Obituaries

Valerie A. Jackson

Aug 3, 2020

Valerie A. Jackson, 59, of Quincy died at home in Houghs Neck on Monday, Aug 3rd, after a heroic battle against cancer, inspiring many throughout with her forthright humor and strength. Her family, with whom she shared an incredible, loving bond, was with her at the end.

Val graduated Braintree High Class of 79 (Val’s Pal’s) and Quincy College, gaining...

Dorothy M. (Green) Fredey

Aug 3, 2020

Dorothy M. (Green) Fredey, 92, of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth and Dorchester, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Monday, August 3, 2020 in North Haverhill, NH, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Boston on October 2, 1927 and was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Flynn) Green.

After raising her family of six children,...

Gail K. Bellafiore

Aug 2, 2020

Bellafiore, Gail K. (Vigliano) of Weymouth, died August 2, 2020. Gail was born in Quincy to the late Harold and Louise Vigliano. She grew up in Braintree and attended Braintree High School, Class of 1968. Gail was very social and was an avid fan of musical theater and television. She was very active in her community often lending a helping...

Richard “Richy” Hartigan

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Richard Hartigan, “Richy”, of South Weymouth, formerly of Charlestown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 2, 2020.  He was 77.

Richard worked for many years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Inspector. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cribbage, poker, bowling, beating the neighborhood kids at basketball and was an avid Red Sox fan....

Simone T. Praetsch

Aug 2, 2020

Simone T. (Salvas) Praetsch of Weymouth, died August 2, 2020 at the age 90.

Simone was a devoted homemaker and loved spending time with family. She enjoyed vacationing in Maine for 20 years with her late husband. She also enjoyed traveling, reading and listening to music.

She was the wife of the late John E. Praetsch. Loving mother of Judith...

Hilary Grace Macdonald

Aug 1, 2020

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Hilary Grace MacDonald, of Hingham, died peacefully at her Grandmother’s home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was 19.

She was the cherished daughter of Scott...

Jeremy H. Riley

Jul 31, 2020

Riley, Jeremy H. of Quincy, died July 31, 2020.  

Jeremy adored his family, friends, and animals. He was very athletic and was an All State wrestler at North Quincy High School, and also enjoyed boxing and taking regular walks and runs along Wollaston beach with his dog Lenny. Jeremy loved watching Boston sports, especially the Patriots with his dad....

Linda Marie (Jackson) Howley

Jul 31, 2020

Linda Marie Jackson Howley died on Friday, July 31st at Tufts Medical Center after a gracious and courageous battle with complications from Polycystic Kidney Disease. She died two days before her 62nd birthday. Born in Boston, Linda was raised in Braintree and attended Braintree High School and Quincy College. She worked as an insurance agent for many years.

Linda enjoyed...

Marion C. (Connors) Lockhead

Jul 31, 2020

Marion C. (Connors) Lockhead of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2020. She was 81.

Born in South Boston, a daughter of the late Francis and Beatrice Connors, Marion was raised in South Boston and Dorchester before moving to Weymouth. Marion was a graduate of St. Augustine Grammer and High School in South Boston and...

E. Scott Burke

Jul 29, 2020

 

E. Scott Burke, of Weymouth, the beloved husband of Mary Burke (Stratford) died on July 29th, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Scott was born in Boston on July 21st, 1944. Scott was later a graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston College. He then earned his Masters degree at Northeastern University. Scott was a respected middle school English...

Jacqueline A. Fiorentino

Jul 29, 2020

Jacqueline A. (Caeran) Fiorentino of Weymouth, raised in Brighton, died July 29, 2020 at the age of 82.

Jackie loved her work as food service director for Hingham Schools, especially interacting with all the students and the staff. She was a true social butterfly. Bowling, dancing, cooking, playing cards, and butterflies were just a few of her favorite things. She...

James Morris

Jul 29, 2020

James Morris, of Milton, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was 87.

Born in Brideswell, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, on April 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Gurry) Morris and attended local schools. James was raised in Ireland and immigrated to...

John P. “Jack” Gillis, Sr.

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. John P. “Jack” Gillis, Sr. of Quincy, passed away on July 28, 2020.

Born in Boston, a son of the late Walter M. and Louise E. (Sylvester) Gillis, Sr, Jack was a 1976 graduate of Charleston High School. He was proudly employed for the MBTA for 35 years until his retirement. Jack was a sports fanatic most especially following...

Domenic P. Iaria

Jul 27, 2020

Iaria, Domenic P. Dom of Hingham, died July 27, 2020. Domenic was born January 26, 1935 to Antonio Iaria and Giuseppina Iaria (Sorrentino) who immigrated from Calabria, Italy.  He is survived by his loving wife Marguerite “Peggy” Iaria (Cronin), his four children, Antonio Iaria and wife Rebecca, Annmarie Coyle and husband Robert, Joseph Iaria and wife Monica, Angela Iaria, three...

James Frolick

Jul 27, 2020

James “Jim” Carrol Frolick was born 4/29/1941 in Honey Island, Texas to Joseph “Joe” A. and Geneva Frolick, one of three brothers. He was a proud member of the United States Army, gaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, 2nd Grade. He honorably served his country all over the world, including in Vietnam. He lived a life of service and...

C. Rose Charland

Jul 27, 2020

Euphemia Ellen Nichols

Jul 27, 2020

Ellen was a proud United States Navy Veteran.  She was the first woman from Coventry, RI to enlist during WWII.  Ellen completed a two year business program receiving a degree in Business and worked as a talented bookkeeper for many years.  She was a current member of a bowling league at Olindy’s known as the “Lady Bugs”.  Ellen enjoyed playing...

Ellen M. Murphy

Jul 26, 2020

Murphy, Ellen M. “Gig”, 90, long time resident of Crow Point, Hingham, died July 26, 2020.

Gig adored her family. She loved attending all of her grandchildren’s activities and sporting events to cheer them on. Gig was a long time parishioner of St. Paul Church in Hingham. Her faith was a very important part of her life. She had so...

Marjorie F. Jordan

Jul 25, 2020

Marjorie( Wigmore) Niedbala Jordan, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from being 98. Her mind never failed her, but her body finally said, “I’ve had it.”

Marjorie was the oldest child of nine, born to Daniel and Alice (White) Wigmore. All of her sisters and brothers predeceased her except her youngest sister, Connie Wigmore Whitman Gellatley Despite the anguish...

H. Alan Colby

Jul 24, 2020

H. Alan Colby, age 67, of Marshfield succumbed to his injuries on July 24, 2020, after being struck from behind by a car while cycling on Route 3A in Scituate.  

Born and raised in Quincy, he was the beloved son of deceased Anne and Howard Colby.  He is survived by his three siblings: Nancy Shallow, 77, of New Hampshire,...