Obituary: James A. Bennett

James A. Bennett
James Allen Bennett of Middleboro, formerly of Hull, died April 24, after a battle with cancer. 
A graduate of Hull High School Class of 1967, Mr. Bennett enlisted in the Marines and was a member of the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines. While fighting in Vietnam, his battalion was reported missing. After several days, his family reached out to Sen. Ted Kennedy, who was instrumental in communicating the status of the missing troops until they were located. 
Mr. Bennett earned a Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. When he recovered from his wounds, he purchased a lobster boat and hauled off the waters of Hull. He and his wife eventually purchased a home in Middleboro. 
The son of the late Blanche and Edward Bennett; he leaves his wife of 25 years, Marcia [Dunajski] Bennett of Middleboro; his sisters, Joan Brown of Cohasset and Carol Bredberg of Wareham; brother-in-law Merle Brown; and many family members and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Steven. 
Services have been held. Mr. Bennett was interred at the National Cemetery at Bourne on Monday.

Obituary: Eleanor Judge

Eleanor Judge
Longtime Hull resident Eleanor Judge died peacefully Saturday. Her memorial service will take place June 3 at St. Nicholas United Methodist Church, Hull Village. A full obituary will be published in next week’s Hull Times. 

Obituary: Sally Kane

Sally Kane, at 84
Sally [Gregg] Kane, formerly of Hull, died April 21. She was 84. 
Mrs. Kane was a registered nurse. She spent the last four years as a resident of Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain, where she was lovingly cared for. Her family is very grateful to the staff members there.
The wife of the late William E. Kane and mother of the late Donald G. Kane, she leaves three daughters: Bridget Kane and her husband, Paul Lepro, of Stoughton, Kathleen Kane, and Kelly Kane and her husband, David Devine, of Hull. Mrs. Kane also leaves a grandson, Paul Kane Lepro. 
Services were private. Memorial donations may be made to Norwell VNA Hospice House, 120 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061.

Obituary: Alice G. Hennessey

Alice G. Hennessey, at 84
Alice G. [Moloney] Hennessey, of the South End and Hull, formerly of West Roxbury, died after a brief illness, on April 1. She was 84.
Mrs. Hennessey was the former staff director of the Boston City Council, a longtime aide to Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, and the friend and confidante of many noted politicians. 
Mrs. Hennessey was a longtime activist and volunteer for many charities. With friends, she began the West Roxbury Friends of Rosie’s Place and, in 2003, created Rosebuddies, where middle- and high school students volunteer alongside their parents on behalf of the Boston women’s shelter. Among numerous other nonprofits she worked for, Mrs. Hennessey had a special place in her heart for Catholic Charities’ Sunset Point Vacation House in Hull. She raised funds for the summer camp for inner city kids and was instrumental in building renewed support for the Hampton Circle facility when it was briefly closed several years ago. 
Loving wife of William F. Hennessey, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage; she was the devoted mother of Billy Hennessey and his wife, Liz, of Milford, Sean Hennessey and his partner, Loc Duong, of the South End, Mara Hennessey and her husband, David Johansen, of New York City, Paula Hennessey and her partner, Liliane Dusewoir, of Cambridge, and Katie Hennessey and her husband, Brook Batteau, of Shelburne Falls. Mrs. Hennessey also leaves granddaughters Leah Hennessey of New York City and Alouette Batteau of Shelburne Falls, and many nieces and nephews. 
Services have been held. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann’s in Hull this summer. Donations in Mrs. Hennessey’s memory may be made to The West Roxbury Friends of Rosie’s Place or Sunset Point Camp in Hull. 
For online guestbook, visit www.gormleyfuneral.com. 

Obituary: Richard A. Marcella

Richard A. Marcella, at 66
Richard “Ricky” A. Marcella died April 15 at age 66. A lifelong resident of Hull, he worked for the MBTA and also as a bail commissioner for the Hingham District Court. 
Mr. Marcella enjoyed living by the ocean, washing his car, being Santa to many families over the years, staying active, taking long walks, biking, and travel. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, strength, strong work ethic, caring nature, and compassionate heart. 
Mr. Marcella’s family was the focal point of his existence. He adored his children, grandchildren, and especially his beloved wife of 47 years, Janice [Comeau]. The loving father of Leslie Proteau and her husband Brian of Vermont, Patricia Marcella of South Boston, Christine Marcella and Richard A. Marcella, Jr. and his wife, Meghan, all of Weymouth; he was the brother of Ronald Marcella of Hull, Paul Marcella of Marshfield, and the late Phillip “Skip” Marcella and Robert “Captain Bob” Marcella. Mr. Marcella was Grampy to Amber, Andrew, Ashley, Robert, and Broden. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. 
Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or St. Mary’s Parish, PO Box 565, Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: Chad D. Richardson

