Obituary: James T. Reilly

James T. Reilly
James T. Reilly died on Oct. 7 after battling chronic illnesses the past several years. 
Jim was the devoted son of the late John D. and Catherine A. Reilly of Hull. He was a 1976 graduate of Hull High School. He attended Bunker Hill Community College and graduated as a nuclear medicine technologist. He was formerly employed as chief of nuclear medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Jim was always grateful for having grown up in Hull. He loved the water, beach, and boating. He was a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a former assistant Hull harbormaster.
He had many hobbies, including gardening, antique cars, traveling, and photography. He particularly liked to photograph the beautiful and ever-changing sunrises and sunsets over Hull.
His greatest love by far was for his family. He was the loving father of Meghan, Stephanie, and Kimberly. He was the loving brother of Ellen-Marie Reilly, John D. Reilly Jr., Joseph P. Reilly, and Katherine T. and her husband, Stephen Smith, all of Hull. He will be missed by many loving nieces and nephews.
A wake will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1-4 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hull Council on Aging or the Paragon Carousel.
Visit www.DowningChapel.com for details and the online guestbook for condolences. 

Obituary: Eleanor D. Cox

Eleanor D. Cox, 100, 
Eleanor D. (Powers) Cox, of Hull, died peacefully on Oct. 11. She was 100.
Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Fairbank Cox Sr. and the loving mother of Judith Ann Cox, of Hull; Thomas F. Cox Jr. and wife Barbara, of Scituate; Richard S. Cox and wife Yun, of Honolulu; and the late Janet Cox Rockwell. 
She was the sister of the late Otis D. Powers Jr. and wife Elizabeth; the late Ruth O’Brien and husband Francis X. O’Brien; and the late Dorothea Powers. She was treasured Nana of Michael Cox and his wife, Susan, Matthew Cox, Richard Cox Jr., Katlin Laffoon and her husband, DJ, Sean Cox, Audrey Rockwell, Eleanor Rockwell, and the late James Rockwell. She was beloved Nana the Great to six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
She was the daughter of the late Otis and Nora (Moore) Powers. 
Eleanor was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin and worked as a hotel switchboard operator for Hobic. She was a devoted member of St. Ann’s Church in Hull and was a member of the St. Ann Women’s Sodality. She was also a member of the Hull Women’s Garden Club, Hull Library Building Committee, and a past president of the Hull PTA. 
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, followed by a private interment in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Eleanor can be made to: Pat Roche Hospice Home, c/o NVNA and Hospice Charitable Fund, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. To share a remembrance or condolence, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.

Obituary: Earl K. Tame

Earl K. Tame of Hull, Ma passed away on October 12, 2020. Earl loved the Town of Hull, where he lived for 39 years. He was enamored with the scenic ocean and wonderful people. He was determined to stay until he died suddenly on Monday. Earl was the loving father of his two daughters, Jessica Tame of Harvard, Ma and Katherine Tame of Pisgah Forest, NC. Earl also had two beautiful granddaughters, Mia Mui and Laurel Dobens, whom he loved entirely.
Earl grew up in Hyde Park, Boston with his mother Katherine Silva and graduated Hyde Park High School in 1960. He took every art course offered by Northeastern University while working as Senior Pressman in the University's printing department. From 1965 - 1987 he was a distinguished senior pressman working with large-scale sheet and web fed presses.
Earl was a lifelong artist working with various medias: oil, ink, acrylics, watercolors, photography, writing, glass, woodworking and landscapes. He was particularly known for his use of oil and acrylic mixtures in innovative, colorful, superbly composed abstract, large format paintings.
In Earl's later years, he proudly worked as a tour operator for CityView Trolley in Boston, Ma.  He was an avid Boston historian, sharing his love of the city with locals and visitors through his tours. He loved Boston, only second to Hull and his family.
A private service will be held Sunday,  October 18, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Wellspring of Hull, website: https://wellspringmultiservice.org/one-time-donation/

