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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Richard W. “Rick” Hill
Feb 4, 2014
Hill, Richard W. “Rick” of Rockland, died February 4, 2014.
Rick worked for many years as a Maintenance Manager for Corcoran Management. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and kayaking. Rick was also known for telling some corny jokes and always enjoyed spending times with his nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by all those who had the...
Arthur W. “Bill” Olson
Feb 3, 2014
Olson, Arthur W. “Bill” of Weymouth, died February 3, 2014 at the age of 87.
Bill was the owner of Comfort Control, Inc, an HVAC company in Weymouth. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and skiing.
Beloved husband of Louise M. (Blackburn) Olson. Loving father of Barbara Olson of CA, John Olson of Weymouth, Linda Lenard...
Joan L. (Kerrigan) Hatfield
Feb 3, 2014
Hatfield, Joan L. (Kerrigan) of Quincy, recently passed on February 3, 2014, she was 83.
The beloved wife of John R. Hatfield, Sr. celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 23, 2014, attended by the entire clan and many close friends. Devoted mother of Carol Hatfield of Quincy, John R. Hatfield, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Whitman, Maureen Aronson...
Patricia M. (O’Reilly) Bowles
Feb 2, 2014
Bowles, Patricia M. (O’Reilly) of Quincy, died February 2, 2014.
Pat graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Dorchester. She spent many days at Castle Island where she would watch the planes fly overhead. Pat enjoyed bingo, crochet, Knitting, reading and spending time with those she loved. Pat will be remembered for her giving, patient and caring personality. She...
Marie Claire (Casey) Richard
Feb 2, 2014
Richard, Marie Claire (Casey). It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce after “91 Blessed Years” our beloved mother, Marie Claire (Casey) Richard, has passed peacefully on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 in Quincy. Marie took great comfort being surrounded by her scriptures, and the adoring love of her family and close relatives.
Marie was welcomed to parents George Casey...
Dorothy T. (Maglio) Fitzgerald
Feb 1, 2014
Fitzgerald, Dorothy T. (Maglio) “Dolly” of Squantum, MA passed away at the age of 89 on February 1, 2014.
Dolly’s main passion was her family and spending time with those she loved. She was married to the late John P. Fitzgerald, the love of her life and husband of seventy years. When Dolly was younger, she enjoyed cooking big...
Rita F. O’Connor
Jan 31, 2014
Rita (Crowley) O’Connor, 96, of Quincy passed away Friday, January 31st at the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham.
She was born in Boston’s South End; she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Murphy) Crowley. Mrs. O’Connor was raised in Boston and Hough’s Neck, Quincy and was a graduate of Cathedral High School. During WWII she worked...
Edward F. Larkin Jr.
Jan 30, 2014
Larkin, Edward F., Jr. of Abington, died January 30, 2014.
Ed was a Weymouth Police Officer for many years and he was also a member of the Abington American Legion. He was also a vietnam veteran serving with the United States Army.
Husband of Catherine (Martin) Larkin. Father of Kelly Nichols of West Virginia, John Larkin and his wife, Kathleen,...
Michael A. Shaffer
Jan 30, 2014
Shaffer, Michael A. a lifelong resident of Hull, died by accident on January 30, 2014, he was 48.
Beloved son of James Shaffer of Hull and his friend Bobbye Painton and son of the late Carol (Colwill) Shaffer. Stepson of the late Eleanor M. Conneely-Shaffer. Cherished father of Courtney M. Shaffer, Michael A Shaffer,II, Christopher M. and Steven Shaffer all...
Richard M. Barrett Sr.
Jan 30, 2014
Barrett, Richard M., Sr. of Weymouth, January 30, 2014.
Beloved husband of 54 years of Virginia (MacEachern) Barrett of Weymouth. Loving father of Richard M. Barrett, Jr. of Weymouth, Robert M. Barrett and his wife Donna and Ronald M. Barrett and his wife Joanne of Brockton. Dear brother of Maryellen Reardon of Louisianna, Daniel C. Barrett of Weymouth and the...
