Obituaries

Apr 9, 2020

Barbara J. (Dill) Cook, of Hingham, MA, passed away on Thursday, April  9, 2020 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Barbara was born in Concord, MA and raised in Gladstone, NJ.  She graduated with a degree in Economics from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.  Barbara began her career at the Transit Authority in New York City.  During this time,...

Apr 8, 2020

Neumeier, Jeanette (Matook) “Jean” of Weymouth, died April 8, 2020, at the age of 87, following a brief illness brought on by novel coronavirus. 

Beloved wife of 58 years to George Neumeier (predeceased). Devoted mother of Debra Neumeier of Weymouth, Paul Neumeier of Randolph, Edward Neumeier and his wife Debra of Marshfield, and predeceased by infant son James. Proud...

Apr 8, 2020

Margaret M. Farrenkopf, 92, passed away on April 8, 2020.  She was born on February 10, 1928, in Boston, but lived most of her life in beloved South Weymouth.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Irving B. Hunt and James Farrenkopf, and son, Richard Farrenkopf.  She is survived by her two daughters Kathleen Hunt (So. Weymouth) and Eleanor Langdon (West...

Apr 8, 2020

Mr. Abruzese, Louis R. Abruzese, Jr, of Halifax, died April 8, 2020. Lou was born in Weymouth and was a 1963 graduate of Weymouth High School. Following high school, Lou enlisted in the United States Marines. He was a Customer Service Rep for Cumberland Farms for many years. In his spare time, Lou enjoyed being a longtime scout master in...

Apr 8, 2020

Kevin R. MacDonald of Braintree, originally from South Boston, died April 8, 2020 at the age of 63 after battling Leukemia.

Kevin was an avid boxer and fought in the 1980 Golden Gloves. He also enjoyed working out and was a longtime member of the Bay Shore Gym in Braintree. He worked as a stagehand in Boston and was a...

Apr 7, 2020

Antonio Peter Colantonio, of North Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died April 7, 2020.

Antonio proudly served in the US Army and went on to have a long successful career as a carpenter with Local #33. He was an avid New England sports fan and a skilled gardener. He had a great smile and a joyful, infectious personality. He will be...

Apr 7, 2020

Ann O’Malley, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston and Dorchester, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Marian Manor Skilled Nursing Home in South Boston. She was 84.

Born in South Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and was the daughter of the late Coleman and Mary (Norton) O’Malley. Ann attended local schools and graduated from high school...

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. James P. Foley, of Weymouth, died April 7, 2020.

Jim was a dedicated 40 year employee of Stop and Shop Company.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Messina) Foley.

Loving father of  Meaghan Sternburg and her husband, David, of Hingham, and Ryan Foley of Atlanta, GA. Brother of Dennis Foley and his husband, Casey Moffatt, of Holbrook, the late...

Apr 6, 2020

Spillane, Geraldine M. (Black) “Geri” of Squantum, died April 6, 2020.  

Beloved wife of Paul E. Spillane of Quincy. Loving mother of Christopher P. Spillane and his wife Diana of Amherst, NH. Beloved grandmother of Joshua and Ryan Spillane. Daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth (Lynch) Black of South Boston. Sister of the late Betty A. Black...

Apr 6, 2020

Daniel J. O’Brien of South Boston, formerly of Weymouth died April 6, 2020 at the age of 82.

Dan worked as a custodian for the Weymouth School System for many years and also as the sexton at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain for 20 years. He was a die hard Red Sox fan.

Dan was the loving brother...

Apr 6, 2020

Sluhocki, Paula M. (Ryan) of Weymouth, born September 23, 1956 passed away April 6, 2020.

Paula was a woman with a big heart who always put others before herself.  She had an artistic flare and enjoyed drawing, knitting, decorating and crafting.  Paula had a love for cooking.  Her main passion in her life was her family, especially her 7 grandchildren...

Apr 6, 2020

Edward Francis Battos, youngest son of the late John, Sr. and Rita Battos of Dochester, scratched his last ticket Monday, April 6, 2020.

Though born in Roxbury, Ed grew up in Dorchester in St. Mark’s Parish, where he lived for 50 years before moving to Braintree. He graduated from Cathedral High School and Northeastern University and served in the Air...

Apr 6, 2020

Arthur Ellis, 88, of Weymouth died April 6, following a brief illness brought on by the novel coronavirus. He leaves his daughters, Catherine Ellis McDonald and her husband Francis of Wakefield, and Eileen Ellis Dumont and her husband Dennis of Weymouth Landing; his grandchildren Andrew Ellis McDonald of Brooklyn NY, Matthew Francis McDonald of Minneapolis MN, Lily Ellis Dumont and...

Apr 5, 2020

McKinnon, Ella A. (Anderson) of Hull, died at home on April 5, 2020 at age 96. Born in Quincy to the late John and Hulda Anderson, Ella graduated from North Quincy High School. She loved dancing and taught her beloved husband, Warren “Hop” McKinnon, the Swedish Polka while they were courting. Ella had a curious, fearless spirit and a deep...

Apr 5, 2020

Rachel O’Neill of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 5, 2020.

Born in Lisdangan Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland she was the daughter of the late John O’Neill and Maria (O’Sulliavn) O’Neill.  Rachel was a retired nurse.  Rachel is survived by extended family in Ireland.  A private graveside service is planned for a future date.

Family and friends may offer...

Apr 5, 2020

Gail (Finch) Smith of Raynham, formerly of Hanover and Norwalk, CA, died April 5, 2020 at the age of 78.

Gail will be remembered for her wonderful and self deprecating sense of humor. She was a kind soul who always put others before herself. Gail loved the movies and looked forward to her annual summer trip to Falmouth; where she...

Apr 5, 2020

On Sunday, April 5, 2020, Harriet (Titika) Fili passed away at the age of 87. 

A long time resident of Quincy, Harriet was born in Istanbul, Turkey and preceded in death by her late husband Sofianos Fili and parents Anna and Haralambos Tsouroukoglu of Istanbul Turkey. 

She is survived by her two daughters; Elizabeth (Fili) Chaisson with her...

Apr 5, 2020

McMAHON, Paul J., of Quincy, died unexpectedly at home on April 5, 2020. 

Paul and his family moved to Quincy from Randolph, MA when he was three years old. Paul graduated from North Quincy High School in 1979 and Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1983. He served in the Naval Reserves and retired from Sarnafil in Canton, MA. Paul was...

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...