Obituaries

George T. Hatfield Jr.

Dec 7, 2021

Hatfield, George T. “Butch/Butchie” Jr. of Hernando, FL and Northwood, NH, passed away with his family by his side on December 7, 2021. Butch was born in Boston to the late George and Ann (McCaffrey) Hatfield. He grew up in Wollaston and attended North Quincy High School. George and his wife Patricia settled in South Weymouth to raise their family....

Brian F. Stedman Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

Stedman, Brian F., Sr. of Braintree, died December 7, 2021, surrounded by his children.

Brian was born in Boston and grew up in South Boston graduating from Gate of Heaven High School. A United States Navy Veteran, Brian served his country during the Vietnam Era.  He was a proud member of IUEC Local 4.  Brian could fix or build just...

Jennie R. Zaborski

Dec 6, 2021

Zaborski, Jennie R. (Sereduk) of Weymouth, died December 6, 2021 at the amazing age of 107. 

Jennie was born in Quincy and grew up on a farm in Paxton and in Charlton.  While growing up on a farm, Jennie learned how to care for animals, drive machinery and educate herself.  She was a talented musician, playing the accordion, mandolin...

Joseph R. Driscoll

Dec 6, 2021

Joseph Robert Driscoll, 78, of Braintree died peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2021. Joseph was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester and spent many happy times at Walsh Park. He graduated from Cathedral High School and Boston College, where he became a lifetime Eagles football, hockey and basketball fan and where...

George J. “Uncle George” Wagner

Dec 5, 2021

George J. Wagner, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Alliance Health West Acres Nursing Rehabilitation in Brockton. He was 92.

Born in Boston on March 13, 1929, he was the son of the late John J. and Josephine (Vickery) Wagner. George was raised by his adoptive parents, the late George and Margaret...

Penelope M. (Smith) Leonard

Dec 4, 2021

Mrs. Penelope M. (Smith) Leonard,  of Hull, formerly of Avon, died December 4, 2021.

Penny enjoyed going out to breakfast with Terry almost every day. She cherished her grandchildren and really enjoyed her time with them. She was loved by so many and always made us laugh. We would like to thank the staff at Queen Anne Nursing Home in...

Richard M. Shea

Dec 4, 2021

Richard was born in Boston on January 30, 1935  to Kathleen May Cassidy and John F. (Frank) Shea.  He was predeceased by his beloved Aunt Katie, his sisters, Kathleen Reagan and her husband Eugene, Frances D. Adams and her husband Sam, and Claire J. Bach, and her husband Leon. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan Silipigno...

Robert G. Symes

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. Robert G, Symes, Captain-Weymouth Police Department (Retired), of Marshfield, formerly of Abington and Plymouth, passed away on December 3, 2021 surrounded by his children after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Bob was born in Dorchester, MA on October 1, 1940 to the late Robert M. and Alice M. (Donoghue) Symes.  He was a 1958 graduate of English High...

Gavin Campbell

Dec 1, 2021

Gavin Campbell passed away far too soon at Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 after valiantly fighting for 3 weeks.  

During his brief visit on earth, he enjoyed visits from his siblings and being held close by his parents.  Gavin spent a moment in his parents loving arms but will forever be in their hearts.  

Cherished son...

Eleanor (Hill) Jones

Dec 1, 2021

Eleanor (Hill) Jones, 87, of Weymouth passed away on Wednesday, December 1st at home with her two daughters by her side.

Eleanor was born and raised in New Bedford by her mother, Kathryn Hill. She married her highschool sweetheart, David Jones, while he was still in the service. Unlike many women at that time, Eleanor decided to work outside the...

Burton W. Longenbach

Dec 1, 2021

Burton W. Longenbach, 95, died peacefully in Peabody, MA, on December 1, 2021.

Born in Northampton, PA, Burt graduated with the class of ’43 from Northampton High School.  His college years at Kutztown University were interrupted by serving two years in the Army in India and China during WWII after which he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.  Upon...

Marc L. Decristofaro

Nov 30, 2021

Marc L. DeCristofaro, of Dover, NH, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was 31.

Marc was born in Salem, MA, on August 15, 1990. He was a NASCAR savant, and loved game shows, his favorite being The Price is Right. Marc was a Special Olympics participant. His favorite sports were bowling and swimming, though he...

Leona T. (Handrahan) Doran

Nov 30, 2021

Leona T. (Handrahan) Doran, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was 94.

Born in Pisquid, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on April 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Gillian) Handrahan. She grew up on a farm that overlooked the Pisquid River, one of...

James R. Manalo

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. James R. Manalo, of Weymouth, died November 30, 2021.  

Son of Denise and Jeffrey Macomber of Weymouth and James Manalo of Orlando, Florida. Brother of Marie, Jason, Nicole, Tabatha, Samantha, Sabrina, Becky, and Jeffrey. Also survived by 18 nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Saturday...

Mary C. Elias

Nov 30, 2021

Mary C. (Dattolie) Elias of Middleborough, formerly of East Weymouth, died peacefully at home on November 30, 2021 at the age of 84.

Family was the focus of Mary’s life. She enjoyed creating and teaching ceramics. She also enjoyed Bingo and watching football. Vacations throughout the U.S. and the Dominican Republic created many wonderful memories for Mary and her...

Virginia M. (Divito) Orfao

Nov 29, 2021

On November 29, 2021, Virginia Mary Orfao passed surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Virginia is survived by her husband John Orfao and her children: JoAnn McIntosh of. Hinesville, Georgia, Elizabeth Mele of Hull, Massachusetts, Michael Orfao of Framingham, Massachusetts, Philip Orfao of Manchester, New Hampshire, John Orfao of Lacey, Washington, Janet Riscica of Niskayuna, New...

Frances C. Hannigan

Nov 28, 2021

Hannigan, Frances C. “Francie” (Capozzi) of Weymouth, passed away on November 28, 2021. She was born in Brockton to the late Marjorie and Anthony Capozzi. Francie grew up in Weymouth and attended Weymouth North High School. She later moved to Las Vegas and spent many years working in beverage sales for local businesses in the area. Francie was an avid...

Lourdes M. Arena

Nov 28, 2021

Lauris J. “Joe” Chase

Nov 28, 2021

Lauris Joseph “Joe” Chase, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 83.

Born in Maine, Joe moved with his parents Ben and Irene and his five siblings to Quincy as a teenager where he proudly lived for the remainder of his life. Joe was a three-sport athlete in his time at Quincy High...

John E. Greene

Nov 28, 2021

Greene, John E. of Hingham (formerly of South Weymouth), passed away November 28, 2021. He was born in Dorchester to the late Robert S. and Helen S. Greene. Following his graduation from Boston College in 1961, he served proudly in the US Army. John worked for many years in system design during the infancy of computers. In later years, he...