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Mary Ann Wiggin

Mary Ann Wiggin

Feb 22, 2017

Wiggin, Mary Ann of Weymouth, died February 22, 2017.

Mary Ann worked in the security department of Walmart in Weymouth for over 15 years where she was blessed with many friends. 

Loving sister of Raymond Wiggin and his wife Sandy of NH. Cherished aunt of Jason Wiggin, Rachel McDermott and Jared Wiggin. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...

Mary V. “Ginnie” Bimmler

Mary V. “Ginnie” Bimmler

Feb 22, 2017

Mary Virginia “Ginnie” (Harrington)  Bimmler,  a longtime Squantum and South Yarmouth resident, most recently at Atria, Marina Bay, died peacefully on February 22, 2017.The beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Bimmler. Loving mother of  Paul J. Bimmler of Squantum and his late wife Mariellen, Mary Yacobian and her husband Ara of Framingham, Joanne Dalabon and her husband, Thomas  of...

Margaret M. Gaughran

Margaret M. Gaughran

Feb 21, 2017

Gaughran, Margaret (Hamill) of Quincy, formerly Roslindale, died February 21, 2017.  

Peg loved her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed gambling, bingo, trips to Foxwoods, golf, and traveling. She loved music and singing, often going to piano bars to perform with her friends. Peg worked as a longtime bookkeeper for different businesses...

Ann R. Handrahan

Ann R. Handrahan

Feb 21, 2017

HANDRAHAN, Ann R. Of Hingham, died peacefully at Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham at age 86 on February 21, 2017. She was surrounded by all seven of her children after a recent period of failing health. 

Ann was the youngest child of Francis and Anna (Webb) Rogers, a family with deep roots in Hingham, MA. Ann attended the...

Angelina M. Dulski

Angelina M. Dulski

Feb 20, 2017

Angelina M. Dulski, 88, passed away on February 20, 2017 after a brief illness.

She was born August 26, 1928 in Belmont. She was a longtime resident of South Boston before moving to Weymouth over 26 years ago. Prior to her retirement she worked as a nurse’s aide for the Marian Manor in South Boston.

She was the devoted wife...

Catherine A. Dewey

Catherine A. Dewey

Feb 19, 2017

Dewey, Catherine A. (Scanlon) of Quincy, died February 19, 2017.

Catherine Dewey was a teacher. Her lessons taught by the way she lived her life. Her work was well beyond the normal, it came from a higher plane, and innate awareness of persons humanity. 

These are some of her lessons. Try to be kind and tolerant of everyone. Don’t...

Donna Mcdonough

Donna Mcdonough

Feb 19, 2017

Donna (Ravida) McDonough, of Weymouth, died suddenly February 19, 2017 at the age of 65.

She was the wife of the late Thomas McDonough. Daughter of the late Isabel (Gifford) and Dominic Ravida. Loving mother of  Karen McDonough of Dorchester, Thomas McDonough of Weymouth, and the late Catherine McDonough. Devoted grandmother of Amanda, John, Michael, Tayla, Tristan, Brianna, Brittany; and...

Michael J. Shaughnessy

Michael J. Shaughnessy

Feb 19, 2017

Shaughnessy, Michael J. of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, originally from County Galway, Ireland, died February 19, 2017.

The beloved husband of 54 years to the late Catherine P. Shaughnessy. Loving father of Bryan Shaughnessy and his wife Tricia of Braintree, Kevin Shaughnessy and his wife Christine of Norwood and Michael G. Shaughnessy of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather to Meaghan, Caitlan, Brendan,...

John “Tom” Mullaney

John “Tom” Mullaney

Feb 19, 2017

Mullaney, John “Tom” of Quincy, died February 19, 2017.  

Above all things, Tom Mullaney loved three things in his life; his family, youth sports, and his beloved City of Quincy.  He loved his family with his entire heart and was fortunate to spend his later years as the proud grandfather of his only grandson Michael.  He was a fixture...

Douglas T. “Doug” Holmes

Douglas T. “Doug” Holmes

Feb 18, 2017

Douglas T. Holmes, a native of Barnstable who spent most of his adult life in Dover, Mass., died Feb. 18 after a lengthy illness.

