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James A. Tangney
Nov 29, 2015
Mr. James A. Tangney of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on November 29, 2015.
Jim worked for 29 years as a Credit Writer for Jordan Marsh until his retirement in 1993. Following his retirement, he was a security officer for Bank of America. Jim the son of the late James and Gertrude was born and raised in Dorchester and...
Barbara A. Brennan
Nov 28, 2015
Barbara A. (Hearn) Brennan died peacefully on November 28, 2015 at Cardigan Nursing Facility surround by her loving family. She was 87 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late John J. “Iggy” Brennan. Devoted mother of the late John “Jack”, Charles “Buddy” married to Catherine of Marshfield Hills, Michael married to Mary of North Weymouth, Peter married to Pam...
Helena Regan
Nov 28, 2015
Mrs Helena (Flannery) Regan, of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, born in Co. Sligo, Ireland, died November 28, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Regan.
Devoted mother of Maura Regan of Beverly Farms, Michele Lucas and her husband, Andrew, of Co. Galway, Ireland, Lawrence Regan and his wife, Carolyn, of Dorchester, Noreen Landers and her husband, John (Joe),...
Charlene D. Archer
Nov 27, 2015
Archer, Charlene (Delp) of Quincy, died November 27, 2015, after a sudden illness.
Charlene’s life was centered around her family, especially her son Curran. She was a high school biology teacher at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School and also an adjunct professor at Quincy College. Being a mother and role model for children is where she excelled and her life’s work...
John T. “Jack” O’Connor
Nov 27, 2015
John T. “Jack” O’Connor, a Korean War Army veteran and lifelong resident of Weymouth, died November 27, 2015 at the age of 85.
Jack worked as an auto mechanic for the United States Postal Service out of the A Street postal garage in South Boston for many years. He had a lifelong passion for automobiles and engine repair.
He was...
Elizabeth A. Kelley
Nov 27, 2015
Kelley, Elizabeth A. “Liz” (McNally) of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died November 27, 2015.
Family meant everything to Liz, especially time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a librarian and teacher’s aide at Quincy Public Schools for many years followed by 28 years as a registration clerk at Quincy Medical Center. A sports enthusiast,...
Catherine Marie Smith
Nov 26, 2015
Catherine Marie “Cathy” (Castle) Smith of Plymouth, passed away November 26, 2015.
Loving mother of Terri Flanagan and her husband William of Plymouth, Susan Levesque of Randolph, Richard “Jimmy” Hall of Randolph and Cathy Lindley of Holbrook. Dear sister of the late Marianne Barker, Paul, Joseph, Russell, Albert and James Castle. She is survived by 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and...
Rose E. Sannella
Nov 25, 2015
Rose E. Sannella (Bianco) of Weymouth, died November 25, 2015 at the age of 88.
Wife of the late Pasquale J. Sannella. Loving mother of Patricia Vetstein of Middleboro, Anthony Sannella, Steven Sannella, both of Weymouth, Philip Sannella of Whitman and the late Louis Sannella. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Antonellis and Alyssa Jenkins. Great grandmother of Evangeline, Isabella and Gianna....
Lillian H. Adams
Nov 25, 2015
Lillian H. Adams (Bleazard) of South Weymouth, formerly of Dighton, passed away November 25, 2015 at the age of 99.
She was the wife of the late Russell E. Adams. Loving mother of William Adams and wife Jean of Hanson, formerly of Braintree and Bette Murdock of Brewster. Loving grandmother of Barbara DeSousa and husband Manuel of Cape Coral, FL,...
Helen M. Salkowski
Nov 25, 2015
Salkowski, Helen M. (Ryan) of Quincy, formerly of Bensenville, IL, died November 25, 2015.
Helen’s life revolved around her family. She was especially dedicated to raising her son John, who was disabled and in a wheelchair. Her care and John’s life was an inspiration to so many people. She grew up in Bensenville, IL and graduated Cum Laude from Case...
