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George C. Pappas

George C. Pappas

May 14, 2016

Pappas, George C., longtime resident of Hingham, died May 14, 2016.

George was born on March 4, 1934 in Vassara, Sparti, Greece. He worked as a civil engineer for the State of MA for over 20 years, retiring just last year. He previously worked for Stone & Webster. George was an active parishioner of St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church. He...

Andrew T. Cunningham

Andrew T. Cunningham

May 13, 2016

Cunningham, Andrew T. of Milton, died May 13, 2016. 

Andrew loved his family, especially his sister Kayla and nana Teresa. He was a graduate of Milton High and playing the guitar was his passion in life. While enjoying Zeppelin, the Doors, Morrison & more, he also enjoyed his classic literature and foreign languages. He loved the outdoors, especially camping....

Rita M. O’Brien

Rita M. O’Brien

May 13, 2016

O’Brien, Rita M. (Melchione) of Quincy, died May 13, 2016. 

Rita was raised in the West End and graduated from Girls High School. In her earlier years, Rita worked for Dee Dees as a cook and later at Pneumatic Scale. Rita enjoyed reading, cooking for her family and was a member of the Mother of Twins club..  She will...

James M. Mitchell

James M. Mitchell

May 11, 2016

James M. Mitchell of Freetown, formerly of Brockton, died suddenly May 11, 2016 at the age of 61.

Loving father of Gregory Mitchell and Kerry Anne Mitchell, both of Freetown. Son of the late John and Janina Mitchell. Former husband of Denise (Daley) Mitchell. Family and friends were the focus of Jim’s life. He was a passionate music fan and...

Janet Lucille Maher

Janet Lucille Maher

May 11, 2016

Janet Lucille (Cole) Maher of Weymouth died May 11, 2016 at the age of 88. 

Janet was born in Ayer on December 27, 1927.  She was raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. On February 18, 1950, she married Richard “Dick” Maher of Wakefield, 96, her true love, and they had a long and happy life together. ...

William A. Maloney

William A. Maloney

May 10, 2016

Maloney, William A. of Quincy, died unexpectedly on May 10, 2016.  

William most recently worked for the T as an electrician and was a member of the Electrical Union, Local 103 for many years. He was a life member of Town River Yacht Club and enjoyed spending time on his boat.  William could also be found riding his motorcycle...

Frederic K. Frazier

Frederic K. Frazier

May 9, 2016

Frederic K.  Frazier of Hull, died May 9, 2016. The beloved husband of Patricia (Gould) Frazier of Hull. Loving father of Fred (Joanne) Frazier of Scituate, Janet (Peter) McDonald of Abington, Lynda (Andy) Monahan of Rockland, Julie (Bill) Reid of Scituate, Tom (Karen) Goggin of TN, Lisa (Karl) Bond of NH, Joanne (Scott) Crawford of Rockland and Susie (Dan) O’Gara...

Paul G. Mcmillen

Paul G. Mcmillen

May 8, 2016

 Paul G. McMillen, of South Boston, formerly of Quincy, died suddenly on May 8, 2016.

Beloved son of the late Paul P. and Margaret T. (Newton) McMillen. Loving father of Shaun, Emily Rose, and Claire McMillen. Brother of Janice O’Donnell of Quincy, Donna Harty and her, husband, Mark, of Whitman, John McMillen, and his wife, Erin, of Quincy, Peggy-Ann Murray...

Margaret M. Stratton

Margaret M. Stratton

May 8, 2016

Stratton, Margaret M. (Savoie) of Braintree, died May 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 99.  

Margaret devoted her life to caring for those around her.  She worked her entire life in various careers but always loved what she did.  Margaret was a woman of many talents and enjoyed oil painting, gardening, cooking and...

Jennie Belcher

Jennie Belcher

May 7, 2016

Belcher, Jennie (Lang), lifelong resident of Weymouth, passed away, May 7, 2016. 

Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Harry C. Belcher.  Loving mother of Alan Belcher and his wife Carol of Plymouth and the late David A. Belcher and Bruce K. Belcher. Dear sister of the late Daniel S. Lang, Matthew R. Lang and Catherine Burton. Loving...

