Obituaries

Elizabeth A. “Nancy” Wholley

Oct 30, 2021

Elizabeth A. (Leary) “Nancy”  a longtime resident  of Hull, died October 30, 2021.  The beloved wife of the late Edward Wholley. Loving mother of Elizabeth Shaw and her husband Fred of Hingham, Maura Wholley, Kathleen “Cassie” Wholley, Joan Fausz, Timothy Wholley and John Wholley all of Hull, Edward Wholley and his wife Carolyn of Weymouth, Christina ’Tina” McCrosky and her...

Newton J. Cochran, Md, Facp

Oct 29, 2021

Cochran, MD, FACP, Newton J. of Pembroke and Quincy died October 29, 2021.

Newton adored his family, his faith, and his work.  He was a physician for over 50 years most of them at the family practice he opened in his childhood neighborhood in Quincy, Wollaston Medical Associates.

He was devoted to his patients, never turning anyone away and...

Claire A. Hoffman

Oct 29, 2021

Claire A. (Macomber) Hoffman, a longtime resident of Quincy and native of South Boston, died at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham on Friday, October 29, 2021. She was 90.

Born in Boston, Claire graduated from South Boston High School. Then in 1956, she married John W. Hoffman moving to Quincy to raise their family.

After raising her family,...

Sharon L. Clancy

Oct 29, 2021

Sharon Lee (Dunner) Clancy, 71, of Squantum, MA, formerly of Roxbury & South Boston, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2021 with her family by her side. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Albert T. and Kathryn E. (Sickles) Dunner, 

Sharon is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald A. Clancy;...

Mary F. Gorman

Oct 27, 2021

Gorman, Mary F. (Walsh) of Canton, a longtime Quincy resident, died October 27, 2021.  The beloved wife of the late Richard J. Gorman Jr., originally from Roslindale. Devoted mother of Marianne Renaud and her husband Ron of Wellesley, Christine Schiavo and her husband Jay of Canton, Brian Gorman and his wife Julie of Westwood, Patrice Healy and her husband Matt...

Robert J. Driscoll

Oct 27, 2021

Robert J. Driscoll of Stuart, FL and Portsmouth, RI, and formerly of Hingham, died on October 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. The beloved husband of Lori Driscoll of Stuart, FL. Cherished father of Christie Blier and her husband Chris of Boston, and devoted grandfather of their daughters Emmie and Whitney. Beloved son of Jeanne (Leary) Driscoll of Hingham and...

Richard E. Walker

Oct 26, 2021

Beloved son of Helen Walker of Scituate and the late James Walker. Loving father of Jessica L. Walker of Hingham and Nicholas J. Walker of Somerville. Brother of Jim Walker and his wife Beth of Athol, Bonnie Reekie and her husband Craig, of Norwood, Jack Walker of Scituate and Robbie Walker of Weymouth. Proud Papa to James and Whitney and...

Caitlin Maeve Doyle

Oct 26, 2021

Caitlin Maeve Doyle, 42, of Weymouth MA, died unexpectedly in her home on October 26, 2021.

She was the beloved daughter of the (late) George K. Doyle and Joanna F. Doyle. Loving sister and best friend to Alexis (Doyle) Gregor, Angela Doyle and Timothy Gregor. Loving aunt and second mom to Sean (SP) and Kailey Doyle. Loving aunt and godmother...

Kellianne Burke

Oct 26, 2021

Burke, Kellianne of Randolph, formerly a longtime resident of South Weymouth passed away October 26, 2021. Kellianne was born and raised in South Weymouth. She was involved in the South Shore Collaborative Program for many years. Kellianne enjoyed lively music and movies and riding around with her dad in the oil truck. 

Beloved daughter to David J. Burke of...

Jeane E. Deluca

Oct 25, 2021

DeLuca, Jeane E. currently of N. Falmouth and Fort Lauderdale, formerly of East Weymouth, died unexpectedly October 25, 2021 at the age of 90. 

