held this position from 2005-2016, when he was no longer well enough to serve. For many years, he participated in the annual Drowned Hogs Swim for Wellspring.
In addition, Adam helped launch the Hingham Symphony Orchestra and served on its board of trustees for a number of years and also as a volunteer with his daughter by his side.
Although Adam was a soft-spoken gentleman, who shied away from the spotlight, when he spoke at meetings people listened; his words were always wise, measured, and thoughtful. Family, friends, and colleagues often turned to him for advice and guidance. He was kind and always greeted people with a smile and a handshake.
Adam loved to travel, especially to the national parks, where he and his wife enjoyed hiking and birdwatching. 
He had a wonderful, wry sense of humor, in particular with regard to himself. Despite his continued failing health, he was always saying something funny, yet poignant, to put others at ease.   
Throughout a decades-long series of catastrophic health events, Adam never lost his fierce will to live and to share his life with his family and be an active member of his community. He was a fighter to the end, rarely complaining, and left an indelible impression on the many members of the medical community at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital who treated him over the past several years. His medical team looked at him with awe and great respect through all that he had endured in his adult lifetime. 
Adam leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Gail Nathanson; his beloved daughter, Hannah Sarah Levin, and her fiancé, Tansu Karaman; his sister, Amy Levin, of Larchmont, N.Y.; and his sister-in-law, Judith Nathanson, and brother-in-law, Neil Onerheim, of Andover. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: 
Wellspring Inc., 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Harold Gibbons

Harold Gibbons, 64
Harold Gibbons, of Hull, died on April 1 after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, where he had recently retired. He was 64.
Born to Alice and Edward Gibbons in 1955, Harold was a graduate of Hull High School. He was a Vietnam-era veteran who was proud of his service and who remained very active in multiple veterans’ organizations. He had recently retired from Joe Warrens and Sons Inc., of Norwood, after several decades of employment.
Harold is survived by his son, Mathew, his daughter-in-law, Jen, and his grandchildren, Olivia and Maverick. He was loved by his brothers, Robert, Dennis, Jeffrey, and the late Michael and even more hand-selected brothers, as well as innumerable nieces, nephews, family, friends, neighbors, and pets. Many people will feel his absence deeply. 
Harold’s ashes are being privately interred at the Bourne National Cemetery. Due to the current circumstances, a memorial will be announced at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Homefront, a highly rated charity supporting American military families, located at: 1355 Central Parkway South, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78232, https://www.operationhomefront.org/
For additional Information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Robert N. Simon

Robert N. Simon, 74
Robert N. Simon, of Hull, died on April 13. He was 74. 
He was the dear son of Abraham (Al) and Esther Simon, of Hull. 
Graveside services will be held privately. Memorial observance will be held at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
Funeral arrangements are by Levine Chapels in Brookline.

Obituary: Edward A. Anderson

Edward A. Anderson, 79 
Edward A. Anderson, of Hull, formerly of Boston’s Dorchester and Readville neighborhoods, died on April 3. He was 79.
The beloved son of the late Norman and Ruth Anderson, he was the devoted husband of Diane (Ferland) and the loving father of Denise and Jason Permatteo and children, Mireille and Andrew, of Leominster; Jill and Chris Miller and son, Arthur, of Quincy; and Erik Anderson of Quincy. 
He was also the loving brother of Elizabeth and Bill Hurley, of Braintree, and Bill and Renee, of South Carolina. He was the dear uncle of Alison and John McDonough and children, Eamon and Mary Elizabeth, of Foxborough, and the late Matthew Hurley. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews. 
Ed spent several decades working in the magazine business, most recently at Boston Magazine. An avid runner, he could be seen running along Nantasket Beach several times a week until recently. He loved nothing more than a round of golf, Frank Sinatra, a good book, and a cold beer. But mostly he loved his family and many, many friends. 
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.  Please visit www.dolanfuneral.com to share a condolence with the Anderson family. 

