OBITUARY: Carol A. Templeton

Carol Ann Templeton of Weymouth, died June 1, 2026. Carol was truly a woman before her time. She was a trailblazer in the LGTBQ+ community and a champion of women’s rights and social justice. She earned a degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University and was the Assistant Chief Probation Officer for the Quincy Probate …

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OBITUARY: Peter E. Taylor

Peter E. Taylor of Plymouth passed away peacefully on May 20 after a long illness. He leaves behind his former wife and loving companion of 59 years Leslie Taylor. With Leslie he shared a life of love, friendship, two children, a daughter in-law, and beloved grandson Jake. Born fittingly enough on Veterans Day 1945, Peter …

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OBITUARY: David Jones Thorp Jr.

David Jones Thorp Jr. passed away at the age of 77 on May 11, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River following a period of failing health. David was born on May 6, 1949, in Boston, the son of David Jones Thorp Sr. and Lalla Sargent Thorp. David grew up in Hingham and graduated …

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OBITUARY: Mark E. Donaldson

Mark E. Donaldson, of Brielle, New Jersey, passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Linden, New Jersey. He came from humble beginnings and built a beautiful life through hard work, resilience, humor, and an unwavering sense of optimism. A …

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OBITUARY: Stephen R. Bray

Stephen R. Bray passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 of complications from dementia.  He was the son of Harold R. and Barbara (Bourne) Bray. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his daughters Kimberly Bray of Norton MA, Heather Hildebrand of Austin TX as well as his stepsons Richard Bickford of Marietta GA and …

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OBITUARY: Neil P. Farmer

Neil Paul Farmer of Hingham, formerly a longtime resident of Norwell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was 79. Neil was born in Pawtucket, RI to Ruth (Poole) and Paul Henry Farmer and raised in Westfield, MA. After graduating from Westfield High School, he attended Latin school …

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OBITUARY: Jill A. Drohan

Jill A. Drohan of Hingham passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was 80 years old. To know Jill was to know laughter, adventure, and unconditional love. She was fearless, wildly fun, deeply loyal, and lived life to the fullest. Born and raised in Quincy and Milton, Jill …

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OBITUARY: Dr. James R. Cox M.D.

Dr. James R. Cox, M.D. died on May 13, 2026. He practiced Pediatrics at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell and Kingston and at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth for 44 years until his retirement in 2016. James graduated with honors from Brown University in 1965, and the University of Virginia School of Medicine …

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Obituary: Peter E. Taylor

Obituary: Peter E. Taylor, November 11, 1945 – May 20, 2026 Peter E. Taylor of Plymouth passed away peacefully on May 20 after a long illness. He leaves behind his former wife and loving companion of 59 years Leslie Taylor. With Leslie he shared a life of love, friendship, two children, a daughter in-law, and …

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OBITUARY: Barbara J. Iacovelli

Iacovelli, Barbara J. (Ekvall) of Hingham, originally NY, died May 23, 2026. Barbara grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island and lived for over 35 years in Roslyn, NY where she and her husband Joseph raised their family. She graduated from Keuka College. She was a dedicated registered nurse and met Joseph when they both …

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