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Virginia M. Mcgagh
Feb 15, 2016
McGAGH, Virginia Marie “Ginny” 80, of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2016.
Born in Dorchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McDonough) McGagh, both from Galway, Ireland. Following her early education (grammar through high school) at St. Gregory’s in Dorchester, MA, Ginny matriculated to Regis College, where she received an A.B....
Eleanor M. Gately
Feb 15, 2016
Gately, Eleanor M. (O’Shea) of Quincy, died February 15, 2016. Eleanor was a long time loyal employee of MA Fair Plan, where she worked as an administrative assistant for many years. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Ann’s Church in Quincy. Eleanor was always on the go, she was a member of a bowling league at...
Virginia M. Likas
Feb 14, 2016
Virginia M. Likas (Reed) of Hingham (where she lived at the Lincoln School Apartments), formerly of South Boston, died February 14, 2016 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center. She was 92.
Virginia worked for the Telephone Company for 35 years. She enjoyed spending summers at the family home in Kennebunkport, Maine. Her family was the focus of her life.
She...
Annmarie Eitas
Feb 14, 2016
Eitas, Annmarie (Downey) of Marshfield, died on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016. The beloved wife of 38 years to Louis Eitas. Loving mother of Jonathan Eitas and his wife Tammy and Kristina Berian and her husband Michael all of Marshfiled. Cherished Mimi of Benjamin, Emma, Jacob and Abigail. Annmarie was the cousin of Cheryl, Kevin and Karen Flynn and Herbert Paul...
Arthur S. Galvin, Jr.
Feb 14, 2016
Arthur S. Galvin, Jr. of Abington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, February 14, 2016.
Beloved husband of 62 years to Marjorie (Frost) Galvin of Abington. Loving father of Stephen J. Galvin of Holbrook, Elaine Hoyng and her husband Daniel of Weymouth, Kathleen O’Rourke and her husband Kevin of Whitman, Robert Galvin and his wife Denise of Canton, Maureen...
Donald V. Difazio
Feb 13, 2016
DiFazio, Donald V. of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 13. Donald was born in Boston and grew up in Quincy Point.
Beloved husband of Susan (Whiting) DiFazio of Weymouth. Cherished father of Danielle Light and her husband Ernie of Abington, Christopher DiFazio of Abington, Donald DiFazio, Jr. of Boston and Andréa DiFazio of Weymouth....
Josephine A. Abbott
Feb 13, 2016
Abbott, Josephine A. of Quincy, after a brief illness died on February 13, 2016.
The beloved wife of the late Myles E. Abbott. Loving Godmother of John DiStefano of Quincy and Pamela Cullen of Marshfield. Lifelong and dear friend of Concetta DiStefano of Quincy. Sister in Law of Loretta Patrolia of Marshfield.
Josephine worked as a secretary for Sears for...
Peter A. Boyle
Feb 12, 2016
Boyle, Peter A. of Boston, formerly of Winthrop, died February 12, 2016.
Peter played football at Kansas State and was teammates with John Riggins, then graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. He was the former facilities manager at Mass Eye and Ear for many years. His family and faith were most important to him. He was a devout Catholic and...
Bernice C. Mader
Feb 12, 2016
Mader, Bernice of Quincy, died February 12, 2016.
Bernice was dedicated to her city and was passionate about being involved. She was active in politics, working as Mayor Sheets’ Executive Assistant, a member of the Democratic State Committee, Citizens Against Airport Noise, and founder of Red Tape Limited that helped women’s businesses get certified, just to name a few....
Victor E. Coronella
Feb 11, 2016
Victor E. Coronella, of Hingham, formerly of Boston and Dedham, died February 11, 2016.
Born in 1926, Victor grew up in the West End and was proud of the history, heritage and culture of his Boston upbringing. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII and was a member of the Linden Ponds Veterans’ Association. In his...
Teresa K. Barron
Feb 10, 2016
Barron, Teresa K. (Hittel) of Plymouth, died suddenly February 10, 2016.
