Obituaries

Mary Edwards Shaner

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Edwards Shaner, of Hull, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 78.

Born in Asheville, North Carolina on July 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Charles William Edwards, Sr. and Linnell (Farmer) Edwards. Mary graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1960. Mary did her...

Margaret D. “Peggy” Fuller

Jan 27, 2021

Fuller, Margaret D. (Daley) “Peggy” of Hingham, formerly of Ocala, FL. died January 27, 2021. Peggy was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served her country during WWII.  She worked for the New England Telephone Company for many years before her retirement.  After Peggy’s retirement she moved to Florida where she resided in Inverness and Ocala.  More recently, Peggy...

George E. Macneil

Jan 27, 2021

Mr. George E. MacNeil, of South Weymouth, passed away in his home on January 27, 2021. He was 86.

George enjoyed his 42 year career with Boston Edison retiring as an Engineer. A proud veteran, he served his country with the United States Army and was also a  life member and Past Commander of the George R. Bean American Legion...

Mary L. Dentino

Jan 27, 2021

Mary L. (Mele) Dentino, age 96, of Braintree, formerly of Plymouth, Weymouth, and South Boston, on January 27, in the presence of her loving family, went peacefully home to God and into the waiting arms of her husband, Sam and her parents, Orazio and Eleanora. 

Mary will remain forever in the hearts of her children, Linda Muldoon and her...

Beverly Broderick

Jan 26, 2021

Beverly (Mowbray) Broderick, of Weymouth, died January 26, 2021. Beverly enjoyed annual trips to Aruba and enjoyed living in Florida for a short time. Christmas Eve parties on Birchbrow Avenue were always a great time with Beverly being a devoted host. She will be deeply missed. 

Beloved wife of the late Robert Broderick and Phillip Teevan. Devoted mother of...

Jacqueline C. Tansey

Jan 26, 2021

Tansey, Jacqueline C. (Roy) of Woburn, formerly of Naples, FL, died January 26, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  

Jacqueline worked as teacher for many years in both Florida and Springfield, MA.  In her earlier years, Jacqueline volunteered for the Mercy Hospital Guild which held a great place in her heart.  She was a talented home decorator, painter...

Thor Stein Jeffery

Jan 25, 2021

Jeffery, Thor Stein “Ted”, 78, of Quincy, originally of Norway, died on January 25, 2021.

Ted was born in Norway on December 12, 1942 to the late Ingrid Fredriksen (Jeffery) and Harald Karlo Antonsen. He loved taking trips back to visit family and friends. He was a proud member of the United States Navy during Vietnam. Ted worked as a...

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara J. (Moore) Painter of Quincy, died January 25, 2021. The beloved wife of 40 years to Lawrence “Larry” Painter of Quincy. Stepmother of Christopher Painter and his wife Romana of Danvers. Sister of Myrtie Mott of Tallahassee, FL, Nell Holland of Brownwood, TX and John Moore of Starkville, MS. Cherished grandmother to Shane, Kelvin and Alexa, she is also...

Stephen P. Desroche

Jan 24, 2021

Stephen P. DesRoche, of Milton and Quincy, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021.

Stephen was a graduate of Boston Technical High School and Northeastern University.  He was a professional land surveyor, working for several engineering firms in Boston prior to devoting himself full-time to his own business.  He was the owner and operator of Neponset Valley Survey Associates,...

Hans Y. Familia

Jan 24, 2021

Joyce M. Bryant

Jan 22, 2021

Joyce M. (Margro) Bryant, of New York, formerly of Braintee, died January 22, 2021.

Joyce worked as a teachers aide for special education for many years. She enjoyed gardening, animals and spending time with her family. She was a kind and loving woman with a quiet strength. To know Joyce was to love her. She will be deeply missed.  

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Wayne Buscemi

Jan 22, 2021

Wayne Buscemi of Weymouth, a longtime employee at McGinn’s Service Station on Newport Ave and Furnace Brook Parkway in Quincy,  died January 22, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Wayne was a highly decorated United States Marine Corp veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was very proud of his military career. He enjoyed playing his guitar but...

John F. Spillane Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Spillane, John F., Sr. of Quincy, died January 21, 2021.  

John adored his family, especially his wife and children. He was a devoted family man and was happiest sitting around sharing stories and laughs together. His wife Joan was the love of his life and his lighthouse, guiding each other through life. He was a proud United States Veteran...

Carliycia L. “Cali” Figueroa

Jan 21, 2021

Carliycia Leeliana “Cali”  Figueroa  of Northborough, went home to heaven with the angels on January 21, 2021, she was surrounded by her Mom and sister after a long and courageous battle. Cali was 10. She was the cherished daughter of Jessica Wray and her husband Peter of Northborough and father Carlos Figueroa of Peabody. She was the best big sister...

Patricia Ann Downey

Jan 21, 2021

Downey, Patricia Ann (McCarthy) “Patti D” of Quincy, died January 21, 2021.  

Patti was a lifelong North Quincy resident, graduating from North Quincy High School, Curry College, and Boston City School of Nursing with her nursing degree. She was passionate about helping people and worked as an infection control nurse and then retired from Boston Medical Center as an...

Frances Ann “Duchie” Murphy

Jan 21, 2021

Frances Ann “Duchie” (DeMatteo) Murphy, 77, passed away peacefully and gently at her home in Hingham, surrounded lovingly by her family, on January 21, 2021.

She was born on September 1, 1943 to Rose and Martin DeMatteo of Milton, Wellesley, and Hingham, MA.  She spent her early childhood in Jamaica Plain, but the majority of her childhood In Milton,   Duchie...

Dennis L. Byrnes

Jan 21, 2021

Dennis Lloyd Byrnes, 78, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away on January 21, 2021 at Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts from COVID19 related complications.  

Dennis was born on September 23, 1942 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake to Edwin and Cora Byrnes.  He graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1960 and immediately joined...

Patricia M. Perry

Jan 20, 2021

Perry, Patricia M. of Weymouth passed away after a brief illness on January 20, 2021. 

Born September 30, 1938, she was predeceased by her parents, Rene and Mary Perry and older siblings Alice (Perry) Fitzmaurice, Virginia, Bernadette, Genevieve, Robert, John and Thomas Perry. 

Patricia was born and raised in Dorchester attending St. Matthews elementary school and graduating from...

Robert Bullock Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Bullock Jr. of Weymouth MA was born August 23, 1930 and passed away on January 20, 2021. Survived by his beloved wife Fran, sons Robert J. Bullock and his wife Dineen, of Brockton, William R. Bullock and his partner Robert Schrott of Greenfield, grandsons Robert J. Bullock Jr. and Christopher J. Bullock, sister, Brenda Gail Fowler and her husband...

Alice C. Sweeney

Jan 20, 2021

Alice C. (Last) Sweeney of Quincy, died January 20, 2021. The beloved wife of the late John F. Sweeney, Sr. Loving mother of John F. Sweeney, Jr. of Quincy and the late William and Paul Sweeney and Susan Schiffer. Sister of Marie Kaup of FL and Theresa Leary of Hingham, Alice is predeceased by 7 other brothers and sisters. She...