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Martha B. Puzinas
Feb 9, 2013
Puzinas, Martha B. (Markelionis) of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away on February 9, 2013.
The beloved wife of the late Joseph Puzinas. Loving mother of James J. Puzinas and his wife Shelley Brown of Cohasset and Pamela Milunovich and her husband Steven of New Canaan, CT. Sister of Stella Mockus of Naples,FL. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Austin...
Catherine G. Cronin
Feb 9, 2013
Cronin, Catherine G. of Hingham, passed away February 9, 2013.
Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Ryan) Cronin. Loving sister of Elizabeth L. Monagle of Sandwich, Eleanor C. Hastings of Hingham and the late Mary A. Cronin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
Catherine worked for many years as an office manager for...
Paul L. Colon
Feb 8, 2013
Colon, Paul L. of Weymouth, passed away February 8, 2013 at the age of 83. Paul lived in both Boston and Quincy for many years before moving to Weymouth 20 years ago. He graduated from Boston University in 1958 and worked at Boston University School of Medicine doing cancer research for over 40 years. Paul worked for the City of...
Edward M. Flanagan
Feb 8, 2013
Edward M. Flanagan age 57 of Abington formerly of Whitman passed away Feb. 8, 2013 surrounded by his loving family to join his son Patrick who has recently passed away. Ed was a Chef for Brae Burn Country Club in Newton and was also a long time employee of McDonald Funeral Homes in Weymouth. Ed enjoyed golfing, fishing, Irish music...
Joseph R. Nista
Feb 8, 2013
Nista, Joseph R. of Weymouth, passed away February 8, 2013.
Joseph was a 50 year member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #17. He was a member of the Son’s of Italy and the Weymouth Elks. An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed camping, hunting and gardening. He was a great cook and a talented wood carver. Most of all,...
Rita P. Flaherty
Feb 8, 2013
Flaherty, Rita P. (Crane) of Quincy, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2013.
Wife of the late Joseph P. Flaherty. Loving mother of Brian M. Flaherty of Jacksonville, Fl, Patricia M. Patten and her husband, Bruce of Quincy, Neal O. Flaherty and his wife, Tricia, of Braintree, James C. Flaherty of Quincy, and Kathleen M. Chrisom of Hanover. Sister of...
James J. Kelley, Jr.
Feb 7, 2013
Kelley, James J., Jr. of Weymouth, passed away February 7, 2013.
James was a lifetime member of the Dorchester Yacht Club. He had worked for the Boston Housing Authority for over forty years where he retired as an Assistant Area Superintendent.
Pre-deceased by the love of his life Elizabeth Ann. Loving father of Linda Kelley, Michael Kelley, Mary Ryan...
Coleman Flaherty
Feb 7, 2013
Flaherty, Coleman of North Quincy, formerly of Dorchester died February 7, 2013 at the age of 87.
Beloved husband of 60 years of Margaret “Peggy” (Feeney) Flaherty of Quincy. Loving father of Mary Flaherty of Quincy, Thomas Flaherty and his wife Violet of Norwood, Ann Flaherty of Greensboro, NC, Frank Flaherty and Kevin Flaherty both of Lebanon, ME, Christopher Flaherty...
Kirk P. Stevens
Feb 6, 2013
Kirk P. Stevens, 46 years of age, life long resident of Weymouth passed away on February 6, 2013 at his home after his courageous battle with cancer. Kirk was born October 8, 1966, to Tidal K Stevens and Dorothy Manning Stevens.
Kirk was the founder and owner of KP Stevens Construction which he founded at the age of 18 and...
Angelo P. “Red” Digravio
Feb 6, 2013
Angelo P. “Red” DiGravio passed away at the Harbor House Nursing Center in Hingham on Wednesday February 6, 2013, at the age of 89. He was a lifelong resident of Quincy.
Red was a veteran of WWII and served as a First Class Gunner’s Mate in the US Navy. He coached in the Quincy Little League and was active in...
