Obituary: John T. Dunn

John T. Dunn, 59 

John T. Dunn, of Hull, passed away at home on Dec. 20, surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 59.

Husband of 31 years to his beloved wife, AnnMarie (Roche) Dunn, he was the father of Meaghan Ann and Kathleen Dunn, of Hull, and the dear son of Joan Dunn and her late husband, John (Jack) Dunn, of Hingham. 

He was the devoted brother of Joan Marie Chittick (husband Charlie), Jimmy Dunn (wife Donna), and Jeanette Dunn, all of Hingham. He also leaves behind many family members, including his nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom were blessed to know their “Uncle Johnny.”

John was born in 1962 and grew up in Hingham, where he was fortunate enough to be surrounded by his childhood friends, with whom he spent many happy moments swimming and boating at Kimball Beach. His love of the ocean started early and was fostered not only by Kimball Beach but also by the summers spent at his grandparents’ cottage in Hull, where all the cousins would spend every weekend on Nantasket Beach. He carried this love into his adult life with many trips on his boat MadKat, named after his daughters.  

After graduating from Hingham High School in 1980, John went on to Calhoon MEBA Engineering School, where he was able to explore ports around the world while training as a Marine engineer. After graduation, he joined the Millwright Local 1121, following in his father’s footsteps; that led him eventually to IPC Lydon, which he retired from. He worked hard at his job and was respected by all those in the industry he crossed paths with. 

In 1984, John met AnnMarie at Paragon Park, where his parents also met many years before, and grew into having an amazing and loving relationship that allowed them to continue to fall more in love each day. They went on to have their two daughters, Meaghan and Kathleen, whom John loved dearly.

John was a proud friend of Bill W for 26 years.

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Danielle E. Struzziery Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Emma Ryan Memorial Fund, both c/o Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: James M. Muncy

James M. Muncy, 82 

James M. (“Jim”) Muncy passed away on Dec. 9. He was 82. 

The beloved husband of Jean E. (Goranson) Muncy, he was the loved brother of David P. Muncy, of North Carolina; Carol A. McWilliams, of Hull; and Jean Marie Muncy, of Plymouth. He was the cherished uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews and godfather of Maxwell Fleck.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired police sergeant with the Hull Police Department. 

A funeral service was to be held on Dec. 15 at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham. Burial took place in the Hull Village Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Jim’s memory be made to the Hull Seaside Animal Rescue or Wellspring. 

For additional information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Roslyn D. Cutler

Roslyn D. Cutler, 93

Roslyn (“Roz”) Cutler passed away on Dec. 3 after a brief illness. She was 93.

Roz was a lifelong resident of Hull and loved being near the ocean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cutler, her daughter, Rosanne, and her son, Lewis, too early in life. 

Many were in awe of how she had the strength to go on, but Roz had an amazing outlook on life that gave her the fortitude to overcome such loss. She radiated this positivity, which made the people in the community support and love her, and she continued those relationships right up until the end.

Roz and her family ran Cohen’s Restaurant at A Street in Hull for more than 40 years. She knew all the regulars and loved chatting with the people coming in for a great corned beef sandwich. 

After the restaurant closed its doors, Roz and her sister, Marge Berman, were managers at Louie’s Boutique at Building 19 in Hingham. They both loved meeting all the customers and “running the show” as if they owned it themselves. 

Roz attended Miami University and had lasting friendships from that time. And she was so appreciative of the friends she made at the Hull Senior Center. She genuinely cherished her time with family and friends. 

She truly had an enthusiasm for life and a spirited sense of humor. She was sharp as a tack and could rattle off anyone’s phone number, even up until the day before she died. 

Roz is survived by her nieces, Susan Berman Davis, of Weymouth, and Audrey Cassevoy and Joanne Berman, of Hull, and by her nephew, Harold Berman, of Long Beach, Calif.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roz’s memory can be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue.

Obituary: Leonard C. Field Jr.

Leonard C. Field Jr., 60

Leonard C. Field Jr., of Rockland, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6 after a long illness. He was 60.

