Obituaries

Jul 3, 2019

Kathryn Marie (Shepard) Baird, of Hingham, formerly of Watertown, died suddenly at her home on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was 71.

Born in Boston, she was raised in Watertown and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Hayes) Shepard and attended local schools. Kathryn graduated from the St. Patrick’s High School in Watertown with the Class of...

Jul 3, 2019

Jerome A. Praino of Hingham and formerly of Wareham, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019, he was 88.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Devine) Praino.  He attended Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket RI, Saint Sebastian’s School in Needham, and was a graduate of Roslindale High School.  He later attended Wentworth University. ...

Jul 2, 2019

Jalbert, John Bradford “Brad” passed away in his sleep after a brief fight against cancer on July 2, 2019.

Brad will always be remembered for his love of music, fast cars, good food and expensive cigars. Brad was the son of the late Russel Roy Jalbert and the late Lois Clements Jalbert, both of Hingham. He is survived by his...

Jul 2, 2019

Marguerite R. (Callahan) Bluthardt, of Dorchester, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Seasons Hospice in Milton. She was 87.

Born and raised in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Agnes (Lutes) Callahan. Marguerite attended local schools and graduated from high school with the Class of 1950.

While...

Jul 1, 2019

Gioncardi, Patricia L. (Kuphal) “Pat” of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 1, 2019.  

Born in Roslindale to the late Julius and Margaret Kuphal, Pat was a graduate of Roslindale High School. She had been retired but formerly worked for both Dr. Charles Rounds and Dr. Stephen Garland as an office assistant....

Jul 1, 2019

Shinney, Paul J. of North Weymouth, died July 1, 2019.

Paul proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He founded the Vietnam Memorial in Weymouth in 1983 and cared for it meticulously ever since so that those who couldn’t come home would never be forgotten. It is only fitting that he passed away at the park, caring...

Jun 30, 2019

Jun 29, 2019

James J. Cronin of Mansfield, MA passed away at Norwood Hospital on Saturday June 29, 2019 after a long struggle with a cardiovascular condition. He was 62.

Born and raised in Dorchester, James was the son of the late Francis X. and Victoria T. (Venezia) Cronin.  He attended Don Bosco Technical High School, studying Electronics.  He then served in the...

Jun 29, 2019

Frederick W. “Fred” Fowler, of South Weymouth, passed away at home peacefully with his family by his side on June 29, 2019, at the age of 95.

Fred grew up in North Weymouth and served in the Army during WWII and fought at the historic “Battle of the Bulge”.  He was a Teamster for Local 25 until his retirement.  Fred...

Jun 27, 2019

Joseph J. Lombardi, Jr. of Hingham, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 27, 2019, he was 66.

Born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Lombardi, Sr. and Vivian (Cormier).  Joseph was a 1970 graduate of Hyde Park High School, and served a term in the United States Army.  He later...

Jun 27, 2019

Fitzgerald, Dorothy M. “Dottie” (Bryant) of Weymouth, 86, passed away with her family by her side on June 27, 2019. Dottie grew up in South Boston and graduated in 1949 from South Boston High School. Dottie was a Supervisor for New England Telephone Company. She was an avid Patriots fan who was a season ticket holder for over 40 years....

Jun 27, 2019

Janet L. (Jamma) Wirtanen of Weymouth, 67, passed away June 27, 2019.

Janet was a longtime resident of Weymouth and a graduate of Weymouth High School. She worked for 33 years as an executive assistant in Pathology at Boston Medical Center. Janet loved going to yard sales, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and having a good time. She...

Jun 26, 2019

Nicholas M. Brandolini, of North Weymouth, passed away June 26, 2019.

Nicholas worked at Stop and Shop in Hingham for many years and was a current employee of the City of Quincy. He was an avid New England sports fan, loved the beach and gardening. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

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Jun 26, 2019

Johnson, Amanda M. (Chapman) “Mandy” of East Bridgewater, died June 26, 2019.

Devoted mother of Caden Johnson of East Bridgewater.  Caring wife of Earl Johnson of East Bridgewater.  Loving daughter of Marie Chapman of East Bridgewater and David Chapman of Quincy.  Beloved sister of Bo Chapman and his wife Georgia of Halifax.  Cherished Auntie of Eva, Cori and Alex Chapman...

Jun 26, 2019

 

Joseph M.”Joey” Lavigne of Quincy, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2019, after a courageous lifelong struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he was 24. The beloved son of the late John F. Lavigne Jr. and Karen J. (Lacey) Lavigne of Quincy.  Cherished brother of Marie R. Lavigne of Quincy. Joey also leaves behind many devoted aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Jun 26, 2019

MacDonald, Mary P. (Gillan) of Weymouth, died June 26, 2019. She was 96.

Mary grew up in Prince Edward Island, Canada and later lived in Roxbury before moving to Weymouth. She enjoyed many vacations to Prince Edward Island with family over the years. She was a wonderful cook and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. She will be...

Jun 26, 2019

Olson, Marie C. (Demaso) better known as Babe, originally of Weymouth, died June 26, 2019.

Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Olson. Loving mother of Ann Marie Guthro and her husband Robert. Cherished grandmother of Chandra Guthro, Janelle Cullen, and her husband Rick. Devoted great grandmother of Ricky Cullen. Caring sister of the late Angelo Demaso, Carmella Lea,...

Jun 25, 2019

McGrail, Helen A. (Duggan) of Whitman, formerly of Braintree and Quincy, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2019.

Helen was born in 1936 in Boston to Patrick and Mary Duggan. She and her husband James McGrail Sr. raised their four children in Braintree, where she lived for 50 years.

For many years Helen worked at Abington...

Jun 24, 2019

Way, Russell Davis, 55, of Hingham, died in his wife’s arms on June 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

Russell will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband of thirty years of marriage to Marcia Durant Way. Loving father of Russell Way, Jr. and Amanda Way, both of Hingham. Adoring grandfather of Brennick...

Jun 24, 2019

Brian McPherson—son and father, player and coach, Master Plumber and Town Inspector, Kate’s husband of 43 years, son of William and Alma, a man of many hats—passed away this Monday, the 24th of June, 2019. He lived deeply and fully for 65 years—and left us peacefully to go to his rest.

Brian is survived by the family he grew and...