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Sylvia Ives
May 18, 2014
Ives, Sylvia (Radocchio) of Weymouth, died May 18, 2014.
Wife of the late Burton Ives. Sylvia was Born and raised in Winsted, CT. After marrying her husband of 54 years Burton Ives they both settled in Weymouth where they raised a family and shared many memories. Sylvia loved cooking and reading but most of all loved being with her family...
Gilbert D. Pratt
May 18, 2014
Pratt, Gilbert D. “Gil” of Weymouth, died May 18, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.
Gil was born in Boston but soon after moved to Weymouth where he was raised and educated. He worked hard in various grocery stores his whole life but was always there for his family who he valued above all.
Gil is survived by...
Peter R. Chomko
May 17, 2014
Chomko, Peter R. of Weymouth, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died May 17, 2014 at the age of 52.
Peter was the loving son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Bulger) Chomko of Weymouth and the late Roger Chomko. Brother of Paul Chomko and his wife Noreen of Stoneham. Peter is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Celia H. Eccleston
May 17, 2014
Eccleston, Celia H. (Neary) of Barrington,IL formerly of Quincy, died May 17, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late John V. Eccleston. Loving mother of James “Jim” Eccleston and his wife Christine of Barrington, IL. Cherished grandmother of John, Ray, Lindsey and Lauren Eccleston. Sister of the late Michael, Bridie, Margaret, Mary and Nora.
Celia was born in Ireland. ...
Thelma E. Pickett
May 16, 2014
Thelma Edith (Rumble) Pickett, daughter of Charles A, accountant at the Boston Globe and Edith A. Rumble, died peacefully at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston on Friday May 16, 2014.
Beloved wife of Thomas F. Pickett of Weymouth, to whom she was married 59 years, she was a retired receptionist of Colonial Nursing Home in Weymouth and a devoted mother...
Robert Lloyd Shaffer
May 16, 2014
Shaffer, Robert Lloyd of Rockland, formerly of Belmont, died May 16, 2014.
Bob was a very active member at Payson Park Church in Belmont where he served as their moderator as well as a former Superintendent for Christian Education Program at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Belmont. Bob loved to play golf, travel all over the world with his beloved...
Elliott A. Gabriel
May 15, 2014
Gabriel, Elliott A. “Gabe” of Weymouth, died May 15, 2014.
Although Elliott was born in Quincy, he was raised and educated in Braintree. In his youth he was a member of the Braintree Warrior Drum and Bugle Corp. From Braintree high school he joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years. When he returned from his military service he...
Claire M. Desroche
May 15, 2014
DesRoches, Claire M. of Quincy, died May 15, 2014.
Claire attended St. Ann’s and Woodward School and then later graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in business. She worked as an insurance underwriter for AIG. Claire enjoyed traveling, cooking, ice skating and entertaining her family, especially during her pool parties. Her main passion was her family and spending...
Dorothy Ayers Jacobson
May 14, 2014
Dorothy (“Dottie”) Ayers Jacobson of Hingham passed away on May 14th , 2014 surrounded by her family.
Born in Hingham, she was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Irene Ayers and the wife of the late John “Jake” Jacobson. She was a graduate of Hingham High School where she was the first female President of the Student...
Tyler A. Collins
May 14, 2014
Collins, Tyler A. of Quincy, formerly of Rochester, New Hampshire died May 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband of Lynn (Walsh) Collins of Quincy. Beloved son of John “Jack” and Abigail “Abbie” Collins of Rochester, NH. Devoted brother of Rebecca Baptiste and her husband William of Somersworth, NH, Mat Collins and his wife Melissa of Lebanon, ME...
Alice A. Mccracken
May 14, 2014
McCracken, Alice A. (MacFarlane) of Hingham, died May 14, 2014, surrounded by family. She was 97 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Dorchester High for Girls and Boston Business School. As a young girl she worked during her summer break at Dutchland Farms in Scituate now known as PJ’s Restaurant. Her...
Glenna Birmingham
May 13, 2014
Birmingham, Glenna (McDonough) of Quincy, died May 13, 2014.
Glenna graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and worked as a pediatrician at the Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Colorado for 40 years. She was passionate about traveling all over the world with her husband Charles and belonged to a traveling club. She was an avid skier and on her downtime...
Ann M. Jackson
May 13, 2014
Ann M. Jackson a longtime resident of Braintree, who recently retired to Linden Ponds in Hingham, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2014, surrounded by her four children. She fought valiantly throughout a long illness.
Beloved mother of James Beatrice and his partner Rolando Teran of San Bruno, CA, Linda Sharkansky and her husband James of Hingham, Lisa Beatrice and...
Robert S. Whittaker
May 13, 2014
Whittaker, Robert S. of Brant Rock, died May 13, 2014 at the age of 80.
Bob served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from the Norfolk Agricultural School and began his own landscaping company. Later he became the owner and administrator of the Whittaker Rest and Retirement Home in Weymouth, caring...
John P. Muldoon Jr.
May 12, 2014
John (Jack) P. Muldoon Jr., beloved husband of Marjorie (McAndrews) Muldoon passed away, May 12, 2014, surrounded by family, at the South Shore Hospital.
Born and raised in Dorchester, MA, Mr. Muldoon was a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (’52). Following graduation, he entered the Army and served in the Korean War (1952-54), earning several medals including...
Augustine L. Mello
May 12, 2014
Mello, Augustine L., 92, of Lake Village, Arkansas, previously from Norwell, MA died May 12, 2014.
Mr. Mello was a United States Navy Veteran who served proudly on the USS Woodward, during WWII. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Boston Red Sox, as well as, playing golf. His main passion were his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and ...
John M. Hickey
May 12, 2014
Hickey, John M. of Weymouth, died May 12, 2014 at the age of 73.
John loved politics, music, and sports, especially the Boston Celtics. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Haas) Hickey.
Loving father of Elena Hickey of Weymouth. Brother of the late Catherine Shanahan, Helen Hayes, Mary Duggan, Edward...
Joseph J. Curran
May 12, 2014
Curran, Joseph J. “Cuzzie” age 66 of Brockton, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully at West Roxbury VA on May 12, 2014 with his loving family by his side.
Beloved son of the late George J. and Mary A. (McVicar) Curran. Father of Christopher Joseph. Brother of Leo and his wife Laura, James and his wife Lola, Mary...
Robert Latour
May 11, 2014
Latour, Robert of Weymouth, died unexpectedly May 11, 2014.
Bob was born in Worcester but was raised and educated in Weymouth. He owned his own business organizing financial administration for healthcare agencies most of his life. Although he slowed down working a few years back, Bob always stayed involved even if he was just stopping by to say hello. He...
William J. Murphy, Sr.
May 9, 2014
William J. Murphy, Sr. of Whitman, formerly of South Weymouth, died May 9, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58. Bill worked as a truck driver for the Manfi Leasing Company. He was a member of both the Whitman Knights of Columbus Council 347 and the Sons of Whitman VFW Post 697. He enjoyed golfing and playing...
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