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Paul G. Rooney
Apr 19, 2017
Rooney, Paul G. of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2017.
Paul was a proud Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked for over 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service. In his retirement Paul loved spending time with family at his summer home in Plymouth. He will be greatly missed...
Irving Shubert
Apr 19, 2017
Irving Shubert of Randolph, died April 19, 2017. The beloved husband of 32 years to Cheryle (Mayo) Shubert of Randolph. Cherished father of Joseph Shubert of Randolph, Timothy Shubert of Middleboro, Anthony Shubert of Hudson and the late Keri Ann Shubert. Brother of Gloria Parker and Martin Shubert both of Dorchester and the late Sidney, Anita, Stewart, Sheldon, Roberta, Allen...
Francis G. Ryan, Jr.
Apr 19, 2017
Ryan, Francis G., Jr. “Frank” “Doc” of Norwell, formerly of Hingham, died April 19, 2017.
Beloved husband of Mary M. (Taylor) Ryan of Norwell. Loving father of Suzanne Ryan O’Leary and her husband David of Kingston, Francis G. Ryan, III of Hingham, and Shawn P. Ryan and his wife Kristen of CT. Cherished brother to Grace Miller of FL,...
James Keenan
Apr 18, 2017
James Keenan of Weymouth, died April 18, 2017 with his family by his side.
Jim was born and raised in South Boston, after marrying the love of his life, Eleanor Freyer, they moved to Weymouth to raise their family. Jim worked for the Weymouth Fire Dept. as clerk for the Deputy Chief in 1977 and became Personal Confidential Secretary for...
John Robert “Bob” Mcgrory
Apr 17, 2017
John Robert (Bob) McGrory, of South Weymouth, MA, died on April 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on April 8, 1925 and is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanne (Davis). He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen McGrory (2011) and survived by his son, Jack McGrory and his wife Una of La Jolla, CA;...
Nancy M. Desario
Apr 17, 2017
DeSario, Nancy M. of Abington, passed away on April 17, 2017.
Beloved mother of Lisa R. Tamasco and her husband, Peter Flynn, and Christina Tamasco all of Marshfield. Nana of Daniel and Peter Longtime partner of Tom Lounsbury of Abington. Daughter of the late Frank and Rose DeSario. Sister of Marie DeSario of Canton, Julia Gatto, of Naples, FL, Joanne...
David L. Hardy
Apr 16, 2017
Hardy, David L.,age 70, of Hingham, formerly of Hyde Park and Greenville, ME, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday morning, April 16, 2017.
Family was the foundation of David’s life and music kept him centered. He worked as an elementary school teacher for the Boston Public Schools for 37 years. David enjoyed sailing, reading, live music,...
Yvonne E. Gillis
Apr 16, 2017
Yvonne E. Gillis passed away peacefully this beautiful Easter morning after 4 days of hospice care. She was surrounded by family.
Born in 1925 in Brussels Belgium she spent important parts of her youth under German occupation. After the war, while in Brussels, she met and married Kenneth Gillis of 44 Essex Street in Weymouth. They promptly returned to Weymouth...
Father Arthur M. Calter
Apr 16, 2017
Father Calter, Arthur M. of Boston, passed away April 16, 2017.
Father Calter was born in Brookline. He attended St. Bonaventure and St. John’s Seminary in Brighton. He served as a parish priest in Braintree, Needham, and Milton before joining the Army in 1966. He served for 10 years as an Army Chaplain, including 2 years in Vietnam. Father...
Beatrice A. Fraser
Apr 16, 2017
Beatrice A. Fraser (Ruddy) of Abington, formerly of Dorchester and Roxbury, died April 16, 2017 at the age of 70.
Beatrice worked for Boston Medical Center for 30 years as an office manager most recently in the ophthalmology department. She enjoyed traveling in her retirement.
Daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Ruddy, formerly of Clonmany, Donegal, Ireland. She was...
John D. Burke
Apr 15, 2017
John D Burke of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester/South Boston, died April 15, 2017.
As a 16 year resident of Granite Place in Quincy, John was known for his volunteer work at his complex and throughout Quincy/Boston. His efforts brought him recognition from the Quincy City Council, Quincy Police Department and the Quincy Council of Aging. John was a proud recipient...
Maureen D’Arcy
Apr 15, 2017
Maureen D’Arcy nee Mullen, a native of Lettermore, Co. Galway, Ireland passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017. Maureen had been a resident of Quincy for the last 40 years before that residing in Dorchester, MA. Daughter of the late Kathleen (Connolly) Mullen and Colm Mullen.
Maureen leaves behind her adoring husband, Gerard D’Arcy (Dudd) her children Maura and her...
Mrs. Marguerite T. “Rita” Murphy
Apr 15, 2017
Mrs. Marguerite T. (Cadigan) “Rita” Murphy, of Canton, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on April 15, 2017.
Rita was born and raised in Jamaica Plain were she was the class president of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1947. She was a resident of North Weymouth and a communicant at St. Jerome’s Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed...
Edward G. Gill, Jr.
Apr 15, 2017
Mr. Edward G. Gill, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away on April 15, 2017 at the age of 83.
Ed was a proud Korean War veteran, serving with the United States Army. For many years he worked in the shipbuilding industry as a supervisor and project manager for Bethlehem Steel, General Dynamics, and the East Boston Shipyard. He was very...
Richard A. Marcella
Apr 15, 2017
Marcella, Richard A. (Ricky) of Hull, died April 15, 2017.
Richard’s family was the focal point of his existence. He adored his grandchildren, children and especially his loving wife of 47 years, Janice. A lifelong resident of Hull, Richard worked for the MBTA and also as a Bail Commissioner for the Hingham District Court. He enjoyed living by the...
Pamela M. Banfield
Apr 13, 2017
Pamela M. Banfield (Saint) of Weymouth, passed away on April 13, 2017.
Born in 1949 in Boston MA, Pam’s family moved to Weymouth in her early years. Pam earned her Bachelors Degree from Boston State College, spent many years working as a teacher and supervisor at H&R Block and later as a bookkeeper for South Shore Stars. Pam loved...
Marshall F. O’Hanley
Apr 13, 2017
Marshall F. O’Hanley, a lifetime resident of Weymouth, died April 13, 2017 at the age of 66.
Marshall worked as an iron worker for Local 7. He was a longtime member of the Weymouth Elks and Weymouth Eagles where he had many friends.
He was the brother of Barbara Zoslow and husband Stanley of AZ, Robert K. O’Hanley of Weymouth...
Flora Depasca
Apr 13, 2017
DePasca, Flora “Auntie Flo” (Vertullo) of Quincy, passed away April 13, 2017.
Flo was born in East Boston and spent many years living in Brighton, North Andover, and more recently, Quincy. Family was everything to Flo. She loved to travel around the world with her husband, Vincent. She spent time as a woman’s leader in the Knights of Columbus...
Peter P. Mclaughlin
Apr 12, 2017
Mr. Peter P. McLaughlin, of Abington, passed away on April 12, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was a very passionate and loving man who enjoyed life… especially passionate about his family, friends and cooking. He was adored and loved by all. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him. Beloved father of Leesa M. McLaughlin,...
Helen G. Forrester
Apr 12, 2017
Helen G. Forrester (Kenney) of Weymouth, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died April 12, 2017 at the age of 96.
Helen’s faith was a central part of her life and she was a communicant of St. Jerome Church in Weymouth for 69 years. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jerome School where she enjoyed playing Bingo. She devoted...
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