Francis X. Fournier
Nov 24, 2015
Francis X. “Frank” Fournier of Squantum, died November 24, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late M. Lucille (Birrittieri) Fournier. Loving father of Frank A. Fournier, Steven J. Fournier and his wife Cheryl, Laura E. Hobin and her husband Ned, Edward J. Fournier and his wife Kelly all of Quincy and Susan M. Rowse and her husband Danny of North Easton. ...
Dorris Horvitz
Nov 24, 2015
Horvitz, Dorris (Alkon) of Hull, formerly of Largo, FL and Stoughton, died November 24, 2015.
Dorris lived a remarkable life and was truly grateful for all her blessings. Among them was her devoted husband Howard and they have celebrated 71 years of marriage. Time spent with family was most important to Dorris and the family has beautiful memories of...
Ann M. Quinlan
Nov 24, 2015
Ann M. (Bertella) Quinlan of Quincy, died November 24, 2015.
The beloved wife of the late Robert F. Quinlan, USAAC. Loving mother of Pamela Quinlan Mateu and Margaret Quinlan both of Quincy and Lee Quinlan Beavers of Northborough. Mother in law of George Walsh of Quincy and Don Beavers of Northborough. Cherished grandmother of James and John Mateu both of...
Edward V. Menz
Nov 24, 2015
Edward V. Menz of Weymouth, passed away November 24, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. (Tobin) Cook Menz and the late Loretta (McNamara) Menz. Loving father of Edward V. Menz, Jr. and his wife Tish of Pembroke, Leo F. Menz of Philadelphia, Kenneth G. Menz and his wife Edith and his twin Karen M. Logan and her husband...
Benjamin Romano
Nov 23, 2015
Romano, Benjamin of Quincy, passed away November 23, 2015 at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of Flora (Iacobacci) Romano of Quincy. Loving father of Michelle and fiancé Mitchell Farber of Quincy, Robert and his wife Karyn of Mansfield, Mark and his wife Pam of Georgia, and Michael and his wife Jenny of Texas. Also survived by his 7...
Martin J. Burke
Nov 22, 2015
Martin J. Burke (80) of Weymouth passed away peacefully November 22, 2015.
He was the loving father of Martin F. Burke and his wife MaryAnn of Quincy, John L. (Red) Burke and his fiancé Donna Cole of Weymouth, Robert B. Burke and his wife Patricia of Pembroke, Maureen E. Gilberto of Weymouth, and Amy L. Sullivan and her husband...
William T. Scanlon, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
William T. “Billy” Scanlon, Jr. of Quincy passed peacefully on November 22, 2015 at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 67.
Born and raised in South Boston, Billy served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army after high school. When he returned, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston State College and began a...
Eric Michael Bigham, Jr.
Nov 22, 2015
Eric Michael Bigham Jr of Quincy passed away on November 22, 2015.
He was a kind boy with a heart of gold and an adventureous spirit. He loved animals, being with his friends and cousins, being outside, playing video games, swimming, riding his bike, walking dogs, going to the beach and trips to the park. He loved collecting rocks wherever...
Gloria J. Schurman
Nov 22, 2015
Gloria J Schurman, Age 90 of Quincy died peacefully at her home on November 22, 2015.
She was the proud and loving Mother of her daughter Susan C. Schurman of Quincy. Gloria dedicated a significant part of her life connecting with the mentally and physically handicapped children at the Murphy School, and while there, helped guide them with passion and...
John F. Alexopoulos
Nov 21, 2015
John F. Alexopoulos, of Weymouth, died November 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Demetra “Dee” (Pappas) Alexopoulos. Loving father of John A. Alexopoulos and his wife, Wendy, of Hanson, and Maria A. Lewis and her husband, Tony, of Wareham. Cherished “Papou” of Drew, Carly, Ryan,Scott, and Kyle,. Dear brother of George Alexopoulos of Roslindale, Mary Poravas of Winchester, Sophia...