Obituaries

Feb 16, 2019

Mangone, George B. of Weymouth, formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully in his home on February 16, 2019.

He was the former owner of Town Industrial Supply in Weymouth. He also was a member of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks.

Beloved husband of Constance M. (Davidson) Mangone. Loving father of Steven Mangone of Weymouth, Annette Wright and Julie Kuhlman...

Feb 16, 2019

Mr. Robert J. Hartigan, of Plymouth, formerly of Charlestown, passed away on February 16, 2019.

Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Mulhern) Hartigan of Plymouth.

Loving father of  Robert Hartigan and Joe Hartigan both of Plymouth, and Kevin Hartigan of Lynnfield. Brother of  Richard Hartigan of S. Weymouth, Helen Centola of Somerville, and the late Margaret McCabe Hartigan, John Hartigan, and...

Feb 15, 2019

Mildred L. “Millie” McDonald (Cummings), age 92, of Hingham and formerly of Weymouth passed away peacefully the morning of February 15, 2019 in Hingham. The daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Cummings, Millie was born in Boston then raised and educated in Weymouth, also graduating from Emmanuel College and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. She married...

Feb 15, 2019

John J. “Jack” Saniuk, of Hull and formerly of South Weymouth, died suddenly at his home on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was 57.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and was the son of the late Michael S. and Helen A. (Kutzko) Saniuk. Jack graduated from Boston College High School with the Class of 1980. Jack continued...

Feb 15, 2019

Greta J. (Johnson) Falvey of Hull and Naples, FL (formerly of Hingham), passed peacefully February 15, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. Quick of Wit, Warm of Heart. Originally from Dorchester where she raised her family, Greta worked for the Gillette Company in South Boston for many years. She lived by the water most of her life and could...

Feb 15, 2019

Gerard L. “Jerry” “Butch” Delaney, of Quincy,  passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Beth Israel Milton Hospital Friday morning, February 15, 2019, he was 91.

Born in Hyde Park, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Delaney, and Margaret (Rooney).  Jerry was a United States Army Veteran, and worked for over 46 years for the...

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. Thomas F. Colantonio, of Whitman, passed away on February 13, 2019.

Tom worked for 5 years at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston in the HVAC Department. He was also a avid Patriots fan.

Beloved son of Dale Colantonio of Braintree and James Frost of Holbrook.

Fiance of Kathleen McCann of Whitman.

Loving father of Maddie and Logan Colantonio...

Feb 13, 2019

Glennon, William T. of North Weymouth, and recently Hingham, passed away February 13, 2019 at age 90, leaving these pages without one of their most loyal readers.

As the father of a large family, a US Army sergeant who served during the Korean Conflict, and an educator and administrator in the Boston Public Schools for 42 years, Bill devoted his...

Feb 12, 2019

Cochrane, Gary R. of Abington, formerly of Cape Coral, FL, died February 12, 2019. He was 52.

Gary proudly served in the US Army. He worked in wood flooring for many years and recently worked in restoration. He was an avid Patriots fan, enjoyed music and fitness and had a special love of animals, especially cats. In his early years...

Feb 12, 2019

Alexander K. Lam, a longtime of Quincy resident and formerly of Hong Kong, China, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was 75.

Born in Hong Kong, China, he was the son of the late Thomas and Theresa (Tang) Lam and attended local schools.

Alexander moved to the United States in...

Feb 12, 2019

Leo F. Runkal of Abington, formerly of South Boston, died February 12, 2019 at the age of 82.

Leo worked as a car shifter for the MBTA and previously served in the U.S. Army. He spent many days working out at Webb’s Fitness Center in Norwell and enjoyed traveling with his wife.

He was the beloved husband of the late...

Feb 12, 2019

Margaret A. (Driscoll) Hogaboom, formerly of Milton, originally from South Boston, died February 12, 2019 at the age of 79.

Peggy loved the outdoors, especially at the beach. She worked for Filene’s in Downtown Crossing for 35 years. She was also very active at St. Mary of the Hills Church and School in Milton, where she served in many roles,...

Feb 11, 2019

McTavish, Patrick J. “Jimmie” of Dorchester, formerly of Carna, Connemara, Co Galway Ireland, passed away peacefully in his home on February 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

He worked many years for the Boston Housing Authority until his retirement. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Craftsman Union Local # 3, the South Boston...

Feb 10, 2019

Welsh, Walter J. of Hanson, died February 10, 2019.

Walter was raised and educated in Dorchester and has lived in Hanson for many years. He proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He went on to have long successful careers with both Gillette and Brady Enterprises, where he was blessed with many friends. Walter was a...

Feb 10, 2019

Proctor, Dorothy R. (Estano) of Weymouth, passed away February 10, 2019.

She was born in Boston to the late Frederick and Minnie Estano. Dorothy worked for several years at Randys Manufacturing Company and MIS in Hingham where she retired. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, trips to the casinos and loved to read.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest Proctor. Loving...

Feb 10, 2019

Delmonico, Richard P. of Hull, died February 10, 2019.

Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Joan E. Delmonico. Loving father of Janet E. Delmonico of Hull, Richard P. Delmonico Jr. and his wife Mary of Hull, Ronald J. Delmonico and his wife Susan of Whitman, and Joanne Hughes and her husband Michael of Hull. Brother of Robert...

Feb 9, 2019

Ralph J. Pina of Quincy, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 9, 2019 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth following a brief illness, he was 81.

Born in Scituate, MA he was one of fifteen children of the late Antonio Vincente and Laura (Rose) Pina.  Ralph was a Construction Foreman for the B.H. Macomber Company, and a member of...

Feb 9, 2019

Louise A. (Horton) Ridge of Weymouth, a longtime Quincy resident died February 9, 2019.  The beloved wife of the late Francis Ridge. Loving mother of  Suzanne Ridge of Weymouth. Sister of the late Marjorie Mathews. Louise grew up in Quincy and lived her life there, in East Dennis, and on Longboat Key FL. She graduated from North Quincy High School...

Feb 8, 2019

Delahunt, Jean W. (Wynott) of Pocasett, passed away February 8, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family. Jean was born in NH to the late Wendell and Sarah Wynott. She attended Wellesley College earning her Bachelors Degree in Sociology. Jean worked many years as a stewardess for TWA. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, tennis, skiing, and spending time with her grandchildren who...

Feb 7, 2019