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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Peter Lehner
Feb 19, 2022
Peter Lehner, of Hingham, 99, on February 19, 2022, well into his 100th year, Peter Lehner died peacefully at his home in Hingham, MA with his family around him.
Born August 26, 1922, in Cambridge to Germaine Leveque Lehner, originally of France, and Hans Lehner, originally of Germany, Peter was a life-long resident of Hingham and Cuttyhunk Island.
During World...
Louis J. Mcgrath
Feb 19, 2022
<FLAG> Louis J. McGrath, 88, of Braintree, passed away on February 19, 2022 and has gone to be with his beloved wife Mary “Christina” McGrath. He was the loving father of the late Theresa “Terry” Ursino and best friend of her husband Joseph Ursino of Walpole. He was the loving grandfather of Mark Ursino and his wife Jessica of Mansfield,...
Marie Ellen Peroni
Feb 18, 2022
Marie Ellen (Joy) Peroni died February 18, 2022
Marie was born and raised in South Boston and moved to Quincy where she raised her children. Marie worked as a Realtor for many years and enjoyed her job; she especially liked meeting new people. Marie was a sun-worshipper who enjoyed traveling to tropical destinations whenever she could. Beginning in January she...
Mary Lou Curtis
Feb 18, 2022
Mary Lou (Grieco) Curtis passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, at age 84. Born to Nancy and Peter Grieco, Mary Lou grew up in Roxbury. After graduating from Cathedral High School in 1955, she started her first job at Liberty Mutual in Boston. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Robert J. Curtis, and they married in...
Rita M. Ford
Feb 17, 2022
Ford, Rita M. (Keegan) of Weymouth, died February 17, 2022.
Loving mother of John Ford and his wife Kathleen of Wrentham and Thomas Ford of Weymouth. Former wife of the late John Ford. Sister of Joan Bittrich of Harwich, Anne Wilson of Cambridge, and the late Mary “Fran” Lee and the late John Masters. Cherished Nana to Brady, Ryan and...
Hilda Fillingim
Feb 17, 2022
Hilda Fillingim of Beverly, formerly of Florida and Weymouth, MA, passed away peacefully at 96 years old on February 17, 2022. Family was the center of Hilda’s world. She was predeceased by her husband William and leaves behind eight children and their families; Bill and Linda of Colorado, Cathy and Bob of Massachusetts, Tom and Michelle of Florida, Bobby of...
Anna K. Gavin
Feb 17, 2022
Gavin, Anna K. (Doherty) of Hingham, died February 17, 2022.
Anna was born in Boston to the late Patrick and Anna Doherty. Anna was a devoted homemaker and also worked for Westinghouse and Campbell Sales. She enjoyed traveling to Europe and was very active in the Linden Ponds Community. She loved gardening and helped curate the annual Flower Show...
Mary E. Player
Feb 17, 2022
Mary E. (Greene) Player of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on February 17, 2022. Wife of the late David S. Player. Loving mother of Kathleen Player and Kevin Berlo of Quincy, Maureen Player of Hanover formerly of Quincy, and Pamela Goldstein and her husband Mitchell of NY. Sister of James Greene of Plymouth and Anne Oulette of Weymouth. Cherished...
Francis X. White
Feb 16, 2022
Francis X. White of Quincy, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022. The beloved husband of 64 years to Jeannette R. (Tremblay) White of Quincy. Loving father of William J. White and his partner Emi Hirano of Milton, Frederick M. White and his wife Donna of Abington, Jeanne F. McAllister and her husband Jim of Quincy and Maggie A. Cutting...
Melvin L. Hogue Sr.
Feb 16, 2022
Hogue, Melvin L. of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died February 16, 2022.
Melvin worked for Victor Coffee as a machine operator for many years. He was an avid sports fan and could most often be found watching a Red Sox or New England Patriots game. Melvin enjoyed doing puzzles and fixing cars. His main passion in life was his...
Patrick Joseph O’Connell
Feb 16, 2022
Patrick Joseph O’Connell died peacefully in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2022 in their home in Stoughton, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Patrick was born on May 5, 1955 in Columbus Ohio to James J. O’Connell and Amyra (Dassum) O’Connell. Patrick graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor’s...
Frances P. Hall
Feb 16, 2022
Hall, Frances P. (Kaloscz) “Fran” of Quincy, originally Dorchester, died February 16, 2022.
Fran loved gardening and traveling all over the world with her daughter. She enjoyed going to concerts to hear live music. She was the office manager at Hesse Machine Company that used to be in Dorchester for many years. She was a feisty, energetic, and caring...
Elizabeth Slocum
Feb 15, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) Slocum died after a long illness on Feb 15th at her home in Linden Ponds, Hingham, MA. She was the daughter of James and Alma (Richards) Connaughton and was born in Providence, RI on October 7, 1927. Betty had many fond memories of growing up in Providence, including ice skating at Roger Williams Park. After high school she...
John Mcguiggan
Feb 15, 2022
John McGuiggan of North Attleboro, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15th 2022.
Son of the late Paul McGuiggan and Anna McGuiggan (Shields). Loving husband to Christine McGuiggan (Steele) of North Attleboro and father to Maria McGuiggan of Jamaica Plain and John McGuiggan and his wife Wendy (Albert) of Montpelier, VT. Cherished brother of Paul McGuiggan...
Ruth M. Sullivan
Feb 15, 2022
Ruth M. (Haines) Sullivan, a longtime resident of 1000 Southern Artery in Quincy, formerly of East Weymouth, died February 15, 2022 at the age of 95.
Ruth was a longtime employee at Raytheon in Quincy where she made many friends. She enjoyed making crafts and sharing them with her family.
She was the loving mother of Kathleen Abruzese and and...
Kenwood A. Poulin
Feb 15, 2022
Mr. Kenwood A. Poulin, of Weymouth, died February 8, 2022.
Ken worked for 38 years for the Hingham Post office. He also worked part time during the evening and weekends for Lang’s Garage and Benson’s Garage. Life member of the Braintree DAV Chapter # 29, Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, member of National Rifle...
Allan G. Taylor
Feb 14, 2022
Taylor, Allan G. of Weymouth, died February 14, 2022.
Allan was a proud veteran for the United States Coast Guard Reserves during the Vietnam era. He worked for HW Little company as a pipefitter for many years as well as a long hauler for Hallowmore before his retirement. Allan was a handy man who would and could fix or...
Ronald V. Sylvester
Feb 14, 2022
Ronald V. Sylvester, died February 14, 2022 at his home after a two-year illness, surrounded by family. He responded to his illness with his characteristic determination to surpass all medical expectations. Ron was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Joseph and Nina (Anna DeSimone) Sylvester. He graduated from Boston English High School and Franklin Institute of Technology. His career in...
Harold L. Sullivan
Feb 13, 2022
Sullivan, Harold L. of Weymouth, died February 13, 2022.
Harold was a United States Air Force Intelligence Unit Veteran who proudly served his country. He was an active member in the veteran’s community and a devoted member of the Weymouth Eagles, the Weymouth Elks, the West Roxbury Knights of Columbus, the Mckeon Post and AMVETS, along with many others. Harold...
Patrick J. “Pat” Crossen
Feb 13, 2022
Crossen, Patrick J. “Pat” of Weymouth, formerly a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away February 13, 2022, surrounded by family, following a 14-month battle with Glioblastoma. He was 62.
Pat was born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park where lifelong friendships were forged. He was a graduate of B.C. High and Boston State College, later earning his Master’s...