Robert Edwin Peterson of The Cedars, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, formerly of Westport, Connecticut, died peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Mr. Peterson, born in Harvey, ND, was Director of Commercial and Industrial Patent Licensing for RCA Corporation in New York City until his retirement in 1987. Receiving his degree in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University in 1942, he also attended graduate programs at Harvard, MIT, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University. Mr. Peterson was awarded five patents for his inventions in the fields of electronics and light sources. After retirement, he founded Altherin Associates, a patent licensing consulting firm and later became Vice President – Licensing, for the Patent Enforcement Fund. During World War II, as a commissioned naval officer, he served in the Pacific Theater, as Radar Station Director on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands. He retired from the USNR with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in 1955. He also held a private pilot’s license, and belonged to Sigma Phi Delta fraternity, Alpha Beta Tau honorary society and the Licensing Executive Society of America. In May 2011, Mr. Peterson was selected to participate in the World War II Veterans Flight of Honor to the memorial in Washington, DC. What a fantastic trip and welcome home he experienced that day! As a resident of Westport, CT, for thirty-seven years, he was a member of Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the Patterson Club, and the Y’s Men’s Club. After moving to Cary, NC, in 2002, he joined St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Prestonwood Country Club. He relocated to The Cedars in Chapel Hill in 2006. Interests included honing his billiards skills with his Cedars friends, water color and oil painting, acting, music appreciation, history, and Sudoku. Traveling with his wife was another love, to such far away places as Paris, Russia, Hong Kong, Alaska, Sweden, and through the Panama Canal. For his 95th birthday in April, his family took him to the western North Carolina mountains where they all celebrated at a beautiful cabin in the woods. Known for his friendly way, and genuine interest in people and love of family, he will be greatly missed. Norma MacKenney Peterson, his wife of 65+ years, predeceased him in November 2011. Survivors include daughter Pamela Peterson Johnson and spouse Reuel, of Raleigh, NC, son Robert E. Peterson Jr and spouse Carol, of Concord, CA, son Roy A. Peterson and spouse Billy McNeel, of New Carrollton, MD, grandchildren – Erin Johnson Lewis and spouse Christopher, Althea Johnson, Britta Peterson, and Max Peterson – and great granddaughter, Finley Lewis. Interment will be at Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury, MA, where there will be a graveside ceremony on December 12th. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Evelyn M. Banks, 94, of Pembroke, passed peacefully away at Bay Path of Duxbury on Friday, December 14, 2012. Wife of the late George A. Banks; she is survived by her children, her son, James and his wife Janice of Centerbarnstead, NH; her daughters, Barbara and the late Frank J. Maltese of Pembroke, MA and Susan and her husband John Murphy of Manchester, NH. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Evelyn traveled extensively in her 80′s. She loved nature, crocheting and spending time with her family. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett Street, (Route 14), Pembroke, on Monday, December 17, from 4:00-6:00 PM and Tuesday, December 18, from 9:30-10:30 AM with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 AM. Interment at Blue Hills Cemetery, 700 West Street, Braintree, MA. Donations can be made to Mass Audubon or First Baptist Church of Hanson.

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John F Puopolo Jr of Duxbury passed away suddenly on December 17, 2012 from pneumonia and complications from a heart condition. Formerly of Winthrop and South Yarmouth, Mr. Puopolo was 55. He was the beloved husband of Sheryl Strother and devoted father of Michelle. John leaves behind his mother Marjorie, and siblings Bart and Heather. Friends are invited to attend memorial visiting hours, at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rt. 106) Kingston on Thursday, December 20th from 4-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cardiology department at Tufts Medical Center.

