Obituaries
Families In Our Care
Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Bill Mcdonald
Mar 31, 2021
Mr. Bill McDonald of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on March 31, 2021.
Son of the late William F. McDonald, Jr and Evelyn (Sears) McDonald.
Loving father of Michael D. McDonald and Christopher R. McDonald both of Phoenix, AZ.
Brother of Evelyn McDonald-Hyde and her husband, Breme, of Mansfield, David McDonald and his wife, Kathleen, of Weymouth, and...
Ellen Jane Quigley
Mar 31, 2021
Ellen Jane Quigley of Quincy, died on March 31, 2021 at Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, surrounded by her family. The devoted mother of Marc Quigley of Weymouth. Cherished daughter of Eleanor (Rich) Quigley of Quincy and the late James Quigley. Loving sister of James Quigley of Quincy, Stephen Quigley of Bridgewater, Annmarie Floretine of Weymouth and Kevin Quigley...
Mary M. Steele
Mar 31, 2021
Steele, Mary M. (Spriggs) age 80, of South Weymouth, died March 31, 2021. Mary was born in Boston to the late Isaac and Julia Spriggs. She grew up in the Saint Peters’ Parish area of Dorchester and attended Cardinal Cushing High School, Class of 1958. Mary worked as a Histologist for Boston City Hospital for over 35 years. In her...
Jerry R. Faust
Mar 30, 2021
Jerry R. Faust. Age 73, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2021, of Alzheimer’s disease. His long-time partner, Laura Liscum, was with him. He was the son of the late Jack Faust and the late Mary (Pigg) Faust. In addition to Laura, Jerry is survived by his brother, John Faust of Bedford TX, his former wife, Kathy L....
Katharine H. “Kittie” Sturtevant
Mar 29, 2021
Katharine “Kittie” Thayer Hobson Sturtevant died peacefully March 29, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Braintree, Massachusetts, at age 101.
Katharine was the daughter of the Rt. Rev. Henry W. Hobson and Edmonia B. Hobson and grew up in Worcester, MA and Cincinnati, OH. She attended Chatham Hall in Virginia and graduated from Smith College. She married the Rev. Peter...
John R. Hiltz, Sr.
Mar 29, 2021
Hiltz, John R. Sr. “Bob”, “Hiltzy”, 74 of Hingham, died March 29, 2021.
Bob grew up in Hingham and was a 1965 graduate of Hingham High School. He was a star hockey player and was proud when he was inducted into the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He owned his own Heating and Air Conditioning company and was very generous...
Robert A. Baxter
Mar 29, 2021
Mr. Robert A. Baxter, of Weymouth, died March 29, 2021.
Robert worked many years for the Boston Herald as a truck driver. After retirement he enjoyed golfing and going to the movies. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Gomes-Baxter.
Father of Debbie Haltom of Baton Rouge, LA,...
Paul Morris Goldman
Mar 28, 2021
Paul Morris Goldman, of Hull, formerly of Newton, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was 90.
Paul was born in Boston on January 2, 1931 to the late Harry and Mitzi (Field) Goldman. He graduated from Syracuse University and went on to earn a Masters Degree in International Relations from Boston University. Paul enjoyed a...
William L. Gately
Mar 27, 2021
William (Bill) Gately of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2021. He was 74 years old.
Bill attended Bentley College and after school he took a chance on a job which quickly turned into a career as a Senior Insurance Underwriter.
After he (reluctantly) retired he spent his days with his family recounting old memories,...
Sylvia C. (Pike) Beaton
Mar 26, 2021
Sylvia (Pike) Beaton RN, an accomplished classical pianist, psychiatric nursing instructor, former owner and president of Hyde Park Convalescent Home, passed peacefully on March 26, 2021, at her home in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Born in Newfoundland, Canada on March 23, 1940, Sylvia emigrated to the United States in 1953 to attend Jeanne d’Arc Academy in Milton. She graduated from Boston College...
John S. “Jack” Hacunda
Mar 24, 2021
Hacunda, John S. “Jack”, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 in Quincy after a brief illness unrelated to Covid. He was a proud World War II veteran.
Born in Roxbury to Christina (Fitzgerald) and Joseph Hacunda in 1927, Jack is predeceased by his parents, his wife of 66 years, Margaret (Hanley) Hacunda, daughter Christine (age 21 months),...
Frederick T. Mullen, Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Frederick T. Mullen, Jr. of Quincy, died March 24, 2021 at the age of 72 after a valiant 5 year battle with cancer.
Fred was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Tufts University. He worked as a senior systems analyst for the phone company for 23 years.
At Fred’s request, services will be private.
Fred is survived by his long...
Maureen L. O’Brien
Mar 24, 2021
O’Brien, Maureen L. of Weymouth, passed away March 24, 2021. Maureen was born and raised in South Boston, daughter of the late John and Catherine O’Brien. She graduated from Archbishop Cushing Central High School, Class of 1958. Maureen worked for many years as an Airfreight Manager for TWA and American Airlines where she developed lifelong relationships with many of her...
Ralph V. Fagan
Mar 23, 2021
Fagan, Ralph V. of Weymouth, died March 23, 2021.
Ralph was a proud United States Coast Guard Veteran who served his country during the Korean War era. He worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30+ years before his retirement. After his retirement, Ralph worked at a variety of jobs including as a transportation driver for the disabled...
Leona Cullen
Mar 23, 2021
Leona M. (Engren) Cullen, of Quincy passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 23rd. She was 77.
A lifelong resident of Quincy, she was born April 24, 1943, to the late Charles and Madeline (Murphy) Engren. Beloved wife of fifty-one years to the late William S. Cullen. Loving mother to William S. Cullen, Jr. and his wife Lee of Quincy,...
Francis E. Hogan
Mar 23, 2021
Francis E. Hogan of Weymouth, died March 23, 2021.
Frank was born and raised in Dorchester (OFD) and has lived in Weymouth for over 50 years. He graduated from Boston College High School Class of 1946 and went on to proudly serve in the US Army at the end of WWII. He worked as a construction engineer for Polaroid...
Antonino “Tony” Taverna
Mar 22, 2021
Taverna, Antonino “Tony” of Braintree, formerly of South Boston passed away March 22, 2021 after a long illness. Tony was born in Riesi, Italy to the late Francesco and Laura Taverna. Tony was a proud United States Army Vietnam era veteran. After immigrating to the United States he became a life-long resident of South Boston, later moving to Braintree in...
William P. “Paul” Joyce
Mar 22, 2021
William P. “Paul” “Bill” Joyce of Quincy, passed away on March 22, 2021. The beloved husband of 60 years to the late Lucy L. (Burnett) Joyce . Loving father of Paul Joyce of Jamaica Plain, Stephen Joyce, Sr. of Quincy and the late Laura Kobosky of Randolph. Much loved Father -in-law to the late Theresa Joyce and Marcus Kobosky. Devoted...
Nasrin Massah
Mar 21, 2021
TO VIEW PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE CLICK THE “VIEW PHOTOS” ICON ABOVE
Massah, Nasrin of Brighton, died March 21, 2021.
Nasrin was born December 1961, the sixth girl in the family, she was very smart, hard working with lots of dreams and ambitions.
After high school, she left her home country in the search of a better life. She went to Canada,...
Marie T. Brennan
Mar 21, 2021
Brennan, Marie T. (Hardy) of Weymouth, died suddenly on March 21, 2021.
Marie was a talented artist who saw beauty in everything. She was an antique collector and had many hobbies, including; art, fashion, and interior design. Marie will be remembered for her sense of humor and her smile that could light up a room. Her main passion in life...