Obituary: Eileen Conneely

Eileen Conneely of Hull, died surrounded by her family on Monday, October 12, 2020 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She was 48.
Born in Boston on October 27, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Ellie (Walsh) Conneely-Shaffer and her husband James Shaffer of Hull and Patrick Conneely of Ireland. Sister of the late Patrick Conneely and his wife Shelly Somontes Sittinger of N.C., Kathleen McLaughlin and her husband Marty of Weymouth, Maureen Conneely of Hull, Sean Conneely and his wife Kristin of Hull, Kevin Conneely and his wife Ana of Uxbridge. Cherished aunt of Patrick, Brenna, Sean, Liam, and Kathryn. Eileen is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Eileen’s zest for life was contagious, she greeted everyone with her beautiful smile, she truly lit up a room. Eileen loved the beach. She was spontaneous and always ready for an adventure and fun. Whether it was a day at the beach, a boat ride, jet skiing, snowmobiling, a trip anywhere – she was ready. She loved children, especially her nieces and nephews that she referred to as her “babies.” Eileen had a generous and giving soul. She accepted everyone and was always ready to help a friend in need. She lived exactly how she wanted to and she had a million stories to tell. Eileen was a gift to her family and anyone who was lucky enough to know her. Her memory will live forever in our hearts, she was truly loved by everyone. 
Relative and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday morning, Oct. 21 in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. Hingham from 8:30 -10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 11am.
Burial will be private.
This has been a very difficult time for the Conneely family, not only dealing with the ongoing pandemic, but having to handle Eileen’s hospitalization. Please refrain from sending flowers and consider making a donation to Eileen’s GoFundMe, to assist the family with Eileen’s ongoing expenses.

Obituary: Nancy McLaughlin

Nancy McLaughlin, 68
Nancy McLaughlin was called home by the angels on Sept. 30 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 68.
She was born to Anthony and Nancy (Benotti) Fazio of Braintree on Sept. 10, 1952, and graduated from Braintree High School in 1970. After high school, she worked for Prudential Insurance in Boston. 
She also graduated from Mansfield Beauty Academy and spent many years as a hairdresser and colorist for Phillip DePalma Hair Salon in Medfield. 
In 1980, she met her husband, Jerry McLaughlin, on a blind date; he was an Army recruiter in Boston. They were married in1981. After living in Abington for 10 years, they moved to Hull in 1993 to be closer to the ocean and their many friends in the town. 
In 1994, they were blessed with the arrival of their daughter, Brynn. Nancy became a stay-at- home mother until, in 2010, she went back to school and received an associate degree in English at Quincy College.
She was very active in the Hull Girl Scouts and became a troop leader and the Girl Scouts’ town coordinator for many years. 
Nancy, like her mother, had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She was a lead singer in a band for many years, and she could be heard singing as she cooked and passersby walked past the house on a summer day. She loved making homemade pasta from scratch. She also loved to sew and was well known for her handmade holiday flags that flew from her front porch.
She leaves her husband of 40 years, Jerry, and her daughter, Brynn McLaughlin, of Hull. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Fazio, and wife, Anne, of Bethel, Vt.; another brother, Philip Fazio, preceded her in death. 
A funeral service was held on Wednesday evening at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. Burial was to be private.   
Donations in memory of Nancy can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. 

Obituary: Geraldine A. Jones

Geraldine A. Jones, 59
Geraldine A. Jones, of Hull and formerly of Clarence, N.J., died after a long illness on Sept. 30 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. She was 59.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., on April 20, 1961, she was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., and attended local schools. She continued her education at Buffalo State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. 
Geraldine worked in automotive sales for many years and loved her career. She enjoyed working with the public and valued all the relationships she built over the years. 
In her spare time, she was a sailor and loved to be out on her boat in the ocean. For a short time, she owned a hot air balloon and would offer rides to the public. She was also a voracious reader and collected many books. 
She had a very big personality and was always the life of the party. People were drawn to her and she to them. Spending time with family and friends was one of her favorite things.
Geraldine was a cherished daughter of Edward S. Jones and Mary (DiVito) Jones, of Augusta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary. She was the dear sister of Stephen Jones, of Virginia, and Lori Jones and her husband, Dan Welden, of New York. She was the adored aunt of Isla Welden, of New York, and is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Geraldine’s funeral services will be held privately. Normally, the funeral is an opportunity for the community to gather in support of one another. Although we cannot gather together with Geraldine’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.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Geraldine’s name to Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Darrell Winquist

Darrell Winquist, 46
Darrell Winquist, of Hull, died suddenly at his home in Weymouth on Sept. 27. He was 46.
Darrell was born on Nov. 23, 1973, to Donna and Richard Lydon, of Hull. He was the proud father of Darren, Daniel, Anna, and Felisha, the loyal brother to Lisa Winquist, and devoted uncle to James and Johnathan.
We are lost and grief-stricken over the loss of Darrell. He was a dedicated son, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered forever.
Donations can be made to the GoFundMe page in Darrell’s name. Due to the coronavirus, a celebration of life will be held sometime next year. 

