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Theodore J. Sandy
Aug 13, 2026
Ted Sandy, a humble and devoted man of faith, passed away after a long life defined by service, love, and quiet strength.
Born in Cairo, West Virginia, Ted grew up on the family farm alongside his older brother and two younger sisters. Working the land with his father shaped his steady character, while his mother, both a schoolteacher and postmistress, instilled...
Nelma E. Carey
Aug 13, 2026
Carey, Nelma E. (Wessa) of East Dennis, originally of Brockton, passed away August 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Brockton she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. Wessa and Elizabeth (Maguire) Wessa. Nelma was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Carey. Cherished mother of Janel Donlan and her husband Paul of Hingham, Susan Gannon...
Dr. John U. Free
Aug 12, 2026
Dr. John U. Free passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by his family from complications related to congestive heart failure. John was born to John Ulric and Rose Free and raised in Homestead, Florida where he loved his family, horses, church, was an Eagle Scout, and learned to love science. He came to Eastern Nazarene College in 1959 to...
Kathleen E. Taylor
Aug 12, 2026
Taylor, Kathleen E. (Zercher) of Quincy, died August 12, 2026.
Kathy was born in Pennsylvania and lived all over the world while her father was in the Air Force, including England, Spain, North Carolina, and Texas. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in Fayetville, NC class of 1966 and excelled in mathematics as a member of the National Honor Society. She...
William J. Rosen, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
William J. Rosen, Jr. “Bill” of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly August 10, 2026.
Bill was a sweet and generous soul, an avid collector and hobbyist with a vast appreciation of World War II history. He was well-traveled, well-versed and industrious. He especially enjoyed acquiring and refurbishing electronics. He worked for Polaroid Corporation for over 30 years as an engineer and was...
Anne M. Comeau
Aug 10, 2026
Comeau, Anne M. (MacDonald) “Auntie Anne” “Rara” of Hingham, died August 10, 2026.
Anne was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School in Roxbury and Shepard-Gill School of Nursing in Boston. She was a longtime employee of Westwood Lodge as an LPN and was a born caretaker. She was a member of the Perennial Gardeners of the South Shore, the Hingham...
Thomas C. Flanagan
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas C. "Tom" Flanagan of Hull, Massachusetts, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 74.
Tom grew up in Norwood and Cambridge, Massachusetts, alongside his sister, Joanne Hastings, and spent much of his life in the Greater Boston area. He is survived by his longtime partner and wife, Frances Osborn; his children,...
Cynthia Joyce Murphy
Aug 9, 2026
Cynthia Joyce Murphy, beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Hingham, Massachusetts, just days before her 74th birthday. Born on August 12, 1952, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Cynthia was a lifelong resident of the South Shore. She grew up in the close-knit town of Hull, as one of ten siblings, and carried the lessons...
Maureen R. Ferrisi
Aug 8, 2026
Mrs. Maureen Ruth Sullivan Ferrisi, of Plymouth, formerly of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on August 8, 2026. She was 75.
Born and raised in Weymouth, a daughter of the late Ruth Haines Sullivan, Maureen settled down to raise her family in Plymouth with her late husband Alfred.
In Plymouth, Maureen’s warm and friendly personality created a...
Barbara “Basia” (Kaplon) Gruszewski
Aug 7, 2026
Barbara “Basia” (Kaplon) Gruszewski, of Weymouth, died peacefully in her home on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was 71.
Barbara was born in Łabunie, Poland, on September 11, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Roman and Feliksa (Sobczak) Kaplon.
Barbara was raised in Łabunie, Poland, in the shadow of World War II, into a family that had survived the Holocaust...
James A. Cassidy
Aug 7, 2026
James A. Cassidy, 83, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Boston and raised in South Boston, he was a son of the late John and Irene (Marlborough) Cassidy. Jim was a graduate of South Boston High School, Class of 1962. Following high school, he worked as a construction analyst for the...
Paul Demetrios Coulouras
Aug 7, 2026
Paul Demetrios Coulouras, beloved husband, father, brother-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Megalopolis, Greece, on January 31, 1939, Paul’s life was a remarkable journey marked by love, resilience, family, and an enduring passion for bringing people together.
At the age of sixteen, Paul made the courageous decision to leave...
Mary E. Dowling
Aug 7, 2026
Mary Dowling, July 2, 1930 – August 7, 2026
Mary Dowling, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 7, 2026.
Born to Elizabeth (Hagerty) Maher and William O. Maher, Mary was a proud lifelong resident of Quincy. She was predeceased by her four brothers: Mike, Ralph, John, and Arthur.
Mary attended Wollaston Grammar School, where she...
James Robert Hurley
Aug 6, 2026
James Robert “Jim” Hurley of Weymouth died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was 89 years young.
Jim was born in Boston on May 25, 1937, and was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Virginia (DiCicco) Hurley. He was raised in Milton and grew up attending St. Agatha’s Church and school....
Edward E. Engren
Aug 6, 2026
Edward E. Engren, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026. He was born in Quincy on November 23, 1938, and grew up in Quincy Point, the cherished oldest son of the late Charles and Madeline (Murphy) Engren.
Edward leaves behind a legacy defined by devotion to family, strong friendships, and a remarkable work ethic. Edward was...
Jean Roberta Kenney
Aug 6, 2026
Jean Roberta Kenney of Hingham, MA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 6, 2026, at the age of 87. She had been a resident of memory care at Linden Ponds in Hingham for more than four years, with her condition declining sharply during the week before her passing.Jean was born on April 6,...
George J. Ferris
Aug 5, 2026
George J. Ferris, 85, of Weymouth and formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Quincy, George was the son of the late Harry and Adele (Moses) Ferris. He made his home in Weymouth for many years, where he became a steady presence for everyone who knew him.
George served the Weymouth Fire...
Paul Martin Hanson
Aug 5, 2026
Paul Martin Hanson, of Weymouth, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 70.
Paul was born in Boston on January 1, 1956, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Joyce) Hanson. He grew up in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester and was raised in St. William’s Parish. He...
Robert F. O'Connor, Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Mr. Robert F. O’Connor, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away on August 5, 2026 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.
Born in Weymouth, a son of the late Robert and Claire (McDonough) O’Connor, Bob was a proud lifelong resident of Weymouth.
Bob was a Vietnam War Combat veteran serving with the United States Marines. He...
Jennifer M. Buckley
Aug 3, 2026
Jennifer (Shepard) Buckley, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2026.
Born in Quincy, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of Frederick V. Shepard and Agnes T. (Shepard) Weeks. After graduating from Woodward School for Girls, Jen attended Suffolk University and earned a B.A. in Literature. Later in life she returned to school, attending Quincy College, earning a B.S. in nursing...
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