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Francis J. Fitzpatrick
Jan 16, 2015
Fitzpatrick, Francis J. “Fitzy” (Ret. BPD) of Hanover, died January 16, 2015.
Beloved husband of 63 years of Marie Y. (Thibault) Fitzpatrick. Loving father of Michael Fitzpatrick and his wife Ann Marie of Walpole, Maureen DiMarzio and her husband Daniel of Hanover, John Fitzpatrick and Marie Gagnon of Braintree, James Fitzpatrick and Debbie Bowman of Kingston, Mary Fitzpatrick and...
Barbara J. Mahar
Jan 16, 2015
Mahar, Barbara J. (Tappen) age 75, originally from Quincy, died on January 16, 2015.
Barbara was a graduate of Bridgewater University and taught physical education in Braintree Public Schools. She married the love of her life Bob and made their home in Braintree. She was active in many ways in her community. A master CCD teacher at St. Clare’s Parish,...
John Paul Diantonio
Jan 16, 2015
DiAntonio, John “Jack” Paul of Quincy, died January 16, 2015.
Brother of Robert DiAntonio and his wife Joan of Clayton, MO. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
William R. Handrahan
Jan 15, 2015
Handrahan, William R. of Hingham, died peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living in Cohasset at age 90 on January 15, 2015 surrounded by family after a recent period of failing health. He was the last surviving child of the large Handrahan family of Hull, MA.
Bill attended and played football at Hingham High, Thayer Academy, and Ohio State University. He proudly...
Joseph D. Diggin
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Joseph D. Diggin of Weymouth, died January 15, 2015.
Joe worked for many years as a Bus Driver for the MBTA. He loved to travel, go to the beach, and took much pride when he was on his motorcycle. He was also a friend of Bill W, and was a member of the Snug Harbor Group in Quincy, as...
Anna M. Keaney
Jan 15, 2015
Keaney, Anna M. “Ann” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died January 15, 2015.
Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (Foley) Keaney. Loving sister of Theresa Flanigan of Hatboro, PA, Catherine “Kay” of Quincy and Bob of Weymouth and the late Mary E. Cahill and John J. Keaney, Jr. Dear sister-in-law of Robert Flanigan of Hatboro, PA,...
Edwin R. Pitera
Jan 15, 2015
Edwin Richard Pitera, 88, of Braintree died January 15, 2015 with his family by his side.
Ed was born on May 14, 1926 in Boston, MA to Karol and Helen (Jachym) Pitera.
Ed went to high school in Boston and during his senior year was enlisted in the Army Airforce where he trained and taught pilots survival skills needed during...
Mary Jane Neagle
Jan 14, 2015
Neagle, Mary Jane (Gallivan) of Hingham, died January 14, 2015. Daughter of the late Dr. John J. Gallivan and Dorothy (Dee) Gallivan. Mother of the late Daniel Moody, John Moody and Mark Moody. Sister of Dorothy (Gallivan) Norman and her husband Ralph of East Weymouth and the late John E. Gallivan and his wife Jacquie (Rose) Gallivan of Hingham. Grandmother...
Mary F. Coughlin
Jan 14, 2015
Coughlin, Mary F. of South Boston, formerly of The Prudential Apartments in Boston died January 14, 2015, she was 89. Daughter of the late Daniel J. Coughlin, Sr.and Frances (Kennealy) Coughlin. Beloved sister of the late Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. and Edward T. Coughlin. Sister in Law of Kay Coughlin of Stoughton and Phyllis Goodens of Milton She is also...
Maureen A. Waldron
Jan 14, 2015
Waldron, Maureen Ann (Dalton) of Falmouth, formerly of Hull, suddenly, January 14, 2015.
Beloved daughter of Vera C. (McGinn) Dalton of Hull and the late Robert J. Dalton. Loving mother of Emily Waldron of Brockton and Matthew Waldron of PA. Loving sister of Francis J. Dalton of FL, Michele Hickson of FL, Robert N. Dalton of FL, Denise M. Clark...
Robert Joseph Logue
Jan 14, 2015
Robert Joseph Logue, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and a devoted community servant, died Wednesday morning at his home in Hingham. He was 82.
Born in Dorchester in 1932, he grew up in a house on Stockton Street shared by several generations of his family. He was predeceased by his parents Eleanor and Aubrey, sister Anne and brother Aubrey....
Lucy W. Thorpe
Jan 13, 2015
Thorpe, Lucy passed away on January 13, 2015.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Lucy graduated from Framingham State Teachers College and became a Home Economics teacher in both Boston and New Jersey.
She married her deceased husband, Walter Thorpe in 1953 and they divided their married life between Massachusetts and New Jersey. They had two children, Richard Thorpe,...
Ruth Elizabeth Graceffa
Jan 13, 2015
Graceffa, Ruth Elizabeth (Nudd) of Squantum, died peacefully on January 13, 2015, she was 94.
The beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Graceffa. Loving mother of John Graceffa and his wife Elaine of Norwell, Joanne Graceffa Riley and her husband Larry of Hopewell, VA. Cherished grandmother of Victoria Graceffa of Norwell. She is survived by her in laws. Joseph...
Elizabeth A. Mullen
Jan 13, 2015
Mullen, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Flaherty) of Quincy, died January 13, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late John F. Mullen, Sr. Loving mother of John “Jack” F. Mullen Jr. and Christina M. Mullen both of Quincy. Sister of the late Marcus and Thomas Flaherty. Cherished grandmother of James “Jake” and John Mullen both of Quincy. Betty was also survived by...
Francis P. Brennan
Jan 13, 2015
Francis P. Brennan passed away peacefully Tuesday surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy and courageous battle with several illnesses. His strength and resiliency was inspiring to his wide network of family, friends and caregivers. He was 57.
Known as Fran by his family and friends, he was the loving husband of Maureen (McKenna) and loving father...
Karen S. Arnold
Jan 13, 2015
Arnold, Karen S. (Phillips) of Carver, formerly of E. Weymouth, passed away after a long battle with cancer, January 13, 2015.
Daughter of the late Raymond E. and Annette C. (Ford) Phillips. Beloved mother of Brian D. Arnold and his wife Jennifer of MS, Todd C. Arnold and his wife Towanda of TX, Deborah Roberson of SC, and Allan S....
Frank Howard Brenton
Jan 12, 2015
Frank Howard Brenton of Hingham at age 89, peacefully with his family at his side January 12, 2015.
Frank will be sadly missed, he was warm and gracious to all. After serving in the Army Air Corp as a B-24 bombardier, Frank attended Bentley College, Accounting. Former President of Marshalls Inc. from 1978-1986, he oversaw the expansion from 42...
Marie E. Miller
Jan 12, 2015
Miller, Marie E. (Danos) of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died January 12, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late James F. Miller. Loving mother of Francis Miller and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Hingham, Christopher Miller and his wife, Alison, of Weymouth, and the late James Miller, Jr. and his wife, Judy Miller of Dorchester. Sister of Shirley Bernasconi of Braintree...
Mary-Frances Lambiase
Jan 12, 2015
Lambiase, Mary-Frances (Gabriel) of Weymouth, formerly of Boston, died January 12, 2015. She was 75.
Mary-Frances owned and operated M&M Family Daycare in Weymouth for 18 years. Upon retirement she worked at the jewelry counter at Walmart in Weymouth for over 10 years. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved wife of the late Michael Lambiase. Devoted mother of Kenneth “Kenny...