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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Ronald J. “Ronnie” Pelletier
Apr 18, 2015
Pelletier, Ronald J. “Ronnie” in Plymouth formerly of Weymouth, died suddenly on April 18, 2015. The beloved son of Thomas Pelletier and his wife Diane of Onset. Son of Susan (Civitarese) Alexander and her husband Chuck of East Bridgewater. Cherished boyfriend of Betsy Rowan of Plymouth. Brother of Dona Canavan and her husband David and their children. Grandson of Raymond...
Mary C. Fay
Apr 18, 2015
Mary C. Fay (Fic), formerly of Weymouth and Dorchester, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday April 18, 2015 in South Carolina. She was 62.
She was a graduate of Dorchester High School.
Mary was the loving wife of James F. Fay for 39 years.
Mary is survived by her children; daughter, Jeanie (Fay) D’Angelo and her husband Damian, of...
Beverly L. Ferguson
Apr 18, 2015
Ferguson, Beverly L. of Taunton, formerly of Hingham and Falmouth died April 18, 2015.
Daughter of the late Jacob and Lucile Crytzer. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Ferguson. Loving mother of Judith Davenport and her husband Bill of Shawnee, OK, Janice Metoyer of Taunton and her late husband Jerry Metoyer, Scott Ferguson of Hingham and his wife Sharon...
Robert F. King
Apr 17, 2015
King, Robert F. of Norton, formerly of Quincy, died April 17, 2015.
Beloved husband of Marie A. (O’Connell). Loving father of Alice M. Copeland of Marshfield, Robert F. King, Jr of Quincy, Marie D. Carusone, Kimberly A. Chase, and Elaine M. Hersey all of Norton. Brother of the late Gertrude King, Vivian MacDonald, and John W. King, Jr. Also survived...
Jennifer M. Larkin
Apr 17, 2015
Jennifer M. Larkin of Weymouth, died suddenly April 17, 2015 at the age of 47.
Jennifer worked as a Chief Inspector for the MBTA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her pets. She was the loving mother of Nicholas and Kristen Orfanello of Weymouth. Cherished daughter of Catherine Larkin of Carver and Jack...
Marina Casal
Apr 16, 2015
Casal, Marina, of East Boston, originally from the North End, died April 16, 2015.
Beloved daughter of the late Emilio and Mercedes (Mosquera) Casal. Loving sister of Frank Casal of Weymouth, and the late Emilio Casal, Jr and Bobby Casal. Loving aunt of Frank Casal of Duxbury, Robert Casal of Weymouth, Karen Spitz of Chicago, Illinois, Eileen Casal of Wellesley,...
Richard C. White
Apr 16, 2015
White, Richard C. 84, of Hull died April 16, 2015. Beloved father of Richard White Jr and his wife Jane of Plymouth, Marc White and his wife Debbi of Springfield, MO, Kenneth White of Plymouth, Cheryl Malcolm and her husband Mark of Plymouth, Susan White of Hull and Kerrie Hood and her husband Walter of Hingham. Devoted brother of Stephen...
James P. Maconochie
Apr 16, 2015
Maconochie, James P. of Reading, died April 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was a seventh grade social studies teacher for 31 years at McCall Middle School in Winchester, after having taught for three years in Connecticut. Affectionately known as “Mr. Mac”, he also coached sports teams in Winchester, most notably the WHS Girls Softball team. He was...
Jeanne M. Copson
Apr 16, 2015
Copson, Jeanne M., of Quincy, died April 16, 2015.
Jeanne’s family meant the world to her and she was especially proud of her siblings, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She enjoyed reading and crochet work, including her beautiful sweaters and afhgans. Family gatherings at Amherst, NH and Baboosic Lake, NH, were special throughout her entire life. Jeanne...
Elizabeth M. Cahill
Apr 16, 2015
Cahill, Elizabeth M. “Betty”, age 84, of Braintree, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully on April 16,2015.
She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sheridan) Cahill of Brockton. She had a long career as a financial officer at several Boston area establishments including Harvard Business School, The Children’s Museum and King’s Chapel. She was the loving...
Francis A. Keegan
Apr 15, 2015
Francis A. Keegan of South Weymouth on April 15, 2015, beloved husband of 63 years of Barbara F. (Booth) Keegan, passed away peacefully.
He was born in Roxbury, MA on September 17, 1927 to the late James Keegan and Elizabeth (McGuire) Keegan. He was the beloved father of and is survived by his children and their spouses, Jacqueline and...
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...


