Obituaries

Jan 30, 2022

It is with great sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Eileen.  Eileen Mary Connell passed away Sunday 1/30/22 at MGH, after her yearlong battle with liver disease.

She was born on March 19, 1994, to her parents John & Theresa Connell of Quincy, Ma.  She leaves behind her loving sister Julie,  soulmate Nick Papadopolous, cousins...

Jan 29, 2022

Doris L. (Lundell) Prendiville, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 96.

Born in Boston on June 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Axel V. and Signe D. (Nelson) Lundell. Doris graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1942 and from The Fisher...

Jan 29, 2022

Charles Kardok, 88, of Hingham, MA, passed away on January 29th after injuries resulting from a fall at home.

Charles was born on December 29th, 1933 in New Britain, Connecticut. He graduated college at Middle Tennessee State University in 1959 after three years of Submarine Service in the United States Navy.

After graduation, he met the love of his life,...

Jan 29, 2022

Jan 28, 2022

WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA — John S. Newell, III, age 76, of West Bridgewater and an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Era, passed away in Weymouth among family on January 28, 2022, after a long illness. He was a member of the board of First Parish Church in West Bridgewater where his forebear, the Rev. John Brown, was Unitarian minister...

Jan 28, 2022

Eileen Mary (Alves) Mavilia, of Randolph, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was 66.

Born in Boston on March 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Irene (O’Neill) Alves. She attended Saint Williams and graduated from South Boston High School...

Jan 27, 2022

Joseph Filardi, 53, of Hingham, passed away peacefully on January 27 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born in New York City to parents Joseph J. and the late Hannah Marie Filardi, (née Lyons). He graduated from Manhasset High School and Marist College, earning a degree in Communications and went on to receive his Master’s Degree from Suffolk...

Jan 27, 2022

Dorothy Marie Kressler (Cormack)  passed away on the evening of Thursday, January 27, 2022. Dot, as her loved ones knew her, grew up in Quincy, Ma. In her younger years she worked in a soda shop where she met her loving husband of 63 years, Ted. Dot was the devoted mother of the late Janet Whitman and her late husband...

Jan 27, 2022

Barbara A. (Lawton) Smith, 94, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, after declining health.

Born in Boston on December 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Elizabeth A. (Lavin) Lawton. Barbara was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Roslindale High School in 1944.

Barbara was a secretary/bookkeeper in Boston and loved...

Jan 27, 2022

Holbert, Jean M. (Wassiege) of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2022.

Jean devoted her life to caring for others. She was selfless beyond measure, caring, loving and a little stubborn. Jean never missed a hockey game, school activity or important events in her children’s lives. Her main passion in life was her family, especially...

Jan 26, 2022

Laurie L. (Lufkin) Barnes, of East Bridgewater, passed away on January 26, 2022. She was 48

Laurie grew up in South Weymouth before moving to Caryville Florida where she attended Holmes County High School. She returned to Massachusetts and studied to become a massage therapist and a mental health counselor. Laurie enjoyed shopping with her daughters, watching movies, and simply...

Jan 26, 2022

Robert E “.Bobby” Joyce of Quincy, died after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2022, he was 68.  The devoted son of Geraldine (Baga) Joyce and the late Emmett Joyce. Father of Jordan Murphy and her husband Stephen of Tewksbury. Loving brother of Roseanne Joyce of Littleton, Geraldine Gamel and her...

Jan 26, 2022

Stefani, Guri of Quincy, died January 26, 2022. 

Guri was born in Albania and worked as an architect for 28 years prior to coming to the United States in 1992.  He also was a writer and published several books in Albania. Guri was active in St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral in South Boston.  Mr. Stefani was a compassionate father,...

Jan 26, 2022

Donald C. Golden, of Quincy, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth with his family around him. He was 84.

Born in Boston on December 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Ambrose J. Golden and Edith Golden (Tirrell). He attended Boston Public schools, enlisted in the United States Navy as...

Jan 25, 2022

Cy Howard Perkins, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Randolph, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in South Carolina. He was 68. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.

His funeral...

Jan 25, 2022

Charles A. Arena, of Hingham, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 88.

Born in Boston on October 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Cosimo C. and Rose (Ciriletto) Arena. Charles was raised in East Boston, attended local schools, and graduated from Boston Latin School with the Class...

Jan 25, 2022

Muoi Dao, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Alliance Health Marina Bay in Quincy. She was 82.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Kim Dao and Quan Huynh. She was the beloved wife of the late Ky Duong, who died in 2014. Muoi was the devoted mother of Ha Duong,...

Jan 24, 2022

Jan 24, 2022

Davis, Rita F. (Sylvester) of Weymouth formerly of Braintree, died January 24, 2022.  

Rita grew up in Braintree and graduated from Braintree High School.  She worked as a Home Health Aid for South Shore Visiting Nursing Association for many years.  Rita enjoyed playing bingo, watching the game show network and doing crossword puzzles. Her main passion in life was...

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Anthony McDonough, of Hingham, died peacefully with his daughters by his side on January 24, 2022.    Paul was born on May 6th, 1938, to Edward and Helen (Lydon) McDonough.  He grew up on Spring Garden Street in Dorchester with his three brothers and three sisters.   After graduating high school, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in...