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Rosemary L. Butler-Heartquist
Sep 22, 2018
Butler-Heartquist, Rosemary L. (Kasel) of Rockland, passed away September 22, 2018.
Rosemary was born in Iowa to the late Aloysius and Myrtle Kasel. She earned her Associates Degree in nursing at Mercy Hospital. She was a proud United States Navy veteran serving as an Ensign nurse during WWII. Rosemary enjoyed bowling, playing cards, solving crosswords and spending time with her...
Catherine A. Berlo
Sep 22, 2018
Catherine A. (Harrington) Berlo of Quincy, formerly of Hyde Park, died September 22, 2018.
Catherine was an active parishioner in St. Mary’s Church in Quincy. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the church choir. In the early years she took great pride in tending to her garden. Catherine was a devoted mother and was happiest surrounded by...
John E. Beaton
Sep 22, 2018
John E. Beaton of Weymouth, died September 22, 2018 after a long illness.
John was raised and educated in Boston and has lived in North Weymouth for over 50 years. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Northeastern University and earned a master’s degree in education from Boston State Teacher’s School. John worked...
Daniel Desmond Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Desmond announces his passing on Friday, September 21, 2018, one week before his 67th birthday. Dan passed away at home surrounded by the immense love of his wife and children.
A devoted husband, Dan leaves behind his wife of 38 years Mary (Stephens). Dan was also the proud father of...
Francis J. “Frank” Dicrasto
Sep 21, 2018
DiCrasto, Francis J. ”Frank” of Quincy, died September 21, 2018. Frank was a skilled carpenter who took great pride in the full renovation of his family home. He was an avid gardener, great cook and politics enthusiast. Frank loved to be around his family. He had a larger than life personality and loved a good debate. He will be missed. ...
Edward P. Fitzgerald
Sep 21, 2018
Fitzgerald, Edward P. “Eddie Fitz” of Squantum (North Quincy), formerly of South Boston, passed away on September 21, 2018.
Loving husband of Geraldine A. (Coyman) Fitzgerald. Devoted father of Scott A. Fitzgerald and his wife Shirley of Squantum and Donna M. (Fitzgerald) Hutchings of Squantum. Grandfather of Matthew S. Fitzgerald, Timothy E. Fitzgerald, Allison J. Fitzgerald, Ryan M. Hutchings,...
Betty Anne Stokes
Sep 20, 2018
Betty Anne (Levis) Stokes of Westwood, formerly of Philadelphia died on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at age 90.
Wife of the late Richard Stokes, she is survived by her daughter Ruthie Sides, son Dick, four grandchildren, and one great grandson and many nieces and nephews.
She was passionate in all activities, devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed dance, tennis,...
William M. “Bill” Lapsley
Sep 20, 2018
William M. “Bill” Lapsley of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died September 20, 2018, surrounded by the family he cherished. The beloved husband of 63 years of Shirley (Santee) Lapsley of Braintree. Cherished father of William Lapsley and his wife Anna of Plymouth, James Lapsley of Dover, NH, David Lapsley and his wife Erin of Quincy and Katherine Ell and...
Dorothy E. Mccarthy
Sep 19, 2018
Dorothy E. McCarthy of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 19, 2018.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 3, at 10 o’clock at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham.
Arthur Thomas Mclellan
Sep 18, 2018
Arthur (“Art,” “Artie”) Thomas McLellan (10.10.49-09.18.18), of Plymouth, formerly of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away on September 18, 2018 after an unexpected illness.
Arthur was born in Boston to Joseph and Jean McLellan. He graduated from Arlington High School before enlisting in the US Army. He served in Vietnam as a combat infantry in the 101st Airborne and rose to the...
Jane E. Hogan
Sep 18, 2018
Hogan, Jane E. (Olson) of Weymouth, formerly of Dedham, died September 18, 2018. She was 86. She grew up in Muskegon, Michigan during the great depression, and made her parents proud by graduating from the Hackley School of Nursing as a RN.
Jane worked as a registered nurse for many years, including as Head of Nursing at Park Marion Nursing...
Norman J. Dwyer, Sr.
Sep 18, 2018
Dwyer, Norman J., Sr. of Quincy, died September 18, 2018.
Norm was born in Everett on February 11, 1931 and lived there until he went into the service from 1952-1956 in the United States Air Force. He met his wife Barbara in 1956 and they were married in 1961, living in Dorchester and raising their 3 children before moving to...
Christopher F. Jensen
Sep 17, 2018
Jensen, Christopher F. ”C.J.” of Waltham, passed on September 17, 2018.
C.J. adored the Boston Celtics and went to many games, as well as the Red Sox. He loved to give and receive hugs, ice cream, his rain stick, and is described as an “angel” by his loving family. He was one of the first to be transferred out of...
Sylvia V. Pope
Sep 16, 2018
Pope, Sylvia V. (Alemian) of Weymouth, died September 16, 2018.
Sylvia worked as a bookkeeper for Zildjian for many years. She was musically talented as both a piano player and singer with Armenian choral groups and St. Stephen’s Church. She sang with her choral group at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. She enjoyed bird watching, crossword puzzles...
Patricia A. Mitchell
Sep 14, 2018
Mitchell, Patricia A. (Dempsey) “Patsy” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died September 14, 2018.
Patricia’s life was focused solely around her family. She enjoyed walks with her husband to Wollaston Beach and taking in the waterfront at Marina Bay and Nantasket Beach. She had an artistic gift and created beautiful blankets for many family members and friends, especially after the...
Winifred A. “Winnie” Joyce
Sep 14, 2018
Winifred A. “Winnie” (Kelly) Joyce, of South Weymouth, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved one’s on September 14, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late John R. Joyce.
Loving mother of Thomas Joyce and his wife, Lisa, of Darien, CT, Stephen Joyce and his fiance, Bonnie King, of Ashburn, VA, Maureen Joyce Harrity and her husband, Michael, of Weston,...
Candida Barbuto
Sep 14, 2018
Barbuto, Candida of Hingham, died September 14, 2018.
Beloved wife of 55 years to Joseph Barbuto of Hingham. Loving mother of Anthony Barbuto and his wife Antoniette of Hingham, Mary Barbuto of Rockland, Joe Barbuto and his wife Erica of Marshfield, Amy Barbuto of Marshfield, Cristina Barbuto of Hingham and the late Robert V. Barbuto. Devoted Nana of Robert, Joseph,...
Eileen E. Guiney
Sep 13, 2018
Guiney, Eileen E. of Quincy, died at home on Thursday September 13, 2018, she was 68.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Emma E. (Milus) Guiney.
Eileen earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State College. She was a teacher for many years at St. Brendan’s School in Dorchester, and later went...
Charles L. Kogan
Sep 13, 2018
KOGAN, Charles L. of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Isadore and Susan(Goldberg) Kogan. He was educated at Syracuse University and earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Washington. Charles was a WWII Army Veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division...
Kathleen J. Lawlor
Sep 13, 2018
Kathleen J. (Kay) Lawlor of Pembroke, died at home with her family by her side on September 13, 2018 at the age of 63.
Kathleen had a love for life. She cherished time together with family and friends and always wanted happiness for others. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and generosity.
Wife of the late Sgt. Paul P....
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