All Obituaries

              Ethel May Stone, 80, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away on November 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged illness. Ethel was born on January 15, 1943 to Etta May Farnsworth and Howard Alfred Jacques in North Attleboro, MA. After high school, Ethel became an administrative assistant, and then a jewelry maker at local jewelry...

Daniel J. Galvin, of Plainville, formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly Monday, November 13th at home. He was 56 years old. Dan worked as a field engineer for Karas & Karas Glass Company in South Boston for over twenty years. Dan was the son of the late Dr. James Galvin and Patricia Galvin (Moylan). He was the devoted husband of Maryellen Galvin (MacLeod) for 34 years and was her childhood sweetheart. He was the loving father of Daniel J. Galvin, Jr. and his husband Tyler of Shrewsbury,...

Dale Marie (Burgett) Buschmann, of Naples, Florida, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26th 2023 at her Florida residence. She was 69. Born in North Tonawanda New York on February 10, 1954, Dale was the daughter of the late William G. and Florence (Lawyer) Burgett, and raised and educated in Frewsburg New York.  Dale seasonally resided in Florida in West Palm Beach, and more recently in Naples and in South Yarmouth on Cape Cod. Receiving her degree from SUNY Albany, Dale worked...

Kristine Kelliher Valday of West Falmouth, formerly Canton, died peacefully on October 24th, 2023. She lived a full life and cherished her time with her beloved family and friends. In retirement Kris loved her time at the beach and on the golf course as she split time between Little Island and Pocasset Golf Club in the summers and Naples Beach and Countryside Golf Club in the winters. Kris was an avid reader and took a keen interest in current events; she would eagerly await the arrival of...

Maureen F. Pellitteri (Cleary) of Canton died peacefully at home surrounded by her family September 17, 2023. She was 74 years old. Daughter of the late Ralph and Ann Cleary. Devoted wife of Salvatore B. Pellitteri. Loving mother of Ann Marie Piana and her husband Joseph of Stoughton, Chris M. Pellitteri and his wife Diane of Holbrook, and Jonathan M. Pellitteri and his late wife Nicole of Charlotte, N.C.  Loving sister of Joan M. Maguire of Hanover, Mass., Kevin J. Cleary of FL., and...

John J. Hatch Sr. of Canton died September 11, 2023. John was 97 years old.  He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara J. Hatch (Hockaday). Loving father of Claire E. Gould and her husband Neil of Milford, John J. Hatch Jr. and his wife Donna of Brookline, Gary L. Hatch and his wife Karen of Millis, Lori J. Carey and her husband Robert of Norwood, and William A. Hatch of Hyannis. He was the loving Son of the late Charles and Rose Hatch of South Boston. He is survived by his sister,...

Edwin Allen Short of Canton, died peacefully at home with his family August 9, 2023. He was 88 years old. Ed worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant serving many Canton and surrounding families for decades. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. He sang in the choir for both St. John the Evangelist and St. Gerard Majella churches in Canton for many years. He was a past Canton Youth Hockey coach, an avid golfer, a Boston Bruins fan, and enjoyed playing the trumpet and...

Ann L. Digirolamo of Needham, formerly of Canton and Norwood, died peacefully August 1, 2023. She was 101 years old.  She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School and went on to Boston College earning a B.S. in Social Sciences and M.S. in Health Planning. She held positions at several prominent Boston businesses throughout her life and has traveled all over the world. Daughter of the late Michael and Domenica Digirolamo. Sister of the late Lena Fama and Mary Pino. Cousin of...

Mr. Charles Henry Downey Sr., of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023.  A 63-year resident of the town, he was 96 years old. An only child, he was born in Boston in 1926 and was an accomplished student. He attended Boston Latin School where he was at the top of the class. He later graduated from Boston High School of Commerce. Due to difficult family circumstances, he was compelled to work during his time in high school as he was the sole financial supporter for his...

Mary E (Moore) Geoghegan, of Canton, died Saturday, July 29th 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after brief illness. She was 85 years old. Born in the family homestead on Mechanic Street in Canton to the late Frank J. and Mary E. (Doody) Moore, she had been a lifelong resident attending St. John’s schools she graduated from Canton High School.  Mrs. Geoghegan had been employed in the administrative, benefits and human resources offices of Bird and Son Roofing and...