Obituaries

Oct 7, 2013

Duxbury, Mass. – Chester Z. Brown died on October 7, 2013. He was in his 101st year of life. Chester was born on June 28, 1913 in Cambridge, MA. He received his BS from Boston University and his MBA from Harvard University. He worked as a salesman and sales manager for the Kendall Company. Chester loved boating, fishing and living...

Oct 3, 2013

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Oct 1, 2013

William Francis "Billy" Fahy of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of New York City and Plymouth, passed away on October 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Fahy was 70 years old. Billy was the loving father of Lynn Alice Fahy, John David Fahy, Cassandra Fahy, Beth Fahy and Joshua Fahy. He is survived by his brother Kevin P. Fahy and...

Sep 23, 2013

Bruce W Wilds, 66 of Rockland, formerly of Whitman and Norwell passed away at South Shore Hospital on Monday September 23 with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Norwell High School, class of 1965. He worked for DJ Cutter in Dorchester as a machinist from the time he was 16...

Sep 21, 2013

Prather, Elmer (Al), 88, of Carver, passed away on September 21, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born in Titusville, PA, son of the late Ella (Moore) and E. Clyde Prather. Al grew up on his parents' farm in Titusville, PA. After graduating from Titusville HS, he enlisted in the Navy, spending WWII as a signalman on mine sweepers in...

Sep 20, 2013

Sep 13, 2013

Bernice L. (Nason) Backman, 71 of Plymouth, formerly of Falmouth, died Sept 13, 2013. Bernice had been battling Alzheimer's and end-stage dementia for the past few years but maintained her spirit and independence. Born Feb 06, 1942 in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Nason. She attended Quincy Schools and moved to Falmouth after getting married...

Sep 12, 2013

Arthur F Newhook, 74 of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, Berkley and Brockton passed away on September 12 after a lengthy illness. He was born in East Boston to the late Robert J Newhook and Mary (McLaughlin). He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Norma M (Knight). Arthur's love of life and sense of humor will be...

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Aug 23, 2013

Dennis C. (Red) Nickerson, 65, of Liberty, ME and Plymouth. Born Oct. 15, 1947, died in Plymouth, Ma. Friday, August 23, 2013 of cancer. Dennis was raised in Chiltonville he attended Plymouth Schools. He was the son of the late Margaret Nickerson, nephew of the late Charles A Nickerson and John R Nickerson. He was the grandson of the late...

Aug 19, 2013

Alan J Novak, 66 of Plymouth, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2013. He was born and raised in Holbrook, the son of Lorraine (Riley) and the late Joseph R. Novak. He graduated from Holbrook High in 1965 and Blue Hills Regional Technical School in 1967. Alan worked for and retired from the MBTA. He also worked many...

Aug 18, 2013

A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's Church on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth.

Aug 14, 2013

Aug 14, 2013

Nellie Youngman Barboza, age 91, of Kingston, formerly of Plymouth and Duxbury, passed away on August 14, 2013 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Vaz) and Daniel Souza Youngman. Nellie was educated in the Plymouth schools and graduated in 1940 from Plymouth High School. She was married to the late Armando Barboza...

Aug 11, 2013

Sylvia Lewis, wife of Frank Lewis (a decorated WWII breaker of Japanese shipping codes and Nation magazine crossword puzzle maker) died aged 97 on Sunday August 11, in her home at Stafford Hill Assisted Living center in Plymouth, MA. For half a century, Sylvia tested and solved all of Frank's cryptic puzzles prior to publication. They were both lifelong members...

Aug 8, 2013