Rays of Sunshine

CONDOLENCES TO STEPHEN AND SHARON ROBBINS
AND FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF STEPHENS MOTHER
Claire F. (DiBona) Robbins

Wareham, Claire F. (DiBona) Robbins, age 70, of Wareham, formerly of Braintree, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Boston Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born, raised, educated in Quincy schools and was a graduate of Quincy High School. She has lived in Wareham for twelve years, previously living in Braintree for many years.

Claire was the former northeast regional manager for the J.L. Hammetts Company in Braintree for several years. Previously, she was the regional manager for the Gloria Stevens Figure Salon and began her career as a secretary for the Barney & Carey Lumber Company in Milton.

She was well known for her crocheting, having produced many handmade gifts of love for her family and friends.

Claire was also a professional vocalist and guitar player, talents she received from her late father, Joseph DiBona. She performed on the radio and at various live functions and venues.

She was devoted to her family and especially to her cherished grandchildren and her special four legged companion, “Buddy”.

Beloved wife of the late George E. Robbins.

Devoted mother of Stephen G. Robbins and his wife Sharon of Marshfield, Christine A. Robbins Duggan and her husband Michael of Plymouth, and Jane M. Robbins Clark and her husband Christopher formerly of Braintree.

Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Kimberly, Stephanie, Jacqueline, and Joseph.

Sister of the late Joseph DiBona and the late Annette Hamilton.

Dear aunt of Jeanne Hamilton Schmidt, Karen Ross, and David DiBona.

Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Thursday, September 6th at 9 a.m., Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
OF
JIM ARMSTRONG
Jim, Paul, Peter and Andrea
Spouses and Grandchildren

James J. Armstrong of Marshfield, formerly of Dorchester, died Aug. 17, 2012, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Valerie H. (Covell) Armstrong, he was the loving father of James Armstrong and his wife Laurie of Hanson, Paul Armstrong and his wife Jill of Marshfield, Peter Armstrong and his wife Kim of Marshfield and Andrea Downey and her husband Robert Jr. of Marshfield; loving grandfather of Caroline, Kelly, Chris, Whitney, Paul PJ, Nathan, Lindsey and Matt Armstrong and Valerie and Andrew Downey; dear brother of Robert Armstrong of Texas and George Armstrong of New Hampshire; son of the late James and Helen (Regan) Armstrong. James was a longtime resident of Marshfield. He worked as a truck driver for Teamsters. James served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Marshfield VFW and American Legion. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Christines Church,1295 Main St., Rte. 3A, Marshfield, Saturday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in James memory may be made to the VFW Post 8345, 655 Main St., Marshfield, MA 02050, or the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For online guest book, please visit us at our Web site, macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

Harry O. Holmes Jr.

Past Commodore

Marshfield Yacht Club1966-1967

Harry O. Holmes Jr. age 83, of Cotuit, formerly of Whitman and Rockland died June 28, 2012 after a short illness. Harry was raised and educated in Rockland. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he returned, married his wife Patricia (Ewell) Holmes and settled in Whitman, where he was a member of the Auxiliary Police and Director of Civil Defense. Harry was also a Past Commodore and Life Member of the Marshfield Yacht Club. He was employed as an electronics technician at MIT Lincoln Laboratories in Bedford, MA, where he was involved with the development of military communication satellites. After retirement he and Patricia moved to Cotuit. He was active in the Old Colony Power Squadron as well as the Coast Guard Auxiliary where he taught safe boating classes. Harry enjoyed the ocean all his life and was well known for saving several boats from neglect that would serve the family well over the years. Harry is survived by his wife Pat and sister Helen Hovey of Dennis. Harry and Pat had four children, Michael and his wife Judy of Dartmouth, Lynn Ann and her husband Dan Hyotte of Milford, Martin and his wife Karen of Hoffman Estates, IL, and son-in-law Mark Hansen of Marstons Mills and was father of the late Lisa Hansen. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Jason Holmes, Michael Jr. and Harry Holmes III, Amelia-lyn and Derreck Warchal, Timothy, Christian and Jacob Holmes, Erika and Arielle Hansen and six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.. Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 2 from 4 - 7 p.m. in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd. (Rte.28), Marstons Mills, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 3 at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main St., Centerville. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery of Bourne. Donations in Harrys name may be made to a charity of one's choice . For online guest book and directions, please visit http://www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com/.

Published in The Patriot Ledger on June 30, 2012 Print | View Guest Book .
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CONDOLENCES TO

MARSHFIELD YACHT CLUB MEMBERS

ON THE LOSS OF THEIR

Mother, Grandmother and Aunt

Jeanne Mullis

Kathy & Bill Sullivan

Paul & Donna Mullis

Brian & Kathleen Mullis

Bobby & Angela Mullis

Paul Mullis Jr

Dawn Hammitt

MULLIS, Jeanne (Treem) Of Medford. March 24, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Mullis Sr. retired Medford Police Officer. Loving mother of Kathleen E. Sullivan and husband William, Paul J. Mullis Jr and wife Donna, Brian M. Mullis and wife Kathleen, Robert T. Mullis and wife Angela all of Marshfield, Mary A. Bonner and husband Donald, Elaine A. Ford and husband Brian and Jeanne E. Bandoian and husband Philip all of Medford, Claudia R. MacNeil and husband John of Woburn. Sister of Mary Malatesta of FL and the late John, Alexander, Douglas, Ronald, Richard Treem, Hilda O'Farrell and Olive MacDonald. Grandmother of 21 and Great Grandmother of 9. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Wednesday morning at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Medford at 11am. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations made to Julies Family Learning Center, 133 Dorchester St., Boston, MA 02127 Attn: Sr. Jean Sullivan.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc
855 Broadway (Powder House Square)
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
Phone: (617) 625-4320
Fax: (617) 625-6495

