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Pamela Ann Hayes
Jun 22, 2025
Pamela Ann Hayes of West Yarmouth, formerly of Weymouth, passed away at home with loved ones by her side on Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a valiant battle against cancer. She was 64.
Pam was born in Boston to Claire Marie (Hutchinson) and Archie Vincent Hayes and raised in Weymouth. Claire passed when Pam was young, and she was raised by...
Donald G. Nelson
Jun 22, 2025
Donald George Nelson, known to many as Don or “Nellie,” passed away quietly at South Shore Hospital on June 22, 2025, at the age of 87, with his wife Linda Anne by his side.
Don was born on January 29, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George Waldemer Nelson of Helsingborg, Sweden, and Linnea Holmbo Nelson of Syracuse, New York. He grew...
Kathleen Shea
Jun 22, 2025
Kathleen (Bradley) Shea, a resident of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and Shandrum, County Donegal, Ireland, entered into eternal rest on Sunday June 22, 2025, at age 94.
Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late John Shea. She was the devoted mother of Margaret Shea and her husband Robert Nielsen of Chelmsford, MA, Mary Galligan and her husband Michael Galligan of...
Donna M. Mulligan
Jun 21, 2025
Donna M. (Shea) Mulligan, of Quincy, formerly of Abington, passed away after a long illness on June 21, 2025. She was 62.
Donna was the loving wife of Kevin Mulligan for almost 34 years. Devoted mother of Michael Mulligan and Patrick Mulligan of Abington. Loving daughter of Ann (McAuliffe) Shea of Quincy and the late Gerald R. Shea. Cherished sister of...
Patricia L. Racette
Jun 21, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” “Pat” Leona Green Racette peacefully passed away on June 21, 2025 in her home in Kingston, MA surrounded by her loved ones following a long illness of Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Boston, MA and resided in Quincy, MA for most of her life until moving to Kingston, MA in 2021.
Patricia married her...
Bernadette R. Santoro
Jun 20, 2025
Bernadette R. (Mirisola) Santoro “Betty” of Quincy. Beloved wife of 75 years to the late Rosario “Charlie” Santoro. Devoted mother of Frank and his wife Linda (Leavitt) of Quincy, Charles and his wife Andrea (Quinn) of Scituate and Paul and his wife Rose Marie (Mandolesi) of Rockland. Loving grandmother of Lori Scott and her husband Dave of Quincy, Michael and...
Alla Foss
Jun 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alla Foss (Hawrilenko) on June 19, 2025, at the age of 91.
Alla was born in Chelsea and, shortly after, traveled with her family back to Ukraine, where they lived until she was four years old. She later returned to the United States, where she built a rich and meaningful...
Jerome Holland
Jun 19, 2025
Mr. Jerome Holland of Abington passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2025. He was 93.
He was born in Reengaroga, a small townland located just outside Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland. He was the third of four sons to John and Margaret Holland. In 1954, he immigrated to the United States alongside his older brother...
Virginia L. Schoen
Jun 17, 2025
Virginia L. Schoen, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 79.
Ginny was the beloved wife of the late Luther Leland Schoen, and together they built a life filled with love and laughter. She was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her sons, Brian Schoen and his wife Donna of New York, and Travis Schoen...
Mary P. Fitzgerald
Jun 17, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary P. Fitzgerald (Boyle), 85, on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025. Mary, a proud native of County Mayo, Ireland, resided in Dorchester, Quincy, Braintree, and Marina Bay throughout her life.
Mary was the beloved matriarch of her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Fitzgerald. She leaves...
Anthony Frank Barbuto
Jun 17, 2025
Anthony Frank Barbuto of Hingham died on June 17, 2025. The beloved husband of 65 years to Elizabeth “Betty” Barbuto. Loving father of Frank Barbuto of Hanover, John Barbuto and his wife Bridget of Hingham, Mary Nagle and her husband Christopher of Abington, and Peter Barbuto and his wife Debbie of Bedford, New Hampshire. Son of the late Antonio &...
John Irvine Shepard
Jun 16, 2025
John Irvine Shepard, a life-long resident of Weymouth, died peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 78.
John was born in Weymouth on September 7, 1946, and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (York) Shepard. He was raised in Weymouth, attended local schools and graduated from Weymouth High School.
John was...
Winifred Messmer
Jun 15, 2025
Winifred Marie Messmer (née Creamer), age 97, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at her home in Linden Ponds, Hingham, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family.
She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, and beloved grandmother. Her laughter and smile brought joy to all who knew her. Born in Syracuse, New York, to Francis and Marie Creamer, she was the fourth...
Marie A. Conlin
Jun 15, 2025
Marie A. Conlin passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 8, 1947, she was the devoted daughter of the late Dominick and Geraldine Nista.
Marie was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Conlin and a proud mother to Amy M. Conlin of Weymouth. She treasured her role as Nonnie, to Courtney...
Keir R. Easter
Jun 12, 2025
Mr. Keir R. Easter of Kingston, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. He was 83.
Keir grew up in Jamaica Plain in a large close knit family, where he formed many lifelong friendships. He cherished his memories of Franklin Park and Egleston Square, often returning for neighborhood reunions he helped to organize.
He was the beloved husband of Leona H. (Schmidt)...
Lena May Trouth
Jun 10, 2025
Lena May Trouth, a beloved matriarch and cherished community member, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on January 19, 1929, in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica, Lena lived a life filled with love, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and community.
Lena's legacy is one of devotion and strength. She was a strong independent...
Joan Mary Santos
Jun 10, 2025
Joan (Fanning) Santos, 91, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at The Residence at Pearl Street’s memory care unit in Reading, with her two devoted daughters by her side.
Born and raised in the Germantown section of Quincy, Joan was one of seven children of Joseph and Dorothy Fanning—and the last surviving member of that gregarious, close-knit family.
In...
Edward G. O'Leary
Jun 10, 2025
Edward Gerard O’Leary, a beloved man of a large and loving extended family, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on June 10, 2025 at the age of 62 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was O’Leary strong!
Born at South Shore Hospital to loving parents who predeceased him, Edward and Anna O’Leary. Eddie (EO) was known...
Jose P. Leitao
Jun 7, 2025
Jose Pedro Leitao passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025, surrounded by love and family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose greatest joy was the time he spent with family and friends.
Professionally, Jose had a long and distinguished career as a fleet chef for Exxon Mobil's maritime division.
Throughout his life, Jose held his family close...
William H. Mitchelson
Jun 7, 2025
William H. Mitchelson (“Bill”) of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth, and Fort Myers, Florida died peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington surrounded by his children. He was 83 years old. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary (Foley) Mitchelson.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Quincy, MA, Bill was the third...
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