Lee was born in Weymouth to the late Lenny and Esther Field. He graduated from Hull High School and Westfield State College after serving in the U.S. Army and as a member of the 1058th Transportation Co in Hingham.  

Lee spent many years in insurance and sales prior to his retirement. He loved his role as a coach and as a friend to so many. His greatest joy was being a proud father and loving husband. He will be remembered for his quick wit and kind heart.

Lee is survived by his wife, Caroline, and dear children, Leo and Erin Field, of Rockland. He also leaves his loving sister, Janet Corner, and her husband, Russell, of Rockland; nephews Michael (fiancé Rosie) and Frankie and niece Kayla Meech; and great-nephew Carlisle and great-niece Mia. He is also remembered as Uncle Lee to the entire Tierney family. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, Dec. 13, from 4-7 p.m., in the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Nicholas United Methodist Church, 130 Spring St., Hull. Burial will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rockland Youth Football and Cheer or Hull Pirates Youth Football Association.

For additional information and online guest book, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Barbara Gorham

Barbara Gorham, 91 

Barbara (Beatey) Gorham, of Weymouth, passed away on Dec. 4, in the company of her family. She was 91.

Born in Michigan on July 25, 1930, to the late Horace and Carrie (Heavenridge) Beatey, she was the oldest of three children. She and her devoted husband of 73 years, Jack Gorham, started their life together in Quincy, eventually relocating to Hull where they raised their nine children.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Jack, and her children: daughter Deborah Moore and her husband, Allen; son John and his wife, Paula; son Douglas; son Michael and his wife, Meg; son Geoffrey; son Alan and his wife, Debbie; daughter Kim Donnellan and her husband, Frank; and daughter Amy Langan. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. 

She was predeceased by her son Scott, sister Paige (Diane) Hoffman, and brother (Robert) Jimmy Beatey. 

Barbara’s life will be celebrated in a private funeral ceremony at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barbara can be made to the D.A.V. – Salvation Army. 

For additional information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: Beverly Ann Lacks

Beverly Ann Lacks, 74 

Beverly Ann (Sturgis) Lacks, of Hull, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Dec. 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 74.

Beverly was born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on April 25, 1947, and lived on the South Shore for most of her life.  

The daughter of the late Richard V. Sturgis and Alice F. (Jarvis) Sturgis, she was the beloved mother of Lee T. Lacks, of South Portland, Maine, Derek M. Lacks, of Duxbury, and Jon P. Lacks of Bend, Ore.  

She graduated from Mount Saint Mary College in Hooksett, N.H., and earned her master’s degree in elementary education from Bridgewater State University. She taught in the Scituate public school system prior to taking a position with Friends of the Unborn in Quincy, where she helped young women and children in need for more than 20 years. She devoted her life to caring for others, be it family, friends, or members of her community.

A ray of sunshine to all who knew her, Beverly had a sweet and gentle nature that belied a fiercely resilient spirit. Even in her battle against multiple myeloma, she considered others by agreeing to take part in a number of experimental studies and clinical trials, which have provided researchers with vital information in their efforts to eradicate this rare form of cancer.  

She is survived by her loving sons, Lee Todd, Derek, and Jon; her older brother, Richard P. Sturgis; her lifelong friend, Judith A. Moriarty; her nieces, Heidi Sturgis Cerullo and Rachel Sturgis Haley; and her grandchildren, Dylan O’Reilly-Lacks, Lachlan O’Reilly-Lacks, Dominick Lacks, and Jon Charles Lacks. She also leaves an extensive family of cousins.  

A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Anthony’s Church in Cohasset. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery in Cohasset.  

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Beverly’s name. 

Obituary: Lourdes M. Arena

Lourdes M. Arena, 61

 Lourdes M. (Roth) Arena, of Hull, died on Nov. 28. She was 61. 

After living abroad in Mexico, Ireland, and England during the initial years of her life, Lourdes spent her childhood in Hingham, later living in Weymouth and in Hull, where she resided for the past 20 years. Lourdes was deeply empathetic, dedicating a significant portion of her personal and professional life to caring for others. She worked as a registered nurse and personal caregiver for more than 25 years. 