Obituary: Charles Daniel Short

Charles Daniel Short, 83
Charles Daniel Short, of Broomfield, Colo., died at home on Sept. 14. He was 83.  
Born in Boston in 1937, he was the son of the late Chief Daniel A. Short, of the Hull Police Department, and Elizabeth (Saxon) Short, of Hull.
Charlie, as he was fondly known to his family and friends, grew up in Hull and attended Hull’s public schools until attending and graduating from the Immaculate Conception School and Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth. He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in California.
After college, Charlie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later transferred to the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Strategic Air Command. Rising to the rank of major, and after completing 21 years of service, he retired in 1983 at Loring A.F.B. in Maine.  During his service, he received several medals of honor, such as a Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Force Commendation Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal, and an Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters.
A proud U.S. veteran, he became active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, holding many offices in both the United States and Europe. He also held the office of supreme commander of the MOC, the Honor Society of the VFW.  
After working for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C., he moved to New London, Conn. While there, he became the proud sponsor of 10 Coast Guard Academy cadets, a role in which he was supportive, making those cadets feel as though they were members of his family, attending their events, and hosting them in his home.
In 2015, Charlie moved to Colorado, affording him the opportunity to be close to grandchildren. One to always be proud of his children and stepchildren, he got much joy from being around them and the young people in his family.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 15 years, Celeste Frederick Short, of Broomfield; his daughter, Susan Short (Anthony) Green, of Hull; his son, Daniel E. Short, of Hull; his sister, Susan Short Krastin, of Hingham; two stepdaughters, Kyle (Brent) Conley, of Hull, and Kate (Ben) Garvin, of Broomfield; and a stepson, Dirk (Christina) Dieters, of Colorado Springs.
He also leaves six grandchildren: Estella Conley, Liam Conley, Ada Garvin, Chloe Dieters, Miles Dieters, and Nathan Dieters; his former wife, Martha Short, of Hull; nephews Charles (Leigh) Krastin, of Norwell, and John (Aly) Krastin, of Boston; extended family and a host of friends; and his cherished dog, Bailey, and three beloved cats, Aspen, Columbine, and Durango.  
A private funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, St. Ann Church, on Oct. 3.  Burial services will be at the Hull Village Cemetery. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date so that all family can be present. 

Obituary: Helen M. Daly

Helen M. Daly 
Helen M. (LaBreck) Daly, of Hull, died at home on Sept. 22.
Born in Dorchester, Helen was the daughter of the late Charles H. LaBreck and Helen M. (Granville). She was a graduate of Boston Girls High School and worked in numerous jobs over the years: as keypunch operator, elementary school librarian, office manager, bank teller, and compliance analyst for State Street Bank in Quincy.
A fantastic mother, Helen considered raising her four children her greatest accomplishment. She was also a talented artist, accomplished in various media (watercolors, ceramics, cake-decorating, crocheting, and knitting).
Helen was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Daly, of Hull, and the devoted mother of Caryn Daly, of Charlestown, R.I.; Suzanne Daly and her husband, Alexander Kupriyanov, of Glen Ridge, N.J.; Andrea Wilson and her husband, Zachary, of Groton; and the late Sean Daly and his surviving wife Nancy, of Weymouth. She was the loving grandmother of Shannon, Christopher, Oscar, Lucas, Nora, Andrew, and Myles. She was the sister of the late Charles and Robert LaBreck and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. 
Services from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at the Church of the Resurrection, Hingham, at 9 a.m. Burial will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Helen’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends can offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. Those who cannot access the website can call 1-800-KEOHANE to have their messages added.

Obituary: Robert Dever

Robert Dever, 84
Robert Dever died on Sept. 15 after having battled cancer for two years before he was finally taken by a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 84.
Known to most of Hull as “Captain Bob,” he worked many years on local fishing boats in Hull and Hingham. He also worked at the Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Hull Public Library.
He was a lifelong member of the Salt Water Club, running his charter boat company out of the club. He called the Salt Water Club his second home.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Eileen (Elena Guerriero), and her children, Donna Woods Fourester, of Vermont, Kathy Woods Samuels, of California, and the late Billy Woods; he also leaves seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Due to the coronavirus, a Celebration of Life will be held in late spring

Obituary: Patricia Bohan

Patricia Bohan
Patricia (Mulrean) Bohan, of Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, died on Sept. 13.  
She was the beloved wife of 72 years to the late Arthur M. Bohan. She was the loving mother of Therese Daly and her husband, Daniel; Paula DeMore; Susan MacKinnon and her husband, John; Joan Warren and her husband, Joseph; Peter Bohan and his wife, Linda; and David Bohan and his wife, Nina. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, hundreds of nieces and nephews, and great versions of the same (literally).  
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family does not want their kind and loving friends to have to balance their love and respect for Patsy against personal safety and therefore has decided to keep the services private.  
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park St., Boston, MA 02118.  

