Obituary: Salvatore Sammy Vatrano

Salvatore “Sammy” Vatrano, 43, of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family who were the center of his world, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Clara (Calvanese) and Gregory Vatrano, Sammy was competitive from the start, an athlete, a leader, and someone who thrived when the stakes were high. …

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Obituary: Ralph E. Brown III

Ralph E. Brown of Hingham, a retired Boston Globe technology editor, died February 4, 2026. He was 81. Mr. Brown was a member of First Parish in Hingham, Unitarian Universalist, and was vice president of the parish from 2010 to 2012. He was a member of the board of directors of the Ballou Channing district …

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Obituary – Mary Fitzmaurice

Mary Fitzmaurice, of Hingham,  born January 2, 1935, in Randiyohi, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Mary was the beloved daughter of Miller Derrick and Vera (King) Derrick, and their only child. It was her life’s dream to create a big, loving and boisterous family. That dream was fulfilled when she met and …

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Obituary: Martha Jane Willson

Martha Willson of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 6th at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Hingham, Martha was deeply adored by her parents, Paul and Madelyn Willson. Her father especially encouraged her to participate fully in his projects, instilling in her a sense of pride, teamwork, …

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Obituary: Lisa Marie Cristadoro

Lisa Marie Cristadoro of Hingham died unexpectedly on January 29, 2026, at the age of 63. She was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Harrington of Hingham and the cherished mother of Sean Harrington and Ryan Harrington, both of Hingham. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Ternullo) Cristadoro. Lisa was a …

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Obituary: Dr. Peter D. Kramers, DMD

Dr. Peter D. Kramers of Hanover, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Born in Hingham, MA, he was a lifelong South Shore resident and made Hanover his home for 53 years. Dr. Kramers graduated from HInghham High School, Ohio Wesleyan University and earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental …

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Virginia Harriett (Bryan) Spannagel

Virginia Harriett (Bryan) Spannagel, of Hingham, MA, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 81. Daughter of the late Frederick T. Bryan and Harriet (Mannix) Bryan. Wife of the late Randy C. Spannagel. Loving mother of Carole Whittier and husband Scott of Milford, NH, Michelle Cruckshank of Kingston, MA, Julie Spannagel of …

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Obituary: Daniel G Barbuto JR

Daniel G Barbuto JR., 52, of Hingham MA, passed away peacefully at his home. A lifelong resident of Hingham, Danny was deeply rooted in the town and called it home. From an early age, Danny cherished time spent with his father, working side by side building cars and hot rods, memories that shaped his lifelong …

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Obituary: Sylvia Agler

Sylvia Agler of Hingham, MA and Amherst NH, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her 3 children, Alison McSweeney, Tim and Leigh. She will be missed by her son-in-law, Edward (Biff) McSweeney, her 3 grandchildren and their spouses; Ian and Liz (Cook) McSweeney, Marney (McSweeney) and Harley Baker, and Ross and Kelly …

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Obituary: Mary Deborah (Cole) Anderson

Mary Deborah (Cole) Anderson, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Lewiston, Maine on November 18, 1943. She was one of two children born to Morton Cole and Elizabeth (Harrington) Cole. Mary spent her formative years in Hingham, MA, and graduated from Hingham High School in …

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