Obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

Seth T. Shaw, Jr. passed away peacefully early in the morning of June 5, 2024 after a short illness, he was 90 years old. 

Born on April 20, 1934 in Provo, UT to Seth T. and Edith (Parkinson) Shaw, he grew up in Provo, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Willam & Mary College...

Jun 5, 2024

Thomas J. Schiavo of Hingham, died June 5, 2024, he was 72.  Thomas was the son of Mary (Sestito) Schiavo and the late Anthony T. Schiavo, Sr. Brother of Anthony T. Schiavo, Jr. and John Schiavo both of Hingham. Thomas was a lifelong Hingham resident, graduating from Hingham High School Class of 1970. He went on to further his education at...

Jun 3, 2024

William "Bill" Conover, Jr., of Quincy, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness on June 3, 2024.Bill was the beloved husband of 22 years to Christine M. Conover of Quincy. A loving father, Bill's pride and joy were his three sons, Ryan W. Conover, Sean A. Conover, and Cole P. Conover, all of Quincy. Devoted son...

Jun 2, 2024

Wood, Ruth E. (Benoit) of North Weymouth, died June 2, 2024. Ruth grew up in South Boston and was a graduate of St. Brigid High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, camping and taking trips with The Castle Island Association. Ruthie was a hard working woman raising 9 children in addition to numerous jobs. Her selfless love...

Jun 2, 2024

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Gilbody (Suttill) 88 of Pembroke and formerly of Weymouth passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024.

Liz was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was kind, generous and compassionate. Liz lived her values, with a strong sense of loyalty to family, and to those she loved. Liz, her Husband...

Jun 2, 2024

Gladys P. (Frost) Gagnon, of Quincy, formerly of New York and married in Tennessee, died peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 82.

Gladys was born in Boston on November 15, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Amy (Campbell) Frost. She was raised in Roxbury and attended local schools. 

Gladys...

Jun 1, 2024

John F. “Johnny” Bachman of Hull, formerly a longtime resident of S. Boston, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  He was 63.

 He was born in Manchester to Eileen (Curran) and John Bachman. Johnny was raised in Manchester and attended high school there.   After high school he attended Bentley University and then enlisted in the US Army.  He served...

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

Jeremiah “Jerry” Coughlan of Weymouth, MA died peacefully on May 31st at the age of 84. 



Jerry is survived by his children, Anne Marie Coughlan Malfi and her husband Thomas of Newtown, PA, Brian Coughlan of Braintree, MA, Kathleen DiChiara and her husband Stephen of Lincoln, RI and Michael Coughlan and his wife Lisa of Braintree, MA; his sister Mary Prout;...

May 30, 2024

Mary Ann (Dugan) Tormey, of Fort Pierce Florida and Hingham, Massachusetts, formerly of Newton, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Linden Ponds in Hingham. She was 81.

Mary Ann was born in Coral Gables, Florida on September 3, 1942, the second of the five girls born to Arthur and Dorothy (Brosmer) Dugan. The girls...

May 30, 2024

Geraldine Matilda (King) Talbot, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024. She was 75.

Geraldine was born in Boston on November 22, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Patrick and Monica (Hunt) King. She was raised in Dorchester, attended local schools and graduated from St. Peter’s High School. 

Geraldine’s career was in banking. She...

May 29, 2024

Concannon, Dolores H. (Grady) of Quincy, formerly of Mission Hill, died May 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 



Dolores loved spending time by the ocean, being part of her bowling league, and dancing on Saturday evenings. She treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren. Dolores had a love of art and painting. Veterans held a special place in her heart,...

May 29, 2024

Robert Blaise Murphy, of Quincy, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was 97. 

Robert was born in Boston on February 3, 1927, and was the son of the late Joseph James and Helen Rita (Perry) Murphy. Robert was raised in South Boston, attended local schools, and graduated from South Boston High School...

May 28, 2024

Susan (Vanderbie) Tripp of Hingham, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024 at the age of 88. Susan was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 11, 1936 to the late Harry and Harriet (Hansen) Vanderbie. Susan grew up in Evanston and Highland Park Illinois. She was predeceased by her siblings Virginia Meyer and Peter Vanderbie.Susan graduated from Lake Forest...

May 28, 2024

David L. Schmitt, age 73, of Rutland Town, Vermont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 28 in Rutland Town. He was born June 24 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Honorable Pennsylvania State Representative C.L. Schmitt and the late Sally Lou Schmitt.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Robyn (Ehrstein) Schmitt...

May 27, 2024

Stacie L. Casey (Orlandella) of Norwood, MA (formerly of Braintree) passed away peacefully from cancer on Monday, May 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She was 52. 

Born on November 15, 1971, in Okinawa, Japan, to Rose and Anthony (Tony) Orlandella, who proudly served in the United States Army. Stacie was raised in Braintree, MA alongside her three brothers....

May 27, 2024

Deschenes, Kathleen Mary (Peters) of Weymouth, passed away on May 27, 2024. She was 83.

Kathleen dedicated many years of service as an administrative assistant for the New England Telephone company. Her commitment to her work was paralleled only by her involvement in various associations, where she made lasting contributions until her retirement at the youthful age of 56.

Kathleen’s...

May 26, 2024

Robert (Bob) A. Rantuccio, of Hallendale Beach, Florida, died May 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Previously, from Quincy, Massachusetts, Robert was predeceased by his parents, Anthony J. Rantuccio and Lydia T. (Baino) Rantuccio also of Quincy and sister, Joanne C. Lloyd of Shartlesville, PA. 

After graduating from North Quincy High School in 1964, Bob spent his working career in banking...

May 25, 2024

DeYoung, Barbara A. (Fischer) of Abington, formerly of New Jersey passed away May 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. DeYoung. Loving mother of Patricia A. Wozney and her husband Jeff of Abington and Laura DeYoung and her husband Robin Maddock of Venice, CA. Dear sister of James Fischer and his wife Sandi of Clearwater, FL and sister...

May 25, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Strong, a cherished family man known for his unwavering dedication to his loved ones and his admirable work ethic, passed away surrounded by those he held dearest on May 25, 2024 at the age of 73. Ken’s life was marked by his role as the Director of Purchasing for a book manufacturer, where he was respected for...