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Eleanor Donovan

Eleanor Donovan

Dec 25, 2025

Eleanor “Ellie” Donovan (Arigo) of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2025.

She was born on August 2, 1955, in Arlington, Massachusetts, where she was raised by the late Albert and Eleanor Arigo.

She was a stay at home mom for many years, a role she treasured deeply. She later returned to work as a...

Johanna M. McCafferty

Johanna M. McCafferty

Dec 25, 2025

Johanna M. (Cheever) McCafferty, (Mom, Nana) of East Weymouth, passed away peacefully to join her husband Paschal McCafferty, the love of her life in heaven on December 25, 2025. She was 87. During her final days she was lovingly cared for by her children and their spouses.

Johanna was one of 11 children, born in Boston to the late Edward and...

Kathy M. Tirrell

Kathy M. Tirrell

Dec 24, 2025

Kathy M. (Boedeker) Tirrell, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died December 24, 2025. 

Kathy’s generous and caring nature led her to a career in healthcare as a home health aide for NVNA. Later, she used her creativity to develop a hand made jewelry business and showcased at various craft fairs in the area. Kathy had a deep love and connection for...

Phyllis A. (Scibeck) Madden

Phyllis A. (Scibeck) Madden

Dec 23, 2025

Phyllis A. (Scibeck) Madden, of Hingham, formerly of North Weymouth, died peacefully surrounded by her children at her Linden Ponds home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 85.

Phyllis was born in Boston on April 19, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothea (Armstrong) Scibeck. She was raised in South Boston, and later Dorchester and Weymouth,...

Carolyn Habelt

Carolyn Habelt

Dec 22, 2025

Carolyn A.(Berchtold) Habelt of Weymouth, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Carol (as she was known by family and friends) was adored for her quick wit, lively personality and caring nature.

Carol was the daughter of the late Warren and Olga (Sartorio) Berchtold, and the beloved wife...

Diane Manning

Diane Manning

Dec 22, 2025

Diane (Eriksen) Manning passed away on December 22, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Diane’s life was defined by strength, sacrifice, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Although she was born in Malden and had early roots in Revere, Diane was, at heart and always, a Beverly girl. She moved to...

J. Clark Grew II

J. Clark Grew II

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...

Murielle M. Letourneau

Murielle M. Letourneau

Dec 21, 2025

Murielle M. Letourneau, formerly of Brockton and Mashpee and most recently of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1939, in Quebec, Canada, to the late Henri Louis and Irene Poulin.

Murielle was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She worked for several years as...

Jane M. (Barry) Gallagher-Carelli

Jane M. (Barry) Gallagher-Carelli

Dec 20, 2025

Jane M. Gallagher-Carelli, of Marshfield, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was 80.

Jane was born in Boston on August 31, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Charles Roger Barry Sr. and Marie (Carey) Barry. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Carelli Jr. Jane was raised in Braintree and attended local schools....

Eleanor E. Stezelecki

Eleanor E. Stezelecki

Dec 19, 2025

Stezelecki, Eleanor E. (Mercurio) of Hull, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was 99 years old.

Eleanor's early desire to bring beauty into the lives of others blossomed into a fulfilling career as a hair stylist, a vocation she took to heart for nearly four decades. Her skillful hands and warm conversation were not just confinements of her salon but...

Doris A. Halpin

Doris A. Halpin

Dec 19, 2025

Doris A.Halpin of Hingham,  died on Dec. 19, 2025. The beloved wife of the late Paul V. Halpin. Loving mother of James Halpin of Marshfield, Catherine McNulty of Marshfield, Maureen Dale of Plymouth, Michelle Rosenthal of Short Hills, NJ and the late Paul V. Halpin, Jr. Sister of the. late Frances Grey, Raymond Delaney, Mary Slavin and Jackie Delaney. Cherished...

Richard T. Longuemare

Richard T. Longuemare

Dec 19, 2025

Richard T. Longuemare, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1939.

Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara (Peckham) Longuemare, and by his brothers Paul Longuemare and Alfred Longuemare. Son of the late Theodore and Violet (Tolmie) Longuemare of Weymouth. 

He is survived by his sisters Natalie McKinnon, Jeannette Marie Killilea, and Lorraine...

Joyce K. Pollara

Joyce K. Pollara

Dec 19, 2025

Joyce K. Pollara (Cox), 89, of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree, Massachusetts passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, December 19, 2025.



A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Joyce will be remembered for her strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to caring for others.



Born on August 7, 1936 in Manchester,NH to John and Dorothy Cox she had 2...

Joanne Goldman

Joanne Goldman

Dec 19, 2025

Joanne Ruth (Kushner) Goldman, of Hull and formerly of Newton, died peacefully surrounded by family on December 19, 2025, a day shy of her 94th birthday. Joanne was born on December 20, 1931 to the late Meyer Kushner and Eva Stone. Joanne and her husband Paul were married on June 20, 1954, after a beautiful love story that started with...

Jeanne Thomay

Jeanne Thomay

Dec 19, 2025

Jeanne Thomay, born on June 26, 1951, in Webster, MA, peacefully departed this life on December 19, 2025, in the heart of Boston. She leaves behind a legacy woven with love, positivity, warmth, and an unwavering spirit that touched the lives of everyone who were fortunate enough to know her.

Jeanne’s childhood in Webster was filled with treasured memories, shaped by...

Frances M. Kearney

Frances M. Kearney

Dec 18, 2025

Frances Marion Kearney, a devoted mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, died in Hingham, Massachusetts on December 18, 2025. She was 99.

Born in Boston on January 21, 1926, the younger daughter of William J. Burke and Catherine E. Buckley, Frances was raised in West Roxbury and graduated in 1943 from Girls’ High School in Boston.

In 1941, the vivacious, brown-eyed, black-haired beauty...

Garrett F. McNamara

Garrett F. McNamara

Dec 18, 2025

Garrett F. McNamara of Quincy passed on December 18, 2025. Loving son to Maryjane (Briggette) McNamara and the late James McNamara (BPD). He is the beloved brother of James (Nancy) of Morrisville, NC, Stephen (Jeanie) of Dorchester and Mathew (Ann), Seana, and Patricia all of Quincy, and James McKinney of Pennsylvania. Cherished uncle to James, Kiara, Alana, Liam and Alexander....

Douglas Allan Brash

Douglas Allan Brash

Dec 18, 2025

Douglas Allan Brash, of Hingham, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday December 18th, 2025.

Allan was born in Everett, Massachusetts, on April 7th 1935. He spent his early years growing up in Newton, before later settling in Hingham. Some of his happiest memories were made during summers in Wellfleet, spent year after year on Nauhaught Bluff Road....

Paul M. Connolly

Paul M. Connolly

Dec 17, 2025

Paul Connolly, of New Hampshire and formerly of South Boston, passed to eternal rest unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 after an ongoing illness. He will be deeply missed by his beloved sidekick Deborah ‘Debbie’ (Smith) Connolly of forty-five years, his sister-in-law Susan (Smith) and her husband Paul Smith, his former wife Linda Connolly and their son Lance Connolly and...

Josephine C. Lombardo

Josephine C. Lombardo

Dec 16, 2025

Josephine C. Lombardo (Tootsie) , a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the age of 91.

Josephine was born and grew up in Cohasset. Later she moved to Hull and lived there until she got married. She met the love of her life John Lombardo while attending public high school. They married...

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