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Theresa M. Laverty
May 31, 2017
Laverty, Theresa M. of Hull, died May 31, 2017, surrounded by her friends, at South Shore Hospital on Wednesday.
Miss Laverty was born in Cambridge and lived in Hull for the past 80 years. She was the daughter of Walter and Margaret [Carroll] Laverty, sister of Virginia Laverty, and cousin of Patricia Mulligan, all of Hull. They all predeceased her.
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Gordon H. Blaney
May 30, 2017
Blaney, Gordon H. of Quincy, died May 30, 2017.
Gordon adored his family and friends, especially his late wife Donna. He was very involved in the community, including a member of the IBEW Local 103, a volunteer and board member for Mass Hockey and Quincy Youth Hockey, and in 2008 was inducted in the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame. Gordon...
Rosemary O. Mcdonald
May 30, 2017
McDonald, Rosemary O. (Owens) of Weymouth, died May 30, 2017.
Rosemary worked at Archbishop Williams High School for over 15 years. Throughout her life she was proud to serve her community as the first chairwoman for the Department of Public Works, coaching soccer and teaching CCD. What Rosemary enjoyed most in life was spending time with her grandchildren and being...
Kathryn M. “Kathy” Devin
May 30, 2017
Devin, Kathryn “Kathy” of Quincy, died May 30, 2017.
Kathy was born in Boston and attended South Boston High School. Kathy loved going walking, spending time at the beach and being with her grandchildren.
Wife of the late Bernard J. Devin. Daughter of the late Owen A. and Louise Quilty. Mother of Eileen M. Tait and her husband Roger of...
John R. Deady, Jr.
May 29, 2017
John R. Deady, Jr. of Weymouth, died May 29, 2017 at the age of 49.
John worked as a computer repair specialist. He was a talented guitar player and enjoyed cooking. He was kind and gentle and enjoyed helping neighbors and friends.
Loving son of Ruth Ann (Deady) Parker and her husband Steven Parker of Weymouth and the late John...
Charles E. Colby
May 29, 2017
Charles Edwin Colby died suddenly on May 29, 2017 at 84 years old.
He was born in Tilton, New Hampshire, the only child of Evelyn and Richard Colby. He graduated from North Quincy High School in 1951, and attended Chamberlayne Jr. College before being drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in France, where he worked as an...
Arthur J. Gillis Jr.
May 29, 2017
Gillis, Arthur J., “Joe” Jr. of Quincy, passed away May 29, 2017 at the age of 75.
Joe was born in Quincy and was a lifelong resident. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for many years for the MA State Lottery as the Director of Human Resources. Joe also worked as a Fundraising Consultant for many...
Donna Marie Trosper
May 28, 2017
Trosper, Donna Marie of Abington, passed away on May 28, 2017.
Donna was a Day Care Aide for many years. She always enjoyed watching her soap operas and loved her vacations with her family, especially to Jamaica. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew her.
Daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Trosper. Loving sister of Denise...
Frances Puliafico
May 28, 2017
Frances Puliafico (DiNatale) of Braintree, died May 28, 2017 at the age of 100.
Frances was born in Sicily, Italy and moved to the U.S when she was 13. She enjoyed knitting and was a great cook. For several years she volunteered her time helping disabled children. Most of all, Frances cherished her role as a grandmother and great grandmother.
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Roberta D. Milner
May 27, 2017
Milner, Roberta D. (Deavers) of Hull, MA (formerly of Dallas, TX, Warren, OH and Bethel, OH), passed away May 27, 2017.
Roberta worked as a Chaplain for many years. She received her Associates Degree in Theology from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. Roberta was a spirit filled and a devoted follower of who loved sharing her...
Julie A. Mcgrath
May 27, 2017
McGrath, Julie A. of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy and Sharon, died suddenly May 27, 2017.
Julie was most proud of being a mother to Melanie and grandmother to Savannah. She was passionate about riding her motorcycle and loved the feeling of the wind in her face. Julie enjoyed walking along the beach, trips to the Cape and spending time with...
Janet A. Sharry
May 27, 2017
Janet (Bryant) Sharry, 83, of Quincy passed away on May 27, 2017 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center.
Janet was born on July 1, 1933 in Boston and was raised and lived most of her life in the Merrymount neighborhood of Quincy. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1951 and was a homemaker until her children were grown. She...
Wilfrid D. Sampson
May 27, 2017
Sampson, Wilfrid D. of Abington, formerly of Braintree, Centerville, and Lexington, passed away on May 27, 2017.
Born in Everett, a son of the late Joseph and Alvina (Goyette) Sampson, he was a manager for many years for the New England Telephone Company. Wilfrid enjoyed golfing, travelling, square dancing, and working for Meals On Wheels in Centerville. He was a...
John G. “Jack The Marine” Baumeister, Jr.
May 27, 2017
Mr. John G., “Jack the Marine” Jr. Baumeister, of Cohasset, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on May 27, 2017, surrounded by his family and treasured Charlotte.
Beloved son of the late John and Delores Baumeister.
Loving brother of Julia Baumeister of Quincy, Kenneth Baumeister of Weymouth, Kevin Baumeister of Hull, Linda Baumeister-McLaughlin and her husband, Kevin, of Milton, Susan Abbott...
Eleanor T. Cefali
May 26, 2017
Eleanor T. Cefali (Pellegrino) of Weymouth, died May 26, 2017 at the age of 97.
Eleanor grew up in Utica, NY. She was a great cook and a woman of strong faith with a devotion to the rosary. Her life was about home and family.
She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Cefali. Loving mother of Marianna Cefali...
Robert A. Pimentel
May 25, 2017
Robert A. Pimentel of Quincy, passed away May 25, 2017.
Robert had a love for the ocean which contributed to his lifelong residency in Squantum. He took many trips with his beloved wife, Lois, to Cape Cod and Marco Island. He was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Local 534,...
William F. Ridge
May 25, 2017
William F. Ridge of Quincy, died May 25, 2017.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Boston Edison for over 40 years and was a proud friend of Bill W. and very involved with AA. Bill was a simple man who loved his nieces and nephews and was a great uncle...
Sean P. Reilly
May 25, 2017
Hull resident Sean P. Reilly died May 25. He was 49.
A 1985 Hull High graduate, Sean was a talented finish carpenter who took great pride in his work and helped many family members with home projects. Sean found comfort in the solitude of Nantasket Beach. He loved the music of the 1970s, mostly due to his older sisters’ influence....
Mary K. (Lynsky) Brennan
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Mary K. (Lynsky) Brennan, of Weymouth, passed away on May 25, 2017.
Mary was born In Boston, a daughter of the late Mark and Elizabeth (Reidy) Lynsky, Sr. and was a graduate of Carney Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked for many years at both V.A. Hospital in Boston and in private care. She enjoyed reading, cards, crosswords,...
Ivy D. (Coates) Gay
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Ivy D. (Coates) Gay, of Weymouth, passed away on May 25, 2017.
Ivy was a volunteer for many years at her church at the bakery table and was head of the flower club. She was a member of the Electro Switch 25 year club which took many field trips that she enjoyed.
Husband of the late Robert Gay. Loving...