Janet C. (Muldoon) Barry
Jan 30, 2014
Janet C. (Muldoon) Barry, of Milton, a retired sales associate at Sears, died at Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Quincy on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was 79.
Janet was born in Boston and raised in the city’s Dorchester section where she graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1952. She then studied at the former Boston Clerical...
Edward F. Larkin Jr.
Jan 30, 2014
Larkin, Edward F., Jr. of Abington, died January 30, 2014.
Ed was a Weymouth Police Officer for many years and he was also a member of the Abington American Legion. He was also a Vietnam Veteran serving with the United States Army.
Husband of Catherine (Martin) Larkin. Father of Kelly Nichols of West Virginia, John Larkin and his wife, Kathleen,...
Jannette Villamil
Jan 30, 2014
Villamil, Jannette of Quincy, MA, died January 30, 2014.
Jannette loved spending time with her family, being near the water, and reading. She enjoyed cooking and her recipes were fantastic. Jannette was a Christian and had a strong faith in God. She attended law school in Colombia and continued her studies in the states which led to her work as...
Walter F. Skrickus
Jan 30, 2014
Skrickus, Walter F. of Hingham, died January 30, 2014, he was 94.
Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Mooney) Skrickus. Brother of the late Constance, Bronie and Edward Skrickus. Walter was an avid sailor and yachting historian. He enjoyed the beauty of sailing in Hingham Bay and around the islands of Boston Harbor. He was part owner of...
Stefania A. Barossi
Jan 29, 2014
Barossi, Stefania A (Picarski) of S. Weymouth, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 at the age of 90.
Stefania always enjoyed travelling no matter the destination and most importantly always loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Beloved wife of the late Salvatore...
William K. Mayer, Jr.
Jan 28, 2014
Mayer, William K., Jr. “Billy” of Hanson, formerly of Quincy, died after a courageous battle on January 28, 2014, he was 63.
The beloved husband of 27 years to Barbara (Devlin). Devoted father of Kevin and Kasey Mayer both of Hanson. Son of the late William K. Mayer,Sr. and Elsie (Pemberton) Mayer. Loving brother of Patricia Collins and her husband...
Samuel Brown, Jr.
Jan 28, 2014
Brown, Samuel, Jr. of Quincy, January 28, 2014.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Sheehan) Brown. Loving father of Kevin J. Brown of New York City, Kathryn E. Dame of Quincy, William T. Brown of Abington, Elizabeth L. Wicklund of Abington, Eileen B. Sweet of South Carolina and Stephen G. Brown of Rockland. Dear brother of James Brown of Quincy...
Carroll O. Provost
Jan 28, 2014
Provost, Carroll O of Weymouth, died January 28, 2014.
Born and raised In Dexter, Maine. Mr. Provost worked for Boston Gear Works for 40 years as a senior engineer/tool designer. A decorated World War II veteran serving in the United States Army, Mr. Provost was recruited as an elite skier and mountaineer for the 10th Mountain Infantry in 1944. He...
Louise B. Burke
Jan 27, 2014
Burke, Louise B. (Miller) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, January 27, 2014.
Daughter of the late John D. and Helen V. (Connolly) Miller. Loving mother of Christina Gagne and her husband Mathieu of Wakefield and Patrick Burke of Braintree. Dear sister of Rosamond Abbott of Weymouth, Virginia Sullivan of Weymouth, Edward Miller of Milton, Marie Melchin of Abington, Kathleen Riley...
Mary F. “Maisie” Mccarthy
Jan 27, 2014
McCarthy, Mary F. “Maisie” (Halpin) Kilroy- of Quincy, died January 27, 2014.
Maisie worked as a long time nurses aid for the Eventide nursing facility in Quincy where she met many wonderful friends over the years including her dear friend Peggy White. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved dog Angel and was an avid QVC shopping. Maisie’s life...