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Albert L. Doherty
March 31, 2003
Albert L. Doherty, age 87, died March 31st at his country home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Brown) Doherty. A son, Alan Doherty of Middleboro; a brother, Charles W. Doherty of North Abington; a sister, Mary F. Angie of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandsons: Alan R. Doherty of Marston Mills, Robert W. Doherty of Bridgewater and James M. Doherty of Middleboro, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews survive him. He was the brother of the late Harold F., Michael F., Richard A., Cecilia M. and Sister Anna Elizabeth Doherty and Muriel L. Lewis.
Born October 4, 1915, in North Abington, son of the late Michael “Frank” Doherty and Mary “Mae” (LaBrache), he spent more than half his life as an Abington resident before moving to the 9-acre farm in Plympton where he spent his last 35 years.
Mr. Doherty, a retired crew chief for the Allen Wheeler Company in southern Massachusetts, a subcontractor for Brockton Gas Company, laid and repaired gas pipes. He was also employed by the National Wool Co., in Boston for 20 years. He was one of a few people in the country who graded wool fleeces for ranchers before selling their spring shearing into the open market. His work required considerable travel from spring until late summer and sometimes required him to live in old-fashioned bunkhouses and to eat out of chuckwagons, when he was grading wool at the shearing pins on the open range. His wife and son would accompany him on many of these trips.
During World War II, he was drafted as a special police officer for the city of Boston and spent many weekends guarding warehouses in the D Street area of South Boston.
When he was 62, he retired to his nine-acre farm in Plympton, where he became well known for his Route 58 farm stand and the fresh vegetables sold there.
When the growing season ended and cold weather set in, he headed into the woods and gathered greens, which he made into holiday wreaths, sprays and garland.
He would often brag about planting 500 to 750 tomato plants on a good year while making 300 to 500 wreaths for Christmas.
Mr. Doherty was a member and supporter of the Plympton First Congregational Church.
Upon the request of the family there are no visiting hours. The Rev. Mary Donnellan will conduct a memorial service at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 12th, at the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 58), Plympton Center.
Elsie E. (Jones) Boardman
March 21, 2003
Elsie E. (Jones) Boardman, March 21, 2003, age 102, of Little Compton, Rhode Island and Rowley, Massachusetts. Wife of the late Henry Boardman and cousin of Richard A. Crellin of Little Compton, Rhode Island. Elsie passed away at the Alzheimer's Home Center in Jamaica Plain following a lengthy illness. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Abington at the family's convenience at a later date.
Andrea J. (Heussi) Cotter
March 04, 2003
Andrea J. Cotter, March 4, 2003, age 48, of Abington, formerly of Stoughton. Devoted wife of John Cotter of Abington; Loving mother of Jessica and Brandon Cotter of Abington. Daughter of Rudy Heussi and the late Ann (Carangelo); Sister of Therese Dodd of Florida and Jeanine Michaels of Colorado; Daughter-in-law to James and Margaret Cotter of Canton; Also survived by one grandchild, Andrew Cotter of Abington and many nieces and nephews.
Andrea J. Cotter, 48, passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Quincy; she graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in Pembroke, Class of 1972.
Mrs. Cotter was a housewife, devoted wife and mother. She also was a coordinator for the establishment of the Beaver Brook Play Ground in Abington. She attended Calvary Chapel in Rockland.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School) ABINGTON on Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 A.M. Brother-in law, Pastor C. Brian Michaels, will officiate the funeral service. Cremation will follow.
Friends wishing, remembrances in Andrea’s name may be made to the: American Cancer Society, In Memory of Andrea Cotter, 1115 W. Chestnut Street Brockton, MA 02301-7501.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Michael Johnson
March 08, 2003
Michael Johnson, March 8, 2003, age 60, lifelong resident of Abington. Son of Stanley Johnson and the late Alice (Griffin) Nash and late stepfather Russell Nash. Also survived by two aunts and many cousins.
Michael Johnson, 60, passed away suddenly at his home. Born in Brockton; he was raised by his stepfather Russell Nash and the late Alice (Griffin) Nash. He was a graduate of Abington High School. Mr. Johnson was a maintenance worker and a mechanic for numerous businesses over the last forty years. He enjoyed fishing and race cars.
There is no visitation upon the request of the family. Cremation will follow.
Adolph Balevicz
March 16, 2003
Adolph M. Balevicz, March 16, 2003, age 91, resident of Abington the past 65 years, formerly of Brockton. Husband of the late Helen B. (Dzikiewicz) Balevicz. Brother-in-law of Charles R. Tautkus of Abington. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Adolph M. Balevicz, 91, passed away at the Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Weymouth following a short illness. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he attended the Brockton School System.
Prior to his retirement he worked as a manager for a liquor store in Braintree. He was a member of the North Abington Polish Club and past member of the Whitman Sportsman’s Club.
He was a Navy veteran and served during WW II. This article appeared in the military “FORE AND AFT’ publication - Chief of the Week.
