Obituary: William G. Mitchell

William G. Mitchell, 94
William G. (“Bill”) Mitchell, a lifelong resident of Hull, died on March 18 at Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 94.  
The devoted husband of 62 years to the late Irene F. (Dunphy) Mitchell, he was the cherished father of Betty Ann Doherty and her husband, Wayne, of Whitman; Kathy Mitchell, of Scituate; Jack Mitchell and his wife, Leigh, of Scituate; the late Peggy Rand and her husband, George, of Florida; and the late Marie Mitchell Bradley. 
Bill was the son of the late William B.G. and Lillian (McGrath) Mitchell and the brother of Judith A. Toy of Fayettville, N.C. and the late Randy Mitchell. He was a devoted grandfather to his eight grandchildren: Julie Foster, Katie and Chris Rand, Jenna Gould, William, Brittany and Melissa Mitchell, and Joseph Bradley, who lovingly referred to him as Binka. 
Bill is also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Olivia, Isla and Finley Rand, Austin, Brody and Ethan Gould, and Camilla Irene Mitchell. And he leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, including Edie Brigham. He was a friend of Bill W.
Bill attended Hull Village Grammar School and graduated from Hingham High School, class of 1945. Upon graduation, as so many men in that great generation did, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and proudly served his country during WWII; he was stationed in the South Pacific and honorably discharged in 1946.  
Bill worked for the Hull Municipal Light Co. for 23 years. He later took a position as deli manager for Purity Supreme, where he continued working for 21 years. He remained active in his community, serving as head usher and sexton at St. Mary of the Bay Church in Hull for more than 42 years. He also served as commissioner for parks and recreation for 25 years, after which the town dedicated the playground in the Village as The William G. Mitchell Playground in 1984, commemorating his outstanding service. 
Bill also dedicated 30 years as a former call firefighter with the Hull Fire Department. He was a member of the Hull Village Association and served on the board of directors of the Hull Historical Society. He was a coach and umpire for Hull Little League as well as St. Mary’s CYO. In his later years, Bill was chairman of the Reunion Committee for his high school reunions. 
In 1991, he took a position at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. He assisted families through their losses, serving in the positions of limousine driver and door greeter for 21 years. He was always a gentleman, a true asset to the funeral home with his deep thoughtfulness, sincere kindness, and genuine compassion.  
He will be sadly missed by the many lives he touched. He has left an imprint on many, and we have all been changed for the better by this unforgettable man. 
Relatives and friends were invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. Burial will be in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill can be made to the Town of Hull, Parks and Recreation, c/o Greg Grey, 253 Atlantic Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Patricia Mary Dennihan

Patricia Mary Dennihan, 62 
Patricia Mary (Comeau) Dennihan, of Plymouth, formerly of Hull, died peacefully at her home on March 17. She was 62.
Patti, as she was known, was born and raised in Hull. The daughter of the late Ralph and Marie (Coyne) Comeau, she graduated from Hull High School with the class of 1977 and attended Quincy Jr. College.
She worked at different jobs while raising her two sons, Joseph and Derek Dennihan. They were the loves of her life. For the past several years she worked at The Chilton House in Plymouth, and she often talked about residents and staff as if they were part of her extended family. 
When she wasn’t working, Patti was often in Hull or Weymouth, visiting with friends and family and always giving a helping hand with anything that had to be done. Reading, beach time, and playing cards with her sister Cathy were some of her favorite pastimes.
Patti was a loving, selfless, and caring person. Her faith, family, friends, and life lessons are part of her legacy that continue through all the lives she touched.
Patti was the devoted mother of Joseph R. (“Joey”) Dennihan, of New Bedford, and Derek J. Dennihan and his wife, Meghan Soule, of Sagamore. She was the loving sister of Ralph Comeau, of Weymouth; Janice Marcella and her late husband, Richard, of Hull; Paul Comeau, of Florida; Cathy Comeau, of Hull; Kevin Comeau and his wife, Francie, of Florida; Denise Comeau, of Hull; and the late Rosemary Gately and her surviving husband, William, of Weymouth. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews … all extended family and dear friends.
A funeral service was to be held this Thursday morning, March 25, at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham, with interment taking place in Hull Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patti’s name to The Chilton House, 3 Chilton St., Plymouth, MA 02360.
Relatives and friends who cannot gather together with Patti’s family at this time can still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. Those who cannot access the website can call 

