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William P. Bjorkman, Sr.
Apr 14, 2015
Bjorkman, William P., Sr. of Weymouth, died April 14, 2015.
William founded the family business, Bjorkman Industrial Power Corporation headquartered in Weymouth, MA with his wife and sons in 1980. Bill served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine USS Cutlass (SS-478) where he was influenced to enter the field of DC Power Systems. Bill was an avid seaman and...
C. Frances Lynn
Apr 14, 2015
Lynn, C. Frances (Conway), aged 90 years, died on April 14, 2015 in Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center after an illness.
“Fran” was born in Dorchester, the only child of Charles Patrick Conway, a native of Loughrae Galway Ireland and Sarah Frances (Lally) Conway, a native of Partry County Mayo Ireland. Frances was a 1942 graduate of North Quincy High...
James C. Mcstravick
Apr 14, 2015
James C. McStravick of Weymouth, died April 14, 2015 at the age of 80.
Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. For over 30 years, he worked as a linesman for Boston Edison, retiring in 1993. He will be remembered for his quick Irish wit and his sense of humor. He was always ready with a...
Daniel F. Riley
Apr 13, 2015
Riley, Daniel F. of Norfolk, formerly of Braintree and Quincy, died April 13, 2015 at the age of 87. A graduate of North Quincy High School, Dan married his high school sweetheart, Frances M. Riley (nee Campbell) after serving in the US Coast Guard. As an active member of his church, Dan served as a long time religious instructor and...
Jeffrey L. Doyle
Apr 13, 2015
Doyle, Jeffrey L. “Jafar” of North Weymouth, died April 13, 2015. Jeff had spent many years in the automotive industry and was always mechanically inclined. He later became an entrepreneur. If you needed anything, he either had it or he would find it for you. He had a love for all things ocean and boating and would rather be fishing...
Charles A. Collyer Jr.
Apr 13, 2015
Collyer, Charles A., Jr. “Bud” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died April 13, 2015.
Bud proudly served in the United States Navy during Korea. He served together with his four brothers on the USS Allagash. He was the oldest and longest member of the Penny Post 399. Bud was a devoted employee of the MBTA as a bus driver...
Madelyn A. Geary
Apr 13, 2015
Geary, Madelyn A. “Lyn” of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died April 13, 2015.
Lyn was full of unconditional love and was the center of her family’s heart. She was never shy to sing a song and have it choreographed with her own dance routine. Her passion was bowling and she took part in the Saint Ann’s Bowling League on...
Edward D. Kingsbury
Apr 12, 2015
Edward D. Kingsbury August 30, 1943 – April 12, 2015
Ed Kingsbury was a voracious reader, humble veteran, and a close friend of many in his large family. Ed was the seventh of fifteen children of Paul and Dorothy Kingsbury, growing up in Boston and graduating from Jamaica Plain High. At 21, he joined the army, serving in Vietnam at...
Richard E. Mcdonald
Apr 12, 2015
McDonald, Richard E. of Quincy, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on April 12, 2015.
Richard was a Senior Trader at Putnam Investments for 29 years, an honorary member of the Boston Securities Traders Association, a former Trustee of Cotting School as well as one of the original organizers of the BSTA Cotting School Christmas Party which...
David N. Baker
Apr 12, 2015
David N. Baker of Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy, died April 12, 2015 at the age of 84.
David served in the U.S. Army of Occupation in Germany from 1949 to 1952. He was a former member of the Mass. State Guard and U.S. Naval Reserve, Submarine Division as well as the National Amvets and a lifetime member of the 97th...
Lorraine M. “Laurie” Garrity
Apr 12, 2015
Garrity, Lorraine M. “Laurie”, of Hingham, died April 12, 2015.
Laurie grew up in Scituate and graduated from Chandler Business School of Boston with her Associates degree. She worked at Thayer Academy in Braintree as a business administrator for 25 years. Laurie was a selfless woman who always put others, especially her family, before herself. She had a love for...
Elia T. Mansani
Apr 12, 2015
Mansani, Elia T. (Leone/Erna) of Quincy, died April 12, 2015.
Elia worked for Armstrong Global for almost 50 years, retiring in 1982. She was an avid Red Sox fan and also enjoyed playing bingo, cards and cooking. Elia was fiercely devoted to her family. She was a strong and independent woman who proudly built her life on her own. She...
Francis L. Russ
Apr 11, 2015
Russ, Francis L. of Quincy, died on April 11, 2015 at Marina Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Son of the late Gilbert and Catherine (Nolan) Russ. Loving brother of Virginia Russ and Katherine O’Leary both of Quincy and the late John, Sonny, William, Paul, Donald and Joanne Russ. Brother in law to the late Daniel O’Leary. Cherished Uncle of Debby,...
Nancy L. Scribi
Apr 11, 2015
Scribi, Nancy L., 96, of Quincy, formerly of Sudbury, died April 11, 2015.
Nancy was a member of the Women’s Sewing Club for over 50 years and the Daughter’s of Italy. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, and cooking. She was a caring, independent, and creative woman. She could solve any problem. Her family was most important to her and she...
Curtis G. Rand
Apr 10, 2015
Rand, Curtis G. of Hingham, With typical quietness and grace, Buzzy as his family and friends affectionately knew him, passed away at home watching his beloved birds on April 10th.
He had lived with a difficult set of medical challenges the last 2 years which left him in a wheelchair and with many limitations. He shared his gratitude for...
Martha J. Coughlin
Apr 9, 2015
Martha J. (Salemme) Coughlin, age 78, of Weymouth, died April 9, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late John and Henrietta (Pagnano) Salemme. Loving wife of the late John Mitchell.
Martha was a lifelong resident of Weymouth and a retired employee of National Grid and Olden’s Pharmacy. Martha enjoyed painting, bowling, golf, sitting on the beach, and...
John T. Butler
Apr 9, 2015
Butler, John T., 92, of Quincy, died April 9, 2015.
John proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. He was a Vice President at John Hancock for over thirty five years and retired in 1984. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Beloved husband of 63 years of Verna (Kinniburgh)...
Teresa A. “Tess” Dalton
Apr 9, 2015
Teresa A. “Tess” (McPortland) Dalton, of Rockland, died April 9, 2015. Tess lived in Dorchester for many years before moving to Rockland 27 years ago. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years with Hingham VNA and Brookline Hospital. She was a compassionate nurse who was devoted her to patients and work. Tess loved spending time with...
Thomas F. Pickett
Apr 8, 2015
Thomas Francis Pickett, son of E. Wallis and Julia Marie (Teeling) died peacefully on Wednesday, April 8 while traveling in North Carolina. Beloved husband of the late Thelma E. “Rumble” of Weymouth, to whom he was wed 59 years, Thomas was a 20-year retired operations support specialist at State Street Corp. and ING, following a prior 21- year career at...
Elaine M. Keenan
Apr 8, 2015
Keenan, Elaine M. (Molloy) of Weymouth and Barefoot Bay, FL, died April 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76.
Elaine was a longtime employee for Stop and Shop in Hingham. She enjoyed golfing and spending time and playing various games with her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing...
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