All Obituaries

Michael Moore Corcoran of Hingham died at his home on September 8 after waging a courageous battle with dementia. He was 74. Michael was born in Dorchester, MA 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, golf...

Mary Elizabeth (Dunn) Souther, a lifelong resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Franklin Souther, and loving matriarch of her large family of 8 children, 23 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Her children and their spouses are Charles Souther and his wife Paula of Hingham, Anne Ciovacco and her husband Walter of Hingham, James Souther and his husband Paul Purcell of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, John...

Forbes Woodhull Kelley Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Quincy MA, on 1 September 2020. Skip, as he was known to his friends and family, was the son of Col. Forbes W. Kelley (US Army) and Ruth T. Kelley (US Navy Nurse Corps.)  Skip was born in California while his parents were on active duty there in 1945 and later moved to Hingham, MA where he attended school. The family was a summer resident of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. He continued his education at the University of Miami in...

James Andrew Borger, 77, of Hingham, MA passed away in his home on August 19th after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by his wife and children and listening to one of his favorite songs, “Piano Man” by Billy Joel. Born in 1942, Jimmy, along with his younger sister Lisa, was one of two children of Czech immigrants Bruno and Marianne Borger who fled their home country in 1938. Jimmy was born and raised in Nashville, TN. He embraced his southern birthplace by attending...

William “Bill” Francis Leonard passed from this life on August, 19, 2020, at the age of 92. Bill was born on December 12, 1927, in the Town of Maynard, MA, to William F and Eva (DePasquale) Leonard. At age one, his family moved to the seaside town of Hull, MA 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....

Howard E. Kulin, M.D., of Hingham, Massachusetts, died on August 17, 2020 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  He was 83 years old.  Born in Worcester, MA in 1937, he was the eldest child of Louis and Ann Kulin.  He is survived by his two younger sisters, Arleen Kulin of Cambridge, MA and Nance Liebgott of New York, NY.  He leaves behind the love of his life, his devoted wife Hanne (née Høirup) who resides at...

Charles Edward Taylor, MD died peacefully in his home on August 12th at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. Charlie, often called “Doc” or “Papa,” was loved and respected by all who knew him as he was genuinely the kindest, happiest man in the world. His blue eyes had a sparkle that lit up a room and a smile that warmed every heart it encountered. Charlie was born on May 31,1938 in Boston to Stanley and Helen Taylor. He moved to Westwood and graduated top of his...

Elizabeth A. ( Raggi) Nickerson-Power, 34, Hingham, MA Beloved Beth passed away August 12, 2020 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, after a courageous four year fight with cancer. Devoted wife of Michael E. Nickerson-Power, and brilliant mother of their precious daughter, Isadora Aubrie Nickerson-Power, Beth will be forever remembered in our hearts for her loving dedication to family, her intelligence peppered with humor and insight, her natural beauty, her huge smile and big...

Kenneth “Ken” Theodore “Ted” Van Meter, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on August 5, 2020 at the age of 76 following a long battle with dementia. He was at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Ken is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny” of 53 years, daughter Jennifer of Marshfield, son Jeffrey and wife Rebecca of Kingston and is Grampy to Nathan and Trevor. Ken was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Kenneth T. Van Meter, Sr. and Flora...

  Anna Gabrielle Quinlivan, 16, of Hingham passed away on July 31 from cardiac arrest following a run. Anna was born in Washington, DC, to Mark and Julie (Marcus) Quinlivan. She and her older sister, Elisabeth, were not simply sisters, they were best friends who never exchanged an unkind word. Anna was adored by her grandparents Myles and Susan Marcus of Hingham (formerly of Brewster), and John and Celeste Quinlivan of Burlingame, CA. She was the treasured niece of Jon Marcus of...

Douglas R. Potter, 69, of Plymouth, MA died on July 29, 2020 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, MA of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born in Canandaigua, NY in 1950, he was the youngest son of Wyatt F. Potter and Sally (Neidert) Potter.  He was a graduate of Purdue University and received his MBA from Boston University.  He began his career in accounting with Coopers & Lybrand.  After leaving Coopers & Lybrand, Doug spent the following years in a variety of...

Lindsley D. "Bud" Colclough, 77, of Hingham, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 28 of prostate cancer. He was born in Great Barrington, MA, on February 23, 1943. He graduated from Roeliff Jansen Central School in Copake, NY and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Northeastern University. He is survived by his spouse, Catherine; his three sons, Douglas, Gerard, and Joseph; and seven grandchildren. Lindsley worked on radio and antenna systems as an...

Frederick J. Marks (Freddie) was born on September 6, 1931 and peacefully journeyed “to the other side” on July 24, 2020 after enjoying a wonderful life. A Truck Driver by occupation and a loyal member of the Teamsters Union, his CD handle was "Barnacle Bill" and he loved being on the road. Freddie was a wonderful storyteller and the tale always started with “did I ever tell you my…story.”  Freddie was an avid golfer and loved to...

Jennifer A. Handrahan, 42 of Weymouth passed away suddenly July 20, 2020. Jennifer attended Scituate schools and Notre Dame Academy in Hingham. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Charlotte and Emily LeClair, her parents, Sheila (Stacy) Handrahan of Plymouth and Richard Handrahan and Bonnie (Smith) Handrahan of Hingham, her brother David Connor and wife Kristen of Marshfield, and sisters Heather Connor of Newburyport and Mardi E. Gardner of Hull. Jennifer’s daughters meant the...

Shirley Sydney passed away peacefully at home at the age of 81 on July 20, 2020. To say that Shirley’s passing is a great loss would be an understatement. Shirley’s love of life was truly amazing. Her will to live and to make every second count was almost unworldly. Shirley lived a life of many adventures full of happiness but also persevered positively through obstacles that many couldn’t endure. Shirley was raised by her aunt, Mildred Ray and spent her life being loved...