She was a compassionate and sensitive person, who loved the beach and watching sunsets at the Hull Gut. She loved all animals and had many pets throughout her life. She enjoyed watching British TV series and was thrilled to have traveled to London twice within the past several years. A lover of music, she had a deep passion for English rock bands, especially the Rolling Stones. 

The wife of John Arena, of Hull, Lourdes was the loving mother of Marisa Roth and her fiancé, Eric Peterson, of Holbrook, and Kailen Arena, of Hull. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Edward J. Roth and Kathleen R. Roth; she was the sister of Maureen Gray, Edward Roth and his wife, Pamela, of Hingham, and Bridget Roth, of Hull; aunt to Brianna Gray; and adoring grandma “Lala” to Noah, Eli, and Seamus. She is also survived by many other family members, including cousins and nieces and nephews of John and the late Brian McKinnon, and by friends.

Her family meant the world to Lourdes, and she loved spending time with her three grandsons. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 4-8 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Cremation will follow. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lourdes and in honor of her love of animals can be made to Hull Seaside Animal Rescue, 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Joseph R. Callahan

Joseph R. Callahan, 82 

Joseph R. (“Joe”) Callahan, of Hingham, died surrounded by his family on Nov. 24 after a short but insurmountable illness at South Shore Hospital. He was 82.

He was the loving son of the late Joseph A. Callahan and Myrtle (Smith) Callahan and brother to Sharon Callahan, of Hingham, and Nancy Moore and her husband, Butch, of Weymouth. He was the husband of the late Karen (Murphy) Callahan. 

Born in Weymouth and a lifelong resident of Hingham, he retired from the United Parcel Service in 1994. 

Joseph is survived by his children: Tammy Callahan, of Hull; Dennis and JoAnne Ames, of Danbury, Conn.; Theresa and Douglas Bates, of Middleborough; Mary and Werner Schultz, of Hull; and Daniel and Jasmin Callahan, of Middleborough. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as several nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Joseph and William Callahan, and by his granddaughter, Crystal Callahan. 

A funeral prayer service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. Visiting hours will be on Friday, from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in East Weymouth. 

For additional information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com.

Obituary: William M. Kenerson

William M. Kenerson, 68 
William M. (“Bucksie”) Kenerson died on Nov. 24 in his hometown of Hull. He was 68. His battle with serious medical issues in recent months showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. 
He was the beloved husband of Julie (Clancy) Kenerson, of Hull, with whom he shared 45 loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Sean and Kelly Kenerson, of Hull; Timothy and Laura Kenerson, of Marshfield; and Robert Kenerson, of Hull. He was Papa Bucks to William, Charles, Samuel, Joseph, Maxwell, Theodore, Christina, and George Kenerson. 
He is also survived by his siblings, Drs. John and Lisbet Kenerson, of Hampton, Va.; Paul and Lainey Kenerson, of Wenham; Thomas and Hirity Kenerson, of Manor, Texas; Marie Kenerson, of Sanibel, Fla.; Carol Wilson, of Brighton; and Dr. Kevin and LuAnn Kenerson of Yarmouth, Maine. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Brian Kenerson, who is survived by Kathy Kenerson, of Aptos, Calif. 
Bill was born on July 17, 1953, to the late John and Marie (Parkes) Kenerson and was raised in the Allerton Hill area of Hull. He grew up with a large extended family and many lifelong friends. He often spoke fondly of his close-knit family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. 
Bill met the love of his life, Julie Clancy, whom he married in 1976. They spent the next 30 years in the Wollaston area of Quincy, where they enjoyed raising their three boys and making lifelong memories. 
Bill was a proud graduate of Boston College High School, class of 1971, and Bridgeton Academy in Maine. He was a 35-year member of Teamsters Local 25 as a mechanic at Stop & Shop. He was a lifelong member of the Hull and Quincy yacht clubs and a member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water and Hull Lions Clubs.
A Mass of Christian Burial was to be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary of Assumption Parish, Hull. Services were to conclude at Hull Village Cemetery. 
For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 
Bill will be missed dearly, but we will think of him fondly when enjoying some of his favorite things: sailing in the bay, a game of cribbage on the front porch of the cottage, or watching one of his favorite Hallmark movies. 
Love you, Bucks.

