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Catherine “Kitty” Shaughnessy
Apr 8, 2016
Shaughnessy, Catherine “Kitty” (O’Connell) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, originally from County Galway, Ireland, died unexpectedly on April 8, 2016.
The beloved wife of 54 years to Michael J. Shaughnessy. Loving mother of Bryan Shaughnessy and his wife Tricia of Braintree, Kevin Shaughnessy and his wife Christine of Norwood and Michael G. Shaughnessy and his companion Maria Vidal of Weymouth....
Armando H. Tangherlini
Apr 8, 2016
Tangherlini, Armando H. of Rockland, died April 8, 2016.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 AM Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at...
Edward J. Rowan, Jr.
Apr 8, 2016
Rowan, Edward J., Jr. of Savin Hill, died April 8, 2016.
Edward was both proud of his family and his country. He served in the U.S. Marines during Korea. Edward had worked as a printer and belonged to the Printer Local #1 for over 32 years, prior to working for Boston Sewer & Water. He was a member of...
Sean S. Golden
Apr 7, 2016
Golden, Sean Seamus, of Quincy, died suddenly April 7, 2016.
Sean’s son Ciaran was the pride and joy of his life. Family time was always special and he cherished all the memories. He was always mechanically inclined and could take apart and rebuild anything that had an engine. He will be remembered for his self assured nature, confidence, intelligence and...
Pauline Graham
Apr 7, 2016
Pauline (D’Angelo) Graham, of Braintree, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2016. She was 88.
Beloved wife of the late John Graham. Devoted mother of Catherine Hellested and her husband Thor of Braintree. Cherished “Ma” of Nicole, Stephanie and Zachary Hellested all of Braintree. Loving sister of Jennie Finiello of Whitman and the late James and Paul D’Angelo. Also survived...
Ann T. Cotter
Apr 7, 2016
Ann T. (McDonagh) “Nan Jack” Cotter of Manchester, N.H., died peacefully on April 7, 2016. Ann and her family lived in Dorchester for 37 years and subsequently resided in Quincy for 19 years. The beloved wife of the late William J. Cotter. Loving mother of John Cotter of Quincy, Ann Marie Shaheen and her husband Bruce of Groton,...
Helen E. Nilsen
Apr 6, 2016
Helen E. (Olson) Nilsen of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, April 6, 2016.
Beloved wife of 67 years to Arnold V. Nilsen of Weymouth. Loving mother of Janis A. Murray and her husband Daniel of Abington, Karen E. Warwick and her husband Steven of Weymouth, Dianne C. Bryan and her husband Michael of Weymouth and Lisa...
Alan G. Franchuk
Apr 4, 2016
Franchuk, Alan G. of Quincy, died April 4, 2016.
Alan graduated from Suffolk University with his Bachelor’s degree in Science. He worked as an technician for a medical equipment company for over 40 years. Most recently he worked for Covidien in Mansfield, MA. Alan enjoyed movies, reading, collecting art and traveling, especially to Europe. His main pleasure in life...
Joanne M. Coolen
Apr 4, 2016
Joanne M. Coolen, 63, of Hershey, PA, died peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016, in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Joanne was born October 17, 1952, in North Kingstown, RI. She was the eldest daughter of the late Frederic C. and Rose (Warner) Coolen, and is survived by her sister Joyce Coolen of Phoenix,...
Matthew J. O’Connell
Apr 4, 2016
Matthew J. O’Connell of Quincy, originally of Olean, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home, April 4, 2016.
He was the most loving husband to his wife of 36 years, Mary (Collins) O’Connell of Quincy, and an amazing father of Matthew J. of Plymouth, Elyse M. of Quincy, Catherine M. “Cafro” of Quincy and the late John ”Okie” O’Connell. He...
Barbara F. Welch
Apr 4, 2016
Barbara F. Welch (Roper), 82, originally from Dorchester, died peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Monday, April 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born and raised in Dorchester where she graduated from St. Gregory’s in 1951. She started raising her own family in Dorchester before moving to Quincy over 50 years ago.
She enjoyed crossword...
Mario Bertone
Apr 4, 2016
Bertone, Mario of Hull, died April 4, 2016 after a period of declining health, fighting his illnesses with unbelievable strength and dignity.
The beloved husband of Joan (Spera) Bertone. They shared their lives together for forty-one wonderful years.
Member of The Bricklayers Union Local 3 for over 60 years. Mario was a Master Builder, possessing an ABC builders...
Joseph G. Chirillo
Apr 4, 2016
Joseph G. Chirillo of Weymouth, passed away at home at the age of 76 on April 4, 2016.
Joe was born in River Rouge, Michigan. He moved to Hingham and graduated from Hingham High School Class of 1959. Joe was a member of the Hingham Universal Car Club, with his 1953 Ford, for many years in which he was proud...
Marjorie E. Bargout
Apr 3, 2016
Bargout, Marjorie E. (Shred) 88 of Quincy, born in Norwich, Norfolk, England and formerly of Holbrook, died April 3, 2016.
Marjorie married her beloved husband in England and came to the U.S. when she was 18 years old in 1946. They were featured in the 1985 BBC documentary “She Married a Yank” chronicling the lives of English war brides....
Margaret R. Graham
Apr 2, 2016
Graham, Margaret R. of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died April 2, 2016.
Margaret graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School and worked as a manufacturing coordinator for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company. She grew up in St. Kevin’s Parish in Dorchester and was a former member of the St. Kevin’s Drum Corp. She was a marvelous lady with an outgoing personality...
John J. Barry
Apr 2, 2016
Barry, John J. “Uncle Buck” of Quincy, died April 2, 2016 at the age of 57.
Uncle Buck was a proud US Army veteran. He had a heart of gold and always put others before himself. He would make sandwiches and give them to the homeless when he was driving in his cab. He worked for Shore Taxi, Local...
Mary Sheila Murray
Apr 2, 2016
Mary Sheila (Doyle) Murray passed on April 2, 2016 after a long illness. She was 87. She was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Cummings) Doyle. Mary grew up and attended school in Quincy and moved to North Weymouth in 1973. She is survived by her son Kevin Murray and a brother, Gregory Doyle of Quincy as well...
Mary Munro Henderson
Apr 2, 2016
Mary Munro Henderson (Mackie) of Winder, GA formally of Sebastian, FL and Rockland, MA died April 2, 2016
Mary was originally born in Scotland and grew up in southern Illinois and raised her family in Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Henderson and sons William J. Henderson and James Henderson. As well as siblings Elva Flynn...
Barbara A. Blake
Apr 2, 2016
Blake, Barbara A. (Morgan) of Pembroke formerly of Braintree, died April 2, 2016.
Barbara worked for Beth Israel, Milton as a communication operator for over 25 years. Barbara loved going to Florida and cruising. She also enjoyed her trips to Foxwoods and playing bingo. Her main passion in life was spending time with her large family and dear friends. ...
Louis A. Tonry
Apr 2, 2016
Tonry, Louis A. “Lou” of Hingham, died April 2, 2016.
Lou was born in Somerville and lived most of his life on the South Shore, Cape Cod and in Florida. He was a United States Navy Aviator, serving as a carrier pilot. After WWII, Lou graduated from Bowdoin College where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He was the former...
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