Obituaries

Mar 10, 2026

Ann C. Wright, 82, born and raised in Dorchester, long time resident of Braintree and most recently of Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026.

Ann was born to James and Ethel Higgins in Boston, MA. She was predeceased by her brothers James and Stephen Higgins. She attended St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester, MA and found a...

Mar 9, 2026

Lynne Marie Gustafson, Age 67 of Hanson, MA, peacefully passed away on March 9th, 2026. Born in Dorchester MA on August 4th, 1958.

Lynne was a graduate of North Quincy Highschool. Lynne was an executive Senior Administrative Assistant at Stop and Shop Headquarters for 30+ years. Lynne took great pride in her Twenty-year marriage to Jeffrey Gustafson. In Lynne’s free time...

Mar 9, 2026

Richard Arthur Callahan, known to all as Dick, was born at home on Hardy Street in South Boston on December 22, 1930, the youngest child of John J. Callahan and Nora (O’Rourke) Callahan and the younger brother of John J. Callahan and Anne M. Callahan, both of whom preceded him in death. Richard lived a long and extraordinary life. He...

Mar 8, 2026

Lombardo, Beverly A. - of Quincy, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2026. She is survived by her niece, nephews, and grandnephew, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life to be held on a date yet to be determined. Please consider a donation to The American...

Mar 8, 2026

Lois Snow passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on March 8, 2026.



Born in Boston in June 1947 to Arthur Litchfield and Mary Geikie Litchfield, Lois grew up in Weymouth and was a proud graduate of Weymouth High School.



Loving mother of Rhonda Lotti of Weymouth, Erica Furtado and her husband, Chris, of Pembroke, and Courtney Rudinoff and her husband,...

Mar 8, 2026

Thomas, Jean M. (Roche) of Hull, 73, died March 8, 2026.

Jean was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean loved her family and was dedicated to her work. She owned Oceanview Realty and worked as a realtor and broker for many years. After going back to school and becoming a registered nurse, Jean worked at Quincy Medical Center and also...

Mar 8, 2026

Retired City of Boston Fire Department District Chief



LeBrun, Jr., David B. of Abington, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026. He was 92 years old.



Born in Boston, he was the son of the late David B. and Constance M. (Cornell) LeBrun.



Those who knew Dave knew that he was a quiet but extremely intelligent man. Everyone who knew...

Mar 8, 2026

Catherine M. Harper of Quincy passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 4, 1944, to the late Joseph and Deborah McGrath, Catherine's life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of family bonds.



Catherine, affectionately known as Cathie to her friends, was a cherished wife to John J. Harper,...

Mar 8, 2026

Federico “Fred” Cafardo of Hanson, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 8, 2026.



Fred was born in Miranda, Italy, on October 27, 1948, to the late Nicola and Adelina (Pizzi) Cafardo. In 1954, his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Hanson, where he was raised and spent much of his life.



Fred had a lifelong...

Mar 8, 2026

Patricia Marie “Patty” Petrus, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2026. She was 84.

Born in Quincy, she was the daughter to the late John Francis and Mary Loretta (DiBona) Haynes.



Patty was a devoted mother and grandmother who always put her family first. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her life, and she loved being...

Mar 7, 2026

Suzanne Richardson Mixter, age 74, passed away suddenly on March 7th, 2026, at her home.

Born in Dover, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of Samuel Jason and Phyllis DeFord Mixter. She graduated from Cedar Crest College (BS) and Northeastern University (MSMLS) and went on to a fulfilling career at Bayer and then Siemens.

Suzie was known for her wonderful laughter and...

Mar 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Prioli on March 7th 2026, from medical issues at the age of 45. Born on July 8th 1980 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Tony's life, although unexpectedly cut short, was a vibrant tapestry of love, laughter, and unyielding dedication to his family, friends and community.



Tony was...

Mar 7, 2026

William Francis “Bill” O'Connor, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was 81.



Born and raised in Roxbury on Alaska Street in Boston, he was the son to the late William and Helen (Murphy) O’Connor.



Bill proudly served in the Air Force as a young man, an experience that meant a great deal to him. While serving, he met his wife, Lynn,...

Mar 7, 2026

Richard A Travers, 91, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 7th at the Southwood Hospice Center in Norwell, MA.

Known to family and friends as “Dick” he was born and raised in the South End of Boston. He was the son of Aderina Zaccardi Hawkes. After graduating from Boston Latin HS, Dick entered into the US Air Force and...

Mar 6, 2026

Nicolaos Athienites, M.D., age 65, of North Easton, died peacefully March 6, 2026 at South Shore Hospital in the comfort of loving family and friends. He was lovingly referred to by his friends, colleagues and patients as Dr. Nick.



He was born in Limassol, Cyprus on September 18, 1960 to his mother, Niki, and his late father, Byron Athienites, where he...

Mar 6, 2026

Geraldine Conidi of Braintree MA, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Boston MA in 1932 and graduated from Jerrimiah Burke High School. She had a long career working in the banking industry at the Edward Everett Federal Savings Bank in Dorchester followed by a second career at Brinks and finally...

Mar 6, 2026

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” (McDonald) Madden, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, and South Weymouth and Quincy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, Rhode Island. She was 72.

Betty was born in Boston on May 27, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Watson) McDonald. She...

Mar 6, 2026

Barbara Jean (Budrick) Thompson, of Weymouth, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. She was 79.

Barbara was born in Quincy on January 24, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Casper Joseph and Edith Alberta (Jones) Budrick. She was raised in West Quincy, then Quincy Center, attended local schools, and graduated from...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Paul “Skip” L. Smith Jr., 78, of Stowe, Vermont, passed away on March 5, 2026.Skip was the beloved son of the late Irene (Mitchell) O’Brien. He was the devoted father of Morgan Smith of Vermont and Joshua Smith of Michigan, and the loving stepfather of Elizabeth Percy and Katharine Percy, both of Vermont. He was the brother of Destiny O’Brien...