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Matthew P. Foley
Mar 23, 2016
Matthew P. Foley of North Weymouth, died March 23, 2016. Matt worked at Lowe’s in Weymouth prior to his current employment with Roche Bros in Quincy where he had many friends. He enjoyed music, writing, fishing and playing basketball. He will be remembered for his kindness, affection for people and devotion to his family.
Devoted father of Patrick Paul...
Robert P. Mcnamara
Mar 23, 2016
McNamara, Robert P. of Hull, died March 23, 2016.
The beloved husband of Ida Fagone-McNamara of Hull and the late Elinor K. (Welsh) McNamara. Loving father of Ann McNamara and her husband Walter Keenan of South Boston, Patricia Spitz her husband Kurt and children Katie and Bobby of Hull, Robin Mannion, her husband Andrew and sons Mark and Devon of...
Donald T. Mahoney Sr.
Mar 23, 2016
Mahoney, Donald T., Sr. of Quincy, formerly of South Boston died March 23, 2016.
Son of the late Timothy and Goldie (Balcom) Mahoney. Ex-husband of June Mahoney of Braintree. Loving father of Donald Mahoney Jr. (late), Lisa (Mahoney) Furttado and Anthony Mahoney, both of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester. Brother of Jean Keifer (late), John Mahoney of Belmont, Robert Mahoney...
Joan M. Traverse
Mar 23, 2016
Traverse, Joan M. (MacIsaac) of Quincy, died March 23, 2016. The beloved friend and wife of the late Francis G. Ahern. Loving mother of Joanna T. McGee, Bonita “Bonnie” L. Dugas, Fred J. Traverse, and Robert F. Traverse; all of Quincy, Daniel C. Traverse of Haverhill, and the late William P. Traverse. Sister of William J. Smith of Japan, ...
Robert J. Colman, Jr.
Mar 23, 2016
Robert J. Colman, Jr., 59, of Quincy and Edgartown passed away unexpectedly on March 23 2016.
Robert (Bob) grew up in Braintree. He graduated from Thayer Academy and went on to New England College and Bentley University.
Beloved son of the late Robert J Colman, Sr. and Mary T. (Donovan) Colman survived by loving sister Roberta M. Colman of Braintree...
Richard J. Hart
Mar 21, 2016
Richard J. Hart, OFD, longtime resident of Weymouth, recently of Plymouth, died March 21, 2016 at the age of 74.
Richard will be remembered for his devotion to his family, dedication to teaching, and his dry wit and deadpan humor. He was a graduate of Gate of Heaven High School, Boston Teacher’s College and Fisk University of Tennessee. He worked...
Kevin G. Macdonald
Mar 21, 2016
<FLAG> MacDonald, Kevin G. of Weymouth, passed away March 21, 2016. Kevin lived in Dorchester in his early years, but grew up in Weymouth. Beloved husband of Kim (Earl) MacDonald of Weymouth. Loving son of Gerald MacDonald and the late Maryann (Balonis) MacDonald. Cherished dad of Mandi MacDonald and her husband Derek Hutchinson, Kristy MacDonald and her fiance Vincent DiNino...
John Lynch
Mar 21, 2016
Lynch, John of Quincy at 93. Formerly of County Cavan, Ireland died March 21, 2016 after a brief illness.
Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary “Pat” (Dacey) Lynch of Quincy. Loving father of Kathleen Gangitano and her husband Carl of Stoughton, Kevin Lynch and his wife Rene of Weymouth, Dennis Lynch and his wife Maureen of Hingham, and...
John M. Hernon
Mar 21, 2016
John M. Hernon, of Rockland, died March 21, 2016.
John grew up in Dorchester and Braintree before moving to Rockland over 25 years ago. He proudly served in the US Coast Guard. John had a successful career as a truck driver working for BFI and currently T&K Asphalt. He was a member of both the Rockland Eagle’s and Hanover American...
John J. Maher
Mar 21, 2016
Maher, John J. of Weymouth, passed away March 21, 2016.
John grew up in South Boston, but was a longtime resident of Weymouth. Working many years for the MBTA, John was a member of the Local 529.
John was passionate about his grandchildren and loved to cheer them on at their sporting events. Beloved son of the late John and...