Jeane was born and raised in North Weymouth to the late Pasquale and Josephine Colarusso and her 10 siblings of whom have all predeceased her.

In her earlier years, Jeane worked as a secretary for...

Patricia Byrnes Lafond

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia Byrnes LaFond, of Hingham, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was 85.

Born in Boston on September 30, 1936, she was raised in Dorchester and was the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Ernestine (Caffanges) Byrnes. Patricia attended local schools and graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester with the...

Philomena Sullivan

Oct 24, 2021

Philomena  “Phyllis”  Sullivan  of  Quincy,  passed  away  on  Sunday,  October 24,  2021.    She  was  90.

She  was  born  in  Dublin,  Ireland  to  the  late  Martin  Hennessy  and  Bridget (Fitzgerald).    After  graduating  high  school,  Phyllis  earned  a  degree  in nursing  at  Whipps  Cross  Nursing  College  in  England.  She  later  moved  to the  United  States  where  she  began  her  career  as  a ...

Alice Elaine Cox Shea

Oct 24, 2021

Alice Elaine Cox Shea, 96, of Hingham. MA, passed away peacefully in her home on October 24 with her family by her side. Elaine was born on July 19, 1925 in Providence, RI, the daughter of Alfred E. and Alice (Cartier) Cox. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, F. Shea, her parents and her sister Thelma Cox Smith.

Elaine...

Margaret Flaherty

Oct 24, 2021

Flaherty, Margaret (Feeney) “Peggy” of Quincy, originally Spiddal, Ireland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family October 24, 2021.  

Peggy adored her family and her faith. She was a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary daily and attended Mass regularly when she was able and would watch Mass every night when she couldn’t. She enjoyed trips to the...

Frank Carapezza

Oct 23, 2021

Mario “Frank” Carapezza of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  He was 96.

He was born on August 20, 1925 in Boston, MA.  A longtime resident of Quincy, he was the son of the late Gaetano Carapezza and Laura (Cogliano) Mirisola.

Frank was a “jack of all trades”.  He was an electrical engineer at Dylan Controls in Boston...

Gilbert Bayne Arbuckle

Oct 23, 2021

Gilbert Bayne Arbuckle of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  He was 91.

He was born to George Washington Arbuckle and Mary Pheney Arbuckle, both attorneys.  He was a lifelong resident of Quincy, growing up on 118 Butler Road and later living much of his life there after moving back from Long Island, NY.  After graduating from Thayer...

Jeanne M. (Lamontagne) Collins

Oct 23, 2021

Mrs. Jeanne M. (LaMontagne) Collins, of Weymouth, passed away on October 23, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Paul K. Collins.

Loving mother of Bryan P  Collins and his wife, Lori, of Alexandria, VA. Grandmother of Erin,  Samantha, and Sean. Sister of James LaMontagne of Quincy, and Joanne LaMontagne Dearden of S. Boston.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to...

Patricia A. (Mcgrath) Callahan

Oct 23, 2021

Patricia A. (McGrath) Callahan, of Hingham, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was 73.

Born in Boston on November 26, 1947, she was raised in Somerville and Quincy and was the daughter of the late John and Patricia (Hance) McGrath. Pat attended local schools and graduated from St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester with the...

Robert E. Arnwine

Oct 22, 2021

Arnwine, Robert E. of Braintree, passed away October 22, 2021. Bob was born in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Irene and Charles Arnwine. He attended Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey and attended Bay State School of Appliances, earning a major appliances or basic electricity certification. Bob was a proud United States Army veteran who was a...

Daniel Murphy

Oct 22, 2021

Murphy, Daniel of Maine, formerly Quincy, died October 22, 2021.

Dan adored his family, friends, and especially animals. He was a nature lover, an eclectic collector, and moved to the beat of his own drum. Dan enjoyed spending the summers back in Mass with old friends and his Peddocks Island family. He was proud, full of life, and lived every...