Obituaries

Robert F. Finnigan

Jul 1, 2021

Robert F. “Bob” Finnigan age 64 of Mt. Juliet TN, formerly of Northbridge and Dorchester Ma, passed away on July 1st after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born in Savin Hill and graduated from Don Bosco Technical HS later earning his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Bob worked at Northrop Precision Products Division in Norwood...

Diana Louise (Iannessa) Patuto

Jul 1, 2021

Diana Louise (Iannessa) Patuto of Hull, passed away on July 1, 2021.  She was 89.

She had a passion for singing. In her younger days, she enjoyed singing in minstrel shows. In her later years she sang with the Belles and Bows at a variety of events. She enjoyed traveling especially her trips to Europe. Diana always enjoyed collecting valuables,...

Jean (Arsenault) Benedetto Hedvig

Jul 1, 2021

Jean Benedetto Hedvig (Arsenault), of Quincy, formerly of Malden, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was 81. 

Born in Chelsea on December 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Josephine (Wojciechowski) Arsenault. Jean attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1957. 

Jean had...

Aileen T. Stanton

Jun 30, 2021

Aileen T. Stanton of Hanover, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 30.  She was 92.

She was born in Boston to John J. Murphy and Anne (Tobin).

Aileen was a Manager at Kemper Insurance and later became a Policy Systems Manager with Arbella Insurance.  In her spare time she belonged to a bowling league,...

Norman C. “Bud” Ellis

Jun 30, 2021

Norman C. “Bud” Ellis of Squantum, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  He was 92.

Bud was born in his family home in Squantum to Myron and Mabel (Cragg) Ellis.  After graduating High School, he became a salesman for the Westerbeke Corporation and travelled the world. He was in the Navy Reserves, and became a member of the Squantum...

Macdouglas John Deegan

Jun 29, 2021

MacDouglas John Deegan, 23, of Squantum, MA, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2021. Mac was born on December 5, 1997 and grew up playing many sports; hockey, soccer, surfing and he excelled in wrestling and rugby in particular. Mac won many awards and championships for both rugby and wrestling. From a young age, Mac had an ability to accomplish anything...

David Allen

Jun 29, 2021

David Allen¸ of Braintree, formerly of Norwell, 80 years old, passed away on 29 June2021. 

Beloved husband of Alfreda “Freda” (Doherty).  

David was the son of the late Ralph and Mary (Walsh) Allen of Braintree, Massachusetts.    

Brother of Patricia Venti of Woodbridge, Virginia, Susan Bartick of Westbrook, Connecticut, Nancy Morningstar and her husband, John, of Easton, Massachusetts,...

Randall H. “Randy” Hard

Jun 29, 2021

Hard, Randall H. “Randy” of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree, died June 29, 2021. 

Randy’s life revolved around his family but his other passion was his work.  Randy took over the family business, Modern Art Sign Company, from his Dad in 1985.  The business was founded in 1948 and has served thousands of customers on the South Shore.  He attended...

Claire M. Koski

Jun 28, 2021

Claire M. (Jacobson) Koski, of Weymouth, formerly of South Yarmouth and Quincy, died June 28, 2021.

Claire was a kind and loving woman, who was strong in faith and happiest when surrounded by her family. She was an avid New England sports fan. She also enjoyed singing and being by the ocean. She will be deeply missed.  

Beloved wife...

Brian Cleary

Jun 27, 2021

Cleary, Brian of Lynn, passed away June 27, 2021.

Brian grew up in Newton and Hartford, later moving to Peabody and Lynnfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a property casualty insurance broker for 30 years, with the Boston firms of Marsh McLennan, Collier Cobb, and Corroon & Black. In 1998 he transitioned to property management, maintaining a building...

Donald P. Matthews

Jun 27, 2021

Matthews, Donald P. of Braintree, formerly of Hull passed away after a long illness June 27, 2021. Donald grew up in Dorchester. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Bentley College and became a Mortgage Broker. Donald worked for 15 years at FFG Mortgage and Union Warren Bank. He was also an active member of The Quincy Rotary Club. Donald enjoyed...

Helen Pauline Holiman

Jun 26, 2021

Holiman, Helen Pauline (Reviere) of Hingham, died June 26, 2021.  

Pauline was deeply devoted to her family and friends. She loved traveling with her husband Norman, especially to Hawaii where she would go on a submarine every time they were there. She enjoyed reading and listening to books on tape, loved the beach, and was a great cook. Pauline...

Dale M. Hayes

Jun 25, 2021

Dale Marshall Hayes, 48, of North Weymouth, died June 25, 2021.

Dale was a proud and respected veteran with a military career serving the United States for over 25 years combined in the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, the Army, the Air Force as a Master Sergeant and the Air National Guard, with numerous awards and promotions in each...

Thomas F. Sweeney

Jun 25, 2021

Thomas F. Sweeney, of Weymouth, died June 25, 2021. He was 67.

Tom had a loving community of staff and friends at Road to Responsibility, where he served on the human rights committee, and looked forward to workshops with South Shore Arc. He enjoyed swimming, dining out with family and watching New England sports. He will be deeply missed. 

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Shirlene Stewart

Jun 25, 2021

Shirlene (Carver) Stewart of Billerica, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2021.  Wife of the late Bruce Stewart . Mother of Pamela Kuzia and her partner Robert Shields of Weymouth, Dru Gillespie and her husband Michael of Methuen, Mark Kuzia of Dorchester and the late Brenda Kuzia. Sister of  Sandy Jones and Rodney Carver both of Eden, Utah and the late...

Diane L. Burns

Jun 24, 2021

Diane L. Burns, of Weymouth, passed away after a short illness on June 24, 2021.

Diane was a lifelong resident of Weymouth and attended Weymouth North High School. A passion of Diane’s was gardening and being outdoors. She was very creative and artistic. Diane loved to create beautiful crafts, attend craft fairs and spoil her nieces and nephews. 

Beloved...

Tammy Marie Bunnell

Jun 24, 2021

Tammy Marie Bunnell, 48 of Wareham and formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 24, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Tammy was the cherished daughter of George and Donna (Trottier) Bunnell of Wareham. Loving sister of David McEwen and his companion Karen Batting of New Hampshire, Laurie Chaskes of Abington, Karlee Goffrier and...

Peter Carl Lind

Jun 23, 2021

Peter Carl Lind, lifelong Quincy resident, passed away on June 22 after a stroke caused by Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA).  He had a lifelong passion for boating and was a member of the Town River Yacht Club and Quincy Yacht Club.  He was a retired teacher from the Quincy Public School system where he taught woodworking for decades.  After retiring...

Sheila A. Mclaughlin

Jun 23, 2021

Sheila Audrey McLaughlin of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23.  She was 86.

Sheila was born in Newport, RI to the late John Gray and Gertrude (Murray).  Sheila was a longtime resident of Hingham and also The Pinehills in Plymouth.  While her family was young Sheila worked in the Hingham schools.  She later went on to obtain her...

Dorothy E. Curran

Jun 22, 2021

Curran, Dorothy E. (Riordan) of Quincy, died June 22, 2021. Dorothy was devoted to her faith and loved her family. She grew up in Quincy and was employed at Boston Gear. She enjoyed travel, entertainment, and loved animals. She was a fun loving and positive woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Beloved wife of the...