Chad D. Richardson, at 25
Chad Derek Richardson, of Hull, died unexpectedly April 7. He was 25. 
A member of Laborers Union Local #133, Mr. Richardson enjoyed fishing and stand-up comedy, but his children were the foundation of his life. He was a devoted father who will be missed by everyone who knew him. 
The beloved son of Irene [Kane] Richardson of Hull; he was the devoted father of Shayne Derek Richardson and Autumn Candace Richardson, both of Hanover; the cherished brother of Candace Richardson and Scott J. Richardson, Jr., both of Hull; and the uncle of Ryder M. Richardson, also of Hull. Mr. Richardson also leaves the beloved mother of his children, Michelle Foley of Hanover; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services have been held. Mr. Richardson was interred at Hull Village Cemetery.

Obituary: Patricia A. Hock

Patricia A. Hock, at 66
Patricia A. Hock, of Hull, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 5, at the age of 66.
Mrs. Hock lived in town for more than 48 years and, for a long time, owned Hull’s Bayside Video. She worked as a meat cutter at First National for many years, and at Dwyer’s Dry Cleaning in Cohasset.
Mrs. Hock loved all animals, especially her cats and dogs. She enjoyed cooking and always loved a good joke or playing pranks on her friends and family. She especially enjoyed any opportunity she could to spend time with her family. She was a wonderful woman who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. 
Beloved mother of Lawrence W. Hock Jr. and Kathreen L. Hood of Hull, Anthony R. Hock of Dorchester, James P. Hock and Elisa E. Toscano of Quincy, and Robert A. Hock and Stacy MacEachern of Weymouth. The loving sister of Dorothy O Leary of Weymouth, Grace McGrath of Braintree, Barbara Morrison of Mansfield, Ruth Reale of Dedham, and the late Charles Morse, Rosemary Roche, and Margaret McGillvray; she is also survived by many niece and nephews; and her former husband, Lawrence W. Hock Sr., of East Boston. 
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to Life Care of the South Shore, Residence Council Dept., 309 Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066. 
For online condolences, please visit www.downingchapel.com. 

Obituary: Anthony J. Noumi

Anthony J. Noumi, at 66
Anthony J. Noumi died peacefully at his Hull home, surrounded by his loving family, April 2. He was 66. 
Mr. Noumi was an excellent carpenter and loved working around the house. He just finished completing a tiny house in his backyard for his grandchildren’s enjoyment. He enjoyed cooking, baking, food-shopping, and country and western movies. He will be dearly missed.
Beloved husband of Sheila R. Noumi; loving father of Anthony Noumi of Massachusetts, Sean Noumi and his wife, Sheli, of North Carolina, and Hope Griffin and her husband, Gregory, of Hull. He was the brother of Bernie Noumi, Dana MacGuire, Donna Bowden, and Dianne Carroll; the grandfather of Tristan, Taylor, Shauna, Gabe, Logan, Keegan, and Gavin; the nephew of Alice Hughes; and the cousin of Charlotte Hughes, both of Lakeland, Florida. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m., at 37 Lynn Ave. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Anne Kaplan

Anne Kaplan, at 90
Anne [Bloomfield] Kaplan passed away peacefully March 25. She was 90.
Beloved wife of the late Isadore Kaplan; she was the loving mother of Howard Kaplan and his wife, Jan, of Plymouth, Deborah Neal and her husband, Robert, of Hull, Bruce Kaplan and his wife, Mary, of Weymouth, Wendy Nickerson and her husband, Donald, Nancy Moon and her husband, John, and Robert Kaplan and his wife, Denise, all of Hull. Mrs. Kaplan also was the cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of eight.
Graveside services were held privately. Mrs. Kaplan’s family would like to thank Hospice of South Shore in Rockland and Harbor House in Hingham for their love and compassion in taking great care of her. 
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370 or Harbor House Rehabilitation & Nursing, 11 Condito Rd., Hingham, MA 02043.

