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Robert Michael Ward
May 4, 2021
Robert Michael Ward of Quincy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was 84.
Bob was born in Boston, Mass. His parents were the late Senator Michael J. Ward and Louise Ward. He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1955 and went on to serve 4 years in the United States Air Force. ...
Donna Marie O’Connell
May 3, 2021
Donna M. (Fullerton) O’Connell, of Weymouth, formerly of Houghs Neck, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She worked for Sears for 30 years before retiring in 2005. Donna was a consummate caretaker, always thinking of others before herself. She loved the beach, cooking and spending time with her family.
Beloved wife of the...
Marjorie Marie (Kelliher) Kelly
May 3, 2021
Braintree-Marjorie Marie (Kelliher) Kelly, 82, passed away after a long illness early Monday morning, May 3, 2021.
The eleventh of eleven children, Marjorie was born in Quincy on January 22, 1939, to parents Roger (Crowley) and Julia (McCarthy) Kelliher. She was the youngest sister to Helen Bouchie (Jeffrey), Roger J. Kelliher (Adrienne), John V. Kelliher, Harold S. Kelliher (Mary), Edward...
Eileen F. Devonshire
May 2, 2021
Eileen Devonshire of Hanson, formerly of Braintree and Dorchester, passed away suddenly at the age of 76 on May 2, 2021. Eileen was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Devonshire. Eileen was full of life and will be missed terribly. Eileen dedicated 36 years of her life to Federal Government service which included working for the Army, Air...
William J. Mcwalter, Jr.
May 2, 2021
William J. McWalter, Jr. of Weymouth, died May 2, 2021 at the age of 60.
Billy worked as a machinist with Semline in Braintree for over 20 years. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and active member of the AA community as a member, sponsor and counselor. He loved music and could often be found singing, dancing, playing...
Conor S. Mcdermott
May 1, 2021
Conor S. McDermott, of Milton, died tragically on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was 29.
He was born in Boston and raised in Blackstone and Milton by Mary Elizabeth and James McDermott. Conor graduated from Boston College High School in 2010 and continued his education at Tulane University.
Devoted brother of Gavin and Kevin McDermott, of Milton. Conor was the...
A. Marie Shuley
May 1, 2021
A. “Marie” (Connolly) Shuley, 91, of Quincy, died at home peacefully after battling multiple illnesses on May 1, 2021.
The beloved wife of the late Paul Shuley. Loving mother of Diane Gill and her husband John of Weymouth and Maureen Eyler of New York. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Gill of Weymouth and Erik Eyler and his fiancee Kelly Monfredini of...
Barbara A. Avitabile
Apr 30, 2021
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AVITABILE, Barbara A (Biancamano), 84 formerly of South Boston, Milton & Linden Ponds Hingham, passed peacefully in her new Marshfield home on April 30 surrounded by her loving family.
Devoted wife of 63 years to Nicholas Avitabile. Beloved daughter of...
Marcia L. Judson
Apr 30, 2021
Judson, Marcia L. (Varney) of Weymouth, died April 30, 2021.
Marcia graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She worked for the City of Boston, South Shore Hospital and retired from the VNA. Marcia enjoyed playing board games and was an avid member of the Cribbage team at Weymouth Elder Services. She was an animal lover of all kinds, but...
John R. Graham
Apr 30, 2021
John R. Graham, 89, of Dorchester and formerly of Quincy, died peacefully on April 30. A prolific writer, masterful public speaker, and creative event planner, he lived life fully with optimism and enthusiasm. He loved his work (and a martini to end the day), and his career had many facets.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, he was a graduate...
Barbara H. Curran
Apr 29, 2021
Curran, Barbara H. of Quincy, originally South Boston, died April 29, 2021.
Barbara loved her family and her faith. She was a devout Catholic and was an active parishioner of St. Joseph’s and St. Ann’s Church in Quincy. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and Las Vegas, scratch tickets, and bowling. Barbara’s family would like to thank the staff at...
Barbara M. (Bezanson) Desantis
Apr 29, 2021
Barbara M. (Bezanson) DeSantis of Kingston, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2021.
The beloved mother of Deanne Pettinelli and her husband Richard of Kingston. Daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Cann) Bezanson. Loving sister of Polly Bezanson of Hingham and Sue Leary and her husband John of Scituate and the late Lowell Bezanson. Daughter in law...
Stephen P. Mackinnon
Apr 28, 2021
Stephen Paul MacKinnon of Weymouth, died unexpectedly April 28, 2021.
Beloved husband of Marilee (Marotta) MacKinnon of Weymouth. Devoted father of Carly MacKinnon of Weymouth and step-father of Alivia Hearon of Weymouth. Cherished son of Paul and Christine MacKinnon of Weymouth. Loving brother of Laurie MacKinnon Clemente and her husband Anthony of Reading, David MacKinnon and his wife Michelle of...
Laura E. Eagan
Apr 27, 2021
Eagan, Laura E. of Hingham, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2021, she was 26.
The beloved daughter of the late Patricia (O’Brien) Eagan, Gary J Eagan, and his wife Donna Burke of Hingham. The Sister of Michael Eagan of Plymouth, Nate Eagan of Fairhaven and Emily Eagan of Hingham. Loving Aunt of Ella Eagan. Granddaughter of Barbara Eagan of...
Olin D. Samson, M.D.
Apr 27, 2021
Samson, Olin D., M.D. “Doc” of Hingham, MA, died April 27, 2021
Married to Coralyn Whiting Samson died May 26, 2017
Olin was born on July 22, 1932 in St. Albans, VT, son of the late Laurel Erseldine Samson, M.D. and Rachel (Hall) Samson and grew up in Franklin, VT. Beloved husband of 60 years to Coralyn (Whiting) Samson of...
Maureen E. Connors
Apr 25, 2021
Maureen E. (Hession) Connors, age 78, formerly of Weymouth, MA passed peacefully on April 25, 2021 at home with family members by her side in Lady Lake, Florida. Born on March 18, 1943 in Watertown, MA, Maureen was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Halpin) Hession. Beloved wife of 60 years to William “Bill” Connors. Sister of Patricia...
Linda Keefe-Harfst
Apr 25, 2021
Keefe-Harfst, Linda (Bartlett) of Quincy, originally Hyde Park, died April 25, 2021 after battling a long-term illness.
Linda grew up in Hyde Park and lived in Quincy with her family. She loved her children, taking walks at Castle Island, and collecting Tiffany lamps and gemstone jewelry. Linda had a sweet tooth and enjoyed ice cream and honey buns whenever...
Mildred Joan O’Hare
Apr 23, 2021
Mildred Joan (Corrigan) O’Hare of Marshfield, formerly of Wollaston, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Beth Israel Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.
Mildred, the matriarch of a large family, beloved mother of eight, was a strong, hardworking, dedicated mother who took great pride in her family. Born in Allentown, PA she moved to Wollaston...
Louise C. (Cronin) Downey
Apr 22, 2021
Mrs. Louise C. (Cronin) Downey (81), of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, passed away at South Shore Hospital on April 22, 2021.
Beloved wife of more than 51 years to the late Francis C. Downey. Born and raised in Quincy, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Fortier) Cronin. Mrs. Downey was a 1957 graduate of North Quincy...
Susanne (Parker) Caira
Apr 21, 2021
Susanne (Parker) Caira, 87, of Plymouth, MA died peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2021 at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham.
Sue was born on July 28, 1933, in Patterson, NJ, to William H. Parker, a renowned studio photographer, and Clara (Heister) Parker. Raised in Madison, NJ, Sue went off to Endicott Junior College in Beverly, MA,...
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