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Edward “Eddie” Keough
Apr 14, 2016
Edward Joseph Keough, 80, of Sandwich was a man of few words but many subtle, dry jokes, a diner with a limited palette but an appetite for first-class restaurants, and a fisherman who found great joy in sharing his knowledge with his children and grandchildren but also spending lazy summer afternoons on his boat with family and friends. He died...
Edward M. Foster
Apr 14, 2016
Mr. Edward M. Foster, of Weymouth, died April 14, 2016.
Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, he had lived in Weymouth for many years. Ed graduated from Charlestown High School, Class of 1957. He was a 50 year member of IBEW Local # 103 as an electrician and working for E.G. Sawyer Company. Ed was also a former member...
Yolanda E. Galvin
Apr 13, 2016
Galvin, Yolanda E. (Cordaro) of Hingham, formerly of Hull, died April 13, 2016.
Yolanda received the most enjoyment in life by taking care of her loving family, and her career. She was the administrative assistant to the Admiral at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, in Boston, for over 20 years. She and her late husband John used to enjoy...
John A. Badger Jr.
Apr 13, 2016
John A. Badger, Jr. of Braintree, formally of Quincy, passed away on April 13, 2016. Raised in Squantum, Jack was educated at North Quincy High School. He proudly served his country in the USMC in Korea. His love for the ocean, boating and fishing was great. He once built 2 18’ snipe sailboats in our basement. You could always find...
Dorothy R. “Dottie” Ryan
Apr 12, 2016
Dorothy R. “Dottie” Ryan of Quincy, formerly of Hyannis, died April 12, 2016, surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late William J. Ryan and Mary F. (Powell) Ryan. Sister of William J. Ryan Jr. and his his wife Brenda of Quincy, and Judith E. Ryan of Arizona.Loving Aunt of Michele Alvarez of Quincy. Cherished niece of Ethel O’Neil of...
Francis J. Madden
Apr 12, 2016
Madden, Francis J. “Frank” of Quincy, died April 12, 2016.
Frank was an extremely intelligent and easy going man with a passion for his family. He was an accomplished engineer, a lover of both nature and technology. He was a proud Army Air Corp veteran of WWII. He used the GI Bill to attend Northeastern University, graduating with an...
Frances P. Strano
Apr 12, 2016
Frances P. Strano, of Weymouth, died April 12, 2016.
She worked as a secretary for 47 years for the City of Boston with Health and Hospitals. Frances enjoyed always doing yard work and was also an animal lover.
Daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Fafian) Strano. Sister of Lillian F. Doyle and her husband, Joseph, of Weymouth. Aunt of...
Marcelle A. Janis
Apr 12, 2016
Janis, Marcelle A. (LaChance) of Quincy, died April 12, 2016.
Marcelle’s family was the center of her life and she took great pride in caring for them and her home. She was a devoted wife to her husband Peter for 67 years, caring for him at home until he passed last year. She loved her time as a volunteer...
Geraldine M. Flynn
Apr 11, 2016
Flynn, Geraldine M. “Geri” of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, April 11, 2016.
Beloved aunt of Denise Hoyle and Marie Hoyle both of Weymouth, who were devoted nieces that cared for Geri for many years, as well as, Marcia Walkama of Brockton and Alfred Hoyle of Hawaii. Loving sister of Jean McDonald of S. Weymouth and Geri’s twin sister, Eileen...
Frederick F. “Fred” Leonard
Apr 11, 2016
Leonard, Frederick F. “Fred” of Hull, died April 11, 2016.
Fred very much enjoyed working for the Boston Globe as a printer for many years before retiring. He and his wife spent the winters in Florida where they cherished many memories. Fred’s main passion in life was his family, they were the foundation of his life and most important...
Tiersa K. Horan
Apr 10, 2016
Tiersa K. Horan of Winthrop, 41, suddenly and unexpectedly, April 10, 2016.
Beloved daughter of Judith Bouldin of Hull and the late Dr. John J. Horan. Loving sister of Lea M. Horan of Worcester, MA and Ragin K. Horan of MA. Dearest love of Edward McLean of Winthrop. Tiersa is lovingly survived by many relatives and friends. Her dog,...
George W. Maier Iii
Apr 10, 2016
Maier III, George W. a lifelong resident of Quincy, died April 10, 2016.
George was a graduate of Quincy High School, class of 1959. George loved spending time with his family; sitting by the pool and attending plays and kids’ sporting events. George was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching Nascar races. George was a longtime member of...
Lillian O’Neil
Apr 10, 2016
O’Neil, Lillian L. “Lil” of Quincy, died April 10, 2016.
Lil adored her husband Joe, he was the love of her life. They enjoyed going out to eat and traveling together and would attend reunions all over the country for the Navy ship he was stationed on, as well as visiting her sister in Louisiana. They attended mass every...
Nancy O’Keefe Dyer
Apr 9, 2016
O’Keefe Dyer, Nancy (O’Keefe) of Falmouth, died April 9, 2016.
Nancy was a dedicated registered nurse who worked for Mass General Hospital in Boston for 21 years, South County Hospital in Rhode Island for 4 years, Kent Hospital in Rhode Island for 2 years and Falmouth Hospital for 2 years. Nancy spent much of her free time enjoying the...
Kate Phalon Mccarthy
Apr 9, 2016
Kate Phalon McCarthy of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15.
Family, friends and school were Kate’s life. She cherished her relationships with her parents, brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her large extended family and many friends. Kate always enjoyed going to school. She attended Hamilton and St. Francis Xavier Schools in...
Susan C. Schurman
Apr 9, 2016
NORTH QUINCY, MA – Dr. Susan Claire Schurman, 69, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 while under Hospice care at her home after a long battle with a chronic pulmonary disorder.
She was born July 26, 1946 in Quincy, MA, the daughter of Erich R. and Gloria J. Schurman, both of whom predeceased her. Dr. Schurman had exceptional intelligence...
John A. Riley
Apr 8, 2016
John Anthony Riley, 67, of Hingham Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday April 8th, 2016.
A lifelong resident of Hingham, he devoted much of his time to the town and preserving its historic value. John served on the town’s Planning Board for 21 years and also served as an elected official on the Board of...
Catherine “Kitty” Shaughnessy
Apr 8, 2016
Shaughnessy, Catherine “Kitty” (O’Connell) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, originally from County Galway, Ireland, died unexpectedly on April 8, 2016.
The beloved wife of 54 years to Michael J. Shaughnessy. Loving mother of Bryan Shaughnessy and his wife Tricia of Braintree, Kevin Shaughnessy and his wife Christine of Norwood and Michael G. Shaughnessy and his companion Maria Vidal of Weymouth....
Armando H. Tangherlini
Apr 8, 2016
Tangherlini, Armando H. of Rockland, died April 8, 2016.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 AM Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at...
Edward J. Rowan, Jr.
Apr 8, 2016
Rowan, Edward J., Jr. of Savin Hill, died April 8, 2016.
Edward was both proud of his family and his country. He served in the U.S. Marines during Korea. Edward had worked as a printer and belonged to the Printer Local #1 for over 32 years, prior to working for Boston Sewer & Water. He was a member of...
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