Category: Obituaries

Nikolaus Volker Decker, 61, of Plymouth passed away peacefully in Hingham on Oct. 14 at after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. Nick was born in Bruchsal, Germany, to Alfred and Gabriele Decker on April 21, 1964. On July 3, 1965, at the rightful age of 1, his family immigrated to Dorchester. It was there that […]

Pauline Marie (Govoni-Nelson) Taddia passed away peacefully on Oct. 13 in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born on Nov. 12, 1926, in Plymouth, to Adolph and Mary Ellen (Keough) Govoni. As the eldest of five children, Pauline often fondly recalled her childhood and the special bond she shared with her siblings. As the oldest, she felt obligated […]

Bob R. Valery, 65, of Plymouth, passed away on Oct. 10, surrounded by his loving wife and sons. Born in Stoughton on July 28, 1960, Bob was the son of the late Robert J. and Constance S. (Duval) Valery. Bob built a life rooted in hard work, humor, and love. He was the devoted husband […]

Mark S. Lindgren, 68, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Plymouth after a long illness. Born on Feb. 14, 1957, in Brockton, Mark was the cherished son of the late Roy and Alma (McGuire) Lindgren. Mark’s early education took place in Brockton elementary schools […]

Mary Therese (Lutskus) Canevazzi, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sept. 29 with her adoring husband by her side. Known affectionately as M.T. by those who loved her, she lived a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering love for her family. She dedicated her life to caring for others, both in her […]

Sandra Walton Pratt, 87, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26 with her husband, Donald W. Pratt, by her bedside.  Sandy was born on Oct. 1, 1937, in Winchester, daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Cove) Walton Sr.  She was raised in Winchester and Boston, graduated from Brimmer and May School in Chestnut […]

Alvin G. ‘Al’ Jutz, 81, a beloved member of the Halifax community and formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 24, surrounded by the love of his family. Al was the devoted husband of the late Linda E. (Pierce) Jutz, with whom he shared a life filled with love and cherished […]

Nancy A. Valente, 73, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sept. 10 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham. Born on April 1, 1952, in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Anthony “Chipper” and Hazel “Bebe” (Vancini) Valente. Nancy grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth-Carver High School in 1970. During her […]

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Darryl C. Durnford, 59, affectionately known as “Chuck” and “Chuckie,” on Sept. 8 after a hard-fought and valiant year-long health battle. Darryl was the beloved longtime companion of Lisa Fantasia of Priscilla Beach and the proud father of Christopher Michael Durnford. He […]

Jacqueline Anne (Ford) Hill, of Plymouth and formerly of Natick, died peacefully at home on Aug. 27 after a brief illness, surrounded by her children. The wife of the late Chester B. Hill, Jr., she is survived by her children, Stephen A. Hill and his wife Margaret Figgins-Hill of Stoneham, Kerin A. Romano and her […]