Obituaries

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

Feb 7, 2019

Keeley, Michael M. of Dorchester, died February 7, 2019.

Mike founded Mike Keeley Productions at the age of 16 and was the “DJ to the Stars”. He served New England since 1978 for every occasion and was the first and youngest DJ to have a float in the Dorchester Day parade and to DJ at club Narcicuss. Mike was inducted...

Feb 7, 2019

John J. “Jack” Burke of Quincy, died February 7, 2019.  The beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (McDonough) Burke. Loving father of  Paul Burke and his wife Michele of Quincy, Patrick Burke of Marshfield, John Burke and his wife Jenn of Cambridge and Kelly Cox of Quincy. Brother of the late Patricia O’Connor. Jack is also the devoted grandfather...

Feb 6, 2019

Edward Joseph Graham of Weymouth, Ret. QFD passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. The beloved husband of Alice (Carey) Graham. Cherished father of seven children, Robin Howard and her husband David, Kim Graham. Melissa Genthner and her husband Burke, John Fitzgerald and his wife Melissa, Jill Sugrue and her husband Sean, Christine...

Feb 6, 2019

Silva, Richard M. “Jim” of Quincy and Riviera Beach, FL, died peacefully on February 6, 2019.

Richard was a life long resident of Quincy and also spent winters in the Riviera Beach area of Florida, for over 30 years.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1953 to 1955.  He later joined the Quincy Fire...

Feb 6, 2019

Joanne (Kenney) Day, of Scituate and formerly of Watertown, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was 84.

Born in Boston, she was raised in Watertown and was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Margaret (Mahan) Kenney. Joanne attended and graduated from St. Patrick’s School in Watertown with the Class of 1952.

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Feb 5, 2019

Keefe, Patricia A. (Cignarella), long time resident of Marshfield, passed away February 5, 2019.

Patricia was born in Weymouth to the late Michael A. and Mary E. Cignarella. She attended Massasoit earning her Associates Degree and University of Massachusetts Boston earning her Bachelors Degree. Patti had been a social worker at the Town of Weymouth and Quincy for several years....

Feb 5, 2019

Christopher J. Ricketts of Assonet, originally from Hingham, died February 5, 2019.  Loving son of the late John & Lois (Meyer) Ricketts. Brother of John Ricketts of Weymouth, Susan Tyler of Pembroke, Brian Ricketts of Halifax, Elizabeth Driscoll of Pembroke, Kevin Ricketts of East Bridgewater and the late Paul and Stephen Ricketts. Christopher is also survived by many nieces and...

Feb 4, 2019

William P. “Billy” Norton of Weymouth, passed away February 4, 2019. 

Beloved best friend and husband of Michele Rose (Sykes). Devoted father of Amanda Rose Norton and the late Daniele L. Woods. Dedicated son of Irene Norton and the late Donald Norton. Loving brother of Darlene Burns, John Norton, Linda Lupo, and DJ Norton. Billy also leaves many nieces,...