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Robert J. Smith, Iii

Robert J. Smith, Iii

Oct 13, 2016

Smith, Robert J., III “Hobbit” of Weymouth and Center Conway, NH, died suddenly on October 13, 2016 at the age of 26 after battling addiction for several years.

Robbie loved the outdoors, especially skiing, snowboarding and camping on the Saco River in NH. He enjoyed family gatherings and cherished spending time with his daughter Daisy Ann.

He was the loving...

Mildred E. Mcguinness

Mildred E. Mcguinness

Oct 13, 2016

McGuinness, Mildred E. of Quincy, passed away on  October 13, 2016.

She was an Operator for many years for AT & T then Verizon for many years and also a member of the Telephone Workers Union. Mildred was an avid Patriots and Ohio State Football Fan. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren at family gatherings. Mildred was...

Frances T. Bailey

Frances T. Bailey

Oct 12, 2016

Bailey, Frances T. (Morgan) of Braintree, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, October 12, 2016. 

She will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving caretaker of her friends and family. For over 25 years she worked at Milton Hospital where she was dedicated to being an integral part of the ER...

Gertrude A. Barry

Gertrude A. Barry

Oct 12, 2016

Barry, Gertrude A. (Collins) of North Quincy, passed away October 12, 2016. 

Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Joseph A. Barry and daughter of the late John and Mary Collins. Loving mother of Kevin J. Barry and his wife Faith of Deerfield, NH. Loving grandmother of Jonathan and Sara Barry, Caitlin and Jared McGouldrick and Maura and...

Dona Mt Lawson

Dona Mt Lawson

Oct 11, 2016

Lawson, Dona MT (Barnes) of Hull, died October 11, 2016.  

Dona worked as a CPA at Michael A. Taicher PC Office for over 20 years.  She had a true passion for riding her Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.  Dona enjoyed her times at the beach and especially enjoyed her travels to Key West.  However, her main passion in life was her family,...

Gladys A. Twomey

Gladys A. Twomey

Oct 11, 2016

Twomey, Gladys A. (Keegan) of Hull, went home to the Lord, Tuesday, October 11, 2016.  

Gladys lived in Hull for 52 years and was very active in the community and with the church. She was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary every morning. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Gladys had the biggest smile and was a gentle,...

Pauline G. Abdon

Pauline G. Abdon

Oct 11, 2016

Abdon, Pauline G. “Gug” (Lucas) of Quincy, died October 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  

Pauline was a stay at home mother before managing her family business Abdon Service Station for many years.  She and her family spent many summers in Old Orchard Beach, Maine where they continued to make family memories.  She enjoyed watching cooking shows and...

James F. Perchard

James F. Perchard

Oct 10, 2016

James F. “Jim” Perchard, of Hull, originally of East Boston, died on October 10, 2016.  

Jim’s joy in life was caring for family. Beloved husband of Patricia (Ryan) Perchard. Devoted father of Jeannine Sargent and her husband Brad of CA, and Adrienne Perchard of Braintree.  Loving grandfather of Nicholas and Julia Demarquez of Braintree. Cherished brother of Michael Perchard...

David A. Tourigny, Sr.

David A. Tourigny, Sr.

Oct 10, 2016

David A. Tourigny, Sr., known as “Trigger” by his friends in the Army National Guard, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died October 10, 2016 at the age of 65.

David worked as a facilities assistant for National Fire Protection Association in Quincy for 30 years. He also served in the Army National Guard for 25 years. A life member of...

Rosemary A. Esdale

Rosemary A. Esdale

Oct 10, 2016

Esdale, Rosemary A. (Hennessy) of W. Yarmouth, formerly of Quincy, died October 10, 2016. 

Beloved wife of the late Harold L. Esdale.  Loving mother of Stephen Esdale and his wife Gloria of Walpole, Anne Podolski and her husband Michael of Dedham, Carol Esdale of Weymouth, and the late Dennis Esdale. Sister of the late Gertrude Langis, Charles Hennessy, Rita...