Obituary: John W. Koutrobis

John W. Koutrobis, 69 
John W. Koutrobis died with his wife by his side on March 13. He was 69.
John was the son of Christos and Pota Koutrobis, of Lowell, a city where he spent his childhood exploring the neighborhoods where he lived, on Butterfield and Draper streets, and loved to reminisce about his adventures growing up. 
After graduating from high school, he spent his college years in Athens, Greece, attending Deree College and serving as an Air Force reservist at the U.S. Air Force Base in Athens.  
John later obtained his master’s degree in teaching, making a significant impact on countless students he taught during his 34-year career with the Boston public school system – at West Roxbury High School, Mattahunt Elementary School (Mattapan), Kenney Elementary School (Dorchester), and Condon Elementary School (South Boston). He taught students in the Greek bilingual program and third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade special education program.
John’s love for teaching didn’t end in the classroom. During his summers off as a teacher, he owned and operated Joseph’s Pizzeria on Nantasket Beach in Hull. He ran Joseph’s for 38 years before retiring in 2019. He spent every single day of the summer running the restaurant, constantly looking to improve the business and make customers happy. He treated all his employees as if they were his students, always teaching, encouraging, and helping them succeed.  
For anyone who met John, he always left a lasting impression with his charismatic personality and ability to overcome all barriers despite having multiple sclerosis. Though he was diagnosed at the age of 30, he never allowed the illness to stop him from traveling the world with his family, becoming a successful businessman, and taking full advantage of all that life offered him.
He will be greatly missed by the family he helped raise with his loving and dedicated wife, Sofia (formerly Drougas), in Norwell: his daughter, Panagiota, and husband, Antonios Athinelis, of Medford; his daughter, Katerina, and her husband, Justin DiCristofalo, of Quincy; his daughter, Christina, and her husband, Michael Regan, of Duxbury; and his son, Christos, and girlfriend, Kerry, of Boston. He is also survived by his grandson, John, his pride and joy; his mother, Pota; his sister, Valerie Murphy, and her husband, Terry, and nieces, of Chelmsford; his brother-in-law, Ernie Drougas, and nephews, of Bourne; and many koumparoi, cousins and dear friends.
Though there will be no public services, John’s family asks that you make a donation in his name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=35211.  
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. For online guestbook, visit CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM.

Obituary: Lois T. Hartel Patterson

Lois T. Hartel Patterson, 85 
Lois T. Hartel Patterson, of Hull, died on March 15 at the South Shore Hospital. She was 85.
Born in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, she was the second daughter of Louis and Delia Hartel.
She graduated from Roslindale High School. 
Lois was proud to have worked at the John Hancock building in Boston, the Dedham Transcript newspaper, and the Hilton at Dedham Place. 
She loved walking (especially the beach), dancing, and spending time with her family. For all to remember, she had a unique laugh that was contagious.
Lois was the wife of Edmond Patterson for 62 years and the sister of the late Ethel Cahill. She leaves her five loving children: John Patterson and his wife, Susan; and daughters Paula Carlson and her longtime companion, David, Elizabeth and her husband, James Lowrie, Pamela Lounsbury and her companion, Walter, and Marie and her husband, Michael Hanlon. 
Lois is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jillian, Mackay, Erik, Sean, Michael, Ryan, and Hannah.
Visiting hours will be private.
For additional information and the online guestbook, please visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Rosemary A. Terrio

Rosemary A. Terrio, 86
Rosemary A. (McCarthy) Terrio, of Hull, died peacefully at her home on March 8. She was 86.
She was the loving wife of the late George E. Terrio Sr., of Whitman and Hull. She was also the loving mother of Helen M. Terrio, of Hull; George E. Terrio Jr., of Florida; Maryellen Terrio, of Florida; John R. Terrio, of Hull; Brian P. Terrio, of Whitman; James H. Terrio, of Hull; Kathleen A. Casey, of Dudley; and the late Geraldine Terrio and the late Kevin Terrio, of Weymouth. She was the loving grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 18. She is also survived by two sisters of Florida, Jeri McCarthy and Ann Arsenault, and many nieces and nephews. 
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Ryan) McCarthy. She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School in Boston. Rosemary belonged to a club known as the “Blind Center,” and she was a devoted Catholic. She was also the former owner of Hull Bait and Tackle.   
Rosemary had many dear and devoted friends. She was loved for her kind heart and caring ways. She will be missed by her family and all the lives she has touched. 
Rosemary’s funeral Mass was held on March 17 at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Services concluded with interment in Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. (To view the funeral Mass live stream, visit the church’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristbytheSea/featured.)
Donations in memory of Rosemary can be made to the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA 02446.
Family and friends who cannot gather together with Rosemary’s family at this time can still 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: Charles Caissie, Jr.

