Susan Kiernan Wife, Mother, Nan, and Friend Susan was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, as the eldest of Patrick and Ursula McElduff’s seven children. After graduating from Benedictine Academy, she earned her degree from the College of New Rochelle. On August 4, 1973, Susan married Anthony “Tony” Kiernan. Together they began their life in Portland, …
Constance “Connie” (née Golub) Gorfinkle, 91, of Hingham, Massachusetts, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 8, 2026. Nearly seventy years before her passing, as a young literature student at Bennington College in Vermont, Connie wrote about the lifelong search to understand oneself and, through that understanding, the world. “The bard must …
Herbert L. Frager, affectionately known to family and friends as “Herby,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 27, 1939, to Eunice and Ulysses Frager, Herby lived a life marked by creativity, leadership, service, and generosity. From an early age, he demonstrated exceptional talent …
Meredith Moulton (Harvey) Howlett, 81, of Hingham, MA, passed away September 4, 2026, in the home where she was raised. Born on March 12, 1945, in Hingham, to Draper and Mildred Harvey, she lived her entire life in the town she loved. She will be remembered for her devotion to family, her gift for creating …
Cynthia S. Sotrel, a longtime resident of Hull, passed away at home on Thursday, August 27th. She was 78. She was born in Boston to Martha (Watson) and Francis Curran and raised in North Quincy. After graduating from North Quincy High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s in nursing from Northeastern …
E. Joan Stamp of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1st. She was 96. Joan was born in East Providence, RI to Agnes E. (Friden) and Charles W. Cady. She married William L. “Bill” Stamp and together they had 5 children. Bill’s career took them on a journey which allowed Joan to call …
Diane E. (Rizzo) Walsh, a longtime Hull resident, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2026 at the age of 77. Diane grew up in Everett and in 1976 moved to Hull, where she made her home and became a beloved part of the community. For 40 years, Diane proudly served as a “Hull Lunch Lady” …
Barry Leigh Reis, 69 It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Barry. He was born on March 11, 1957, and passed away on September 3, 2026, after a short illness. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Joanne Reis (Mummy and Daddy). He is …
Robert “Rip” Amontea, age 76, passed away peacefully the morning of August 27, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Amontea of Hingham, MA, daughter, Deva Ruggiero, and her husband, Matt Ruggiero of North Providence, RI, son, Adam Amontea and his wife, Aja Amontea of Scituate, MA, and his beloved grandchildren, Rhys Amontea, Wren …
Becky (Rebecca) Jacobs passed away on August 13, 2026, in Weymouth, Massachusetts after a prolonged battle with multiple cancers. She was born on May 3, 1957, in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. Becky built a life marked by devotion to her family, dedication to her work, and enjoyment of the many things that brought her happiness. She …
