Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Meade, William A. (Bill), lifelong resident of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family, March 21, 2020. Bill was born in Boston to the late John and Stella (Johnston) Meade. He graduated from Weymouth High School in 1956 and then became a dedicated, hardworking Journeyman Electrician and proud member of IBEW Local 103 for the next 64 years....

Mar 20, 2020

Rocco DeVito, of Hingham, passed away on Friday March 20, 2020.

Born in Amaroni Catanzaro, Italy he was a son of the late Giuseppe DeVito, and Lucia (Sergi). Rocco was raised and educated in Italy, and later lived in Switzerland for 12 years prior to emigrating with his young family to the United States. He was a mason, and worked...

Mar 19, 2020

Bailey, Barbara A. (McDonough) of Dorchester, passed March 19, 2020.

Barbara was born and raised in Dorchester and was a fixture at neighborhood events, fundraisers, and political rallies.  Born in 1937, she was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy High School.  She was an employee and supervisor at New England Telephone, NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, Verizon and AT&T for over 40...

Mar 19, 2020

Helen M. Bevacqua of Quincy, died March 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease . The beloved mother of Jason M. Bevacqua and his partner Cynthia Johnson both of Quincy. Cherished daughter of Marie J. (Whalen) Bevacqua of Quincy and the late Edward Bevacqua. Grandmother of Hailey and Derek both of Quincy.  Helen is also survived by many...

Mar 19, 2020

Thompson, William J. “Uncle Billy”, longtime Weymouth resident, died March 19, 2020. Bill was born in Cambridge to the late James and Henrietta Thompson. He grew up in South Boston and was a 1962 graduate of South Boston High School. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He retired from Polaroid after 35 years in 1998 as a...

Mar 19, 2020

B. Jean (Bjorkman) Coyle, of Weymouth, formerly of East Braintree, died March 19, 2020. She was 86.

Jean worked for many years at Bjorkman Industrial Power in Weymouth. She enjoyed cookouts, clambakes, Sunday “communions”, crossword puzzles, crocheting, and above all else, spending time with family. She also loved dining out at Bobby Hackett’s, Maria’s and Alfredo’s with her husband, sister,...

Mar 18, 2020

Mar 17, 2020

Kathleen P. (Blaisdell) MacKinnon, of Weymouth, died March 18, 2020.

Kathy was talented at many crafts whether it was baking elaborate birthday cakes for her family, crocheting beautiful sweaters for her grandchildren or designing lovely holiday centerpieces. She even had her own cake business in her early years and a successful career in housing. She loved holidays, birthdays, decorating and...

Mar 17, 2020

Mujica, Denise (Castonia) of Concord, formerly residing in Squantum and Rockland, died March 17, 2020.

Denise adored her family, especially her granddaughter Allegra. She raised her children in Squantum before moving to Rockland. She was a graduate of Bridgewater State with a degree in communications. Denise was active in Squantum Women’s Club and a long-standing volunteer with the Boston Symphony...

Mar 17, 2020

Wayne P. Byrne, age 71, of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died March 17, 2020.

Wayne loved cars and worked in auto body for most of life. He was devoted to his family, took pride in caring for his home and loved to relax in the pool. He had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed making people laugh. 

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Mar 17, 2020

Lynch, Brian D. of Rockland, died March 17, 2020. 

Brian was a United States Army National Guard Veteran who proudly served during the Gulf War.  He worked as a processor for Bank of America for many years, as well as cared for his mother during her illness.  Brian was known for his creative dance moves and always being the...

Mar 17, 2020

Lymberopoulos, Giannoula (Dionisopoulos) of Quincy, died March 17, 2020.  

Giannoula came to the US in 1971 from Athens, Greece. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed cooking, baking, and had all of the skills and techniques that she learned from back home. She worked as a tailor for Clothes Clinic in Braintree right up until she became ill....

Mar 15, 2020

Smith, Philip A. “Phil” of Weymouth, died March 15, 2020. Philip was born in Stoneham to Ruth Smith of Medford and the late Cecil Howard Smith. He grew up in Medford and attended Malden Catholic High School, later earning his Bachelors Degree from Northeastern University. Philip worked for many years for the commuter rail as a Lead Crew Dispatch. He...

Mar 15, 2020

Johnson, George E. of Hull, died March 15, 2020 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving children.

George loved his family and never forgot a birthday. He enjoyed playing slots, going on cruises, and bowling. He loved action movies and had a collection around that his grandchildren would enjoy as well. He enjoyed Friday night dinners with...

Mar 14, 2020

Sullivan, John R. “Sully” of Weymouth, died unexpectedly on March 14, 2020 while on vacation in the Caribbean.

Sully was a graduate of Weymouth High School, class of 1973.  He worked as a rigger at the Quincy Ship Yard and bartended for many years, eventually becoming the proprietor of Sully’s Sand Trap of Weymouth where he gained many enduring friendships. ...

Mar 13, 2020

Schiffmann, Robert J. of Hingham, MA, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on March 13, 2020 at the age of 92.

Bob was born in New Britain,CT and he grew up in Milton, MA. He graduated from Boston College High School and Boston College. He was immensely proud of his designation as a “Double Eagle.” Bob was also...

Mar 13, 2020

Mr. Larry A. Miller, of Hingham, MA, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on March 13, 2020.

Larry spent his career as a Technician and Orthotist at Boston O & P, founded by his father who invented the Boston Brace for Scoliosis. He always enjoyed building things, camping, boating, and fishing. Larry’s greatest joy in life was his...

Mar 13, 2020

Diane E. Towle of Weymouth, died March 13, 2020 after a brief illness at the age of 71.

Diane worked as a school bus driver for special needs students in Weymouth. She enjoyed swimming and volunteered teaching kids with special needs how to swim. She also volunteered at Braintree Rehabilitation and at Boston University with the physical therapy students. Diane...

Mar 13, 2020

Laureen M. Desharnais Reilly, 60

Laureen M. Desharnais Reilly of Quincy, Massachusetts was called home to the Lord Jesus Christ on March 13th, 2020, surrounded by her four dear sons and devoted husband. 

Laureen was born in Boston on December 26th, 1959 and was a proud 1977 graduate of Hull High School where she was a member of the...

Mar 13, 2020

Richard C. “Richie” Collins, longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday March 13, 2020.  

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Edward Collins and Winifred (Clarke).  Richie was a graduate of North Quincy High School and went on to a 44-year career with the Boston Gas Company.  He was a long standing member of...