Obituaries

Joyce A. Brancaccio

Apr 30, 2022

Joyce A. (Coughlin) Brancaccio of Braintree passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 76.

She was born on September 8, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (Kenneally) Coughlin.  Joyce was a lifelong resident of East Braintree, where...

Joseph T. Hoover

Apr 30, 2022

Joseph T. Hoover of Weymouth, died April 30, 2022 at the age of 88.

Joseph served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. He worked as a Firefighter for the Town of Weymouth, retiring in 1996. He was a hard worker and a skilled carpenter, cabinet maker, tree cutter and gardener.

Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Lou...

David M. Mortimer

Apr 29, 2022

Mortimer, David M. of Abington, passed away April 29, 2022. David was born in Quincy to the late Sarah and James Mortimer. He attended Braintree High School and was a proud WWII Army veteran. David worked for many years as an iron worker for Local 501 and retired as business manager. He was also a member of the Rockland VFW...

Carol A. Stokes

Apr 29, 2022

Stokes, Carol A. (Pettograsso) of Milton, formerly of Weymouth died April 29, 2022

Devoted wife of Marie Rapazzini of Milton, where the couple resided for 25 years.  Loving mother to Terri Krall and her partner Paul of Quincy, Patricia Osborne and her husband John of Carver, William Stokes of Fla, and the late David Stokes and his wife Leslee of...

Anthony F. Ciampa

Apr 29, 2022

Ciampa, Anthony F. “Tony” of Weymouth, died April 29, 2022 at the age of 82.

Tony was a lifelong educator who spent his career in the Weymouth Public Schools.  He retired in 2000 as Weymouth High School Assistant Principal.  Raised in the South End of Boston, he considered himself fortunate to be able to attend Camp Hale on Squam Lake...

Edward F. Del Dotto Sr.

Apr 28, 2022

Del Dotto, Edward F., Sr. of Moultonborough, formerly of Dorchester and Weymouth passed away on April 28, 2022. Ed was born in Boston to the late Charles and Theresa Del Dotto. A hard worker at a young age, Ed worked as an Iron Worker for The Lavin Company in South Boston for several years. He enjoyed being outdoors; hunting, fishing...

Laurie A. Murphy

Apr 27, 2022

Laurie A. (Mack) Murphy  of Hull, died on April 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. The beloved wife of 32 years to James G. Murphy of Hull. Cherished mother of Thomas M. Murphy of Boston and Katie R. Murphy and her companion Tyler Davis of Plympton. The beloved daughter of the late Henry D. Mack.  Loving daughter of Paulene M....

William D. King

Apr 27, 2022

King William D. (Bill) of Hingham passed away on Wednesday, April 27 at the age of 87. He met his wife Cynthia (Cindy) Kay on Cape Cod. They were married in 1957 and raised four children in Needham and Wellesley. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, his brother, Richard and sister-in-law Cynthia of Savannah, and three sons, Dana (Arlene),...

Mary L. Brenton

Apr 27, 2022

Brenton, Mary L. (Quish) of Quincy, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 27, 2022.

Born on December 9, 1961 in Boston, she was a cherished daughter of the late George and Alvera (Ferrera) Quish. Everyone that knew Mary understood the immense love and attention that she gave her family. She met the love of her...

Elizabeth Rideout

Apr 26, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Rideout of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  She was 87.

She was born to the late Herbert and Florence Welch and raised in Roslindale.  She graduated from Roslindale High School.  Shortly after graduating she met Charles W. Rideout, Sr., they married and began a life together...

Beverly S. Yarde

Apr 25, 2022

Beverly S. Yarde of Marshfield, formerly of Weymouth passed away April 25, 2022. She was born in Boston to the late James and Ruth Stevens. Bev was a graduate of Weymouth High where she was a proud cheerleader. She worked for many years as a loyal truck driver for Mass Electric. Bev was a lover of jazz music, knitting scarves...

Robert J. “Bob” Maher

Apr 25, 2022

Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Maher, of Quincy, passed away on April 25, 2022. He was 86.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Collins) Maher.

Loving father of Sharon Segiet and her husband, Ziggy, of Brockton, Judy Kelley and her husband, Jim, of NC, Suzanne Maher of Brockton, and the late Roberta Maher. Brother of the late Elizabeth Coyne...

Anthony D. Zenga

Apr 24, 2022

Anthony D. Zenga, “Jr” or as many called him “Zengie”, unexpectedly passed away in the warmth of his home at the age of 83 on April 24, 2022. 

Anthony was born in the west end of Boston and dedicated his life to his family and long term employer, M. Susi & Son’s, Inc. of Dorchester, where he was considered...

Carol M. Snowden

Apr 23, 2022

Snowden, Carol M. (Walsh) of Weymouth, passed away after a brief illness on April 23, 2022. Carol was born in Boston to the late Francis and Alice Walsh. She grew up in Dorchester, but has been a longtime resident of Weymouth since 1965. She enjoyed reading mystery books, following politics, and snuggling with her cat Mi-ke. Mother of Melissa A....

Jessica Leon Guerrero Stout

Apr 23, 2022

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Jessica Leon Guerrero Stout, native of Guam and resident of Braintree, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was 45 years old. Jessica soldiered through many incredible highs and lows, without ever...

Sylvia Julie (Davies) Conn

Apr 22, 2022

Sylvia Julie (Davies) Conn (July 8, 1934-April 22, 2022) lived a beautiful and fulfilling life. She showed kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion to all. Sylvia comforted and cared for her family, friends, and colleagues, expecting little in return. She was a warm and loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Sylvia was born in the Finsbury Park section of...

John Francis Quinlan, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

John Francis Quinlan, Jr., aka Buddy, 101, of Weymouth passed peacefully in the arms of his loving son and caretaker, Charlie on April 21, 2022.

John was the son of Weymouth Police Officer Jack Quinlan & Betty (Swarbrick) Quinlan of Weymouth and Florida.

He was born in Somerville on February 17, 1921 and moved to North Weymouth in 1923, where...

John W. Lanata

Apr 21, 2022

John W. Lanata of Weymouth, died April 21, 2022 at the age of 83.

John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He worked at Bank of Boston for many years. In retirement, he became an outreach worker for the Hull Council on Aging. He was an avid Patriots fan and loved spending...

Elizabeth T. (Pryor) Durgin

Apr 20, 2022

Elizabeth T. (Pryor) Durgin, of Rockland, passed away on April 20, 2022.  She was 98.

Elizabeth was know to family and friends as “Dot”. She grew up in Boston and lived there until she and her beloved husband Bill retired to their wonderful lake home in New Hampshire. The best years of her life were spending time both before and...

Mary Lou White

Apr 20, 2022

Mary Lou White (Cleary) of Abington, formerly of Dorchester, died April 20, 2022 at the age of 83.

Lou was the wife of the late Edward F. White. Loving mother of Edward R. White of Boston, John J. White, and William M. White, both of Abington. Proud “Nana” of Kaila, Julea, William Jr., and Gianna. Sister of the late John...