Charles Caissie Jr., 58
Charles (Tad) Caissie Jr. died peacefully at home on Feb. 24 due to complications from cancer. He was 58.
Charles was a lineman for the MBTA for many years and a lifelong resident of Hull. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Charles is survived by his four children: Kristen Caissie Donahue and her husband, Ryan, and grandchildren Henry and Lilou, of California; Charles Caissie III (TJ) and his fiancé, Page, of Illinois; Brandie Caissie and granddaughter Gracelynn, of Illinois; and Jayden Caissie, of Canada.
He also leaves his father, Charles Caissie, of Florida, his sister, Suzanne Godinho, of Hull, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Judith Caissie.
Charles will be buried in a private ceremony at a later date.

Obituary: Wanda L. Hurley

Wanda L. Hurley
Wanda L. (Hegarty) Hurley, of Hull, died Feb. 24. 
The beloved wife of the late Timothy Hurley, she was the loving mother of Eileen Clark and her husband, Dan, of Dalton, Ga.; Brian Hurley and his wife, Elaine, of Hull; Laura Neagle and her husband, Jay, of Scituate; and Gregory Hurley and his wife, Denise, of Scituate. She is survived by 11 grandchildren.
Pre-deceased by nine brothers and sisters, she leaves many nieces and nephews. 
Wanda graduated from Weymouth High School and then furthered her education at City of Quincy School of Nursing. She worked at Quincy Hospital and specialized in geriatric nursing. Her nursing career spanned many years, and she truly enjoyed working at Eventide Nursing Home in Quincy. 
Wanda enjoyed the Garden Club, but nothing gave her more enjoyment then her family. They were the foundation of all that was truly important to her. She will be sadly missed. 
Funeral services are private.

Obituary: Judith Ann Cox

Judith Ann Cox, 71
Judith Ann Cox, of Scituate and formerly of Hull, died on Feb. 16. She was 71.
The beloved daughter of the late Eleanor D. (Powers) and Thomas F. Cox, she was the sister of the late Janet Cox Rockwell. She is survived by her brothers, Thomas F. Cox Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Scituate; and Richard Cox and his wife, Yun, of Honolulu, Hawaii. 
She also leaves several nieces and nephews: Michael Cox and his wife, Susan; Matthew Cox; Richard Cox Jr.; Kaitlin Laffoon and her husband, DJ; Sean Cox; and Audrey and Eleanor Rockwell. A nephew, James Rockwell, predeceased her. She was the great-aunt of Matthew, Maggie, Shaye, Chloe, Alyssa, and Alysha. 
Judith was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Hingham and a former employee of Boston Gear Works and Walmart. 
A private graveside service will be held in Hull Village Cemetery. Donations to honor Judith can be made to MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For an online guestbook, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.

Obituary: Teresa DiVendra Minkin

Teresa DiVendra Minkin, 58 
Teresa DiVendra Minkin died on Feb. 22. She was 58. 
Terry was born in South Boston and grew up in Hull. She had many fond memories of growing up on E Street.
Teresa was the beloved daughter of Teresa Sanfillippo DiVendra (“Mama Tree”) and the late Joseph DiVendra (“Papa Joe”), of Hull. She was the devoted mother of the late Teresa and Bartley Loftus, of South Boston, and loving grandmother to her pride and joy, Patrick Loftus Santos, of Melrose.
Terry was the sister of Jeanne DiVendra, of Oneonta, N.Y., and the late Frances Viola, Marie Null, Joseph DiVendra, and Charles DiVendra, all of Hull.
She is loved and cherished by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Terry’s greatest love was of her two children, whom she missed dearly. 
She had a heart of gold and loved deeply. She was strong and kind, and her love knew no bounds. She was one of a kind, with a sense of humor that could bring you to tears. She had a love for Harley Davidson and was always out for an adventure. She was a friend and confidant to many. Terry will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held on Monday, March 1, from 4-7 p.m., at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Downing Chapel will be enforcing social distancing, mask requirements, and proper hand sanitizing as recommended by the state. 
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Teresa DiVendra. For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com

