Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Timothy E. Lynch, Jr. of Natick formerly of Quincy, died September 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Quincy, Tim was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Born to Tim Sr. and Norma Lynch, he grew up in the same community where he would go on to raise his own family.

Tim served 4...

Sep 11, 2023

Francis P. “Paul” Alciere, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023.  He was 93 years old.

He was born in Somerville to Gertrude (Moakley) and Frank Alciere and was proud to be raised in Dorchester.  He attended Mather school and then graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School where his father was a teacher.  Paul...

Sep 10, 2023

Mrs. Patricia A. (Conway) Masison, of Hingham, passed away on September 10, 2023. 

Patricia was a secretary for many years for the Weymouth Public Schools. She enjoyed gardening, a member of the ski club, a lover of music where in the past was in an orchestra and played the violin, piano, and the organ. She also enjoyed spending time...

Sep 10, 2023

Melvin Richard Herrmann of Hingham, Massachusetts; formerly of Cocoa Beach, Florida; and Arlington, Virginia died peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 105. Melvin was known by many as “Jake,”called “Buddy” by his grandson and grandchildren, respected by many Boy Scouts as Mr. Herrmann, yet he usually introduced himself as “Mel.”

Mel was...

Sep 10, 2023

February 16, 1950 – September 10, 2023

Richard N. Puopolo (aka “Candyman”) age 73, of Weymouth, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and favorite music, on Sunday, September 10, 2023 after a long illness.

Born and raised in Weymouth, Richard was the son of Elva (Gowell) and Albert Puopolo. Richard was best known for his kind and empathic...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Courtney Marie McCann passed away suddenly on September 9th, after a long struggle with addiction. She was 32 years old.

Born in Boston and raised in Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth High School. Courtney was employed at Homestart Inc. as a housing search advocate. Courtney was a fierce and relentless advocate for her clients which included mothers,...

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Julia “Nancy” (Sullivan) Locke, of Braintree, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2023.

Born in Boston to the late Martin and Mary (O’Shea) Sullivan, she lived in Braintree for many years.

Nancy was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late John W. ‘Jack” Locke; loving mother of Mary C. Prendergast...

Sep 9, 2023

Dunford, Katherine V. (Walsh) of Quincy, passed away peacefully on September 9th surrounded by her family including her husband of 69 years Joseph F. Dunford Sr.

Kay was the daughter of Irish immigrants Coleman and Bridget (McDonough) Walsh and grew up in South Boston, the youngest of eight children. A proud graduate of Gate of Heaven High School, in 1952...

Sep 9, 2023

Walter Granigan, age 88, born to the parents of Mary and Frank Granigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Weymouth on September 9, 2023.

He grew up in Dorchester and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army followed by a fulfilling career in Local 17 Sheet Metal Workers Union of Boston. Walter was a talented carpenter and assisted...

Sep 8, 2023

Mr. Alfred E. Milligan,  of Braintree, passed away on September 8, 2023. 

Al enjoyed golfing and spending much time with his beloved family as well as going to Maine. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (McDonough) Milligan.

Brother of John Milligan and his wife, Cathie,...

Sep 8, 2023

Sep 7, 2023

Lally, David F. of Randolph, formerly of Atlanta  and Braintree, died on September 7, 2023. He was 65. David was born in Weymouth and was a graduate of Braintree High School. Beloved husband to the late Genevieve Lally. Son of the late Francis and Mary Lally. Brother of James E. Lally and his wife Elaine of Stow, Barbara Larson and...

Sep 7, 2023

Anne Francis (Lyons) McCabe passed away peacefully on September 7th surrounded by her loving family.  She is predeceased by her husband, Myles McCabe, the love of her life and best friend. She is survived by her son, Myles McCabe, Mark McCabe and Matthew McCabe; 2 daughters, Katie Burchill and Melissa Barry. Anne was blessed to have 13 grandchildren and 1...

Sep 7, 2023

Ruth A. (MacArthur) Briggs, of Hingham, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Sunrise of Cohasset.

Ruth was born in Quincy on April 23, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mildred (Saxild) MacArthur. Ruth’s family meant the world to her. She was the beloved wife of the late Karl Briggs. Ruth...

Sep 5, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Edward W. Kenney, age 70, a native of Houghs Neck, Quincy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, after battling neurological problems for many years.  He was affectionately known as “Eddie”.

Born to Edward P. and Mildred Kemp Kenney, Eddie graduated from Quincy High/Vocational School with plans to pursue a career in plumbing.  He worked for several plumbing companies...

Sep 5, 2023

Cawley, Gerald M. (Jerry) longtime resident of Quincy, formerly of Roslindale and West Roxbury, passed away peacefully in his home on September 5, 2023, at the age of 90.

He was born in Boston to the late Michael and Delia Cawley (Conway). Jerry grew up in Roslindale and graduated from Boston English High School.  After graduating, he enlisted in the...

Sep 5, 2023

Lillian P. (Ciardiello) Spirito, age 89, of Hingham, passed away surrounded by her children on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Lillian was born in Everett, Massachusetts to Mary and Jerry Ciardiello. She traveled around the world before settling in Hingham with her late husband, Angelo Spirito. Lillian resided in Hingham for almost sixty years. She was a homemaker, an avid reader,...

Sep 5, 2023

Beverly Christine (Foster) Fabricius, of Westborough, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was 90.

Beverly was born in Portland, Maine on July 12, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Eva Bell (Lincoln) Foster. She was raised in Gorham Maine, attended local schools, and graduated from Gorham High...

Sep 4, 2023

Robert L. Williams, of Braintree, MA, owner of Scott-Williams, Inc. of Quincy, MA died on September 4, 2023 at the age of 87.

The son of the late Lawrence Williams and Bertha Sommers Williams, he was born in Dorchester, MA and grew up in North Quincy, MA. He graduated from North Quincy High in 1953 and Bates College in 1957....