Obituaries

Kathryn Cronin

Kathryn Cronin

Feb 6, 2015

Kathryn Cronin WWII Veteran Longstanding resident of Plymouth, Mass, passed away on February 6, 2015, age 93. Appreciated for her smile, kindness, and gentle nature by young and old alike. Known affectionately as Katie Cronin to many, mom and gram to her family. Kathryn grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut with her parents, three sisters and brother. After graduating high...

John Joseph Buckley

John Joseph Buckley

Feb 5, 2015

John J. Buckley, age 60, of Norton, formerly of Brockton, died February 5, 2015, suddenly, at Sturdy Hospital. He is survived by two brothers, Donald F. Buckley of Taunton and Gerald B. Buckley Jr. of Holbrook; one nephew, Gerald B. Buckley III of Brockton; and one niece, Nicole T. Lyons of Bridgewater. He was the eldest son of Clara...

Pauline Madden

Pauline Madden

Jan 30, 2015

Madden, Pauline F. (Cass), 96, of Plymouth, passed away January 30, 2015. She was born in Somerville, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Goddard) Cass. She grew up during the Great Depression with her five siblings; Rita, Bill, Bob, Jack and Theresa enjoying a fun and loving childhood. In 1943, she married the love of her life, William...

Hannah Champ

Hannah Champ

Jan 22, 2015

Champ, Hannah, 89, of Natick, formerly of Plymouth, passed away quietly at Mary Ann Morse with her family by her side on Thursday, January 22, 2015. She was born in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland, the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Crowley) Gogarty. Hannah was raised and educated in Ireland before moving to London, England. There, she attended nursing...

John Lynch

John Lynch

Jan 22, 2015

Unfortunately John Allen Lynch Jr. (37) passed away suddenly January 22, 2015. John was a free-spirited man who was loved by very many including his father John Lynch and his wife Gail, his mother Joanne Allison and her husband Sean. He also survived by his siblings; Eric and his wife Loraine, Dawn and her husband Matthew, Christine and her husband...

Edward Wenz

Edward Wenz

Jan 22, 2015

Edward J "Peanuts" Wenz, age 89, passed peacefully on January 22, 2015 after a long and fulfilling life. Mr. Wenz is survived by his wife of 67 years, Florence (Sohmer) Wenz, his daughter Susan and son in law Richard Madden of Carver, Ma and son Douglas and daughter in law Rita Wenz of N. Babylon, NY. He also leaves 8...

Lisa Mullen

Lisa Mullen

Jan 18, 2015

Mullen, Lisa, 51, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly, with her family by her side on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Ken Clark and Carol Benatti, wife of Jim Benatti. Lisa spent the first part of her life in the Philadelphia area. She was active in numerous school activities and was named captain...

Althea Sylva

Althea Sylva

Jan 16, 2015

Althea "Jackie" Symmes Sylva, age 91, of Plymouth, passed away quietly, with her family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2015. Born and raised in Plymouth, she remained a lifelong resident of the town. Althea was born on July 9th, 1923, daughter of the late Leah (Vecchi) and Amedio Malaguti. She worked for various textile mills in Plymouth before...

Chetwynd Stamper

Chetwynd Stamper

Jan 11, 2015

Stamper, Chetwynd Edward "Chet" 93, of Hingham and Duxbury passed away January 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Vera Stamper and his son Barry Stamper and grandson Brett Stamper. "Grampy" was a kind man, a devoted father grandfather, and great grandfather and a great appreciator of a good meal. He is survived...

Bruce Bayley

Bruce Bayley

Jan 8, 2015

Bruce Parsons Bayley, a recent resident of Plymouth MA and former resident of Cummaquid MA, passed peacefully on January 8, 2015. He was 77. He was the son of the late William R. Bayley and Katherine B. Bayley of Cummaquid MA. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Bayley Bartlett, of Turners Falls MA; nephews: David W. Bartlett of Turners...

Charles Schwalm

Charles Schwalm

Jan 7, 2015

Schwalm, Charles, 89, of Plymouth, passed away on January 7, 2015. He was born in Hyde Park, the son of the late Helen (Helmsdorff) and William Schwalm. He graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1943, joining the Navy shortly thereafter. Two weeks after joining the Navy he left for Hiroshima. Charles loved collecting coins, fishing, painting and wood carving....

Joseph Jenks

Joseph Jenks

Jan 6, 2015

Jenks, Joseph Jr., of Plymouth, passed quietly in his sleep on January 6, 2015. Joe was a WWII veteran, serving in the South Pacific. He was a self employed advertising salesman with a semi-retirement career as a PGA photographer in Palm Beach, FL. Joe was a former charter member of the Nashawtuc Country Club and Little Harbor Golf Club. He...