Obituary: Virginia Mary Orfao

Virginia Mary Orfao, 87

Virginia Mary Orfao died on Nov. 29 surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.

She is survived by her husband, John Orfao, and her children: JoAnn McIntosh, of

Hinesville, Ga.; Elizabeth Mele, of Hull; Michael Orfao of Framingham; Philip Orfao, of Manchester, N.H.; John Orfao, of Lacey, Wash.; Janet Riscica, of Niskayuna, N.Y.; and Gina Gerfao, of New Haven, Conn. She also leaves her siblings, Theresa Cogliano and Joseph DiVito, of Hull. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Nazzareno and Georgina DiVito, her brother, Nazzareno DiVito Jr., and her sister, Louise Marciano, all of Hull, and her sister, Mary Jones, of North Augusta, S.C. Virginia was born at home, in Hull, on Oct. 2, 1934. She graduated from Hingham High School, class of 1952. She was married on June 29, 1957, to John Orfao. John and his two buddies were encouraged to ask out three of the DiVito sisters. Within a few years they had all happily married. John and Virginia were married for 64 years.

Virginia was a devoted mother to seven, grandmother (Mimi) to 31, and great-grandmother to 11. Countless others considered her a second mother to them. Her greatest joy in life was gathering with her family. She also enjoyed attending Mass, gardening, cooking for a crowd, puzzles, playing cards, and watching her soap operas. 

Her door was always open, and her presence was always welcoming to all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Dec. 3, from 4-7 p.m., at Pyne-Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 4, in St. Ann’s Church, Hull, at 10:30 a.m.

Those wishing to honor Virginia are invited to make a donation in her name to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, St. Ann’s Church in Hull. 

Obituary: Francis Patrick Fay Jr.

Francis Patrick Fay Jr. 

Francis Patrick (“Frank”) Fay Jr., of Hull, died peacefully on Nov. 13, doing what he loved most – enjoying a nice nap. 

Born and raised a city kid of seven to Frank and Agnes in Dorchester, he married Alice R. Hoppe, of Charlestown, and relocated to Nantasket Beach to start his family.

Called by the appeal of the ocean, Frank spent his life as a seafarer, both professionally and personally. He traveled the world as a Merchant Marine during and after the Korean War and all over the eastern seaboard as an engineer dredging and improving harbors and beaches. When back in port, he ran an auto salvage business and tinkered on his own boats. Always the family man, he would be sure to clean the grease from his hands before he threatened to smack you with them for “being a wise guy.” 

As tough as Frank was on the outside, his often worn and tanned skin belied his soft interior. Despite his many, many jokes and teasing, he would give his time and his last dime to help a friend in need. 

A social butterfly, he loved to tend bar at the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, spend time “BS’ing” and playing cards with his closest friends, and trying his luck during casino trips; he truly thrived through those meaningful exchanges. His energy will be sorely missed.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Alice, his son, John T. Fay Sr., and siblings Jack, Terry, Tom, Claire, and Chuck. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Tompkins, of Abington; and his children, Michael K. Fay, of Lebanon, Ohio; Catherine A. Fay, of Brockton; and Francis P. Fay III, of Weymouth. He was grandfather to John T. Fay Jr., of Quincy; Crystal A. Fay, of Brockton; Donna M. Fay, of Quincy; Lance M. Fay, of Cartersville, Ga.; and Samantha and Caitlin Fay, of Weymouth. He was great-grandfather to Alyssa, Cheyanne, Ava, Nicholas, Anna, and Cameron. 

Services have been held. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation in Frank’s name to the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, 3 Fitzpatrick Way, Hull, MA 02045. 

See www.Keohane.com for online condolences. 

Obituary: Anne Marie Gould O’Hara

Anne Marie Gould O’Hara, 87

Anne Marie Gould O’Hara of Hartford, N.C., died on Nov. 10. She was 87. 

Anne Marie grew up in Hull and was the daughter of the late John F. Gould and Anne V. Gould. She was a member of the 1952 Hingham High School graduating class. She earned her degree at Old Dominion University in Virginia and was a special needs art teacher in the Chesapeake, Va., school system for many years.

