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Joseph E. Robinson
Sep 29, 2015
Robinson, Joseph E. of Weymouth, passed away at his home that he so loved and built in 1952, on September 29, 2015.
Beloved husband of the late Marion A. (O’Connor) Robinson. Loving father of Steven E. Robinson and his wife Susan of Sharon and Nancy E. Robinson of Marston Mills. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Robinson and Lisa Robinson and her...
Dorothy Crowley
Sep 28, 2015
Crowley, Dorothy Mae (Ennis) of Weymouth, died September 28, 2015.
Dottie grew up in Roxbury and lived in Marstons Mills for several years before coming to Weymouth over 40 years ago. In her early years she taught ballroom dancing, figure skating and swimming. She also enjoyed traveling. Over the years many cats including Murphy, Ginger and Savannah held a special...
John M. Crowley
Sep 27, 2015
Crowley, John M. (Retired BPD) of South Weymouth, formerly of Boston, age 86, passed away September 27, 2015.
John was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Marion (Ford) Crowley and devoted father of two daughters, Gail M. Cerva of Sandown, NH and Jo-Ann Manijak of Medway, and her husband, Peter. He was a proud grandfather of Laura...
Nancy Desharnais
Sep 26, 2015
Nancy (Downes) Desharnais of Weymouth, formerly of Hull, entered into rest peacefully with her family by her side September 26, 2015.
Nancy grew up in the Mission Hill section of Roxbury and graduated from Mission Hill High School in 1955. Nancy was a member of St. Mary’s Sodality in Hull and was a devoted mother. Nancy was a CCD teacher,...
Marie Jarvis
Sep 25, 2015
Marie (Elissi) Jarvis of Hull, died peacefully September 25, 2015.
Former wife of the late Little Jarvis. Loving mother of Mark Jarvis and his partner Monica Ferraro of Quincy, Bob Jarvis and his wife Rose T. Jarvis of Hull, and Bill Jarvis and his wife Jeanne McDonough-Jarvis of Marshfield. Cherished sister of Joseph Elissi of Hull. Devoted grandmother of...
Margaret Carr
Sep 25, 2015
Carr, Margaret of Quincy, died September 25, 2015.
Margaret’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the River Bay Club and Eventide Nursing Home for their exceptional care and compassion to Margaret in the last years of her life.
Beloved wife of the late William Carr. Loving aunt of Joan Duffy of Braintree and John J....
Edith E. Tardiff
Sep 24, 2015
Edith E. Tardiff of Weymouth, died September 24, 2015.
Beloved wife of 67 years to Donald M.Tardiff, MD of Weymouth. Loving mother of Richard Tardiff and his wife Joy Tardiff, MD of Braintree. Dear sister of Walter “Red” Rowell,Jr. of Alaska and the late Robert Lee Rowell, Chester Otis Rowell and Norma Gremila. Cherished grandmother of Katherine and Daniel Tardiff...
Edith E. Tardiff
Sep 24, 2015
Tardiff, Edith E. (Rowell) of Weymouth, died September 24, 2015.
Beloved wife of 67 years to Donald M.Tardiff, MD of Weymouth. Loving mother of Richard Tardiff and his wife Joy Tardiff, MD of Braintree. Dear sister of Walter “Red” Rowell,Jr. of Alaska and the late Robert Lee Rowell, Chester Otis Rowell and Norma Gremila. Cherished grandmother of Katherine and Daniel...
John F. “Mac” Mchugh, Iii
Sep 24, 2015
McHugh, John F., “Mac” of Hingham, died September 24, 2015, surrounded by his family.
The beloved husband of 49 years to Marie (Ahern) McHugh of Hingham. Loving father of Marybeth Schombert and her husband James of Eugene, OR, John “Jay” McHugh and his wife Melissa of Quincy, Allyson McHugh of Hingham and the late Kevin McHugh and his wife Karen...
