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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Fern W. Coyle
Nov 20, 2010
Coyle, Fern W. (Drooker) of Hull, died on November 20, 2010 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 69. Devoted mother of Stephanie Provost and her husband, Jeffrey, of Stratham, NH and Eric Coyle of Marshfield; she was the cherished Mimi of Sophie Provost; the loving sister of Rosie Perard of Canton and the late Alan Drooker; aunt...
Maureen A. Jay
Nov 19, 2010
Jay, Maureen A. of Marstons Mills, November 19, 2010. Loving wife of Stephen Ward of Marstons Mills. Beloved daughter of Ida May Jay and the late Franklyn Jay. Devoted sister of Owen Jay of Toronto, Paul Jay and his wife Jean of Marshfield,Suanne Jay of Naples, FL, Denise Perdios and her husband Don of Braintree, Kevin Jay of Braintree and...
Margaret A. (Hernon) Quirk
Nov 19, 2010
Margaret A. (Hernon) Quirk, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died at home with her family on Friday, November 19, 2010. She was 91. Margaret was born on Inishmore, Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 19. She settled in Dorchester and then Quincy where she lived for many years before moving to...
Antonio Desimone
Nov 19, 2010
DeSimone, Antonio of Hull, died in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of the late Norina (LoPriore) DeSimone. Tony was born and raised in Italy where he served in the Italian Army during WWII. After the war he moved to Australia to find work. Upon returning...
Carl G. Soderstrom, Jr.
Nov 18, 2010
Soderstrom, Carl G. of Quincy, died on November 18, 2010 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of 44 years to Elizabeth A. (Mahoney) Soderstrom of Quincy. Devoted father of Deborah A., Robin M. and Holly L. Soderstrom, all of Quincy and Amy E. Soderstrom of Weymouth. Cherished Papa of Richard Shea, Joseph LeBlanc, Nicholas Maberry and the late Patty...
Jean M. Atkinson
Nov 18, 2010
Atkinson, Jean (MacLaren Cotter) of Quincy, died on November 18, 2010 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Atkinson. Devoted mother of Andrea Fountain and her husband Scott, June Atkinson and Alan J. Atkinson, all of Quincy. Dear friend of William Klessens of Salem, NH. Loving sister-in-law of Elizabeth Hayes of Dedham. Jean was born...
Elizabeth A. Cafano
Nov 18, 2010
Cafano, Elizabeth “Liz” (Rose) of Quincy, age 57, passed away at home after a long illness on Thursday, Nov. 18th surrounded by family. Liz was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Rose, she is survived by her loving husband Joe of 27 years and the pride of her life her boys Mark of Orlando, FL, Michael and Joseph...
Peter V. Murphy
Nov 17, 2010
Murphy, Peter V. of Quincy formerly of Roxbury. November 17, 2010. Beloved father of the late Robert Murphy. Loving brother of Peggy Sheilds of Weymouth, Catherine “Kay” Bowler of Norwood, Patsy Weaver of Quincy, Thomas Murphy of Florida and the late Mary Bianchetto, Sarah J. Russo, Michael and James Murphy. Also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Peter...
Rita M. Nugent
Nov 15, 2010
Nugent, Rita M. (Kernan) of Quincy, died on November 15, 2010 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Frederick G. Nugent. Devoted mother of Carol A. Gauthier and her husband George of Quincy and Robert W. Nugent of Weymouth. Cherished Gramma of Michael Gauthier and his wife Hitomi, Susan Gauthier, Diana Melder, Erik Birknes and Kelly Nugent....
Norman R. Holler
Nov 15, 2010
Holler, Norman R. of Hough’s Neck, passed away on November 15, 2010 from complications of a car accident. He was 66 years old. Norman was the brother of Hank Holler of Quincy, Frederick Holler of Hough’s Neck, Patrick Holler of Tunbridge, VT and Charles Holler of Hough’s Neck. He was the favorite uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Norman...
James J. Kirby, Jr.