Teresa adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them as their loving “Nana” and cooking for everyone. She also enjoyed being outdoors gardening, hiking, and snow shoeing. Teresa loved the beach, particularly Buttermilk Bay near her home in Plymouth. She was a happy and...
Mary F. Glennon
Feb 10, 2016
Mary F. Glennon (Buckley) of Hingham, formerly of North Weymouth, died February 10, 2016 at the age of 86.
Mary worked as a history teacher at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree for ten years as well as several other diocesan schools. She served as a trustee for the Tufts Library in Weymouth for 15 years and was very active...
Joanna H. Quirk
Feb 10, 2016
Joanna H. (Wenek) Quirk of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston and Randolph, passed away peacefully at the Bostonian Nursing Home, February 10, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late John J. Quirk. Loving mother of Jacqueline Vaille and her husband Steven of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of Kaylan Keddy and Brittany Vaille. Loving sister of John Wenek, Mary Wenek both of Dorchester...
Robert J. Wilson
Feb 9, 2016
Wilson, Robert J. “Bob” of Quincy formerly of South Boston died unexpectedly on February 9, 2016. The beloved fiancee of Hazel Carras of Quincy. Brother of Eleanor Medonis of Marshfield and the late Mildred Baker. Uncle of Paul Baker of Medfield, Kerrie Studley of Plymouth, Patricia Pagel of Holbrook, Linda Hayner of Marshfield and the late Joyce Albanese. Stepfather of...
Paul O’Brien
Feb 9, 2016
O’Brien, Paul F. of Hingham, formerly of Abington and Dorchester, died February 9, 2016.
Paul adored his family, especially his beloved wife of over 60 years, Helen. Being married to her was his greatest joy in life and they were inseparable. His devotion was remarkable. He had a strong work ethic and always put others before himself. In his...
James H. Ploof
Feb 8, 2016
On the evening of February 8, 2015, James Harold Ploof, of Weymouth, passed suddenly at the age of 57.
James Ploof was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Son of the late Dorothy Fitzpatrick and Harold Ploof. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen P. Cady-Ploof. Loving father to Bridget Ploof of Quincy, Kyle Ploof of Los Angeles, CA, Lyle Braaten...
Cynthia “Cindie” Berardi
Feb 8, 2016
Cynthia “Cindie” Berardi of East Bridgewater, formerly Dorchester, died February 8, 2016 at the age of 60.
Cindie was the devoted mother of Deirdre Coll and her husband Danny (Sandy, Ut), Rori, Nicole, Laci, and Gizzy Berardi (East Bridgewater). Adoring Nana to Aidan. Beloved daughter of Frances and Harry Ralston (CA) and the late Domenic Berardi (Winthrop). Loving sister of...
Martha M. Brown
Feb 8, 2016
Brown, Martha M. (Stevenson) of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury and Dorchester, died February 8, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Brown. Loving mother of Frank C. Brown, Jr and his wife Maureen of Pembroke, Jody Cammarata and her husband Michael of Revere, Michael Brown and his wife Maryellyn of Hyde Park, Paul Brown and his wife Ann of...
Pearl G. Nichols
Feb 8, 2016
Nichols, Pearl G. (Fisher) of Pembroke, died February 8, 2016.
Born and raised in Weymouth, Pearl also lived in Pembroke for 40 years. Pearl worked for many years as an inspector in a machine shop; Massa Products in Hingham. For a number of years, Pearl was active with the Weymouth Boy Scouts. Pearl loved anything to do with cats and...
Wilfred A. Sevigny, Jr.
Feb 7, 2016
Wilfred A., Jr. Sevigny, of Weymouth, died February 7, 2016. Born in Quincy, May 4, 1923.
Graduated from Weymouth High in 1941. Enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served as a metal smith aboard the USS Boise, Wiseman, Samuel Chase and Mauri as a Petty Officer 1st Class. He graduated from Burdette College. He was an audit manager for...
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