Gail E. Shanahan
Sep 24, 2015
Gail E. (Wood) Shanahan, 71, of Weymouth passed away September 24, 2015.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Thelma (Wise) Shanahan. Former wife of the late Barry C. Wood. Beloved sister of Frances Shanahan of Weymouth. She was mother of Pam Oliver and her husband Bill of Weymouth, Heather Wood of Weymouth and Rockland and Barry Wood...
Maryann Dellamano
Sep 22, 2015
Maryann Dellamano, 55, lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away at home September 22, 2015.
She was the devoted mother of Joseph P. Gibbons, and his fiancé Kristen Paluzzi; grandmother of “the light of her life”, Joseph P. Gibbons, Jr.; daughter of the late Mary Dellamano; sister of Mark, James, Robert and Daniel Dellamano. Maryann is also survived by many loving...
Mary E. Candito
Sep 21, 2015
Mary E. Candito of Hull, died September 21, 2015.
Mary received her Associate’s degree in accounting from Bentley College and went on to work for Granite City Electric for over 30 years as their bookkeeper. She was very active in the church and her faith was very important to her. She loved the ocean and could often be found with...
Clara Elizabeth Sheskey (Tipton)
Sep 21, 2015
Surrounded by her family at the Pat Roche Hospice in Hingham, Clara Sheskey passed away peacefully on September 21, 2015, just 17 days short of her 93rd birthday. She was born and raised on her family’s farm in the small town of Buena Vista, just outside of Portsmouth, Ohio. Her parents were Oscar & May Tipton (Blood). After going to...
Edward K. Phillips
Sep 20, 2015
Phillips, Edward K. “Eddie”, of South Boston, formerly of Quincy, passed away on September 20, 2015 surrounded by his family.
Edward attended South Boston High School and Newbury Junior College. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was proud of his status of being his Drill Instructor’s “House Mouse”. He was an aide to...
Irene Gonsalves
Sep 19, 2015
Irene Gonsalves of Boston, passed away September 19, 2015.
Loving and dearly loved mother of Toussaint and LaFleur Gonsalves. Cherished daughter of the late Isador and Sylvia Hershoff. Beloved sister of the late Leonard Hershoff and adored niece of the late Harold Lamb; she was survived by her first cousins, Lisa Lapuck and Lawrence Lamb.
For the past 40 years...
Susan Mcdermott
Sep 19, 2015
McDermott, Susan of Connecticut formerly of Quincy, died September 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was a hard working woman who was devoted to her family. She had a passion for her motorcycle (81), playing sports particularly softball and hockey and finding adventures in life. Susan had an artistic style and enjoyed painting as well as arts...
Matthew J. Monahan
Sep 19, 2015
Matthew J. Monahan of Hingham and Hull, died suddenly September 19, 2015 at the age of 73.
Matt worked as a manufacturers rep for many years. He enjoyed traveling, the ocean and fishing. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
He was the brother of Kenneth Monahan of Rockland, Catherine Monahan of Taunton, Ronald Monahan of Hull and...
Elizabeth Courtney
Sep 18, 2015
Elizabeth (Wentworth) Courtney of Middleborough, formerly of Quincy, died September 18, 2015.
Elizabeth was the secretary of her senior class at Quincy High School. She worked as a clerk at the US Navy building and for Quincy Public Works for many years. She was a pragmatic woman who enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling to Florida, and was an avid reader....
Kenneth F. Mccarthy
Sep 18, 2015
Mr. Kenneth F. “Ken” McCarthy, 65 of Hingham, died on September 18, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Lynn. Devoted father of Lauryn of San Francisco, Deven of Boston and Allison of Hingham. Loving son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Doherty) McCarthy, and dear son-in-law of Geraldine (Devine) McKenna of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Cherished...
Kathleen R. Roth
Sep 18, 2015
Roth, Kathleen R. (Gray) of Hingham, died September 18, 2015.
Kathleen’s family was the focal point of her life and she treasured her children and grandchildren, as they did her. After living outside the U.S. for seven years Kathleen and her family settled in Hingham. She worked for the State as an Administrative Assistant to the Senior Counsel for...