Obituaries

Nov 23, 2019

Rosaleen M. Butterly, of Quincy went home to the Lord November 23, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late James and Rosanna (May) Butterly.

Born in Dublin, Ireland September 4th, 1928 Rosaleen spent her younger years traveling. She came to the United States in the early 1950’s and eventually called Massachusetts home.

Rosaleen worked for many years as a buyer for...

Nov 23, 2019

Mary J. (Oakes) Ford 88 of Quincy, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday November 23, 2019.  

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Ford) Oakes.  Mary was raised in Dorchester, and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Roxbury.  She worked for many years for the New England Telephone Co.  Mary...

Nov 22, 2019

Margaret A. “Peggy” Joyce of Weymouth, died November 22, 2019 at the age of 84.

Peggy grew up in South Boston. She and her devoted husband Coleman “Joe” raised their family in Weymouth and were happily married for over 62 years. She enjoyed spending winters in Florida and was a regular at Disney and the other Orlando parks. Peggy’s family...

Nov 20, 2019

Robert P. “Bo” Lyons of Whitman, formerly of North Quincy, passed away surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren on November 20, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Born in North Quincy on December 15th, 1934, he was the loving son of Michael P. Lyons and Barbara (Joyce) Lyons and brother of Julia (Lyons) O’Hara of Weymouth and the...

Nov 20, 2019

Dorothy E. McCaffrey, of Milton and formerly of West Yarmouth, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the John Adams Healthcare Center in Quincy. She was 98.

Born and raised in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Amet) Cain. Dorothy graduated from the North Quincy High School in 1939. She adored her children and...

Nov 20, 2019

Barbara Helen (Curran) Knox 68, of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday November 20, 2019.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Peter John Curran, and Lillian Barbara (Curran).  Barbara was raised in South Boston and was a 1969 graduate of South Boston High School.  She worked for several years as a home health...

Nov 19, 2019

Pauline C. (Tully) Bolger, of Boston, age 101, died on November 19, 2019.  The beloved wife of 60 years to the late Vincent A Bolger. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Pauline was a 1936 Quincy High School graduate of Quincy Public Schools system. She entered the United States Navy in 1943 serving in W.W.II  with her brothers Arthur...

Nov 19, 2019

Wadsy was a well respected member of the towing community and was proud of what he did. He worked for many companies through the years as a tow truck operator and mechanic, which he learned from his father. He could often be found working on cars in his spare time and also was an award winning tow truck rodeo participant.

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Nov 19, 2019

Keenan, Walter “Wally” of Weymouth, died November 19, 2019.  

Devoted brother of Jane Sinkus of Weymouth, Charles Keenan and his wife Roseanne of Bridgewater, Edie Keenan of Weymouth and Louise Conroy of Bridgewater.  Caring son of the late John and Mary Keenan.  Loving and dear friend of Laura Lunsford Carrick of NC.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews...

Nov 19, 2019

Mary L. (Hurley) Milano of Weymouth, died November 19, 2019 at the age of 89.  

Beloved wife of 64 years to Vincent J. Milano of Weymouth.  Loving mother of  Nancy Milano-Foley and her husband Charles of Mashpee, Vincent J. Milano, Jr. and his wife Linda of Mashpee, Paul Milano and his wife Lisa of Merrimack, New Hampshire and Brian...

Nov 18, 2019

Nov 18, 2019

George T. Hughes, 89 of Quincy and Bonita Springs FL passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 18, 2019. 

Born in Boston, Mr. Hughes entered the Navy in June of 1948 and proudly served until his honorable discharge in 1952. 

George was the beloved husband of the late Maureen Helen (Costello) Hughes, and the devoted...

Nov 18, 2019

Mary E. Glennon Warren of Pembroke, formerly of Quincy originally from Dorchester,  died November 18, 2019.  She was 58. The beloved wife of 28 years to Thomas A. Warren, Jr. of Pembroke. Devoted mother of Thomas A. Warren, III of Waltham and Christopher J. Warren of Belmont. Cherished daughter of Bridie ( Kelleher) Glennon and the late William Glennon. Loving...

Nov 17, 2019

Long, Virginia M. (Kelly) – In her ninety-sixth year, Virginia entered Eternal Life on November 17th. Originally from Dorchester; she spent the last fifty years residing in Hingham. 

She was predeceased by her loving spouse of sixty-eight years, George E. Long. She was the cherished mother of Victoria Long Donovan and her spouse George of Quincy and Maureen Long...

Nov 16, 2019

John F. McMorrow died suddenly on November 16, 2019 in Englewood, Florida at the age of 78. Born in Boston, Jack grew up in West Roxbury and summered in Hull, Massachusetts. He attended Boston Latin and St. Sebastian’s School, Class of 1959, received a BA/BS Finance Boston College 1963, and earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Jack’s...

Nov 16, 2019

Struzik, Loretta J. (Currivan) of Wollaston, died November 16, 2019.

Daughter of the late Thomas and Sadie Currivan. Beloved wife of the late Alfred M. Struzik. Loving mother of Mick Struzik and his wife Susan of Squantum, Joe Struzik of Norton, and Tom Struzik and his wife Kristen of Bridgewater. Doting Nana of Michael, Matthew, Lauren, Jonathan, Sarah, Benjamin, Ella,...

Nov 16, 2019

Weldon (Don) P. Benjamin of Hingham passed away at home on November 16, 2019 at the age of 86. Don courageously battled Alzheimer’s.

Don is predeceased by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Louis B. Benjamin, twin children Timothy and Thomas, and his grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Benjamin. Don is survived by his loving wife Katharine “Katie” Ford Benjamin of 59...

Nov 15, 2019

Edward L. O’Brien, 79, of Weymouth (formerly of Duxbury, Brockton and Jamaica Plain), died November 15, 2019. Edward proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to work at Rockland Trust Company for 35 years, retiring in 2005 as First Vice President. He was an avid sailor and happiest when captaining his beloved trawler, O’Tug. He was a...

Nov 15, 2019

Michael F. Duffy of Quincy died November 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. The beloved husband of 55 years to Mary C. (Gately) Duffy of Quincy, devoted father of Marie and her husband Kevin White of Braintree, David and his wife Karen Duffy of Weymouth, Kevin Duffy of Quincy, Katherine Duffy and her husband Chris Walker of Quincy, and Michael...

Nov 14, 2019

MacDonald, Catherine J. (Gillan) “Kit” of Weymouth, died November 14, 2019 at the age of 94.  

Beloved wife of the late Hugh “Biff” MacDonald.  Loving mother of late Jerome “Jerry” MacDonald.  Devoted daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Handrahan) Gillan.   Caring sister of Sister Gertrude Gillan, CSM of PEI, Ann Fitzpatrick and her husband Lenny of PEI, Mary...