Obituaries

Nov 9, 2020

Ruth V. (Goodrich) McNulty, of Quincy and formerly of East Boston, died peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Care Dimensions in Lincoln. She was 77.

Born in Boston on July 8, 1943, she was raised in Burlington and was the daughter of the late John and Marion Goodrich. Ruth attended local schools and graduated from Burlington High School,...

Nov 9, 2020

Lipfin, Margaret T. “Peggy” of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, passed away with her family by her side on November 9, 2020. Peggy was born in Boston to the late Francis and Margaret Keenan. She grew up in South Boston and attended South Boston High School. Peggy worked for many years as an Activities Director at Bayside Nursing Home. She...

Nov 8, 2020

The Lord called Wesley C. Gustafson, 97, home to eternal glory on November 8, 2020 with his family by his side after a brief hospice at home in Weymouth.

Wes Gustafson will long be remembered for his dedication to sharing his love for our Lord Jesus and the message of salvation. His memorization of over a thousand verses of Scripture...

Nov 8, 2020

Abban, Sylvia M. (Smith) of Rockland, died November 8, 2020. Sylvia was born in Norwich England to the late Henry and Violet Smith. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for MBE and other local businesses. Sylvia enjoyed traveling with her family and constantly keeping active. 

Beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Abban. Loving mother of Anthony...

Nov 7, 2020

Jean A. (Ravida) Downey, of Weymouth, passed away November 7, 2020 after a courageously battling a chronic illness.

She grew up in Dorchester and moved to Weymouth many years ago. Jean worked as a bakery supervisor, in a clothing warehouse and a mailing plant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the anchor of her family...

Nov 6, 2020

Mr. Albert E. Proctor, of East Bridgewater, died November 6, 2020.

Al was a member of the Randolph Lodge of Elks # 2130. In his spare time he enjoyed music, dancing, and playing cards. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved Husband of the late Marie C. (Buchanen) Proctor.

Loving brother of  Ellen...

Nov 6, 2020

McCormack, Martina Frances of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on November 6, 2020. 

Tina was the oldest of seven children, who took on that role with great pride.  As we were growing up Tina would take her younger siblings on trips to Boston, parks, plays, and always remembered her brothers and sisters by bringing them...

Nov 6, 2020

Mr. John M. Quirk, Jr. of Hanover, formerly of Abington passed away on November 6, 2020. John worked for over 30 years as an electrician for Local # 103 in Boston. He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus in Holbrook. John will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved husband of ...

Nov 5, 2020

Gregory V. Santacroce of Marshfield, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2020. 

Devoted father of Callie Santacroce of Marshfield. Beloved son of Myra Santacroce and the late Benjamin Santacroce of Duxbury. Loving brother of Donna O’Neill of NJ and Diane Downs of FL. Also survived by Kristen Beckwith and her daughters, Haley, Brooke, Cameron, Charlotte along with his nieces,...

Nov 5, 2020

Jimmy Devarie Conde, of Quincy and formerly of Puerto Rico, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 5, 2020 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 51.

Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico on April 23, 1969, he was raised in Puerto Rico and attended local schools. Jimmy graduated from Cecilio Ramos High School with the Class of 1987. Jimmy moved...

Nov 4, 2020

Ruth L. (LeBaron) Mahoney, of Quincy, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was 81.

Born in Melrose on December 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Carpenter) LeBaron. She attended local schools and graduated from North Quincy High School with the Class of 1956.

Ruth...

Nov 2, 2020

  Robert A. “Bob” Hemphill of Quincy, died November 2, 2020. The beloved husband of 50 years to Claire (Wherty) Hemphill of Quincy.  Loving father of Robyn Adler of Weymouth. Brother of Nancy Hazelwood of Lakeville, Kathleen King of Quincy, James Hemphill of Plymouth, Donna Parshley of Stoughton and the late Jean Parenteau, Norman Hemphill and Dorothy Clark. Cherished grandfather of...

Nov 2, 2020

Jeanne M. (Couillard) Desroches of Plymouth, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020 from a sudden illness.  Daughter of the late Charles E. Couillard Jr. and Vera M. (Foster). Beloved wife of Richard Desroches of Plymouth.  Devoted mother of Dawn McLaughlin and her husband David of Abington, Gene Daly of Quincy, Michelle Gannon of Halifax, and Dennis Desroches and his...

Nov 2, 2020

Francis J. Cheney, age 95, of Hingham, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on November 2, 2020.

Fran is predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Florence L. (Bischoff) Cheney, and was the devoted father of six sons; Francis J. Cheney, Jr., of Hull, MA, Robert Cheney of Wareham, MA, Paul Cheney of Hingham, MA, John Cheney of...

Nov 1, 2020

Daley, John F. “Jack” Jr. of Weymouth passed away on November 1, 2020. 

John was born in Boston to the late John and Anna Daley. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from Boston College. John was retired from New England Telephone and also a proud United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2020

Theresa Maureen McLaughlin of Quincy

Go to Paris, buy a bathing suit, wear red lipstick, have dessert, make the phone call.

Live, laugh and most importantly love.

When you were in Theresa’s presence you knew you were a part of something special.  Theresa believed in you, encouraged you, accepted you and loved you without condition.  Her laugh was infectious and...

Oct 31, 2020

Oct 31, 2020

Sceppa, Maria Angela (Varanese) of Quincy, died October 31, 2020. 

Beloved wife of Giovanni Sceppa. Loving mother of Maria Sceppa and Nick Sceppa and his wife Annamaria . Cherished Nonna of Samantha Sceppa.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in St. John’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. 

Oct 31, 2020

Norma (Pellegrino) Alibrandi of Quincy,  formerly of Hull, died October 31, 2020. The beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Alibrandi. Cherished mother of  Fred Alibrandi and his wife Mary of Weymouth and James Alibrandi and his wife Dorothy of Hull.  Daughter of the late John and Flora(Balduzzi) Pellegrino.  Sister of the late Mary Fazio and Vera Macero. Devoted Grammie...

Oct 30, 2020

Peter M. Shea, of Seminole, Florida and native of Hingham, died peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was 85.

Born on April 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Matthew and Helen (Quinn) Shea. Peter was a devoted husband of 57 years to the late Patricia (Beegan) Shea, who died on April 7, 2020. He was the...