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Doris Dolbec
Nov 8, 2014
Doris Kathleen (Desmond) Dolbec, 85, died November 10 surrounded by her loving family in her home in Squantum.
She was born in Boston on March 19, 1929 to George H. Desmond and Florence Lillian (Meighan) Desmond.
Doris grew up on Beach Street in Wollaston. She enjoyed summers near the beach and sailing Winabouts with her older brothers, John and...
Donald Leary
Nov 8, 2014
Leary, Donald “Don” of Rockland, passed away suddenly, November 8, 2014.
Don was born in Weymouth then was raised and educated in Abington. After living in Abington for a short time of his adult life he moved to Rockland where he worked for Globe Rubber for many years. Donald enjoyed fishing, the Celtics, and darts but most of all enjoyed...
Gerald J. Mccourt
Nov 8, 2014
McCourt, Gerald J. of Marstons Mills, formerly of Hingham, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, on November 8, 2014.
Beloved husband of the late Theresa E. (McAleavey) McCourt, he was also the loving father of Patricia M. Batchelder and her husband Dr. Carl Batchelder of Kingston, Terese M. Michaud of Cataumet, Gerald J. McCourt and his wife...
Marilyn L. O’Shea
Nov 8, 2014
Marilyn L. (MacMunn) O’Shea, 79, of South Weymouth, born April 3, 1935, died at home on Saturday, November 8, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Marilyn grew up in Dorchester where she met her husband John J. O’Shea and was his loving wife for 54 years.
Marilyn’s creative talents as a seamstress...
Cecilie Godderidge
Nov 7, 2014
Godderidge, Cecilie of Hingham, formerly of Wellesley, died November 7, 2014.
Beloved daughter of the late Cecil and Phyllis (Herbert) Godderidge of Coventry, England. Loving and devoted friend of Ann and Bruce Levison and their family of Hamden, Connecticut. Cecilie is also survived by many loving friends.
Cecilie was the Director of Radiologic Technology and Director of the School of...
Patricia A. Thorburn
Nov 7, 2014
Thorburn, Patricia Ann of Hull, died November 7, 2014.
Pat was born in Boston in 1942 and spent her formative years in East Weymouth with mother, father, and maternal grandparents John and Helena Stonely. In 1954 Pat moved with her parents to Hull, she graduated Hull High School class of 1959 and lived in town until her passing in...
Dorothy A. Smolinsky
Nov 7, 2014
Smolinsky, Dorothy A. (Pike) of Hull, died unexpectedly on November 7, 2014.
Wife of the late Robert Smolinsky, Sr. Loving mother of Robert Smolinsky, Jr. and his wife Teresa, Karen Smolinsky all of Hull, Rita Dwight and her husband Michael of Pembroke and Sharon Delaney and her husband Christopher of Hull. Sister of Laura Raphael and her husband Bob of...
Alice M. Morway
Nov 7, 2014
Morway, Alice M. (Gilbert) of Pembroke, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, died November 7, 2014.
Alice’s life revolved around her loving family. She adored her three children and seven grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love of life, her ability to enjoy the moment and her selfless nature.
Beloved wife of Ralph Morway of Pembroke. Loving mother...
Natalie K. Grossman
Nov 7, 2014
Natalie (Kramer) Grossman, 87, passed away November 7, 2014.
Natalie Joan Kramer was the only daughter of Ruth Vigman and Adrian Kramer. She grew up in Brookline, MA, attended Brookline High and graduated in 1946. She attended the New England Conservatory where she studied piano and graduated in 1948. She married Norman F. Grossman in 1949. She leaves five children:...
Kevin J. Mccullough
Nov 6, 2014
McCullough, Kevin J. of Jamaica Plain, died November 6, 2014.
Beloved son of George J. McCullough and the late Joan M. (Sullivan) McCullough and step mother Ann F. of Venice, FL . Loving brother of Jack McCullough of Scituate, Joseph T. McCullough and his wife Linda of Rockland, Meg Meagher and her husband John of Hull. Loving step brother of...
