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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
James M. Gillis
Jun 29, 2018
Gillis, James M. of Weymouth, died June 29, 2018. He was 33.
James enjoyed basketball and fishing. He was a loyal friend, generous spirit and loving father. James adored his family and will be sadly missed.
Beloved son of Michael Gillis of NH and Peg Figueroa of Weymouth. Stepson of Jose Figueroa. Former husband of Alicia Patrick of Brockton....
Michael Mcdonagh
Jun 29, 2018
McDonagh, Michael of Quincy, originally from Rinn Carraroe, Galway, Ireland, died suddenly on June 29, 2018.
The beloved son of the late Colman and Bridie (Lydon) McDonagh. Loving brother of Colman McDonagh of Hingham, Patrick McDonagh of Weymouth, Thomas McDonagh of Everett, Bridie Quigley of Stoneham, Judy Conneely of Invern, Ireland and the late Mary Officer. He is also...
Elaine G. Barer
Jun 27, 2018
Barer, Elaine G. (Blake) of Taunton, formerly of Quincy, passed away June 27, 2018.
Elaine was born in Quincy to the late John and Gladys Blake. She retired from Newton Wellesley Hospital and also worked as a medical assistant at Quincy City Hospital. Elaine had a great love for animals; especially Hamlet and Ratty. She also loved to dance and...
Matthew Duggan
Jun 26, 2018
Matthew Duggan of Hull, formerly of Dorchester and originally from Montiagh,Clare Galway, Ireland, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2018, he was 86. The beloved husband of the late Ann Marie “Nancy” (Flaherty) Duggan. Devoted father of Matthew J. Duggan of Hull. Brother of Nellie Duggan and Sally Farragher both of Galway, Ireland and the late Mary Greally, Martin, Paddy, Walter...
Francis N. Buckley
Jun 26, 2018
Francis N. Buckley, of Marshfield and formerly of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Lena M. (Mignosa) Buckley. Born August 4, 1926 in Boston. He was the son of the late Dennis J. Buckley and Katherine Buckley. A veteran of World War II, he served in the...
Frank J. Purpura
Jun 26, 2018
Frank J. Purpura, 90, of North Weymouth passed away on June 26th, 2018 after a short illness.
Son of the late James and Mary Purpura of Quincy. Beloved husband of the late Mary K. Purpura. Loving Father of Catherine Harrington and Husband Robert of Weymouth. Deborah Nuguid and Partner, Daniel Geagan of Rockland, Linda Purpura and Companion Frances Mazzeo...
Nancy Ward Snyder
Jun 25, 2018
Nancy Ward Snyder, 88 of Peabody, MA, formerly of Hingham, and Newburgh, NY passed away on June 25, 2018. Nancy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 24,1929 the child of A.Walter and Anna Elizabeth (Colby) Ward. She received the prestigious YADDO Medal upon graduation from high school and went on to receive her B.S. from Union University Albany...
Rosemary K. Parsons
Jun 25, 2018
Rosemary (Hussey) Parsons, age 73, of Hull passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018.
She was the loving wife of 53 years to Paul D. Parsons of Hull. Daughter of the late Katherine E. and Henry J. Hussey of Hull. Cherished mother of Kimberly Zayotti and her husband Matthew, Kristyn Therrien and her husband Donald all of Norwell and of...
Effie Kalantzis
Jun 25, 2018
KALANTZIS, Effie (Efthimia Passalis) 72, of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Monday June 25, 2018. Born in Mytilini, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Elpis (Arampatzis) Passalis, also of Quincy.
Effie emigrated to the United States with her sister and parents as a teenager. She graduated from North Quincy High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from...
Warren F. Brow
Jun 25, 2018
Warren F. Brow, of Weymouth, died at home surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2018.
Warren grew up in Braintree, graduating from Braintree High School and has been a longtime resident of Weymouth. He started working with the Curtis family at 16 years old at Curtis Farms, which later became Angelo’s Supermarkets. In 1982 he found his true...
