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Timothy Becker Gassert
Dec 15, 2019
Timothy Becker Gassert, 60, of Hingham, Massachusetts and Wilmette, Illinois, passed away while surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 15th. The last few weeks and days were filled with family, friends, music and keeping up with the politics of the day.
Tim is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (nee Potter), of 38 years; daughters Maureen (Patrick) Lamb, Katie...
Joan M. (Stidstone) Frolick
Dec 14, 2019
Joan Marie (Stidstone) Frolick of Athol, formerly of Hingham died December 14, 2019. The beloved wife of 45 years to James C. Frolick of Athol. Loving mother of Joseph Frolick and his wife Laura of TX. Stepmother of Tanya Frolick of TX and Rory James Frolick and his wife Terri of Washington. Beloved daughter of the late Wilfred “Spud” and...
Philip J. O’Neil
Dec 14, 2019
O’Neil, Philip J., 91, of Squantum passed away on December 14, 2019 following a brief illness. Mr. O’Neil was an educator for 38 years and retired as principal of the Hanover Middle School in 1993.
Mr. O’Neil was born in Boston, lived in North Quincy and Squantum most of his life. He was educated in the Quincy Public Schools and...
Lawrence M. Curtin, Sr.
Dec 14, 2019
Curtin, Lawrence M., Sr. “Larry” of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died December 14, 2019. Larry was born in Quincy to the late David and Cecelia Curtin. He graduated in 1950 from Quincy High School, where he excelled in football as the left tight end. Larry was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War and at the time...
Marie I. Bradley
Dec 14, 2019
Bradley, Marie I. (Mitchell) of Hull, died unexpectedly on Saturday December 14, 2019, she was 59.
The beloved mother of Joseph Mitchell Bradley of Hanover. Cherished daughter of William “Bill” Mitchell of Hull and the late Irene (Dunphy) Mitchell. Loving sister Betty Ann Doherty and her husband Wayne of Whitman, Kathy Mitchell and Jack Mitchell and his wife Leigh all...
Edward A. “Ed” Acorn
Dec 13, 2019
Acorn, Edward A. Ed of Weymouth, died December 13, 2019.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Agnes Acorn, his sister Elaine Schlegal, and his granddaughter Nicole Henning. Ed was the beloved husband of Maureen Acorn, father of Troy Gaudino of South Carolina and Kimberly O’Brien of Attleboro, Ma. He had 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Ed...
Mildred C. (Horner) Johnson
Dec 12, 2019
Mildred “Millie” C (Horner) Johnson of North Quincy passed into eternal life on December 12, 2019 at the age of 90.
Millie, the daughter of the late Thomas and Rachel (Marcus) Horner, entered into life on September 4, 1929. Millie’s loving husband Ken predeceased her, passing two years ago. Millie and Ken enjoyed 63 years of marriage.
Millie leaves...
Michael John Kearney
Dec 12, 2019
Michael John Kearney of Weymouth, age 94, died peacefully on December 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Michael grew up in Co. Roscommon Ireland and worked as a letter carrier before emigrating to Boston in 1949. He served in Germany for the US Army during the Korean War and was a bartender in Quincy for many years. He moved...
Marjorie Ann Morrissey
Dec 12, 2019
Marjorie Ann (Moore) Morrissey of Quincy died December 12, 2019.
Marjorie was proud to be a homemaker caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved to travel, to dance, to sew, to knit, and over the past several years she knitted over 250 “Hats for Sailors.” She could often be seen at rinks, fields, auditoriums throughout the area cheering...
Richard J. Mooney
Dec 12, 2019
Mooney, Richard J. of Weymouth, died December 12, 2019.
Loving father of John M. Mooney of Quincy and late Richard A. Mooney. Cherished grandfather of Hunter and Addison Mooney of Taunton. Caring brother of Anne L. DeMarco and her husband Michael of Abington and Gail Rossi and her husband Richard of Pembroke. Dear friend of Nancy and Steve Shaw...
Bernadette Messina Manning
Dec 11, 2019
Bernadette Messina Manning, of South Boston, died peacefully at home on December 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Lee J. Manning Jr., loving sister to Lauretta A. Gill of Quincy and the late Ida Messina, Alfred Messina, Harry Messina and Joseph Messina. She is also survived by many devoted nieces and...
Frank M. Corte
Dec 11, 2019
Corte, Frank M. of Braintree, formerly of Somerville, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in the loving presence of his wife.
Beloved husband of Susan Corte of Braintree. Father of Angela Corte of ME and the late Frank M. Corte, Jr. Also survived by a sister, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Frank will be remembered for his wonderful sense of...
John Henry Travers
Dec 11, 2019
John Henry Travers, of Quincy, formerly of Hingham died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. He was 73.
Born in Weymouth, he was raised in Hingham and was the son of the late John H. and Anne (Regan) Travers and attended local schools. John graduated from Hingham High School with the Class...
Cynthia Mcdonough
Dec 9, 2019
McDonough, Cynthia of Brattleboro, VT, formerly Quincy, died December 9, 2019.
Cherished daughter of Marie (Joy) Peroni and the late George H. McDonough. Loving sister of Les McDonough and her husband Richard Purtle of Shelburn Falls and Pamela Donovan and her husband Dennis and their daughter Jillian of Abington. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends...
Charlene “Chazy” Dowaliby
Dec 9, 2019
Chazy Dowaliby, retired executive editor of The Patriot Ledger in Quincy and The Enterprise of Brockton, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was 69 and had been living in Newbury after many years in Quincy.
Her first newspaper stint was at the Eagle Tribune in Lawrence, her hometown. Among more...
John Princiotto
Dec 9, 2019
John Princiotto, 87 a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away at his home on Monday December 9, 2019.
John was the beloved husband of 62 years of Katherine (Nemet)(Kelley) of Quincy, and the son of the late Tindaro “Tom” Princiotta and Frances Concetta (Mollica). John joined the United States Marine Corps in 1952. He served in the Military Police, in...
Philomena M. Ritchie
Dec 9, 2019
Ritchie, Philomena M. “Phyllis” (Noviello) of Quincy, passed away with her family by her side on December 9, 2019. She was 92. Philomena grew up in Roxbury, later moving to Quincy and Weymouth. She worked for many years as a Corsetiere at Lady Grace in Pembroke, Braintree and Quincy. Philomena adored her family and loved spending time with them. She...
Lorraine M. Quinn
Dec 9, 2019
Quinn, Lorraine M. (McInnis) of Squantum, originally South Boston, died December 9, 2019.
Lorraine adored her family and was so proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anyone she talked to would get the latest news on their accomplishments. She loved to dance, sing, and also travel, especially to St. Petersburg, FL to visit her sister. Lorraine was born and...
Mary L. Clarke
Dec 7, 2019
Mary L. (Caron) Clarke of North Weymouth, passed away on December 7, 2019 at the age of 89.
She was the wife of the late Theodore G. Clarke. Loving mother of Philip G. D’Entremont and his wife Jaime of Longmeadow. Grandmother of Alecia, Nathan and Miles D’Entremont. Aunt of Dena Cerullo.
Services were private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in...
Joseph V. Hunnefeld
Dec 7, 2019
Joseph V. Hunnefeld, 87 of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 7, 2019.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Geraci) Hunnefeld. Joseph was a 1951 graduate of Boston Trade High School for Boys, and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Wentworth Institute in 1958. After serving a term in the...
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