Catherine P. Flaherty

Catherine P. Flaherty

May 7, 2016

Flaherty, Catherine P. (Sheehan) of Braintree, died May 7, 2016.

Catherine was devoted to her children, grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, her neighbors, colleagues and friends. Catherine had a unique way of fostering individual relationships with so many people. She loved to travel throughout Europe with many of her friends and visit with relatives in Ireland. Kay loved her long...

Douglas P. Morrill Jr.

Douglas P. Morrill Jr.

May 7, 2016

Morrill, Douglas P., Jr. of Quincy, died May 7, 2016.

Douglas was a member of the Greatest Generation. He was born in Brookline, Mass. Raised in Quincy and died at the age of 91 years old surrounded by the love, comfort and dignity of his devoted family. 

Beloved husband of 68 years to his late wife Frances (Marrocco) Morrill,...

Judith M. Brown

Judith M. Brown

May 7, 2016

Brown, Judith M. (Crawford) of Quincy, passed away May 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  

Judy adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time in her pool. She worked as a monitor on a special needs bus for Quincy Public Schools for over 20 years and also worked in the cafeteria at Merrymount Elementary...

Scylena M. Kelly

Scylena M. Kelly

May 6, 2016

Kelly, Scylena M. of Quincy, died May 6, 2016.  

Scylena was the most gracious, loving, caring person. A loving sister, aunt, cousin, and great aunt. She loved all of her nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was born in Roxbury, MA and was the last surviving member of 6 siblings of the Kelly’s. She went to college...

Malcolm H. Webster

Malcolm H. Webster

May 6, 2016

Webster, Malcolm H. of Sagamore, died May 6, 2016.  

Son of the late Arthur and Emily (Duffy) Webster. Loving brother of Lois Jordan of Quincy, Paul Webster of Upton, and the late Janet Norton, Miriam Downing, Barbara Rose, and Phyllis Fahey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Malcolm’s family would like to give a special thank you...

Beverly A. Marquis

Beverly A. Marquis

May 6, 2016

Marquis, Beverly A. (Mulkern) of Pembroke, passed away after a long illness on May 6, 2016. Beverly received loving care by the wonderful staff at Webster Park. An avid Red Sox fan, Beverly also loved to go out to eat and shop. Beverly’s family was the cornerstone of her life. Beloved wife of the late John R. Marquis Sr. Cherished...

Richard M. Hudson

Richard M. Hudson

May 5, 2016

Hudson, Richard M. of Wrentham, died May 5, 2016.

Richard attended the Cardinal Cushing Center. He was a happy man, always smiling and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed music and going out to eat. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Our thanks to the wonderful staff at Wrentham for the exceptional care and...

Michael Shields

Michael Shields

May 5, 2016

Shields, Michael of Quincy,  originally from Banbridge, Co. Down, Ireland died May 5, 2016 surrounded by his family.  The beloved husband of 50 years to  Catherine C. “Chris” (Healy) Shields of Quincy. Loving father of Denise O’Keefe and her husband Kevin of Kingston, Sean Shields and his wife Debbie and Michael Shields and his wife Kathy  all of Hanover, Martin...

James J. Butts

James J. Butts

May 3, 2016

James J. Butts of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, died May 3, 2016. The beloved husband of the late Mary (Curran) Butts. Loving father of  Lt. Michael F. Butts, Ret. QFD and his wife Trisha of Swansboro, NC, James W. Butts of Port Norfolk, Marianne Hemphill and her husband Paul of Marshfield, Cpt. Joseph M. Butts, Ret. Manchester NH FD., and...

John A. Schneider

John A. Schneider

May 3, 2016

Schneider, John A., longtime resident of Weymouth, died May 3, 2016.

John worked as an electrician for Mass Electric and was currently with the MBTA. He was a member of IBEW Local 103 and the Weymouth Elks. He was a skilled handyman who enjoyed working in the garage with his kids on anything with a spark plug. John enjoyed boating,...

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