Obituaries

Erin E. Mclaughlin

Jan 29, 2021

McLaughlin, Erin E. of Weymouth, died January 29, 2021.  

Erin was a lover of animals, especially her cat Whitey.  She cherished all that life gave her and was grateful for all that she had.  Erin enjoyed listening to music, nature and taking walks in the woods.  In her earlier years, Erin was a student ambassador and traveled to Australia...

Robert E. Tracey

Jan 29, 2021

Robert E. Tracey, of North Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was 94 years old and a homeowner on Wilson Avenue in the Montclair neighborhood for 65 years.

Born in Boston on August 14, 1926, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ethel (McDonald) Tracey. He graduated from Mechanical Arts High School in Boston....

Isobel T. Flynn

Jan 29, 2021

Isobel T. (Saponaro) Flynn of Weymouth, died January 29, 2021.

Isobel was active in Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth as a catechism teacher, and greeter. She volunteered at the Weymouth Food Pantry. She loved children and worked as a teacher at the Art Linkletter Preschool. She then earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood and became the director of the...

Jorgjia (Xhavo) Pojani

Jan 29, 2021

Jorgjia (Xhavo) Pojani, of Quincy, formerly of Korce and Tirana, Albania, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Milton Hospital. She was 85.

Born in Korce, Albania on March 6, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Dhimiter and Pavlina (Pocari) Xhavo. Jorgjia came to the United States in 2006 to live with her daughter. She enjoyed...

Wilhelm Patrick Lydon

Jan 29, 2021

Wilhelm Patrick Lydon of Weymouth, originally from Dorchester, died January 29, 2021 at the age of 62.

Pat will be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor. For many years, he worked as a long haul truck driver. He enjoyed dancing, cooking and was an avid Nascar fan.

Son of the late John and Inge Lydon. He...

John P. Linskey

Jan 28, 2021

John P. Linskey, of Hingham, died peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 83.

Born in Boston on August 29, 1937, he was raised in Mattapan and was a son of the late John Francis and Catharine Linskey. John attended local schools and graduated from Hyde Park High School. After high school,...

Elizabeth Ann (Hyde) Mchugh

Jan 27, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (Hyde) McHugh, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 27.  Born on August 6, 1929 she was raised in Nahant, and was a Quincy resident for the last 65 years.  Wife of the late Francis X. McHugh.  Daughter of Frederick and Josephine (Ryan) Hyde, and sister of Frederick, Jr. and Theresa (Hyde) Kane, all deceased.

Referred to as...

Mary Edwards Shaner

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Edwards Shaner, of Hull, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 78.

Born in Asheville, North Carolina on July 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Charles William Edwards, Sr. and Linnell (Farmer) Edwards. Mary graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1960. Mary did her...

Margaret D. “Peggy” Fuller

Jan 27, 2021

Fuller, Margaret D. (Daley) “Peggy” of Hingham, formerly of Ocala, FL. died January 27, 2021. Peggy was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served her country during WWII.  She worked for the New England Telephone Company for many years before her retirement.  After Peggy’s retirement she moved to Florida where she resided in Inverness and Ocala.  More recently, Peggy...

George E. Macneil

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. George E. MacNeil, of South Weymouth, passed away in his home on January 27, 2021. He was 86.

George enjoyed his 42 year career with Boston Edison retiring as an Engineer. A proud veteran, he served his country with the United States Army and was also a  life member and Past Commander of the George R. Bean American Legion...

Mary L. Dentino

Jan 27, 2021

Mary L. (Mele) Dentino, age 96, of Braintree, formerly of Plymouth, Weymouth, and South Boston, on January 27, in the presence of her loving family, went peacefully home to God and into the waiting arms of her husband, Sam and her parents, Orazio and Eleanora. 

Mary will remain forever in the hearts of her children, Linda Muldoon and her...

Beverly Broderick

Jan 26, 2021

Beverly (Mowbray) Broderick, of Weymouth, died January 26, 2021. Beverly enjoyed annual trips to Aruba and enjoyed living in Florida for a short time. Christmas Eve parties on Birchbrow Avenue were always a great time with Beverly being a devoted host. She will be deeply missed. 

Beloved wife of the late Robert Broderick and Phillip Teevan. Devoted mother of...

Jacqueline C. Tansey

Jan 26, 2021

Tansey, Jacqueline C. (Roy) of Woburn, formerly of Naples, FL, died January 26, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  

Jacqueline worked as teacher for many years in both Florida and Springfield, MA.  In her earlier years, Jacqueline volunteered for the Mercy Hospital Guild which held a great place in her heart.  She was a talented home decorator, painter...

Thor Stein Jeffery

Jan 25, 2021

Jeffery, Thor Stein “Ted”, 78, of Quincy, originally of Norway, died on January 25, 2021.

Ted was born in Norway on December 12, 1942 to the late Ingrid Fredriksen (Jeffery) and Harald Karlo Antonsen. He loved taking trips back to visit family and friends. He was a proud member of the United States Navy during Vietnam. Ted worked as a...

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara J. (Moore) Painter of Quincy, died January 25, 2021. The beloved wife of 40 years to Lawrence “Larry” Painter of Quincy. Stepmother of Christopher Painter and his wife Romana of Danvers. Sister of Myrtie Mott of Tallahassee, FL, Nell Holland of Brownwood, TX and John Moore of Starkville, MS. Cherished grandmother to Shane, Kelvin and Alexa, she is also...

Stephen P. Desroche

Jan 24, 2021

Stephen P. DesRoche, of Milton and Quincy, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021.

Stephen was a graduate of Boston Technical High School and Northeastern University.  He was a professional land surveyor, working for several engineering firms in Boston prior to devoting himself full-time to his own business.  He was the owner and operator of Neponset Valley Survey Associates,...

Hans Y. Familia

Jan 24, 2021

Joyce M. Bryant

Jan 22, 2021

Joyce M. (Margro) Bryant, of New York, formerly of Braintee, died January 22, 2021.

Joyce worked as a teachers aide for special education for many years. She enjoyed gardening, animals and spending time with her family. She was a kind and loving woman with a quiet strength. To know Joyce was to love her. She will be deeply missed.  

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Wayne Buscemi

Jan 22, 2021

Wayne Buscemi of Weymouth, a longtime employee at McGinn’s Service Station on Newport Ave and Furnace Brook Parkway in Quincy,  died January 22, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Wayne was a highly decorated United States Marine Corp veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was very proud of his military career. He enjoyed playing his guitar but...

John F. Spillane Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Spillane, John F., Sr. of Quincy, died January 21, 2021.  

John adored his family, especially his wife and children. He was a devoted family man and was happiest sitting around sharing stories and laughs together. His wife Joan was the love of his life and his lighthouse, guiding each other through life. He was a proud United States Veteran...