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Charles R. Divendra
Jul 12, 2013
DiVendra, Charles R. of Hull, Passed July 12, 2013.
Charles moved to hull at age twelve and had lived there ever since. He battled a long illness. Charles was a man with a big heart. He was very generous, easy to talk to, and loved by everyone he knew. He enjoyed sports, fishing and hunting in New York and...
Jay C. Halvorson
Jul 12, 2013
Halvorson, Jay C. of Quincy, formerly of Lakeland, Florida died July 12, 2013. Loving father of Jennifer Halvorson of Quincy and Jill Halvorson and her fiancée Ronald P. Logan III of Hanson. Former husband of Patricia Halvorson of Quincy. Brother of Vance Halvorson of Illinois and Kim Halvorson of Florida. Cherished grandpa of Abigal Logan.
Jay worked as a...
Joan Ruane
Jul 11, 2013
Ruane, Joan I. (Ahern) of Quincy, died July 11, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joan grew up in Neponset. She married and moved to Quincy where she raised her family. In her earlier years, she worked as the functions coordinator at the Holiday Inn in Randolph then adding to that she took a...
Irene M. O’Brien
Jul 11, 2013
O’Brien, Irene M. (McNulty) of Weymouth, died July 11, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
Irene was a loving and devoted family woman. She enjoyed line dancing, reading, watching television, and spending time outdoors. In her earlier years, Irene worked for New England Telephone Company as an operator. Her main passion was her family and spending time with those...
Elizabeth T. Mccolough
Jul 10, 2013
Elizabeth T. (Gallagher) McColough, 99, died July 10 at home.
Born on January 19, 1914 in Mnachester, NH. Daughter of the late Johanna (O’Brien) and Joseph P. Gallagher.. Wife of Charles H. McColough who predeceased her in 1986. She was a graduate of Westford Academy, Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing, and Long Island College Hospital where she received...
Mary Louise Donaher
Jul 10, 2013
Mary Louise Donaher (Yarrison) of Weymouth, died July 10, 2013.
After high school, Mary Lou was part of the Cadet Nurse Corp. After various nursing positions, one of which she received a prestigious award for outstanding nursing, she served in the U.S. Navy. Throughout the years, she held various professional nursing positions, the last of which was industrial nurse at...
John J. Sugrue Jr.
Jul 9, 2013
Sugrue, John J., Jr. of Weymouth, died July 9, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
John graduated from UMass Boston and continued his education at Nova Southeast University where he received his Masters Degree. He later became the processing manager for Sanofi Pasteur in Canton. John was a hard working man and was always willing...
Marie E. Catalano
Jul 9, 2013
Marie E. Catalano of Weymouth, died July 9, 2013.
Marie grew up in East Boston and lived in Dorchester before moving to Weymouth in 1973.
Beloved wife of Angelo R. Catalano of Weymouth. Loving mother of Robert Catalano of Quincy, Debra Lorenzo and her husband Ralph of Foxboro, and Lori Catalano of Weymouth. Sister of Richard DiGloria of FL, John...
Paul A. Zaniewski
Jul 8, 2013
Zaniewski, Paul A. of Hingham, died unexpectedly July 8, 2013. He was 48. Paul grew up in Weymouth, graduation from Weymouth South High School, Class of 1983. He worked for Hapco in Hanover for the last 12 years. Paul enjoyed playing scrabble, words with friends, going to the gym and was an avid sports fan. His loyalty, infectious smile and...
John T. Austin
Jul 8, 2013
Quincy Firefighter John T. Austin, 37 of Quincy died in the line of duty while responding to a call on Monday, July 8, 2013. John was an 11-year veteran of the department and was assigned to Engine 5 in West Quincy.
Born in Boston but a lifelong resident of Quincy, John lived in the city’s Houghs Neck section. He was...
Lillian D. Cantrell
Jul 8, 2013
Lillian D. (DiTocco) Cantrell, a longtime resident of Quincy, died on her 91st birthday on July 8, 2013. Lillian worked as a sales associate in the furniture industry for many years, including 7 years at Pray’s Furniture in Braintree and 10 years at J. Homestock Furniture in Norwood/Dedham. Her experience and great taste led to a career in interior decorating...
Norman King Mullin
Jul 8, 2013
Norman King Mullin of Hingham, fondly known as “Mr. Balsams” died July 8, 2013 at the age of 85.
Norm was born in Medford, attended Milton Schools and later Admiral Farragut Academy in NJ. As a child, he flew with Amelia Earhart while attending an air show in Milton. He attended Tufts University before entering the United States Naval Academy....
Capt. William “Billy” E. Crooker, Iii
Jul 7, 2013
Capt. William “Billy” E. Crooker, III, 48, died unexpectedly in Hampton, VA July 7, 2013. Billy was born, raised, and educated in Boston, MA but moved to Hampton, VA 15 years ago to continue his career, and more importantly, his love of flying. William was a pilot with Atlas Air for 14 years. He was a member of AOPA, Quiet...
Melba Dilillo
Jul 7, 2013
DiLillo, Melba (Leone) of Norwell and Quincy, died July 7, 2013 at the age of 94.
Melba was a resident of Quincy before moving to Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center 10 years ago where she received wonderful care, especially from Linda, Minnie and Ashley. She was a die hard Red Sox fan and enjoyed Bingo and playing cards with friends....
Luella M. Erwin
Jul 6, 2013
Luella Mae Erwin moved on to her next adventure on July 6, 2013. Born on December 3, 1932 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Lu died in Weymouth with her four well-loved children by her side. Lu was a spirit unto herself, forging a path in this world that few others would have navigated so successfully.
She is survived by...
William M. Hunt
Jul 6, 2013
Hunt, William M. of East Wareham, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2013, he was 48. The devoted son of the late Paul A.M. Hunt and Barbara (McIntyre) Hunt. Bill dedicated his life to caring for his parents during their last years. His family will be forever grateful for his unconditional love. Bill loved taking long walks with...
Patricia B. Bartlett
Jul 6, 2013
Bartlett, Patricia B. (Gibbs), a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died July 6, 2013.
Patricia worked as a secretary at Electroswitch in Weymouth for many years.
Wife of the late Lee Bartlett. Loving mother of John Bartlett of Weymouth. Devoted “Gramma” of John Bartlett, Jr. of Weymouth, Stacy Kennedy of Abington, and Katie Bartlett of Weymouth. Sister of Connie Naddel of...
Ellen I. “Ellie” Delaney
Jul 6, 2013
Ellen Ita Delaney (nee Cunningham) age 97, peacefully at her Hingham home on July 6, 2013; the last of the seven children of Michael and Bridget (Keaveney) Cunningham. Born in Rushestown, Newbridge, County Galway, Ireland in 1915 just before the Easter Rising, Ellie came to America in 1937 and lived in Chestnut Hill, Beacon Hill, Louisburg Square, and Dorchester. Prevented...
Marie Schoonmaker
Jul 6, 2013
Marie Schoonmaker (Powers) of South Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died July 6, 2013.
Marie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She was a 40 year employee of the U.S. Government and later worked as the Director of Volunteer Services at South Shore Hospital. She was an avid golfer, was active in Whipple Senior Center, enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and...
Rosanna M. Corliss
Jul 5, 2013
Corliss, Rosanna M. (Doherty) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died on July 5, 2013. Rosanna loved to play cards and Bingo, but the foundation of her life was her family. She adored each of them, especially her grandchildren. They are saddened at her loss, but feel blessed to have had such a special woman in their lives....
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