Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Dorothy M. (Griffin) Colgate, longtime resident of Weymouth and West Harwich, died July 24, 2020. She was 98.

Dottie enjoyed baking and knitting. She was happiest while reminiscing with family and friends over a cup of tea. Recently she could be found participating in the daily activities at Fenno House and John Adams Healthcare. Dottie will be remembered for her...

Jul 22, 2020

David G. O’Brien of Hingham, MA, 64 years died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary S.O’Brien for 37 years.  Dearly loved father of David G. O’Brien Jr. and his wife, Jennifer O’Brien of Norwell, MA and their children Troy, Emma and Audrey O’Brien and Eric O‘Brien and his wife...

Jul 22, 2020

James’ Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 11:30 AM.

 

James S. Clary, of Quincy, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was 81.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Watertown and was the son of the late Harold and...

Jul 21, 2020

Ward, Lois J. (Murray) of Shallotte, formerly of Quincy, passed away July 21, 2020.

Lois was an accomplished and caring woman. She graduated from Bridgewater State College Cum Laude, first for her Associates in 1954, and then for her Bachelors of Science in 1978. She later earned the title of CPA.

Lois used her knowledge and kind nature to help...

Jul 21, 2020

Leone, Edith T. “Edie” of Quincy, died July 21, 2020. Edie was born and raised in West Quincy and was a longtime employee at The Armstrong Corporation Braintree. Edie’s priority was always her family and she loved to spend time with them. She enjoyed cooking for her family, watching the Boston Red Sox and playing cards. Edie will be remembered...

Jul 20, 2020

Kathleen O’Malley, of Quincy and formerly of South Boston, died peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Largo, Florida. She was 55.

Born in Boston on May 1, 1965, she was the daughter of the late James O’Malley and Joyce (Vadala) Roberts. Kathleen is also survived by her stepfather James Roberts of Braintree her mother’s husband.

Kathleen was raised and...

Jul 19, 2020

Nancy F. (Keelon) Chamberlin of Quincy, passed away suddenly in a car accident on Sunday July 19, 2020, returning from her summer cottage in North Truro, with her daughter, after celebrating her 88th birthday a few days early.

Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Irene P. (Lydon) Keelon.  Nancy was the beloved wife...

Jul 19, 2020

Hall, Shirley M. (MacKay) 92, of Braintree, died July 19, 2020. Shirley was born in Quincy to the late James and Mary MacKay. She grew up in Quincy and attended Quincy High School. In early years, Shirley worked for New England Telephone Company before raising her 5 sons. She was an amazing mother and grandmother and made sure family was...

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Ellen M. (McGrath) Carlson, of Weymouth, passed away on July 19, 2020.

Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Charles P. McGrath, Ret, BPD and Frances (Swan) McGrath. Ellen worked for many years as a secretary for Patriot Plumbing in Quincy. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching Jeopady and following the New England Patriots. Ellen loved being a mother...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert Leon “Bob” Hoyt, of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Seasons Hospice in Milton. He was 81.

Born in Goffstown, NH on May 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Frances (Hart) Hoyt and attended local schools. After high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served his...

Jul 16, 2020

Jul 15, 2020

 

Ruth M. (Muldoon) Busa, of Braintree, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 15, 2020 at the age of 94. Born in Boston, and resident of Braintree for 65 years she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (McNamara) Muldoon. Ruth was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton. Following graduation, she worked...

Jul 13, 2020

Charles Yardley Chittick Jr. died on July 13th , 2020, his 93rd birthday, in Hingham, Massachusetts, in the presence of his family.  Charles, known as Charlie or Cy, was a lifelong patriot and an active parishioner of the New North Church.

His morals, humility and gentlemanly manner steadied him to navigate nearly a century with poise. Born in Newark, New...

Jul 13, 2020

Margie J. (Rhone) Boyce, of Brockton, died July 13, 2020.

Margie adored her family and spending time together with them. She loved gardening and tending to her yard to make it a sanctuary. She enjoyed traveling, dining out, and shopping. Margie worked for the Newcan Company for 36 years as an inspector and still kept in touch with coworkers she...

Jul 13, 2020

Ann M. Courtney, of Plymouth, MA, and formerly of Dover, MA, passed peacefully with family by her side, on July 13, 2020, after a long illness, at the age of 83.  Ann was born in Boston, to parents Anna Quirk Smiddy and William Smiddy.  Ann was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Matignon High School in Cambridge. Ann attended...

Jul 13, 2020

Drummond, Ann T. (Kilroy) of Weymouth, died July 13, 2020, at the age of 87 surrounded by her family at South Shore Hospital. Ann was born in Claremorris, Co Mayo, Ireland to the late Patrick and Delia Kilroy. Ann moved to the United States in 1956 with her sister. She kept her Irish heritage alive by attending the Irish dances...

Jul 13, 2020

James A. Pontes, of North Quincy, died July 13, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 91.

James served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the US Postal Service in Hyde Park for 30 years, retiring 35 years ago and proudly enjoyed his long retirement. In his early days he was a stand out football...

Jul 12, 2020

Walker, Angela (Zelazo) “Angie” of Quincy, died Sunday July 12, 2020 at BWH/Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.  Born in North Adams, MA, she was 56.

Beloved wife of Anthony W. “Tony” Walker of Quincy.  Loving mother of Michaela J. of CA, Bethany R. of Dorchester, Alicia C. and Nolan A., both of Quincy.  Cherished daughter of Catherine (Perenick) Zelazo...

Jul 12, 2020

June D. (Witt) Saluti, age 90, of Hingham, passed away peacefully July 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Hugo F. Saluti. Dear mother of Daviann Giovannucci and her husband Everett Hurd of Brockton, Robin Gubbins and her husband Jack of Pembroke, the late Robert Giovannucci Jr. and his surviving wife Karen Giovannucci of Bellingham,...

Jul 11, 2020

McNulty, Dennis J. of Quincy, died July 11, 2020.

Dennis was a proud Air Force veteran, serving during Vietnam. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wentworth College in civil engineering. He worked for the City of Quincy as a traffic engineer for many years and before that, worked for Keiser, Stone & Webster and at the Boston Naval Shipyard. Dennis...