Obituaries

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,...

Barbara T. Joyce

May 12, 2022

JOYCE Barbara T. (Cloonan), of Quincy, formerly of Ballinakill, Lettermullen, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, May 12, 2022.

She was the loving wife of the late Michael F. Joyce and the caring mother of Michael and Kathy Joyce of Milton, Patrick and Deb Joyce of Marshfield, Barbara A. Joyce and her partner Frank Rogier of Hanover and Anthony and Bridget Joyce...

Julia G. (Higgins) Goodwin

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Julia G. (Higgins) Goodwin, of Weymouth, passed away on May 12, 2022.  Beloved wife of David R. Goodwin of Weymouth. 

Loving mother of Susan P. Perrin and her husband, Jason, of Whitefield, NH. Sister of Ward Higgins of Weymouth and the late Roberta Dodge and Ralph Higgins. 

Cherished Grammy to Kristen and Nicholas Routhier. Also survived by...

Corinne A. (Eaton) Campobasso

May 11, 2022

Corinne Ann Campobasso, age 81, (although she’d be very upset we told you that) of Weymouth, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022.

She was born in Boston on October 19, 1940, daughter of the late Tom Eaton and Sally Smith. She was raised in Dorchester and began raising her own family there before moving to Hyde Park in 1970....

Jacqueline K. Minelli

May 11, 2022

Minelli, Jacqueline K. (Keenan) “Jackie” of Hull, died May 11, 2022.

Jackie is survived by her children, daughter Carolyn Moore and her husband Steven Moore Sr. of Plymouth, and son Ernest Minelli of Hull; numerous nieces and nephews including Jennifer, Kaitlyn and Andrew of Quincy; grandchildren Steven Jr., Benjamin, Grayson, Nicholas, Gianna and Monica; great-grandchildren Madelynn and Anya.  Jackie is...

Arthur E. “Rt” Clifford Iii

May 11, 2022

Arthur E. “RT” Clifford of Rockland, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2022.  Loving husband and best friend to Debra Sullivan-Clifford of Rockland, and his parents Arthur E. “Skip” Clifford Jr., and Dianne  Hayward. Beloved father of Adam Mahoney, Ashliegh Mahoney and her fiancé William Stoddard. Grandfather to Natalie, and Amelia Stoddard, and loving “Papa” to Spencer Sullivan...

Jeannette D. Spaur

May 11, 2022

Spaur, Jeannette D. (Mancini) of East Bridgewater, passed away on May 11, 2022. Jeannette was born in Quincy to the late Nazzereno and Philomena Mancini. Jeannette grew up on Chubbuck St. in Quincy Point where she met her husband Glenn. Glenn was a Navy serviceman waiting for the USS Salem to be completed at General Dynamics Shipyard. Mrs. Spaur was...

Fredrick H. Fiedler

May 10, 2022

Fredrick Henry Fiedler, born March 28, 1930, 92, of Hingham, MA, formerly of Monroe, CT and Trinity, FL passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022.

Fred graduated from Uxbridge High School in 1947 and attended Rhode Island School of Design to become a textile designer before being drafted into the Army during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge from...