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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Florence M. Lookretis
Dec 25, 2015
Lookretis, Florence M. (Lookretis) of Quincy, died December 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.
Florence was born and raised in New York City and was a true “New Yorker”. She graduated from Brooklyn College with her Bachelors degree. Florence was a life long nurse working in various places in both New York and in Boston. She was a...
Alice M. Cogliano
Dec 25, 2015
Cogliano, Alice M. (Scanlon) of Quincy, died December 25, 2015.
Alice was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth in 1951 and Regis College in 1957. She worked as a dietitian consultant and was a member of the American Dietetic Association. She was a founding member, along with her husband, of the Lay Franciscan Order of St....
Rita M. (Aucoin) Macmurray
Dec 25, 2015
Rita (AuCoin) MacMurray, 70, President and founder of ACM Services and loving mother and wife, died peacefully surrounded by all of her family on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015, after fighting a year-long battle with Mesothelioma Cancer.
She was a creative artist, intelligent businesswoman, proud mother, grandmother, and a dedicated housewife. Over the years, she enjoyed teaching art, creating...
Anna F. Shea
Dec 25, 2015
SHEA, Anna F (Cronin) Of Dorchester and Quincy died December 25, 2015.
Anna was a retired employee of Verizon, originally New England Telephone Company and remained an active member of the Pioneer Organization. Anna loved to travel and took many trips as a young woman with her dear friends and later with her husband. She was dedicated to the...
Paul J. Francis
Dec 24, 2015
Francis, Paul J. of Quincy formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died December 24, 2015.
Paul was a United States Navy Veteran who served his time during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a long time employee for the United states Postal Service working as a mail handler. Paul enjoyed watching sports, especially the Boston Bruins and the New...
Eugene W. Creedon
Dec 24, 2015
Eugene W. Creedon, a proud lifelong resident of Quincy and retired Superintendent of Quincy Schools, died December 24, 2015 at the age of 80.
Eugene graduated from St. Mary’s College in NY and Boston State College. He began his career in education at Iona Prep in NY before returning home to the Quincy School System. He worked as a teacher...
Peter P. Golden
Dec 24, 2015
Golden, Peter P. of Quincy, died December 24, 2015.
Peter grew up in South Boston, where he met Dolores, his high school sweetheart, who became his wife and mother to their eight children. Peter was a member of the US Navy and served on the USS Saratoga (CVA 60) during the Korean War. He worked as a director for...
Marie N. Macfee
Dec 23, 2015
Marie N. (Pellegrini) MacFee, 81 years of age of Weymouth, passed away at her home, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 after a courageous struggle. She was born in Quincy, raised and educated in Braintree, the daughter of the late Faust A. and Gladys R. (Brown) Pellegrini.
Loving and dear wife for 55 years of the late William G. MacFee, Sr. Cherished...
George E. “Ernie” Proctor
Dec 23, 2015
George E. “ Ernie” Proctor of Weymouth, died peacefully on December 23, 2015.
Ernie was a decorated World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed reading, carpentry, and gardening.
Beloved husband of 70 years to Dorothy R. (Estano). Loving father of Albert Proctor and his wife, Marie, of East Bridgewater, Ellen Cristoferi and her husband, Richard,...
Elaine G. Rizzo
Dec 23, 2015
Rizzo, Elaine G. (Fusco) of Quincy, died December 23, 2015.
Elaine was born in the North End of Boston and later moved to Somerville. She graduated from Somerville High School and completed a secretarial certificate program at Fisher College. She was employed as an executive secretary by First National Stores. After marrying, she stayed home to raise her 6...
Olindo E. Detommaso
Dec 21, 2015
Olindo E. DeTommaso of Weymouth, died December 21, 2015 at the age of 90.
Olindo served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Raymond DE 341, fighting in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was a draftsman supervisor for Draper Labs in Cambridge for many years on the Apollo & Trident programs.An artistic person, Olindo had a passion...
Alfred A. Smith
Dec 20, 2015
Alfred A. Smith, 94, of North Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home December 20, 2015. Al worked for many years at Quincy Shipyard and Hingham Shipyard before becoming a general contractor for Cities Service Corp. His enthusiasm for learning was exceptional. He was self-taught in everything from construction, repairing electronics, to using the Internet and skillfully playing the piano. He...
Eileen Butler
Dec 20, 2015
Butler, Eileen (McManus), 65, of Hull passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late Peter S. Butler. Loving mother of Peter S. Butler II of Weymouth and Jennifer M. Butler-Rickard and her husband Eric of Hull. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Jacob, Sarah and Ethan. Honored sister of Kathleen Patterson of Hull,...
Mary Theresa Dahlquist
Dec 20, 2015
Mary T. (Curran) Dahlquist of Quincy, died December 20, 2015.
Mary was a woman of devout faith. She was a longtime parishioner, Eucharistic minister and choir member of St. Bonifice. While at St. Bonifice she was also a member of Caritas Christi. She was a skilled figure skater. Mary was a gracious woman with a big heart and devotion to...
Amaya C. Douglas
Dec 19, 2015
In Loving Memory of Amaya C. Douglas
February 10, 2000 – December 19, 2015
1 Year Memorium
“Always In Our Hearts” – Mom, Dad and Families
Linda J. Gatto
Dec 19, 2015
Gatto, Linda J. (Schraut) of Marshfield, passed away, December 19, 2015.
Daughter of Robert L. Schraut of Florida and Judith (Rice) Schraut of Marshfield. Beloved wife and best friend of 36 years of David M. Gatto of Marshfield. Loving mother of Joshua D. Gatto and Melissa Schneiderhan of Hull and Josias D. D. Gatto and his wife Karyn of Holbrook....
Cynthia G. Randall
Dec 19, 2015
Randall, Cynthia G. (Fraser) of Quincy, died December 19, 2015.
Wife of the late Bruce D. Randall. Loving mother of Ruth Randall Dempsey and her husband John of Houston, TX, Rhonda Dowling and her partner Michael Tobin of Weymouth, Jeffrey Randall and his wife Una of Hanover, Abigail Childs and her husband Warren of Norwell, Allison Rescigno and her fiancee...
Mary Denise Ciolkosz
Dec 19, 2015
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Denise may be made to Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Amaya C. Douglas
Dec 19, 2015
Douglas, Amaya C. of Rockland, passed away with her family by her side on December 19, 2015.
Amaya was a sophomore attending South Shore Educational Collaborative. Amaya enjoyed an array of different activities including swimming, school field trips and vacationing to the Cape. Reading books and spending time with her best friend Shannon were also a favorite of Amaya’s. Over...
Patricia “Gail” Keaney
Dec 19, 2015
Keaney, Patricia “Gail” (Datow) of Weymouth, passed away December 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Keaney. Loving mother of Stephen S. Keaney and his wife, Diana, of Groton, Lauren J. Keaney of Randolph, Patricia A. Keaney Garcia and her husband, Manuel, of Bridgewater, and Michael P. Keaney and his spouse, William Spencer,...