Obituaries

Virginia A. “Gini” Melvin

May 23, 2021

MELVIN, Virginia A. “Gini” (Ward); of Rockland, formerly of So. Weymouth and Mission Hill, May 23, 2021. Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted wife of the late Paul R. Melvin, and beloved mother to sons Paul Melvin II & Kimberly Rader of Norwell; Michael Melvin & Lauren Hardiman of So. Weymouth; and daughter Jennifer Melvin & Sean...

Signe T. Roberts

May 22, 2021

In Loving Memory of Signe T. Roberts

September 9, 1929-May 22, 2021

Signe T Roberts, formerly of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 at Rose Court in Hingham, Massachusetts. Devoted wife of the late Russell Roberts and cherished Aunt of Gail Reed, Lynn Nicholas, Lisa Roderick, Lora Goldman, Carl Anderson, Janie Canepa, Gregory Anderson and stepdaughter Gaylord Burr....

Jon Michael Gilman Naughton

May 22, 2021

Jon Michael Gilman Naughton, of Hull, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed on Saturday, May 22, 2021, peacefully at home after a multi-year battle with illness. He was 76.

Born in Milton on September 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Roger and Edna (McLaughlin). Husband and love of Donna Jean (Haggerty) for 48 years. Brother of the late...

Gregory R. Papaleoni

May 22, 2021

Gregory Papaleoni passed away after a short illness May 22, 2021. He was born in Syracuse, New York to the late Raymond Papaleoni and Nancy Brown Papaleoni. Greg grew up in Syracuse and graduated in 1994 from Westhill High School where he was senior class president.  He went on to graduate in 1998 from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York,...

Robert J. Jansen, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Jansen, Robert J., Jr. “Bobby” of Quincy, was taken from us suddenly on May 22, 2021. Bobby was a happy, caring man who could be seen walking the streets of Quincy, his lifetime home.

Bobby had a passion for all sports, particularly the Boston Bruins and Red Sox. He loved attending games and would sometimes take the train to Providence...

Delia D. (Cantelli) Mcdonald

May 21, 2021

Delia D. (Cantelli) McDonald, of New Paltz, New York and formerly of North Quincy, died peacefully on May 21, 2021 at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck, New York. She was 95.

Born in Quincy on September 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Camilli) Cantelli. Delia attended local schools and graduated high school with the...

Pearl M. (Mcgauley) Barresi

May 21, 2021

Pearl M. (McGauley) Barresi, of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was 90.

Born in Chelsea on July 15, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl (Demings) McGauley. Pearl attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1948.

Pearl was a loving...

Lawrence W. Kenney

May 19, 2021

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Lawrence W. Kenney, of Holbrook and formerly of Quincy and Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He was 94.

Born in Dorchester on August 31, 1926, he...

Grace A. Wiencko

May 17, 2021

Wiencko, Grace A. (Rood) of Weymouth, sadly passed away due to a long and valiant battle with ALS on May 17, 2021. She was born in Boston to the late William and Florence Rood. Grace spent her childhood years growing up in Hawaii and Florida. Her father was a Naval Officer stationed at these locations.

After spending her early adult...

Janet L. Starsiak

May 17, 2021

Janet L. (Bedugnis) Starsiak of Quincy passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 71.  Born to Benjamin and Mary Bedugnis of Roslindale. Wife, and better half, of Richard Starsiak,  her husband of 49 years. Dedicated and loving mother to Scott Starsiak of Weymouth, MA,  Jennifer Aufiero and her husband Matthew of Ellicott City, MD, and Rich Starsiak...

Laurie Belanger Pecce

May 17, 2021

Laurie Belanger Pecce, lifelong resident of Weymouth, died suddenly May 17, 2021 at the age of 55, surrounded by her loving family.

Laurie lived her life for her children, and was dedicated to helping children with special needs and the elderly through her work in physical therapy. A perfect day with Laurie was spent walking her beloved dog Dunkin, lounging...

James H. “Sparky” Fairclough, Iv

May 16, 2021

James H. Fairclough, IV of Hull passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was 72.

Known to most as “Sparky,” he was the eldest son of James H. Fairclough III and Miriam Driscoll Fairclough. Sparky attended Newman Prep in Boston and graduated from Scituate High School Class of 1966 where he played baseball and hockey. He also enjoyed...

Hugh M. Doherty

May 15, 2021

Doherty, Hugh M. “Hughie” of Quincy, died May 15, 2021.  

Hughie was married to his wife Anne for 51 years and they loved spending time on their boat. Hughie got his start fishing off of Gunrock with his uncles when he was young, went deep sea fishing with the Yankee Fleet, observing his friends set lobster traps, and just...

Thomas “Tom” G. Casey

May 14, 2021

Thomas “Tom” George Casey of Quincy, Massachusetts, loving husband, devoted father, and doting “grandpa” died peacefully on May 14, 2021 at Marina Bay Nursing Home.

Left to honor and treasure his legacy are his wife Judith “Judy” of 60 years, and their three children: Marie McKinnon of Quincy, Carla White and husband John of Nashville, TN, and Thomas Casey and...

Zen Hajrizaj

May 14, 2021

Zen Hajrizaj, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Quincy surrounded by family on May 14, 2021. Zen leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 46 years, Aferdita, his three children Teuta, her husband Mak Beqaj of...

Pasquale Truglia Jr.

May 13, 2021

Pasquale Truglia passed away on May 13, 2021 at the age of 88.

Patsy, as many knew him, left this world as he lived it – laughing, battling, and finding joy wherever it be. His death came after a long full life. Born in Palermiti, Italy; he survived war-torn Italy during WWII. Pasquale then crossed the Atlantic as a teen...

Bernadine Terese Lomanno

May 13, 2021

Bernadine “Dina” Terese Lomanno (Cicerone) went to God on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

A lifelong Quincy resident, Mrs. Lomanno was a graduate of Quincy High School.

She was predeceased by the love of her life, Dominic Lomanno, married for over 50 years, who passed away in December 2000. Daughter of the late Domenic and Nancy Cicerone. Sister of the late...

Florence E. “Flo” Caletti

May 12, 2021

Florence E. “Flo” Caletti, of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury and Braintree, passed away May 12, 2021.

Flo was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, Class of 1943. After graduating from business school, she worked for many years as an executive secretary for Commercial Union Insurance and Baird Atomic. Flo loved to travel, dine out, visit the theater in Boston,...

Donald W. James, Sr.

May 12, 2021

Donald W. James Sr., of Hingham, the founder of Eastern Scientific Company, died peacefully in the company of his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy and their six children on May 12, 2021. He was 87.

Born in Brockton and raised in Braintree by his parents, Frank and Eva James, Don was a gifted athlete whose talents in basketball and...

Rosemary K. Thibodeau

May 11, 2021

Thibodeau, Rosemary K. (Knoll) of North Weymouth, passed away on May 11, 2021, after a brief illness.

Rosemary lived her entire life in North Weymouth and adored her home by the beach.  She spent a happy childhood summering on the outer Boston Harbor Islands, and she treasured memories of her time as a band member at Weymouth North High School. ...