Patricia M. Drobia
Feb 6, 2013
Drobia, Patricia “Pat” M. (Duffy) of Wollaston, passed away February 6, 2013.
Beloved wife of William “Bill” Drobia of Wollaston. Loving mother of William Drobia, Jr. and his wife Claire of Panama City Beach Florida, Bettyann Zaniboni and her husband Steven of Braintree and Diane Drobia and her wife Karen of Quincy. Sister of the late Bernard T. Duffy....
Wendy Allen Wheeler
Feb 6, 2013
Wendy Allen Wheeler of Hingham, formerly of Cleveland, and New Haven, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on February 6, 2013.
It was the most peaceful, graceful death one could wish for. She was comfortable, her family talked with her all the way, holding her and loving her as she departed this world. She...
Jean S. Donahue
Feb 5, 2013
Donahue, Jean S. (Petze) of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree, passed away February 5, 2013. Jean has lived in Weymouth for over 50 years. She was an incredibly artistic woman with a hand in painting, knitting and sewing. She leaves behind many afghans, paintings and even dollhouses with family members to remember her by. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and was...
Nancy M. Hutchins
Feb 5, 2013
Hutchins, Nancy M. (Bravo) of Hingham, age 87, passed away February 5, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Hutchins. Loving mother of Ronald Hutchins and his wife Dorothy and Gail Moorhatch and her husband Victor all of Hingham. Sister of Louis Bravo and his wife Joan of Florida and the late Mildred Cappavella, Mary Freni, Antionette Stagliola, Mary...
Frances T. Conway
Feb 4, 2013
Conway, Frances T. (Threlfall) of Weymouth, passed away Feb. 4, 2013.
Born Sept. 25, 1920 to Joseph and Margaret Threlfall in Hingham; grew up on family farm; was educated in Hingham Schools, graduating H.S. in 1938. Married to James D. Conway of Newton July 1941. When in 1942, James went to war with the Navy in Pacific Theater. She and...
Eleanor E. Leary
Feb 4, 2013
Eleanor E. (Walsh) Leary, 93, of East Weymouth passed away quietly at home on February 4. She was born in Quincy and lived there for many years before moving with her family to East Weymouth in 1968 to the home her grandfather built in the early 1900s.
Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Leary, Eleanor is survived by her...
Maureen K. Adams
Feb 4, 2013
Adams, Maureen K. (Doherty) Baracchini of Osterville, was surrounded by her family when she passed February 4, 2013.
Maureen was formerly a resident of South Weymouth for more than 50 years. She devoted her life to being a wife and mother to her family. Maureen worked at South Weymouth Savings Bank for 15 years before she retired. Maureen enjoyed spending...
Feb 4, 2013
Ronald E. Beaudry, Jr of Weymouth formerly of Hyde Park and South Boston, died on Monday February 4, 2013. He was 58 years of age.
Beloved husband of Shirley (Butcher) Beaudry. Loving father of Jenn Gliniewicz married to Greg of Rockland and Michael of Weymouth. Loving son of Doris L. (Clark) Beaudry of Hyde Park and the late Ronald E.,...
Patricia E. Tobin
Feb 4, 2013
Tobin, Patricia E. (Donovan) of Centerville, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away February 4, 2013.
Beloved wife of 53 years to Richard F. Tobin. Loving mother of Annmarie Kracunas and her husband, Edward, of Hingham, Patricia Ambriano and her husband, Anthony, of Hingham, and Richard F. Tobin, III, and his wife, Ellen of Marlborough. Sister of William Donovan and his...
John Joseph Killilea
Feb 3, 2013
Killilea, John Joseph, 88, of Hanson, died peacefully February 3, 2013 at South Shore Hospital. He served in the 411th Infantry regiment in France during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism and the Purple Heart. He worked as a Sales Manager in the dry cleaning industry for 35 years and later as a Department Manager at the...