Obituary: Charles ‘Frank’ Salmaine

Charles ‘Frank’ Salmaine, at 82
Charles F. Salmaine Jr. of Hull died March 13 at Care One of Weymouth. He was 82.
Known to family and friends as Frank, he was born and raised in Brookline, where he attended Brookline schools, graduating in 1953. He was an outstanding athlete in football, baseball, and basketball. He attended Boston College before entering the U.S. Army. 
Mr. Salmaine served in Germany during the Korean War, from 1954 to 1956. He was a Brookline firefighter for 36 years, retiring in 1996, and was a member of the Rutledge VFW Post #860 in Brookline. 
He leaves his wife, Arlene [Ressler] Salmaine, to whom he was married for 46 years; and his son, Gregg; daughter-in-law, Danielle; and grandson Kyle, of Marshfield. Mr. Salmaine was predeceased by his sisters, June Raftery and Lois Gardner; and his brother, Donald Salmaine.
His graveside service, at the National Cemetery at Bourne, was held Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

Obituary: Katerina Mavromatis

Katerina Mavromatis, at 28
The beautiful spirit of Katerina Mavromatis of Hull left this Earth March 13. She was 28. 
Ms. Mavromatis was a quick-witted woman with a great sense of humor, which brought joy and laughter to those around her. A skilled hairstylist and barber, she loved to make everyone feel beautiful and special. She was fluent in three languages, and enjoyed reading, dancing, cooking, baking, making jewelry, and creating colorful art. She loved living by the ocean and was proud of her home, which she decorated with many eclectic items. 
With her vibrant and unique personality, she made meaningful connections with many who crossed her path. Her main passion in life was her family and spending time with those she loved. She always gave with all her heart and expected nothing in return. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Beloved daughter of Effie Palantzas of Hull and Christos Mavromatis of West Bridgewater; loving sister of Maria Rao and her husband Pratap of Worcester. She was also the adored aunt of Dhilan and Rohan Rao, both of Worcester; and the cherished granddaughter of Vasiliki Palantzas and the late Dimitrios Palantzas of Brockton, and Maria Mavromatis and the late George Mavromatis of Greece. Devoted mom to her cat, Babe, who was always by her side, Ms. Mavromatis is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to an animal rescue or shelter of your choice. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Coreen M. Gauvin

Coreen M. Gauvin, at 67
Coreen M. [Blackstad] Gauvin of Hull, formerly of Billerica, died unexpectedly March 18. She was 67.
A passionate educator working in the Headstart program for the communities of Somerville, Cambridge, and Lowell, her other passions included her family, helping people, and travel with her husband. She adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family vacations, cruises, and living near the beach were her best memories. She will be remembered for her generosity, caring attitude, and selfless nature.
Beloved wife of Thomas F. Gauvin of Hull; loving mother of Patricia Meyer of Florida, and Michelle Milliken and her husband, Robert, and Nicole Gilbert and her husband, Gary, all of New Hampshire. Sister of Eleanor Blackstad of East Boston, Rolf Blackstad of New Hampshire, and the late Barbara Ann, Edward, and Theresa; Mrs. Gauvin also is survived by five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to Wellspring, 814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Obituary: George F. Morgan

