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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Lina V. Ehrstein
Feb 17, 2020
Lina Vera (Salmi) Ehrstein, 76, Braintree, MA passed away peaceful in her home on Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Neil A. Salmi and late Elvira (Newhouse) Salmi. Lina was employed at the Corporate Office for Bradlees Stores, Inc. for many years. Lina was the devoted mother of...
Helene Nancy Lenahan
Feb 17, 2020
Lenahan, Helene Nancy Died peacefully on February 17, 2020.
Born March 22, 1933 in Boston, MA to Helen and Bill Dunn, sister of Pauline (Pommie) Finn Lanata. Nancy attended Hyde Park Schools and graduated from Colby Sawyer Junior College in New London, NH. Nancy summered in Scituate where she met and married the love of her life the late Charles...
Patrick P. Pacino
Feb 16, 2020
<FLAG> Pacino, Patrick P. “Gyppo” of Hull, passed away February 16, 2020. Patrick was born in Boston to the late Pasquale and Pauline Pacino. He grew up in Roxbury and attended Brighton High School. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and worked for over 20 years at Bob’s Speed and Auto Parts. Patrick was an avid Patriots fan, liked...
James C. Barkas
Feb 16, 2020
Barkas, James C. “Jamie” of Hingham, died suddenly February 16, 2020.
Jamie adored his family and was the most kind and thoughtful soul you’d ever meet. He played lacrosse in high school and was the fastest kid around. He was very creative and artistic working as a barber for All Star Barber Shop in Dedham. He was a “Jack...
Donald J. Grief
Feb 14, 2020
Donald J. Grief 96, of Hingham, died at his home on Friday February 14, 2020.
Born in the Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Harold G. Grief and Eva L. (Moore). Donald earned a bachelor’s degree in marine science from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College. He was...
Agnes A. (Morris) Powers
Feb 13, 2020
Mrs. Agnes A. (Morris ) Powers, formerly of Quincy and Norwell, died February 13, 2020.
Agnes was well known for her homemade kahlua, meatballs and she always enjoyed knitting especially when she made beautiful blankets for all her family, friends, and charity. She treasured the times spent with her family and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by all those...
Dorothy A. (Hegerich) Clark
Feb 13, 2020
Dorothy A. (Hegerich) Clark, of Quincy and formerly of Mission Hill, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Atrium at Faxon Woods in Quincy. She was 92.
Born in Boston, she was raised in Mission Hill and was the daughter of the late Edward Charles and Ella Stacia (Burns) Hegerich. Dorothy attended local schools and graduated from Mission...
H. John Turley
Feb 13, 2020
H. John Turley, a long time Dorchester resident, died February 13, 2020, he was 83. The beloved husband of the late Carole (Hunt) Turley. Loving father of Karyn Turley-Pedretti of West Bridgewater and the late Donna Haskins. Brother of the late Patricia Miller. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly Haskins of Quincy, Hunter Pedretti of West Bridgewater. Great grandfather of and Isabella...
Eleanor M. (Hayford) Deming Kelly
Feb 13, 2020
Eleanor M. (Hayford) Deming Kelly, of Canton and formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Cornerstone Assisted Living in Canton. She was 93.
Born in Malden, she was raised in Quincy and was the daughter of the late David and Marion (Dwan) Hayford. Eleanor attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School with...
Alvin W. Jobes “Al Jobz”
Feb 12, 2020
Jobes, Alvin W. “Al Jobz,” from Weymouth; Big Band Singer and life long Vocalist/Musician, died February 12, 2020 at the age of 68.
An entertainer to his core, Al devoted his life’s work to singing many types of music, though the most special genres for him were big band standards, traditional hymns, and “anything that would make a crowd get...
Michael J. Albanese
Feb 12, 2020
Albanese, Michael J. of Weymouth, died February 12, 2020.
Father of Michael J. Albanese, Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Quincy. Son of the late William Albanese and Lucy (Serra) Albanese of Boston. Brother of Angela Melchin of Hingham, William Albanese of Halifax, Edith Albanese of South Boston, and the late Elaine Montoya, John Albanese, and Linda Gathers. Uncle of...
Gordon W. Mcconarty
Feb 12, 2020
Gordon W. McConarty, of Norwell, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was 96.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Quincy and was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Levangie) McConarty. A member of the “Greatest Generation”, Gordon enlisted in the United States...
Antonio V. Mortel
Feb 12, 2020
Antonio V. Mortel, 72 of Quincy, died Wednesday February 12, 2020.
Born in Balayan Batangas, Philippines, he was a son of the late Vicente Mortel and Susanna (Villanueva). Antonio was raised and educated in the Philippines, and emigrated to the United States with his family in 1996. He was employed with the Liberty Hotel in Boston for many years. ...
John F. O’Shaughnessy
Feb 11, 2020
John F. “Jack” O’Shaughnessy of Norwell, formerly of North Weymouth, died suddenly on February 11, 2020 at the age of 72.
Jack served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged, began working for the Port Authority in Boston. before beginning his career for the U.S. Department of Labor where he retired as a Director of Apprenticeship...
Francis “Frank” L. Dunn
Feb 11, 2020
Francis “Frank” L. Dunn, a resident of Hingham, and long-time parishioner of Resurrection Church, passed away at The Pat Roche Hospice House, Hingham, on 2/11/2020, at the age of 91.
Married for 62 years, he was the beloved husband of Margaret Rita (Healy) Dunn who predeceased him in 2017; loving father of Marie Dunn-Catalane of Hull, Nancy Dunn of Hull,...
Michael John Walsh Iv
Feb 10, 2020
Beloved husband, son, brother.
Michael John Walsh IV, “Bubbs”, 34, of Braintree passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born February 11, 1985 in Boston to Michael and Sheila Walsh. Beloved brother of Kerin, Bridget and husband Andrew, Mikaela and husband Mason, and Delia. Cherished husband of Margaret Walsh of Milton. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Jacqueline A. (Nazzaro) Wuestefeld
Feb 10, 2020
Jacqueline A. “Jackie”(Nazzaro) Wuestefeld, of Brockton formerly of Quincy and Milton, died on February 10, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 52. Married for 18 years to her soulmate, the love of her life, Tommy.
Devoted mother of Matthew, Derek, and stepmother of Ashley. Daughter of Maureen Nazzaro of Milton, and William Nazzaro Sr., and his wife...
Mary Roberta Hayes
Feb 10, 2020
Hayes, Mary Roberta “Roe” of Weymouth, died February 10, 2020.
Roe worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for nearly 40 years and retired as the Executive Assistant for the Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police. She was an avid Boston Bruins and New England Patriots fan. Roe enjoyed watching movies, shopping and spending time with those she loved. She...
Ruth M. Melanson
Feb 10, 2020
Ruth M. (Center) Melanson, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020. Ruth enjoyed many years vacationing in New Hampshire near Weirs Beach. She loved shopping and could always find the best trinkets. She will be deeply missed.
Beloved wife of the late Raymond Melanson. Devoted mother of Carol Rollins and her late husband Richard of Brockton and...
Ester Margaret (Thebado) Coughlin
Feb 10, 2020
Ester Margaret (Thebado) Coughlin, died February 10, 2020.
Ester grew up in County Clare, Ireland and later lived in Mattapan, Weymouth and Braintree. She worked as a bookkeeper for 20 years at Hale and Dorr Law Firm in Boston before retiring. She was a strong and hard working woman who was fiercely devoted to her family.
Beloved wife of the...