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Michael P. Howie
Feb 1, 2026
Michael P. Howie of Scituate, formerly of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 52.
Mike grew up in the Montclair neighborhood of Quincy, where he served as an altar boy and sang in the choir at Sacred Heart Church, attended Quincy public schools, and graduated from North Quincy High School in 1992. Immediately following...
Frances J. Christino
Jan 29, 2026
Frances Jean Christino
March 12, 1951 – January 29, 2026
Frances Jean (Coviello) Christino was a loving mother, beloved Noni, and trusted friend. Her life was defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. She courageously battled lymphoma with grace and a smile on her face, and she passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on January 29, 2026, after being able...
Antero L. Gomes
Feb 8, 2026
Antero Gomes of Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. He was 100 years old.
He was born on January 11th, 1926, in Fogo, Cabo Verde, son of the late Jose Lobo Gomes and Amelia Vaz Mendes.
Antero had many roles while in Cabo Verde, however being an elementary school teacher was his favorite. Many remember Antero as a born...
Edward T. Donovan
Feb 4, 2026
Edward Thomas Donovan of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and Monponsett, passed away and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 4, 2026, at the age of 79. He died peacefully, unafraid, and steadfast in God’s promise.
Ed devoted his life to the service of others. A longtime parishioner of St. Ann (Neponset), he was remembered by many as a tireless volunteer,...
Mary Fitzmaurice
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Fitzmaurice, of Hingham, born January 2, 1935, in Randiyohi, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026.
Mary was the beloved daughter of Miller Derrick and Vera (King) Derrick, and their only child. It was her life's dream to create a big, loving and boisterous family. That dream was fulfilled when she met and married her beloved husband of 50...
Martha Jane Willson
Feb 6, 2026
Martha Willson of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 6th at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in Hingham, Martha was deeply adored by her parents, Paul and Madelyn Willson. Her father especially encouraged her to participate fully in his projects, instilling in her a sense of pride, teamwork, and purpose that remained throughout her...
Carol Ann McLaughlin
Jan 30, 2026
McLaughlin, Carol Ann of Quincy, born December 12, 1947 and died January 30, 2026.
Carol was an unbelievable wordsmith, regularly doing the NY Times crosswords and designed a few of her own in hopes to one day have them published, and was also allegedly undefeated at Scrabble. She had a love of books, closely following the news, current events, Jeopardy, and...
Joseph M. Conlon
Feb 11, 2026
Joseph M. Conlon, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at South Shore Hospital, at the age of 61.
He was the beloved son of Joseph F. Conlon and of the late Ellen M. Conlon (Kelly), and the loving brother of Michael and his wife Wendy Conlon of Scituate, and Maryellen (Conlon) Gates and...
Mary K. Shanahan
Feb 10, 2026
Mary Kathleen Shanahan, 74 of Halifax Mass, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, Mimi, sister and friend, Mary will forever be remembered for her strength, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Born August 16, 1951, in Dorchester she was the beloved daughter of Late John “Red” Green...
Matthew Michael Finnegan
Feb 9, 2026
Matthew Michael Finnegan, of Milton, a restaurant manager, died unexpectedly at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was 24.
Matt grew up in Milton where he excelled in sports particularly football and baseball. In baseball circles, he was known for his nickname “Bam Bam” and for being the champion of annual Milton Little...
Bryce A. Grefe
Jan 22, 2026
Bryce A. Grefe, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love, comfort, and peace. Bryce was born on August 1, 1949, in Fairmont, Minnesota, and lived a life defined by adventure, intellect, generosity, and deep personal connections.
Bryce proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Brian F. Madden
Feb 10, 2026
Madden, Brian F. of Pembroke, a devoted husband, father, “Papa,” brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. His strength, resilience, and unmistakable sense of humor—often delivered with a perfectly timed dose of sarcasm—remained with him throughout his life and hard-fought battle.
Born and raised in Weymouth, he was the son of...
Dr. John Theodore Ostheimer Jr., MD
Feb 3, 2026
John T. Ostheimer Jr., MD, a devoted husband father and grandfather, with his wife, Joan at his side, passed away peacefully, on February 3, 2026 at the Life Care Center Of The South Shore in Scituate Massachusetts.
John was born in Flushing New York on June 6, 1935 to parents John T Ostheimer Sr. and Dorothy Peideman Ostheimer. John was the...
Neilda J. Patterson
Feb 8, 2026
Patterson, Neilda J. (Lopes), passed away on February 8, 2026. She was 97 years old.
Born in Boston to Thomas and Josephine (Gurrith) Lopes, Neilda's early years in Dorchester were filled with the comforting aromas and bustling energy of her parents' establishment, Tom's Delicatessen. Her spirit, evident even then, helped shape the warm, community atmosphere that the deli was famed for.
Neilda's...
Craig Alan Jackson
Feb 1, 2026
Craig Alan Jackson of Quincy, died February 1, 2026.
Craig loved his family and his friends. He enjoyed spending time with his parents and being home for extended visits. He loved to cook and was in the culinary program at Quincy High School and won the Future Chefs of America competition. He played for Quincy Youth Hockey and football his senior...
Miriam Marie (McClune) Salvaggi
Jan 4, 2026
Miriam Marie (McClune) Salvaggi, of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was 72.
Miriam was born on January 28, 1953, and was the daughter of the late David B. and Miriam A. (Perry) McClune. She was raised in Braintree, attended local schools and graduated from Braintree High School. Following graduation, Miriam attended...
Ralph E. Brown III
Feb 4, 2026
Ralph E. Brown of Hingham, a retired Boston Globe technology editor, died February 4, 2026. He was 81.
Mr. Brown was a member of First Parish in Hingham, Unitarian Universalist, and was vice president of the parish from 2010 to 2012. He was a member of the board of directors of the Ballou Channing district of the Unitarian Universalist Association, serving...
Susan L. Norton
Feb 9, 2026
Norton, Susan L., of Abington, passed away on February 9, 2026, at South Shore Hospital. She was 51 years old.
Born on December 20, 1974, in Quincy to John and Nancy Crowley, Susan spent her formative years in Marshfield, where she developed a deep-rooted love for nature and the simple pleasures of life.
Susan was a proud graduate of Marshfield High School...
Janet M. (Theodore) Austin
Feb 8, 2026
Janet M. (Theodore) Austin of Weymouth, and formerly of Holbrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 79 years old.
Janet was born in Boston to the late James and Irene (King) Theodore. Janet was known for her kindness, big heart, and generous spirit. She found real joy in helping and giving...
Erin Margaret Leahy
Feb 5, 2026
Erin Margaret Leahy, of Rockland, died suddenly in her home, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was 35.
Erin was born in Dorchester on September 10, 1990, and was a cherished daughter of James William and Denise Lorraine (Laun) Leahy of Rockland. She was the wife of Dakota (Herrell) Leahy of Illinois. Erin was the mother of Riley, Damien, Mikie, Mackenzie,...
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