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William M. Cratty Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Cratty, William M., Jr. of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with dementia on January 3, 2026. He was 86 years old.
Born and raised in Boston, he was the son of the late William M. and Evelyn M.(Jenks) Cratty. Bill was a man whose life was defined by enduring love, a commitment to his...
Jean Marie (Groezinger) Natale
Dec 29, 2025
Jean Marie (Groezinger) Natale, a beacon of unwavering Catholic faith and boundless love, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished family on December 29, 2025. She was 91 years old. A devout member of St. Bridget’s Church, Jean's life was a testament to her deep religious convictions, having celebrated many of her sacraments within its hallowed walls. Her faith was...
Thomas Earl Laitinen
Dec 30, 2025
Laitinen, Thomas Earl, Quincy PD (retired)
Thomas E. Laitinen of Quincy, MA, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025. Born on May 27, 1938 in Boston, Tom was the beloved husband of the late Barbara M. (Meade) Laitinen for 62 years. Tom was a life long resident of Quincy, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1956. He went...
Doris A. Halpin
Dec 19, 2025
Doris A.Halpin of Hingham, died on Dec. 19, 2025. The beloved wife of the late Paul V. Halpin. Loving mother of James Halpin of Marshfield, Catherine McNulty of Marshfield, Maureen Dale of Plymouth, Michelle Rosenthal of Short Hills, NJ and the late Paul V. Halpin, Jr. Sister of the. late Frances Grey, Raymond Delaney, Mary Slavin and Jackie Delaney. Cherished...
Johanna M. McCafferty
Dec 25, 2025
Johanna M. (Cheever) McCafferty, (Mom, Nana) of East Weymouth, passed away peacefully to join her husband Paschal McCafferty, the love of her life in heaven on December 25, 2025. She was 87. During her final days she was lovingly cared for by her children and their spouses.
Johanna was one of 11 children, born in Boston to the late Edward and...
William George Quirk
Dec 27, 2025
William G. Quirk — known to all as Bill, and to his adoring nieces as Uncle Billy — passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree, Massachusetts. Born in 1938, Bill grew up in Dorchester and later relocated to Quincy. Bill left this world the way he lived in it: with quiet dignity,...
Kathleen Louise Reynolds
Jan 5, 2026
Kathy was born on May 19, 1950, in Boston, MA to her beloved parents James and Marie Reynolds. She is survived by her sister Marie Wright and her husband, the late Stephen Wright, of Pembroke, MA and sister Patricia Scott and her late husband James Scott of Plainville, MA; her sister-in-law Barbara Reynolds of Plymouth; and aunt Joan Fader of...
Teresa A. (Timulty) Cunningham
Jan 6, 2026
Teresa A. (Timulty) Cunningham, of Hingham, passed away on January 6, 2026.
Teresa was the former owner of Katies in Savin Hill. She also enjoyed being a dog lover. Teresa will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Beloved wife of the late John A. Cunningham.
Sister of the late Catherine Timulty, John Timulty, James Timulty, Mary Mullen, Margaret...
William E. Connolly, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
William E. Connolly Jr. of Milton and Quincy, originally South Boston, born on May 4th, 1950, and died January 2, 2026.
Bill adored his family, and his family adored him. He lived his life as an authentic, genuine person who not only led his family but also inspired his community through his kindness, quick wit and strength while facing adversity. He...
Barbara A. Curtin
Jan 5, 2026
With her loving family at her side, Barbara (Holbrook) Curtin of Quincy (formerly of East Weymouth), passed away on January 5, 2026 after a long illness.
Born on December 19, 1933, Barbara spent most of her life in East Weymouth, MA. After graduating in the Class of 1951 at Weymouth High School where she excelled in sports, Barbara went on to...
James Walter Hopkins
Jan 4, 2026
James Walter Hopkins, of Weymouth, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was 82.
James was born in Neosho, Missouri, on February 24, 1943, and was the son of the late James A. and Helen V. (Lauderdale) Hopkins. He was raised in Neosho, attended local schools, and graduated from Neosho High School. Following graduation, James...
Richard E. Watson
Dec 31, 2025
Richard Edward Watson, 80, of Weymouth passed away December 31, 2025 at West Roxbury VA Hospital. Richard was born March 18, 1945 in Boston and was the son of the late Douglas A. Watson and Lillian (Kight) Watson.
Richard attended Quincy public schools and was a graduate of North Quincy High School Class of 1963. He enlisted in the U.S Army...
Thomas Edward Joseph Kelley
Jan 6, 2026
A COMPLETE OBITUARY TO FOLLOW
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rt. 18 opp. South Shore Hospital).
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Wednesday,...
John A. Salkowski
Jan 4, 2026
John A. Salkowski, longtime member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, world traveler, and man of many talents, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, leaving a rich legacy of music, laughter, and generosity.
He was born in Chicago, IL on June 4th, 1937 to Adelle (Kavalauskas) and John J. Salkowski and raised in the Cicero and Berwyn suburbs. Driven by a...
Charles S. Kidney
Jan 5, 2026
Charles S. Kidney, Ret. QPD of Quincy, died unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. Husband of the late Irene (Daly) Kidney. Father of Linda Hartshorn of Quincy, Joseph Kidney of NH, Charles Kidney of Rockland and Steven Kidney of Brockton, Charles was the grandfather of 2 granddaughters Ashley and Madelyn and 2 deceased grandsons Keith and Jason.
Charles was a dedicated Quincy...
Lary R. Wilson
Dec 31, 2025
Wilson, Lary R. of Hingham, died December 31, 2025.
Lary cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was proud of his Jewish heritage and enjoyed talking to others with the same background. He was a singer in his younger days, performing at hotels and produced a few records. He worked with his father and brother at the family's...
Joan B. Lerner
Dec 16, 2025
Joan Bryan Lerner—a vibrant, outspoken and witty woman—was a beloved wife and mother, loving and generous by nature, as well as an educator, social worker, and environmental activist. She died on December 16, 2025, at the age of 92. The date coincided with the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, her favorite author—a fitting symmetry for a woman who loved language,...
J. Clark Grew II
Dec 22, 2025
J. Clark Grew II, the tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio and 52nd commander of the USS Constitution, died in his home in Boston on December 22, 2025. He was comfortable and surrounded by his family and many friends, who he continued to make laugh right up to the end.
Clark was born on December 20, 1939, in New...
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...
Ma Cristina "Tina" Banson
Jan 1, 2026
Maria Cristina “Tina” Banson
April 10, 1975 – January 1, 2026
Maria Cristina “Tina” Banson , a devoted nurse, beloved mother, and a light in the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away peacefully at her home in W eymouth on January 1, 2026, at the age of 50. Her passing comes after a courageous and graceful three-year battle with cancer,...
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