Obituary: Adrienne Cynthia (Lajoie) Knox

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Adrienne Cynthia (Lajoie) Knox, who left this world peacefully at her home in Hingham on February 22, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 9, 1943, in Needham, Adrienne was the daughter of the late Armand Napoleon and Mary Clare (McInerney) Lajoie. …

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Obituary: Mary M. (Murphy) Dennehy

Mary M. (Murphy) Dennehy, of Hingham, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was 81. Born in Cambridge on October 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Humphrey and Helen (Dennehy) Murphy. Mary was raised in Arlington and attended Arlington High School and Matignon High School in …

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Obituary: Margaret “Peggy” Gibbons

Margaret “Peggy” Gibbons, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Lexington, Massachusetts. Born on May 3, 1952, in Boston, Peggy lived a life filled with kindness, devotion, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. Peggy pursued her passion for working with children with special needs at Boston College, where she …

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Obituary: Douglas Broydrick Smith

Douglas Broydrick Smith, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was 52. He was born in Dearborn, MI to Gail Broydrick Smith and John Douglas Smith and raised in Hingham. He graduated from Hingham High School, Class of 1992 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology at New Hampshire …

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Celebrating the contributions of SSC music therapists

February 27, 2025 By Elaine Sorrentino When South Shore Conservatory (SSC) Music Therapy Intern Leanne O’Connor visits the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, she arrives ready to offer emotional support and pain management, elevate moods, and provide a welcome distraction for hospice patients and their families.  Through playing her cello at the patient’s bedside, she has seen …

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Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in American

February 27, 2025 By The Hingham Unity Council Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Hingham Shipyard Theater Free Admission The Hingham Unity Council and Old Ship Church are co-sponsoring a viewing of this award winning documentary film on Saturday, March 8. Admission is free. The film features Jeffery Robinson, a graduate of Marquette University and …

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Obituary: Carolyn Thackston Snyder

Julia Carolyn Thackston Snyder, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 87, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Carolyn was born on June 19, 1937, in Anniston, Alabama. Raised in a military family, Carolyn spent her childhood living in diverse locations, including the Philippines and Honolulu. …

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Obituary: Violet Nystrom Villani

February 27, 2025  Violet Nystrom Villani of Hingham, MA passed away peacefully at home on Friday February 21, 2025 at the age of 100.  She had a long and fulfilling life that revolved around her love of music, her faith and family. Violet was born on July 15, 1924, in Quincy, MA, the daughter of …

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Featured Listing: 171 Otis Street, Hingham MA

February 27, 2025 Submitted By J|A Living, Compass Real Estate 171 Otis Street, Hingham MA: 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, 5,235 sq ft Property Listed For $5,998,000 by Jeff Alexander OPEN HOUSE: Friday, February 28th 10:00 -12:00pm. All showings will be by appointment after Friday. DIRECT WATERFRONT! Discover the ultimate coastal lifestyle in this stunning, newly …

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Way Back Wednesday: Hingham Radio Service Shop

February 27, 2025 By Geri Duff The smallest of all the buildings that have been re-purposed in Hingham is the ticket office from the Melville Garden that was in Crow Point. New in 1871, it was moved to Hingham Centre in 1897 after the park closed. Peeking over the roof is the Hose drying tower on the …

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