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McCourt, Theresa E (McAleavey) Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday December 26, 2012 at Baypath Nursing Home Duxbury. She was born November 8, 1927 in Newark NJ to the late Hugh M. McAleavey and Julia (McCarthy) McAleavey. She was 85 years old. Theresa grew up in NJ and graduated Weequahic HS Newark. She worked at the Prudential Insurance Company. She married Gerald J. McCourt of Harrison NJ and they were married for 61 years. Together they raised 5 children all born in NJ. Before moving to Hingham in 1967 they also lived in Athens OH. They retired to the Cape in 1990 where they were members of Our Lady of The Assumption in Osterville.Theresa was the devoted mother of Patricia M. Batchelder and Dr. Carl Batchelder of Kingston, Terese M. Michaud of Cataumet, Gerald J. McCourt Jr. and Roberta McCourt of Pembroke. Ruth M. Stevens and Paul Stevens of Groton, and Brian J. McCourt of Chester NJ. She was a sweet gentle person who enjoyed reading, cooking, flowers and plants, music, shopping, and laughter. She had a deep faith and shared that faith and caring with those whom she loved. And the world is truly a better place for having had her in it. Theresa was the dear Grandmother of Ryan, Meghan, Kathryn, Michael, Jim, Lizzie, PJ, Connor, Patrick, Cameron, Stephanie and Chris. She was the sweet great-grandmother of Maggie, William and Colin. She leaves two sisters Ruth Steele of Toms River NJ and Patricia Reynolds of Union NJ. She was pre-deceased by her brothers Hugh McAleavey of Kenilworth NJ and John McAleavey of Toms River NJ. She was the loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews in NJ. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday January 4th 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday January 5th prior to the Funeral Mass in Church of the Resurrection, Hingham at 10 AM. Burial immediately following in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the loving care of the medical and support staff of Baypath Rehabilitation and Nursing of Duxbury and the Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth. Donations maybe made in her honor to Cranberry Hospice at 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth MA 02360 and The Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Foundation 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Maura Cesarini of Duxbury passed away on the 5th of January after a 10 year battle with cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her husband and siblings. Maura was the daughter of Irish immigrants, Humphrey Moynihan from Gneeveguila, County Kerry, Ireland and Maura Derwin from Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. She leaves behind her husband Michael, daughters Michaella and Bella, sisters Mary Conneely (Galway, Ireland) and Sharon Moynihan (Duxbury), brother Frank Moynihan (Randolph), nephew Rory Conneely (Galway, Ireland), niece Jade Moynihan (Randolph) brother-in-law Kevin Conneely (Galway, Ireland) sister-in-law Judy Woods (Randolph), mother-in-law Nancy Cesarini (Brockton) and father-in-law Joseph Cesarini (Brockton). Although only 43 at the time of her death, Maura accomplished a great deal in her life. Maura was a graduate of Emerson College where she received both a bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Communications. Maura worked for a time in the telecommunications field both here in Massachusetts and in London, England where she lived for 2 years. In 1995, Maura decided to change careers and went to the police academy. It was here that she met her future husband Brockton Police Detective Michael Cesarini. Maura graduated from the police academy in 1996. She became a police officer with the Town of Braintree and was later promoted to detective. On December 26, 1998, Maura married Michael. They had two daughters Michaella and Bella. Shortly after Bella’s birth, Maura was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer, called G.I.S.T. This diagnosis made Maura and her family determined to appreciate every moment of life and to live their lives to the fullest. Maura loved spending time with her family. She was very close to her sisters Sharon Moynihan and Mary Conneely and her brother Frank Moynihan. It was very important to her that her family remain close. Despite her cancer diagnosis, Maura and her family travelled to many places including, Ireland, France, Canada, the Caribbean and numerous National Parks. Maura was very compassionate and empathetic. She belonged to several on-line support groups for people battling GIST offering guidance and encouraging words to other patients. She also set up a support group in Duxbury for other women battling cancer. Through her active participation in these groups, Maura made friends all over the world. Maura was dedicated to trying to find a cure for this disease and did extensive fundraising for research with her husband Michael. Maura’s determination to beat this disease was recognized by the Sarcoma Foundation of America whom presented her with a Courage Award at a ceremony in New York City in April 2012. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 9th from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St (Rt. 106) Kingston. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 10th at Holy Family Church in Duxbury at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Mayflower cemetery in Duxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cesarini G.I.S.T. Research Fund at The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 and/or Cesarini Education Fund at Michael J. Cesarini, FBO The Cesarini Children, Acct XX0739 c/o Eastern Bank, PO Box 1716, Duxbury, MA 02331.

