Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

Gina Gervasi Johnson of Weymouth, passed away March 22, 2019.

Gina was born in Boston to the late M. Loretta and Joseph Gervasi. She graduated from St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester and also worked as a residential staff manager for many years at the Carolina Hill Shelter in Marshfield.

Beloved wife of Richard W. Johnson of Weymouth. Loving mother...

Mar 21, 2019

Connolly, John G. of Weymouth, passed away at home March 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

John grew up in Toureen County Galway, Ireland and has lived in Weymouth for over 30 years.  

Beloved husband of 54 years to Peggy (Foye) Connolly of Weymouth. Devoted father of John Connolly, Noreen Flanagan and her husband James, Kathleen Flaherty and...

Mar 19, 2019

Garrity, Ann M. (Pignato) of Weymouth, Massachusetts deceased on March 19, 2019.

Per Ann’s request, there will be no services but a Memorial Mass will be held for her on Sunday April 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth Landing, 9:30 A.M.

Ann was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

Mar 19, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Vincent Tobin Jr., died after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma, in Hingham on March 19 at the age of 60. ​Larry’s final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Larry had touched in so many ways.

Larry is survived by his son Bailey Lawrence Tobin, daughter Beverly Mary Tobin, of Weymouth; siblings, Michael Tobin of...

Mar 19, 2019

Carey, Matthew J. “Matty” of Weymouth, passed away March 19, 2019.

Matt was born in Quincy and grew up in Weymouth. He graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and attended Massasoit Community College. Matt was also a former member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3. He was an amazing artist and enjoyed drawing and tattooing. Matt’s family...

Mar 19, 2019

Jodi Lee Mullins of South Boston, died March 19, 2019, surrounded by her family to the end. The beloved daughter of Janet P. (Erikson) Mullins of Quincy and the late John  “Jack” T. Mullins. Cherished mother of William Mullins of South Boston.  Partner of  Gregory Curtis of South Boston. Loving sister of Jennifer Keane and her husband Thomas of Quincy....

Mar 19, 2019

Jean R. (Caputi) Leavitt of Plymouth, formerly of Port Orange, FL and Hingham, died March 19, 2019 at the age of 80.

Jean grew up in Haverhill where she was a former “Miss Haverhill”. She was a breast cancer survivor for 23 years and founded several support groups for cancer survivors and cancer care patients in both Florida and Massachusetts....

Mar 19, 2019

Daniel J. Leonard of Pembroke died suddenly at home on Tuesday March 19th, 2019 from complications of throat cancer.

He was a son of the late Daniel & Claire Lorraine (Morrissey) Leonard of North Quincy. Devoted husband of Nancy (Lyman) Leonard. Beloved father of Adam (Denielle) Boisvert of Pembroke, Desiree (Kee) Boisvert of Pembroke, Ashleigh (Michael) Tierney of Taunton, Jessica...

Mar 18, 2019

Timothy J. Cleary, of Quincy passed away in his home on Monday, March 18th, 2019.

Tim was the son of the late Lawrence J. and the late Catherine T. (Curran) Cleary, born in Boston in 1956. He attended local schools and graduated in the Class of 1974 from North Quincy High School. He continued to cheer for the Red...

Mar 18, 2019

Robert F. Bent of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, died March 18, 2019. Bob proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He enjoyed woodworking and loved to travel by land, sea and air. He was happiest when involved in the lives of each generation of his family and loved to be at any and all family gatherings. 

Beloved husband...

Mar 18, 2019

BEHM, Virginia A. (Nicholson) at age 86, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019.

Recently of Milton, “Ginny” was born in North Quincy, the youngest of seven children of the late James and Bertha Nicholson.  A 1950 graduate of North Quincy High School, she enjoyed a career in the insurance and banking fields.  She was devoted to family, and...

Mar 17, 2019

Mar 17, 2019

Margaret A. “Peggy” Schneider of Rockland, formerly of South Weymouth, died March 17, 2019.

Peggy was a kind and witty woman who loved being around people, especially her family. She enjoyed bingo and playing cards. She will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.  

Beloved daughter of the late William and Evelyn Schneider. Loving...

Mar 17, 2019

Arthur J. Thornton of Duxbury, formerly of South Weymouth and Delray Beach, FL, passed away on March 17, 2019. He was 95.

Arthur was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late James A. and Theresa (Gearns) Thornton. He worked for many years for Nixdorf Computer Company until his retirement. Arthur enjoyed golfing, fishing, trains, and was an...

Mar 17, 2019

Marilyn (Hurley) Duffy of Braintree passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2019.

Born and raised in Dorchester, she graduated from Jeremiah Burke High School and later, while raising her family, she pursued a college degree and graduated from Quincy Jr. College. She moved to Braintree in 1965 to raise her family. Marilyn had a...

Mar 15, 2019

Deborah A. (Mahoney) Lasis of Weymouth, formerly of Milton, died peacefully at home on March 15, 2019.

Deborah worked for many years in food service including the Milton School System and Stop & Shop in Hingham. Her family was the focus of her life and she cherished her role as a grandmother.

She was the daughter of the late Mary...

Mar 14, 2019

Doris T. Keefe (Bibeault) of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 14, 2019 at the age of 92.

Doris enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at their special events; especially at her Valentine’s Day birthday. She always showed such strength and determination in everything she did. Doris will be greatly missed by...

Mar 14, 2019

Craig Stark of Braintree, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2019.

Born in Weymouth, son of Carl R. Stark and the late Dianne J. Stark of Marshfield, he was 46 years old. A 1991 graduate of Weymouth High School, he lived in Weymouth before moving to Braintree where he has lived in for the past nineteen years. Craig was a...

Mar 13, 2019

Richard Holmes  of  Quincy , died unexpectedly on March 13, 2019.  Son of the the late  John and Dorothy Holmes. Brother of  Peter Holmes and his wife Patricia of Naples, FL and Hull, MA and John Holmes and his wife Ginny of Braintree. Richard is also survived by nephews Michael and James both of Pembroke, Joseph of Bedford, Brian of...

Mar 13, 2019

Mary A. (Tompkins) Donovan, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was 84.

Born on September 15, 1934, she was raised in Arlington and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (O’Keefe) Tompkins.

Mary worked as a Customer Service Representative in the telecommunications industry. She enjoyed her work and...