Obituary: Edward T. Vallis

Edward T. Vallis, 81 
Edward T. Vallis (aka “Big Ed”), formerly of Hull and a resident of Gulfport, Fla., died Feb. 4. He was 81.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Vallis; two daughters, Jody Bowen and her husband, Robert Bowen, of Sebastian, Fla., and Amy Largy and her husband, Patrick Largy, of Tiverton, R.I.; and his three adoring grandsons, Ryan Bowen and Jackson and James Largy. He also leaves two sisters, Alice Whelan, of Hull, and Marion LaPierre, of Gulfport, Fla.; and 15 nieces and nephews.
Edward grew up in the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury. He loved the city as a child, shining shoes in Scollay Square at the age of 10 and following “Louie the Ragman” around, collecting junk, which led to his love of antiquing, coin collecting, and metal detecting at the beach.
He was a hard worker and supported his family as a cement finisher by trade. He started his own rust- proofing, steam-cleaning, and upholstery business, called Power Clean Corp. He later worked at the Plymouth Nuclear Power Plant and was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local No. 3. He ended his career with Crystal Clear Pools as a job foreman before his retirement.
Ed loved traveling: vacations to Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico (Vieques), and Las Vegas. He always wanted to go to Alaska. His last vacation was in December 2019, a memorable family Christmas holiday cruise to the Caribbean. 
As Edward’s health was declining, he slowly stayed in more than he went out but enjoyed his Netflix and TV shows: “American Pickers,” “Pawn Stars,” and “Jeopardy.” One thing he loved was his Bad Apple hat, and he loved telling people that he paid only 50 cents for it!  
He was well taken care of by his loving wife until the end and had the love and support of his daughters. Those who truly knew Ed knew that under that rough exterior was a very big heart. He will surely be missed.
Edward recently told his wife that he wanted to go back to Hull; he missed the salt air. He chose to be cremated. There will be no immediate services, but there will be a time at a future date to celebrate Ed’s life, with his family and friends, and to bring him home to the salt air. 

Obituary: Ronald F. Marcella

Ronald F. Marcella
Ronald F. (“Ronnie”) Marcella, of Hull, died Feb. 4. 
He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran who served during Vietnam. He earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Valor, and a Purple Heart. 
Ronnie loved his family. With his quick wit and his limitless sarcasm, he left an impression on anyone whom he crossed paths with. He enjoyed fishing, scratch tickets, and he was the greatest storyteller you will ever encounter. 
He spent many years volunteering at the Brockton VA hospital, and he was a member of the Mass Vigil Society. Ronnie was a man who gave his everything to the people he cared about and never expected anything in return. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Beloved husband of the late Sarah A. Marcella, he was the loving father of Christian Marcella, of Hull; Genevieve Rosario, of North Carolina; Jessica Davis, of Quincy; and Mariah Marcella, of Hull. He was the cherished twin brother of Paul Marcella, of Kingston, and brother of the late Richard, Robert, and Phillip Marcella. 
He was the devoted grandfather of Isabella Rosario, of North Carolina, and Joseph Marcella, of Hull. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, sisters- in-law, and cousins. 
The funeral Mass and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ronnie can be made to the V.A. Boston Healthcare System, Brockton VAMC Campus, ATTN: Voluntary Services (135). 

Obituary: James Baxter Campbell

James Baxter Campbell, 74 
James Baxter Campbell, of Hull, died unexpectedly at the South Shore Hospital on Feb. 12 after a brief illness. He was 74.
He was the loving husband of Sandra (Richardson) Campbell and dear father to James B. Campbell Jr., of Carver, Kevin Campbell and his wife, Maria, also of Carver, and Stacey Petroski, of Braintree. He was predeceased by his daughter Kelly Campbell, of Hull.  
James was the beloved grandfather of Lily, Tomas, Brianna, Tommy, Shawna, and JD. and leaves great-grandchildren Reilly, Joey, and Jaxson. He also leaves his brothers, a sister, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his brother William Campbell and sister Phyllis Kitson.
James was a Navy veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge he became a mechanic, fulfilling his love of cars and motorcycles. Other passions for James were music of all types, food, sunsets, and, of course, his dogs.
With sentiment: Thank you, for being such a kind and sweet Grampy. Thank you, for all of the wonderful years and for being so strong for so long. – T.C.
Visiting hours will be held at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel on Monday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon, with interment at the Hull Village Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in James’ name to The Epilepsy Foundation at www.Epilepsy.com.
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Anne E. Seitz

