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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Bartholomew Folan
Jan 9, 2022
Folan, Bartholomew “Bert” of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away January 9, 2022. Bert was born in Ireland to the late Thomas and Margaret Folan. Bert attended Boston Technical High School before becoming a U.S. Marine veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corp, Bert joined the Green Beret reserves. He was a member of the Laborers Union before becoming a...
Hannah M. Lyne
Jan 9, 2022
Lyne, Hannah Mary (Falvey) of Weymouth, formerly of Hyde Park, Worcester, and County Kerry, Ireland, age 85, passed away with her family by her side on January 9, 2022. Hannah worked for many years as a nurse’s aide for various nursing homes, including the Quincy Nursing Home for more than 35 years. She enjoyed dancing at Concannon’s on Saturday nights,...
Robert “Bob” L. Morris
Jan 9, 2022
Robert (Bob) L Morris of Quincy, MA and Meredith, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was 76 years old.
Bob was born in Boston to Herbert & Helen (Hogland) Morris and raised in Quincy. Bob graduated from North Quincy High School 1963 and enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve where he earned the rank...
Mary H. Crowley
Jan 8, 2022
Crowley, Mary H. (Halloran) of Franklin, died January 8, 2022.
Mary received her Bachelor’s of Art from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She was a long time art and music teacher. Mary met the love of her life while both teaching at Newburyport High School, Mary was also the supervisory teacher and head art teacher for the Town...
Geraldine L. “Gerry” Ryan
Jan 8, 2022
Geraldine L. “Gerry” Ryan of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was 90.
Gerry was born in Presque Isle, ME to William Marr and Marjorie (Doody). She met her husband James while he was serving in the Air Force. They married and moved to Roslindale and then to Hingham where she was a resident for over...
Henry R. Previte
Jan 8, 2022
Henry R. Previte, age 94 formerly of East Boston, passed away on January 8th, 2022. Henry was born in East Boston to the late Frank and Irene (Giusti) Previte. He was was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School, Class of 1944.
Henry was a devoted husband and caregiver to his wife, Rita (Miceli) Previte...
Maryanne Smith
Jan 8, 2022
Maryanne (Lavigne) Smith of Quincy, died January 7, 2022. The beloved wife of 40 years to Paul Smith of Quincy. Loving mother of Stacey MacNeil and her husband Matthew of Weymouth, Scott Smith and his wife Melanie of Quincy, AnneMarie Martino and her husband Gary of Hanover, Matthew Smith of Quincy, Thomas Smith and his wife Kara of Weymouth and...
Rita Mccarthy Fornaro
Jan 8, 2022
Rita McCarthy Fornaro, age 93, of Fuller Village, Milton, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, on January 8, 2022 at home, surrounded by family members.
Born in Boston, MA on February 24, 1928, she was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Annie (Sauer) McCarthy, her husband Paul Harold Fornaro of Quincy, MA and her...
Mary M. “Boo” Ruiter
Jan 7, 2022
Mary M. “Boo” Ruiter, from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, a longtime resident of Quincy Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022.
She was a RN for many years, who had a gift and love for serving others. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by all who loved her. Wife of the late...
John G. “Jerry” Mullen
Jan 7, 2022
John “Jerry” G. Mullen of Quincy, died at his home surrounded by his family on January 7, 2022., he was 66. The beloved husband of 25 years to Susan (Duffy) Mullen of Quincy. Cherished father of Christine M. Ells and her husband Joshua of Whitman, Russell Mullen and his wife Melissa of Hanson, Robert Mullen and his wife Karen of...
Michael L. Peters
Jan 6, 2022
Michael L. Peters, born in Cambridge and a lifelong resident of Hull, passed away on January 6, 2022 in a tragic automobile accident in Hull. He is now at peace after many years of struggling with mental illness and addiction. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his kind heart. He was the loving son of Barbara...
Robert L. Knight Sr.
Jan 6, 2022
Knight, Robert L. of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022. Robert was born in Quincy to the late Viola and Charles Knight. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School, Class of 1954 followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Seamanship and Navigation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Class of 1958. Robert proudly retired as a Commander in the US...
Margaret D. Werra
Jan 6, 2022
Margaret D. (Brown) Werra, of lifelong resident of Weymouth, died unexpectedly at home on January 6, 2022. She was 66.
Peggie was the ultimate caregiver. She spent her whole life helping others. Whether it was her children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, or friends, Peggie put everyone’s needs above her own. She leaves a legacy of personal example and special memories.
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Irene P. Lynch
Jan 6, 2022
Lynch, Irene P. (McCarron) of Weymouth, died peacefully January 6, 2022 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her strength and courage in those trying years.
Irene was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children. She graduated from Hyde Park High in 1968. She enjoyed special times with her sister...
Mary Lou Whalen
Jan 6, 2022
Mary Lou Whalen, of Weymouth, died January 6, 2022.
Born in Boston to the late John J. and Veronica (Tobin) Whalen of Newfoundland.
Mary Lou was raised in South Boston. Briefly residing in Quincy and Holbrook, she was a longtime resident of Weymouth.
She enjoyed doing many crafts in her spare time a few being sewing, needlepoint,...
Linda J. Varroso
Jan 6, 2022
Varroso, Linda J. (Farina) of Weymouth, passed January 6, 2022 after enduring a courageous, tenacious battle with appendiceal cancer.
Linda was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and earned her bachelor’s degree at Lesley University. Linda worked for many years as the director of regulatory and quality affairs in the medical device...
Kathleen “Renie” Coletta
Jan 6, 2022
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Kathleen R. “Renie” (Sinacola) Coletta of Braintree passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 6. She would have celebrated her 84th birthday on January 22.
She was born in Boston to Michael J. Sinacola and Margaret M. (Kellett) Sinacola. Renie, the nickname given to her by...
Louise M. (Prezioso) Bacon
Jan 6, 2022
Louise M. (Prezioso) Bacon, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Quincy. She was 90.
Born in Quincy on January 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Assunta (Ricci) Prezioso. Louise attended local schools and graduated from high school with the Class of 1950. In addition...
Diane C. Mccrackin
Jan 5, 2022
Diane C. McCrackin of Quincy, died January 5, 2022. Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Rosenthal) McCrackin. Sister of Lillian Greene of Quincy and the late Frances Meade. Aunt of Kelly Meade, Tommy Meade, Jamie Meade and Billy Meade. Great aunt of Charlie and Grace Meade.
Diane worked as a registered nurse for the Veterans Administration.
Relatives and...
Josephine “Jodi” Mcguinness
Jan 5, 2022
Funeral: Jodi McGuinness, Wednesday, January 19, 10:30 AM from St. Agatha Parish on Vimeo.
McGuinness, Josephine A. (Mitchell) “Jodi” of Milton, died January 5, 2022.
Jodi adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing cross word puzzles, and was an avid football fan who enjoyed watching the Patriots as well as Jeopardy and Wheel of...