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Louis P. Varrasso
Jun 18, 2020
Louis P. Varrasso of Quincy, died June 18, 2020 at the age of 83.
Louie worked as a janitor for Quincy Medical Center for many years. He was pleasant and kind and enjoyed the company of people.
He was the loving brother of Carolann Schultz of Weymouth, Guido Varrasso of Hingham, Mary Gargano of Randolph, Eleanor Rainwater of KY, Augustine...
Margaret E. Callahan
Jun 18, 2020
Margaret E. (Kent) Callahan of Quincy, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020 after a lengthy illness. She was 80 years old.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Kent and Anna (Kilgallin). Margaret was the beloved wife of the late William J. Callahan, and the devoted mother of Elizabeth Harrington and her companion John...
Patrick Joseph “Pat” Carey
Jun 17, 2020
Patrick Joseph “Pat” Carey, of Quincy and formerly of Dorchester, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was 68.
Born in Boston on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Terence J. and Mary A. (O’Connor) Carey and attended Dorchester schools. Pat worked in the taxi industry for many years. He enjoyed his...
James G. Garner
Jun 17, 2020
James G. Garner of North Weymouth, died June 17, 2020.
James was employed as the Superintendent of Mechanical Maintenance for the MBTA for many years. Upon retirement from the MBTA he worked as a pipe fitter for Local #537. As a life long resident of Weymouth, James served his community through many roles and organizations, including Little League Baseball, High...
Jane C. (Sullivan) Kelly
Jun 17, 2020
Jane C. (Sullivan) Kelly, of Hingham, died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 89.
Born in Cohasset on September 6, 1930, she was raised in West Roxbury and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jane (McDonald) Sullivan. Jane graduated from the Roslindale High School...
Kathleen J. Doolin
Jun 17, 2020
Doolin, Kathleen J. (Heuvelmans) of Weymouth, died June 17, 2020 at the age of 95.
Kathleen grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School. In her earlier years, Kathleen enjoyed traveling, bowling and had a passion for reading. Her family was the center of her life and she cherished every minute with the ones she loved. ...
Robert E. Powers
Jun 17, 2020
Robert E. Powers, of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020.
Born in Boston on December 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph Powers and Mary (Cardarelli). Robert was the beloved husband of the late Theresa J. (McDonough) in a marriage that lasted over 65 years, and the devoted father of Steven Powers and his wife...
Robert M. “Bob” Fuller, Jr.
Jun 16, 2020
Robert M. Fuller, Jr “Bob” born on Feb 4, 1966 passed June 16, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Bob grew up in Weymouth. He had a larger than life personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met and lifted the spirits of those lucky enough to be in his presence.
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Gail Tarr
Jun 16, 2020
Gail Tarr, of Weymouth, died peacefully on June 16, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was happiest when spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed playing cards and had a special place in her heart for her cat Kitaya.
Beloved mother of Amanda Curtis of NV. Cherished daughter of the late Bill and Connie Tarr....
Leo W. Donovan
Jun 15, 2020
Leo W. Donovan of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Monday June 15, 2020 at the age of 80.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Charles T. Donovan and Nora H. (Sullivan). Leo was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Cafferty) Donovan of Quincy with whom he would have shared a 57th...
Paul B. Lawler
Jun 14, 2020
Paul B. Lawler of Venice, FL and Weymouth, MA, sadly passed away in Venice on June 14, 2020.
Paul was born in Waltham to James and Mary (Minton) Lawler. He attended St. Angela’s Parochial School in Mattapan and graduated from Don Bosco High School in East Boston where he excelled at basketball. He was an Army veteran during the Vietnam...
Myna Joy
Jun 14, 2020
Myna (Claffey) Joy of North Weymouth, died June 14, 2020 at the age of 81.
Myna was an avid boater, skier and enjoyed playing tennis. Her family was the center of her life.
She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Charlie Joy. Loving mother of Chuck Joy and Adrienne Micks. Sister of William Claffey and Penelope Pierce. Devoted...
Anne Marie Reed
Jun 13, 2020
Anne Marie Reed of Abington, formerly of Quincy, passed away at home, finding her peace on Saturday, June 13, 2020, the day after her 68th birthday.
Anne Marie was born in Quincy to Frank and Jennie Wainionpaa; growing up in the Finnish tradition at West Quincy Congregational Church in Quincy and Camp Clear in Carver. She graduated from Quincy High...
Joseph S. Chernicki
Jun 13, 2020
Joseph S. Chernicki, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died June 13, 2020.
Joe proudly served in the US Coast Guard, finishing his service at the Boston Light Station. He had a successful career as a skilled upholsterer. Joe enjoyed boating, tinkering with cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
Beloved husband of 60...
Margo Stang
Jun 12, 2020
Margo Stang, of Hull, passed away on June 12, 2020. She was 71 years of age.
She leaves her husband, Robert Haberstroh, her brother Michael Stang and his wife Elizabeth of California, her nephew Orion of California, and her niece Andrea of New Hampshire, and many friends and relatives spread across the world. She was pre-deceased by her mother Marian...
Paul F. Canavan
Jun 12, 2020
Paul F. Canavan, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully on June 12, 2020, surrounded by his family, including his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth “Betsy” A Canavan. Paul was born and raised in South Boston, one of six children, and was a proud 1957 graduate of South Boston High School. Following high school, Paul joined the United States...
Patrick “Paul” Mcgonagle
Jun 12, 2020
Patrick Paul McGonagle. 57, of Quincy, formerly of Malin Town Donegal, Ireland, passed away from a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 12th, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Beloved father of Ryan, Diarmuid, Erin McGonagle, and wife June(Ryan) McGonagle for 25 years, all in Quincy. Son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Gallagher) McGonagle. Brother of...
Sheryl H. Violette
Jun 12, 2020
Violette, Sheryl H. of Weymouth, 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2020. She was born and raised in Sharon, MA. She was the loving and devoted wife of Phil Violette for 23 years. Mother of Ariel Martin and her husband Chris and the late Scott Hendershot. Proud grandmother of Isla. She also leaves behind her siblings; Elliott, Steven, Lisa...
Patricia M. Raftery
Jun 10, 2020
Patricia Mary Raftery, 74, of Hull, MA, formerly of Mashpee, MA and Norwood, MA, died on June 10, 2020 after a progressive illness complicated by COVID-19.
Patricia “Trisha” was a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Born on February 2, 1946, she was the oldest daughter of Frank and Mary Raftery in a family of 10 children. Patricia attended St....
Joseph R. Downs
Jun 10, 2020
Joseph R. Downs of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died June 10, 2020. He was 91.
Joseph proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a loyal union man, working for General Motors for 44 years. He also served as a volunteer firefighter in Medford for many years. Joseph enjoyed relaxing, listening to his scanner and was...
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