Her service as a woman member of the U.S. Air Force, known then as WAFs, made her a proud Korean War veteran. It was during her service time that she met and married her lifelong partner.

She is survived by her husband, Robert J. O’Hara Sr., retired captain of the Norfolk Naval Base Fire Department; her daughter, Mary Case, and her husband, Robert, of New Bern, N.C.; and her son, Robert J. O’Hara Jr., retired assistant chief of the Norfolk Naval Base Fire Department, and his wife, Lisa. Two grandsons, one granddaughter, and two great-granddaughters also survive her. 

She leaves her brother, Charles E. Gould, and her sisters, Marylyn Boyle and Lillian Gould Holzman. Her two brothers, John F. Gould Jr. and Thomas G. Gould, predeceased her.

She leaves many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Obituary: Malcolm Spencer Brown

Malcolm Spencer Brown, 89 

Malcolm Spencer Brown died peacefully at home on Nov. 3, his wife, Anne, and daughter, Melissa, by his side. He was 89.

A Renaissance man, Brown moved easily from philosophy to mathematics to environmental and social justice work. An emeritus professor of Greek philosophy at Brooklyn College and a scholar on the works of Plato, Brown was also a pioneer in renewable energy and community-led public radio. 

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, to missionary doctors Roswell and Enid Crump Brown, on Feb. 27, 1932, he was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., and married three times. With his first wife, Carol Gardner, he had three children: Duncan, Charlotte, and Lydia. With his second, Virginia Hayden, he had two: Melissa and Greg. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anne Larsen, whom he married on a bicycle trip to Alaska in 1985; his brother, Norm, and family; Carol, Duncan, and Lydia Brown; and Virginia Brown and Melissa Brown Neubauer, her husband, Kurt, and grandchildren Tess and Alec Neubauer. 

Also surviving are special friends Kevin and Barbara Gref. He was predeceased by his son Greg, his daughter Charlotte, and his granddaughter Haley. 

Malcolm graduated Amherst College in 1953, received his doctorate from Columbia University, and taught philosophy in colleges, including Reed, St. John’s (Annapolis), and Barnard, and 17 years at Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center. In 1970, he spent a year as a fellow at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C., pursuing his research into mathematics at the Old Academy. At CUNY, he was a pioneer in integrating computers in humanities research, and through the 1970s he arduously transliterated Greek to machine-readable form. In the 1970s and early 1980s, he published and presented papers at scholarly conferences in the United States, France, and England. He also edited texts still in use in college classrooms. 

In 1992, he spent a year in post-Communist Bulgaria, where he taught philosophy, while Anne established a library at a newly established liberal arts college, the American University of Bulgaria. On their return, they opened The Good Earth health food store on Main Street, Jeffersonville, N.Y. 

After several years, they moved to Hull, where Malcolm championed wind power and was elected to the Light Board on a renewable energy platform. He was aptly called “the Johnny Appleseed of Wind” due to his tireless work spreading Hull’s accomplishments to other Massachusetts towns. 

In later years, Malcolm returned to his scholarly work, researching at Harvard University and visiting manuscript collections and scholars in Oxford, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, and Venice. His scholarship continued to the end, with the last posting to his website this past summer. 

Malcom was playful and sly and took pleasure in wordplay and gentle teasing. He was not shy to express his love and approached all people with kindness, interest, and respect. As a human, he was singular and unique and will be sorely missed by the many who loved and admired him.

There will be no funeral or visitation. A life celebration is planned. To be informed, email MalcolmBrownEvent@gmail.com. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Catskill Mountain Institute, dba The Malcolm Brown Institute for Purposeful Living, P.O. Box 567, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 (themalcolmbrowninstitute.org) or the ACLU, or plant a tree in his honor.

Obituary: Richard J. Medalie

Richard J. Medalie 

Richard J. Medalie, of Hull, died on Nov. 5 of COVID-19 at South Shore Hospital.  

