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Robert A. Baxter
Mar 29, 2021
Mr. Robert A. Baxter, of Weymouth, died March 29, 2021.
Robert worked many years for the Boston Herald as a truck driver. After retirement he enjoyed golfing and going to the movies. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Gomes-Baxter.
Father of Debbie Haltom of Baton Rouge, LA,...
Paul Morris Goldman
Mar 28, 2021
Paul Morris Goldman, of Hull, formerly of Newton, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was 90.
Paul was born in Boston on January 2, 1931 to the late Harry and Mitzi (Field) Goldman. He graduated from Syracuse University and went on to earn a Masters Degree in International Relations from Boston University. Paul enjoyed a...
William L. Gately
Mar 27, 2021
William (Bill) Gately of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2021. He was 74 years old.
Bill attended Bentley College and after school he took a chance on a job which quickly turned into a career as a Senior Insurance Underwriter.
After he (reluctantly) retired he spent his days with his family recounting old memories,...
Sylvia C. (Pike) Beaton
Mar 26, 2021
Sylvia (Pike) Beaton RN, an accomplished classical pianist, psychiatric nursing instructor, former owner and president of Hyde Park Convalescent Home, passed peacefully on March 26, 2021, at her home in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Born in Newfoundland, Canada on March 23, 1940, Sylvia emigrated to the United States in 1953 to attend Jeanne d’Arc Academy in Milton. She graduated from Boston College...
John S. “Jack” Hacunda
Mar 24, 2021
Hacunda, John S. “Jack”, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 in Quincy after a brief illness unrelated to Covid. He was a proud World War II veteran.
Born in Roxbury to Christina (Fitzgerald) and Joseph Hacunda in 1927, Jack is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 66 years, Margaret (Hanley) Hacunda, daughter Christine (age 21 months),...
Frederick T. Mullen, Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Frederick T. Mullen, Jr. of Quincy, died March 24, 2021 at the age of 72 after a valiant 5 year battle with cancer.
Fred was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Tufts University. He worked as a senior systems analyst for the phone company for 23 years.
At Fred’s request, services will be private.
Fred is survived by his long...
Maureen L. O’Brien
Mar 24, 2021
O’Brien, Maureen L. of Weymouth, passed away March 24, 2021. Maureen was born and raised in South Boston, daughter of the late John and Catherine O’Brien. She graduated from Archbishop Cushing Central High School, Class of 1958. Maureen worked for many years as an Airfreight Manager for TWA and American Airlines where she developed lifelong relationships with many of her...
Ralph V. Fagan
Mar 23, 2021
Fagan, Ralph V. of Weymouth, died March 23, 2021.
Ralph was a proud United States Coast Guard Veteran who served his country during the Korean War era. He worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30+ years before his retirement. After his retirement, Ralph worked at a variety of jobs including as a transportation driver for the disabled...
Leona Cullen
Mar 23, 2021
Leona M. (Engren) Cullen, of Quincy passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 23rd. She was 77.
A lifelong resident of Quincy, she was born April 24, 1943, to the late Charles and Madeline (Murphy) Engren. Beloved wife of fifty-one years to the late William S. Cullen. Loving mother to William S. Cullen, Jr. and his wife Lee of Quincy,...
Francis E. Hogan
Mar 23, 2021
Francis E. Hogan of Weymouth, died March 23, 2021.
Frank was born and raised in Dorchester (OFD) and has lived in Weymouth for over 50 years. He graduated from Boston College High School Class of 1946 and went on to proudly serve in the US Army at the end of WWII. He worked as a construction engineer for Polaroid...
Antonino “Tony” Taverna
Mar 22, 2021
Taverna, Antonino “Tony” of Braintree, formerly of South Boston passed away March 22, 2021 after a long illness. Tony was born in Riesi, Italy to the late Francesco and Laura Taverna. Tony was a proud United States Army Vietnam era veteran. After immigrating to the United States he became a life-long resident of South Boston, later moving to Braintree in...
William P. “Paul” Joyce
Mar 22, 2021
William P. “Paul” “Bill” Joyce of Quincy, passed away on March 22, 2021. The beloved husband of 60 years to the late Lucy L. (Burnett) Joyce . Loving father of Paul Joyce of Jamaica Plain, Stephen Joyce, Sr. of Quincy and the late Laura Kobosky of Randolph. Much loved Father -in-law to the late Theresa Joyce and Marcus Kobosky. Devoted...
Nasrin Massah
Mar 21, 2021
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Massah, Nasrin of Brighton, died March 21, 2021.
Nasrin was born December 1961, the sixth girl in the family, she was very smart, hard working with lots of dreams and ambitions.
After high school, she left her home country in the search of a better life. She went to Canada,...
Marie T. Brennan
Mar 21, 2021
Brennan, Marie T. (Hardy) of Weymouth, died suddenly on March 21, 2021.
Marie was a talented artist who saw beauty in everything. She was an antique collector and had many hobbies, including; art, fashion, and interior design. Marie will be remembered for her sense of humor and her smile that could light up a room. Her main passion in life...
Rosemary Lavelle
Mar 21, 2021
Lavelle, Rosemary (Crotty) of Hingham, died March 21, 2021.
Rosemary was born in Quincy and has lived in Hingham since 1952. She was a Thayer Academy and Wellesley College graduate. She and her late husband John enjoyed traveling the world by cruise ship and even after he passed, Rosemary continued to travel visiting all seven continents in her lifetime. ...
Paul J. O’Brien
Mar 21, 2021
Paul J. O’Brien of Quincy, died March 21, 2021.
Paul adored his family, especially being “Grampy” to his grandchildren. His faith was very important to him and he was the last surviving member of the Legion of Mary at St. Ann’s Church in Quincy. Paul enjoyed doing yardwork, sitting on his front porch in the sunshine, and playing sudoku. He...
Dennis A. Draffone
Mar 20, 2021
Dennis A. Draffone, of Weymouth, died March 20, 2021.
Dennis proudly served in the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) in Vietnam and was both a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He went on to serve the Plymouth community as a police officer for 15 years and was instrumental in the initiation of the K9 unit in his department....
Vincent J. Mina, Sr.
Mar 20, 2021
Vincent J. Mina, Sr. of Weymouth, died March 20, 2021 at the age of 85.
Born in Boston, formerly of Quincy, resided in Weymouth for 60 years. Vinny proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Graduate of Quincy High School class of 1956 and attended Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA. His career was at Quincy Ship Yard as a pipe coverer...
Patricia A. Maclellan
Mar 19, 2021
MacLellan, Patricia A. (Colman), age 88, of Canton, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on March 19, 2021.
Pat grew up in Dorchester and graduated from Notre Dame Academy and Emmanuel College. She taught elementary school for over 30 years in San Francisco, Canton, Weymouth and Boston before retiring.
Pat loved her family, friends, and neighbors. She adored animals, especially her...
Mary A. Downs
Mar 19, 2021
Mary A. (Sheehan) Downs, of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died March 19, 2021.
Mary was the quintessential homemaker. She took great pride in running a smooth household, ensuring that her family was well cared for. Her love and nurturing extended to anyone who entered her home. She was a constant presence at extracurricular events and everyone’s greatest cheerleader. She will...
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