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Jane E. Doine

Jane E. Doine

Jul 2, 2015

Doine, Jane E. (Roffo) of Quincy, died July 2, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones after an eight year battle with Esophageal Cancer. 

Jane courageously fought her battle with grace and dignity.  She was cared for by her family up until just two weeks ago.  Her greatest joy was that of being a wife, mother, and grandmother to her...

Marcia R. Ferguson

Marcia R. Ferguson

Jul 2, 2015

Ferguson, Marcia R. (Mills) of Weymouth, formerly of East Braintree, passed away July 2, 2015.

Daughter of the late George I. and Ruth (Pentleton) Mills. Loving mother of James of Braintree, Todd and his wife Kerry of Weymouth, Jason of Braintree and Ian of Braintree. Cherished grandmother of Andrew and Ryan Ferguson. Dear sister of Sandra Marobella and her husband...

Francis X. Rogers

Francis X. Rogers

Jul 2, 2015

Rogers, Francis X. “Frank” of Quincy, died July 2, 2015.

Frank worked at Logan Airport for many years as an air freight manager and was a member of the Dorchester Knights of Columbus. His family was the center of his world and he would have everyone over every Sunday night to play cards with “Papa” and spend time together. He...

Frances E. Heney

Frances E. Heney

Jul 2, 2015

Frances E. Heney (McElroy), 88, of Hingham, originally from Randolph, died July 2, 2015, at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham. Born in Boston, Fran had been a Hingham resident for 48 years.  A graduate of Bridgewater State Teacher’s College, Fran taught first and second grade at the Nevin School in Weymouth before starting her own family.  A devout Roman...

Louis H. Rubbo

Louis H. Rubbo

Jul 2, 2015

Rubbo, Louis H. of Hull formerly of Weymouth and Hingham, died July 2, 2015. 

Son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Zeoli) Rubbo.  Loving father of Patricia Rubbo of Abington, Louis N. Rubbo of Rockland, Peter Rubbo and his wife Loretta of South Weymouth, William Rubbo and his wife Jane of California, Marjie Asbury and her husband Beau of...

Frank A. Myett, Jr.

Frank A. Myett, Jr.

Jul 1, 2015

Frank A. Myett, Jr. of Marshfield MA. July 1, 2015.

Frank, affectionately known as Fio, grew up in East Boston and lived in Quincy for over 50 years before recently moving to Marshfield. He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Active in the Quincy community and local politics; he was one of the first volunteers of...

Walter F. Gibson

Walter F. Gibson

Jun 30, 2015

Walter Francis Gibson, 85 (April 21, 1930) of Quincy passed away on June 30, 2015.  

Son of the late Francis and Delia (Clancy) Gibson. Beloved husband of Mary Julia Gibson (Cavanaugh) for 59 years. Loving father of Maryanne DeThomaso and her husband Dan of Braintree, Stephen Gibson and his wife Mary of Quincy, Kathleen Gilmartin of Holbrook, and Richard...

Geraldine M. Healey

Geraldine M. Healey

Jun 29, 2015

Healey, Geraldine M. “Gerry” (Holiday) of Quincy, died June 29, 2015.  

Geraldine loved to cook, dance, and play bingo. Her family was the center of her world and she enjoyed gathering together for birthdays and holidays, especially Christmas, with all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a friendly and caring woman who will be greatly missed...

Michele M. Canavan

Michele M. Canavan

Jun 29, 2015

Canavan, Michele M. of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston died unexpectedly on June 29, 2015.

The beloved mother of Kevin Canavan of Brookline and Jason Canavan of Weymouth. Cherished daughter of Paul J. and Rosemary (McInnis) Canavan of Quincy. Sister of Paul Canavan of Quincy, Barbara Canavan of Weymouth, Patrick Canavan of Long Beach, CA and John Canavan of Weymouth....

Mary T. Buzzell

Mary T. Buzzell

Jun 29, 2015

Buzzell, Mary T. (Piselli) of Quincy, died June 29, 2015. 

