Obituaries

Apr 4, 2020

Apr 4, 2020

Perreault, Roland R. of Boston, passed away April 4, 2020 with the love of his life Sherry by his side.

Roland adored his partner Sherry since they met in 1981. He was an avid fisherman and loved participating in the Martha’s Vineyard Bass and Bluefish Derby with Sherry for 35 years and boating on the Cape Cod canal. He owned...

Apr 4, 2020

John Patrick Dignan of Weymouth died unexpectedly at his home on April 4, 2020.

John grew up on House Rock Road in East Weymouth as the youngest of four brothers. He graduated from Weymouth Vocational Technical High School and spent over 30 years as a glazier with Local 1044. He was an incredibly hard worker who provided for and deeply...

Apr 4, 2020

Maureen C. (Chisholm) Shaw, of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth and Hyde Park, died April 4, 2020.

Maureen enjoying traveling the world with her family, summers on Cape Cod and family dinners and dancing at her favorite restaurant, Chapin’s. Until it was no longer possible, she enthusiastically participated in bowling leagues in Weymouth and Abington. She had a special love for...

Apr 4, 2020

George Trombley, 82, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

George is survived by his first wife Patricia Trombley and their children: Jaqueline Trombley-Hayes and husband Donald Hayes of Clearwater, FL, Kathleen McNally and her husband Stephen McNally of Weymouth, MA, Mary Trombley of Nashua, NH, Deborah Grueter and her husband Kurt Grueter of Foxborough, MA, Michael...

Apr 3, 2020

Daniel M. Dewey, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was 76. 

Born in Everett, he was a son of the late Judge George Dewey and Catherine (Murdock) Dewey. Dan was raised in Marlboro, and was a graduate of Marian High School in Framingham. Mr. Dewey was a United States Marine Corps. Sergeant,...

Apr 3, 2020

William H. Coates, of Braintree, died April 3, 2020 at the age of 90.

William worked at the Quincy Shipyard for 34 years.  He Started in the boiler shop alongside his dad and worked his way to Loftsman and later teacher for the Fore River Apprentice School. He was also a member of local 7 and the Fore River Long...

Apr 3, 2020

Canavan, Patricia A. (LaChance) of Weymouth, passed away on April 3, 2020. Patricia was born in Roxbury and grew up in the Houghs Neck section of Quincy. She worked for many years as a medical coding specialist for the Dorchester House health center and New England Medical Center. Patricia’s grandchildren were the light of her life and she enjoyed spending...

Apr 3, 2020

Keating, Richard P. “Dicky” of Hull, died April 3, 2020. 

Dicky loved his family, friends, and having fun. He enjoyed going to the beach and joking around. Dicky worked for the Mass. Highway Department for over 20 years.  He was an outgoing and friendly man who was the life of the party and will be greatly missed by all...

Apr 2, 2020

Walsh, Mary C.  “Maureen”  (O’Driscoll) of Hingham, died April 2, 2020.  She was 88.

The beloved wife of the late John J. “Seano” Walsh. Cherished mother of  Sean Walsh and his wife Tracy of Braintree and his twin the late  Jimmy Walsh, Maureen Coppinger and her husband Timothy of Bantry, Ireland, Kevin Walsh, Ann Duarte and her husband Tony of...

Apr 2, 2020

Mary E. Mandeville, of North Weymouth, died April 2, 2020.

Mary was born and raised in Weymouth. She worked for Harvard Pilgrim Heath Care for 22 years. She enjoyed playing solitaire and trivial pursuit, watching Jeopardy and working on her needlepoint. Family was the foundation of her happiness and she could often be found facetiming with loved ones living at...

Apr 1, 2020

Maureen A. (O’Brien) Vesey 79, of Hingham, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the cherished wife of 50 years to Richard Vesey, and beloved mother of Beth Plunkett and her husband J.P. of Milton, Jen Mann and her husband John of Hingham, Nicky Baxter and her husband George of...

Apr 1, 2020

Geraldine Patricia Martell (Mahony), of N Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, passed away on April 1, 2020, at the age of 78, surrounded by her devoted family. Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Robert E. Martell. Gerri was a loving mother to her daughter Susan Hannan, and her husband Christopher of Weymouth, her sons Robert Martell, and his wife...

Mar 31, 2020

Mar 30, 2020

Donna LaPenna (Iacovelli) passed away at her home after recent health issues March 30, 2020.

Donna was loved by so many. She loved to cook, sew, shop, take road trips, especially to Florida, watch crime shows, and be with her family, particularly her grandchildren. She always looked forward to her lunch dates with her school friends. Donna was always the...

Mar 30, 2020

William Edwin “Ed” Lambert Jr., a life-long resident of Quincy, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was 78.

Born and raised in Quincy, he was the son of the late William E. and Mary A. (Pitts) Lambert. He was the beloved husband of Theresa A. (Chetwynd) Lambert, with whom he shared...

Mar 29, 2020

Steele, Richard J. of Weymouth, died March 29, 2020 at the age of 82.

Richard “Dick” was born in Boston to the late Anne and James Steele. He graduated from Brookline High School and Northeastern University. Dick worked for Weymouth Public Schools from 1961 to 1998 first as a teacher, and then as a principal. He was the beloved...

Mar 29, 2020

Ryan, William J. of Quincy, died March 29, 2020.

Bill was born in Boston, the beloved son of Cornelius and Catherine Mary Ryan. He was a graduate of English High School and Mass. Bay Community College.

He served in the US Navy during WWII Sept. 1942 to Dec. 1945. He was in the Battle of Peleliu and Guadalcanal. He received...

Mar 29, 2020

Geoffrey A. Watt, of Hanover, was welcomed into God’s loving embrace on March 29, 2020 after a difficult struggle with substance use disorder. Born June 23, 1991, Geoffrey is the son of Lawrence J. Watt and Judith A. Kelly of Hanover. Geoffrey leaves behind his sister Caitlin K. Watt of California, and brother Christopher L. Watt of Cambridge. Geoffrey’s family...

Mar 29, 2020

SERVICES WILL BE AT A LATER DATE Michael F. Hopkins of Quincy, died suddenly on March 29, 2020 at the age of 60, one day shy of his 61st birthday.

Mike worked as a driver for Fallon Ambulance and was a past Exalted Ruler at the Weymouth-Braintree Lodge of Elks #2232. Mike enjoyed fishing, bowling and was an avid Patriots...