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Teresa K. Barron
Feb 10, 2016
Barron, Teresa K. (Hittel) of Plymouth, died suddenly February 10, 2016.
Teresa adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them as their loving “Nana” and cooking for everyone. She also enjoyed being outdoors gardening, hiking, and snow shoeing. Teresa loved the beach, particularly Buttermilk Bay near her home in Plymouth. She was a happy and...
Mary F. Glennon
Feb 10, 2016
Mary F. Glennon (Buckley) of Hingham, formerly of North Weymouth, died February 10, 2016 at the age of 86.
Mary worked as a history teacher at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree for ten years as well as several other diocesan schools. She served as a trustee for the Tufts Library in Weymouth for 15 years and was very active...
Joanna H. Quirk
Feb 10, 2016
Joanna H. (Wenek) Quirk of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston and Randolph, passed away peacefully at the Bostonian Nursing Home, February 10, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late John J. Quirk. Loving mother of Jacqueline Vaille and her husband Steven of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of Kaylan Keddy and Brittany Vaille. Loving sister of John Wenek, Mary Wenek both of Dorchester...
Robert J. Wilson
Feb 9, 2016
Wilson, Robert J. “Bob” of Quincy formerly of South Boston died unexpectedly on February 9, 2016. The beloved fiancee of Hazel Carras of Quincy. Brother of Eleanor Medonis of Marshfield and the late Mildred Baker. Uncle of Paul Baker of Medfield, Kerrie Studley of Plymouth, Patricia Pagel of Holbrook, Linda Hayner of Marshfield and the late Joyce Albanese. Stepfather of...
Paul O’Brien
Feb 9, 2016
O’Brien, Paul F. of Hingham, formerly of Abington and Dorchester, died February 9, 2016.
Paul adored his family, especially his beloved wife of over 60 years, Helen. Being married to her was his greatest joy in life and they were inseparable. His devotion was remarkable. He had a strong work ethic and always put others before himself. In his...
James H. Ploof
Feb 8, 2016
On the evening of February 8, 2015, James Harold Ploof, of Weymouth, passed suddenly at the age of 57.
James Ploof was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Son of the late Dorothy Fitzpatrick and Harold Ploof. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen P. Cady-Ploof. Loving father to Bridget Ploof of Quincy, Kyle Ploof of Los Angeles, CA, Lyle Braaten...
Cynthia “Cindie” Berardi
Feb 8, 2016
Cynthia “Cindie” Berardi of East Bridgewater, formerly Dorchester, died February 8, 2016 at the age of 60.
Cindie was the devoted mother of Deirdre Coll and her husband Danny (Sandy, Ut), Rori, Nicole, Laci, and Gizzy Berardi (East Bridgewater). Adoring Nana to Aidan. Beloved daughter of Frances and Harry Ralston (CA) and the late Domenic Berardi (Winthrop). Loving sister of...
Martha M. Brown
Feb 8, 2016
Brown, Martha M. (Stevenson) of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury and Dorchester, died February 8, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Brown. Loving mother of Frank C. Brown, Jr and his wife Maureen of Pembroke, Jody Cammarata and her husband Michael of Revere, Michael Brown and his wife Maryellyn of Hyde Park, Paul Brown and his wife Ann of...
Pearl G. Nichols
Feb 8, 2016
Nichols, Pearl G. (Fisher) of Pembroke, died February 8, 2016.
Born and raised in Weymouth, Pearl also lived in Pembroke for 40 years. Pearl worked for many years as an inspector in a machine shop; Massa Products in Hingham. For a number of years, Pearl was active with the Weymouth Boy Scouts. Pearl loved anything to do with cats and...
Wilfred A. Sevigny, Jr.
Feb 7, 2016
Wilfred A., Jr. Sevigny, of Weymouth, died February 7, 2016. Born in Quincy, May 4, 1923.
Graduated from Weymouth High in 1941. Enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served as a metal smith aboard the USS Boise, Wiseman, Samuel Chase and Mauri as a Petty Officer 1st Class. He graduated from Burdette College. He was an audit manager for...
Michael E. Goldsmith
Feb 6, 2016
Goldsmith, Michael Edwin, age 73 of Hingham, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham on February 6, 2016 after a lengthy two decade battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Husband, father, grandfather, colleague, teacher, mentor, and friend. Beloved husband of 50 years of Suzanne (Lowndes). Loving father and grandfather of Kathleen Griffin and her...
Diane Doherty
Feb 6, 2016
Diane (Ruff) Doherty of Weymouth, died February 6, 2016.
Diane always enjoyed going shopping. The cornerstone of her life was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Beloved wife of Joseph M. Doherty. Loving mother of Theresa Doherty of Weymouth, Michael Doherty and his...
Janet Bennett
Feb 5, 2016
Bennett, Janet of Hull, died February 5, 2016.
Janet adored her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed shopping and spending time with them. She had a strong work ethic and was dedicated to her career. She had been Hull’s town clerk since 1980. She assisted her predecessor, Jack Darcy, for 12 years before being elected to the post. In...
Janet L. Dunkum
Feb 5, 2016
Janet L. (D’Ambrosia) Dunkum, of Weymouth, died February 5, 2016.
Born in Weymouth, Janet was raised and educated in Quincy before moving back to Weymouth where she has lived since 1958. She was a CCD teacher for many years at both Saint John’s in Quincy and Saint Francis Xavier Church in Weymouth and was also a Girl Scout leader. Janet...
Bartolo “Buddy” Panto
Feb 5, 2016
Panto, Bartolo “Buddy” of Quincy, died peacefully, surrounded by his family February 5, 2016 following a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Buddy retired from AA Wills where he worked for many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a proud member of Local 4 for 50 years. Buddy enjoyed gardening, puzzles and was an avid Boston sports...
Anne E. (Doyle) George
Feb 5, 2016
Anne Elizabeth (Doyle) George, 89, passed on February, 5, 2016, after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of David and Mary (Cummings) Doyle and the widow of Walter Sterling George. They were married for 49 years. She grew up and attended school in Quincy, moving to North Weymouth in 1958. She moved to North Weymouth in 1958. She is...
Joseph L. Metivier
Feb 4, 2016
Metivier, Joseph L. of Hingham, died February 4, 2016.
Joseph Lionel Metivier, was born in Brunswick, ME with a family heritage from Quebec, Canada. He was admitted to Maine Maritime Academy during his junior year in high school and graduated with a Marine engineering degree. Upon graduation he was employed by American Transport Lines and served in the Naval...
Olive E. Fuller
Feb 4, 2016
Fuller, Olive E. (McDonald) “Olivia” of Wollaston, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Frederick G. Fuller. Loving mother of Susan Felins and her husband Bill of Quincy, and Nancy Fuller and her husband John Micek of Norwell. Sister of the late Margaret McGrath, Alice McDonald, Evelyn Quirk, Neil McDonald, and Donald...
William G. Carey
Feb 4, 2016
Carey, William G. “Billy” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully, at his parents home after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 4, 2016.
Billy, above all else adored his daughters Meghan and Isabella, as well as his entire family. He was always interested in other people and could carry a conversation with all age groups. He was particularly...
Louis F. Giacchetti
Feb 4, 2016
Hingham – Louis F. Giacchetti, 78, passed away Thursday February 4, 2016. Following a brief illness.
He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara (Hannifin) Giacchetti of Hingham. Loving father of Michael Giacchetti and his wife Susan of Hingham and Vincent Giacchetti and his companion Theresa D’Alessandro of Hanover. He was a devoted papa to Jennifer LaRosa and her...