Mary loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting and cooking for family and friends for gatherings at her home. She worked as an administrative assistant at Lord and Taylor for over 25 years and was a member of the Tenant Association at the Fenno House...

Marilyn D. Driebeek

Marilyn D. Driebeek

Jun 26, 2015

Driebeek, Marilyn D. (Williams) of Hingham, formerly of Concord died June 26, 2015.

Beloved wife of the late Norman J. Driebeek. Loving mother of Mary Jeanne Driebeek and her husband Charles Hunter of North Carolina, Joan Spasyk and her husband Michael of Vermont and the late Joseph Driebeek and his late wife Janice Hurley.  Sister of Philip Williams of Illinois. ...

Hubert W. Mcdonagh

Hubert W. Mcdonagh

Jun 26, 2015

Hubert W. McDonagh of Milton, died June 26, 2015 at the age of 83.

Hugh served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Son of the late Peter and Anna McDonagh. He is survived by many cousins.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH...

John A. Lynch

John A. Lynch

Jun 26, 2015

Mr. John A. Lynch of Weymouth of Southfield, formerly of Quincy, died June 26, 2015.

Beloved husband of Judy (Burham) Lynch. Father of Susan Harrington-Steele, and her husband, Rick Harrington of West Palm Beach, Florida, Sharon Steele of New York, and Jennifer Peden and her husband, Steve Peden of Norwell. Brother of the late Joseph and Paul Lynch. Grandfather of...

William S. “Willie” Cullen

William S. “Willie” Cullen

Jun 25, 2015

Cullen, William S., 75 of Quincy, MA passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. 

Beloved husband of 51 years of Leona (Engren).  Caring son of the late Joseph E. Cullen and Elizabeth (West) Cullen.  Loving father to William S. Cullen Jr. and his wife Lee of Quincy, MA, Cheryl Breen and...

Kathryn M. Hughes

Kathryn M. Hughes

Jun 25, 2015

Kathryn M. (Sheehan) Hughes of Weymouth and Marco Island, FL,  age, 76, passed away on  June 25, 2015, from a long illness at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham.

Kay was born on March 28, 1939, in Quincy, MA. Prior to devoting her life to raising her four children, Kay was employed by the City of Quincy and worked several...

Martha Basile

Martha Basile

Jun 25, 2015

Basile, Martha  of Quincy, died June 25, 2015.

Beloved sister of  Antonina Dingley of Quincy and the late Anthony Basile.  Martha is also lovingly survived by her nieces and nephews.

Martha was born in Boston and grew up and educated in the West End of Boston.  She was a very social woman who loved getting together at gatherings with family...

Jane D. Logan

Jane D. Logan

Jun 24, 2015

Jane D. (Kingsbury) Logan, age 61, of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2015. Devoted and adored mother of James J. Logan and his wife DeeDee of Southborough, Matthew P. Logan and his wife Melanie of Plymouth, and Andrea J. Logan of Watertown, and her nephew whom she loved as her own Son, John S. Kingsbury and his wife...

Richard M. Turpin

Richard M. Turpin

Jun 24, 2015

Turpin, Richard M., “Richie” of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died June 24, 2015. 

Richie’s life revolved around family and football.  His wife and children gave him the most joy and he wouldn’t miss a ball game or event that they were involved in.  Football was near and dear to his heart, first as a player for South Boston...

John M. Lally

John M. Lally

Jun 24, 2015

Mr. John M. Lally of Weymouth, died June 24, 2015.

Born in Galway, Ireland, John worked for 40 years for the Boston Gas Company as an electrician. He was always very active in the catholic church and was a former Eucharistic minister. John enjoyed golfing, traveling, and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed...

Elizabeth R. Ahern

Elizabeth R. Ahern

Jun 23, 2015

Elizabeth R. (Crawford) “Bette” Ahern, of S. Weymouth, passed away June 23, 2015. She was 89. Bette enjoyed traveling, especially to Pilgrim Beach Village in Truro for family vacations, to their family vacation home in Ossipee, New Hampshire and to South Padre Island, Texas to escape the cold New England winters. She loved boating, wildlife and was an avid photographer...

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