Nov 13, 2010
Kirby, James J., Jr. of Squantum, died on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy May (Allsopp) Kirby. Loving father of James J. Kirby, III of Walpole and Susan Petersen of Squantum. Brother of Chester Kirby of Squantum, Danny Kirby of FL and Eileen Walsh of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Kristie McCarthy of Holbrook, Nicole Blongiewicz of...
Mary A. Deane
Nov 12, 2010
Deane, Mary Agnes (Lyons)of Quincy, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at John Adams Health Care Center . Mary was born on November 15, 1909 , she was 100 years old. The beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Deane, Sr. Loving mother of Marilyn Sullivan, Carol Seltzer, Priscilla Jarvis, Dorothy Belcher, Edward J. Deane, Mary Ellen Rose, Barbara...
John “Jay” Macdonald
Nov 10, 2010
John A. “Jay” MacDonald of Quincy died on November 10, 2010 surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of the late Virginia “Gin” K. (Garrity). Loving father of John A. Jr of Quincy, Gary M. and his spouse Frances of Winthrop MA, Clifford J. and his spouse Cynthia of Pleasanton CA and Pauline and her husband Stephen Riley of Squantum. Also...
Marie A. (Azzato) Dubois
Nov 10, 2010
Marie Angelina (Azzato) DuBois, of Quincy, died peacefully after a long illness at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton on November 10, 2010. She was 87. Marie was born and raised in Braintree living there until her marriage when she moved to Quincy. Marie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Alfred E. DuBois with...
Lee D. Lawson
Nov 7, 2010
Lawson, Lee D. lifelong of Charlestown, Sunday, November 07, 2010. Loving father of Linda M. McGee and her husband Joseph of Quincy. Devoted brother of Eric Lawson of Wilmington and the late Roy Lawson. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Brendan, Patrick and Aiden McGee all of Quincy. Former husband of Patricia Lawson. Uncle of Jill and Kristen Lawson. Lee worked for...
Margaret “Peg” Bird
Nov 7, 2010
Bird, Margaret “Peg” (Litchfield) of Pembroke, died on Sunday, November 7, 2010. The beloved wife of W. Gillette Bird. Daughter of Alice (Marchant) Litchfield of Quincy and the late Edward Litchfield. Dear cousin of Roberta “Bobbie” MacLean of Quincy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life Funeral Service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock...
Achilles T. “Killy” Anastos
Nov 7, 2010
Anastos, Achilles T. of Hingham died peacefully at the age of 98 on November 7, 2010. He was born in Brookline Ma. in 1912 and was brought to Hull as an infant where his father operated businesses affiliated with Paragon Park. Each winter beginning in 1925 his family traveled to Florida by auto where his father was involved in the...
Rita G. Frazier
Nov 6, 2010
Frazier, Rita G. (Tosches) of Hull, formerly of Brockton, passed away suddenly in Florida on November 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Peter J. Frazier. Loving mother of Matthew, Joanna and Jonathon, all of Hull. Sister of Lina Andrilli of Italy, Cristina Pregeant of Plymouth, Pasquale Tosches of Lakeville and Tony Tosches of AZ. Rita is also survived by many nieces,...
William R. “Bill” Barnes
Nov 4, 2010
Barnes, William R. “Bill”, 76, passed away on November 4, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born in South Boston on November 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Katherine (Malloy) Barnes. He enlisted in the Army and proudly served his Country in Korea. Mr. Barnes was employed by the Boston Police Department for 31...
Beverly I. Tullish
Nov 2, 2010
Tullish, Beverly I. (Zullo) of Hull, passed away November 2, 2010. Wife of the late John J. Tullish. Loving mother of John J. “Jack” Tullish of Scituate and Stephen Tullish of Hull. Cherished “Nanny” of Janelle Tullish. Sister of John Zullo and his wife Sandy of Hull, the late Gloria Thompson and the late Lois Haley. Aunt of Gloriajean Gregory...