Obituaries

Jan 11, 2026

Karen M. (Conley) Villa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 11, 2026.

Karen was raised in North Quincy and graduated from North Quincy High School in 1975. She attended Aquinas Jr. College and worked at Gillette in South Boston, which she left to raise her children, Cayla and Stephen — her pride and joy. Karen later returned to...

Dec 22, 2025

J. Clark Grew II, the tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio and 52nd commander of the USS Constitution, died in his home in Boston on December 22, 2025. He was comfortable and surrounded by his family and many friends, who he continued to make laugh right up to the end.

Clark was born on December 20, 1939, in New...

Dec 11, 2025

John Chown, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 11th, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

In his professional life, John worked at the Veterans Administration. He selflessly and tenaciously devoted himself to facilitate the reintegration of veterans and their families into society after the ravages of war: addiction, PTSD, poverty and family disintegration. He...

Jan 22, 2026

John Murray Brandt of Hingham, Massachusetts, formerly of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Irondequoit, New York, was born on March 18, 1938, to parents John Frederick Brandt and Kathryn Elizabeth Brandt of New York. He passed away peacefully, and in the company of family, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 87.

John graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1955, earned his...

Jan 10, 2026

Alice T. (McDonough) Medico, of Weymouth, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital, Weymouth. She was 65.

Alice was born in Boston on September 18, 1960, and was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Lydon) McDonough.

Alice was raised in South Boston, where she developed the quiet strength, dry wit,...

Jan 21, 2026

Mary “Terry” (Comer) Pecevich, of Quincy, was lovingly called home by God on January 21, 2026, at the age of 95. In accordance with God’s Greater Plan, her earthly journey came to a peaceful close in her home, surrounded by the love of her family, as she was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Walter. Just as she trusted...

Jan 26, 2026

Gardner, William K. of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, passed away on January 26, 2026. Bill was born in Quincy to the late Mary and Kenneth Gardner. Bill and his late wife Jackie raised their family in Quincy. Most recently, Bill was a retired Quincy firefighter for 20 years, previously working as a postman for the Quincy Post Office. As a...

Jan 25, 2026

Barbara A. Morrissey (m. Gettens), died peacefully on January 25, 2026. Barbara was born on February 25, 1933 in Leominster, MA, to George and Helen Gettens. She spoke fondly of her years growing up in Leominster, where she graduated from Leominster High School in 1950.

On May 5, 1956, Barbara married James F. Morrissey, beginning a 68-year partnership marked by deep...

Jan 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Flynn, Phyllis Ann (Bohan) of Quincy, OFD, died January 28, 2026.

Phyllis adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Quincy. She enjoyed bowling, Tuesday nights with the Card Girls, baking “tollies” cookies, and swimming at the beach. She loved traveling with her husband Edward all over...

Jan 26, 2026

Joanne McCarthy passed away surrounded by the love she cultivated through a life marked by compassion, curiosity, and quiet determination.

Joanne was a devoted traveler whose adventures took her across the globe, always eager to experience new places and cultures. Closer to home, she was an avid Boston Celtics fan for decades, cheering faithfully through every season. She balanced that passion...

Jan 23, 2026

Eileen Gleavy, age 84, of Weymouth, Massachusetts died peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Born in Boston, Eileen was raised in Hyde Park and had lived in Weymouth for 40 years.

Eileen retired after many years of bookkeeping for a local law firm. She was a dedicated parishioner and volunteer throughout her life, beginning with...

Jan 22, 2026

Bryce A. Grefe, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love, comfort, and peace. Bryce was born on August 1, 1949, in Fairmont, Minnesota, and lived a life defined by adventure, intellect, generosity, and deep personal connections.

Bryce proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Jan 26, 2026

Parker, James W. “Jim,” passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026. He was 60 years old.

Born in Weymouth, he was the son of Robert and Carol (Buccilli). Jim was a proud graduate of Weymouth North High School, and his pursuit of excellence led him to Bentley University, where he earned his stripes as a Certified Public Accountant. With an entrepreneurial...

Jan 23, 2026

Roderick Stuart “Rod” “Roddy” Forrester III, of Hanover, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 52.

Rod was born in Weymouth on September 19, 1973. Raised in Weymouth, Rod attended local schools and graduated from Weymouth High School. After graduation, Rod went on to work...

Jan 22, 2026

Robert White, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Born on September 14, 1938, in Boston, MA, he grew up in the South Boston neighborhood, specifically in the Old Colony Projects. His early life was shaped by the enduring values instilled in him by his parents, Patrick and Mary White, both...

Jan 22, 2026

Ronald Joseph Goba, of Hanover, formerly of Wollaston and Hingham, died peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 89.

Ronald was an original in every sense of the word. A teacher by profession and by nature, a poet by devotion, and a deeply passionate, creative, and opinionated soul whose sharp mind never dulled.

Raised...

Jan 21, 2026

Thomas passed away peacefully on January 21st 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a devoted husband, marrying the love of his life, Mary in a union that spanned an extraordinary 63 years, together they built a life filled with shared joys and unwavering commitment. He was the proud father of 3 children, Carollynne, Tom Jr. and Stacey whom...

Jan 21, 2026

Nancy Carroll Hickey passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2026, at the age of 85.

Nancy was born on January 29, 1940, at Quincy City Hospital in Massachusetts, to Richard and Eleanor (Poulos) Carroll. Alongside her siblings, Elaine and Richard Jr., Nancy experienced a challenging childhood, but she often reflected on it later in life with pride and...

Jan 20, 2026

Judy (Louis) Jacobs was born on December 6, 1947. She grew up in Quincy and later made her home in Hanover, where she raised her children and built a life centered on love, family, and devotion with her beloved late husband, Fred Jacobs. She then moved to Bridgewater where she lived near her dear friends Regina and Barry Shangold.Judy attended...