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LOUGHLIN, Rosemary (Sheehan) of Duxbury, formerly of Marshfield and Newton, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2013 at the age of 71. Rosemary was born and raised in Jamaica Plain. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Cardinal Cushing College. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Loughlin, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Loving mother of Elaine Twombly and her husband George of Braintree, Lynne Gaines and her husband Gregory of Duxbury, Mark Loughlin and his wife Jodi of Newton and the late Megan Loughlin. Loving grandmother of Brandon, Colleen and Meghan Twombly, Dylan, Avery and Emerson Gaines and Page Loughlin. Dear sister of John Sheehan Jr. “Jack” of Scituate and Marie Kurash of Duxbury. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rosemary’s world revolved around bringing joy to and caring for her family. She had the luxury of daily participation in both her children and grandchildren’s lives. For this, she lived a rich life. Rosemary will forever consider herself a Green Harbor Girl, after spending a lifetime of summers in this adored beach town. She will be greatly missed by her childhood girlfriends, whom she shared decades of memories. Rosemary also loved to spend time with her beloved dog Lincoln. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of The Assumption Church, corner of Canal and Careswell St., Green Harbor, MA on Monday January 14, 2013 at l0:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosemary’s memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.

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Barbuto, Gloria N. of Duxbury, formerly of Watertown, passed away on January 13, 2013 at the age of 92. Dear sister of the late Joseph, Nancy, Frank, and Louis Barburto, Mary Lamacchia and Anna DeLorenzo. Daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Russo) Barbuto. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gloria graduated from Watertown High School. She was the former owner of Paramount Market in Newton and worked as the Assistant Tax Collector in Duxbury for 28 years before retiring in 1998. A visiting hour will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St. Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont St., in Duxbury at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Contributions in Gloria’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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Robert E. Kohl, age 83, of Duxbury, formerly of Scituate, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Plymouth. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Anchase) Kohl and the late Marian (Ciliberto) Kohl; devoted father of Joanne Cummings, Patricia Tourigny, Robert Kohl, Thomas Kohl and devoted step-father of David Muha; loving grandfather of seven and dear brother of Delores Palumbo and Leonard Kohl. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation period will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett Street, (Route 14), Pembroke, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 NOON. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter, 72 East Concord Street, C3, Boston, MA 02118.

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Mary L. (Lloyd) Shirley, of Duxbury, passed away Jan. 20 at the age of 91. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Shirley II. Mary, the daughter of the late Charles and Nella Lloyd, was born and raised in Meredith, NH. After graduating from high school, she earned a BS degree from Nasson College in Maine, then taught in Norwell and Hanover Mass. high schools from 1944- 1948. In 1947 she married Monty of Duxbury, the son of Dr. J. Newton and Clara Shirley, After having children, she taught in the Duxbury elementary schools from 1960 to 1983. She was a member of the First Parish Church of Duxbury; the American Legion Auxiliary; Duxbury Senior Citizens Club; and the former Duxbury Volunteer Firefighters Auxiliary. She leaves three daughters, Elizabeth Green, Pamela Mulloy, and Victoria Eccleston; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. A memorial service will be held at the First Parish Church on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1:30pm. Memorial donations may be made to the First Parish Church, 142 Tremont St; or the Duxbury Fire Dept., 668 Tremont St., Dux- bury, MA 02332.

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Wass, Robert A. of Duxbury, passed away on January 31, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Janet (Whitney) Wass. Loving father of Laurel Niemi and her husband William of RI, Carolyn Staples and late Gary of Duxbury, David Wass of Duxbury and Jonathan Wass and his wife Helen of Cohassett. Loving grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Melvin Wass and the late Clayton Wass, Ronald Wass and Flloyd Wass. Robert was born in Abington. He spent his early years in Brockton before moving to Avon and eventually Duxbury in 1965. Robert served in the US Navy during the Korean Era. He worked as a machinist for Boston Gear works. Robert enjoyed doing home renovations and building on the side. Interment will be held at a later date.

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Brenda M. Boucher, of Duxbury passed away February 1, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston October 26, 1922 to the late Oliver and Ethel Mathewson. Brenda was the loving wife to the late Thomas B. Boucher of Duxbury.In the early years Brenda worked at Mary Hackett’s and the Hilltop Mansion.As her family grew, she became a full time homemaker.She was known for her fields of gladiolus and homemade root beer. Brenda was predeceased by her loving husband Thomas in 1973. Brenda is survived by her beloved sons Thomas Boucher Jr. [Nancy] of Marshfield, David Boucher of Duxbury, Brian Boucher [Sandy] of Duxbury; and her daughters Maureen Gebert [Kent]of Schenectady, NY and Adele Solomon [Corey] of Las Vegas, NV.She also leaves grandchildren Kelly, Cory, Becky, Benjamin, Doug and Brad; and great grandson Brandon. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 5th at 1:00 PM at the Mayflower cemetery in Duxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or at www.alz.org.

