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Roberta A. Saunders
Aug 23, 2022
Saunders, Roberta A. (Nelson) of Boston, died August 23, 2022. She was 74. Roberta was born and raised in Boston to the late Robert and Alice (Riley) Nelson. She attended St. Patrick’s High School Roxbury Class of1965. Upon graduating high school, Roberta attended Northeastern University where she earned a Bachelors of Science and Nursing.
Roberta worked for many years...
Clara D. Cardillo
Aug 23, 2022
Clara Doris (Giordano) Cardillo passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
She was born in Boston to Anna (Latorella) and Arthur Giordano. She was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel for over 40 years. In Clara’s younger years she volunteered her service at the church whenever she was needed.
Clara’s greatest joy came from spending time with...
Jorge Zelaya
Aug 23, 2022
Jorge Zelaya of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 23, 2022.
Jorge was born in Guatemala and came to the United States in 1983. He worked as a Maintenance Director for Beacon Residential Communities for 10 years. He enjoyed traveling with his family on many trips to Disney. He will be fondly remembered by all who...
Pauline Loretta (Brunet) Kovalchik
Aug 23, 2022
Pauline Loretta (Brunet) Kovalchik, 90, of Canton, beloved wife of the late Paul Kovalchik of 64 years, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Pauline was born in Boston, MA on April 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Laura and Joseph Brunet. Pauline was a devoted wife, homemaker, and bookkeeper. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, and traveling. She travelled with...
Madeline J. (Krasko) Carthas
Aug 23, 2022
Madeline J. (Krasko) Carthas, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Harbor House Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hingham. She was 94.
Born in Biddeford, Maine on March 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ursula (Petrauskas) Krasko. Madeline was raised in South Boston, attended local schools, and graduated from South Boston High School....
Carol Coutts
Aug 22, 2022
Carol Coutts a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was 71.
She was born and raised in Quincy to Margaret (McPartlin) and James Kane. After graduating from North Quincy High School, she began working as Health Insurance Specialist in Children’s Hospital. She had a long-distinguished career of over 30 years there. After she...
Francis L. Brennan
Aug 22, 2022
BRENNAN – Francis Leo (Frank) of Hingham died peacefully at Linden Ponds on August 22, 2022. He was 97. He formerly lived in Westwood MA, Denver CO, Wilmington MA and Charlestown MA.
Frank was married for 53 years to his beloved Ruth (Young) Brennan, who died in 2021. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Henry T. Brennan and Mary Jane...
James J. Werra
Aug 21, 2022
James Werra of Weymouth, died at home on August 21, 2022 at the age of 30.
Family was the focus of Jimmy’s life. He was a great son and an amazing brother, who would do anything for his siblings. Jimmy was a talented artist and could draw anything. He also enjoyed all kinds of music, skateboarding, travel, and was...
George “Sonny” Duffney Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Duffney, George “Sonny” Jr., 99, of Weymouth, passed away August 21, 2022. George was born and raised in East Weymouth, to the late George W. Duffney, Sr. and Kathleen (Ryan) Duffney. He attended Weymouth High School’s Sheet Metal Vocational Program, Class of 1940. Upon graduating high school, George became a proud United States Navy World War II veteran, honorably discharged...
Marie A. Doherty
Aug 21, 2022
Marie A. (Haley) Doherty of Hull, died in her home where she spent her 96 years of life, surrounded by her family on August 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Doherty, Sr. Devoted mother of James E. Doherty, Jr., and his wife Carol of Norton and Mary Beth Tulio and her husband Ralph of...
Choi Wan (Yip) Lim
Aug 21, 2022
Choi Wan (Yip) Lim, of Quincy, formerly of Allston, died peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 89.
Born in Canton, China on October 20, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ma Tai Yip and Gin Shee. Choi worked as a seamstress for many years until her retirement in 1995....
Alden W. Strecker, Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Alden W. Strecker Jr., of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was 92.
Born in Boston on January 5, 1930, Alden was the only child of Alden Sr. and Mary (Gould). He was the apple of his mother’s eye. Alden grew up in Quincy and graduated from North Quincy High School in 1948 where...
Thomas J. Bellew
Aug 19, 2022
Thomas James Bellew passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2022. He is resting peacefully with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in whom he had a deep, personal faith.
Tom was the devoted husband to Maggie, whom he loved wholeheartedly; loving father to his 8 children, Nicole (Mike) Lennon, Tommy (Becky) Bellew, Renee McGee, Jimmy (Erin) Bellew, Joey (Carla) Bellew,...
Evelyn J. Norris
Aug 19, 2022
Evelyn J. (Haas) Norris passed away at the age of 90, on August 19, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Weymouth.
Evelyn was born in Weymouth to the late Alfred and Mabel Haas. She worked for many years as a waitress at Eddie’s Diner, Martin’s Bakery, Joe’s Corner Store, and was a caregiver for several years in Brookline where...
Amy J. Callahan
Aug 18, 2022
Amy J. Callahan of Dorchester, passed away August 18, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Amy was a long time resident of Dorchester, previously living in Quincy and New Bedford. She enjoyed camping, going to the beach, spending time at the family cottage in New Hampshire, and anything that brought family and friends together. Her quick wit, contagious humor...
Mary R. Delaney
Aug 18, 2022
Mary R. (Fusco) Delaney of Weymouth, passed away August 18, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Cosmo “Sam” and Adeline (Tantillo) Fusco.
Mary was born and raised in Quincy MA, and lived over the years in Holbrook, Braintree, Fort Myers, FL, Brockton, and Weymouth. She was a graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1946, and worked at...
Marilyn V. Robertson
Aug 18, 2022
Marilyn V. Robertson of North Quincy passed away on August 18, 2022. She was 90 years old.
As a lifelong resident of Norfolk Downs, Marilyn lived in the same house in which she was born. She graduated from North Quincy High School, where she was an avid softball player with offers to play professionally. Instead, she chose a long career...
Claire F. Larocco
Aug 17, 2022
Claire F. (Gaughan) LaRocco, aged 95, passed away August 17, 2022 comfortably in her sleep after a short illness.
Claire was born in Boston on November 7, 1926 to the late John & H. Bernice (Shaw) Gaughan. She graduated from Weymouth High School. Once her children were in school Claire worked for 26 years as a cafeteria worker/manager at the...
Robert E. Joyce
Aug 17, 2022
Robert E. Joyce passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2022.
Robert “Bob” was born on August 16, 1943, in Boston MA.
He was the son of Patrick Joyce and Catherine Riley.
Bob joined the United States Army on June 30, 1966 and he served his country for 5 years. He lived in Quincy for many years, but...
Kenneth W. Caiewski
Aug 15, 2022
Kenneth W. Caiewski of Milton and formerly of Quincy passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2022. He was fifty one years old.
Loving son of William Caiewski and his wife Donna Caiewski of Braintree. Pre-deceased by his mother the late Marilyn Caiewski (Mullaney). Miriam Tiorano the love of his life and long time partner of Milton (OFD). ...