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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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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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Treat

Robert “Bob” Treat passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17th.  Bob was born on June 23, 1928, to Milo and Janet Sprauge Treat in Buffalo, New York.  His father having died when he was young, Bob was raised by his mother and his step-father, Edward Hobbs, in the house at 62 Burditt Avenue, next to …

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Robert “Rollo” B. Smith

February 17, 2025  Robert “Rollo” B. Smith Sr passed away on Tuesday February 11th, 2025, at the age of 91. Husband of the late Barbara Smith. Son of the late Norman and Mildred (Wagner) Smith. Father of Stacey and Steven Sellman of Plymouth, predeceased Robert B Smith Jr of Hull, Susan J and Daniel Valley …

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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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