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Kenneth Paul Franco
Nov 2, 2024
Kenneth Paul Franco, of Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 75.
Kenny was born in Waltham on September 6, 1949, and was the son of the late Edward A. and Eleanor (DiPanfilo) Franco. He was raised in South Boston and attended local schools. Following high school graduation, Kenny moved to...
Helene (McDonough) Julian
Nov 2, 2024
Helene (McDonough) Julian, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Allerton House Hingham. She was 80.
Helene was born in Boston on January 6, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen (McFadd) McDonough. She was raised in Quincy, attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School.
Helene worked as an...
Ernestine A. Costa
Nov 1, 2024
Mrs. Ernestine A. (Morganelli) Costa, of Braintree, passed away on November 1, 2024. She was 94.
Born in Quincy, a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Nicolai) Morganelli, she lived in Quincy for many years before moving to Braintree.
Ernestine worked for many years for Chatfield, Whitman and Young Insurance Agency and then worked until the age of 70 and retired...
John Michael "Jack" Henry
Nov 1, 2024
John Michael “Jack“ Henry of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home on November 1, 2024. He was 72 years old.
Jack was born in Worcester Massachusetts on August 11, 1952, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Briscoe) Henry. He was raised in Scituate, Massachusetts, attended local schools, and graduated from Scituate High School, where he played football...
Elizabeth F. Bowes
Oct 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth “Liz” Frances Bowes of Quincy, Massachusetts announces her passing on October 31, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Elizabeth (McDonald), & William Flaherty, stepdaughter of Margaret Flaherty. Liz was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend to many. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives...
Carol Dunn
Oct 30, 2024
Carol Dunn, a longtime resident of Milton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.
She was born in Quincy to Marion (McNulty) and John Rudderham and raised in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy. She graduated from Quincy High School and worked in banking for a few years before starting a family. When she was in high school,...
Isabella G. (Russell) Coates
Oct 30, 2024
Isabella G. (Russell) Coates, of Westwood, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Stone Rehabilitation in Newton at the age of 87.
Isabella was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on February 21, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Genevieve (Findlay) Russell. Isabella was raised in New Brunswick and attended local schools....
Carole Jean (Starchak) Guilfoile
Oct 29, 2024
Carole Jean (Starchak) Guilfoile, of Hingham, formerly of Mashpee, Cheshire and Wolcott, Connecticut, died peacefully after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Rose Court at Linden Ponds in Hingham. She was 90.
Carole was born in Ansonia, Connecticut on May 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Carl and Eugenia (Bredice) Starchak. She graduated from Ansonia...
Jackie "Gram" Glavin
Oct 29, 2024
Jackie “Gram” (Heeney) Glavin, of Quincy, passed away in her home on October 29th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family who she adored. She was 89.
Born in Boston, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Brett) Heeney, she had lived in Quincy for many years. Jackie was a woman of profound faith and was a daily communicant at Saint...
Rosemary M. (Mealey) Reinhart
Oct 29, 2024
Rosemary M. (Mealey) Reinhart, of Quincy, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Boston Medical Center. She was 76.
Rosemary was born in Boston on June 24, 1948, and was the daughter of the late George Mealey and Bridget Mealey. She was the sister of the late Gerard Mealey. She was raised in South Boston, attended local schools, and graduated...
June Denafio
Oct 28, 2024
June Denafio (Horsman) 77, born December 10,1946 died October 28,2024 after a courageous battle with pneumonia and heart disease. June was born with cerebral palsy which gave her many limitations that only others could see. She never let it stop her from doing all the things that a mother and a grandmother would do. June was a feisty lady, if...
John F. Nolan
Oct 28, 2024
Nolan, John F. of Dorchester, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was 94.
Born and raised in the heart of Neponset, John's dedication to his hometown was evident in his tireless work to maintain and improve the local roads and infrastructure.
John's commitment to service extended beyond his civilian career as he proudly served in the Army Reserves for 38 years....
Michael P. Cronin
Oct 28, 2024
Michael Patrick Cronin, of Weymouth, a man known for his quick wit and inappropriate comments, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the age of 60.
Michael was the beloved husband of Tracy Cronin (Hathaway) of Weymouth, with whom he shared a life full of laughter and mutual support. Loving father to Raeanna Cronin of Bridgewater, Robert Cronin, and Kyle Cronin,...
Nancy Mehrmann
Oct 28, 2024
Nancy Mehrmann, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 87 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Born on March 5, 1937, in Weymouth, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Hingham, where she cultivated deep roots and lasting memories.
A proud graduate of Mount Ida College, Nancy dedicated many years to her career as...
Adele M. Simmons
Oct 28, 2024
Adele M. Simmons, age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, surrounded by family in North Providence, RI. She was born and raised in Weymouth, MA to Milton “Gramps” Nesson and Edith Levy. She was a loving mother to three and grandmother to six. Adele was a retired Medical/Nursing Assistant at the Allerton House for assisted living in...
Patrick Henry Duffy
Oct 27, 2024
Patrick H. Duffy, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was 85.
He was born in Boston to Mary (Farrell) and Edward Duffy and raised in Roxbury. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 3 years before returning home. He worked as a mechanic for over...
Kimiko Lew
Oct 26, 2024
Kimiko Lew, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 89. Born on July 15, 1935, in Motobu, Okinawa, Kimiko's life was a tapestry of dedication to her family, a testament to her resilience, and an embodiment of the warm spirit that touched everyone she met.
The beloved wife of...
Grace M. Polizzotti
Oct 25, 2024
DEDHAM – It is with profound sadness that the Polizzotti family announces the death of Grace Mary (Sacchetti) Polizzotti, who passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the age of 95. A beloved and gifted elementary school teacher, Grace leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to improving the lives of many generations of students, some of whom...
James B. McGrath
Oct 25, 2024
James B. McGrath (OFD) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester and upstate New York, passed away on October 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. The beloved husband of 36 years to Barbara (Thackeray) McGrath. Son of the late John and Adelene (MacGowan) McGrath. Cherished brother of John McGrath and his wife Maureen of Abington, Thomas McGrath of Abington, Barbara Dever and...
Joseph O'Neill
Oct 25, 2024
Joseph O’Neill of Hyde Park, formerly of South Boston and Dorchester, died October 25, 2024 at the age of 68.
Joe was a hard working housepainter for many years and often listened to music as he worked. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family.
He was the father of James McGlone of Westport and his fiancee Erin Fennelly. Proud "Grampa Joe" to...