Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Antoinette “Ann” Marie (Calabro) Quain, 97, of Longmeadow, longtime resident of Hingham; died peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Born in Dorchester (Boston) on February 6, 1924, to the late Caroline M. Allodi and Joseph L. Calabro (both born in Sicily), Antoinette grew up in the Merrymount section of Quincy, the second oldest...

Feb 7, 2021

Feb 7, 2021

McDonald, Paul F., a long time resident of Quincy, passed away February 7, 2021. Paul was born and raised in Mission Hill, son of the the late John and Agnes (King) MacDonald. Dear brother of John, Teddy and George McDonald, Eileen (Enie) Fielder, Agnes (Aggie) Doyle, Mary Simon, Marion (Marnie) Kelley.

Paul was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie...

Feb 6, 2021

Helen Lutes, 78, passed away Saturday February 6th, at the Seasons Hospice in Milton.  

She was born in Quincy, MA on December 8th, 1942 to the late Alfred E. Erskine and Helen J. Erskine (Davidson). Helen worked for the state of Massachusetts, for more than 25 years, in the Dept. of Revenue (DOR), Child Support Division where she retired....

Feb 6, 2021

Linda M. (Searle) Fitzgibbon of Middleboro, formerly of Weymouth, died February 6, 2021. The beloved wife of the late William “Don” Fitzgibbon. Cherished mother of:  Deborah Collins and her husband Eugene of Plymouth, Edward M. Fitzgibbon and his wife Theresa of Stoughton, and William D. Fitzgibbon and his wife Heather of Norton.  Sister of:  Marion Webb of NC, Robert Searle...

Feb 6, 2021

Eric Marshall Weiner, of Hull, died peacefully on February 6, 2021 at the age of 62, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston with his loving wife by his side. He had courageously been battling cancer for the past 3 years.

Born in Portland, Maine, on September 1, 1958, he was a son of Selma (Rosenfield) Weiner and the...

Feb 6, 2021

Rando, Peter of Hingham, died February 6, 2021 at 102 years old.

Peter was born in the United States and moved to Italy when he was 2 years old with his family. He moved back on his own when he was 17 and was the owner of Pete’s Barber Shop in Hingham since 1948 and alongside with Steve Spear for...

Feb 5, 2021

Francis “Frank” A. Doyle Jr., retired Boston Fire Department,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2021  after a brief but courageous battle with illness. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Kathy of 39 years, son Frank Doyle and his wife Stacey Lauren , daughter Michelle Callahan and her husband Timothy, and son...

Feb 4, 2021

Philip Walter Maslanka, of Abington, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2021 at the age of 43.

Throughout his life Phil had a natural ability to fill hearts with joy and laughter, leaving indelible marks on so many of those hearts. Phil will be remembered as having his own heart of gold, a mischievous glint in his caring eyes, being...

Feb 4, 2021

You can watch Ronnie’s funeral Mass live streamed on February 12th at 10 AM by visiting one of the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/stmaryhull

or

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristbytheSea

 

Marcella, Ronald F. “Ronnie” of Hull, died February 4, 2021.

Ronnie was a proud United States Marine Veteran who served during Vietnam. He earned Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart. Ronnie...

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas A.”Tony” McNally of North Quincy, died February 4, 2021.

The beloved husband of Mary (McDermott)  McNally of North Quincy. Loving father of Ann McNally and Cara McNally both of North Quincy. Tony is pre-deceased by eight brothers and sisters: the late Maura Gavigan, Seamus McNally, Bridgie McNally, Anna Lynott, Padraig McNally, Peter C. (Chris) McNally, Philomena Monahan, and Evelyn...

Feb 3, 2021

Raymond Stockless of Quincy died peacefully on Wednesday, February 3rd after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 85 years old.

Born August 9th 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Stockless and brother of the late Donald Stockless. He graduated from Dorchester High School in 1953.

He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Feb 3, 2021

Adrian Platteel of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021.

Adrian was born on August 3, 1938 to the late Adrian and Ruth (Milford) Platteel. He served as a Military Police Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1957-1965.  He was co-owner of Garryowen Electric and a master in the trade.  He was a  member of the Braintree Yacht Club,...

Feb 3, 2021

Helen (Mairer) Foniri of Hingham, died peacefully February 3, 2021.  The beloved wife of the late James Dellot and the late Rocco Foniri. Loving mother to her 3 sons, Jim Dellot of Hingham, Tim Dellot of Saline, Michigan, and the late Dennis Dellot of Halifax, and the wonderful women they married, Robin, Vicki, and Julie.  Sister of the late Charles...

Feb 3, 2021

Sweeney, Bruce A. of Boston, formerly of Malden, passed away February 3, 2021.

Bruce was born to the late Edmund and Elinor Sweeney. After graduating from Boston University, he entered the United States Army serving during the Vietnam era. His professional career was spent as an Affirmative Action Compliance Officer with the Federal Government, and he continued his commitment to...

Feb 3, 2021

Donald J. Murphy, 77, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, surrounded by his loving family.  

Devoted son of the late Catherine & John J. Murphy. Survived by Maureen (Molly), his beloved wife of 54 years, children Michael and his wife Aileen of Newton, David and his wife Amy of Quincy, and Jessica Colantonio and her husband Matthew...

Feb 3, 2021

Smith, James “Smitty” of South Boston, died February 3, 2021 at the age of 95.  

James was born in Roxbury and grew up in Dorchester. He was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served his country during WWII.  James was a member of the South Boston VFW and a life member of Veterans of Foreign War. He enjoyed...

Feb 3, 2021

Echelle, Charlotte Deborah (Nord) “Debbie” of Quincy, died February 3, 2021.

Debbie adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She retired from the City of Quincy as a bus monitor for children with special needs. She loved going on car rides to the ocean and being at the beach, whether it be Nantasket or down the Cape, and riding on the ...

Feb 2, 2021

Esguerra, Rosalina G. (Gozo) “Lina” of Quincy, died February 2, 2021. Lina was born in the Philippines before moving to the United States in May of 1972. She worked as a machine operator at Gillette before retiring. She loved to cook, especially Filipino food, play bingo, and garden. She was helpful, very outgoing, caring, and always smiling. She was the...

Feb 2, 2021

 Ellis, Robert L., Sr. of Weymouth, died February 2, 2021. Robert was born in Audrain County, Missouri to the late Arthur and Essie Ellis. He graduated high school and also served honorably in the United States Navy. Robert worked for many years at the Robert C. Lavin Corporation in South Boston as a Sheet Metal Worker. He grew up working...