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Donald Joseph "Chick" Fitzgerald
Mar 5, 2025
Donald Joseph “Chick” Fitzgerald, of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was 95.
Donald was born in Boston on November 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Norton) Fitzgerald. He was raised in South Boston and attended local schools.
After high school, Donald enlisted in the United States Army on November...
Toni “Grammie” Clark
Mar 3, 2025
Antoinette Marie (Bokelman) Clark passed away surrounded by her three daughters on Monday, March 3, 2025. Toni was 75.
Known lovingly to most as Grammie since 2014, Toni was born and raised in Wisconsin. She met her husband and best friend, Donald Clark, in graduate school in Washington D.C. and was married in 1979. Toni worked as a bedside nurse and...
Carol S. Kershaw
Mar 3, 2025
Carol S. Kershaw, a cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on June 14, 1958, Carol's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and creativity, woven with the threads of family, work, and passion.
Carol's journey began as a beloved wife to Mark B. Kershaw, with whom she...
Norma L. Carlson
Mar 3, 2025
Carlson, Norma, of Weymouth, passed away on March 3, 2025. She was 100 years old.
She was born in Medford MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian Babbitt.
Norma lived in Weymouth for over eighty years, she was a member of the military Officers Assoc. of America and worked for Anodyne Homemakers.
She was loving wife of Don Carlson,...
Anthony J. Cincotta
Mar 3, 2025
Anthony J. Cincotta, a cherished member of the Quincy community, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at the remarkable age of 99. Born on November 16, 1925, Anthony dedicated his life to both his family and his work, making a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to know him.
Raised in Quincy, Anthony began his career as a welder at...
John F. Harkins
Mar 3, 2025
John F. Harkins, P.E.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 3, 2025, in Boston, MA. Born on December 26, 1938, in Boston, John was raised in Milton, and resided in Braintree, for over 60 years.
John was the beloved husband of Mary (Kelly) Harkins, with whom he shared a lifetime of cherished memories. The high school sweethearts were married...
Edward Charles O'Brien
Mar 2, 2025
Edward Charles O’Brien, best known as Captain Ed, beloved proprietor of Jake’s Seafood Restaurant in Hull, MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston in 1930, the eighth of nine siblings, Ed lived a life full of love, service, and laughter.
A proud veteran, Ed served as a Sergeant First Class in...
Jean Thistle
Mar 1, 2025
Thistle, Jean, of Norwell, peacefully passed away at the age of 74 on March 1, 2025, after a brief illness.
Jean was a special person to all who knew her. Throughout her life, Jean faced many challenges and obstacles. Jean dealt with them in her own way and never allowed them to diminish her spirit. Jean had many friends, attended the...
Elaine M. Mills
Mar 1, 2025
Elaine M. Mills of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was 87.
Born and raised in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Catherine "Mary" (Salter) Mills. She was educated in the Boston Public Schools, graduating from the Jeremiah Burke High School in 1955 and attended the Bryant and Stratton Secretarial School. She worked...
Thomas Joseph Flynn
Mar 1, 2025
Thomas J. Flynn, 89, died peacefully on March 1, 2025, at his home on Cape Cod with his devoted wife, Alice, at his side. Born in Cambridge and raised in Hingham, he was the only child of the late William J. Flynn and Susan Ruth (Sullivan) Flynn.
Tom was born on November 14, 1935, and grew up in a house across...
John J. Garofalo, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Garofalo, John J., Jr. 85 of Middleboro, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2025.
Son of John J. Garofalo, Sr. and Antoinette (Tropeano) Garofalo, John grew up in North Quincy. After high school, he joined the Marines and then the Quincy Police Department where he retired...
Paul R. Burke
Feb 28, 2025
Burke, Paul R. of South Boston, died on February 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
The beloved and devoted husband of 59 years to Joan (Hamilton) Burke of South Boston. Cherished father of Maureen Burke and Michael Burke both of South Boston and Joseph Burke and his wife Nancy of Holly Spring, NC. Brother of Rita Burke of...
William Dean
Feb 27, 2025
William (Bill) Dean passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends February 27, 2025. Bill was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on December 15, 1945 to Joseph and Ethel (Herrick) Dean. Son of a Navy seaman, Bill spent most of his time as a young child with his father at the seaport either working on or sailing on a boat. No...
Carol Laufen
Feb 27, 2025
Carol Laufen passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 at the age of 85 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on March 13, 1939 in the vibrant lower east side of New York City, and she carried her New Yorker spirit with her everywhere she went.
Carol's life was enriched by her love of family. She met her...
Maureen A. Hardy
Feb 26, 2025
Maureen Hardy, 75 of Quincy, MA, passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2025.
Maureen was born in Malden, MA in 1949 to her parents Margaret and Bernie Hardy. She graduated high school from Nazareth Academy in Wakefield where she fine tuned her social butterfly skills. Her summers were spent in Rockport enjoying the sun on Long Beach. As a young adult,...
Mary T. Cassino
Feb 26, 2025
Mary T. (Maginnis) Cassino, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 93 in Weymouth, MA. Born on May 29, 1931, in Boston, MA, Mary's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and resilience.
Mary grew up in the close-knit community of South Boston, where she attended South Boston High School. Her...
Janet M. Golden
Feb 25, 2025
With her loving family by her side, Janet M. (Aitken) Golden passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025.
Born on December 19, 1936, to James M. and Alison E. (Hatch) Aitken, Janet lived a life full of adventure, creativity, and boundless love, touching the hearts of everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was...
Norman E. Daniel
Feb 25, 2025
Daniel, Norman E. of Quincy, died February 25, 2025.
Norman was larger than life and loved his family and his faith. He was a scholar of religion, studying many different beliefs. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, boating, and just being on the water. He was an avid reader and had a brilliant mind, always wanting to know more. Norman was a...
John J. Twomey
Feb 25, 2025
John J. Twomey, 67, of Braintree, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was a retired supervisor of The United States Postal Service, a Yacht Salesman at Tern Harbor Marina, just to name a few.
Son of the late John "Jack" Twomey and Maureen T. (O’Shea) Twomey. John was born and raised...
Olive Gertrude "Ollie" (James) Connolly
Feb 25, 2025
Olive Gertrude “Ollie” (James) Connolly, of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, with family by her side. She was 101.
Ollie was born in Boston on July 17, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Story) James. She was raised in Charlestown and went on to live a full...