Obituary: John “Jack” Hughes

John Joseph (Jack) Hughes of Hingham (formerly of Cotuit,) passed away from illness on December 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Cherished husband of Kathleen (Kip) Hughes. Loving father of Christine Elio (Carmen) of Hingham, Carolyn Hughes of Boston and John Hughes, Jr. (JJ) of Conifer, CO. Brother to Maryanne Rizzo of Walpole, the …

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Obituary: Dr. Steven D. Garland

Dr. Steven D. Garland, age 79, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Hingham, MA on January 13 after a long illness. He was surrounded by the presence and love of his family as well as the caring of friends. He was the devoted husband for 55 years of Helga (Joosten) Garland. Born in Duluth, …

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Obituary: Mary M. Pizzelli

Mary M. Pizzelli, born on July 14, 1934, in Brookline, MA, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family, education, and community.   Mary began her education at Runkle Elementary School in Brookline before moving to Hingham, where she attended Derby Academy and later graduated from Hingham High School in 1952. …

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Obituary: Warren L. McClanahan

Warren L. McClanahan, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, peacefully passed away from this life, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Marcia E. McClanahan, his devoted and cherished wife of 71 years, predeceased him on October 5, 2024. Warren is survived by his children Linda (McClanahan) …

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Obituary: Charles J. (Chuck) Matzell

Charles J. (Chuck) Matzell of Hingham MA died after a short illness on Monday, January 13, with his wife and children at his side. Born in 1942, in Lyons, NY, he was the son of Clifford J. and Berniece Shrader Matzell.  He attended Churchville-Chili Central Schools near Rochester, NY, earned his Bachelor’s degree at SUNY …

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Obituary: The Honorable Geraldine Lombardo

The Honorable Geraldine Lombardo, 92, a life-long resident of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed from an abundant life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Gerry was born in Hingham on February 3, 1932. She was the last surviving of ten children of Joseph and Jennie (Falletti) Lombardo. Gerry is survived by …

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Obituary: Florence E. (Cotter) Beneduci

Florence E. (Cotter) Beneduci, of Hingham, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, age 97. Florence was born in Somerville on April 6, 1927, and was the daughter of the late James J. and Hazel M. (Oxley) Cotter. Having grown up in the depression era she was a woman of service and consummate caregiver starting …

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Obituary: Dr. Alden Graham Lank

Dr. Alden Graham Lank, of Hingham Massachusetts, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 90. A Canadian and American citizen, Alden (known to many family members and friends as Alli) was the son of the late Herbert and Oriana (Bailey) Lank. His father was posted …

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Obituary: Daniel John Lahiff

Daniel John Lahiff of Hingham, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65. Born in Cambridge on 9/24/1959 to the late Catherine “Kay” and Michael Lahiff, Dan was raised in Somerville and graduated from Matignon High School and Suffolk University, where he played basketball and began …

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Obituary: Robert Tulloch Lacy

Robert Tulloch Lacy, July 21, 1941 — January 5, 2025 Hingham, MA (Courtesy Photo) Robert Tulloch Lacy, fondly known as Rob, RTL, and Bochin, peacefully passed away at his home in Hingham, Massachusetts, on January 5, 2025, surrounded by love, with his wife and daughters at his side. Rob was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on …

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