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF
CHRISTIE AND MICHELE GRANDE
ON THE LOSS OF CHRISTIE'S
MOTHER Emily Grande
Born in Boston on Feb. 7, 1915
Departed on Mar. 16, 2012 and resided in Plymouth, MA.
Visitation:
Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2012
Service:
Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012
Cemetery:
Vine Hills

Emily (D'Agostino) Grande of Plymouth formerly of East Boston, died on March 16th; she was the beloved wife of the late Christie Grande. Loving mother of Christie Grande Jr. of Marshfield and Eileen Milian of Orlando, Florida. Loving sister of Josephine Masiello of Stoneham, Tessie Giordano of Salem, N.H., Mufalda Franko of Lexington and the late Angelo D'Agostino and Jennie Raffaele. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Carlos, Cory and the late Marissa and Christie III. Great grandmother of Andrew, Amanda, Ryan, Vincent and Jacob.
Born in Boston February 7, 1915, a daughter of the late Antonio and Lena (Anicone) D'Agostino, she was educated in the Boston schools. Emily worked in the Cafeteria at John Hancock Insurance Co.
Funeral from the Cartmell Funeral Home 150 Court St. Plymouth on Wednesday at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Church Plymouth at 10:00 am . Visiting hours on Tuesday from 5-8 pm. Burial in Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Church 10 Memorial Drive, Plymouth, Ma. 02360. More info and online guestbook visitwww.cartmellfuneralhome.com

Condolences to Maureen (Sarno) Edwards and her Family on the Loss of her Husband
Joseph G. Edwards III
March 15, 2012

Edwards, Joseph G. III, of Marshfield, March 15, 2012 at the age of 59. Husband of Maureen (Sarno) Edwards. Loving father of Rori Edwards of Savin Hill and Mikayla and Patrick Edwards of Marshfield. Loving son of Anna (Hogan) Edwards of Savin Hill and the late Joseph G Edwards Jr. Dear brother of Nancy Reinhalter and her husband Kenneth of Dorchester, Karen Edwards of Savin Hill, Marjorie McCarthy and her husband Lawrence of Savin Hill and Helen Mucciolo and her husband Jeffrey of White plains, NY. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joseph was born in Dorchester and raised in Savin Hill. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury class of 1970. Joseph was a retired pipe fitter for Local 537 Union.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St. rte 139, Marshfield on Sunday, March 18 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church 1295 Main St. Marshfield at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to Marshfield Youth Football PO Box 325 Marshfield Hills, MA 02051.
Note - Joseph Edwards was the Son-in-Law of Marshfield Yatcht Club's past Commodore Al Sarno and Brother-in-Law of Matt Sarno

CONGRATULATIONS

Mark and Claudia Jeanmaire

announce the arrival

of their first grand daughter

Taytum Elizabeth Jeanmaire.

Born February 19th at 7lbs. 7oz

to Ali Campbell and Craig Jeanmaire.

May Your Memories Comfort You
Condolences to Kelley DeGust and her Family
on the loss of Kelley's Mom
Lorraine Graney
January 15, 2012
Graney, Lorraine E., in Lake Suzy, Fla.Formerly of Pembroke, and Marshfield, MA. January 15, 2012, at the age of 71. Lorrainewas the beloved wife of John P. Graney Jr. Beloved Mother of John P. Graney III and his wife Lauren of Pembroke, Kelley DeGust and Stephen M. Rullis of Marshfield, Pauline Graney of E. Boston. Lorraine was also the Mother of the late Dawn "Chickie" M. Noble.Lorraine was the cherished, "Mammy" to, Jennifer Graney Pavao, Billy Miller, Katie and Robbie Noble, Korey, Shannon, Kayla, Stephanie, Kerri, and Jackie Graney, Joshua, Casey and Molly DeGust, Sean Rullis, Ashley McElaney and Gabby Graney. She was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren.Lorraine was a sister to, Dolores Day ofCanton, Carol Casabori and her husband Vic of Fl, Ron McArdle and his wife Mary of Fl., Kathleen Benjiman of Brookline, she was sister to the late Patrick McArdle of Boston.Lorraine was the loving sister-in-law to Pauline Flanagan and her husband Bob of Fl, Doug Graney and his wife Janet, of TX., and Pat Girvan and her husband Eddie of Roslindale. She was also the cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Lorraine enjoyed cooking, reading, entertaining and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed taking care of the elderly and volunteering her time for many organizations.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am and visitation will follow until 1pm, at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St,Marshfield MA 02050 on January 23, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Salvation Army 6 Baxter St. Quincy, MA 02169-6900