Ernest V. Barrasso
Nov 6, 2014
Barrasso, Ernest V. age 97 a longtime resident of Hingham and Hull, died on November 6, 2014.
Ernest was born and raised in East Boston. He graduated from East Boston High School where he was an All State Baseball player and received a baseball scholarship to Northeastern University, where he was a highly regarded 3rd baseman. After graduating from Northeastern...
Richard V. Vaisey
Nov 5, 2014
Vaisey, Richard V. “Dick” of Hingham, passed away November 5, 2014.
Dick was the adored only child of the late William and Julia A. (Sepega) Vaisey. Loving father of Erik Vaisey and his companion Karen Ahola of Marshfield and Nicole Bates and her Husband Stephen of Duxbury. Former husband of Madelyn Vaisey of Marshfield. Dick was also the loving companion...
David M. Tilden
Nov 5, 2014
Tilden, David M. of Cohasset, formerly of Randolph and Quincy, died November 5, 2014.
Beloved son of Doris (McCoy) Tilden of Hawaii, and the late David A. Tilden. Brother of Timothy Tilden of Hawaii, Christopher Tilden of Wareham, and Susan Tilden Lau of Hawaii.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday from...
Theodore F. Kressler, Jr.
Nov 4, 2014
Theodore F. Kressler, Jr. 86, Ret. Deputy Chief QFD, died peacefully on November 4, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted husband of 64 years to Dorothy (Cormack) Kressler. Loving father of Janet M. Whitman and her late husband Dana A.of Raynham, Scott Kressler of Raynham and the late Steven Kressler. Brother of Richard Kressler of West Springfield and the...
Diane Gosselin
Nov 3, 2014
Diane Gosselin of Weymouth, passed away suddenly at home on November 3, 2014.
A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend and educator, Diane was born, raised and educated in Quincy, but resided in Weymouth for the past twenty-three years. She attended Bridgewater State University where she received her Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degrees in Education. She began her career in...
Edward R. Chisholm Jr.
Nov 3, 2014
Chisholm, Edward R., Jr. of Braintree, died November 3, 2014.
Ed served in the Navy for four years and went on to work as a drug and alcohol counselor at the Gavin House in South Boston. He was very passionate about his time there and was always caring, generous, and would help anyone in need. His family was most...
Rita J. Mahoney
Nov 2, 2014
Mahoney, Rita J. (Hogan) age 92 of Wollaston, died November 2, 2014.
Beloved wife of Edward V. Mahoney of Wollaston who shared 67 years of marriage together. Loving mother of Kathleen Taylor and her husband David of Hudson, NH, Edward V. Mahoney, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Rockland and the late Karen Tringale. Sister of the late Anne Tumulty...
Kathleen G. Mills
Nov 1, 2014
Mills, Kathleen G. (Looby) of Weymouth, died November 1, 2014.
She was a resident of Weymouth for close to 60 years. In Kathleen’s younger years she was a show girl at Lou Walter’s Boston Nightclub in the Latin quarter. She loved traveling, singing and dancing and belonged to The Curtain Call Theater in Braintree in the 1960’s. She was a...
Michael A. Burkard
Nov 1, 2014
Michael A. Burkard of Weymouth, formerly of Whitman, died suddenly November 1, 2014 at the age of 36.
Mike was a former employee of Barcellos and Kane Landscaping where he worked for 11 years. He was creative, artistic, and enjoyed caring for animals. He will be remembered as opinionated and for his infectious sense of humor.
Cherished son of Virginia...
Katherine B. Joyce
Nov 1, 2014
Joyce, Katherine B. (Greene) 92 of Quincy, died November 1, 2014.
Katherine, known as Kay all her life, grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School. After moving briefly to Dorchester in the 1960s, she lived in North Quincy for more than 45 years. As a young wife and mother, Kay worked at Blue Cross,...
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