All Obituaries

Mark T. Yourell of Hingham passed June 29, 2020 at the age of 55 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Ronald W. and Ruth C. (Margetts) Yourell of Hingham. Mark is survived by his son Mark T. Yourell Jr. of Hingham and his daughter Chloe E. Yourell of Weymouth and his brothers Ronald (Bucky) and his wife Anne, of Florida and William (Billy) and his wife, Trinily, of Ohio.  Also survived by his aunts and uncles: Ellsworth L. Margetts, David...

Alfred John Zella, 50 year Hull resident, formerly of East Weymouth, passed away on June 14, 2020 at the age of 91. Loving father of Richard John Zella and Leslie Anne Zella of Hull and the late Stephen Thomas Zella. Also survived by Judith Doliner, his loving companion and life partner of 40 years. He leaves behind grandsons, Stephen Zella, Jeffrey Zella, Michael Zella and Gregory Zella, and five great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Alfred was the oldest of 7 siblings;...

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Trustees of Reservations in Joe’s memory if you would like. You can do so at http://www.thetrustees.org/donate/honorary-and-memorial-gifts/. From the Honorary & Memorial Gifts page, click Make an Honor or Memorial Gift, and then please specify Joe’s name under Memorial Options when submitting. A Tribute to Joe Joe and I (Jane) met at college at a Halloween party in 1976. There was immediate chemistry and over the semester break the...

Michael J. McGrath of Hull, MA, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2020 at the age of 36.  Michael was born on the 4th of July 1983 in Weymouth, MA.  Though he worked as a mechanic, Michael’s true love was always music.  He was happiest playing music with his many friends and beloved family.   He leaves behind his loving mother, Mary McGrath Beers of Hull, stepfather William Beers of Rockland, siblings Colleen Dunne and Brendan Beers both of Hull, and many...

DORION, Mary Edna of South Boston. November 9, 1919 - June 3, 2020. Mary Edna Dorion, also known to family and friends as Edna, passed away on June 3rd at the age of 100. She was born in South Boston, MA to the late Joseph W. and Edna Mary Haugh. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 69 years, Francis W. Dorion, her brother Joseph Haugh; her sister Helen Feehan; her son Francis Dorion Jr and his wife Claire Betancourt; her son Paul J. Dorion; her daughter Anne M. Leahy...

  On Saturday, May 30, 2020, John Richard Watts, loving husband and father of three children, passed away, peacefully in his home in Hull, Massachusetts, at the age of 61. John was born in South Boston, MA to Harold and Helen (Murphy) Watts. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University in 1984 and he became a well-respected salesman for 35 years in the greater Boston area. On June 13, 1987, he married his childhood sweetheart, Kathleen Ann McGuire. Together, they...

Daniel L. Haff, of Hingham, age 84, passed away May 24, 2020, after a brief period of declining health, but a long and well-lived life. He was the loving husband of Stephanie (Mitchell) Haff for 59 years. Son of the late Charles and Blanche Haff, Dan was born in Fort Edward, New York, later grew up in Squantum, served in the U.S. Army, met Stephanie on the beach in Quincy, and moved with her to Hingham, where they lived happily through six decades. In addition to Stephanie, Dan is survived...

Robert (Bobby aka Numbas) Means 68, passed away suddenly on May 23, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late, former Hull Fire Chief Jeff and wife Mary Means. Brother of Dick, Mary, Billy, Chris, Carol Morris and Ginny Winnett, uncle of Lauren and the late Ryan Means, Carolyn Winnett, Catherine Morris, Emily Winnett, Abby Winnett and Derek Means, grand-uncle of Haley Donnell and Mason Means. He was a longtime resident of Hull (currently Norwood), Bobby graduated from Hull High School and...

    O Trinity of love and power! Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" (Navy Hymn)   Captain William Henry DeMers II, USN Retired, 93, of Linden Ponds Retirement Community in Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 holding the hands of his children. Bill was born in...

Emmette Grant Jackson, Jr. passed away on May 22, 2020, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth from pneumonia and complications of COVID 19.  He was 89. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Emily (Surles) and Emmette G. Jackson.  Emmette attended and graduated in 1952 as an Ensign in the NROTC program at Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Upon his graduation from Georgia Tech, Emmette served in the Navy and...

Mary Fillon of Hull, MA formerly of Weymouth and Hingham, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 at the age of 96.  She was predeceased by her parents William & Anna Fillon as well as her loving brothers Charles and Gerard. Mary is survived by her dear sister in law Jane Fillon of Largo, FL and several nieces and nephews. Mary was an active member of the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church in Hull.  She worked as a draftsperson at the Charlestown Navy Yard for many years and loved...

Eleanore Lane (Hunt) Keenan, age 92 of Scituate, MA and Freedom, NH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16th, 2020. Ellie was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Lawrence C. Keenan.  Ellie was born in Brockton, MA to Edward and Catherine (Maxwell) Hunt on September 14, 1927. She was raised in Braintree, MA and attended Thayer Academy before graduating from Boston University (Sargent College).  She became an active member of the university where she played field...

Alfred J. LaGreca, Sr. entered into eternal life on May 15, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Al was predeceased by his loving parents, John and Louise (Burgdorf), his siblings John LaGreca, Shirley and William Burbine. He is survived by his wife Marie (Lucas), the love of his life. Together they shared 38 years living an adventurous, passionate and happy life. Most of their time was spent in Hingham and recently East Sandwich. He is also survived by two sons from a previous marriage,...

Genevieve G. McGunnigle of Weymouth, MA passed away May 11 due to the Covid-19 virus at the age of 99. Born in Boston in 1920, the daughter of John and Jillian Ruebeck of Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from South Boston High School. As a young woman, she sang and tap danced on local radio stations. During WW2, she joined the relief effort and worked at the Hingham Shipyard. Genevieve was the wife of the late William J. McGunnigle, and the Mother of the late Judith (Rodgerson) McGunnigle, and...

Marjorie A. (St. Clair) Bennett, 84, of Mashpee formerly of Hingham and Quincy passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Robert Bennett.  She was the daughter of the late Richard T. St. Clair and Edith L. (Rich) St. Clair Ross and the sister of the late Richard St. Clair and Norma Parker. Marjorie was the cherished mother to Kendrick Bennett (Bonnie) of Tewksbury, Douglas Bennett (Linda) of Plainville and Glenn Bennett (Constanze) of Hingham....