Obituaries

Jeanne Driscoll

Jul 9, 2022

Jeanne L. Driscoll (Leary) of Hingham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 9, 2022, a few short weeks before her 95th birthday.

Jeanne was born and raised in North Quincy, daughter of the late John and Gertrude Leary and younger sibling of Jack and Marion.  After completing secretarial school, Jeanne worked at the MDC, proudly...

Imelda C. (Comer) Gemmel

Jul 9, 2022

Imelda C. (Comer) Gemmel, of Abington, formerly of Quincy, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2022. 

Born in Boston, Imelda was proud of being from Dorchester, graduating from Cathederal High School, Class of 1953 and after graduating was involved in the reunion committee. Imelda raised her family in Roslindale, before moving to  Quincy where they...

James William O’Toole

Jul 9, 2022

James (Jimmy) William O’Toole of Quincy passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  He was 48 years young.

Beloved husband of 20 years to Kara (Sullivan) O’Toole of Quincy. Devoted father to Kaycee, Karaline, Shamus, and Kate. Cherished son of Jim and Patti O’Toole of Quincy and son in law of Jean Kenney and Bill Crowley of...

Thomas H. Alexander

Jul 8, 2022

Alexander, Thomas H. of Weymouth, passed away July 8, 2022. Tom was born in Wichita, Kansas, and later moved to Weymouth, Massachusetts and raised his family. He proudly served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. Following his retirement from military service, he worked for the Town of Weymouth Schools, which he never looked at like a job, but...

Joyce A. Balzano

Jul 8, 2022

Joyce A. Balzano 1934-2022

Joyce A. Balzano, Age 88 of Hingham and formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her sisters and niece at the Harbor House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Hingham on July 8, 2022.

Born April 5, 1934 in Rumford, ME, Joyce was the eldest of 4 children; the daughter of Elwin Halacy and...

Michael A. Fine

Jul 7, 2022

Fine, Michael A. of Rockland, formerly of Hull passed away July 7, 2022. Mike was born in Quincy to the late Fred and Doreen Fine. He was raised in Hull, later moving to Rockland where he resided the last 25 years. Mike worked as a Carpenter for many years for Local 40 and Keolis Commuter Services. He enjoyed fishing, cooking...

Richard P. Brooks

Jul 7, 2022

Brooks, Richard P. “Dicky” of Quincy, originally South Boston, died peacefully being comforted by his family after a recent period of failing health on July 7, 2022.

Richard adored his family and was his grandchildren’s biggest fan at all of their sporting events and activities. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was highly decorated,...

Anne Maclean

Jul 6, 2022

MacLean, Anne (Clasby) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away July 6, 2022, at her home in Linden Ponds, Hingham, MA.    

Anne had a strong Catholic faith that was nurtured from a young age.  She attended St. Ann’s Grammar School in Dorchester MA, and The Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton MA. After high school graduation Anne began working...

Russell M. D’Angelo

Jul 5, 2022

D’Angelo, Russell M. of Quincy, died July 5, 2022.

Russ adored his family and they gave him such joy. His faith was very important to him as well. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and earned 4 bronze stars. Russ worked as the former Vice President of Fratus Pontiac of Quincy and retired from...

Mildred M. Macisaac

Jul 5, 2022

Mildred Mary MacIsaac of Peaks Island and Harpswell, Maine; formerly of North Quincy, MA passed away at the age of 105 on July 5, 2022 at her home on Peaks Island.  She was one month shy of her 106th birthday.

She was the loving wife of George MacIsaac for 49 years who predeceased her in 1988.  She was the beloved...

Philip J. Palmer

Jul 5, 2022

Philip J. Palmer – loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend – passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Weymouth, MA on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Phil was born on May 15, 1945 to Philip and Carmella Palmisano in Boston, MA. Raised in Medford, MA, he graduated from Matignon High School in 1963 and then from...

Philip E. Ruddick

Jul 5, 2022

Ruddick, Philip E. “Phil”, of Norwell, MA and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on July 5, 2022. He was 81.

Phil was born in Dorchester and was a long-time resident of Norwell where he raised his wonderful family.

Beloved husband of 56 years to Mary (Porreca). Born on November 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Albert &...

James Dennis “Jimmy” Shea, Jr.

Jul 3, 2022

James Dennis “Jimmy” Shea, Jr., a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 72.  

Born in Quincy on June 16, 1950, he was the son of the late James D. Sr. and Mary M. (Cull) Shea. Jimmy graduated from Thayer Academy in Braintree...

Marilyn A. Donovan

Jul 3, 2022

Marilyn A. (Buchan) Donovan of Weymouth, passed away July 3, 2022 at the age of 96.

She was predeceased by her husband, William, her parents, Robert and Loretto Buchan, and her siblings: sister, Loretto Mary Tate, and brothers, Rev Robert SJ, Ray, Paul, Roger, Eddie, and Richard. She will be missed by her children: Cynthia and Frank Galligan, Watertown; Marsha,...

Rosa (Maymir) Trinchet

Jul 2, 2022

Rosa (Maymir) Trinchet, of Quincy, MA, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by loved ones. She was 82.

Born in Havana, Cuba on September 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Federico and Adolfina (Romay) Maymir. Having lost her father when she was 6 years old, Rosa sacrificed her dreams...

Louise M. (Blackburn) Olson

Jul 2, 2022

Louise M. (Blackburn) Olson, of Weymouth, died July 2, 2022.

Louise worked for many years alongside her husband in his business as a secretary for Comfort Control in Weymouth. In her spare time she enjoyed taking long walks, reading, gardening and travel. She will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Wife of the late Arthur...

Joan V. Trovato

Jul 2, 2022

Joan V. (Rogers) Trovato of Hingham, died July 2, 2022 at the age of 95.

Joan enjoyed her work as a math teacher at Hull High School and later at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham. She was an active volunteer at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham for many years. Joan enjoyed family outings, holiday gatherings and local trips and activities with...

Wally Larosee

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Waldon L. “Wally” LaRosee of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2022.

Born in Newton, a son of the late Waldon and Ruthie LaRosee, Wally had lived in Weymouth for many years. He was the former owner and operator of WL LaRosee Plumbing and Heating. A daily and active communicant at the Weymouth Collabrative of both Saint Jerome’s...

Paul Gillis

Jun 29, 2022

Mr. Paul M. Gillis, of Braintree, died June 29, 2022.

Born in Boston, a son of the late John and  Mary Jane (Mac Eacren) Gillis, both of Cape Breton, Canada. Paul attended Boston Schools and graduated from Roslindale High School.

He studied Civil Engineering at Northeastern, Boston State Teachers School as well as Lowell Tech Institute. Paul served his country...

Edward A. Lydon

Jun 28, 2022

Edward A. Lydon, of Quincy, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 77.  

Born in Boston on April 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Michael W. and Alice M. (Finley) Lydon. Edward was raised in South Boston and Dorchester. He...