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Doris K. Bergamesca, of Duxbury, MA, passed from her family and friends February 1, 2013. Born in Jersey City, NJ on March 4, 1935 to Johann and Teresa Gebler, she is remembered as a loving wife, devoted daughter-in-law to Red and Jay, incomparable mother, fun grandmother, and generous friend. Her husband Ronald will miss his partner of fifty-six years; daughters Nancy Cross and Judy lost their best friend; sons Ronnie, David and Steven will miss her pampering and unconditional love; son- and daughters-in-law Jon Cross, Anne, Heather and Cynthia lost a second mother; for grandchildren Daniel, Sean Cross, Katie, Jamie Cross, Matthew, Reid, Maya, Ryan and Charlotte, also known as Amigos Two through Ten, time with Doris was wonderful but much too short; friends, too many to name, will miss a welcoming companion and consummate entertainer. Doris’ family honored her at a private funeral mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Duxbury.

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Allan M. Ruderman, age 78, of Duxbury, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Lorraine M. (LeBlanc) Ruderman. Complete notice to follow on Monday.

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Paul Benzaquin, a man who talked through most of his life, ended the conversation on February 13, 2013, at the age of 90. He died peacefully, with his family at his side, in Duxbury Massachusetts. Paul Benzaquin brought the skills of a veteran print journalist to the electronic media. Though he is primarily remembered for more than twenty years as a talk radio host, including stints with each of Boston’s major news / talk stations, he also pioneered the idea of broadcast journalism, delivered pungent on-air commentaries, conducted probing interviews, and enlightened his audience with cogent analyses of the issues of the day. He was one of the original radio provocateurs – always fair, but with flair! Mr. Benzaquin was a graduate of Quincy High School and a candidate at the Unitarian Ministry at Bangor Theological Seminary. He served with the 37th Infantry Division during World War II, saw combat on the island of Bougainville, and was a part of the invasion of Luzon in the Philippines. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He was also instrumental in serving as Master of Ceremonies, hosting entertainment that was provided for the troops. Paul was a radio talk host and television performer for more than 34 years. He began his media career in 1948 as a newspaper reporter and feature writer for the Boston Globe, where he wrote for 12 years. While working for the Globe, Benzaquin wrote the bestselling book HOLOCAUST! Fire in Boston’s Cocoanut Grove, which was published in November 1959. It still stands as the definitive history of the 1942 fire that destroyed Boston’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub. As a result of radio and television appearances in publicizing his book, he was invited to join the staff of WEEI. He went on air during the hurricane of September 1960 with the late Howard Nelson on a program called “LISTEN!”. Mr. Benzaquin wrote the equivalent of five columns of news and features each day for this program, which stayed on the air for three years. During Mr. Benzaquin’s unusual stint as an on-air writer/reporter, WEEI program director Ken Ovenden searched for a phrase to describe Benzaquin’s unique combination of covering, writing, and broadcasting a variety of material each day. Ovenden created the term “Broadcast Journalist”, which was first applied to Benzaquin, which has since become a standard reference of the industry. Benzaquin replaced the late Haywood Vincent on an afternoon talk show when Vincent left WEEI to go to the old WNAC. The two went head-to-head for nearly a year. The ratings clearly gave Benzaquin dominance of the afternoon drive time audience, staying in that position until 1969. He simultaneously wrote columns for the Boston Herald from 1964 to 1969. In June 1968, he achieved the dubious distinction of being one of the first hosts to be suspended by a broadcast employer for using profanity as a comment on a caller’s opinions. Benzaquin then went to Chicago for a year as host of a late night television show for the ABC network. After a year in Chicago, he returned to Boston to host a show for Channel 7 and resumed his afternoon radio talk show on WEEI. In 1973 he joined Dr. Burton L. White at Harvard Graduate School of Education to become a public educator for the Harvard-Lilly Program for Parent Education, an endeavor to teach parents how their children learn during the first three years of life. For this work Benzaquin recruited a “stable” of babies in Marshfield. He wrote 172 radio broadcasts on child raising as a result of watching these babies grow and learn. From November 1976, he had a nearly unbroken run of thirteen years in Boston talk radio on WBZ, WITS, WHDH, and WRKO. He “retired” in 1989, but returned for another run on WRKO from 1992 until May 1996, then turning his talents to free-lance writing. He was also a pioneer in the field of classified personnel broadcasting. As the host for “The Classified Express” and “Hi-Tech News” on television he assisted people seeking employment. Benzaquin’s last major effort was his book The Gifted Grandparent, a guide for first-time grandparents to help them understand, motivate and stimulate their grandchildren to reach their highest potential. He was also active in several 12 Step Programs and authored a book entitled On Sober Reflection. In 2007, Benzaquin was among the first to be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Grace, resided at The Village at Duxbury where he hosted a weekly discussion group based on his talk show experience. He is survived by his wife Grace Abrams Benzaquin. He was the loving father of DonPaul and his wife Judy of Norwell, David of Kingston, Dorna Burrows Petrelli of Tucson, Arizona, and father-in-law of Kathy Benzaquin of Alfred, NY. His son Del pre-deceased Mr. Benzaquin. Mr. Benzaquin was also the cherished stepfather of Laura (Abrams) and her husband Kirk Neprud of Duxbury. Beloved grandfather of Aria, Leandro, Janine, Jared, Robert, Timothy, and Paul. He also leaves four great grandchildren. Family and friends (and at Paul’s request friends of Bill Wilson) are invited to attend a memorial service that will be held on Sunday February 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Marshfield MA (at Sanctuary, 185 Plain Street/Route 139 Marshfield MA) followed by a reception at The Village at Duxbury, 290 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Congregation Shirat Hayam, P.O. Box 2727, Duxbury, MA 02331 or the Duxbury Interfaith Council, P.O. Box 1161, Duxbury, MA 02331.

