Obituaries

Dec 30, 2025

Dolores Markey Evin of Hingham and Acton, MA (90 years old) passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born October 29,1935 in Dublin, Ireland, Dolores was the daughter of Theresa McGrath and Gerard Markey and one of seven children. She attended Our Lady of Succour Industrial School, Newtownforbes, then emigrated to the United States at...

Mar 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Louis “Jay” Reeg III

Louis Jacob "Jay" Reeg III passed away peacefully in his Scituate home on March 13th, 2026, with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A man who lived life entirely on his own terms, Jay leaves behind a legacy of intellectual curiosity, artistic passion, and steadfast love of...

Mar 14, 2026

Robert J. Baszkiewicz, 77 of Quincy, MA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love on March 14, 2026.

Born September 7th, 1948, in Boston, Bob was the beloved son of the late Nancy (Masciulli) & Edward Baszkiewicz. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years Janice (Stack) Baszkiewicz, daughters Renee O’Toole and her husband Sean of Quincy and Laura...

Mar 11, 2026

Francis J. “Frank” McLaughlin, of Squantum, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on March 11, 2026, after facing cancer with strength, courage, and determination. He was 69.

Born on February 13, 1957, Frank was the beloved son of the late Francis H. McLaughlin and Marion M. (MacDonald) McLaughlin. He spent his early childhood in Dorchester surrounded by a large extended family of...

Jan 26, 2026

Tish was the beloved daughter of Charles M. Ford and Barbara Ann Clancy Ford, and was also lovingly raised by Edith Ford. She grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Weymouth High School in Weymouth. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to further studies at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Boston and later at UMass Boston.

Throughout her career, Tish...

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 11, 2026

Buccheri, Carol A. of Duxbury, died peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family deeply.

Carol and her beloved husband, Richard, shared 68 wonderful years of marriage.

Beloved wife of Richard J. Buccheri of Duxbury. Loving mother of Richard J. Buccheri, Jr. of Quincy, Donna B. Feenan and...

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 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

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

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

Mar 5, 2026

In loving memory of our father, Tu Truong, who passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Xuan Luong for 48 years, a loving father to his three children, Tran, Triet, and Truc, and a proud and doting grandfather to his eight grandchildren: Kaylin, Kaylee, Piper, Parker, Pippa, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire. He will be...

Mar 5, 2026

Mary J. Gibson (Cavanaugh), a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary and William Cavanaugh, and was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary McDonald, who played a central role in her upbringing.

After marrying her beloved husband, the late...

Mar 3, 2026

May Kan Soun (Lew) Zaborski, of Rockland, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2026. She was 89.



May always enjoyed going shopping, going to the casino and taking a beautiful cruise. May loved being around her family and especially her beautiful grandchildren. May loved playing dominos with her family. She will be deeply missed...

Mar 3, 2026

Evanelle Yvonne “Evie” (Kittelson) Gustafson, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was 79.

She was born on July 11, 1946, in St. Peter, Minnesota. The eldest daughter of Clifton Hubert Kittelson of Spring Grove, Minnesota, and Joyce Lucille (Farm) Kittelson of East Chain, Minnesota, she grew up with a quiet strength and a wide...

Mar 2, 2026

Esther H. P. Lee, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 2, 2026, at the age of 80.

Esther's story began in Hong Kong, where she was born on July 8, 1945, and raised as one of seven children in a close-knit, loving family. In 1964, she moved to Boston to...

Mar 2, 2026

Shirley (Walker) Robertson, of Hingham and formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was 89.

She met her beloved husband, Thomas Robertson, after his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. They first met at Nantasket Beach, and fate continued to bring them together.

Married for 43 years, they raised 3 daughters on Green Hill in Hull, where they...