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George Joseph Morris
Nov 18, 2024
George Joseph Morris, 68, of Brockton, Massachusetts, suddenly at home.
The son of the late Richard I and late Marie A (Penny) Morris, George grew up in Hingham and was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Pfeiffer College. He was employed at his death and for more than 33 years as a Project Manager for CJM Services, an interior renovations specialist.
He...
Allen Louis Merlin
Nov 17, 2024
Allen Louis Merlin, born on August 21, 1944, passed away on November 17, 2024. A gifted chef, devoted family man, and adventurous spirit, Al leaves behind a legacy of love and passion life.
From an early age, Allen showed an affinity for the culinary arts. At the young age of 16, he began his career as a chef's apprentice at the...
Louis M. "Lou" Tower Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Louis M. “Lou” Tower Jr., a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 94.
Lou was born in Cohasset on October 7, 1930, and was the son of the late Louis M. and Marion (Morse) Tower.
Lou’s career was with the United States Army Reserves as a military...
Joan C. Leonard
Nov 15, 2024
Joan C. (Neary) Leonard, of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on November 15, 2024. She was 98.
Joan enjoyed bowling, bingo, watching game shows attending the Weymouth Whipple Center for various events as well as following her Boston Sports Teams, the Patriots and the Red Sox. Family was everything to Joan and she just loved always being around her children...
Mary T. Welch
Nov 15, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound love, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Mary Teresa Welch, who passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Faulkner Hospital. A...
Arlene M. (Norton) Coan
Nov 14, 2024
Arlene M. (Norton) Coan, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hancock Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Quincy. She was 100.
Arlene was born in Somerville on June 12, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leticia (Hagen) Norton.
Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence R. Coan, who died in 1974....
Robert P. O'Keefe
Nov 13, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Robert (Rob) Patrick O’Keefe announce his sudden passing on November 13, 2024. He was 55 years young.
Born on October 6, 1969 in Stoughton and raised in Norwell, he was the loving son of Elaine (Garmory) O’Keefe and the late Robert Donald O’Keefe.
A devoted husband, he shared 28 years of marriage with...
Robert H. LaFavre
Nov 13, 2024
Robert H. LaFavre of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2024. He was 86.
Bob taught auto body repair at Quincy Vo-Tech High School for many years, retiring in 1995.
Bob loved family gatherings and especially enjoyed hosting birthday and holiday celebrations, usually ending with a family cribbage tournament.
Bob was very active and loved...
Douglas R. Waters
Nov 12, 2024
Douglas R. Waters of Scituate, formerly of Braintree, passed away on November 12, 2024 surrounded by love at the age of 59.
Doug was hard working and a great provider for his family. He was devoted to and adored his wife and children. Doug loved creating memories with his family, traveling to many places including New Hampshire, Florida, Humarock, countless other...
Judithanne P. (McGrail) Cote
Nov 12, 2024
Judithanne P. (McGrail) Cote, of W. Bridgewater, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2024. She was 62.
Born in Boston, raised in Neponset, daughter of the late John and Gladys (McGann) McGrail, she has lived in West Bridgewater for almost 30 years.
Judithanne worked for Northeastern University Law School Admissions until her retirement in 2017.
A lover of animals,...
Linda A. Provost
Nov 12, 2024
Linda A. Provost, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 63. Born on November 1, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island, Linda brought joy and love to all who knew her throughout her life.
Linda was fiercely independent, and her family took great pride in her strength resilience. She was a...
Mary A. Mitchelson
Nov 12, 2024
Mitchelson, Mary A. (Foley) of Hingham formerly of Weymouth, passed away on November 12, 2024 surrounded by her family, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. She was 80 years old.
Loving wife of 56 years to William (“Bill”) Mitchelson of Hingham. Cherished mother to her four children: Timothy and his wife Jennifer of Hanover, Mark and his wife Hannah of Marshfield,...
Pauline M. Whelan
Nov 12, 2024
Pauline M. Whelan of Marshfield, formerly of North Quincy and Braintree, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 12, 2024 at the age of 65.
Pauline grew up in North Quincy in a tightly-knit neighborhood on French St., and graduated from NQHS, Class of '78. She loved her family and her dogs with all her heart...
Hortencia Mercedes Aguilera Bongarzone
Nov 11, 2024
Hortencia passed peacefully at her home on November 11th. She was born in Santiago Chile. She believed in eating healthy and had a holistic way about her. She married her husband, Joseph Luis Bongarzone not once but twice. They lived in New York prior to moving to Hull. Hortencia lived her life for her family. She adored her son John...
Maynard Dube
Nov 11, 2024
Maynard Dube, of Weymouth passed away peacefully on November 11, surrounded by love and family.
Maynard was known for his easy-going, laid-back personality, coupled with a great sense of humor. He had a genuine, caring nature that endeared him to those around him. Throughout his life, family was his proudest accomplishment and his greatest passion. He often found joy in simple...
Margaret Mary "Peggy" Cafferty
Nov 11, 2024
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Cafferty of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was 84.
She was born in Sargura, Curry, Co. Sligo, Ireland to Mary (Roddy) and James Cafferty. She was raised in Ireland and emigrated to the U.S. in 1959. In addition to her initial employments, she took on further education which eventually led her to secure employment...
William M. Hoxie
Nov 11, 2024
William M. Hoxie of East Sandwich and South Weymouth passed away at the age of 91 on November 11, 2024, Veteran’s Day.
Born in Quincy on January 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Everett W. and Alice M. Malone Hoxie.
Proud graduate of Quincy High School Class of 1950, he went on to graduate from Bentley College Class of...
Sally Schworm-MacKay
Nov 11, 2024
Sally Schworm-MacKay, a beacon of kindness and warmth, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, in Weymouth, MA, at the age of 79. Born on September 12, 1945, in New Braintree, MA, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Evelyn Marie (Fournier) and Calvin O. MacKay. Her life was a tapestry of love, service, and joy that touched the...
Pearl (Campbell) Frazier
Nov 9, 2024
Pearl (Campbell) Frazier, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 82.
Pearl was born in Cambridge on July 12, 1942, and was the daughter of the late James Campbell and Daisy Edith (VanIderstine) Carroll. She was raised in Cambridge and attended local schools.
Pearl worked as an administrative...
Mark Alfred Martin Solander
Nov 9, 2024
Mark Alfred Martin Solander, 29, of Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away at home on November 9th, 2024, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.
Mark was born in Boston on February 16th, 1995, and was raised in his family home in Quincy Point. Mark enjoyed the many family vacations and gatherings as well as helping his father with home projects.
A graduate of...
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