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Anne C. Grabowski
Nov 19, 2024
Anne Grabowski of Weymouth, formerly of West Roxbury, in her 90th year, passed away peacefully on November 19th at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham, after residing at Allerton House for the past four years. Anne was pre deceased by her husband of over 45 years, Edward Grabowski.
Anne was the daughter of the late Evelyn and William Cratty of...
Regina C. Hardiman
Nov 18, 2024
Regina C. (Gauvin) Hardiman of Weymouth, passed away in her home suddenly on November 18, 2024. She was 81.
Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Hardiman.
Loving mother of Stephen Hardiman and Kelly of Weymouth, Theresa Strauser and her late husband, Thomas, of Georgia, and Tiffany Farren and her husband, John, of Weymouth. Foster mother of Paul Bercume of West Roxbury...
George Joseph Morris
Nov 18, 2024
George Joseph Morris, 68, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed suddenly at home.
The son of the late Richard I and late Marie A (Penny) Morris, George grew up in Hingham and was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Pfeiffer College. He was employed at his death and for more than 33 years as a Project Manager for CJM Services, an interior renovations...
Allen Louis Merlin
Nov 17, 2024
Allen Louis Merlin, born on August 21, 1944, passed away on November 17, 2024. A gifted chef, devoted family man, and adventurous spirit, Al leaves behind a legacy of love and passion life.
From an early age, Allen showed an affinity for the culinary arts. At the young age of 16, he began his career as a chef's apprentice at the...
Louis M. "Lou" Tower Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Louis M. “Lou” Tower Jr., a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 94.
Lou was born in Cohasset on October 7, 1930, and was the son of the late Louis M. and Marion (Morse) Tower.
Lou’s career was with the United States Army Reserves as a military...
Mary T. Welch
Nov 15, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound love, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Mary Teresa Welch, who passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Faulkner Hospital. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary was a shining example of faith, resilience, and elegance.
Born on October 14, 1943, to Thomas Foley and Bridget Quinn in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Mary was...
Marshall J. Levy
Nov 15, 2024
Marshall James Levy of Milton passed away at his home of 47 years on November 15th after a valiant four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving, kind, compassionate and spirited, Marshall was very devoted to his family, friends, church and the Milton community. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Marshall is survived by his loving soulmate...
Joan C. Leonard
Nov 15, 2024
Joan C. (Neary) Leonard, of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on November 15, 2024. She was 98.
Joan enjoyed bowling, bingo, watching game shows attending the Weymouth Whipple Center for various events as well as following her Boston Sports Teams, the Patriots and the Red Sox. Family was everything to Joan and she just loved always being around her children...
Arlene M. (Norton) Coan
Nov 14, 2024
Arlene M. (Norton) Coan, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Quincy. She was 100.
Arlene was born in Somerville on June 12, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leticia (Hagen) Norton.
Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence R. Coan, who died in 1974....
Robert P. O'Keefe
Nov 13, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Robert (Rob) Patrick O’Keefe announce his sudden passing on November 13, 2024. He was 55 years young.
Born on October 6, 1969 in Stoughton and raised in Norwell, he was the loving son of Elaine (Garmory) O’Keefe and the late Robert Donald O’Keefe.
A devoted husband, he shared 28 years of marriage with...
Robert H. LaFavre
Nov 13, 2024
Robert H. LaFavre of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2024. He was 86.
Bob taught auto body repair at Quincy Vo-Tech High School for many years, retiring in 1995.
Bob loved family gatherings and especially enjoyed hosting birthday and holiday celebrations, usually ending with a family cribbage tournament.
Bob was very active and loved...
Douglas R. Waters
Nov 12, 2024
Douglas R. Waters of Scituate, formerly of Braintree, passed away on November 12, 2024 surrounded by love at the age of 59.
Doug was hard working and a great provider for his family. He was devoted to and adored his wife and children. Doug loved creating memories with his family, traveling to many places including New Hampshire, Florida, Humarock, countless other...
Judithanne P. (McGrail) Cote
Nov 12, 2024
Judithanne P. (McGrail) Cote, of W. Bridgewater, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2024. She was 62.
Born in Boston, raised in Neponset, daughter of the late John and Gladys (McGann) McGrail, she has lived in West Bridgewater for almost 30 years.
Judithanne worked for Northeastern University Law School Admissions until her retirement in 2017.
A lover of animals,...
Linda A. Provost
Nov 12, 2024
Linda A. Provost, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 63. Born on November 1, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island, Linda brought joy and love to all who knew her throughout her life.
Linda was fiercely independent, and her family took great pride in her strength resilience. She was a...
Mary A. Mitchelson
Nov 12, 2024
Mitchelson, Mary A. (Foley) of Hingham formerly of Weymouth, passed away on November 12, 2024 surrounded by her family, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. She was 80 years old.
Loving wife of 56 years to William (“Bill”) Mitchelson of Hingham. Cherished mother to her four children: Timothy and his wife Jennifer of Hanover, Mark and his wife Hannah of Marshfield,...
Pauline M. Whelan
Nov 12, 2024
Pauline M. Whelan of Marshfield, formerly of North Quincy and Braintree, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 12, 2024 at the age of 65.
Pauline grew up in North Quincy in a tightly-knit neighborhood on French St., and graduated from NQHS, Class of '78. She loved her family and her dogs with all her heart...
Hortencia Mercedes Aguilera Bongarzone
Nov 11, 2024
Hortencia passed peacefully at her home on November 11th. She was born in Santiago Chile. She believed in eating healthy and had a holistic way about her. She married her husband, Joseph Luis Bongarzone not once but twice. They lived in New York prior to moving to Hull. Hortencia lived her life for her family. She adored her son John...
Maynard Dube
Nov 11, 2024
Maynard Dube, of Weymouth passed away peacefully on November 11, surrounded by love and family.
Maynard was known for his easy-going, laid-back personality, coupled with a great sense of humor. He had a genuine, caring nature that endeared him to those around him. Throughout his life, family was his proudest accomplishment and his greatest passion. He often found joy in simple...
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Cafferty
Nov 11, 2024
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Cafferty of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was 84.
She was born in Sargura, Curry, Co. Sligo, Ireland to Mary (Roddy) and James Cafferty. She was raised in Ireland and emigrated to the U.S. in 1959. In addition to her initial employments, she took on further education which eventually led her to secure employment...
William M. Hoxie
Nov 11, 2024
William M. Hoxie of East Sandwich and South Weymouth passed away at the age of 91 on November 11, 2024, Veteran’s Day.
Born in Quincy on January 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Everett W. and Alice M. Malone Hoxie.
Proud graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1950, he went on to graduate from Bentley College Class of...
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