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Lawrence D. Knox

Lawrence D. Knox

Dec 3, 2015

Knox, Lawrence D. “Larry” of Hull, formerly of Raynham, passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 3, 2015.

Son of the late David and Jeanette (Hardy) Knox.  Larry is survived by the love of his life of 11 years, Jeannette Spencer of Hull, his son, Adam Knox of Boston and love of his life, April Zelesnik of...

James A. Flett

James A. Flett

Dec 3, 2015

James Allan Flett, Hingham, age 84 formerly of Milton and Canton, passed away on December 3rd after a long illness.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Dorothy (Johnson) Flett. Loving father of Janet F. Silva and her husband Thomas A. of Boxford, MA, J. William Flett and his wife Dawn-Marie of Yarmouthport, MA and John M. Flett and his wife...

J. Matthew Wood

J. Matthew Wood

Dec 2, 2015

Wood, J. Matthew “Matt” of Braintree, originally from Dorchester, died December 2, 2015, with his loving family by his side. 

For Matt, his family was the central focus of his life.  He was the type of person that people naturally gravitated toward and he enjoyed their company.  He cultivated lifelong relationships from his Wainwright Park days and Mission High...

John F. Keller, Jr.

John F. Keller, Jr.

Dec 1, 2015

Keller, John F., Jr of Quincy, died unexpectedly December 1, 2015. 

John was a life long resident of Quincy.  He graduated from Quincy High Vocational School after studying HVAC Technology.  John was an avid sports fan, particularly for the Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins. John’s main passion was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He will be...

Charles P. “Chuck” Logue

Charles P. “Chuck” Logue

Dec 1, 2015

Logue, Charles P. “Chuck”, 71, of Quincy, died December 1, 2015.    Beloved partner of Oliver G. Kelley of Quincy.  Dear son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Mee) Logue.  Devoted brother of the late Sister Teresa M. Logue, SC and Kathleen P. Logue.  Also survived by many loving friends.   Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours...

Robert H. Breen

Robert H. Breen

Nov 30, 2015

Breen, Robert H. “Bob” of Hull, formerly of Quincy Point, died November 30, 2015. 

Bob grew up and lived in Quincy Point where he worked the shores as a clam digger. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. Bob worked as a steam engineer for Braintree Electric Light for many years before retiring. He...

Phyllis Falletti

Phyllis Falletti

Nov 30, 2015

Phyllis Falletti, 80 years of age entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness on Monday November 30, 2015.

Phyllis was born in Weymouth and lived in Weymouth her whole life. Phyllis retired from Hingham Institution for Savings in 2006. She enjoyed being with her family, traveling with her husband, going...

Raymond E. Neiland

Raymond E. Neiland

Nov 29, 2015

Raymond E. Neiland, 93, of North Weymouth died on November 29, 2015.

Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of James and Bridget (Critchley) Neiland. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and a US Navy Veteran of WWII, serving as a Sonar Man First Class on board the USS George E. Badger, earning 10 Battle Stars, The...

Virginia A. Welch

Virginia A. Welch

Nov 29, 2015

Virginia A. (Lyons) Welch of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Hingham, died November 29, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Virginia’s passion in life was her family. She loved hosting her children and grandchildren at her home and spending time creating lifelong memories. She was everyone’s mother and put others before herself. Virginia...

James A. Tangney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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