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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Nancy Lynne Stidstone
Sep 27, 2024
Nancy Lynne (Carlson) Stidstone, 71, of Middleboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Nancy was born on May 28, 1953, in Dorchester, to Roy Nathaniel Carlson and Ellen Agatha (Bellew) Carlson. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1971. While...
Joseph M. Tonely
Sep 26, 2024
Joseph M. Tonely, of Harpswell, Maine, formerly of Braintree and Norwell, passed away on September 26, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Tonely.
Joe was the cherished brother of Eleanor Correia and her late husband Frank of Wrentham; Elizabeth Doughty and her husband Bruce of East Boothbay, Maine; and Laura Gibbons and partner Bill of Ossippe,...
Nancy A. Delahunt
Sep 26, 2024
Nancy Ann Delahunt, an adored sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 26, 2024 at the age of 63, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Nancy was a proud graduate of Norwell High School and went on to further her education at Providence College. Throughout her...
Martin Connor
Sep 26, 2024
Connor, Martin of Quincy, died September 26, 2024.
Martin was born in Treanmanagh, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Ireland and moved to the US in 1952. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. He was a hard worker for 40 years at Sears and Roebuck and at the Irish Rover, where he made...
Craig David Allen
Sep 25, 2024
Craig David Allen of Quincy, passed away suddenly at the age of 68 on September 25, 2024. Craig was born in Inglewood, California, but moved to Massachusetts where he started his life. Craig lived in Quincy and Weymouth throughout the years. Later in life he met his forever friend Donna and they started a family. His daughter Carle was his...
Robert L. Smith
Sep 25, 2024
Robert Lawrence Smith of Braintree, originally from Weymouth, passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 25, 2024 at the age of 80. He leaves a wife, Irene, of Abington, and two daughters, Jamee (Smith) Downes of Hingham and her husband, Jim, and Lisa Smith of Kennebunk, Maine.
Robert, known to his family and friends as “Bob,” was a graduate...
Elaine M. DeCosta
Sep 25, 2024
Elaine M. DeCosta, a cherished educator, and devoted community servant, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. Born and raised in Dorchester, Elaine later settled in North Weymouth, where she became a beloved figure in the local community. Her life was marked by a dedication to learning, teaching, and volunteering, which left an indelible impact on the lives of many.
Elaine's...
Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski
Sep 23, 2024
Chief of Police; Korean War Veteran; Patriot
MGySgt and Chief Joachim-Ingo “Ski” Borowski, 89, of Hingham died on September 23rd, 2024.
He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Elizabeth “Betty” (Berry) Borowski.
In addition to his wife, his survivors include three children, Karen McCarthy and her husband, Richard, of Plymouth, Richard Borowski of Hingham, and Kevin Borowski and his wife, Judi,...
Collette Murphy
Sep 23, 2024
Murphy, Collette (O’Connor) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 23, 2024 after a brief illness.
As a dedicated stay-at-home mom, Collette poured her heart into raising her three children, nurturing them with an abundance of love and care that extended to all who knew her.
Collette's home was the heart of her world, and her passion...
Beverly Dwyer
Sep 23, 2024
Dwyer, Beverly (Stearns) of Weymouth, passed away on September 23, 2024. She was 95.
Her life was a tapestry of vibrant experiences, woven with the threads of adventure, sportsmanship, and an unwavering zest for life. Beverly's journey began 95 years ago, and throughout those cherished years, she embraced life's offerings with an open heart and a smile that could light up...
Meredyth Beattie
Sep 23, 2024
Meredyth Beattie, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2024. She grew up in Quincy, later settling in Weymouth.
Meredyth pursued her education with determination, earning her Bachelor's Degree and setting the stage for a life of continuous learning and service. Meredyth's professional journey was marked by her long-standing tenure at Carney Hospital and Boston...
Elaine B. Daly
Sep 23, 2024
Elaine (McDonough) Daly, 73, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23rd, after a brief yet tough battle with cancer.
Born on September 28th, 1950, in Boston, MA, to Julia "Sis" McDonough and Henry McDonough, Elaine grew up in a home full of love and endless stories alongside her two brothers, Craig and Paul in South Boston. She shared countless...
Elizabeth "Parker" Gaidimas
Sep 22, 2024
Elizabeth “Parker” Gaidimas died on September 22, 2024 in New York City. She was born on November 18, 1996 in Turin, Italy. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Joan of Bonita Springs, FL; sister, Madeleine of Chicago, IL; brother, John of Hoboken, NJ; grandmother, Mary Diggins of Norwell, MA; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her beloved dog,...
Sandra M. Myrer
Sep 21, 2024
Sandra Myrer,78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2024.
Known for her strength and resilience, she worked at Walmart for 15 years, building strong connections with her coworkers and community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. Myrer, and her son, Robert Howland. Sandra is survived by her children, Pamela Hutchinson, David Myrer, and Rinda Hobbs...
Lillian Doris (Scarpelli) Roy
Sep 21, 2024
Lillian D. Roy of Weymouth, MA died peacefully at the South Shore Hospital on Saturday, September 21, 2024, the day after her 95 th birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger L. Roy, a life-long resident of Weymouth, MA, born there on September 20, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Dorick and Frances (Falina) Scarpelli,...
Joseph P. McDonough
Sep 21, 2024
Joseph Patrick McDonough (75) of Plainville, Massachusetts, passed away on September 21, 2024. Joseph was born on Christmas Eve,1948, in Dorchester, MA, to John McDonough and Carolyn Vitagliano. He was the President of his graduating class at Quincy High School in 1966 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Joseph later became a licensed electrician and built a...
William John "Bill" Hamel
Sep 21, 2024
William John “Bill” Hamel, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Quincy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. He was 82.
Bill was born in Boston on September 10, 1942, and was the son of the late Stephen Charles and Margaret (Welch) Hamel. He was raised in North Quincy, attended local schools, and...
Norma A. Powers
Sep 20, 2024
Norma A. Powers of Quincy passed away peacefully at age 91 on September 20, 2024.
Norma loved her family and her New England heritage.
She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Powers, loving mother to James of Quincy, and to Brian and his wife Karen of Holbrook. Devoted and loving Nana to Liana and her husband Michael, and to...
Dawn Marie (Cavanagh) Connaughton
Sep 20, 2024
Dawn Marie (Cavanagh) Connaughton, of Quincy, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was 60.
Dawn was born in Boston on June 22, 1964, and was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Mary Doris (Morrissey) Cavanagh. She was raised in Dorchester, attended local schools and graduated from Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School....
Joan Christine (Bland) Tucci
Sep 20, 2024
Joan Christine (Bland) Tucci of Cape Cod, passed away peacefully in Weymouth on September 20th, 2024. She was 88. Joan is survived by her husband Donald Tucci of Weymouth. They were married for 67 years. She is survived by her children; Rosalie & her husband Oded Peri, Marie & her husband Charlie Nagle, Paul Tucci, and Carl Tucci.
Joan is lovingly...