Adolph M. Balevicz, TMC, is our “Chief of the week” for this edition. The chief was born 26 August 1911 in Brockton, Mass. In December ’29, at the age of 18 he enlisted in the Navy and went through three months boot at Newport, Rhode Island. Fresh out of Recruit Training, he was sent to the Battleship Pennsylvania and started his Navy career on the deck force.
Then transferred to the Dobbin, a Destroyer Tender, Adolph was put into the Squadron Flag and finally became coxswain of the Admiral’s Barge. During this tour of duty, the chief saw many days of getting underway aboard a score of destroyers. The year of '36 took him aboard the Cruiser Raleigh, and the “salty seaman” at that time, began working in the sail locker. The Raleigh sailed to Europe during the Spanish Revolution, and helped evacuate all American refugees.
The chief first started striking for TM after he was sent to Philly to help recommission the USS Gilmer (DD-233). On board this four stacker, he participated in neutrality patrols along the east coast. The Bureau then decided to send the Gilmer to the west coast for further duty in Alaska.
After all this time, the chief decided to put in for sub school. He reported to New London, Conn., and out of school reported aboard the USS Harder for duty. This took him to duty in the patrol zone off the coast of Japan. From the Harder, the chief then saw duty on two other subs; the USS Becuna, and the USS Besugo. Adolph made TMC in 1942 while aboard the Harder.
Hoping for some shore duty, the chief’s wish was granted. In December ’45 he was transferred to Brockton, Massachusetts, for recruiting duty. From recruiting duty he went to General Line School in Newport as an instructor. This finished his tour of shore duty and in 1948 he reported to the Boston Navy Yard for duty aboard the USS Beatty (DD-756). This “can” took frequent trips south to Guantanomo Bay and then to Europe.
In May ’49, Chief Balevicz went to the Fargo building for separation. Then after 13 months vacation, he was called back to active duty and sent to Recruit Training Command, Newport. Before he was assigned a company of boots, the Command was closed and moved to Bainbridge, Maryland. So then the Chief was sent to the Provost Marshal Headquarters and worked as Brig Warden. His next duty station was the Underwater Ordnance Station on Gould Island for duty involving the testing and evaluation of all makes of torpedoes.
Then when the Markab finally realized that they needed the supervision of the chief they sent for him, and he reported aboard on 18 December 1952.
The chief will be getting released for the second time this coming August, and will be very glad to live the rest of his days with his wife, Helen. There’s a chance you might see him on the fantail some warm duty night doing a little fishing, for he favors fishing and boating over all sports. Think it’s old age creeping up? (FORE AND AFT Publication - Chief of the Week)
Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street (just off Rte. 58 near North School) ABINGTON on Thursday March 20th at 8: 00 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget’s Church Abington at 9:00 A.M. Interment will take place in the family lot at St. Patrick’s cemetery in Rockland.
Visiting hours are Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Friends wishing, memorial donations may be sent in Adolph’s name to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, In Memory of Adolph Balevicz, 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA 02351.
Edward F. Williams
March 04, 2003
Edward F. Williams, March 4, 2003, age 88, resident of Abington the past four years, formerly of Brockton and Dorchester. Beloved husband of the late Agnes ( Brennan ) Williams. Father of Kevin Williams of Abington, Mary Hardman of Brockton and Stepfather of Jeannette Jozapaitis of Easton. Also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Edward F. Williams, 88, passed away at the Brockton Hospital following a long illness. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, he attended the Melrose Public School System. Mr. Williams was a machinist for Westinghouse in Boston prior to retirement.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School ) ABINGTON on Friday, March 7th at 10:00 A.M. Interment will take place at Mt. Benedict cemetery in Boston.
Friends wishing, memorial remembrances may be made in Edward’s name to the Colony House Residence Council, In Memory of Edward F. Williams, 277 Washington Street, Abington, MA. 02351
Visitation will take place on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Jean MacDonald
February 23, 2003
Jean MacDonald, February 23, 2003, age 79, of Brockton, formerly of Quincy. Beloved wife of Gordon MacDonald of Brockton and loving mother of Walter, Arthur, George and Brenda MacDonald, all of Brockton, and Paul MacDonald of Germany.
Jean MacDonald, 79, passed away at the Braemoor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton following a long illness. She was born in Randolph, Massachusetts. Mrs. MacDonald was a resident of Brockton for the past 50 years. She was a homemaker.
Quealy & Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A private funeral service will be held followed by cremation.
Carl E. Djusberg Jr.
October 17, 2002
Carl E. Djusberg, October 17, 2002, age 71, of Abington, founder of Djust Realty 1966. Husband of E. Marianne (Hakansson) Djusberg for 38 years. Father of two sons: Carl E. Djusberg and wife Hanni and Nils R. Djusberg and wife Suzanne. Four grandchildren, all of Abington, survive him. Also survived by a sister, Ruth E. Hayes of Yarmouth, two nieces, one nephew and several cousins and relatives in Sweden.
