Obituaries

Jul 31, 2014

Malley, Edward W. “Archie” of Braintree, formerly of Weymouth, and Savin Hill where he was raised, died July 31, 2014.

He worked for many years for the New England Telephone Company as a cable splicer. Archie was a member of the Weymouth Elks and also the Braintree Moose and VFW. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and was a member of the...

Jul 30, 2014

Peterson, Nancy Rowe a lifelong resident of Quincy, died July 30, 2014.

Loving wife of  Leonard Rowe of Quincy. Cherished sister of  Gail Kammer and her companion Thomas Reilly of Marshfield. Aunt of Denise Rybinski and her daughters Danielle & Brianna Rybinski all of NH. Sister in law of Barbara Sullivan of Scituate, Janet Matthews of Weymouth, Nancy Kowalski and...

Jul 29, 2014

Vincent  M. DiTullio, died peacefully at the age of 88 surrounded by his family in his hometown of Weymouth on July 29, 2014 only hours after laughing with his children and looking forward to his tee time the next day.

Vinny “Vincenzo Mario” the middle son of Italian immigrants, was born in his family home on July 1, 1926 to...

Jul 29, 2014

Marquis, Walter O., of S. Weymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at South Shore Hospital on July 29, 2014.

Born August 4, 1923, he is predeceased by his parents Edward and Ida Marquis and older siblings Wilfred, Roland, Irene, Ida and Edmond Marquis. He was born in Lowell, then later moved to Brighton where he became a standout...

Jul 29, 2014

Welch, Catherine R. (Gearin) of Boston, died July 29, 2014.

Kay was born, raised, and educated in Charlestown. She married her husband Irwin in 1950 then settled down in Dorchester to raise a family. Although Kay liked many things, she lived for her grandchildren and was so proud of them. Kay was loved by all and will be missed by...

Jul 28, 2014

Green, Thomas W. of Weymouth, originally from Dorchester, died July 28, 2014 at the age of 62.

Tom graduated from Canton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army reserves and worked as a civilian marine mechanic for the U.S. Coast Guard. After many years of hard work, Tom opened his own tool rental and equipment business...

Jul 27, 2014

Margaret Ann Norton (O’Neil) 90, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 13,1924 in Boston to the late James and Margaret O’Neil. She was a long time resident of MA then moved to Punta Gorda, FL in 1978. She was known to her family and friends as...

Jul 27, 2014

ORAM, ROSANNA M.  Of Braintree died July 27, 2014.

Rosanna was born Aug. 25, 1936 then was raised and educated in Dorchester. She lived in S. Boston for a short time then eventually settled in E. Weymouth in 1956. Rosanna overcame many health concerns during her life and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and...

Jul 26, 2014

Tyarks, Beulah M. (Maddox) of Hull, passed away peacefully at home at 88 years of age on Saturday, July 26, 2014.

Beulah was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward R. Tyarks.  Loving mother of Kristina O’Callaghan, Douglas Tyarks and Dwight and Marcy Tyarks.  Cherised grandmother of Jillan and Matthew Fahie, Stephen and Tara Nash, Megan and Michael Soule, Jeremy Tyarks...

Jul 26, 2014

Schirmer, Alice M. (Ewell) of Weymouth, died July 26, 2014.

Alice enjoyed going to Foxwoods and in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and always loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Alice was also a honorary member of the Weymouth Eagles.

Beloved wife of the late Carl Schirmer, Sr. Loving mother of Alice M. “Chickie” Stern and...

Jul 25, 2014

Dwyer, Marie (Bruno) of Dorchester, died after a brief illness, July 25, 2014. 

Marie figured out long ago that it is not the material things we gather that are important, but rather the people we affect in our every day lives.  She was a pleasant lady, with an infectious smile that could carry a conversation with anyone.  She held...

Jul 25, 2014

O’Brien, Richard  B. of Quincy, died July 25, 2014.

Beloved husband of Rita M. (Melchione) O’Brien of Quincy.  Loving father of Kevin O’Brien of Brockton, Kenneth O’Brien of Abington, Kathleen Martinelli of Rockland, Karen Alfano of Marshfield, Richard  O’Brien of Pembroke Susan McLean of Braintree and John O’Brien of Malden.  Brother of the late Evelyn Giroux and Robert O’Brien.  Cherished...

Jul 25, 2014

Canty, Mark of Norwell, formerly of Braintree, died at home July 25, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. 

Mark was a very hands on man, he could fix anything. Mark will always be remembered as a loving, devoted, and caring husband, father, son, and brother to all he knew.

Beloved husband of 15 years to Christine M....

Jul 25, 2014

Eugene David “Gene” Smith, long time resident of Hingham, passed quietly away on July 25, 2014 at the age of 80, having lived a full and active life to the very end.  

Born in 1934, Gene was an avid horseman and New York State’s Quarter Horse Champion rider for several years.  He was most proud of receiving a reward...

Jul 24, 2014

Heaney, Nora C. (Heffernan) of Quincy formerly of Galway City, Ireland died unexpectedly at home on July 24, 2014.

The beloved wife of 48 years to  John Heaney of Quincy. Loving mother of  Theresa Sullivan-Campbell and her husband Thomas, Margaret Pascarelli and her husband Daniel and John Heaney and his partner Chip McIntosh all of Quincy. Cherished Grammie of Patrick...

Jul 24, 2014

Killion, Thomas P, “TK” Jr. of Brockton, formerly of Boston, died July 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. 

Beloved husband of Teresa D. (Schibilio) Killion. Loving father of Diane M. Piemonte and her husband, Michael, of Hyde Park, Jenny M. Killion of E. Boston, Kathleen A. Killion of Brockton, and Norene M. Killion-Vieira of Brockton. Son of Joan...

Jul 24, 2014

Ferola, Paul G., Sr., Retired U.S. Army Special Forces and Retired Boston Police Officer, of Hull and formerly of Somerville, passed in his home surrounded by his family on July 24, 2014.

He was the husband of the late Euanna “Sis” Ferola. Beloved father of Paul G. Ferola, Jr. and Suzanne of Arlington, Louis F. Ferola, Sr. and Joy of...

Jul 24, 2014

Worswick, Louise (Schulze) of Abington, formerly of Scituate, died July 24, 2014.

Louise loved life, flowers, and her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Beloved mother of Robert W. Worswick and his wife, Barbara, of Kingston, Michael Thorne of Hawaii, and Bruce Worswick...

Jul 23, 2014

Gentile, Eleanor (Rizzo) of Scituate,  formerly of Hingham, died July 23, 2014. 

Beloved wife of the late Dominic Gentile.  Loving mother of  Linda  Johnson and her husband Robert of Scituate and Deborah Carella and her husband David of Hanover.  Sister of the late Mary Zielinski, Flora Saltzman and Lorraine Sugzda.  Cherished grandmother of   Robert Johnson Jr., Nicholas Johnson and...

Jul 23, 2014