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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Douglas R. Crowley
Mar 4, 2021
Our adored Douglas Crowley, 28, died unexpectedly at home March 4, 2021. He was sensitive, kind, brilliant, gregarious, and wickedly funny. He attended Hingham Public Schools and was deemed a National Merit Scholar based on his Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. Doug was a prodigious writer, always found carrying his handwritten journal. Since childhood, Doug was wise, well beyond his...
Doris L. Wheeling
Mar 4, 2021
Doris Lucille Wheeling (Brooks) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born August 5, 1929, in Franklin, PA where she met and married her late husband Richard L. Wheeling Sr., also of Franklin. Doris moved to Massachusetts in 1971 with her late husband and three youngest children to start their business, Energy Machinery...
David Mcconnell
Mar 3, 2021
McConnell, David of Wrentham, died March 3, 2021.
David was a long time resident of the Wrentham Developmental Center.
Beloved son of the late Paul F. McConnell and Martha McConnell (Slattery). Loving brother of Paul F. McConnell, Jr. of Naples,FL, Stephen McConnell of Portland, OR Mark McConnell and his wife Nancy of Braintree, Michael McConnell and his wife Jill...
Mary M. Costello
Mar 3, 2021
Mary M. Costello, of Whitman, March 3, 2021 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved daughter of Mary Lou (Moore) Costello of Weymouth and the late John M. Costello. Loving twin sister and best friend of the late Nancy Costello, Kathleen Costello and her longtime companion John of Abington, and Sheila McGaffigan and her husband John of...
Ronald B. Wight
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Ronald B. Wight, of Braintree passed away on March 3, 2021.
Ron worked for many years as an electrician for IBEW Local # 103. He always enjoyed reading, fishing, music, and was an avid New England Patriots fan. He was a proud United States Marine serving during the Vietnam War.
Beloved husband of the late Therese W. (Hooper).
Loving...
Shirley A. Denn
Mar 3, 2021
Denn, Shirley A. (Kelly) of Weymouth, died March 3, 2021. Shirley was born April 3, 1947 and raised in Boston to the late Francis and Anne Kelly. She worked for many years assisting people for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a data processing clerk. Shirley enjoyed every moment she spent with her grandkids, loved the beach, dancing and was always...
David W. Flanagan, Dmd
Mar 3, 2021
David Wilfred Flanagan, DMD, entered peacefully into Eternal Life on March 3, 2021 at the age of 83. Born in Boston on June 26, 1937, David was the oldest son of the late Howard and Irene (Boland) Flanagan. He was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School, Class of 1955. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree...
Gregory P. Peck
Mar 2, 2021
Peck, Gregory P. “Greg” of Weymouth, passed away March 2, 2021. Greg was born in Boston to the late Claude and Thelma Peck. He grew up in South Boston and later moved to South Weymouth. Greg was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Weymouth, and the University of Lowell. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served proudly...
Hugh T. Mcgowan
Mar 2, 2021
Hugh Thomas McGowan of Quincy, formerly of Somerville, passed unexpectedly on March 2, 2021 from underlying health conditions.
Beloved son of his late parents, Michael and Peggy McGowan of Ireland. Hugh is survived by his siblings Annemarie and her husband John Walsh of South Boston, Caroline McGowan of Boston, Mike and his wife, April McGowan of San Francisco and Peggy...
Sandra L. “Sandy” (Colby) Arnold
Mar 1, 2021
Sandra L. “Sandy” (Colby) Arnold of Conway, South Carolina, formerly of Whitman, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 75 on March 1, 2021.
Sandy was a Legal Secretary for over 25 years for WilmerHale in Boston. She was a fantastic cook and would often make delicious roast beef dinners with popovers for her family. She also...
Thomas J. Fallon
Mar 1, 2021
Thomas Joseph Fallon, died on March 1, 2021, after a period of declining health.
Tom was born in Rhinn, County Galway, Ireland in 1929. Son of the late Robert and Norah (Howley) Fallon. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Eileen (Cooley) Fallon, also of Galway, Ireland. He is survived by his loving son, Robert and his...
Mary D. Gallagher
Mar 1, 2021
Friends Old and New
Memories Mary wrote to share at her eulogy:
I graduated from Rosary Academy in Watertown. I loved deep sea fishing with my father and being with my wonderful girlfriends Pauline Zammitto and Josie Zanco in Waltham and the O’Malley sisters in Hough’s Neck.
I was on the North Quincy, Alley Cat and Koch Club bowling...
Elizabeth “Betty” Flynn
Mar 1, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” (Ardini) Flynn, 82, of Whitman, formerly of Brockton and Weymouth, died March 1, 2021.
Betty was passionate about helping others and spent a lot of her time volunteering. She was active at the Westgate Chapel as a volunteer, cook and member of the choir. She was known as the “Sunshine Lady” at Bourne Oaks and enjoyed time as...
Eleanor “Ellie” Scanlon
Feb 28, 2021
Eleanor M. “Ellie” (Manning) Scanlon, of Pembroke, formerly of South Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Ellie worked at Thayer Academy for over 20 years before retiring in 1994 and many of her coworkers became lifelong friends. She was a member of the Women’s Sodality at St. Francis Xavier in South Weymouth, the Wonderful Wacky Widows of...
Kathleen A. “Kay” Enos
Feb 28, 2021
Enos, Kathleen A. “Kay” (Egan) of East Weymouth, died February 28, 2021.
Kay was proud of her Irish Heritage and enjoyed listening to Irish music. She was an avid Boston Sports fan and a devoted hockey mom. Kay was a talented sewer and created magic out of a needle and thread. She will be remembered for her pure faith and...
Jane M. Hildenberger
Feb 28, 2021
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Hildenberger, Jane M. of Dorchester, died February 28, 2021 after a 40 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Jane adored her family, especially children. She was an artist, specifically watercolors, and painted a lot during her time at the Boston Home where she...
Patricia A. Barrows
Feb 28, 2021
Barrows, Patricia A. “Pat” (Murphy) of Quincy, passed away with her loving family in presence on February 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Bernard “Bernie” Barrows and devoted mom to Steven and Brian Barrows. Beloved daughter to Jack and Edna Murphy of North Weymouth where she grew up. Loved by her sisters Arlene (Ed) Romans and their families,...
Paul J. Kilgallen
Feb 28, 2021
Kilgallen, Paul of Abington, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on February 28, 2021. Paul was born and raised in Braintree to the late Francis and Marion Kilgallen. He attended Braintree High School and worked for many years as a small business owner of a residential floor cleaning service and later as a manager in the housekeeping department at...
Marilyn L. Getz
Feb 27, 2021
Marilyn L. Getz, of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died February 27, 2021. Marilyn had a long and successful career in manufacturing management. She was a talented painter, favoring landscapes and ocean scenes. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii and was always up for a party. She will be remembered as loving, generous and charitable. Marilyn will be deeply missed.
Beloved...
Ralph Braccia
Feb 27, 2021
Mr. Ralph Braccia, of Weymouth, died February 27, 2021.
Born and raised in Weymouth, Ralph retired from Coca Cola after many years of work. He was a member of the Sons of Italy in Weymouth as well as the South Shore Country Club in Hingham. Ralph was also a World War 11 veteran serving with the United States Army.
Beloved...