George F. Morgan, at 83
George F. Morgan, 83, died in the wake of a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 7, at South Shore Hospital.
Mr. Morgan was born and raised in Dorchester. A graduate of the Boston Trade High School for Boys, he proudly served for three years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, as a chef aboard the USS Missouri. After his military service, he worked as a chef for the Country Fare in Hingham, now known as the Scarlet Oak Inn. There he met Jean Perkins, who would become his wife. 
Mr. Morgan worked for many years as the head chef of the Blue Hills Country Club in Milton. He and his wife owned Morgan’s Seafood in Hull during the 1970s. Through the years, he worked for many restaurants on the South Shore, finishing his career working as a food service director, first for the Cohasset Knoll Nursing Home, and then the Lutheran Home of Brockton. He felt a great deal of joy in being able to help the residents any way he could, including preparing a favorite meal for each resident’s birthday.
George and Jean married in 1955, and settled in Hull in 1963. Over the years, they raised a large and loving family of seven children and several nieces and nephews. The pair were married for 54 years, until her passing in 2010. 
Mr. Morgan was a longtime member of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks, the Friends of the Paragon Carousel, and the Hull Lifesaving Museum. 
One of his favorite accomplishments was getting to be the Flying Santa. Mr. Morgan continued the well-known tradition of delivering Christmas gifts to families who operated lighthouses up and down the New England coast. He would also delight the children of Hull by landing his helicopter at the elementary school and visiting as Santa every Christmas. 
He enjoyed gardening, spending time with all of his children and grandchildren, and having conversations with people on his front porch.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his children: George J. Morgan, of Florida, Melody Edson and her husband, Paul, of Westford, Catherine Morgan and her partner, Theodore Mercurio, Penny Dickinson and her wife, Pamela, Lorraine Chafe and her husband, Edward, Douglas Morgan, all of Hull, and Steven Morgan and his wife, Rebecca, of California. 
Mr. Morgan dearly loved his nine grandchildren: Dawn, Jeffrey, Brian, Justin, Lucas, Douglas, Sam, Linus, and Owen. He is survived by his nephew, Kenneth Morgan, and his wife, Christine, of Hull. Along with his immediate family, he leaves behind many nephews, nieces, and his lovable dachshund, Minnie. Mr. Morgan was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Morgan.
There will be no visiting hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life ceremony at the Sons of Italy Lodge, 88 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Hingham, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of the Paragon Carousel, P.O. Box 100, Hull, MA 02045 or to the Hull Public Library, P.O. Box 428, Hull, MA 02045. 

Obituary: Constance H. Lucas

Constance H. Lucas, at 85
Constance “Connie” H. [Sauter] Lucas, a longtime resident of Hull, died peacefully on March 10, surrounded by her family. She was 85.
Mrs. Lucas was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.; she moved to Hingham when she was 17. She was a graduate of Hingham High School Class of 1949. She met her late husband and the couple resided in Hingham for a few years when, in 1957, they decided to move to Hull. 
Mrs. Lucas was a bookkeeper/accountant for Stephan & Rodgers in Hingham for 17 years, she then worked for All-Tech of Rockland. She worked for the Hull Sewer Commission for eight years before her retirement in 1995. She loved reading, sewing, and cooking.
The wife of the late Francis Lucas and sister of the late Margaret J. Kenny; Mrs. Lucas leaves her children: Robert F. Lucas and his wife, Kathleen, of Holbrook, Peter J. Lucas and his wife, Cathy-Jo, of Kansas, and Jeffrey J. Lucas and his wife, Dawn, of Taunton; as well as her grandchildren, Suzanne and her husband, Jarrod, Nicole and her husband, George, Alexandra and her fiancé, Mike, Danielle and her husband, Chris, Ryan; a great granddaughter, Morgan, and a great grandson, Jason. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her close friend Melanie.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Saturday, 2-4 p.m., in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home 809 Main St., South Weymouth, followed by a funeral home service at 4 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Dept. 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265. 
See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: John M. Buckler, Jr.

John M. Buckler, Jr., at 69
John M. Buckler Jr., of Pembroke, died peacefully – surrounded by his family – on Tuesday, after a long illness. He was 69.
Mr. Buckler was born in Boston, but grew up in Hull. He graduated from Hull High School and the state Police Academy. Mr. Buckler spent more than 30 years working for the Hull Police Department, first as a patrolman, and then finishing his career as a prosecutor. He then went to work in ADS investigations for the Plymouth Country Sheriff’s Department, where he was employed for the past 16 years.
Mr. Buckler is survived by his wife of 35 years, JoAnne; his two children, Jennifer Cartledge and her husband, Stacy, and Jessica Heil. He also leaves a brother, James, and his wife, Mary; a sister, Sharon, and her husband, Michael; and two grandsons, Nicholas and Steven, whom he greatly adored. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Betty Buckler, as well as a brother, Terry.
Services have been held. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 125 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, or the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Obituary: Margot M. Isabelle