Obituary: Bernadette Lane

Bernadette Lane, 74
Bernadette (“Bernie”) Josephine (Nasalski) Lane, of Hull, died on March 27. She was 74.
Born and raised in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Nasalski and Elizabeth (Ryer). She was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan High School.  
Bernie enjoyed going to Foxwoods, hanging at the beach, and sitting on the front porch. The greatest joys in her life came from time spent with her family.
The beloved wife of 53 years of Charles Lane, of Hull, she was the cherished mother of Stephen Lane and his wife, Rosanne, of Doylestown, Pa., Michael Lane and his wife, Lyla, Susan Hughes, and Cheryl Lane, all of Hull.  
She was the proud Nana of Colleen, Erin, Brian, Daniel, and Kevin Lane and Emily and Patrick Hughes. She was the loving sister of Marie Hier, of Weymouth, and the late Ronald Nasalski, Mildred Bailey, and Elizabeth Niak. 
In light of current events, immediate services will be private. A celebration of life will be planned by the family for a future date.
Flowers are welcome; expressions of sympathy can also be made in Bernadette’s memory to Scituate Etrusco Associates, P.O. Box 265, Scituate, MA 02066.
Please visit www.Keohane.com to share a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, please call 1-800-KEOHANE to have your message added.

Obituary: Sean Daly

Sean Daly, 52 
Sean Daly, of Hull, died on March 22. He was 52. His warrior “Bear” spirit carried him through a decades-long battle with cancer.
Born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, Sean was the beloved son of Arthur Daly and Helen (LaBreck) Daly of Hull. He was a 1985 graduate of Hull High School and was co-captain of the Hull varsity hockey team. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and later earned his juris doctorate degree from the New England School of Law. 
Prior to entering the legal field, Sean was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 4 in Boston. He was involved for many years with the YMCA Livestrong Program for cancer survivors and coached his children’s Weymouth Cal Ripkin League baseball teams. 
Sean was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams, Jimmy Buffett, and Peter Mayer and had a zeal for life on or near the ocean – and for golden retrievers. The greatest joys in his life came from time spent with his children.
Sean was the husband of Nancy (Quirk) Daly and the devoted father of Shannon Daly and Christopher Daly, all of Weymouth. He was the beloved brother of Caryn Daly of Charlestown, R.I.; Suzanne Daly and her husband, Alexander Kupriyanov, of Glen Ridge, N.J.; and Andrea Wilson and her husband, Zachary Wilson, of Groton. He was also the loving uncle of Oscar, Nora, Andrew, Lucas, and Myles.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be hosted in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, at a future time and date, which will be announced on the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Sean’s memory to the Livestrong.org Foundation; the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701; or the OCEARCH Shark/Sealife Oceans Foundation by visiting ocearch.org/donate-2.
See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for online condolences and future announcements about Sean’s Celebration of Life.

Obituary: Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith

Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith, 100 
Bernice M. (Krysiak) Goldsmith, of Haverhill, died March 11 at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill. She was 100.
Bernice was born in Easthampton on Dec. 30, 1919, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Sakowska) Krysiak. She was educated in the Lowell school system. She taught English as a second language in Everett and was often cited for her contributions to the program. 
She loved gardening and had an enviable green thumb. She was an advocate of natural remedies and swore by the maxim: “An apple a day …” She referred to herself as “stara kobieta” – for  “old woman” in Polish. Anyone having the opportunity to meet her would not soon forget her. 
Bernice was the wife of the late Joseph F. Goldsmith Sr. and mother of the late Mary Theresa Delahunty. Her survivors include children Joseph F. Goldsmith Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Plaistow, N.H.; and Maryann Harte and her husband, Vincent, of Hull. She also leaves several grandchildren: Mackenzie and Riley Harte; Lauren Goldsmith; Magen Goldsmith and her wife, Karine Stephens; and three great grandchildren: Declan Melendy; Hudson Goldsmith/Stephens; and Jenelle Williams. 
At the request of the family, services will be private. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Bradford – Haverhill. 
Contributions in her memory can be made to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (https://www.bbg.org/support/donate). 
To share a memory or for more information please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson, 45 
Melissa Johnson lost her battle with addiction on March 12. She was 45.
A lifelong resident of Hull, Ms. Johnson is survived by her parents, Virginia Johnson, of Quincy, and Ron Senior of Norwell, and her brother, Ron Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, of Weymouth.
She is also survived by her children: Briana, Emily, and Robert.
Burial services will be private for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Anchor of Hull, 7 Hadasah Way, Hull, MA 02045.