Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Jeanne M. (Couillard) Desroches of Plymouth, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020 from a sudden illness.  Daughter of the late Charles E. Couillard Jr. and Vera M. (Foster). Beloved wife of Richard Desroches of Plymouth.  Devoted mother of Dawn McLaughlin and her husband David of Abington, Gene Daly of Quincy, Michelle Gannon of Halifax, and Dennis Desroches and his...

Nov 2, 2020

Francis J. Cheney, age 95, of Hingham, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on November 2, 2020.

Fran is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Florence L. (Bischoff) Cheney, and was the devoted father of six sons; Francis J. Cheney, Jr., of Hull, MA, Robert Cheney of Wareham, MA, Paul Cheney of Hingham, MA, John Cheney of...

Nov 1, 2020

Daley, John F. “Jack” Jr. of Weymouth passed away on November 1, 2020. 

John was born in Boston to the late John and Anna Daley. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from Boston College. John was retired from New England Telephone and also a proud United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2020

Theresa Maureen McLaughlin of Quincy

Go to Paris, buy a bathing suit, wear red lipstick, have dessert, make the phone call.

Live, laugh and most importantly love.

When you were in Theresa’s presence you knew you were a part of something special.  Theresa believed in you, encouraged you, accepted you and loved you without condition.  Her laugh was infectious and...

Oct 31, 2020

Oct 31, 2020

Sceppa, Maria Angela (Varanese) of Quincy, died October 31, 2020. 

Beloved wife of Giovanni Sceppa. Loving mother of Maria Sceppa and Nick Sceppa and his wife Annamaria . Cherished Nonna of Samantha Sceppa.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. John’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. 

Oct 31, 2020

Norma (Pellegrino) Alibrandi of Quincy,  formerly of Hull, died October 31, 2020. The beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Alibrandi. Cherished mother of  Fred Alibrandi and his wife Mary of Weymouth and James Alibrandi and his wife Dorothy of Hull.  Daughter of the late John and Flora(Balduzzi) Pellegrino.  Sister of the late Mary Fazio and Vera Macero. Devoted Grammie...

Oct 30, 2020

Peter M. Shea, of Seminole, Florida and native of Hingham, died peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was 85.

Born on April 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Matthew and Helen (Quinn) Shea. Peter was a devoted husband of 57 years to the late Patricia (Beegan) Shea, who died on April 7, 2020. He was the...

Oct 30, 2020

Barbara C. Carey, OCDS, 64, of Quincy and formerly of Cambridge, MA, died unexpectedly on Friday October 30, 2020 at her home in Quincy. She was born in Cambridge, MA on August 21, 1956 to the late Thomas and Nellie Carey. She resided in Cambridge, most of her life, in the house that her grandfather built.

Barbara attended St. Peter’s...

Oct 30, 2020

8/28/1930 – 10/30/2020

Miriam was born in Boston, MA the youngest of four children.  She and her twin sister Mariam were born just 15 minutes apart   Miriam and her sister trained at Boston City Hospital in the Sisters of Mercy Nursing program.   Miriam served 21 years in the Navy.  During her career she reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  She...

Oct 30, 2020

Mrs. Patricia L. (Dalto) Foley, of Weymouth, died October 30, 2020.

Mother of Daniel Foley of Weymouth, and Scott Foley  and Kelly Murtagh of Bridgewater. Sister of Shirley Williamson of Braintree and the late James Dalto. Gramma of Greg, Ami, Kevin, Seamus, and Sean. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Former wife of the late John W. Foley.

Relatives and...

Oct 30, 2020

Ann grew up in Red Head Cove, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland. Her career as a cook brought her to Pennsylvania in the United States. She moved to Dorchester where she met her husband, a fellow Newfoundlander. They then to moved to Weymouth where she raised her family and lived for 64 years. Ann was a longtime volunteer for the Weymouth...

Oct 30, 2020

Priscilla (Tardiff) Barchey, of Weymouth, died October 30, 2020. Priscilla enjoyed reading, theater, long walks and bowling. She could often be found playing cards with friends or enjoying rides around New England, exploring with Jack. She was blessed with great memories from trips to the Caribbean islands, Atlantic City and New Hampshire. Priscilla owned and operated the Ranch House in...

Oct 29, 2020

Lawrence A. Larry Schell, of Hull, died peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was 91.

Born in Boston on September 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (White) Schell. Larry was president of his company Schell Printing Company in Jamaica Plain. He retired after 30 years of service.

Larry was very devoted to his...

Oct 28, 2020

Oct 28, 2020

Robery, Richard A. of Braintree, died October 28, 2020.

Richard was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam era. He worked for a courier company in transportation for many years. Richard was well known at the tracks for his dedication to his Thoroughbred horses and the art of racing. He enjoyed singing Karaoke...

Oct 27, 2020

Gately, Rosemary, “Rose” (Comeau) of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2020.  She was 71 years old.

In her earlier years, Rosemary worked as a legal secretary for John Hancock and she later went on to manage Quikava Coffee in Weymouth where she knew every customer and their exact coffee order.  However, Rosemary’s...

Oct 27, 2020

O’Brien, Robert P. of Abington, formerly of Quincy, died on October 27, 2020.

Bob grew up in Dorchester and attended Dorchester High School, where he excelled in track and baseball.  He and his wife Nancy moved to Quincy where they raised their family.  He went on to own and operate the Windsor English Muffin Company and later worked for Venus...

Oct 27, 2020

Oct 27, 2020

Francis M. “Frankie” O’Rourke of Plymouth, formerly of Abington, entered eternal rest on October 27, 2020 at age 82. He spent his childhood years in Brookline and Somerville. In later years you could find him at the Charlestown Boys Club where he learned how to swim, bowl and play darts. Frankie worked for many years as a Quality Control Specialist...