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Michael J. Pickering
Sep 30, 2016
Pickering, Michael J. of Brockton, died September 30, 2016.
Michael worked in maintenance for the VA Hospital in Brockton for many years. He had a passion for restoring and owning Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Michael also fixed and rebuilt old cars. He could always be found fixing or building whatever needed. Michael’s main passion in life was spending time with his...
Josephine M. Peter
Sep 30, 2016
Josephine M. Peter (Antonino) of Dorchester, died September 30, 2016.
Wife of the late Louis Peter. Sister of Peter Antonino of Humarock, Vincent Antonino of Roxbury, and the late Grace Puntiri, John Antonino, Rose Sassone, Daniel Antonino, Michael Antonino, Ann Griffiths, and Phyllis Cuffley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Margaret Anne Fay
Sep 30, 2016
Margaret Anne Fay (Healy) of Quincy, age 72, died peacefully in her home on September 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Margaret was born and raised in Dorchester before moving to the South Shore. She was the former administrative assistant for Burgin Platner Hurley Insurance. Church was a big part of her life and she was a member...
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Clifford
Sep 30, 2016
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Clifford of Hull MA and Fort Myers Beach FL, and formerly of Roslindale MA on September 30, 2016, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital after a brief period of failing health.
Betty was the daughter of the late Bernard “Barney” and Elizabeth “Bessie” Farren of Clonmany Donegal, Ireland. Loving sister of the late Alice M. Farren...
Marjorie T. Harrington
Sep 28, 2016
Harrington, Marjorie T. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, Chestnut Hill and Mashpee, died September 28, 2016.
Marjorie attended Jeremiah Burke High School and worked at Teredyne for many years in management as a Computer Engineer.
Marjorie is the daughter of the late Fredrick and Gertrude Harrington. Loving sister to the late Kathleen Kelley and the late Eleanor Walsh. Cherished aunt...
Paul F. Codero
Sep 28, 2016
Paul F. Codero of Quincy, died suddenly on September 28, 2016 at the age of 50.
Loving son of Barbara A. (Hassett) Codero and the late Edward T. Codero. Father of Tanya Codero of Quincy and Angela Codero of PA. Brother of Joseph McDonnell of Carver, Marlene Medeiros of GA, John McDonnell of FL, Edward Codero of Quincy, Diane...
Diane Hernon-Jones
Sep 28, 2016
Diane Hernon-Jones of Marshfield and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Quincy, died after a courageous battle with cancer on September 28, 2016. The beloved wife of 28 years to Martin Jones of Marshfield. Loving daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor (Quinn) Hernon. Cherished sister of Christine Franceschini and her late husband Remo of E. Greenwich, RI, Mary Ann...
Patricia Virginia Macedo
Sep 27, 2016
Patricia Virginia Macedo, 92, formerly of Hingham, passed away on September 27 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate, where she had been a resident for several years.
The family would like to share a special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Life Care Center for the kindness and thoughtfulness they gave to Patricia during...
Edward J. Duggan
Sep 27, 2016
Duggan, Edward J, 89, of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died September 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Edward was a proud U.S. Marine retired after 20 years of service. Tennis, reading, traveling and spending time with his family were some of Eddie’s favorite past times.
Beloved husband of 65 years to Betty (Geary) Duggan of Hingham. Son of the...
Edward Foch Callahan
Sep 27, 2016
Edward Foch Callahan of Hingham, formerly of Dedham and Jamaica Plain, passed away September 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Ed owned and operated Callahan’s Mens’ Stores in both Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Army and was the proud recipient of many military service awards and medals. He...
Joseph W. Iantosca, Jr.
Sep 27, 2016
Iantosca, Joseph W., Jr. of North Weymouth, passed away at home, September 27, 2016.
Former husband of Patricia “Tricia” A. (Riley) Iantosca of North Weymouth. Loving father of Joseph A. “Jay” Iantosca and his wife Christine of Scituate and Kristen M. Williams and her husband Gregory of Roslindale. Cherished grandfather of Patrick M. Iantosca.
Joe proudly served his...
Jean M. Macdonald
Sep 26, 2016
MacDonald, Jean M. (Forrest) “Nana” of Halifax, formerly of Weymouth, died September 26, 2016.
Jean worked as a clerk for Bradlees Warehouse for over 30 years. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, crossword puzzles and traveling to Aruba. She was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Devoted mother of Bill MacDonald and his wife Linda...
Frank A. Marciano
Sep 26, 2016
Frank A. Marciano of Hull, died September 26, 2016 at his home at the age of 79.
He was the beloved husband of the late Louise (DiVito) Marciano of Hull; loving father of Peter Marciano and his wife Ann of Hull; loving grandfather of Angela Roper and husband Daniel, Michelle Shapiro and her husband Joel, and Michael Marciano; loving...
Sandra M. Cooke
Sep 26, 2016
Cooke, Sandra M. (Smith) “Daisy” of Quincy, died September 26, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late William P. Cooke. Loving mother of Sandy M. Cooke of Quincy, Wendy K. Cooke-Paluzzi and her husband Tony of Plymouth, David P. Cooke of Quincy, Susan M. Cooke of Quincy and her boyfriend Lewis Fortin of NH, Linda B. Rheaume and her husband...
Edward “Eddie” L. Stanton
Sep 25, 2016
Stanton, Edward (Eddie) L. of Quincy, died September 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with the disease of drug and alcohol addiction.
Eddie was a lifelong resident of Quincy, he graduated North Quincy High School in 1988. He worked for the Local 67 Carpenters Union for many years. He enjoyed playing golf in his spare time and had a passion...
Gregory C. “Greg” Hawes
Sep 25, 2016
Hawes, Gregory C. “Greg” of Pembroke, died September 25, 2016.
Greg graduated from North Quincy High School and later received his Bachelors Degree from Framingham State College. He worked as a Paramedic and Firefighter for the Town of Hanover. Greg will be remembered for his positive outlook, contagious smile, large heart and his sense of humor. He will be greatly...
Grace “Eva” Dolan
Sep 25, 2016
Dolan, Grace “Eva” (Taylor), 91, residing in Queen Anne’s Nursing Home, Hingham, formerly of Abington, passed away surrounded by her loving family, September 25, 2016.
Born and raised in Duxbury, she was the daughter of the late Willard Harrison and Grace (Leathers) Taylor. Married October 1, 1950, she was the beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Dolan. Loving mother...
James J. Mcgurl, Jr.
Sep 23, 2016
McGurl, James J., Jr. of Hingham, formerly of Squantum, died September 23, 2016 at 87 due to complications with pneumonia.
James proudly served in the U.S. Army as a high speed radio operator during the Korean War. He attended Massachusetts College of Art and the Boston Architectural Center and was a noted local artist and muralist. His work adorns...
Nancy M. O’Connell
Sep 23, 2016
O’Connell, Nancy M. of E. Weymouth, passed away at home surrounded by her family September 23, 2016.
Beloved mother of Rita Powers and her husband John Shambo of Randolph and Daniel Powers and his wife Shannon of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of Savannah, D.J. and Laci. Dear sister of Rita Johns of Brookfield, MA, Robert O’Connell of Newvineyard, ME, Dorothy...
Donna R. Conroy
Sep 23, 2016
Donna R. (Morrissey) Conroy of Weymouth, died September 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna worked as a secretary for Hingham Public Schools for many years. She was fiercely devoted to her family and happiest when surrounded by those she loved, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her grace and selflessness in the face of illness,...