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Margaret R. Ridge
Jan 25, 2020
Margaret R. “Peg” Ridge of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully on January 25, 2020. Peg worked for the New England Telephone Company followed by Blue Cross Blue Shield for many years. She enjoyed line dancing, walking and caring for her family. Peg was a caretaker at heart and will be deeply missed.
Cherished daughter of the late...
Dorothy O’Brien
Jan 24, 2020
Dorothy (Halloran) O’Brien of Quincy formerly of Falmouth died January 24, 2020. The beloved wife of the late William J. O’Brien. Loving mother of Paula O’Brien-Broome and her husband John of Marshfield, William J. O’Brien, Jr. and his wife Connie of Quincy and John F. O’Brien and his wife Donna of Bradenton FL and Falmouth. Sister of the late Mary...
Arthur Thomas Valicenti, Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Arthur Thomas Valicenti, Jr., age 87, died Thursday, January 23, 2020. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Viorine Anne (Robohm); his son Ron and wife Janet; his daughter Sherry and husband David Banks; his son Dale and partner Marie Shadduck; and his grandchildren Morgan and Olivia Valicenti, Dempsey Banks and Nicolas, Daniel, and Michael Valicenti.
The only child of...
Preston A. Williams, Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Williams, Preston A., Jr. of Rockland, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 23, 2020. Preston was born in Boston and grew up in Hingham, attending Hingham High School. He served as a Police Officer on the Rockland Police from 1988 to 1991, later ending his Law Enforcement career on the Braintree Police from 1991 to the...
Logan Olivia Walsh
Jan 22, 2020
Walsh, Logan Olivia of Weymouth, passed away January 22, 2020.
Precious daughter of Sean and Courtney (Andersen) Walsh of Weymouth. Granddaughter of Paul and Debra Andersen of Weymouth, Thomas and Maria Walsh, Susan Walsh of Braintree. Sister of Keira and Bryce Walsh of Weymouth. Niece of Keith and Paul Andersen of Weymouth and Michael Walsh of Braintree. Great granddaughter of...
Christopher M. Still
Jan 22, 2020
Christopher M. Still of North Weymouth, died January 22, 2020.
Chris proudly served in the US Marine Corp. and went on to serve his community as a Weymouth firefighter for over 15 years. He was an active member of the Braintree DAV and Holbrook Gun Club. Chris loved playing poker and could often be found trying his hand at the...
William “Billy” W. Lydon, Jr.
Jan 22, 2020
William “Billy” W. Lydon, Jr., of Dennis, and formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and was the son of the late William W. and Dorothy C. (Meehan) Lydon. Billy attended local schools and graduated from Dorchester High School with the...
Leonora A. “Nora” Bonelli
Jan 22, 2020
Leonora A. (Morganelli) “Nora” Bonelli of Quincy, passed away January 22, 2020.
Nora loved her family and enjoyed traveling all over the world. Egypt, Belgium, Switzerland, China, just to name a few. She got her degree in Hotel/Motel Services and worked at Cardinal Cushing in Hanover teaching the children skills to be able to work in hospitality. Nora volunteered at...
Elizabeth A. Mulloy
Jan 22, 2020
Mulloy, Elizabeth A. (McKay) of Weymouth, passed away January 22, 2020. Elizabeth was born and raised in South Boston to the late Louis and Mary McKay and attended Nazareth High School. She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed every moment spent with her family.
Beloved wife of 64 years to William E. Mulloy of Weymouth. Loving mother of Elizabeth...
Noreen A. “Nora” Iacovino
Jan 21, 2020
Noreen (Butler) Iacovino died peacefully on January 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Noreen grew up in Dorchester with her two sisters, Mary and Eileen and her cousins Patsy, Eileen, and Ambrose. Her mother immigrated from Ireland and took care of the six children until her passing. The sisters and cousins stayed close and developed a passion for...
Dawn M. Labombard
Jan 21, 2020
LaBombard, Dawn M. “QBDML” of Halifax, originally Wollaston, died January 21, 2020.
Dawn adored her family and friends. She loved to host parties and she was always prepared to feed an army. She enjoyed driving fast, cooking, and snowmobiling. Dawn had a smile that would light up the room and she made everyone around her feel welcome. She was...
Maureen A. Guthrie
Jan 21, 2020
Guthrie, Maureen A. (Wessell) of Hull, formerly Hingham, died January 21, 2020.
Maureen loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to all of their sporting events, plays, and was so proud of their accomplishments. She worked as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh before moving to MA to raise her family. Maureen was very involved...
Heidi L. Riley
Jan 20, 2020
Heidi L. Riley of Woonsocket, RI died unexpectedly on January 20, 2020. The beloved daughter of Anita L. ( Rogers) Riley of North Quincy and the late Thomas F. Riley. Beloved finacee to Mark Deptula of Woonsocket, RI. Sister of the late Jonathan M. Riley. Granddaughter of Louise Robbins of Abington. Niece of Lee and Frank Shay of Abington. Best...
Cynthia Ann Russell
Jan 20, 2020
Russell, Cynthia Ann “Cindy” of Quincy, died January 20, 2020.
Cindy was a devout Catholic and religion was very important to her. She received outstanding care from the women at South Shore Support Services who helped her tremendously. Cindy was a sweet and positive person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Beloved daughter of the late...
Marcelle B. (Lacouture) Mercadante
Jan 20, 2020
Marcelle B. (LaCouture) Mercadante of Quincy, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 20, 2020 at the age of 96.
Born in Brockton, Marcelle was one of three daughters of the late Evangeliste and Delina (Harpin) LaCouture. Sister of the late Gloria Soule and the late Doris Lovejoy. She was the beloved wife of 54...
John F. Cunningham
Jan 20, 2020
John F. Cunningham of Abington, formerly of South Weymouth, died peacefully on January 20, 2020, at the age of 88.
A longtime resident of South Weymouth for nearly 40 years, John was a great enthusiast and advocate for the Town, its residents, and its government. John was a member and elected official on many Town Committees including the Appropriation Committee,...
Rosemary A. Mathews
Jan 19, 2020
Mathews, Rosemary A. (Zaborski) of Weymouth, formerly of Boston, passed away January 19, 2020. Rosemary was born in Boston to Jennie R. (Sereduk) Zaborski of Weymouth and the late Walter Zaborski. She grew up in Boston and attended Dorchester High School, later becoming a longtime resident of Weymouth. Rosemary was a homemaker for many years and worked at Shawmut Bank...
Phillip E. Steele
Jan 19, 2020
Phillip E. Steele of Weymouth, died January 19, 2020 at the age of 55 after a period of failing health.
Phil grew up in Weymouth and was a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. After school, he pursued a career as a chef and never lost his passion for cooking. Phil loved the outdoors. Fishing on...
Robert E. “Bob” Laneau
Jan 17, 2020
Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Laneau of Weymouth, passed away on January 17, 2020.
Bob worked as a head lineman at Mass Electric, retiring after 40 years of service. He owned and operated South Weymouth Car Wash, Pine Meadow Miniature Golf, and R.E. Laneau Pools in Weymouth, as well as Newbury Travel of Boston. Bob and his wife, Virginia, were seasonal...
Martin P. Joseph
Jan 17, 2020
Martin P. “Marty” Joseph, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died suddenly on January 17, 2020 at the age of 88. Martin was a 1949 graduate of Weymouth High School and Northeastern University in 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1949-1958. A long time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth, Martin was a member and past president of...