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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Bashar Kudsi
May 20, 2018
Kudsi, Bashar of Abington, died May 20, 2018.
Bashar had a passion for technology and worked as a software engineer at Cognex in Natick. He enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. He had a quick wit and kind and generous nature.
Beloved companion of Elizabeth Fraser of Abington. Devoted father of Anastasia Kudsi of Maynard. Loving brother of...
Raymond O’Brien
May 18, 2018
Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Mary O’Brien (Connelly). Loving father of MaraShane Hughes of CT, Kevin O’Brien and his wife Janet of NH, Shawn O’Brien and his wife Sheila of CT, Timothy O’Brien and his wife Leslie of TX, Erin Boyd and her husband James of Norwell, MA and Meghan McMullan and her husband Bill of CA....
Robert G. White
May 18, 2018
Robert, “Bob” G. White, lifelong resident of Weymouth passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 18, 2018 at the age of 63.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda of 42 years, his daughter Jaclyn, and her husband Jason Neenan, daughter Jennifer, and her husband Charles Manning, Jr.; all of Weymouth. Bob was the Greatest...
Rosemary Motta
May 18, 2018
Rosemary Motta, 74, of Hingham passed away May 18, 2018.
Rosemary was born Nov. 26, 1943 in Boston to the late John A. and Catherine T. Martin. She spent the majority of her life in Hingham, where she graduated from Hingham High School in 1961.
One of Rose’s greatest joys was raising her two children, Alison and Michael — baking...
Alisha M. Carey
May 17, 2018
Carey, Alisha M. of Weymouth, died May 17, 2018, surrounded by her family, after a 32 year courageous battle with Rett Syndrome.
She now joins the many friends and loved ones that have gone before her. Alisha attended Road to Responsibility and South Shore Educational Collaborative. She enjoyed many family vacations, dinner outings and adventures. Disney music videos, visiting her...
Alice M. Lundgren
May 16, 2018
Alice M. (Baker) Lundgren passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Alliance Healthcare Center in Braintree.
She was the widow of Eric H. Lundgren and mother of Jeffrey of North Carolina and Linnea Karle of Rutland, who preceded her passing. She is survived by several nieces and nephews in the greater Boston area.
Born in Boston, she was a...
Jerry F. Mcgillivray
May 15, 2018
McGillivray, Gerald F. “Jerry” of Boston, died May 15, 2018.
Predeceased by his parents the late Donald and Mary “Viola” McGillivray. Cherished friend of Cindy and Bob Sullivan of Hingham, Peggy and Jay Gamel of Milton, Philip Anastos of Watertown and all his South End family.
Jerry grew up in the South End and was a life long resident of...
William C. “Billy Jak” Jakielaszek
May 15, 2018
Jakielaszek, William C. “Billy Jak” of Weymouth, passed away on May 15, 2018.
Billy Jak was born in Boston to the late Jack and Edna Jakielaszek, later becoming a longtime resident of Weymouth. Billy attended Roslindale High School and Boston Latin School. He worked for many years as a Special Effects Coordinator assisting in many well known feature films. Billy...
Joseph “Al” Ross
May 15, 2018
Joseph “Al” Ross, age 86, of Quincy, passed away on May 15, 2018.
Beloved husband of 47 years to Maureen (Kelly) Ross of Quincy. Loving father of Kelly Ann Ross of Braintree and Chrissy Knox and her husband Bill of Quincy. Devoted Papa of Scott J. McMahon, Joseph Knox and Bridget Knox. Al is preceded in death by his parents...
Mary R. Bilwin
May 15, 2018
Bilwin, Mary R. (D’Arrigo) of Quincy died May 15, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Mary lived for and adored her loving family. She was happiest when they gathered together in her home and she could entertain for holidays and special occasions. She especially loved decorating for Christmas. Mary loved to cook and had quite...
Carol A. Ciarlone
May 15, 2018
Ciarlone, Carol A. (Kalil), age 73, of South Weymouth, found peace and everlasting life on May 15, 2018 after a long illness.
Carol was born in Boston to the late Francis and Evelyn Kalil. At age 14 her family moved to Weymouth where she has since been a longtime resident. Carol married her husband Joseph in 1968. Together they owned...
Paul R. Sparda
May 15, 2018
Paul R. Sparda, of Weymouth, died May 15, 2018.
Paul proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He went on to have a career with the US Postal Service for over 35 years before retiring. He was a funny and friendly man who enjoyed going to the beach, motorcycles and had an appreciation for good food. He...
Catherine M. Servaes
May 14, 2018
Servaes, Catherine M. (Falzone) of Quincy, died May 14, 2018.
Beloved wife of Robert J. Servaes of Quincy. Loving mother of Robert Servaes and his wife Tracy of Marshfield, John Servaes and his wife Ann of NH, Vincent Servaes and his wife Cathy of Southampton, Kevin Servaes and his wife Kerri of Plymouth, Donald Servaes and his wife Ann...
Frank G. Cosby
May 14, 2018
Cosby, Frank G. of Rockland, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2018.
Born in Cambridge, Ohio, he was the owner of B & B Service and Supply Company in Weymouth for over 30 years. Frank was a veteran serving with the United States Navy and was also proud to be a Free Mason. He attended the Chicago Institute of Art...
Joan B. Podbielski
May 14, 2018
Podbielski, Joan B. of Quincy, formerly South Boston, passed away May 14, 2018.
Daughter of the late Billy and Stella Podbielski, Joan was a very independent woman. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 8:30-9:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY...
Kevin E. Malloy
May 13, 2018
Kevin E. Malloy of Weymouth, died May 13, 2018 at the age of 64.
Kevin was the president and owner of Malloy’s Automotive in Weymouth. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Janice P. (Callanan) Malloy. Loving father of Kevin Malloy, WPD, Jaclyn Malloy, Paul Malloy, all of Weymouth, and the late Timothy Malloy. Devoted grandfather of Patrick,...
Edward J. Gilbody
May 13, 2018
Edward J. Gilbody, 81, passed away peacefully on May 13, in Hingham.
He was born September 14, 1936, in Quincy, MA, son of the late Francis and Esther Gilbody. Ed is the youngest of twelve siblings.
Edward graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and married Elizabeth Suttill on July 27, 1958. Ed served in the ROTC, and...
Donald F. Desmond
May 13, 2018
DESMOND, Donald F. lifelong resident of Hull, at home, early Sunday morning, May 13, 2018.
Born in South Weymouth, he was the son of the late Donald J. Desmond, and Barbara E. (Brown) and James Ketchum. Beloved husband of 55 years of Gail (Trapp). Devoted father of Denise Marshall and her husband Timothy, Nancy Fleck and her husband Richard,...
Anne Marie Ellis
May 12, 2018
Ellis, Anne Marie (Bryan), age 76, currently of Halifax, MA, passed away peacefully, May 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in North Quincy, the daughter of the late Walter L. “Cap” and Josephine (Cullen) Bryan, she is survived by her devoted children John W. and his wife Cathy of Milford, Donna M. Donnelly of Dartmouth, Michael...
Francis Galewski
May 11, 2018
Mr. Francis A. Galewski, of Weymouth, passed away on May 11, 2018.
Born in Chelsea, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a corpsman on the USS Tranquility, and assisted in the rescue of survivors of the USS Indianapolis. Upon his retirement from the Navy, he worked at Fore River Shipyard/General Dynamics and then as an appliance technician...