Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

Stephen Jack Green, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was 59.

Born in Boston on September 27, 1961, he was raised in Hyde Park and Quincy and was the son of the late Jack Joseph Green and the late Elizabeth (Frangioso) Green-Perry. He was the son in law of Vito...

Apr 8, 2021

Deidre L. (Shaw) Cochrane, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly in her home on April 8, 2021. She was 71.

Deidre enjoyed making jewlery, going to the beach, watching Korean Soap Operas and also loved to travel with her sister Lynne. She always enjoyed visiting and spending time with her grandchildren. Deidre will be deeply missed by all those that knew...

Apr 7, 2021

Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Lynch, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2021.

Born in Boston, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Strain) Lynch, Bob worked for the Town of Weymouth for the Weymouth Highway Department until his retirement in 2002.

After retiring, Bob enjoyed and worked at Immaculate Conception Church helping with...

Apr 7, 2021

Hiroko Gloria “Riko” (Uchida) Houlihan, of Quincy, formerly of Everett, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. She was 88.

Riko was born in Yokohama, Japan on July 24, 1932. In 1954, at the age of 22, Riko immigrated to the United States and made Everett, Massachusetts her new home. She earned her GED at...

Apr 7, 2021

Martin, Gail A. (Anderson) of Weymouth, died April 7, 2021.

Gail Martin was a beautiful, vivacious, and socially active individual with a passion for the beach, gardening and spending time with friends and family. She had a love for all animals large and small, and in her youth, raised and showed prize winning Hereford cattle with her dad, Raymond.  As...

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel D. Foley, formerly of Mission Hill and Abington, passed away April 6, 2021.

Dan proudly served in the US Army in the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion 327 Mission Hill. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed reading Irish history and visiting family and friends in County Kerry. He enjoyed gardening,...

Apr 6, 2021

Bridget M. “Bridie” Kelly  of Quincy, born in Shruffane,  Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland, on April 6, 1937, died on April 6, 2021. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Wallace) Kelly. Sister of Joseph Kelly and his wife Bridie of Dorchester.  Bridie is also survived by many nieces and nephews both here England, and in Ireland. Bridie was predeceased by...

Apr 6, 2021

Jacquelyn Ann Dunn (“Jackey”), 73, of Weymouth MA succumbed at home April 6, 2021 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jackey was born May 15, 1947 in Boston to parents Barbara and Walter Charboneau. Early in her childhood Jackey moved to Braintree, where she grew a deep love and lifelong camaraderie with her siblings Mickey, Dolores and Alan, as...

Apr 6, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Hunt of Hull, formerly of Rockland, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Peggy was born to the late Lorenzo and Margaret Medico. Beloved wife of the late Philip, Sr. Loving mother of Sandra, Diane, Donna, Joanne, Paul and the late Phil, Jr. Cherished grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Christine, Maureen,...

Apr 5, 2021

William P. Richmond of Weymouth, formerly of Allston, died April 5, 2021 at the age of 88.

William proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He worked as an electrician for many years. After retiring, William volunteered at South Shore Friends of the Homeless. He was a member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church in Allston, where he...

Apr 5, 2021

Flaherty , Patricia Ann (Brophy) “Patsy” of Quincy, died April 5, 2021.  

Patsy adored her family and was the honorary grandmother of her neighborhood. She loved children and was generous beyond words. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and Las Vegas and traveling with her husband. Patsy worked for the United States Post Office for over 20 years as a...

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Mellissa Ann Compston, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was 39.

Born in Quincy on November 12, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Susan Compston and John E. Meaney and his wife Marilyn “Lynn” of Dorchester. She was a cherished granddaughter of Marceline Compston of Quincy and devoted cousin of Shannon...

Apr 4, 2021

Charlotte (Krebs) Kirshnit, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Quincy. She was 91.

Born in Boston on March 8, 1930, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and was the daughter of the late Carlos O. and Hazel Iva (Sandsbury) Krebs. Charlotte attended local schools and graduated from the...

Apr 4, 2021

Yuk Dip Fong, died peacefully on April 4th, 2021 at the age of 96.

Yuk Dip is survived by her brother, John Wong; two children, Peter and Bill Fong; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Luis Fong.

Yuk Dip was born in Guangdong, China. She will be greatly missed for her love and...

Apr 4, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” Libby, 79 and a near life-long resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2021 at South Shore Hospital following a challenging set of illnesses.

Jerry was born in Boston and the son of Guy Libby and Geraldine (Cleaves) Libby.  Jerry attended North Quincy High School and served in the US Army from 1958-1961 as a...

Apr 4, 2021

James S. Hanssen, of Pembroke, passed on April 4, 2021, just hours shy of his 74th birthday. Beloved husband of 51 years to Janet (Burke) Hanssen. Devoted father of Bryan and his wife Kerry of North Andover, and Eric and his wife Catherine of Leominster. Cherished grandfather of 5 grandchildren. 

Before retiring, James worked for 50 years as a...

Apr 3, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Susanna “Sue” Gomes-DosSantos who died suddenly, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  She was 52.  A life-long resident of Dorchester, she is survived by Cristiano, and the late Fortunata (Burgo) Gomes.

Sue was the light that always shined bright. Full of laughs, jokes, and...

Apr 2, 2021

Robert J. “Bob”, Seamans, Jr. of Hull, died on  April 2, 2021, he was 60.   Loving son of June J. (Parsloe) Seamans of Quincy and the late Robert J. Seamans, Sr. Father of  Kerie Seamans of Newton and Damon Seamans of San Diego, CA. Longtime companion of Kim McFarland of Hull. Brother of Jill Beverly of Quincy, Jennifer Johnson of...

Apr 2, 2021

Glennie C. (Campbell) Perch of Abington, died April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Glennie was born and raised in Boston and went on to raise a beautiful family in Quincy, where she was blessed with great neighbors. She enjoyed many summers with her cousins in Skye Glen, Canada throughout her childhood. Glennie worked as a nursing...