Known as Rick, he was born in Minnesota. He received a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota and was a Phi Beta Kappa. He studied on a Fulbright in London and also received an M.A. from Harvard University in Russian studies. He was a1958 graduate of Harvard Law School cum laude and was case editor of the Harvard Law Review. 

He had been admitted to practice as a member of the District of Columbia and New York bars. He practiced in those cities for more than 50 years as an associate attorney in antitrust law at Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays, and Handler and as a principal partner in the Washington corporate and commercial ADR and litigation law firm of Friedman and Medalie and its predecessors. 

Rick served as a law clerk to the Hon. George T. Washington, associate judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. In the last years of the Eisenhower administration and the first years of Kennedy’s, he served in the U.S. Justice Department as an assistant to Solicitor General J. Lee Rankin and Solicitor General Archibald Cox. 

In the mid-1960s, he was deputy director of the new Ford Foundation Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure at the Georgetown University Law Center. 

From May 1981 through September 1985, he was chairman of a panel of arbitrators in one of the largest and most complex commercial arbitrations in the history of the American Arbitration Association, the 17-party Libyan Producers’ Agreement Arbitration. Subsequently, he represented American and foreign banks in the Penn Central reorganization and the Iranian assets freeze. 

He was also instrumental in organizing the litigation section of the American Bar Association in a campaign to amend the Federal Arbitration Act to provide for a rational method of appeal from a court’s interlocutory order, and the D.C. bar appointed him to a 12-year term as a commissioner of the D.C. Law Revision Commission. 

In 1993, at the reunion of his law school class, he and his peers created the Appleseed Foundation to “plant a seed” to grow public service activity with lawyers and other professionals and to focus on broad systemic social initiatives. He was chairman of Appleseed, which now has a national office with 17 centers nationwide and approximately 80 staff members, for most of its first decade. He also served as the chairman of the Harvard Law School Fund from 1987-1989 and as a law school director of the university’s Harvard Alumni Association from 1991-1995. 

Rick married Susan Diane Abrams, also an attorney, in 1960. They had two sons, Samuel and Daniel, who is married to Diana Prufer. He also had twin grandchildren, Clara and Ben. He was the brother-in-law of Justice Ruth Abrams (deceased) and Attorney George Abrams.

He spent summers in Hull for 60 years and moved full-time to the town 18 years ago. He set up his own law office here in 2006.

Rick was an only child who enjoyed being part of a large family, many of whose members also spent summers in Hull. He was both kind and brilliant, a decent man for all seasons.

Obituary: Sarah Lillian Fine

Sarah Lillian Fine, 97

Sarah Lillian (Fishman) Fine, formerly of Hull, died on Nov. 2. She was 97. 

The beloved wife of the late Phillip Fine, she was the devoted mother of Michael Fine and his wife, Linda, Nancy Fine, and Richard Fine and his wife, Ellen. She was the cherished grandmother of Nanci Crossman and her husband, Nate, Jonathan Fine and his wife, Celena, Gregory Fine, and Laura Fine and great-grandmother of seven. She was the loving sister of the late Milton Fishman and his wife, Rosalie, the late Sylvia Katler and Abraham, Reuben, Philip, Eva, Dora, and Hyman Fishman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A WWII Coast Guard veteran, Sarah was a longtime employee of the Hull Public Schools and the Stop & Shop Co.

Funeral services have been held. Due to coronavirus concerns, shiva will not be observed.

The family would like to thank Royal Health Braintree for its kind and compassionate care. 

Donations in Sarah’s memory can be made to the Hull High School Scholarship Fund, 180 Main St., Hull, MA 02045, or to Temple Beth Sholom at www.tbshull.org.

Obituary: Charles Stewart Curran III

Charles Stewart Curran III

Charles Stewart (“Stew”) Curran III, a beloved lacrosse coach who developed and mentored generations of young men on and off the field, died on Nov. 2, surrounded by his family, after a yearlong battle with glioblastoma. 

While he was a Hall of Fame player and coach, Stew will be remembered for the quality of his character, a unique ability to be a fierce competitor determined to do everything possible to win and yet to leave it all on the field, and to be a friend, brother, father, husband, and father-figure the moment the game was done. His propensity for accepting everyone as they are and for taking complete strangers and treating them like family created a respect held by players, teammates, and opponents alike. When he watched a game – and he went to a lot of them – he was everyone’s biggest fan and best friend.