He was the son of Vivian Souza of Hingham, Mass. and the late Cecil Holmes. He was 62 years old.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Holmes of Leominster, Mass. and...

George M. Whelan

George M. Whelan

Feb 18, 2017

Whelan, George M. of Hingham formerly of Bedford, New York, died February 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. 

George worked as an executive for IBM for many years before his retirement.  He was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed reading, puzzles and playing bridge.  George’s main passion in life was his family and spending time with those he...

Mrs. Mary E. (Levangie) Davidson

Mrs. Mary E. (Levangie) Davidson

Feb 18, 2017

Mrs. Mary E. (Levangie) Davidson, of Weymouth, passed away on February 18, 2017.

Mary was a Bus Driver for many years for the Weymouth School Department.

Loving mother of  Cheryl  A. MacKinnon and her wife, Candace Lynch, of Warwick, R.I., Thomas M. Avery and his wife, Deborah, of Holbrook, Robert J. Avery and his wife, Deborah, of Columbus, Ohio, and...

Frederick G. Baranow

Frederick G. Baranow

Feb 18, 2017

Frederick G. Baranow, of Weymouth, formerly of North Quincy and Boston, died February 18, 2017 at the age of 93.

Fred proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a telephone engineer for the phone company for many years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. An adventurer, Fred enjoyed traveling. Among his adventures...

Robert P. Swanson

Robert P. Swanson

Feb 17, 2017

Swanson, Robert P.”Swanny” of Quincy, died February 17, 2017. 

Robert was most proud of his wife Patricia and their 45 year marriage.  They traveled the world together. An adventurous soul, and he enjoyed meeting new people from around the world.  His trips took him to Latin America, Spain, Fiji, just to name a few.  Somewhat of a renaissance man...

John J. Byrne

John J. Byrne

Feb 17, 2017

Byrne, John J. of Quincy, orginally of Brighton and South Boston, passed away February 17, 2017 after a brief illness. 

John graduated from the Christopher Columbus High School in Boston and later attended The University of Dayton Ohio where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. John enjoyed golf, attending operas, and classical music performances. He was an avid self taught...

Irving A. Rachstein

Irving A. Rachstein

Feb 17, 2017

Rachstein, Irving A. of Hingham, died suddenly, after a brief illness on February 17, 2017. 

Irving’s family brought him great joy and he was especially proud of his son Anthony.  He was an amazing father and shared wonderful memories with his son, many of which occurred on their family vacations.  Irving loved his Boston sports teams but had a...

Donald T. “Don” Tracey

Donald T. “Don” Tracey

Feb 17, 2017

Mr. Donald “Don” Tracey, 84, of Weymouth, with family and friends by his side, passed away from complications of a stroke after a long, hard-fought battle on February 17,2017. Don was born December 28,1932 in Boston, and grew up in Mission Hill. Don attended Boston Tech High School and Northeastern University. Don married his high school sweetheart, Jane Mc Grath...

Ruth M. Gulick

Ruth M. Gulick

Feb 16, 2017

Gulick, Ruth M. (Wolfe) of Scituate, MA and Sarasota, FL, passed away February 16, 2017. 

Ruth was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska Omaha and graduated near the top of her class with a Bachelor’s Degree. She was a sales and marketing executivefor many years. Ruth was a very successful woman, spending many years with...

Mary J. Penella

Mary J. Penella

Feb 16, 2017

Penella, Mary J. (Bottini) of Quincy, died February 16, 2017. 

Beloved wife of the late Michael W. Penella.  Loving mother of Barbara Segadelli and her late husband Francis of Quincy, Michael W. Penella, Jr. and his wife Annette of Weymouth, Richard Penella of Quincy and John Penella and his wife Marianne of Marshfield. Devoted grandmother of Stephanie Segadelli, David...

Kathleen R. Ladny

Kathleen R. Ladny

Feb 16, 2017

Ladny, Kathleen R. (Cipullo) Kay of Hingham, passed away February 16, 2017.

Kay was born in Dorchester, later residing in Weymouth. Kay retired from Carney Hospital in 1984, working for many years as a bookkeeper. Kay was the past president of The St. Brendans Church Guild and was also a longtime volunteer at Carney Hospital and South Shore Hospital. Kay...

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