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Karl Heine
Aug 10, 2018
Heine, Karl, 66, of Braintree, passed unexpectedly on August 10, 2018.
Karl adored his wife and family, especially being Papa to his grandchildren.
Karl loved spending time on his boat, had a year-round suntan, and was a long time member of the Braintree Yacht Club. He was happiest holding court telling stories, with a cold Coors Light, surrounded by friends...
Ann E. Kelsey
Aug 10, 2018
Ann E. (Reagan) Kelsey of Hingham passed away on August 10, 2018 at the age of 86.
Ann was born in Medford and moved to Norwell at the age of 13. She graduated from Norwell High School and attended Bridgewater State Teachers College. Ann worked for New England Telephone & Telegraph and spent the majority of her career as...
Michael P. Byron
Aug 9, 2018
Byron, Michael P. of East Falmouth, formerly of Weymouth, died August 9, 2018. Mike was born in Somerville to the late Arthur and Catherine Byron. He grew up in Weymouth and was a 1961 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. Mike earned his Bachelors Degree in accounting, graduating in 1965 from Stonehill College. For many years, Mike worked in finance...
Toivo Jonas Karhu
Aug 8, 2018
Toivo Jonas Karhu of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, died August 9, 2018. He was 98.
Toivo proudly served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked at the Fore River Shipyard as a heat treater for Vulcan Tool Company, where he worked for 30 years. Toivo was a active member and former deacon at...
Lawrence F. Conlin
Aug 8, 2018
Conlin, Lawrence F. “Larry”, lifelong resident of Weymouth, died August 8, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Larry worked for Republic Services, formally B.F.I, for 33 years. He was a dedicated member of the Teamsters Local 25. He was an avid Nascar fan and looked forward to father-daughter weekends at the track. He also enjoyed his early morning rides...
William T. Roche, Jr.
Aug 8, 2018
Roche, William T., Jr. of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy and South Boston, died August 8, 2018.
William was born and raised in South Boston, one of three children. He was a proud 1957 graduate of South Boston High School, where he met his childhood sweetheart, Maureen O’Brien. They later married and a raised a family of their own, spending 57...
John Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
Aug 7, 2018
John Joseph Sullivan, Jr., 70, of Wollaston, MA. passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2018.
He was the son of the late John J. Sullivan, Sr. of Ireland and Helen (Healy) Sullivan of Somerville, MA. He was raised in the home of the late Lawrence and Bridget O’Sullivan (Mum and Dad) of West Roxbury, MA, along with their four daughters, ...
Corporal Robert (Bob) Gerard Noble, Sr.
Aug 7, 2018
NOBLE, Robert of Quincy, MA. Passed honorably in his sleep on August 7, 2018.
Bob was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, 87th Infantry “Golden Acorn” Division, United States Air Force Reserve, Ex-Prisoner of War, and a Bronze Star recipient. He was captured by the Germans two days before his 19th birthday on December...
Jean M. Desrosiers
Aug 7, 2018
Desrosiers, Jean M. (David) of Braintree, died on August 7, 2018, her 80th birthday.
The beloved wife of the late Edgar Miller. Cherished mother of Jane M. Desrosiers of East Weymouth. Loving sister of Edwin F. Miller, Jr. and his wife Joyce of Weymouth, Stephen M. Miller of Holbrook and the late William David and Carol Piccoli. Devoted Grandmother of...
Henry M. Walsh
Aug 6, 2018
Henry M. Walsh of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury died August 6, 2018 at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late Clare Bettencourt Walsh for fifty-seven years. Loving father of Myles Walsh and his former wife Mickey, Kevin Walsh and his wife Kathy, Darlene Walsh Titus and her husband George. Survived by a sister Florence Walsh, a Nun in...
Basil F. Cronin
Aug 6, 2018
CRONIN, Basil F., Jr. of Hingham, died August 6, 2018 at home following a brief illness.
Beloved husband of Anne Cronin (Conlee) of Hingham. Cherished father of Mary Cronin of Quincy, Basil Cronin III and his wife Annie of Marshfield, AnneMarie Bird and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury, and Timothy Cronin of Hingham. Loving grandfather of Amy, John Basil,...
Richard Patrick Owens
Aug 5, 2018
OWENS, Richard Patrick 66, longtime resident of Quincy, died Sunday August 5, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Edward and Catherine (Flaherty) Owens.
Richard was raised and educated in South Boston, and went on to attend Boston Tech, and earned his BS in Law Enforcement from Boston State...
Michael T. Wilson
Aug 4, 2018
Michael T. Wilson of North Weymouth, died August 4, 2018 at the age of 61.
Michael enjoyed following the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics. He earned a B.A. in economics from UMass. An avid reader with a curious mind, Michael excelled in answering questions while watching Jeopardy. He was also a fan of music. Michael dealt with all the challenges...
Claudia J. Mcneely
Aug 4, 2018
Mrs. Claudia J. McNeely, of Milton, formerly of S. Weymouth, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2018.
She was 65. Born in Quincy, a daughter of the late William N. and Jean M. (Greenhalgh) Neil, Claudia was raised in S. Weymouth and lived many years in Winchester and Scituate. She was a graduate of Weymouth South High School and Simmons...
Norman J. Pepin
Aug 2, 2018
Norman J. Pepin of Quincy, died on August 2, 2018 at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, on November 10, 1932 to the late Albert and Alice Pepin (Robert) of Florida. Caring brother of the late Arthur and Robert Pepin of Michigan.
Loving husband of Barbara Pepin (Hayward) of Quincy. Beloved father of Janice...
Herbert L. Caldwell
Aug 2, 2018
Mr. Herbert L. Caldwell, of Weymouth, passed away on August 2, 2018.
Herbert was a Weymouth Firefighter for 34 years until his recent retirement in December. He was the former president of the Weymouth Historical Society, and also a member of the Holbrook Sportsman Club. Herbert always enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling to Maine.
Husband of Lynn E. (Bardsley) Caldwell....
Patricia C. Mclaughlin
Aug 2, 2018
McLaughlin, Patricia C. (Fahey) of Humarock, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully, August 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home.
Patricia’s family was the focal point of her life. Married to her adoring husband for 52 years they shared an amazing life together filled with fun and adventure. Her husband worked with the symphony and they were fortunate...
Joseph A. Kardoos
Aug 1, 2018
Kardoos, Joseph A. of Hanover, passed away on August 1, 2018.
The beloved husband of 49 years to Judith A.(Buckley) Kardoos of Hanover. Cherished father of A.J. Kardoos of Hingham and Karen Schepman of Hanover. Brother of Maryann Anastasio of Hanover, Norma Kardoos-Fuller of Randolph and the late Thomas Kardoos. Devoted Jidah of Chloe, Natalie and Rebecca Kardoos of...
Grace M. Dewolfe
Jul 31, 2018
DeWolfe, Grace M. (Maloney) of Pembroke, died July 31, 2018. She was 88. Grace lived in Weymouth and Florida for many years before residing in Pembroke. She took great pride in her family and cherished memories made at their family home in Mt. Snow. She enjoyed reading, traveling and the ocean. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved wife of the...
Dorothea M. Schreffler
Jul 30, 2018
Schreffler, Dorothea M. (Hayes) “Dottie” of Weymouth, died July 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of 46 years to Charles L. Schreffler, Jr. of Weymouth. Loving daughter of the late James and Mary (Rhodes) Hayes. Caring sister of Barbara Drooker of South Boston, James W. Hayes, Jr. and his wife Lois of Weymouth and the late Carol...
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