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Donald J. Cresser
Feb 17, 2013
Cresser, Donald J. of Quincy, passed away February 17, 2013, he was 77.
The beloved son of the late Colin D. and Mary J. (McCarthy) Cresser. Loving brother of Geraldine Morgan and her husband Charles of Boynton Beach, Florida and Carver, MA and the late John Cresser. Donald is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A long time...
Francis C. Garvey
Feb 16, 2013
Garvey, Francis C. of Weymouth, passed away February 16, 2013 at the age of 75.
Francis served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Newport News during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for Raytheon and later for GCA Corp in Andover, from where he retired. He was an avid NY Giants fan.
Husband of the late Gail...
Francis T. Sullivan, Sr.
Feb 16, 2013
Sullivan, Francis T., Sr. of West Island, Fairhaven, formerly of Weymouth and Dorchester, passed away February 16, 2013 at the age of 88.
Frank was a proud Navy veteran of WWII, serving aboard the USS Woolsey DD-437. Because of his contribution in sinking two German subs, he received a letter of commendation and was mentioned in the book “Tin Cans”....
Donald J. Amrock
Feb 15, 2013
Amrock, Donald J. of Weymouth, passed away February 15, 2013 at the age of 47.
Don was an avid sports fan, especially with the New England sports teams. He also enjoyed cooking and tinkering on cars. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Devoted father of Donald J. Amrock, Jr. and his wife...
William F. Digregorio
Feb 15, 2013
DiGregorio, William F. of Weymouth, passed away February 15, 2013 at the South Shore Hospital after a 3 month battle with cancer at the age of 62.
Bill was born and raised in Wappingers Falls, NY. He graduated from the CW Post Campus of Long Island University in 1972. He then settled in Braintree and has lived in Weymouth for...
Francis W. Siler
Feb 15, 2013
Siler, Francis W. “Billy” of Weymouth, passed away February 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.
Billy work as a plumbing contractor but to him it was not only his job it was also his passion. He was also a Marine who served in the Vietnam War. Billy’s main passion was his friends and family,...
Lorraine C. Crimmins
Feb 15, 2013
Crimmins, Lorraine of Shrewsbury, formerly of Quincy passed away February 15, 2013.
Beloved daughter of the late John and Catherine Crimmins. Devoted sister of Bernadette Donahue of Kingston and Deacon Daniel Crimmins and his wife Nancy of Shrewsbury and the late Marie Martin, Lt. John F. Crimmins, Joseph F. Crimmins, Paul A. Crimmins and Joan O’Leary. Lorraine is also survived...
Joseph J. Carreira
Feb 15, 2013
Carreira, Joseph J. of Dorchester, formerly of Quincy died suddenly on February 15, 2013.
The beloved husband of the late Joan (Rabbitt) Carreira. Loving father of Julie Aviles and her husband Peter of Weymouth and Jill Gorman and her husband George of Quincy. Devoted son of Annie (Ruggiero) Carreira of Plymouth and the late Mariano Carreira. Cherished Grandfather of...
William Whelton
Feb 14, 2013
Whelton, William J., Age 84 of Braintree (formerly of Centerville and Newton) died February 14, 2013 surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Virginia (Shea). Brother to Rita Croft of Danvers, MA. Loving and devoted father of Susan Coopersmith of Bar Harbor Maine and Tanzania, Africa, William and his wife Pamela of Weymouth, MA and Paula Vanesian and her...
Dorothea E. Mortimer
Feb 14, 2013
Mortimer, Dorothea E. (Guariglia/Duck) of Bourne, formerly of Braintree, passed away February 14, 2013.
Dorothea was the president of the Winstal Company, Inc in Braintree for over 50 years with her husband. In her early years she worked as a key punch operator for Honeywell, a retail associate for Jordan Marsh and a teacher’s aide in Braintree. She enjoyed gardening,...
Bhoopaul Sham
Feb 14, 2013
Bhoopaul Sham of Hull, MA, passed away on February 14, 2013.
Mr. Sham was a dedicated teacher for more than 30 years. He positively influenced many students with his deep intelligence and his vibrant personality. He had an amazing sense of humor, was a walking dictionary, and the master of the stick trick. He had a passion spending time with...
Richard W. Mccarthy
Feb 13, 2013
McCarthy, Richard W. of Weymouth, died peacefully February 13, 2013 at the age of 83.
Born and in raised in Weymouth, he graduated from Weymouth High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army before continuing his service as a Weymouth Firefighter for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was an avid Red Sox fan, even traveling with friends...
Marjorie Brown
Feb 12, 2013
Marjorie L. Brown, a lifelong Weymouth resident, passed away on Tuesday February 12, 2013 at the Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hingham. She was 92 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Richard C. “Bud” Brown, she is survived by her children: Richard “Mike” Brown and his wife Laura Jackson, Charles “Mark” Brown and Marjorie “Maggi” Brown...
Marion J. Ellis
Feb 12, 2013
Marion J. Ellis (Burns) of Weymouth formerly of North Quincy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 12, 2013 at the South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth.
Loving mother of Joanne Newman of Brockton and Robert L. Ellis, Jr married to Diane of So. Weymouth. Proud grandmother of Samantha Leigh Ellis of So. Weymouth and close friend to Helen Sabbag...
Franklin Fryer
Feb 11, 2013
Fryer, Franklin “Mr. Weymouth”, of Weymouth, passed away February 11, 2013 at the age of 91. Franklin proudly served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient from being injured during the invasion of Guam. After returning home he went on to work at the Fore River Shipyard and later at Weymouth Art Leather where he...
Maurice Ballou
Feb 11, 2013
Ballou, Maurice E. “Sunny”, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2013.
Maurice was very proud of serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an active man who loved working his job at Shaws Supermarket, after retiring from Hingham Lumber at the age of 65. Throughout the years he continued to make custom woodwork and work...
John F. Moran
Feb 11, 2013
Moran, John F. of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester & South Boston, passed away on February 11, 2013, he was 90.
The beloved husband of 55 years to the late Joan E. (Storan) Moran. Loving father of Patricia Moran of Quincy, Barbara Moran of Wrentham, John M. Moran of Quincy, Nancy LeVie of Millis, Timothy Moran, QPD of Quincy and...
Mary L. Richards
Feb 10, 2013
Mary L. (Vissa) Richards of South Weymouth formerly of Quincy, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2013 at the South Shore Hospital following a brief illness.
Beloved wife of the late Gerald L. Richards. Mary is survived by her devoted daughter Lois C. Richards-Condon of South Weymouth, her two loving granddaughters: Caryn M. Condon of Scituate partner of Kathy...
Carolyn K. Harlow
Feb 10, 2013
Carolyn Killebrew Harlow, 56, resident of Hingham, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, at home.
Born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978. After earning her paralegal certificate in Atlanta, Carolyn worked as a paralegal in Washington, D.C. and Boston before moving to Hingham. Most recently Carolyn...
Linda White
Feb 10, 2013
White, Linda (Dennison) of Hull, passed away on February 10, 2013 and is now resting with her twin sister Lydia Phillips.
Beloved mother of Richard and Jane White of Plymouth, Marc and Debbi White of Springfield, MO, Kenneth White of Plymouth, Cheryl and Mark Malcolm of Plymouth, Susan White of Hull and Kerrie and Walter Hood of Hingham. Devoted...
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