Stew grew up in Framingham, which he and the other “Ham Boys” turned into “the mecca of lacrosse” in Massachusetts. Upon graduation from Framingham South High School, he attended Bridgton Academy and earned high school All-American honors there. Then it was off to Plymouth State University. While his play there, where he earned all-conference and All-American honors as both a goalie and an attackman, was deemed worthy of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame, his biggest score came as a student in the cafeteria, where he saw Marianne Buckley and told himself, “That’s the one.” 

It took some convincing to make her feel that he was the guy, but Stew got the job done and the couple married in 1980, settling in Canton but eventually finding their dream home in Hull, living out their dream life in the process. 

Along the way, Stew, who earned a master’s degree from Boston University, worked first in the criminal justice system and then moved to the sales side of the waste management industry, but his real passions were his family and lacrosse.

Stew worked as a referee and a coach and never turned down a chance to volunteer to help the game and its players. His record included three state championships earned coaching Cohasset High School, leading Thayer Academy in 2014 to its first-ever title in the hypercompetitive Independent School League – along with the No. 26 ranking in LaxPower’s national poll, being named South Shore Coach of the Year three times (2006, 2007, 2008), plus The Boston Globe Coach of the Year in 2009. He was a founding member and director of Hull’s youth lacrosse program from 2001-2006. As a player, he was a part of Team USA box lacrosse from 1979-1980. His survivors also include the legion of players he coached in lacrosse and life. 

Away from the field, Stew was devoted to his wife, children, and church, as an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Church in Hull. He was a voracious reader, particularly enjoying books about ancient and military history.

Stew is survived by his wife, Marianne Buckley Curran, and his sons, Charles Stewart Curran IV, Garrett Curran and his wife, Molly Malone, daughter Cora, and Vin Curran. He also leaves his sisters, Ann Marie Wheeler and Janet McCann, his brothers, Tom and Jim Curran, brother-in-law Carle Buckley, sister-in-law Deborah Lambert, along with their spouses, and a bevy of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Stewart Curran II and Mildred Mary Curran.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s in Hull, 208 Samoset Ave., on Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours with the family and a celebration of Stew’s life will be held at 1 p.m. that day at Atlantica, 44 Border St., Cohasset. Internment in the Hull Village Cemetery will be private and at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, please support two of Stew’s favorite causes: St. Mary’s Church in Hull (https://stmaryhull.weshareonline.org) and Wellspring Multi-Service Center in Hull (https://wellspringmultiservice.org/donate). 

Obituary: Elizabeth A. Wholley

Elizabeth A. Wholley

Elizabeth A. (Leary) Wholley, a longtime resident of Hull, died Oct. 30.  

The beloved wife of the late Edward Wholley, Nancy, as she was known, was the loving mother of Elizabeth Shaw and her husband, Fred, of Hingham; Maura Wholley, Kathleen (“Cassie”) Wholley, Joan Fausz, Timothy Wholley, and John Wholley, all of Hull; Edward Wholley and his wife, Carolyn, of Weymouth; Christina (“Tina”) McCrosky and her husband, Ronald, of LA; and the late Marie Russell. She was the cherished grandmother of 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Robert and John Leary, and her sister, Madeleine Quinn. 

Nancy attended Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury and was a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art. She was a well-known artist in all mediums. She was a former member of the Hull Artist Association and the Cohasset Garden Club. 

The owner of the Sea Breeze in Hull, Nancy was a longtime employee at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester until her retirement. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Friday, from 2-4 p.m., in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. A graveside service will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hull Village Cemetery.  

Donations in memory of Nancy can be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Obituary: Norma C. Wiggin

Norma C. Wiggin, 89

Norma C. (Keith) Wiggin died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Hull on Oct. 28. She was 89.

Norma was born in Worcester, the daughter of Willard and Edith (Howe) Keith, of West Boylston. She graduated from Major Edwards High School in West Boylston and Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt.  