Jesse L. Hall

Jesse L. Hall

Oct 10, 2016

Jesse L. Hall of Weymouth, a retired letter carrier, died October 10, 2016 at the age of 86.

Jesse grew up in Indiana. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he settled in Weymouth where he and his wife raised their family. The focus of his life were his home and his...

Douglas “Doug” Towle

Douglas “Doug” Towle

Oct 9, 2016

Douglas “Doug” Towle, 73, of Barrington, Illinois, formerly of Bolton, Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016.

Devoted husband of Nancy for 48 years; loving father of Doug Jr (Robin) of Cooper City, Florida, Amy (Wayne) Godin of Northbridge, Massachusetts, and Allison (John) Herlihy of Hopkinton, Massachusetts; proud grandfather of Samantha, Sydney, Matthew, Jack, Katie and Ryan; dear brother of...

Ann Jefferson

Ann Jefferson

Oct 9, 2016

Ann Jefferson, Age 96, of Hingham, MA, passed away on October 9 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ann is the wife of the late Albert Jefferson of Hingham and Ocala, FL, mother of Pat Villani and husband Stephen of Hingham, William Jefferson and wife Maureen of Summerville, SC. She is the grandmother of Tiffany (Villani) Stonkus and husband...

Bridget (Flavin) Lynch

Bridget (Flavin) Lynch

Oct 9, 2016

Lynch, Bridget (Flavin) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family October 9, 2016. 

Beloved wife of the late Cornelius Lynch and David Wilson.  Loving mother of Arthur Wilson of Weymouth, Margaret Wilson and her husband John Fay of Weymouth, Breda Murphy of Holbrook, Daniel Wilson and his wife Constance of Braintree and...

Louis A. “Lou” Cataldo

Louis A. “Lou” Cataldo

Oct 9, 2016

Cataldo, Louis A. “Lou” of Hingham, died October 9, 2016.  

Lou passed peacefully at Southwood Nursing Home in Norwell after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late June “Ann” Cataldo and a loving father of Denise Little of Dartmouth, Christopher Cataldo and his wife Thuy of Endicott, NY, Paula Maxwell and her husband Robert of...

James E. Morrison

James E. Morrison

Oct 8, 2016

Morrison, James E. of Weymouth, formerly of Rumford, ME, passed away October 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  

James was born in Rumford, ME and moved to Weymouth when he was 12. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. In 1950, he graduated from Boston University and met his beloved wife Dorothy of...

Faye A. Balcom

Faye A. Balcom

Oct 7, 2016

Balcom, Faye A. (LoConte) of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on October 7, 2016.

Faye was a retired Bank of Boston employee, and after her retirement, worked at Dunkin’ Donuts and Walmart. She also volunteered at the South Shore Hospital gift shop for many years. Faye worshipped her...

Mary Frain Campbell-Wolffe

Mary Frain Campbell-Wolffe

Oct 7, 2016

Mary Frain Campbell-Wolffe, of Taunton, formerly of Rockland, died October 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was an avid gardener, enthusiastic Patriots fan and amazing cook. She was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren and was devoted to her son’s daily care with down syndrome. Her sharp wit, dry sense of humor and delicious cooking...

John G. Hennessey

John G. Hennessey

Oct 7, 2016

Hennessey, John G. age 47 of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, died October 7, 2016.

John was a graduate of Hingham High School class of 1987, and worked for the Town of Hingham, Public Works Department, for 28 years. John adored his family, especially his nieces and nephews with whom he shared a special bond. He was a man with a...

Lois C. Ricketts

Lois C. Ricketts

Oct 7, 2016

Lois C. Ricketts of Pembroke, a longtime Hingham resident, died October 7, 2016. The beloved wife of 42 years to the late John J. Ricketts. Loving mother of John J. Ricketts, Jr. and his wife Anita of Weymouth,  Susan J. Tyler and her husband Michael of Pembroke, Brian E. Ricketts of Halifax, Elizabeth A. Driscoll and her husband Joseph of...

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