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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Claire T. Leonard
Aug 17, 2016
Leonard, Claire T. (Stanton) of Hingham, formerly of Braintree and Dorchester, died August 17, 2016 at the age of 94.
She had a great love of life, family and friends.
Wife of the late Roger J. Leonard. Loving mother of Roger J. Leonard, Jr. of Cohasset, Maureen L. Mullare of Hanover, and Stephen P. Leonard of Braintree. Devoted “Gigi” of...
Paul D. Christian
Aug 16, 2016
Christian, Paul D. of Sagamore Beach, formerly of Quincy died August 16, 2016.
Paul worked as a plumber for EM Duggan before his position as project manager at PH Mechanical. He could be found spending time relaxing in his hot tub, at the beach, gardening, cooking and enjoying life. Paul’s main passion in life was his family, especially his children...
Joan M. Leavitt
Aug 15, 2016
Joan M. (Buresh) Leavitt, of Weymouth, died at Seasons Hospice in Milton on Monday, August 15, 2016. She was 81.
Born in Boston, Joan was raised in South Boston where she graduated from the Nazareth High School. She worked for over 30 years as a receptionist with WGBH in Boston.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald J....
Barbara E. Redman
Aug 15, 2016
Redman, Barbara E. (Wentzell) of Hull, died August 15, 2016.
Barbara Ellen Redman graduated from North Quincy High School. She grew up in Brockton and Squantum, MA. She was passionate about her flowers, babies, her family and keeping a clean house. Barbara loved being current with the latest trends in fashion and hair styles. She will be dearly missed...
Paul Edward Noble, Sr.
Aug 14, 2016
Paul Edward Noble, Sr., 88, passed away in Hingham on Sunday, August 14, 2016, after a brief illness.
Paul’s life was characterized by service to his community, his love of music, the New England Patriots and most of all by his love of family, and his great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Paul was born in 1927...
Adrienne Celine (Gregory) Sykes-Jones
Aug 14, 2016
Adrienne Celine (Gregory) Sykes –Jones, of Weymouth, formerly of Allston, died at Seasons Hospice in Milton on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was 80.
She was the beloved longtime companion of Charles J. Jones and the former wife of Louis K. Sykes; the devoted mother of Steven Sykes, Michele Norton and her husband William, Shawn Sykes and his wife...
Doris L. Tansey
Aug 14, 2016
Doris L. Tansey–89, A former resident of Weymouth passed to heaven on Sunday, August 14, 2016.
Doris was the beloved wife of William A. Tansey and the loving mother of William J. Tansey and his wife Gemma of Long Beach NY, Marilyn J. Maginniss and her husband Matthew of Herndon VA, and Gregory J. Tansey and his wife Nancy...
Robert R. Kustka
Aug 14, 2016
Kustka, Robert R. of Wollaston, age 85, died August 14, 2016.
Bob loved to tell a joke and his delivery was perfect. He became endeared to all who knew him and collected many friends over the years. He was passionate about dancing, music, singing and his Boston sports teams. Bob was always one to support worthwhile charities including veterans...
Paul Edward Shea
Aug 13, 2016
Shea, Paul Edward of Weymouth, died August 13, 2016.
Paul’s family was the essence of his life and the foundation of all that was truly important to him. Paul proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean war. Always giving to others, Paul was an Organ Donor and will continue to help...
Richard D. Mann
Aug 12, 2016
Richard D. Mann, 81, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Walpole and Franklin, passed away Friday, August 12th, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Dick was brought up in Franklin, MA and graduated from Dean Academy. He attended Dartmouth College where he earned a B.A. in 1957. After serving three years as Engineering Officer on the USS Hawkins DDR...
James F. Culhane
Aug 12, 2016
Culhane, James F. of Weymouth, passed away peacefully in his home on August 12, 2016 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family.
Jim was a very thoughtful and grateful man who along with his wife Evelyn, who pre-deceased him, loved his family intensely, particularly their grandchildren, who they proudly enjoyed celebrating every moment and accomplishment. Jim served...
Marianna “Sis” Saari
Aug 12, 2016
Marianna “Sis” (Cullity) Saari of Hingham, formerly of S. Weymouth, entered into eternal life, August 12, 2016.
Former wife of Allan W. Saari of Kingston. Loving mother of Stephen Saari and his wife Karen of Atlanta, GA and Kirsten Son and her husband Leo of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of Leo, Jr., Patrick and Joshua Son all of Weymouth. Dear sister...
Alexandria S. Difazio
Aug 12, 2016
DiFazio, Alexandria S. (Nardone) “Sundy” of Quincy, formerly of Roxbury, died August 12, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Frank A. DiFazio, BPD. Loving mother of Donna McPhee and her husband, Joe, of Weymouth, Vincent DiFazio, BPD, and his wife, Margaret, of Abington, Sandra Preston and her husband, Tom, of Braintree, and the late, Frank A. DiFazio, Jr., Joanne DiFazio,...
Francis “Frank” Mccann
Aug 10, 2016
McCann, Francis Paul “Frank” of Weymouth and Hull, died August 10, 2016.
Frank loved his family, friends, and his boat. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Patriots. He served in the Army Reserves and was generous and kind to all. Frank will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Beloved husband of...
Dorothy L. Bannister
Aug 10, 2016
Bannister, Dorothy L. (Donovan) of Braintree, died August 10, 2016.
Beloved wife of 65 years to William F. Bannister of Braintree. Devoted mother of Bill Bannister and his wife, Jackie, of North Andover, Carol Fleming and her husband, Andrew, of Medford, Susan Fabbri of Andover and Bobby Bannister and his wife, Heather, of Pembroke. Loving sister of the late Frank...
Evelyn V. “Evie” Coughlan
Aug 10, 2016
Coughlan, Evelyn V. “Evie” (Moore) of Weymouth, died August 10, 2016, with her family by her side.
Evelyn was a sewing teacher at Saint Gregory’s High School in Dorchester for many years. Evelyn owned and operated Creative Bridal’s in Braintree for 23 years until her retirement. She also enjoyed music. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew...
Leah T. Calabro
Aug 9, 2016
Calabro, Leah T. of Weymouth, died August 9, 2016, accidently. She was 32.
Cherished daughter of Joseph and Shellie (Fox) Calabro of Weymouth. Loving sister of Sandra Calabro and her fiance, Kyle Fitzpatrick, of Quincy, and Angelina Calabro, and her fiance, Andrew Cardarelli, of Weymouth. Former long time partner to Brendan Lynch of Dorchester. She is also survived by many...
Albert E. “Mike” Crossman
Aug 9, 2016
Albert E. “Mike” Crossman, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died August 9, 2016 at the age of 97.
Mike was an Army combat veteran during WWII, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and was a retired member of the Pipefitters Local 537. He was an avid sailor and lifelong member of the Braintree Yacht Club.
Husband of the late...
Phyllis A. Brackley
Aug 9, 2016
Brackley, Phyllis Ann (Garfagna) of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at the age of 95 surrounded by her loving family and loving family in spirit.
She was the darling beloved wife of the late Lester M. Brackley, Jr. Loving mother to Dr. Lester M. Brackley III and his wife Donna of Middleborough and Kathleen Routhier and...
Gertrud K. Williams
Aug 8, 2016
Williams, Gertrud K. (Baumann) “Gerdi” born January 26, 1932, passed away August 8, 2016 in Hingham, MA at the age of 84.
Gertrud was the daughter of Johanna and Rudolph Baumann of Munchen, Germany. Gerdi leaves her husband of 49 years, William D. Williams of Hingham and her daughters Alexandra (Shura) Williams and Dr. Hilary (Nina) Williams. She will...