Obituary: Michael Moore Corcoran

Michael Moore Corcoran, 74 
Michael Moore Corcoran, of Hingham, died at his home on Sept. 8 after waging a courageous battle with dementia. He was 74.
Michael was born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the son of Frank R. and Mary P. Corcoran. He graduated from Stonehill College in 1968, made his career in hospital management, and was the director of reimbursement at Beth Israel/Jordan Hospital in Plymouth when he retired in 2015.
Michael was a man for all seasons, enjoying skiing in the winters and, among others, water skiing, golfing, and bike riding in the warmer weather. 
Michael’s main passion was the ocean, and he enjoyed many summers fishing from his Boston Whaler and lobstering when he summered at Crescent Beach in Hull.
He is survived by his brother, Larry Corcoran and his wife, Lynda Ferrentino, of Hull; nieces Katherine Corcoran Lytle and her husband, Ken, of Whitman, and Patricia Corcoran, of Weymouth; and great-nephews Gregory and James Lytle.
A funeral Mass will be held at the Resurrection of the Lord Church, 1057 Main St., Hingham, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. COVID-19 protocol will be strictly followed. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael’s name to the Norwell VNA. 
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes

Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, 86 
Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, of Sophia, N.C., died on Sept. 8 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. She was 86.
Born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Randolph, VT., she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Riford. 
Natalie was a retired registered nurse.
She is survived by her sons Thomas McKeon, Stephen McKeon, and Michael McKeon, stepdaughters Sandra Hume, Kristin Connelly, and Kerry Creed, and granddaughter Madison McKeon.
Services will be at a later date in Hull

Obituary: Melvin Kizner

Melvin Kizner, 84
Melvin Kizner, of Southborough and Hull, died on Aug. 26 following a brief illness. He was 84.
Born in 1936 in Boston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Anna (Finkel) Kizner. He was a proud graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston University. He was also a very proud U.S. Army veteran. 
When not with his children and grandchildren, Mel was a volunteer with the Southborough Police Department and treasurer’s office. One of his favorite memories was assisting with the Jr. Police Academy each summer. 
Mel was also an active member of the Dull Men’s Club and enjoyed spending time with his ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out). 
He was the beloved husband of Diane Z. (Zerner) Kizner for more than 60 years. He is also survived by his children, Stephanie Meyer and her husband, Keith, and Jonathan Kizner, and by six grandchildren: Benjamin, Henry, Chloe, Charlie, Samantha, and Danielle. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer. 
Mel was known for his warm smile, optimistic outlook, and broad repertoire of jokes. An encounter with him always made your day a little better. He took great pride in his family and particularly his role as Grampie. 
The burial will be private. Donations in his name can be made to a charity of your choice. 

Obituary: James Kenneth Lawrence

James Kenneth Lawrence, 73
James Kenneth Lawrence, of Hull, passed away on February 28, 2020. Born in 1946, Jim was raised in Hingham and attended Hingham High School where he played baseball and hockey. He was an outstanding defenseman on Hingham’s Championship Team of 1964, the year he graduated. After graduation Jim attended Clarkson University on a full hockey scholarship. In his sophomore year he was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam as a door gunner/crew chief on a Charlie model Huey gunship. After returning from active duty Jim became an avid power weight lifter and successfully competed in that sport. He established a business as a very talented chrome plater for antique cars in the ‘70s and ‘80s and later learned the stone mason trade and enjoyed that work for many years. Jim has left an extraordinary masonry mark on the communities of the south shore as well as on St. Thomas, USVI.
Beloved husband of Phyllis Misite and loving son of the late Helen Lawrence, Jim leaves many devoted friends from the Hingham-Hull area, as well as St. Thomas.
Services will be held on Friday, September 11, at 11 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Donations may be made in memory of Jim to the VA Healthcare, Boston, 1400 VFW Parkway, #135, West Roxbury, MA 02132. All donations will go to voluntary services provided to veterans during their stay in the hospital. For online condolences please visit www.lawlerfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Mary Taber Breslin

