Obituaries

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...

Kathleen E. Cameron

Jan 19, 2021

Cameron, Kathleen E. (Lofgren) “Kathy” of Quincy, died January 19, 2021.

Kathy adored her faith, family, and friends. She was born in Boston and lived in Jamaica Plain. She met her husband while working in Boston and moved to Quincy after they married. She volunteered regularly at Sacred Heart Church and sang in the church choir. She also sang with...

Paul A. Driscoll

Jan 19, 2021

Driscoll, Paul A. of Quincy died January 19, 2021

Originally from Roxbury, Paul moved with his father and sister Rita to Quincy.   He loved to walk and explore, frequently taking the Red Line into Boston to see the sights.  He loved to take pictures and often told his stories through pictures and amassed quite a large collection of photos over...

Elaine M. Lally

Jan 19, 2021

Elaine M. (Sullivan) Lally of Braintree, went to Heaven peacefully at home on January 19, 2021. She was the most beloved and devoted wife of 57 years to the late Joseph P. Lally. Loving & caring mother of Marie McCarthy (Kevin) of Weymouth; Joanne Smith (Jimmy) of Kingston; Laurie Guilderson (John) of Plymouth; Joseph Lally, Jr. (Susan) of No. Reading;...

Brian R. Nichols

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Brian R. Nichols, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly in his home on January 19, 2021. He was 64.

Brian owned and operated Brian’s Landscaping for many years before his retirement. A friend of Bill W, Brian could always be found around his home doing odd jobs to keep busy most recently putting down new flooring in his home.  Brian...

Henry “Hank” P. Murray Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Henry “Hank” P. Murray, Jr., 95, of South Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully at The Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home on January 19, 2021.

Hank was born in Boston to the late Henry and Agnes (Dorion) Murray and was raised in Quincy Point, MA.  He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth and attended Tufts University where he played...

Jeanne M. Tedesco

Jan 18, 2021

Jeanne M. Tedesco, a retired finance administrator with the Town of Needham and Dedham resident for many years, died at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham on January 18, 2021. She was 77.

Born in Boston and raised in the city’s Roslindale section, Jeanne graduated from Girls Latin School, Emmanuel College and Northeastern University where she earned her MBA. ...

Walter Gordon Sullivan

Jan 18, 2021

Walter Gordon Sullivan, of Weymouth, formerly of Lowell, died January 18, 2021.

Walter worked as a tunnel worker with Local 88 of Boston for over 25 years. He was a devoted member of AA for over 13 years and served as a sponsor and mentor to many. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, going to the beach and had a love for...

Jennifer “Jay” Leeds Jacobson Martell

Jan 17, 2021

Jennifer Leeds Jacobson Martell, age 54.

Jennifer (Jay if you knew her, but NEVER Jen or Jenny) died peacefully at home on January 17, 2021 after bravely facing stomach cancer for over three years.  She is survived and deeply missed by her wife of 18 years, Amy Hartmann Martell, their two children, Lilja and Theo, her father, Robert (“Jake”) Jacobson,...