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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Edward Lerner
Dec 25, 2024
December 23, 1932 – December 25, 2024
Edward Lerner, 92, beloved husband and father, dedicated educator, textbook author and editor, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home in the Linden Ponds retirement community on December 25, 2024, with his wife of 64 years, Joan Bryan Lerner, by his side.
Born in Boston, Ed was the third son of immigrants from tsarist...
John "Jack" Hughes
Dec 24, 2024
John Joseph (Jack) Hughes of Hingham (formerly of Cotuit,) passed away from illness on December 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Cherished husband of Kathleen (Kip) Hughes. Loving father of Christine Elio (Carmen) of Hingham, Carolyn Hughes of Boston and John Hughes, Jr. (JJ) of Conifer, CO. Brother to Maryanne Rizzo of Walpole, the late Elizabeth Lydon of Harwich,...
Sandra L. Ruzzano
Dec 24, 2024
Sandra L. Ruzzano age 79 of South Weymouth, Massachusetts went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She passed unexpectedly of a sudden illness.
Originally from Quincy, she and her husband raised their children in South Weymouth. Sandy was a dedicated wife, and mother, who always put her family and others...
MaryAnn Conners
Dec 24, 2024
MaryAnn Conners (Graham) passed on December 24,2024 after a long illness at home surrounded by family. She was 70.
She was the daughter of the late Helen (Trenholm) and Joseph Graham and sister of the late James Graham of Quincy. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gary Conners two daughters Debra Goodrow husband Jason of Abington and Kimberley...
Donald J. MacQuarrie
Dec 24, 2024
Donald J. “Donnie” MacQuarrie of Milton, died on Dec. 24, 2024 at home surrounded by the family he cherished. He was 90. The beloved husband of 64 years to Marion Marcella (Van Volsen) MacQuarrie. Cherished father of Allen MacQuarrie and his wife Margaret-Ann of Stoughton, Susan Canestaro and her husband Carmen of Wakefield, Douglas MacQuarrie and his wife Agnes of...
John F. Swirbalus
Dec 24, 2024
John F. Swirbalus BPD, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was 80.
He was born in Boston to Josephine (Ambrose) and Joseph Swirbalus and took great pride in being raised in South Boston. He attended South Boston High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts from Boston State College. After serving in the U.S....
Peter W. Flynn
Dec 23, 2024
Peter W. Flynn of Rockland passed away on December 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness, he was 87. Peter was born in Quincy to the late Philip J. and Constance Flynn on June 16, 1937. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Flynn of Boston. He was the beloved husband of over 50 years to the late Barbara A. (Reardon)...
Anne Johnson Kimball
Dec 23, 2024
Anne Johnson Kimball of Hingham passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Anne was born in Binghamton, NY on April 10th, 1935. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Baxter Burley, husbands Harry L. Johnson III, and Peter R. Kimball, and her granddaughter, Hannah Collins McCarthy.
From an early age, Anne displayed a...
Edward P. Rose
Dec 22, 2024
Edward P. Rose, affectionately known as "Eddie," passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 69. A devoted Boston firefighter, Eddie served with integrity and dedication, first on Ladder 21 in East Boston for ten years and later on Ladder 15 in Boston on Boylston Street where he retired. His commitment to fire service was deeply rooted in...
David A. MacDonald
Dec 20, 2024
David A. MacDonald, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, surrounded by love. He was the beloved Husband of the late Maureen MacDonald. Loving father of Kevin MacDonald and his husband Dana of Falmouth, Maureen and her husband Mark Quieto of Weymouth, and Stephen and his wife Nancy MacDonald of Weymouth. Cherished...
Frances R. Tuttle
Dec 20, 2024
Frances R. (Avena) Tuttle, 97, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles (“Buddy”) W. Tuttle, and the daughter of the late Mary (Rosati) Avena of South Boston. She was the eldest of six siblings, and was predeceased by John Avena, Jean Franzoni, Lorraine Marsh, and Sally Cornett, and is...
Patricia A. Dalton
Dec 20, 2024
Patricia A. Dalton, born on January 14, 1947, in Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of the late James E. and Barbara A. Bergin.
Patricia was a devoted sister to Barbara, Linda, Jimmy, and Michael and is fondly remembered as the sister to the late Janet, John, and Paul. She was a loving...
Keith A. Morano
Dec 20, 2024
Keith A. Morano, of Norwell, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 52.
Keith was born in Quincy on November 17, 1972. He was raised in Quincy, attended local schools and graduated from Quincy High School.
Keith dedicated 25 years of his career to the...
Michael A. Walsh
Dec 18, 2024
Michael Walsh, devoted and beloved husband of more than 51 years to Susan (Sullivan) Walsh and proud and dedicated father of Mike Walsh (wife Maggie) of Marshfield; Pam Walsh of Somerville, NJ; and Tom Walsh (wife Darcy) of Windsor, CA passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 77.
Michael was Papa to eight treasured...
Marilyn Goewey Maynard
Dec 17, 2024
Marilyn G. Maynard, age 91, died peacefully December 17, 2024, in Pembroke, MA.
She was born to Washington I. and Cecile B. Goewey in Schenectady, NY in 1933. She grew up in Newburgh, New York with her sister, Marjorie Jane, and brothers William and Arthur. She married William H. Maynard Jr. of Highland, New York in 1954. Bill and Marilyn settled...
Sharon M. Notarangelo
Dec 17, 2024
Sharon M. (Loiacono) Notarangelo of Scituate, died December 17, 2024, she was 57. The beloved wife of 33 years to Paul Notarangelo of Scituate. Cherished mother of John Notarangelo and his fiance Courtney of Norwell and Allison Notarangelo and her fiance Tim of Quincy. Loving daughter of John Loiacono and his longtime companion Nina Fuda of Hingham and her late...
Donald Kane
Dec 16, 2024
Donald Kane, beloved husband of more than 53 years to Joanne Kane and proud father of Stacie Dugan (husband Dorsey) of Quincy; Tim Kane (wife Kelly) of Quincy; and Michael Kane (wife Jennifer) of Warner, NH passed away at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Donald was Papa to nine cherished grandchildren - Grace, Liam,...
Daniel DiBona, Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
DiBona, Daniel, Jr. of Quincy, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024.
Beloved son of the late Daniel and Veronica DiBona, devoted husband to the late Rita DiBona and brother to deceased Gerald DiBona. Daniel was loved by his sister Christine Langille and her family, Kenneth and daughter Nicole, and caring cousins.
Daniel grew up in North Weymouth in a close-knit Polish...
Paul J. Murphy
Dec 14, 2024
Paul Jonathan Murphy of Quincy, passed away on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). He was 50.
Paul was a loving husband to Tara Doherty Murphy, who he enjoyed traveling and listening to live Irish music with. Paul was a proud father to Sarah, Meghan, and Matthew, and told anyone...
Mary Elizabeth (Jubenski) Shurtluff
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Shurtluff (nee Jubenski), aged 92, died December 14, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. A longtime resident of Quincy and Vero Beach, Florida, Mary lived a long and fruitful life devoted to her 8 children and their spouses: Kenneth Jr. and Nerrissa Shurtluff of Quincy; Kathy and Fred Bolm of Vero Beach; Karen Shurtluff of Orlando, Florida; Kristen...