Mary Taber Breslin, 94
Mary T. Breslin, a life-long resident of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood and Hull, died on Aug. 26. 
Born in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John Breslin and Mary Agnes (Taber) Breslin. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence Taber Breslin, and several close cousins.
Mary attended Regis College, where she remained an active member of the alumni association until her death. After Regis College, she pursued a master’s degree in social work at Simmons College. Her extraordinary career in social work included working at the Home for Little Wanderers and, subsequently, building an impressive social work department at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester.
Mary was very active on the national and state boards of the Society for Hospital Social Work Directors.  She was also instrumental in successfully promoting a bill for social work licensure.
A bright and eager student her entire life, she was a member, into her 90s, of a lifelong learning program at Boston College and then at Regis College. She was also an avid traveler with her sister, Florence, and those travels also served as a stage for continued education.
Of greatest joy for Mary was her family. She was central to the extended family of cousins and to the joyful gatherings at her homes in Charlestown and in Hull. She is survived by many loving cousins and so many dear friends.
Donations can be made in Mary’s memory to the Hull Lifesaving Museum or St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Check the website for the Rogers Funeral Home in Cambridge for updates at www.rogersfuneralhome.net.

Obituary: Alice M. Ferreira

Alice M. Ferreira, 92 
Alice M. (Hurder) Ferreira, a longtime resident of Hull, died on Aug. 17 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover. She was 92.
Alice was born in Somerville on April 2, 1928, grew up in that city, and worked as a bookkeeper until she married William Ferreira Sr. and became the mother of three children and eventually gave birth to her daughter, Cheryl. She and her husband then bought and ran the Grey Finch in Hull, which they eventually sold before becoming full-time residents of Hull.
Alice enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Hull Garden Club. She was also fond of exercising and volunteering at the senior center, but, above all else, she loved being with her family.
Alice was predeceased by her husband William Sr.; her brother, Sonny Hurder; her sisters, Adelaide (Dolly) Sullivan, Helen Spooner, and Ruth Hally; as well as her son, Richard Ferreira, her daughter, Dorothy McInerney Ferreira, and her daughter, Cheryl Ferreira Panagopoulos.
Alice is survived by her son, William Ferreira Jr., and his wife, Kathy, of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Michael McInerney, of Hanson, Marlene Dutcher, of Titusville, Fla., Jonathan Ferreira and his wife, Tiffany, of Warwick, R.I., Demitri Panagopoulos, of Hull; four great-grandchildren, George, James, and Alice Dutcher and Sophia Ferreira; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held on Friday at St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown and was followed by a funeral Mass. A private burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge followed immediately after Mass. A memorial Mass in Hull will be scheduled at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Alice to the Prescott House Resident Council Fund, 140 Prescott St., North Andover, MA 01845, or to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish-St. Ann Church, P. O. Box 565, Hull, MA 02045.
To share a photo or memory of Alice with her family, visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com. The Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown, was entrusted with Alice’s care.

Obituary: William Francis Leonard

William Francis Leonard, 92
William (“Bill”) Francis Leonard died on Aug. 19. He was 92.
Born in Maynard on Dec. 12, 1927, he was the son of William F. and Eva (DePasquale) Leonard. When he was 1 year old, his family moved to Hull where his father began working for Leonard Real Estate.
As a boy, Bill assisted in the family business by helping to maintain rental cottages where he learned many trade skills that he would utilize throughout his life. After graduating with the Hingham High School class of 1945 (Hull had no high school at the time), he attended Wentworth Institute in Boston and studied engineering there. He then began a career with the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. in Boston.
During the summer of 1949, he met his sweetheart, Anita, at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. However, this budding relationship was interrupted by the Korean War. Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1953. While in the Army, Bill was stationed primarily in Fort Bragg, Ga., but also had a special assignment with the Pentagon, working in New York City with then-new television technology.
After he was discharged, Bill and “Teeta” married on Sept. 12, 1953. They purchased their first home in Braintree in 1954 but moved to Hull in 1958 when their growing family required more space. Their house in Hull was a historic century-old, three-story structure, previously owned by the Damon family for whom the Damon Elementary School was named. It was located atop Atlantic Hill and provided an expansive view of Nantasket Beach and Paragon Park where the screams of those riding the roller coaster could be heard on summer nights.
On April 21, 1963, that same roller coaster caught fire, and embers from that fire, carried by the wind, landed on the wooden roof of the Leonard’s home, causing it to burn to the ground.
Bill subsequently moved his family to Framingham where his position with the telephone company was located at the time.
After raising his family in Framingham, Bill accepted a transfer position in Orlando, Fla., to which he and Teeta moved and eventually retired in 1986. Though living in Florida, the couple made it a point to return for cherished visits with family each summer. Bill particularly enjoyed visiting his boyhood home in Hull.
In Orlando, Bill and Teeta enjoyed hosting visits with their children and grandchildren, staying active, playing golf and cards, and socializing with their many dear friends. After 33 wonderful years, the two returned to Massachusetts in 2019 to live with their daughter in Lenox.
Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife Anita (Zahn) Leonard. They met 71 years ago, and their marriage of 67 years was an inspiring example of love and respect. Bill personified the phrase “happy wife-happy life”; Teeta was his everything.
Bill will also be missed by his son, William F. Leonard, and his wife, Melanie, of Mashpee; daughter Karen Stevens and her husband, Mark, of Hopedale; daughter Anne Zuber and her husband, Robert, of Lenox; and son-in-law Stephen Thompson, of Barnstable. Sadly, Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Thompson, who passed away much too soon, in 1997. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Brett Leonard, Anna and Julia Stevens, Daniel and James Zuber, and Emily and Patrick Thompson.
Burial service at the Hull Village Cemetery will be private. Expressions of condolence can be sent to the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel: www.DowningChapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Bill’s beloved daughter, Patty, to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift.

