Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

Bridget M. “Bridie” Kelly  of Quincy, born in Shruffane,  Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland, on April 6, 1937, died on April 6, 2021. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Wallace) Kelly. Sister of Joseph Kelly and his wife Bridie of Dorchester.  Bridie is also survived by many nieces and nephews both here England, and in Ireland. Bridie was predeceased by...

Apr 6, 2021

Jacquelyn Ann Dunn (“Jackey”), 73, of Weymouth MA succumbed at home April 6, 2021 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jackey was born May 15, 1947 in Boston to parents Barbara and Walter Charboneau. Early in her childhood Jackey moved to Braintree, where she grew a deep love and lifelong camaraderie with her siblings Mickey, Dolores and Alan, as...

Apr 6, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Hunt of Hull, formerly of Rockland, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Peggy was born to the late Lorenzo and Margaret Medico. Beloved wife of the late Philip, Sr. Loving mother of Sandra, Diane, Donna, Joanne, Paul and the late Phil, Jr. Cherished grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Christine, Maureen,...

Apr 5, 2021

William P. Richmond of Weymouth, formerly of Allston, died April 5, 2021 at the age of 88.

William proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He worked as an electrician for many years. After retiring, William volunteered at South Shore Friends of the Homeless. He was a member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church in Allston, where he...

Apr 5, 2021

Flaherty , Patricia Ann (Brophy) “Patsy” of Quincy, died April 5, 2021.  

Patsy adored her family and was the honorary grandmother of her neighborhood. She loved children and was generous beyond words. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and Las Vegas and traveling with her husband. Patsy worked for the United States Post Office for over 20 years as a...

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Mellissa Ann Compston, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was 39.

Born in Quincy on November 12, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Susan Compston and John E. Meaney and his wife Marilyn “Lynn” of Dorchester. She was a cherished granddaughter of Marceline Compston of Quincy and devoted cousin of Shannon...

Apr 4, 2021

Charlotte (Krebs) Kirshnit, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Quincy. She was 91.

Born in Boston on March 8, 1930, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and was the daughter of the late Carlos O. and Hazel Iva (Sandsbury) Krebs. Charlotte attended local schools and graduated from the...

Apr 4, 2021

Yuk Dip Fong, died peacefully on April 4th, 2021 at the age of 96.

Yuk Dip is survived by her brother, John Wong; two children, Peter and Bill Fong; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Fong.

Yuk Dip was born in Guangdong, China. She will be greatly missed for her love and...

Apr 4, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” Libby, 79 and a near life-long resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021 at South Shore Hospital following a challenging set of illnesses.

Jerry was born in Boston and the son of Guy Libby and Geraldine (Cleaves) Libby.  Jerry attended North Quincy High School and served in the US Army from 1958-1961 as a...

Apr 4, 2021

James S. Hanssen, of Pembroke, passed on April 4, 2021, just hours shy of his 74th birthday. Beloved husband of 51 years to Janet (Burke) Hanssen. Devoted father of Bryan and his wife Kerry of North Andover, and Eric and his wife Catherine of Leominster. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren. 

Before retiring, James worked for 50 years as a...

Apr 3, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Susanna “Sue” Gomes-DosSantos who died suddenly, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  She was 52.  A life-long resident of Dorchester, she is survived by Cristiano, and the late Fortunata (Burgo) Gomes.

Sue was the light that always shined bright. Full of laughs, jokes, and...

Apr 2, 2021

Robert J. “Bob”, Seamans, Jr. of Hull, died on  April 2, 2021, he was 60.   Loving son of June J. (Parsloe) Seamans of Quincy and the late Robert J. Seamans, Sr. Father of  Kerie Seamans of Newton and Damon Seamans of San Diego, CA. Longtime companion of Kim McFarland of Hull. Brother of Jill Beverly of Quincy, Jennifer Johnson of...

Apr 2, 2021

Glennie C. (Campbell) Perch of Abington, died April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Glennie was born and raised in Boston and went on to raise a beautiful family in Quincy, where she was blessed with great neighbors. She enjoyed many summers with her cousins in Skye Glen, Canada throughout her childhood. Glennie worked as a nursing...

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Bill McDonald of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on March 31, 2021.

Son of the late William F. McDonald, Jr and Evelyn (Sears) McDonald.

Loving father of Michael D. McDonald and Christopher R. McDonald both of Phoenix, AZ.

Brother of  Evelyn McDonald-Hyde and her husband, Breme, of Mansfield, David McDonald and his wife, Kathleen, of Weymouth, and...

Mar 31, 2021

Ellen Jane Quigley of Quincy, died on  March 31, 2021 at  Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, surrounded by her family. The devoted mother of  Marc Quigley of Weymouth. Cherished daughter of Eleanor (Rich) Quigley of Quincy and the late James Quigley. Loving sister of James Quigley of Quincy, Stephen Quigley of Bridgewater, Annmarie Floretine of Weymouth and Kevin Quigley...

Mar 31, 2021

Steele, Mary M. (Spriggs) age 80, of South Weymouth, died March 31, 2021. Mary was born in Boston to the late Isaac and Julia Spriggs. She grew up in the Saint Peters’ Parish area of Dorchester and attended Cardinal Cushing High School, Class of 1958. Mary worked as a Histologist for Boston City Hospital for over 35 years. In her...

Mar 30, 2021

Jerry R. Faust.  Age 73, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2021, of Alzheimer’s disease. His long-time partner, Laura Liscum, was with him. He was the son of the late Jack Faust and the late Mary (Pigg) Faust. In addition to Laura, Jerry is survived by his brother, John Faust of Bedford TX, his former wife, Kathy L....

Mar 29, 2021

Katharine “Kittie” Thayer Hobson Sturtevant died peacefully March 29, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Braintree, Massachusetts, at age 101.

Katharine was the daughter of the Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson and Edmonia B. Hobson and grew up in Worcester, MA and Cincinnati, OH. She attended Chatham Hall in Virginia and graduated from Smith College. She married the Rev. Peter...

Mar 29, 2021

Hiltz, John R. Sr.  “Bob”, “Hiltzy”, 74 of Hingham, died March 29, 2021.

Bob grew up in Hingham and was a 1965 graduate of Hingham High School.  He was a star hockey player and was proud when he was inducted into the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame.  He owned his own Heating and Air Conditioning company and was very generous...