Obituaries

Nov 5, 2015

Hulme, William F., Jr. of Weymouth, died November 5, 2015.

Bill worked as a reprographics manager at Service Point USA in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. He inspired many to lace up their skates, coaching his family, friends and neighbors through Weymouth Youth Hockey.  Bill was also an avid fan of blues music and a self-taught artist who’s watercolor...

Nov 4, 2015

Breslin, J. “Christine” of Quincy, died unexpectedly on November 4, 2015.

Daughter of the late Walter H. and Margaret J. (Clifford) Breslin. Loving sister of  Carol  and William Powers of Pembroke, Gregory Breslin of Ipswich, Mark Breslin  and his wife Bonnie Sosis of Milton and Matthew Breslin and his wife Sandra of Stoughton. Christine is also survived by many nieces,...

Nov 4, 2015

Robert E. Mahar Sr., 1938, grew up in Quincy and attended QHS, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1958 and served as a mechanic on aircraft carriers. Upon discharge, he married Barbara J. Tappen, also of Quincy, and they raised their children Deborah (Griffin) and Robert in Braintree.    He was self employed at Mahar & Engstrom, a...

Nov 3, 2015

MacLeod, Linda Ann “Auntie Linna” of Norwell, passed away in her home November 3, 2015.  

Daughter of the late Angus Neil and E. Lorraine (Collins) MacLeod.  Loving sister of Neil MacLeod and his wife Bette of Plymouth, John MacLeod and his wife Joanne, Elaine Garvey and her husband Jerry of Marshfield, Jeannine Cogburn and her husband Bruce of Kingston,...

Nov 3, 2015

Randall, Timothy Martin of Cambridge, died November 3, 2015.

The beloved son on Cynthia Randall and the late Bruce Randall, Father of Scott Randall all previously of Quincy. Brother of Ruth Dempsey of Houston, TX, Rhonda Dowling of East Weymouth, Jeff Randall of Hanover, Abigail Childs of Norwell, Allison Rescigno of Marston Mills and the late Adam Randall. Tim is...

Nov 3, 2015

Robert “Bob” R. Montgomery, Jr, beloved husband of Mary (Murphy) Montgomery for 68 years, passed away at home Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the age of 91.

Bob was born in Boston, Mass, and was a graduate of Boston High School of Commerce.  He enlisted in the Navy serving as a radioman aboard the USS Langley and USS Yorktown and...

Nov 3, 2015

Mr. Francis J. Pitts of Weymouth, died peacefully at home November 3, 2015.

Beloved husband of the late Arlene F. (Duwors) Pitts. Loving father of Marie C. Brazuk and her partner, Charles Dennis, of New Orleans, LA, and Bryan J. Pitts and his wife, Eileen, of Weymouth. Grandfather of Katie (Pitts) and her husband Paul Stanton, Karen (Brazuk) and her...

Nov 3, 2015

Diane (Peters) Leonard, 68, of Carver died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, after a short but courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by her loving family. 

Diane was born and raised in Hingham and was a 1965 graduate of Hingham High School.  Many will remember Diane from her years of waitressing at the former With Richard’s restaurant in Cohasset.  She...

Nov 2, 2015

McGowan, Coleman of Duxbury and Woburn entered into rest November 2, 2015 at 89 years. 

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ann (Keohane).  Son of the late Mary Elizabeth and Coleman McGowan and late brothers Francis and Donald.  Survived by his children Michael and his wife Janet, daughter Jaclyn and son Gregory of Winchester; Philip and his late wife...

Nov 2, 2015

Jeanette (Simari) Baleski, 63, of Hingham, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 after a long illness. 

Born in Weymouth, Jeanette grew up in Hingham. She was a 1970 graduate of Hingham High School. A lifelong seamstress, she was the owner of A Loving Stitch, a tailoring and alteration shop. 

She was survived by her two daughters, Betsy Farina...

Nov 2, 2015

Schottmiller, Ann T. (Casey) of Quincy, passed peacefully at home on November 2, 2015. 

Ann enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She was a member of the Mother of Twins Club in her earlier days.  She was a longtime employee of the North Quincy Post Office and enjoyed meeting the people she encountered at work.  She will...

Nov 2, 2015

Buszkiewicz, Joseph T. of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away November 2, 2015 at age 65. Joseph was born in Germany and a member of St. Mark’s Post and the Marine Corps League. Beloved husband of Marguerite (Ainsley) Buszkiewicz. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Anna Buszkiewicz. Loving father to John Ainsley and his wife Christine of Quincy, and...

Nov 2, 2015

Roy J. Burchsted, of Brockton, formerly of North Weymouth, died November 2, 2015. Roy proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Harwood. He worked as a printer for Store Service Press for 35 years, retiring in 2004. Roy was an avid golfer and also enjoyed gardening. He took great pride in his home and yard. He will be...

Nov 2, 2015

Nov 1, 2015

Marilyn C. Rafferty, 79, of Naples, FL, died Sunday, November 1, 2015. 

Formerly of Hingham, MA, she had been a Naples resident since 1999.  She was born August 7, 1936 in Franklin, MA, the daughter of John F. and Gertrude (Mitiguy) Cataldo.  Marilyn will be remembered for her love of life, her gregarious personality, her courage, and for the...

Nov 1, 2015

 

Mary J. (Feeney) Logan, of Braintree, entered Eternal Life on Nov. 1, 2015, at the age of 87.  She was the beloved husband of the late Paul G. Logan for 65 years, and cherished mother of 5 children:  Paul T. Logan and his wife Jeanne, of Weymouth;  Maureen E. Logan-Zemina and her husband Michael, of Plymouth;  Brian E. Logan...

Nov 1, 2015

Norma M. (Miles) Boren, of Weymouth, died November 1, 2015. Norma was raised and educated in Dorchester, graduating from St. Gregory’s High School, class of 1937. She has lived in Weymouth for 63 years. In her early years, Norma worked as a machine operator for the IRS. She was an active parishioner of St. Jerome’s Church and was involved in...

Oct 31, 2015

Kathleen A. MacLellan (Flaherty), a 24 year resident of Abington, formerly of Brighton, died suddenly October 31, 2015 at the age of 54.

Kathleen worked as a registered nurse at New England Baptist Hospital for 30 years touching countless lives. She was a natural caregiver and took pride in advocating for her patients.

She was the beloved wife of Gerard...

Oct 30, 2015

Harrington, Margaret “Peggy” (McDonald) age 83 of South Weymouth, died peacefully on October 30 with her family by her side, having lived courageously for many years with Alzheimers disease. She was the daughter of the late Henrietta and William McDonald. Formerly of Dorchester and East Dedham, she was a proud graduate of Holy Trinity High School. Peggy’s greatest accomplishment was...

Oct 28, 2015

Colonel Chester R. Gilmore, Jr., USAF retired, passed away at 2:06 AM on October 28, 2015.

He was the husband of the late Betty Folsom Gilmore. Colonel Gilmore was born in Medway, MA and attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics prior to enlisting in the Army Air Corp during WWII. After the war the Gilmore’s settled in Holliston, MA where...