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Charles L. Kogan
Sep 13, 2018
KOGAN, Charles L. of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Isadore and Susan(Goldberg) Kogan. He was educated at Syracuse University and earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Washington. Charles was a WWII Army Veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division...
Kathleen J. Lawlor
Sep 13, 2018
Kathleen J. (Kay) Lawlor of Pembroke, died at home with her family by her side on September 13, 2018 at the age of 63.
Kathleen had a love for life. She cherished time together with family and friends and always wanted happiness for others. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and generosity.
Wife of the late Sgt. Paul P....
Shirley A. Coyne
Sep 13, 2018
COYNE, Shirley A. (Carr) of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 13, 2018, she was 82.
Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Teresa (O’Rourke) Carr. Shirley worked for many years in the Mayor’s office for the City of Boston as a Neighborhood Development Specialist. She was well read, and was seldom without...
Michael L. White
Sep 12, 2018
White, Michael L. of Hull, died September 12, 2018.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Andrea White (Jacobson) of Hull. Loving father of Gregory White and his wife Christine of Hull and Tom White and his wife Meghan of Stoughton. Cherished Papou of Emily, Noah, Hannah, Gordon, Lenora and Stella. Devoted son of the late Larry and Mary White. Caring...
William J. Mccahill Jr.
Sep 11, 2018
William Joseph McCahill, 90, of Hingham passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018. He is now and forever reunited with his beloved Dorothy (Gannon) McCahill, to whom he was married for 63 years. Faith and family were the cornerstones of his life.
Bill was the proud patriarch of his large family. He was Dad to 7 children, Papa to 24...
Mary Ann Toner
Sep 10, 2018
Toner, Mary Ann (Copson) of Carver, formerly of Weymouth passed away September 10, 2018.
She was born and raised in Melrose and attended St. Mary’s High School. She and her husband Paul spent many years running Toner Farm. Mary volunteered in Weymouth at SWAC, helping children with special needs learn to swim. Mary cherished the time she spent with her...
Marjorie R. Forgione
Sep 9, 2018
Marjorie R. Forgione, 93, died Sunday afternoon September 9, 2018 at the Hanover Terrace, in Hanover, New Hampshire.
She was born on August 27, 1925 in Waterford, CT, the daughter of Henrietta (Schlink) and Benton Chase Kennedy, and was the wife of recently deceased, Ernest A. Forgione, whom she married in Boston, MA on July 23, 1944. She graduated from...
Elaine M. Connolly
Sep 9, 2018
Elaine Marion (Sampson) Connolly, of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester and Alexandria, VA, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 9, 2018, after a heroic six and half year battle with renal cell carcinoma. She was 60 years old, and recently celebrated her 37th wedding anniversary two weeks ago.
Elaine was the cherished best friend and loving wife...
Virginia M. Kalaghan
Sep 9, 2018
Virginia M. Kalaghan, of Weymouth, died September 9, 2018 at the age of 91.
Ginny worked as a fourth grade teacher in the Weymouth School system for many years. Naturally generous, Ginny was always helping those in need. She was especially active with Dorothy Day Catholic Charity work. Ginny enjoyed traveling and had an interest in archeology. She enjoyed dancing,...
Mary B. Marcarelli
Sep 8, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Marcarelli announces her passing on September 8, 2018 at the age of 74 after battling a long illness with Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years Louis Marcarelli, loving mother of Mary Elizabeth Marcarelli of Raymond, NH, Suzanne Reardon and her husband Paul...
Michael Mark Vadnais
Sep 8, 2018
VADNAIS, Michael Mark “Mike” of Hill NH, formerly of Blackstone passed away unexpectedly while camping in Mansfield, MA on Saturday September 8, 2018.
Born in York ME, he was the son of the late Armand L. and Beverly E. (Fritz) Vadnais.
Mike was a grauate of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, and worked for many years as a truck...
Joan L. Turnesa Marks
Sep 7, 2018
Joan L. (Burke) Turnesa Marks, of Weymouth, died September 7, 2018. Joan worked at the Burlington Coat Factory in Braintree for over 15 years where she was blessed with many friends. She enjoyed camping at Ellis Haven, traveling, cooking and was a skilled seamstress. Family traditions and spending time with those she loved was the foundation of her happiness. She...
Helen U. Voelkel
Sep 7, 2018
Voelkel, Helen U. (Markiewicz) of South Weymouth, passed away September 7, 2018. She was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Leo and Helen Markiewicz. Helen attended Saint Hedwig’s Polish School and Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. She had a passion for her job cooking for the nuns at the Sacred Heart Church in North Quincy, working in the...
Mary Regina Dean
Sep 7, 2018
Mary Regina Dean (Walsh) of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died September 7, 2018. She was 87. Mary was an avid Red Sox fan. Her family was the foundation of her happiness. She was a devoted and caring homemaker. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved wife of the late William Dean. Devoted mother of Mary Cotton and her husband John...
Ruth M. Cheney
Sep 6, 2018
Cheney, Ruth M. of Quincy, formerly Dorchester, passed away September 6, 2018.
Ruth was born in Boston January 11, 1927. She was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School for Girls in 1944 before moving to Quincy. Ruth was a big Red Sox and Patriots fan. She loved to travel and did so all over the U.S....
Donald C. Mason
Sep 6, 2018
Mason, Donald C. of Abington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 6, 2018.
Don was the son of the late Leon and Julia O’Leary Mason of Boston. Don was a mechanic for 15 years for the U.S. Postal Service. He was very proud of his military service from 1952-1973 with the United States Army as a 1st...
Dorothy E. Kamenides
Sep 4, 2018
Kamenides, Dorothy E. (Prata) of Weymouth, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 4, 2018 following a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Dotty grew up in Hyde Park and attended Girl’s Trade School. She was a talented seamstress and while employed by Filenes, she even worked on fine beading and alterations for the Kennedy inaugural...
Catherine M. Delorey
Sep 4, 2018
DeLOREY, Catherine M. (Dineen) of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 4, 2018, she was 62.
Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of Eileen M. Dineen of Quincy,and the late Paul E. Dineen Sr. Catherine was the wife of Kevin G. DeLorey, sister of Paul E. Dineen Jr. of Quincy, and sister in-law of John and James DeLorey,...
Howard A.W. Mackay “Howie” Jr.
Sep 4, 2018
MacKay, Howard A.W., Jr. “Howie” of Quincy, died September 4, 2018.
Beloved husband of 51 years to Virginia “Ginny” MacKay (Grant) of Quincy. Loving father of Stephen MacKay of Weymouth, David MacKay of Quincy and Gregory MacKay and his wife Diane of Raynham. Devoted Grampa of Erin, Shannon, Colin and Emily. Cherished brother of Carl MacKay of Lynn and the...
David P. Cooke
Sep 3, 2018
David P. Cooke of Quincy, 51, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2018. David was a lifelong resident of Quincy, MA and a loyal employee of Frito Lay since 1997. He could fill any room he walked into with an amazing energy that can never again be replicated. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, his bright blue eyes, his...