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Sarah (Hunt) Powers, 90, of Duxbury, died Feb. 17. Beloved wife of the late Michael Powers. Loving mother of Mary Lindsay and her husband Richard of FL, Peg Hogan and her husband the late Jack Hogan of Sandwich, Michael Powers and his wife Frances of Norton, Jerry Powers and his wife Joanne of Kingston, and Terry Harriman Powers of Sandwich. Devoted grandmother of twelve grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters; Edna Hartley, Marion Sampson, Margaret Dunphy, and the late Eileen Flaherty, Monica King, and John, Thomas, and James Hunt. Funeral from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St., Rt. 106, Kingston, on Fri. Feb. 22 at 10:00AM, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Main St., Kingston, at 11:00AM. Visiting hours on Thurs. Feb. 21 from 4-8PM. Burial is private. Memorial donations may be made to Bay Path Nursing ahd Rehab. Center, 308 Kingstown Way, Duxbury, MA 02332.

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Cislo, Claire L. (MacMinn) of Duxbury, passed away on February 18, 2013 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Cislo. Loving mother of Kimberly McArdle and her husband Arthur of Asheville, NC, Steven Cislo and his wife Kelly of Fletcher, NC and John Cislo and his wife Catherine of Duxbury. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Daughter of the late John and Mary MacMinn. Dear sister of Mary Rainey of Charleston, NC, Judith Parker of Rockland, Sandra Logan of Weymouth, John MacMinn of Cape Cod and the late Donna MacMinn and Marilyn Cedarquist. Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St. Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont St., Duxbury at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make any charitable donations to the Perkins School in Watertown, MA.

