Obituaries

Joan Marie Swirbalus

Dec 29, 2022

Joan Marie Swirbalus of Quincy, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  She was 82.

She was born in Boston to Alice A. (Flynn) and Edward P. Swirbalus.  In 1951 her family moved from South Boston to North Quincy, where she would call home for the rest of her life.  She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School and then went...

Charles J. Murray

Dec 28, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Murray, 84, of Hingham and Pompano Beach, Florida sadly passed away on December 28, 2022 at the Holy Cross Catholic Hospice Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  He was born in Hyde Park, MA to the late Elizabeth (Gillis) Murray and the late Joseph Murray.  Charlie was the beloved husband of 59 years to Carol A. (Corcoran) Murray.  Devoted...

George J. Burke Jr.

Dec 28, 2022

George was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1932. He moved with his family to Baltimore, Maryland where George completed high school and attended the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He obtained a degree in pharmacy in 1954 and in medicine in 1958. Following medical school, George completed an internship in radiology...

Nicole R. Brosnan

Dec 28, 2022

Nicole Reneise Brosnan of Dorchester, passed away suddenly on December 28th 2022. She was 34 years old.

Beloved daughter of Joan O’Connor of South Easton and Michael Brosnan of TX. She also leaves behind her beloved children; Melanie Hill, Makai Onwokeji and Damien Brosnan. Cherished sister of Rachael Brosnan and Michael Brosnan Jr.  Nicole will also be missed by many...

Richard Patrick “Dick” Flavin

Dec 28, 2022

 

Richard Patrick “Dick” Flavin, 86, of Quincy passed away December 28, 2022. He lived a life celebrated to the fullest. He was an American poet, entertainer and author known as the Poet Laureate of the Boston Red Sox, the team’s public address announcer, a television journalist, political commentator, playwright and newspaper contributor.

Flavin was born on December 7, 1936...

John J. Chisholm

Dec 28, 2022

Chisholm, John J. “Chiz” of Carver, OFD, died December 28, 2022.  

John loved his family, especially his wife Ann Marie who he has known since they were 10 years old. He had a passion for 70’s music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was a proud of his sobriety and worked in maintenance at Boston Medical Center. John was...

Catherine (Jones) Clay

Dec 28, 2022

Catherine (Jones) Clay, age 92, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully at Linden Ponds in Hingham, MA on December 28, 2022.

Born in Buffalo, Cathy was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Frederick Guion Clay, and her parents, Richard Neville Jones and Kate Muriel (Henderson) Jones.

Cathy graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Goucher College...

C. Jay Crowley

Dec 28, 2022

May 1, 1953-December 28, 2022

MA Trial Court Officer (Retired) passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him most.

Beloved son of the late Hon. Henry P. Crowley and Joan (O’Connell) of Brookline. Loving husband and best friend to Mary (Keenan) Crowley (BPD Sgt. Det Retired). Devoted Father to Allison Crowley of Weymouth, Ashley and her husband Jeremy Nichols...

Joanne Aarons

Dec 27, 2022

Joanne Aarons was a long-time resident of Boston, MA. who was born on June 11, 1950, in Wabasso, Florida.  Joanne was one of six children born to the late Ned Smith and Juanita Aarons.   Joanne received her wings and transitioned to be with the Lord with her family and close friends by her  side.  In her youth, Joanne attended Indian...

Kathleen Ann “Cathi” Jeffrey

Dec 27, 2022

Kathleen Ann “Cathi” Jeffrey, of Warwick, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hull, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was 60.

Cathi was born in Weymouth on February 7, 1962, and was a daughter of the late Robert Warren and Mary Ann (McLaughlin) Jeffrey. She was raised in Hull and attended local schools.

Cathi worked for...

Frederick L. Chetwynd

Dec 27, 2022

Frederick L. Chetwynd, of Quincy, formerly of New Jersey, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was 75.

Frederick was born in Boston on March 26, 1947 and was a son of the late Francis B. and Catherine (Day) Chetwynd. He was raised in North Quincy, attended local schools, and graduated from North Quincy High School....

Christiane R. Maguire

Dec 27, 2022

Christiane Rosvita Maguire, age 64, passed away peacefully 27 December 2022 after a long fight with Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved mother to Matthew Keegan Maguire and Danielle Andriana Maguire.  

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, to German immigrants, Chris left at the age of 7 to live with her grandparents in Berlin. After a year, she returned to Canada and...

Margaret M. O’Neil

Dec 26, 2022

Margaret Mary “Peggy “O’Neil was born September 5,1931 and died peacefully on December 26, 2022, surrounded by family and the caring staff at Hancock Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a three year illness. Peggy was the oldest and only girl of the five children born to. Timothy J. O’Neil and Jane “Jennie” (O’Connell) O’Neil, Irish born immigrants. She graduated...

Jessica A. (Hastie) Smith

Dec 26, 2022

Jessica Ashley (Hastie) Smith of North  Weymouth, died suddenly on December 26, 2022 at the age of 38.

Jessica enjoyed, crafts, shopping and spending time with her family.

She was the cherished daughter of Kevin P. Hastie and Shelley Ann (Bobbitt) Hastie of Weymouth. Loving mother of Juliette Ramsey of Somerville. Wife of the late Phillip Smith. Sister of Dianna...

Margarita E. Bellotti

Dec 26, 2022

Devoted mother to 12 children and wife of Francis X. Bellotti for 73 years, Margarita “Maggie” E. (Wang) Bellotti died peacefully at her home in Hingham surrounded by her loved ones, in prayer on December 26, at age 98.  

The matriarch of a large family and devoted supporter of her husband’s decades-long political career, Maggie was the bedrock...

Edward F. Powers

Dec 25, 2022

Edward F. “Ed” Powers, age 91, formerly of Houghs Neck, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning.

Edward was born on March 6, 1931, in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Kathleen Powers. He was elder brother to John “Jackie” Powers. The family resided in East Boston during their children’s early years and would later relocate to Houghs Neck where Edward would...

Elizabeth “Betty” Tempesta

Dec 24, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Tempesta (DiTocco) of Weymouth, became a Christmas Angel on December 24, 2022. She was 86 years old.

Born and raised in Quincy, Betty had worked for Quincy Mutual Insurance for many years. She was an avid gardener and lover of animals. Betty will be remembered for her impeccable style and how she was always dressed to the nines....

Helen L. Feist

Dec 24, 2022

Helen Lorraine Feist of Weymouth, formerly a longtime resident of Hull, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2022, she was 74.

Helen was born in Winthrop, to Helen and William Peacock.  When she was a child, Helen moved with her family to Hull, where she would call home for most of her life.  She graduated from Hull High School...

James J. Carroll

Dec 24, 2022

James J. Carroll, 75 years, of Hanover entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 24th. 

Jim was the loving husband of “the bride” Jean. They met at age 15 and after a long courtship, married, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October. He sadly leaves behind his daughters Denise Catherine Meurch and her husband Ted, of Kingston and...

Theresa “Tessi” Lamarre

Dec 23, 2022

Theresa L. “Tessi” LaMarre of Abington, passed away at home surrounded by her loving sister and brother-in-law; Lee and Tom Damore and her nephew and niece Gavin and Emily Damore, on December 23, 2022. She was 65 years old.

Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Ann “Nancy” LaMarre. Tessi was raised and educated in...