Anne E. Seitz, 73 
Anne E. Seitz, of Framingham and Hull, died on Feb. 3 after a brief illness. She was 73.
The daughter of the late David and Mary (Meehan) Hunter, she grew up in the Belmont and Cambridge area. She later moved to Framingham where she and her husband resided for more than 35 years. During that time, they would also summer in Hull and enjoy the beach and fresh air.
Anne leaves her husband, Frederick, and her son, Frederick B. Seitz IV, and his wife, Taylor, of Natick; her twin brother, Robert Hunter, and his wife, Carole, of Topsfield; and her sister, Mary Donahue, of Hingham. She was predeceased by her brother, David T. Hunter.
She also leaves many dear nieces and nephews, as well as her loyal German shepherd, Logan.
A Mass celebrating Anne’s life was held on Feb. 8 at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish St. Ann Church in Hull. Livestreaming of the Mass will be available at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmaryhull  or YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/ChristbytheSea. 
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Buddy Dog in Sudbury (https://www.buddydoghs.com/) or a charity of your choice.
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Eric Marshall Weiner

Eric Marshall Weiner, 62
Eric Marshall Weiner, of Hull, died peacefully on Feb. 6 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston with his loving wife by his side. He had courageously been battling cancer for the past three years. He was 62.
Born in Portland, Maine, on Sept. 1, 1958, he was a son of Selma (Rosenfield) Weiner and the late Sidney Weiner. Eric was raised in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood and in Hull. He attended local schools and graduated with Hull High School’s class of 1976. He continued his education at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he earned his undergraduate degree. 
Eric was a nuclear engineer and worked for Areva Inc. for 28 years. Throughout those years, he built a beautiful life and family with his wife, Marianne. The two married on July 12, 1980, in Hingham, and together they shared 41 loving years of marriage.
Eric loved nothing more than spending days on his boat with his family, friends, and cherished grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling, skiing, his notorious blue Mustang, jamming out to classic rock, and playing bocce on the beach with his friends from grade school.
Eric had a wicked sense of humor and was always smiling. He enjoyed conversations with everyone who crossed his path, especially with those at the marina. His relationships with his family and friends were of utmost importance to him, and he would do anything for the people he loved. 
Eric loved fully and unconditionally. His life lessons and legacy will live through his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his treasured mother, Selma Weiner, of Hull, and his beloved wife, Marianne (LaBreck) Weiner. He was the devoted father of Erin L. O’Marra and her spouse, Patrick, of Connecticut; Jessica I. O’Mara and her spouse, Thomas, of Hull; Matthew C. Weiner, of Quincy; and Michelle A. Weiner and her partner, Matthew Walsh, of Houghs Neck. 
Eric was the loving grandfather of Kylee and Molly O’Marra, of Connecticut, and Jack and Charlie O’Mara, of Hull. He was the dear brother of Carla L. Keith and her spouse, Andrew, of South Easton; Gary D. Weiner and his spouse, Dale, of Georgia; Bruce D. Weiner, of Hull; and Mark S. Weiner, of Florida. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Due to COVID-19, Eric’s funeral service will be held privately. Following cremation, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Eric’s name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, or Campbell Christmas Angels, by visiting www.campbellchristmasangels.org/donations. 
For those who cannot gather together with Eric’s family at this time, friends can still 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: Joseph Michael Pilachowski

Joseph Michael Pilachowski, 70
Joseph Michael Pilachowski, of Hull, died peacefully on Jan. 27 at the age of 70 surrounded by his loving family. He had spent the end of his life courageously battling cancer. 
He is survived by his daughter, Lori Pilachowski, of Hull; his son, Gregory Pilachowski, and his wife, Jennifer, of Plymouth; their mother, Karen Morley, of Hull; and his granddaughter, Lillian. He also leaves behind his sister, Sharon Evans, and her husband Steve, of Idaho; his brother, Leo Pilachowski, and his wife, Katie, of Indiana; his brother, Stephen Pilachowski, and his wife, Minerva, of Pennsylvania; and his brother, Robert Pilachowski, and his wife, Patti, of Massachusetts. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Leo, and his mother, Lorraine.
Joe was born on July 4, 1950, and spent most of his life living in his hometown of Hull. Upon graduating from Hull High School in 1968, he attended the University of New Hampshire and then spent his career working for the Social Security Administration. Once retired, Joe loved playing golf almost every morning with his golfing buddies. He especially enjoyed taking walks and riding bikes with his daughter, Lori. Joe was also very fond of spending time with his new granddaughter, Lillian. 
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of Joe’s life has been postponed until this summer. His family is so grateful for the support and love of their friends during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joe can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. 

