Obituaries

Robert G. Symes

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. Robert G, Symes, Captain-Weymouth Police Department (Retired), of Marshfield, formerly of Abington and Plymouth, passed away on December 3, 2021 surrounded by his children after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Bob was born in Dorchester, MA on October 1, 1940 to the late Robert M. and Alice M. (Donoghue) Symes.  He was a 1958 graduate of English High...

Gavin Campbell

Dec 1, 2021

Gavin Campbell passed away far too soon at Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 after valiantly fighting for 3 weeks.  

During his brief visit on earth, he enjoyed visits from his siblings and being held close by his parents.  Gavin spent a moment in his parents loving arms but will forever be in their hearts.  

Cherished son...

Eleanor (Hill) Jones

Dec 1, 2021

Eleanor (Hill) Jones, 87, of Weymouth passed away on Wednesday, December 1st at home with her two daughters by her side.

Eleanor was born and raised in New Bedford by her mother, Kathryn Hill. She married her highschool sweetheart, David Jones, while he was still in the service. Unlike many women at that time, Eleanor decided to work outside the...

Burton W. Longenbach

Dec 1, 2021

Burton W. Longenbach, 95, died peacefully in Peabody, MA, on December 1, 2021.

Born in Northampton, PA, Burt graduated with the class of ’43 from Northampton High School.  His college years at Kutztown University were interrupted by serving two years in the Army in India and China during WWII after which he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.  Upon...

Marc L. Decristofaro

Nov 30, 2021

Marc L. DeCristofaro, of Dover, NH, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was 31.

Marc was born in Salem, MA, on August 15, 1990. He was a NASCAR savant, and loved game shows, his favorite being The Price is Right. Marc was a Special Olympics participant. His favorite sports were bowling and swimming, though he...

Leona T. (Handrahan) Doran

Nov 30, 2021

Leona T. (Handrahan) Doran, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was 94.

Born in Pisquid, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on April 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Gillian) Handrahan. She grew up on a farm that overlooked the Pisquid River, one of...

James R. Manalo

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. James R. Manalo, of Weymouth, died November 30, 2021.  

Son of Denise and Jeffrey Macomber of Weymouth and James Manalo of Orlando, Florida. Brother of Marie, Jason, Nicole, Tabatha, Samantha, Sabrina, Becky, and Jeffrey. Also survived by 18 nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday...

Mary C. Elias

Nov 30, 2021

Mary C. (Dattolie) Elias of Middleborough, formerly of East Weymouth, died peacefully at home on November 30, 2021 at the age of 84.

Family was the focus of Mary’s life. She enjoyed creating and teaching ceramics. She also enjoyed Bingo and watching football. Vacations throughout the U.S. and the Dominican Republic created many wonderful memories for Mary and her...

Virginia M. (Divito) Orfao

Nov 29, 2021

On November 29, 2021, Virginia Mary Orfao passed surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Virginia is survived by her husband John Orfao and her children: JoAnn McIntosh of. Hinesville, Georgia, Elizabeth Mele of Hull, Massachusetts, Michael Orfao of Framingham, Massachusetts, Philip Orfao of Manchester, New Hampshire, John Orfao of Lacey, Washington, Janet Riscica of Niskayuna, New...

Frances C. Hannigan

Nov 28, 2021

Hannigan, Frances C. “Francie” (Capozzi) of Weymouth, passed away on November 28, 2021. She was born in Brockton to the late Marjorie and Anthony Capozzi. Francie grew up in Weymouth and attended Weymouth North High School. She later moved to Las Vegas and spent many years working in beverage sales for local businesses in the area. Francie was an avid...

Lourdes M. Arena

Nov 28, 2021

Lauris J. “Joe” Chase

Nov 28, 2021

Lauris Joseph “Joe” Chase, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 83.

Born in Maine, Joe moved with his parents Ben and Irene and his five siblings to Quincy as a teenager where he proudly lived for the remainder of his life. Joe was a three-sport athlete in his time at Quincy High...

Thomas D. Curtin, Jr.

Nov 28, 2021

There is another angel in heaven who knows your name.

Family and friends morn the death of Tom Curtin, 87, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and all-around terrific guy who fought hard, despite his medical challenges, to spend more time with them.  He passed away on November 28. Tom leaves his wife of 62 years, Barbara; his three...

John E. Greene

Nov 28, 2021

Greene, John E. of Hingham (formerly of South Weymouth), passed away November 28, 2021. He was born in Dorchester to the late Robert S. and Helen S. Greene. Following his graduation from Boston College in 1961, he served proudly in the US Army. John worked for many years in system design during the infancy of computers. In later years, he...

Patricia A. Bowers

Nov 27, 2021

Funeral Mass to be Live-streamed Here:

Patricia A. (Morrison) Bowers of Weymouth, died November 27, 2021 at the age of 75.

Patty was a devoted registered nurse for many years. She enjoyed caring for patients while working for Dedham VNA. Family was the center of her life.

Beloved wife of Glenn E. Bowers. Loving mother of Glenn E. Bowers, Jr....

Joseph Agresti

Nov 26, 2021

Joseph Agresti, died suddenly at his home on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was 71 years old.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Evelyn (Sera) Agresti. Joseph was the loving brother of Carmen Agresti of Stoughton and the late Albert Agresti. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand...

Sara Anne (Donlan) Brooks

Nov 26, 2021

Sara’s Funeral Mass will be Live-streamed Here:

Peacefully and surrounded by love, Sara Anne (Donlan) Brooks, 45, of Nantucket, MA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, after a brave four-year journey battling colon cancer. 

Sara was born on July 13, 1976, to Thomas Donlan and Mary Anne (Hartigan) Donlan in Stamford, CT. In 1978 the Donlans moved to...

Jean M. Dickey

Nov 26, 2021

Dickey, Jean M. (Benoit) of Weymouth, died November 26, 2021 with her family by her side. Jean was born in Roslindale to the late Leo and Mary Benoit. She later moved to Dorchester and then became a longtime resident of Weymouth. She worked for many years as a childcare teacher at Kindercare in Weymouth. Jean’s family meant the world to...

Doris A. Hernon

Nov 25, 2021

Hernon, Doris A. of Quincy, died November 25, 2021.  

Doris adored her family and spending time down the Cape with them. She loved swimming at the beach, traveling, photography, playing tennis and later in life, the piano. She worked at Cabot Corp. in the tax department for her whole career. Doris loved her dogs and any dog she met....

Alexander A. Parzych

Nov 25, 2021

Alexander A. Parzych of  Quincy, died November 25, 2021. The beloved husband of 55 years to   Kathryn (Manning) Parzych of Quincy.  Beloved father of Kimberly, Alexander and Daniel Parzych and his wife Lori. Grandfather of Danielle, step grandfather of Rebecca Gray and Nicholas Gray and 4 step great grandchildren. Brother in Law of Rita Manning, Peggy Mullen and her husband...