Obituary: William J. McMorrow

William J. McMorrow, 77
William J. (“Bill”) McMorrow, of Mattapoisett and Bradenton, Fla., died at his summer home on Aug. 18. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Doucette) McMorrow for 54 years.
Bill and Judy had resided for many years in East Providence, R.I., while summering in Mattapoisett. After retirement, Bill and Judy became snowbirds and moved to Bradenton in Florida; they would summer in Mattapoisett surrounded by family and friends.
Bill graduated from Northeastern University. He was a sales manager for many years in the truck leasing industry and, later in life, ventured into founding and co-owning his company, Diesel Direct Inc.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks since 1975. He was proud to be a part of their mission to fund scholarships and veterans’ care and welfare.
He was an avid boater and spent countless hours with friends and family sharing his love for the open ocean. Perhaps his greatest love was walking with Judy and their faithful yellow Labrador. His other great passion was watching his seven grandchildren grow into young men and women. He was immensely proud of each grandchild and would share his pride daily with different friends and acquaintances.
Bill was born in Boston, the son of the late William H. McMorrow and Joan (Sawyer) McMorrow. He is survived by his wife, Judith; three daughters, Lauren Alves and her husband, Mark, Melissa DeLoreto and her husband, Louis, and Linda Ries and her husband, Justin; his sister, Joanne Struzziery and her husband, Joseph; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Julia, Katherine, Elizabeth, Caroline, Megan, and William; his sister-in-law, Sheila McMorrow; and his lifelong best friend, Richard Guptil. He was predeceased by his brother John (“Jack”) McMorrow.
His memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, Mattapoisett. The Mass will be followed by a Christian burial at Woodside Cemetery in Cohasset. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name came can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett. 
For an online condolence book, visit www. saundersdwyer.com.

Obituary: Ricky Sanford Ray

Ricky Sanford Ray
Ricky Sanford Ray was born in Tacoma, Wash., on Nov. 18, 1963, and died in his home in Coquille on Aug. 14.  He was a fighter and never let his illnesses hold him back or down, always positive and looking forward. He will no longer have to fight.
Rick had an interesting childhood, moving around with his family from the Azores to Florida because of his father’s military career. The family eventually settled down in Myrtle Point, Ore.
Rick spent many years fighting forest fires with Coos Forest Patrol and the Bureau of Land Mangement. He was well known throughout the community for his many years of installing phone systems and became known as the “phone guy.”  
He had an adventurous spirit and loved family vacations. He also enjoyed computer games and photography and spending time with his family. Almost everyone who knew Rick liked him and enjoyed his company and campy sense of humor. He loved making people laugh.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Ray and Betty Ray. He is survived by his wife, Donda Ray; his daughters, Ashley, Chrystal, Nichole, and Kitisha; grandchildren Katelynn, Elizabeth, Gavin, Donavin, Aurora, and Damien; brothers David, and his wife, Susan, and Jody, and his wife, Dominique; and nieces Trisha and Mariah and nephew Zach.
There will be a Celebration of Life at Sturdivant Park on Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m. Relatives and friends of Rick are invited and encouraged to share stories and memories.