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Charles M. Bernier
Oct 4, 2013
Despite his quest to live to be the oldest living veteran of World War II, retired Army Colonel Charles Murray Bernier, 89, of Hingham, MA passed away peacefully at home on October 4th, 2013.
Charles was born February 1, 1924, in Campbellton, New Brunswick and was naturalized as an American Citizen during his first tour on Active Duty in Europe...
Rev. Henry P. Boivin
Oct 4, 2013
Rev. Henry P. Boivin, a Catholic priest, of Boston, returned to God on October 4, 2013 at the age of 84.
Fr. Boivin was ordained at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury in 1957. He served at the Parish of St. Mary in Wrentham, St. Christine’s Parish in Marshfield, St. Monica Church in South Boston, St. Theresa of Avila Parish...
Paul W. Daly
Oct 4, 2013
Daly, Paul W. of Abington, died October 4, 2013.
A graduate of Dorchester High School, Paul later went on to attend Northeastern University and receive his bachelors degree. Paul was a very devoted family man. He will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Beloved husband of Janet (Pizzi) Daly. Loving father of...
Holly Ayn Bunker
Oct 3, 2013
Bunker, Holly Ayn (Farris) of Pembroke, died suddenly October 3, 2013, she was 41.
Holly was born in Youngstown, Ohio, where she graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s in Fine Art.
Holly will be remembered for her overwhelming beauty, confidence, kindness, enthusiasm and charm. A unique free spirit, Holly was an inspiration to...
Arlene Fitzgerald
Oct 3, 2013
Fitzgerald, Arlene of Braintree, died October 3, 2013. The beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret (Naughton) Fitzgerald. Sister of Joan Onorato of Sherborn, Claire Adams of Braintree, Mary Onorato of Sherborn, Carol Fitzgerald and Thomas Fitzgerald both of Braintree and the late Barbara McKeon and Kevin & John Fitzgerald. Arlene is also survived by many nieces and nephews. ...
Carl F. Hagopian
Oct 3, 2013
Hagopian, Carl F. of South Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, passed away on October 3, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
Born and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late Helen (O’Neill) and Jacob Hagopian. Loving husband of Patricia (Lipnick) Hagopian, he is survived by a daughter, Lee Cosentino and her husband Eric, a son, Eric Hagopian and his...
Hugh E. Mackinnon
Oct 2, 2013
MacKinnon, Hugh E. “MAC” 93, of Braintree, formerly of North Weymouth, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
Hugh was born March 11, 1920 in South Boston to the late John B. MacKinnon (of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada) and the late Elizabeth J. (Snow) MacKinnon (of Toronto, Canada). Hugh also lived in Dorchester, and attended English High School.
He was...
Anne J. Furtado
Oct 2, 2013
Furtado, Anne J (Sullivan) of Quincy, died October 2, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Dennis R. “Bud” Furtado. Loving mother of Dennis J. Furtado and his wife, Kimberly, of Hanover, Peter M. Furtado and his companion, Theresa Clasby of Weymouth, and Matthew R. Furtado and his wife, Joanna, of Abington. Sister of John Sullivan of South Boston and Judy...
Moya A. Whiting
Oct 1, 2013
Whiting, Moya A. of Quincy, died October 1, 2013.
Sister of Rita Phillips of England. Aunt of Jenny Foster, Annette Coleman, Jane Thorby and Shane Phillips.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, October 17th from 10-11 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, followed by her Funeral Service at 11 AM....
Stella Simard
Oct 1, 2013
Simard, Stella (Maskiewicz) of Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the age of 95.
She was born in Newburyport MA on January 1, 1918. She was raised and educated in Nashua, NH and remained there with her loving husband Roger where they raised their two daughters. She was a women of faith and a member...
Gloria Ann Noble
Oct 1, 2013
Gloria Ann (Dunn) Noble of Quincy, MA. passed away peacefully October 1, 2013 surrounded by her grandchildren. Gloria was the beloved wife of Robert G. Noble Sr. for 63 years.
Born in Dorchester, Gloria and Bob crossed the bridge to Quincy in 1952 where they raised their family. Her four children, ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren were the center...
Janet M. Gardner
Sep 29, 2013
Gardner, Janet M. (Zibrofski) of Marshfield, and Boston, passed away after a long illness on September 29, 2013.
Loving mother of Timothy E. Gardner and his wife, Julie, of Braintree. Former wife of Richard Gardner and his wife, Joan, of Marshfield. Sister of Thomas Zibrofski and his wife, Patricia, of Melrose and the late Patricia LaFlamme. Sister-in-law of William and...
Albert Mcnulty
Sep 29, 2013
McNulty, Albert of Abington, died September 29, 2013. He was 81.
Albert proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He went on to work as an accountant for Commonwealth Electric Company for many years. He was a skilled chess player, earning many trophies over the years and also enjoyed old movies. Albert loved animals, especially his dog...
Dorothy R. Dray
Sep 29, 2013
Dray, Dorothy R. of Weymouth, died September 29, 2013.
Dorothy was a former executive secretary at General Dynamics.
She was the sister of Barbara Gomes of Weymouth and David Dray of FL. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth Friday at 11...
Ernest O. Colarullo
Sep 27, 2013
HINGHAM – Ernest O. Colarullo, a U.S. Navy Reserve veteran and former owner of Barba’s Market in Hingham, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 27. The longtime Hingham resident was 92 years old.
Ernest was born and raised in Newtonville. After graduating from Newton High School, he studied mathematics and statistics at Brown University, graduating...
David Orlowski
Sep 26, 2013
Orlowski, David of Quincy, a life-long resident of Davis Street, died September 26, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, he was 58.
Devoted son of the late Anthony and Stella Orlowski. Brother of John Orlowski of NJ, Faye Orlowski of Sturbridge, Daniel Orlowski of CA and the late James & George Orlowski. David is also survived by many nieces...
Alice M. Gillis
Sep 26, 2013
Gillis, Alice M. (Fraher), 90, of Quincy, died September 26, 2013 at the Coyne Healthcare Center where she has resided for the last 4 years.
Alice’s family was the center of her life and she focused all of her love on her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially day trips and weekend get-away’s. Shopping and...
Doris R. Walsh
Sep 26, 2013
Walsh, Doris R. (Kelleher) of Weymouth, 83, died September 26, 2013.
Doris was a proud graduate of Simmons College class of 1952, the first in her family to attend college. She worked as a librarian, most recently in the Easton Public Schools system. She took great pleasure in spending time with those she loved, and enjoyed cooking, especially for...
Tena J. Owens
Sep 25, 2013
Owens, Tena J. (Oppelaar) of Quincy died peacefully in her sleep on September 25, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late L. Graham Owens of Boston. Tena and Gra bought their first home in Quincy in 1948. They later moved to Dedham in 1959 and retired to Yarmouth Port in 1983. They were happily married for 59 years. Tena returned to...
Theresa L. Thompkins
Sep 23, 2013
Thompkins, Theresa L. (Augeri) of Weymouth, died September 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Theresa grew up in Chicopee and lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Weymouth. She worked as an information operator for the New England Telephone Company for many years. She graduated from Westfield State College and went on to work as an...