Obituaries

Timothy J. Wholley

May 18, 2022

Wholley, Timothy J. of Hull, died May 18, 2022.  

Tim was predeceased by his parents Edward T. Wholley and Elizabeth (Nancy) Wholley and his sister Marie. Survived by his siblings Elizabeth Shaw and her husband Fred of Hingham, Maura Wholley, Kathleen “Cassie” Wholley, Joan Fausz, John Wholley, all of Hull, Edward Wholley and his wife Carolyn of Weymouth, and...

John “Jack” Lawler

May 18, 2022

John “Jack” Lawler, 90, passed away at home on May, 18, 2022. 

He was born on November 3, 1931, also at home, in Waltham, was raised in Mattapan, and lived in South Weymouth for the past 56 years. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War era.

He was the middle son of the late...

Roseanne Grace (Poli) Diblasi

May 18, 2022

Roseanne Grace (Poli) DiBlasi, of Quincy, formerly of Saco, Maine, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. She was 94.

Born in Biddeford, Maine on February 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Grace (Scoti) Poli. Roseanne attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School with the Class...

James J. Hurley

May 17, 2022

James J. Hurley, 67, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Jim was born to the late James and Agnes (Rayball) Hurley. Brother of the late Carol, formerly of Ayer, Massachusetts. Jim is survived by his son, Tanner Hurley of Huntington Beach, California. Preceded in death by his beloved late wife Donna Mann, who died...

Christine Holbrow Carrington

May 17, 2022

Christine Holbrow Carrington, of Braintree, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2022. 

Christine enjoyed cooking, gardening, and going for walks. She was also a woman of faith and was a communicant at Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree where she served as an usher at Sunday Mass. Christine will be deeply missed by all...

Marita T. Farrell

May 17, 2022

Esther A. (Croft) O’Connell

May 17, 2022

Esther A. (Croft) O’Connell, of Marshfield, formerly of Quincy, Long Valley, New Jersey, and Bow, New Hampshire, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was 73.

Born in Boston on March 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late David and Helen (McDonough) Croft. Esther was raised in Quincy, attended local...

Patrick Liam Joyce

May 16, 2022

Patrick Liam Joyce of South Weymouth, recently passed away at his home at the age of 53. Cherished son of Virginia M. (Duffy) Joyce of Hull, and the late Bernard W. Joyce of Maine.  Loving brother of Jennifer Hall and her husband James of Kingston, and Erin Joyce and her husband Arthur Welch of Milton.  Loving uncle of Emma Hall,...

Donald G. Nelson

May 16, 2022

Nelson, Donald G. of Weymouth, passed away May 16, 2022. Donald was born in Quincy to the late Gordon and Vera Nelson. He was a graduate of North Quincy High School and attended Northeastern University. Donald worked for many years as an Engineer for B.C. Ames. He enjoyed traveling, classic cars and gardening. His efforts for improving the appearance of...

Ronald J. Almeida

May 16, 2022

Ronald J. Almeida of Braintree, formerly of Revere, died May 16, 2022 at the age of 85.

Ron volunteered to serve in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for TWA for 48 years.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Faith E. (Woodfall) Almeida. Loving father of Elizabeth F. O’Keefe of Braintree;...

Marie C. (Sottile)Rumble

May 16, 2022

Marie C. (Sottile) Rumble, of Weymouth, passed away May 16, 2022.

Marie was born in Watertown to the late Antonio and Angie Sottile. She was a graduate of Girls High of Roxbury. Marie worked for many years as an order manager for Stride Rite Shoe. She enjoyed BINGO, crocheting and cooking for her family.      

Beloved wife to the late...

Mary Ann Dilks

May 16, 2022

Mary Ann  (Norton) Dilks of Quincy, died on May 16, 2022 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. The beloved wife of 49 years to Harold Dilks of Quincy. Loving mother of Rebecca Dilks of Quincy and her companion Joseph Sabella of Everett and the late Justin and Robert Dilks. Cherished grandmother of Kalie Dilks of Quincy. Sister...

William J. O’Brien

May 15, 2022

William J. O’Brien of East Bridgewater, formerly of Hull passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2022.  He was 83.

He was born in Boston to the late John J. and Kathleen (Gurley) O’Brien and raised in Dorchester.  After he graduated from a vocational school he enlisted in the United States Airforce and earned the rank...

Heather Fitzgerald

May 15, 2022

Fitzgerald, Heather (Fitzgerald) of Braintree, died May 15, 2022. 

Heather’s life was devoted to her two children and her entire family.  She was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School, class of 1990 and went on to go to Suffolk College and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School.  Heather worked as an executive secretary in the banking industry.  Heather will be...

Michael J. O’Connor

May 14, 2022

O’Connor, Michael J. “Mike” of Braintree, formerly of North Weymouth and Tuftonboro, NH, passed away May 14, 2022. Mike was born in Boston to the late Christine and Walter O’Connor. He served in the Army as an MP. He had a great work ethic working various jobs doing carpentry and handy work. Mike had a heart of gold and would...

Katelyn E. Mccarthy

May 13, 2022

Katelyn E. McCarthy of Abington, died tragically on May 13, 2022 at the age of 18.

Kate was unapologetically genuine. She always looked out for the underdog and those in need. She had a strong artistic sensibility and loved to dance and sing. She could be stubborn and fierce, but also gentle and protective. Kate was supposed to be...

Alice A. Phillips

May 13, 2022

Phillips, Alice A. (McDonough) of Braintree, died May 13, 2022 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 81 years old.

Alice was a quiet woman who loved doing things around the home. She was known for doing crafts. Alice did everything from crocheting to knitting and everything in between. She was exceptional at baking and did so for...

Mark A. Hull

May 13, 2022

Hull, Mark A. of West Warwick, formerly of Quincy, MA.  died May 13, 2022 at the Hope Health Hospice Home surrounded by his family, he was 56. The beloved son of Maureen (Connery) Hull of Tewskbury and the late Richard Hull. Loving husband of Alexis (Bylsma) Hull and their son Tyler Hull of West Warwick,RI. Father of Jacquilyn Kettenring and...

Jacqueline R. Smith

May 13, 2022

Jacqueline R (Callahan) Smith of Weymouth, passed away May 13, 2022.

She was the beloved mother of Adrienne and Lisa Smith of Weymouth, Leo Smith and Aun Khongkhai of Weymouth, and Melissa Deady and Steve of Quincy. She was the dear sister of Dianne Anastasio of Canton. Also lovingly remembered by 6 grandchildren; Erik, Nadine and Mark  Smith, Kayla and...

Joan M. (Keefe) Zmudzien

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Joan M. (Keefe) Zmudzien, of Weymouth, died May 12, 2022.

Beloved wife of George A. Zmudzien.

Loving mother of Richard Zmudzien and his late wife, Kathleen, of Braintree, Joseph Zmudzien of Hingham, George Zmudzien, Jr and his wife, Sarah, of Plymouth, Mark Zmudzien and his wife, Stephanie, of Pembroke and Leah Zmudzien of Weymouth. Grammy to Richard, Redmond, Ryne,...