Obituaries

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

Jul 23, 2014

Higgins, Daniel F. of Weymouth, died July 23, 2014.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Higgins). Loving father of Michael Higgins of Randolph, Thomas Higgins, BFD, of Dorchester, Kelly Castellano of Derry, NH, Mary Higgins of Quincy, John Higgins, of Quincy, Leo Higgins of Weymouth, Cheryl Higgins of S. Boston, Daniel Elliott of Los Angeles, CA, Robert Elliott of Quincy and...

Jul 22, 2014

Grogan, Katherine E. “Cassie “of Acushnet,  died unexpectedly on  July 22, 2014.

Loving mother  of Adam Daniel Joseph Rheaume and Kamala  Grogan Rheaume  both of Colorado Springs, CO.   Devoted daughter of the late Daniel J. Grogan, Jr. and Margaret E. (Morrissey) Grogan of Milton.   Cherished sister of Margie Grogan and Jane Grogan Fenton both of Quincy and Mary Ann Brewster...

Jul 22, 2014

He was the epitome of the word Gentleman. His name was William Clark Tooze.  He left a void upon his passing in the arms of his beloved partner and soul mate Rita Tosone on Tuesday July 22nd at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. The son of the late beloved Beulah and Joseph Tooze.

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Jul 22, 2014

Kiely, Anita Kathryn (Maxwell),  age 93, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2014 after a brief illness. 

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Robert and Theresa (McKeon) Maxwell, she graduated from North Quincy High School and Regis College, Class of 1943.  After graduating from Regis, she worked first in the test kitchen of the Boston...

Jul 21, 2014

Dow, Edna F. (Swain) of Hull, died July 21, 2014.

Edna graduated Quincy High School in 1961, and the same year married her beloved husband Phillip. She worked as a customer service representative at Gragil and Associates for 16 years and had just recently retired. She will be remembered for her strong will, her caring and thoughtful manner, and her...

Jul 21, 2014

Clark, Lee W. native of Weymouth died suddenly, July 21, 2014.

Beloved husband of 44 years of the late Sheila (Coleman) Clark. Devoted father of Pamela (Clark) Reeves, Peter W. Clark, Daniel J. Clark, Christopher L. Clark, Mary E. Clark and L. Andrew Clark. Loving brother of Raymond, Donald, Bettyann and the late Wayne Clark. Cherished grandfather of 11 and...

Jul 21, 2014

McNeil, Robert of East Bridgewater, died July 21, 2014.

Bob was born, raised, and educated in Dorchester. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith, and started a family with her in Quincy. They later settled in Braintree where they continued to raise their family and finally spent the last 8 years as a retired couple in E. Bridgewater. Bob  worked...

Jul 20, 2014

Marshall, Jared D.C. of Holbrook, died tragically on July 20, 2014 at the age of 18.

Jared was a talented artist and musician. He was recently accepted into Montserrat College of Art and was excited to begin his studies. His family was extremely important to him.

He was the loving son of Amanda Marshall of Brockton. Loving brother of Briana...

Jul 20, 2014

Messina, Harry F. of Quincy, died July 20, 2014 peacefully at home with his family. 

Born in South Boston, Harry was a graduate of South Boston High School. He went on to play semi-pro football for the Chippewas. He worked as a General Foreman for the City of Boston. He was one of the original founders, a coach and...

Jul 19, 2014

McCloskey, Paul G. of Houghs Neck and Marathon, FL, died July 19, 2014 at the home he grew up in, surrounded by his loving family. 

Paul found enjoyment in his life by spending time with his family and friends.  The ocean also gave him great comfort and joy, whether he was boating, fishing, clamming, or just enjoying the scent...

Jul 18, 2014

Crotty, Jeanette A. (Hurt) of Milton, died suddenly July 18, 2014.

Jenny was born, raised, and educated in Manhattan. Jenny graduated from the Bellevue School of Nursing in NY where she met, and later married Matthew, her husband of 52 years. Jenny and Matt married in 1942 and soon after moved to Quincy, MA where they raised their family. Jenny...

Jul 18, 2014

Fountaine, Mary E. (Skerry) of Quincy, died July 18, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Fountaine. Loving mother of Lynne and Christopher Fountaine both of Quincy and the late Janice Charbonnier.  Cherished sister of  Rev. Donald Skerry, SVD of Duxbury, Joseph Skerry of Burlington, William Skerry of Florida, George Skerry of Maryland and the late Rev. James...