Obituary: Mary Edwards Shaner

Mary Edwards Shaner, 78
Mary Edwards Shaner, of Hull, died peacefully on Jan. 27 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 78.
Born in Asheville, N.C., on July 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Charles William Edwards Sr. and Linnell (Farmer) Edwards. 
Mary graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1960. She did her undergraduate work at Duke University on full scholarship. She attended Oxford University in England as a Fulbright Scholar and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She joined the English faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston in 1970 and retired in 2005 as a full professor. She was a Chaucer specialist and a contributor to The Riverside Chaucer. She also created classes in children’s literature.
Mary was the beloved wife of Richard C. Shaner, with whom she shared nearly 51 years. She was the loving sister of Sharon Palmer, of Florida; the late Charles W. Edwards Jr. and his surviving wife, Rainey, of Georgia; and Linda Stine and her husband, Richard, of North Carolina. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends, and former students.
Following cremation, Mary’s graveside service will be held at a later date at her family’s plot at Big Crabtree Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or any animal rescue organization of your choice.
Although we cannot gather together with Mary’s family at this time, friends can still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a memory or message. Those who cannot access the website can call 1-800-Keohane to have their messages added.

Obituary: Martin Arthur Swartz

Martin Arthur Swartz, 76 
Martin Arthur Swartz, of Hull, died on Jan. 31 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76.
He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Wilson) Swartz for more than 50 years and the devoted father of Karen Jewell and her husband, Jay, of Dunstable, and Jennifer Aalerud, of Billerica. 
He was the loving brother of Robert (“Bob”) Swartz and his wife, Caroline, of Greer, S.C., and cherished grandfather of Cole and Mikey Aalerud.
A member of the first class to graduate from Hull High School, Martin enjoyed working at Paragon Park and other establishments around town, eventually putting himself through Bentley College. After college, he enjoyed a long career as a corporate controller and treasurer in locally owned companies. 
Martin loved going to the beach with his family, skiing with his friends, and taking trips to Disney World.
Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom in Hull, where Martin was a lifelong member.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Martin’s memory can be donated to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. A

Obituary: Frances Ann Murphy

Frances Ann Murphy, 77
Frances Ann (“Duchie”) (DeMatteo) Murphy died peacefully at her home in Hingham on Jan. 21, surrounded lovingly by her family. She was 77.
She was born on Sept. 1, 1943, to Rose and Martin DeMatteo, of Milton, Wellesley, and Hingham. She spent her early childhood in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, but the majority of her childhood was in Milton.
Duchie attended high school at Jeanne D’Arc Academy in Milton and college at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree and went on to become an elementary school teacher. She was blessed to have had extraordinary and lifelong friendships with the special women she met in both places.
Duchie met and fell in love with her husband, Philip Murphy, at a young age, and they wed in July 1966 – a union that lasted 54 years. After their wedding, the couple moved to Hingham, raising their three daughters and enjoying lasting and meaningful relationships with countless friends and neighbors.  
Duchie was a natural nurturer and will be remembered as a stand-out mother, wife, and homemaker. To know her was to love her, and to enjoy her company was a privilege. Her door was always open to her friends and family. Those who were lucky enough to enjoy her company will surely remember many happy memories and delicious meals around her dinner table.  
Throughout life, Duchie enjoyed her strong faith, her close-knit family, gardening, traveling, cooking, horseback riding, playing bridge and Scrabble, the music of Josh Groban, and countless little pleasures like crossword puzzles, word games, jigsaw puzzles, and a good salty potato chip. 
Most of all Duchie took great pleasure in her summer home on Nantasket Beach in Hull, not only the beautiful natural setting that brought her joy but also her ability to share it year after year with her daughters, their families, and her grandchildren. Duchie truly made her home in Hull a special place, and her presence will be felt there for decades to come as she leaves behind so many memories of kindness, warmth, and laughter for her family, friends, and all others who knew her.
Duchie was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Philip; her siblings, Marty DeMatteo, of Hingham and Sarasota, Fla., and Claire (and Richard) Taylor, of Towson, Md.; her daughters, Laura (and Andrew) McIntosh, of Ripton, Vt., Nancy Murphy (and Mic Grant) of Middleborough, and Sarah (and Michael) Kiernan, of Norwell. She also leaves her five lucky grandchildren: Kate, Anna, and Amy Kiernan, of Norwell; and Beth and Matthew McIntosh, of Ripton, Vt. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Duchie’s family would like to thank her huge circle of friends for the messages sent, cards written, and phone calls and visits made in the last weeks of her life. We are awed by the lives she has touched.
A funeral Mass was held at St. Ann’s Church in Hull on Jan. 25. The family is planning a celebration of Duchie’s life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Duchie can be made to Friends of the Paragon Carousel, P.O. Box 100, Hull, MA 02045, or to
Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA – two of the many causes Duchie was passionate about. 

