Obituaries

Feb 12, 2026

Thomas Paul Jones, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 9, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Robert and Catherine Jones.

Thomas's life was marked by devotion to his family. He was the loving husband of Maureen Jones of Quincy,...

Feb 11, 2026

Barbara Joyce Glew

July 29, 1940 – February 11, 2026

Barbara Joyce Glew, 85, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on February 11, 2026.

Barbara was known for her loving presence, gentle strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She raised seven children and devoted her life to encouraging and supporting them through every stage of their lives. Her home was a place of...

Feb 11, 2026

Zaniboni, Timothy A. of Quincy, died February 11, 2026.

Born in South Boston, MA on May 7, 1978. Tim was a lifelong athlete and was active his entire life, beginning in South Boston in youth hockey and little league baseball. He graduated from North Quincy High School and was the captain of their baseball, football, and hockey teams and was inducted...

Feb 11, 2026

Joseph M. Conlon, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at South Shore Hospital, at the age of 61.

He was the beloved son of Joseph F. Conlon and of the late Ellen M. Conlon (Kelly), and the loving brother of Michael and his wife Wendy Conlon of Scituate, and Maryellen (Conlon) Gates and...

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Mary Kathleen Shanahan, 74 of Halifax Mass, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, Mimi, sister and friend, Mary will forever be remembered for her strength, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Born August 16, 1951, in Dorchester she was the beloved daughter of Late John “Red” Green...

Feb 10, 2026

Madden, Brian F. of Pembroke, a devoted husband, father, “Papa,” brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. His strength, resilience, and unmistakable sense of humor—often delivered with a perfectly timed dose of sarcasm—remained with him throughout his life and hard-fought battle.

Born and raised in Weymouth, he was the son of...

Feb 9, 2026

Maryann “Mae” Richardson (Kennedy), 75, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2026.

Born and raised in South Boston, Mae was the beloved daughter of the late John and Eleanor Kennedy. South Boston was always close to her heart, and it was there, at just 16 years old, that she met the love of her life, Walter Richardson, at Carson...

Feb 9, 2026

Matthew Michael Finnegan, of Milton, a restaurant manager, died unexpectedly at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was 24.

Matt grew up in Milton where he excelled in sports particularly football and baseball. In baseball circles, he was known for his nickname “Bam Bam” and for being the champion of the annual Milton...

Feb 9, 2026

Norton, Susan L., of Abington, passed away on February 9, 2026, at South Shore Hospital. She was 51 years old.

Born on December 20, 1974, in Quincy to John and Nancy Crowley, Susan spent her formative years in Marshfield, where she developed a deep-rooted love for nature and the simple pleasures of life.

Susan was a proud graduate of Marshfield High School...

Feb 9, 2026

Mary Fitzmaurice, of Hingham,  born January 2, 1935, in Randiyohi, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026.

Mary was the beloved daughter of Miller Derrick and Vera (King) Derrick, and their only child. It was her life's dream to create a big, loving and boisterous family. That dream was fulfilled when she met and married her beloved husband of 50...

Feb 8, 2026

Janet M. (Theodore) Austin of Weymouth, and formerly of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 79 years old.

Janet was born in Boston to the late James and Irene (King) Theodore. Janet was known for her kindness, big heart, and generous spirit. She found real joy in helping and giving...

Feb 8, 2026

Patterson, Neilda J. (Lopes), passed away on February 8, 2026. She was 97 years old.

Born in Boston to Thomas and Josephine (Gurrith) Lopes, Neilda's early years in Dorchester were filled with the comforting aromas and bustling energy of her parents' establishment, Tom's Delicatessen. Her spirit, evident even then, helped shape the warm, community atmosphere that the deli was famed for.

Neilda's...

Feb 8, 2026

Antero Gomes of Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. He was 100 years old.

He was born on January 11th, 1926, in Fogo, Cabo Verde, son of the late Jose Lobo Gomes and Amelia Vaz Mendes.

Antero had many roles while in Cabo Verde, however being an elementary school teacher was his favorite. Many remember Antero as a born...

Feb 7, 2026

The Reverend Dale B. McQueen, 87, of Hingham, MA, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, predeceased by his beloved wife, Geraldine McQueen.

Born to William McQueen and Norma (Schmidt) McQueen on December 11, 1938, in Amherst, OH, Dale attended public schools in Vermilion and Oberlin, OH, graduating in 1956 from Firelands High School in Oberlin.

Dale joined the Army...

Feb 6, 2026

Martha Willson of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 6th at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones.

Born and raised in Hingham, Martha was deeply adored by her parents, Paul and Madelyn Willson. Her father especially encouraged her to participate fully in his projects, instilling in her a sense of pride, teamwork, and purpose that remained throughout her...

Feb 5, 2026

Erin Margaret Leahy, of Rockland, died suddenly in her home, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was 35.

Erin was born in Dorchester on September 10, 1990, and was a cherished daughter of James William and Denise Lorraine (Laun) Leahy of Rockland. She was the wife of Dakota (Herrell) Leahy of Illinois. Erin was the mother of Riley, Damien, Mikie, Mackenzie,...

Feb 4, 2026

Ralph E. Brown of Hingham, a retired Boston Globe technology editor, died February 4, 2026. He was 81.

Mr. Brown was a member of First Parish in Hingham, Unitarian Universalist, and was vice president of the parish from 2010 to 2012. He was a member of the board of directors of the Ballou Channing district of the Unitarian Universalist Association, serving...

Feb 4, 2026

Edward Thomas Donovan of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and Monponsett, passed away and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 4, 2026, at the age of 79. He died peacefully, unafraid, and steadfast in God’s promise.

Ed devoted his life to the service of others. A longtime parishioner of St. Ann (Neponset), he was remembered by many as a tireless volunteer,...

Feb 4, 2026

Denise Sarah Picot, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 68.

Denise was born in Quincy on March 7, 1957, and was the daughter of the late Jordan and Gladys (Mulligan) Picot. She was raised in the Adams Shore neighborhood of Quincy, where she developed the strong...