Carl E. Djusberg passed away at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Brockton after a brief battle with lung cancer. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Karl Edward and Bertha T. (Nelson) Djusberg. He was brought up and educated in Rhode Island, graduating from Nelson W. Aldrich High School in Lakewood and from where he enlisted in the Air Force. He served active duty in Korea and was the recipient of the United Nations Service medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Service citation, The Korea Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After honorary discharge from the Air Force he re-enlisted in the Marine Reserves and settled in Abington, where his parents had moved. He entered the Real Estate business and owned and operated Djust Realty for 33 years before retiring.
Mr. Djusberg was a life member of the Abington VFW Post 5737, the American Legion Post 112, the Weymouth United Masonic Lodge AF & AM, the Stenkil Lodge # 92 and the Viking Club in Braintree, where he was a past President.
He enjoyed spending time at Cape Cod, golfing and traveling, and went on cruises to Alaska, Norway and the Mediterranean.
Funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School), ABINGTON, on Monday, October 21 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Carol Steinhart will officiate. Interment will take place in the family lot at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Abington. Visiting hours are on Sunday from 4 – 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
Donald R. McCabe
September 18, 2002
Donald R. McCabe, September 18, 2002, age 68, resident of Abington the past 41 years, formerly of Brockton. Beloved husband of Gloria R. (Cloutier) McCabe for 46 years. Father of Donna Fuller of Whitman, James McCabe of Easton, D. Richard McCabe Jr. of Stoughton, Marianne Nelson of Kingston, Rosemary Spink of Abington and Marc McCabe of Florida. Brother of Jennie Rich and Margaret Murphy both of Brockton, Rose Capen of Oregon, Martha Connolly of Florida and the late James McCabe, Geraldine Foley and Marilyn Anderson. Also survived by eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Donald R. McCabe, a former Abington Little League baseball coach, died Wednesday at the Brockton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He worked as a carpenter before retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 33 of Boston.
He was born and raised in Brockton and lived in Abington for the past 41 years.
Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School) ABINGTON, Monday, September 23 at 8 A.M., followed by a funeral service will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church 44 Park Avenue Whitman Monday at 9:00 A.M. Visiting hours are Sunday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. at the funeral home.
Friends wishing, remembrances may be to the Old Colony Hospice, In Memory of Donald R. McCabe, 14 Page Terrace, Stoughton, MA 02072.
Mary C. (Niedzwiecki) Wayne
September 17, 2002
Mary C. (Niedzwiecki) Wayne, September 17, 2002, age 86, a resident of South Weymouth for over 58 years, formerly of Abington. Wife of the late Anthony E. Wayne. Mother of Robert A. and daughter-in-law Judith S. Wayne of No. Kingston, Rhode Island, and the late Nancy Wayne.
Mary C. Wayne, 86, passed away in Rhode Island following a short illness. Born in Abington, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anastasia (Hamkalo) Niedzwiecki. She was a graduate of Abington High School and Boston University.
Mrs. Wayne was a homemaker and a volunteer for the South Shore Association for the Retarded.
Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School, ABINGTON, on Friday, September 20 at 8:00 A.M.., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, (Route 58) Abington at 9:00 A.M. Interment will take place in the family lot at St. Patrick’s cemetery in Rockland. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening from 5 – 8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Anna M. (Dombrowski) Robinson
September 09, 2002
Anna M. (Dombrowski) Robinson, September 9, 2002, age 88, of Brockton, formerly of Abington. Beloved wife of the late William G. Robinson. Mother of Janet C. Fruzzetti of Kingsport, Tennessee and Father William Robinson OFM Conv. Of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sister of Helen Busby of Monroe, Lousiana.
Anna M. Robinson¸ 88, passed away at the St. Joseph Manor Health Care in Brockton following a long illness. Born in Abington, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Stephania (Stankiewicz) Dombrowski. She was a graduate of Abington High School.
Mrs. Robinson was a seamstress for North Folk County Hospital prior to her retirement in Braintree in 1977.
Funeral Mass will be from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Route 58 near North School), ABINGTON, on Friday, September 13 at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget’s Church at 10:30 A.M. Interment will take place in the family lot at St. Patrick’s cemetery in Rockland. Visiting hours Thursday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M.
Dr. Daniel Smith
September 01, 2002
Dr. Daniel J. Smith, September 1, 2002, age 59, a resident of Hanson the past 24 years, formerly of Abington. Husband of Teresa A. (Doyle) Smith of Hanson; father of Katheryne D. Smith of Hanson; brother of Bernard F. Smith of East Bridgewater, James M. Smith and Kathleen A. Walsh both of Abington.
Dr. Daniel J. Smith, 59, passed away suddenly while on vacation in New Hampshire. Born in So. Weymouth, he was the son of the late Bernard A. and Dorothy (Smith) Smith. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School Class of 1961, Bridgewater State and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Class of 1973.
Dr. Daniel Smith had a family practice in Hanson for the past 26 years and was on staff at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed hiking and running.
Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street (just off Rt. 58 near North School), ABINGTON, on Thursday, September 5 at 8:00 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Rockland, at 9:00 A.M. Interment will take place in the family lot at Mt. Vernon cemetery in Abington. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home.