Margot M. Isabelle, at 84
Margot M. [Thornton] Isabelle of Hull, formerly of Hingham, died March 7. She was 84.
Mrs. Isabelle graduated from Emmanuel College and earned her master’s degree at Simmons College. She worked as a reference librarian at the Hingham Public Library and later retired from the Mass. College of Art Library. 
Mrs. Isabelle enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, and going for walks. She was an active member of the Democratic Party. Her main passion in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. 
Beloved mother of Mark C. Gilbert and his wife, Claire, of Maine, Brian M. Gilbert of Westford, Amy J. Simpson of Lakeville, Katrien R. Nosiglia of Norwell, and Sarah T. Curtin of Hingham; Mrs. Isabelle also was the devoted grandmother of Patrick, Mickaelah, Coleman, Kevin, and Leanne; and great grandmother of Ethan, Allyson, and John. 
The caring sister of Kevin M. Thornton and his wife, Collette, of Needham, Lenore Thornton of Cotuit, and the late Suzanne Thornton; she also leaves many nieces and nephews. 
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at St. Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 6 Baxter St., Quincy, MA 02169. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.

Obituary: Carol L. Hazlett

Carol L. Hazlett, at 77
Carol Lillian [Sullivan] Hazlett, 77, of Millington, Tennessee, died March 1. A former Hull resident, Mrs. Hazlett was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Sullivan; a sister, Florence Sullivan; and her son, Tommy Hazlett. 
Known to family as Nana, she leaves two daughters: Mary Martinez and her husband, David, and Carol George and her husband, Greg, all of Tennessee; her sister, Mary Sullivan, and her brother, Bill Sullivan, both of Hull; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. 
Mrs. Hazlett loved life, her family, all children, and animals. There weren’t many lives she didn’t touch with her selflessness and kindness. She was the cornerstone of her family, and will be missed greatly.

Obituary: Winifred Cook

Winifred Cook, at 79
Winifred [Waldron] Cook, a longtime Hull resident, died Feb. 2. She was 79. 
Mrs. Cook was known as Winnie. She was born and raised in Batavia, New York. Massachusetts became her home, but Hull stole her heart.
Mrs. Cook raised her four kids in Hull, where she also ran her hair salon for 20+ years. She knew and loved numerous Hull families comprising several generations.
Mrs. Cook enjoyed bicycling, bowling, and bingo, but she loved being seaside with her dog, collecting sea glass, and talking to everyone she saw.
She leaves her children: Kellie Hashey and Stan Dzengelewski, Kathy and Scott Ciulla, Kristine Cook, and Steve and Angela Cook; seven siblings: Loretta Bauer, Joyce Harezga, Maggie Gilcrest, Chris Moore, Benny Waldron, Dennis Waldron, and Jim Waldron, nine grandsons; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 208 Samoset Ave., on Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. 

Obituary: Joan C. White

Joan C. White, at 84
Joan Cecilia White, of Quincy, died peacefully Jan. 29. She was 84.
Ms. White was a graduate of Dorchester High School for Girls and the Boston Business School. She had lived in Quincy for five years and in Tampa, Florida for more than 40. She was also a longtime summer resident of Hull. 
Ms. White was employed as the executive secretary to the district attorney in Tampa for 20 years. She also was a devoted caretaker of her late sister, Patricia. 
One of eight siblings, she is survived by Elizabeth White McGonagle of Wollaston, John J. White Jr. of Minnesota, Ann W. Nancy Morgan of Quincy, James L.V. White of Maine, Paul F. White of Hull, and was predeceased by Patricia M. White and Thomas W. White. Ms. White is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow, at Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. 
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Obituary: Daniel J. O’Sullivan

Daniel J. O’Sullivan
Daniel “Bud” J. O’Sullivan, of Hull, formerly of Dorchester and South Weymouth, died Feb. 5.  He was a retired 40-year employee of Verizon and a member of IBEW 2222.
The beloved husband of Katherine [Morrissey] O’Sullivan for 60 years; he was the beloved father of Jean and Doug McMillan, Maryellen and Lawrence Concannon, Teresa and Richard Williams, Daniel and Susan O’Sullivan, Kathryn and Daniel Gardner, Joan Cogliano, Mark and Eileen O’Sullivan; and also is survived by 19 grandchildren. Mr. O’Sullivan was the brother of the late Agnes Minihan; the brother-in-law of James, David, and Kathleen Morrissey; and also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
Visiting hours are set for Friday, 4-8 p.m., in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. His funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m., also at St. Ann’s Church. Interment will follow, at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org. For online condolences, visit www.gormleyfuneral.com.