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Teixeira-Maffeo, Deumbre of Duxbury, formerly of Wareham, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Daniel Teixeira and former spouse of Robert Maffeo. Loving mother of Danielle Medina and her husband Alberio of Braintree and Dawn Teixeira-Badger and her husband Thomas of Mashpee. Loving grandmother of Logan and Londyn Medina, Quincey Badger and the late Donavin Badger. Dear sister of Danita Reese and her fiancé Avier Jenkins of NC and the late Donna Marie Hall. Dear daughter of Patricia (Walker) Porter of Havertown, PA and Arthur Reese. Dear friend of Frank Bellanti. Deumbre was born in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Haverford High School in Havertown, PA. She worked as a Resident Assistant at Proprietors Green in Marshfield. A Memorial Service will be held at the Victory Baptist Church, meeting at the Brant Rock Chapel, 327 Ocean St., Marshfield on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers contributions in Deumbre’s memory may be made to www.marchforbabies.org/Donavin. For online guestbook and directions please visit our website macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Winifred A. (Sweeney) Troy, 91 years of age, of Duxbury, passed away on February 16, 2013, on what would have been her 67th anniversary of marriage to her late husband, Robert F. Troy. Winnie was a graduate of Milton High and Bridgewater State College and was a proficient writer; winning national essay contests which awarded trips to Panama and Argentina by the time she graduated from high school. She married Bob, a lawyer in the Navy JAG Corps, and the family lived in Virginia, Japan, Milton and Duxbury. She is survived by her daughter, Mary T. Troy of Duxbury; her sons, Robert S. Troy and his wife Sabina of Cohasset and Paul F. Troy and his wife Kathy of West Roxbury; her grandchildren, Kaitlin Kincaid and her husband Tim, Meghan Flanagan and her husband Gavin, and Paul F. Troy Jr., along with Robert, Michael and Matthew Troy. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Lynne Troy. After her third child became a lawyer, her late husband, Bob, quipped: “You’re the only one in the family without a law degree and you are the best lawyer in the house.” Winnie enjoyed reading and quilting as well as travel. She was active in a variety of religious activities, including participating for many years in the Lazarus program at Holy Family Church. Winnie and Bob were given an award by the Archdiocese of Boston for their religious lay activities. Please note that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Winnie’s name to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Route 106), Kingston, on Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 3:00-6:00 PM. Funeral services at the Shepherd Funeral Home, Kingston, on Monday, March 4, 2013, at 9:00 AM and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, Duxbury at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Mayflower Cemetery, 774 Tremont Street, Duxbury.

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Edward P. Devnew, Sr., age 90, of Kington, formerly of Duxbury, died on Friday, March 1, 2013, at his home. Born in Granby, CT, he was the son of the late Philip E. & Olive (Allshouse) Devnew. Edward was a veteran in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving as a Sergeant in Company C, 801st Engineer Aviation Battalion. He was a member of the Duxbury Rotary Club, Duxbury Yacht Club, Boston Printing House Craftsmen as well as a member of the Duxbury Legion Post for 50 years. Edward’s passions included his family, music and entertaining with his guitar, as well as his love for for the game of golf. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine (Starr) Devnew; devoted father of Edward P. Devnew, Jr. & his wife Edie of Duxbury and John S. Devnew & his wife Barbara of Norfolk, VA; loving grandfather of Austin, Tyler, Abigail, Ned, Alex, Max and great-grandfather of Jackson and dear brother of the late Pauline Catlett, Franklin Devnew and Vivian Harvey. A memorial funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, Duxbury, on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 11:30 AM. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Francis Ouimet Scholarship, www.ouimet.org

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Lois P. Jenner, age 76, of Duxbury, formerly of Weymouth and Boston, died on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Westwood, she was the daughter of the late James H.W. & Florence (Barstow) Jenner. Lois graduated in 1958 from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. She attended graduate school at Harvard University and Boston State College. After working at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for many years, she was a teacher in the Needham Public Schools. She taught english and foreign languages. Upon her retirement, she became active with the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, Mass Audubon Society, and the Duxbury Senior Citizens Group. Lois was also a member of the LASIT talent group and a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. She was a world traveler and an avid skier. Lois was the beloved sister of the late Phyllis Younger Dukes and loving aunt of Daniel C. Bennett & his wife Janet of Danvers, Diane Dean & her husband Lonnie of North Carolina, Nathaniel Bennett of Maine, Jefferson Bennett of Louisiana, Grace Legér & her husband Tony of Orange, MA, Jodi McNamara of Meuthen and the late Jonathan Younger and great-aunt of 14. She is also survived by Daphne and Delilah. Memorial visiting hours will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Route 106), Kingston, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, from 1:00-3:30 PM. A celebration of her life will be celebrated at Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 410 Washington Street, Duxbury on Friday, April 26, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society, P.O. Box 2865, Duxbury, MA 02331 or to the Development Office, Mass Audubon, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.

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