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Simone N. Koch
Jun 29, 2017
Simone (Levasseur) Koch, a pioneer in organizing in youth sports for girls in Quincy and a long-time advocate for local charities, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in North Quincy. She was 87.
Mrs. Koch created the City’s first softball league for girls in 1952 as part of the Koch Club recreation and charity organization started by her...
Richard A. Dauphinee, Sr.
Jun 28, 2017
Dauphinee, Richard A., Sr. of Fall River, passed away on June 28, 2017.
Richard was a Truck Driver for many years for Teamsters Local # 25. He enjoyed playing the drums and also played on the American Band Stand.
Beloved husband of Joyce L. (Coughlin). Father of Sandra Rice of Fall River, Jason Dauphinee and Aimee, of Pembroke, Joan Melanson,...
Henry J. Barone
Jun 26, 2017
Henry (Hank) Barone passed away June 26, 2017, in Weymouth, Mass. Beloved husband of the late Katherine “Kay” (Condit) Barone. Loving Father to the late Kenneth Barone of Hull, Faith Peterson of Swampscott, and Gil Barone of Pocasset; loving Father-in law to Candace Barone and Linda Barone. Grandfather to Tamra Masterson & her husband Jamie, Brian Knibbs & his wife...
Stephen P. Szewczyk, Jr.
Jun 26, 2017
Szewczyk, Stephen P., Jr. of Holbrook, formerly of Dorchester, died June 26, 2017.
Stevie proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He went on to have a successful career as the Chief Traffic Inspector for the City of Boston. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Beloved son of the late Stephen and Blanche Szewczyk. Loving...
Marilyn Joanne Crandall Green
Jun 26, 2017
Marilyn Joanne Crandall Green, age 87, of Norwell, Massachusetts and formerly of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away on June 26, 2017.
Marilyn was born August 10, 1929 at home on her family farm in Webster Township, Wayne County, Indiana to Noah Edward Crandall and Edith Leone (Oler) Crandall. Marilyn was originally a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), although...
William J. Miller
Jun 26, 2017
Miller, William J. “Hank” “Skippy” of Quincy, formerly of S. Boston, passed away peacefully on to eternal life surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2017 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
William’s life was balanced between his family, faith, work, and service to his country. His wife, children, grandchildren, and lifelong friends were the foremost people in his life. ...
Gertrude M. Wilson
Jun 26, 2017
Wilson, Gertrude M. (Donovan) of Quincy, passed away June 26, 2017.
Beloved daughter of the late Margaret M. (Sullivan) and Dr. Albert J. Donovan. Loving wife of the late James Wilson. Cherished mother of James Wilson and his late wife Cynthia of Marshfield, Patricia Squillante and her husband Stephen of Weymouth, Paul Wilson and his wife Sheila of Marshfield, Richard...
Joseph G. Gratta
Jun 26, 2017
Gratta, Joseph G. of Hingham, died June 26, 2017.
Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Giulia (Politano) Gratta. Loving father of Paul Gratta and his wife Lauren of Norwell, Joseph Gratta and his wife Rose of Scitaute, Mario Gratta and his wife Traci of Norwell, and Elizabeth Gratta and her former husband Andy Gilmartin of Hull. Dear brother...
Eileen Murphy
Jun 26, 2017
Hanora “Eileen” Murphy, age 87, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on June 26, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Kenneth Francis Murphy, a noted Weymouth contractor. She is survived by her children; Nancy Lewis and her husband Brian of Weymouth, daughter Patricia of Weymouth, son Kenneth and his wife Lynn of...
Mark F. Mavilia
Jun 25, 2017
Mark F. Mavilia, a lifelong resident of Braintree, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2017, due to complications of surgery. He was 39.
Mark worked in the IT Department at the Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston. He had a passion for fishing and enjoyed attending reggae music concerts. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with the love...
Andrew W. “Andy” Clifford
Jun 25, 2017
Mr. Andrew W. “Andy” Clifford, of South Weymouth, passed away on June 25, 2017.
Andy was a brave young man who confronted numerous medical challenges in his short life and who touched the hearts of all who met him. He was always concerned with the well being of others and always wanted to be loved in turn. Although Andy spent...
Dorothy A. Smith
Jun 24, 2017
Smith, Dorothy A. (Lang) of Hingham, formerly of South Boston, age 93, passed peacefully on June 24, 2017, in her daughter’s arms.
Her family was most important to Dorothy and she took great pleasure in her daughter and grand daughter’s lives. Dorothy enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. They were adventurous spirits who learned from many different cultures around...
Joseph M. Cullinan, Jr.
Jun 23, 2017
Joseph M. Cullinan, Jr., age 66 of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 23rd after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Weymouth, graduated from Weymouth High School, received his BS in Human Services and MSW from Springfield College. He was employed at the Boston Housing Authority as the Director...
Ronald F. Leary
Jun 22, 2017
Ronald F. Leary, 92, of Hingham and West Hyannisport, passed away on June 22, 2017. Born on October 28, 1924 in Weymouth, MA, he was the son of the late Michael T. and Mary (Connolly) Leary.
Ronald F. Leary is one of last surviving Marine veterans for his landing participation at Guadalcanal at age 17. Ron joined the Marines leaving...
Margaret E. Sandahl
Jun 22, 2017
Sandahl, Margaret E. “Peg” of East Weymouth went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017, after a long illness.
Peg was born on March 16, 1940, to Oliver and Elizabeth (Betty) Merrill and grew up in Wollaston. She graduated from North Quincy High School in 1957 and went on to UMass Amherst to get her bachelors degree...
Michael J. Cashman
Jun 22, 2017
Michael J. Cashman of Braintree, passed away June 22, 2017.
Michael was born in Dorchester and grew up in Weymouth. He attended Weymouth High School and graduated in the Class of 1973. Michael loved the outdoors, especially the beach. He also loved to go for walks, read and was an avid movie buff.
Son of Rita F. (Jennings) Cashman and...
Stephanie E. Stella
Jun 22, 2017
Stephanie E. Stella of Weymouth, died suddenly June 22, 2017 at the age of 26.
Stephanie was highly involved in raising funds to fight breast cancer. Her daughter was the light of her life and she loved being a mom.
Cherished daughter of Charles Stella and Cheryl Ann Papkey of Weymouth. Devoted and proud mother of Michelle Elizabeth Stella Wise....
Jeanette Pflaumer
Jun 22, 2017
Jeanette Pflaumer (Molisse), a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died June 22, 2017.
Jeanette devoted her life to her family and cherished her role as a grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy.
Beloved wife of Howard Pflaumer, Jr. Loving mother of Patricia Pflaumer of Pembroke, Donna McDonald and her husband Michael of Ashburn, VA, James Pflaumer and...
Edna M. Spillane
Jun 22, 2017
Spillane, Edna M. (Patnode) of Weymouth, 98, passed away June 22, 2017. Born in Clinton, MA to the late Charles and Selina (Montville) Patnode. Edna attended her schooling in Boston and worked in retail for over 20 years. She was the social director at the Whipple Center in Weymouth. Her family was her passion. In addition, she was a special...
Patrick J. Mcdonagh
Jun 22, 2017
Patrick J. McDonagh Sr, of Quincy, passed away June 22, 2017 after a two year battle with lung cancer surrounded by his loving family.
Patrick was born in Cnoc Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland. He was the son of Martin and Mary (Folan) McDonagh. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary (Leonard) McDonagh and six children, Mary Ann...
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