Donald T. Taylor
Mar 21, 2016
Donald Timothy Taylor, age 79, passed away on March 21, 2016. He was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester and Milton. Don attended Milton schools and graduated from BC High School and Northeastern University.
He was the son of the late Timothy A. and Sarah M. Taylor of Milton, MA. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...
Margaret H. Santacross
Mar 21, 2016
Santacross, Margaret H. (Shea) of Duxbury, died March 21, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Santacross M.D.. Loving mother of Nicholas Santacross and his wife Karen of E. Hartford, CT, Marylou Boulay and her husband Charles of Carver, David Santacross and his wife Susan of Middletown, CT, Judith Perrin and her husband Corey of Marietta, OH, and Anne...
Marion Colombi
Mar 21, 2016
Marion Colombi (White), 91, of Braintree, formerly of Weymouth, passed peacefully on March 21 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. (Ted) Colombi of Weymouth. Loving mother of Janice Colombi and husband Jay Reeg and daughter Maddie of Newton; Kim Colombi and husband Gary Leopold of Boston; Susan Colombi and husband Brian Keefe and ...
Dorothy “Dotty” Ridge
Mar 21, 2016
Ridge, Dorothy “Dotty” of Quincy, returned to Our Lord on March 21, 2016.
Dotty was a devoted Catholic and very active in the Star of the Sea Church and it’s community in Squantum. She was a member of the choir and book club and enjoyed drawing and singing. Dotty’s main passion was spending time with her family and friends,...
Jean M. Knibbs
Mar 20, 2016
Knibbs, Jean M. (Kiernan) of Weymouth, died March 20, 2016.
Wife of the late George “Russell” Knibbs. Sister of Ellen L. Saunders and her late husband, Bill, of Marlborough, and Thomas G. Kiernan and his wife, Barbara, of Tucson, AZ. Step mother of Brian Knibbs and his wife, Connie, of Wilmington, Julie Bower and her husband, Robert, of New Bern,...
Margery B. Baxter
Mar 19, 2016
Margery B. Baxter of Quincy was called home on March 19, 2016 at the age of 95.
She was the beloved mother of Carol Hurney, Frank Baxter and his wife Brenda, Lois Neilson and her husband Brad, Karen Abate and her husband Phil, the late Carl Baxter and mother-in-law of Kris Baxter.
“Nana” was also blessed with 9 grandchildren including...
Arline A. Meade
Mar 19, 2016
Meade, Arline A. (Colangeli) of Abington formerly of Hull, entered into eternal rest March 19, 2016.
Arline spent many years residing in Hull where she enjoyed living by the beach, trips to the Hull library and the community atmosphere. She had a passion for music, especially playing the piano. Arline was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She...
Gina “Chrissy” Cannata
Mar 18, 2016
Cannata, Gina “Chrissy” (Bartlett) of Quincy, died unexpectedly on March 18, 2016. The beloved mother of Joseph Cannata of Whitman and Jessica Cannata of Webster. Daughter of Patricia (Boudreau) Bartlett and the late John Bartlett. Devoted Mema to Arianna, Dymond, Tonka and Brenten. Sister of Coochi, Terry, Linda, Jacky, Susan and Wally. Chrissy is also survived by many nephews and...
Geraldine N. Pender
Mar 18, 2016
Pender, Geraldine N. (Natiella) of Weymouth, formerly of Utica, NY, died March 18, 2016.
Geraldine taught 2nd grade at the Athens and Wessagusset Elementary Schools in Weymouth for many years.
Loving mother of Ellen K. Pender of Weymouth, Patrick G. Pender and his wife, Christine, of S. Easton, and Sheila M. Pender, of Plymouth. Sister of Dr. Joseph R. Natiella,...
Judith E. Devlin
Mar 18, 2016
Judith E. Devlin, of Quincy, an employee of the Hyatt Place in Braintree, lost her battle with addiction on March 18, 2016. She was 49.
Born in Boston, Judy was raised in Quincy graduating from Quincy High School and Quincy College. She lived in the Houghs Neck section of Quincy for many years.
She enjoyed boat rides to Peddock’s Island,...
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