Obituary: David Ernest Clinton

David Ernest Clinton, 82 
David Ernest Clinton, of Kingston, died Dec. 28 at the age of 82. 
Dave lived a life of service to the boating public foremost and to his home community of Conifer Green. He was a fiercely proud member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for more than 49 years with the Point Allerton Flotilla, 1203, of the First Coast Guard Northern District. He held numerous elected positions at the flotilla, division, and district level. 
Dave had a strong passion for operations and communication and held leadership positions in each at the district level over his USCG Auxiliary tenure. He also spent countless hours in the classroom, teaching boating safety and navigation skills to the boating public. He has mentored, taught, and recruited so many auxiliarists over the years, making then better boaters and shipmates.  
Dave was also passionate about his Braintree Yacht Club as one of the oldest standing members and past commodore. Following that term, he held leadership positions with the Massachusetts Bay Yacht Club Association as its commodore and Executive Board member. 
Closer to home, Dave was a member of the Conifer Green homeowners’ association, most recently serving as vice president. He loved his community and worked hard for its betterment on behalf of all the residents. He worked hard his entire life at many positions, including time as assistant harbormaster for Hull and harbormaster for the town of Kingston before his retirement. 
Dave was the beloved husband of the late Nancy G. (Dickson) Clinton and loving father of John Clinton and his wife, Karen, of Amherst, N.H.; James R. Clinton III, of Rockland; and David K. Clinton and his wife, Lindsay, of Hull. He was the brother of D. Kenneth Clinton, of Arizona, and the Rev. Katrina Clinton, of Attleboro, and the late Dennis Clinton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Dave was a kind, gentle man who loved his family, especially during holiday gatherings and times they could spend on boating outings, showing them his playground of the Boston Harbor Islands. He lived the Coast Guard motto of “semper paratus.” He very much valued preparedness and was true to his eagerness to help and be ready to serve as called upon.
Funeral services were private. A private gathering is being planned for this summer with his yacht club and USCG Auxiliary shipmates. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coast Guard Foundation, 394 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378, www.coastguardfoundation.org. 

Obituary: Josephine Cowen

Josephine Cowen, 97 
Josephine Cowen died peacefully at home on Jan. 20, with loved ones by her side. She was 97. 
Josephine was born on March 30, 1923. She was raised in Hingham and is a Hingham High School graduate. She married Kenneth Cowen on July 7, 1946, and they spent the next 50 years in Hull.  
They had three children: Candace Cowen (deceased 1969), Kenneth Cowen Jr., and Jodi Cowen. 
Josephine held multiple jobs, including as a telephone operator at the old phone company building on Nantasket Avenue; a long run at Richardson Insurance that she loved; and then almost 20 years as a Hull school bus driver (Mrs. C) with Ken and many other Hull friends. 
The couple retired in the 1990s and, with some other retired Hull folks, moved to Florida, where they played bingo, frequented the local casinos, and enjoyed their well-deserved time. They moved back to Hull in 2010 when they needed more care. Ken passed away in 2013. Josephine enjoyed her time playing bingo, feeding “her” birds at Hull Gut, eating out, and generally being spoiled by everyone who loved her. She will be remembered as a feisty, funny, tough lady.  
A Celebration of Life event will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Anne Scully Senior Center in Hull.