Norma married her beloved husband of 25 years, Nathan Wiggin, of Rockland, Maine, in 1955. The couple lived in West Boylston, Southbridge, and lastly on Stiles Reservoir in Spencer and had owned and operated the Donut Chateau in West Boylston and Southbridge. Nathan passed away in 1980, and Norma continued working at the business for several years.  

Norma also worked as a home care attendant for Nurse’s House Call in the Worcester area and was named Employee of the Year. She later reconnected with her high school classmate, Bob Parkin, and they lived together in Brookfield until his passing in 2011.   

Norma is survived by her daughters, Deborah Wiggin, and her husband, Paul Beresis, of Hull, and Diane Wiggin, of Naples, Fla.; four grandchildren, Sarah Wiggin of Tampa, Fla., Adam Eldean and his partner, Yaritza Velez, of Baltimore, Md., Aaron DeFeo and his girlfriend, Ashley Durham, of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Nora Eldean of Sandy, Utah; her honorary granddaughter, Layla Eldean; her great-grandchildren Gavin and Garrett DeFeo; her nephew and nieces Randy Keith and his wife, Patty, Linda Blake and her husband, Ned, and Lisa Hartman and her husband, Rick; her sister-in-law, Evelyn Keith; and the daughter of her longtime companion Bob Parkin, Karan Parkin, and her wife, Marianne Winters. Norma was predeceased by her brother, Robert Keith, of West Boylston’s Pinecroft Dairy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a funeral service at noon on Friday, Nov. 5, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wachusett Greenways, P.O. Box 121, Holden, MA 01520. To find a live-streaming link for the service and to share a memory or offer a condolence. visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Frank S. Krzywda

Frank S. Krzywda 

Frank S. Krzywda, of Middleborough and formerly of Pembroke and Hull, died on Oct. 30. 

The son of the late Irene and Stanley Krzywda, Frank was raised in Dorchester where he was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1964 and served until he was honorably discharged. 

He attended Northeastern University to obtain associate degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, which led to a long career in the technology field and an opportunity to travel the world. 

He married Mary P. McKay on May 1, 1965, and the two settled in Hull where they would raise their family. 

He enjoyed golfing and playing softball with his many friends. Above all, he loved spending time with his eight grandchildren.

Frank was the loving husband of Mary P. (McKay) Krzywda and father of Anne Kubik and her husband, John, of Pembroke, Julie Merlin, of Pembroke, and Dan Krzywda and his wife, Elizabeth, of Milton. He was grampy of Alanna, Amy, Maya, Brendan, James, Carley, Andrew, and Johnny. He was the brother of Edward Krzywda and his wife, Carol, of Hull. 

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 4-7 p.m., at Sullivan Funeral Homes, 551 Washington St. (Route 53), Hanover. A funeral Mass will take place on Friday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary›s Church, 392 Hanover St., Hanover. Burial will immediately follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Obituary: Ida R. Fagone McNamara

Ida R. Fagone McNamara, 89

Ida R. (Chiusano) Fagone McNamara, a lifelong resident of Hull, died peacefully on Nov. 1. She was 89.

Beloved wife to the late Domenic Fagone and thereafter wife to the late Robert McNamara, she was the cherished mother of Annette Agostino and her husband, Vincent, and Lisa Hatch and her husband, Robert. She is survived by eight amazing grandchildren: Matthew Woodworth and wife Kaitlin, Jaclyn Burke and husband Phil, Rachel Laflash and husband Zachary, Leigh Woodworth, Paige Woodworth, Brittany Hiltz and husband Robert, Brandon Sanders, and Megan Richardson. She also leaves six great-grandchildren. 

Ida, the ultimate businesswoman, owned and operated the Sea Shore Motel for 32 years and Charisma Realty for 50 years. Truly generous and selfless, she was honest, and friends and family always knew where they stood with her. She loved life’s simple pleasures: a good cocktail with her many friends at Ocean Place, a lucky slot machine at any casino, and, most importantly, spending time with her family. 

Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 4-7 p.m. in McNamara Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St., Cohasset. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., in St. Ann Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull. 

For an online guestbook, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com.