Ethel L. Dwyer
Jun 25, 2018
Ethel L. (McWade) Dwyer, of Weymouth, formerly of Boston, died June 25, 2018, just before her 98th birthday.
Ethel devoted her life to her large family and enjoyed hosting holiday get-togethers. She loved reading, crossword puzzles and was a superb baker, specializing in her famous blonde brownies. She was a loyal and longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. She was...
Karlis V. Incis
Jun 23, 2018
INCIS, Karlis V. “Karl” 93, of Quincy, died Saturday June 23, 2018.
Son of the late Karlis and Aleda Incis. Beloved husband of the late Maria (Holl) Incis. Step-father of the late Carl H. Holl. Uncle of Talivaldis Friebergs and his wife Helena, and Laimdota Berkis-Bergs, all of Latvia. Great-uncle of Artur and Eric Friebergs, and Anna Valmere and...
David A. Doody
Jun 22, 2018
David A. Doody, formerly of Hingham, passed away in Raleigh, NC on June 22 at the age of 77.
Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of James and Julia (Poston) Doody. David was raised in East Boston’s Maverick Square, where many fond childhood memories were forged, before moving to Hingham. David was predeceased by his beloved wife of...
Thomas M. Galvin
Jun 22, 2018
QUINCY – Thomas M. Galvin (79) of West Quincy a retired business executive and Quincy City Historian died June 22, 2018.
Born in Boston on May 17, 1939 Tom was the eldest son of the late Thomas M. and Margaruite C. (Johnson) Galvin of Wollaston. He was the husband of his high school sweetheart Judith (Murphy) Galvin with whom he...
Catherine M. Deluca
Jun 21, 2018
DeLuca, Catherine M. (Colasanti) of Weymouth, died June 21, 2018.
A lifelong Weymouth resident, Catherine enjoyed painting, playing tennis, golfing, and always enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. DeLuca. Loving mother of Kathleen A. Casey of Weymouth, Joseph A. DeLuca...
Philip Andrew Delaney
Jun 21, 2018
DELANEY, Philip Andrew, in Plymouth,unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Beloved son of Miriam Jeanne Delaney of Hingham and the late Edmund M. Delaney. Fond brother of Richard M. Delaney of Ocean View, Delaware, Stephen Delaney and wife Lucille of North Carver, Christopher E. Delaney and wife Pamela of East Dennis, William Delaney and wife Barbara of Bellingham, and Kathleen...
Roberta M. Colman
Jun 21, 2018
Roberta M. Colman, of Braintree and Edgartown died peacefully on June 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was 66.
Roberta Attended Woodward School for Girls. She also attended Endicott College and went on to receive a degree from College of White Plains, (Pace University). Roberta started her career working in a local bank, moving on to Randolph Credit Union...
Brian Patrick Morrissey, Esq.
Jun 21, 2018
Brian Patrick Morrissey, Esq. of Cambridge, died unexpectedly on June 21, 2018.
The beloved son of Leo X. and Sandra D. (Muir) Morrissey of Quincy. Love of his life, Kathryn Sheehan of North Andover. Grandson of the late Edward P. and Helen C (McLaughlin ) Morrissey and Frederick T. and Mary E. (McNeilly) Muir. Cherished nephew of Elizabeth Muir of...
Frank E. Levesque Jr.
Jun 20, 2018
Levesque, Frank E., Jr. of Quincy, entered into eternal rest June 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted father of Frank D. Levesque and his wife Michaelynn of Hanson and the late James A. and Renee Levesque. Caring son of the late Frank Levesque and Harmonia Yocum. Long time companion of Patricia McLaughlin of Quincy. Cherished grandfather of Brian,...
Dale F. Revzon
Jun 19, 2018
Dale Revzon, 69, of Marshfield, beloved wife of Les Revzon, died Tuesday June 19 at home, following a long illness and a life filled with laughter, shopping, and desserts. A native of New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Hyman and May Fisher.
Dale was a graduate of The University of Connecticut and spent her junior...