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Joan E. Snowber
Aug 18, 2014
We are saddened to announce the passing of Joan, a true beacon of warmth and love, always stylishly dressed, and ever-ready with a witty line, a smile and a great story. We are gathering in Hingham to celebrate her life and express our gratitude for the time that we had with her, and hope that we can make our lives...
Leopoldo L. Defilippo, Sr.
Aug 18, 2014
DeFilippo, Leopoldo L., Sr. of Hull, died August 18, 2014.
Leo proudly served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper in the 11th Airborne during WWII. He was a 7th infantry escort for the war dead, served in New Guinea, Southern Philippines, Nichols Field Luzon, and Japan. He was a part of the Roofers Union Local #33 and...
Dean A. Annis Sr.
Aug 16, 2014
Annis, Dean A., Sr. of Quincy, died August 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Dean was an assistant financial director at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He enjoyed camping, hiking and the outdoors. Dean was an avid sports fan, especially for the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots. His main passion was his family and will be sadly missed by...
Mary G. Williams
Aug 16, 2014
Mary G. (Gherardi) Williams, a longtime resident of Weymouth, died August 16, 2014.
Mary was a caring woman who devoted herself to volunteer work that spanned 50 years, including over 19 years at South Shore Hospital and many years on the Weymouth Air Base providing U.S. Navy and Marine Corp relief. She also volunteered as the librarian at the Weymouth...
Janet M. Newman
Aug 15, 2014
Janet Marie (Melanson) Newman, 78, of Weymouth, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at Colonial Nursing Home surrounded by her family and friends on August 15, 2014.
Born in Dover, New Hampshire, she was the eldest daughter of Albert and Claire (Bradley) Melanson, sister of Albert R. Melanson, Claire Cassell, Judith Manley, Joyce Hill, Dorothy Hutchins and...
Eleanor C. Leahy
Aug 14, 2014
Leahy, Eleanor C. (Henshon) of Norwell, formerly a resident at Duxbury Village, previously a longtime Hingham resident died August 14, 2014, she was 102.
The beloved wife of the late David D. Leahy, Esq. Mother of David D. Leahy, Jr. of Marshfield, Martha Morrill of Richmond, VA, Lawrence P. Leahy of Amesbury, John P. Leahy of Boston and Mark...
Joseph S. Hartry
Aug 14, 2014
Hartry, Joseph S. “Bud” of Weymouth, died at South Shore Hospital on August 14, 2014 after a short illness.
Bud was born on December 26, 1925, in Boston, to John Hartry and Irene Fetch. He graduated from Weymouth High School in 1943. After enlisting in February 1944, Bud served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 4th Division (1st Battalion, Company A). ...
Mary E. Higgins
Aug 14, 2014
Higgins, Mary Ellen (Greaney) of Braintree, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family August 14, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Gerard F. Higgins. Loving mother of Edward Higgins and his wife Robin of TX, Elizabeth Fitzgerald and her husband Stephen of NH, Geraldine Gardner and her husband Timothy of Braintree and Kathleen D’Apice of Braintree. Dear sister...
Lorraine “Rainy” Zukowski
Aug 13, 2014
Zukowski, Lorraine M. “Rainy” (DeViller) of Weymouth, died August 13, 2014 after a long illness.
Rainy was born, raised, and educated in Boston. She raised her family in Dorchester with her husband of 35 years, Charles. She also lived in Quincy for about 10 years and most recently resided in Weymouth. Rainy was a strong, independent women and mother who...
Margaret J. Richardson
Aug 13, 2014
Richardson, Margaret J. (Neff) of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died August 13, 2014.
Margaret’s life revolved around her family and grandchildren. She loved to baby sit for the grand kids and attend their many activities. She and her husband were avid travelers and cruised to Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, and Canada. Margaret was a telephone operator for 27...
William J. Manning
Aug 12, 2014
Manning, William J. “Bill” of Weymouth, died August 12, 2014. He was 71.
Bill was born and raised in Weymouth. In his early years he worked as a maintenance foreman at South Shore Country Club. He later owned a carpentry business that he operated for many years. He was well known for the numerous social events he organized that brought...
John W. Kane
Aug 11, 2014
John W. Kane, age 91, of Quincy and formerly of Stoneham, died peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving daughters.
John was born in South Boston and raised in Stoneham. He graduated from Malden Catholic, Class of 1940, and studied post-graduate at Hebron Academy, where he pursued his love of hockey. His studies at Harvard were interrupted...
Gervaise L. Haley
Aug 11, 2014
Haley, Gervaise L. (Long) of Weymouth and Hull, passed away on August 11th surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous health battle.
Gervaise was born October 6, 1943 in Dorchester and grew up in Newton. She spent summers in Hull, where she met Edward, the love of her life and husband of 50 years. After marrying,...
Elvira M. Bielous
Aug 11, 2014
Bielous, Elvira M. (Ponce) of Quincy, formerly of Argentina, died August 11, 2014, surrounded by her loving family in her own home.
Elvira’s family was the central focus of her life. She cherished her roles as loving wife of 53 years, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed. Beloved wife of Nicolas Bielous of Quincy. Loving mother of...
William H. Barr
Aug 10, 2014
Barr, William H. of Hingham, died August 10, 2014 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham.
Bill was born in Bronxville, NY, the child of Eva and James Barr. He grew up in a relatively rustic setting during the depression, and obtained a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1950, coincident with his service...
Frank M. Radway
Aug 10, 2014
Frank Radway, formerly of Boston and Revere, beloved son of the late Pasquale and Filomena (Simone) Raduazzo, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2014, at the age of 96.
Family was extremely important to Frank. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Phyllis LeTourneau, Arnold, Vita, and Tony Radway, all of Lynnfield, and the late Vivian Flint of Revere....
Veronica L. Schelfhaudt
Aug 10, 2014
Schelfhaudt, Veronica L. of Quincy, died August 10, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Schelfhaudt. Veronica is also survived by several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Veronica was a Graduate of Mount St. Joseph’s Academy in Brighton and Harvard Extension School. She was employed the United States Department of Defense at the Squantum Gardens Housing Complex. Veronica and...
Arline A. Morrissey
Aug 9, 2014
Morrissey, Arline A. (Sullivan) of Weymouth, died August 9, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late John K. Morrissey. Loving mother of Michael Morrissey and his wife, Ann, of Duxbury, Jeffrey Morrissey of Boston, and Janet Dutra, and her husband, Larry, of Weymouth. Sister of the late Doris Gildea and Jacqueline (Sullivan) Porter. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren...
Patrick J. Clifford
Aug 9, 2014
Patrick J. Clifford of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died at home August 9, 2014 surrounded by family. He was 71.
Pat grew up in the Old Harbor Project in South Boston and later moved to Quincy after the birth of their first son. He worked as the Assistant Clerk Magistrate at the South Boston District Court for many years....
Mildred R. Barbuto
Aug 9, 2014
Mildred R. Barbuto, lifelong resident of Weymouth, died August 9, 2014 at the age of 86.
Beloved wife of the late John Barbuto. Mother of Rosemary Schier and her husband Thomas of Kingston, John Barbuto, Jr. and his wife Susan of Hingham, and Elaine Barbuto and her husband Richard of South Weymouth. Also survived by grandchildren Lauren and Brian Schier...
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