Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Marilyn A. Browne (Clement) of Norwell, 82, formerly a longtime Hingham resident, passed away August 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. The beloved wife of 63 years to Robert F.  Browne. Cherished mother of Robert F. Browne, Jr and his wife Jackie of Sandwich, Kathleen B. Gilson, MD and her husband Geoffrey Gilson, MD of North Easton, David Browne...

Aug 24, 2018

Fejzie  Zyba ( Malasi)  of Woburn, originally from Tepelen Albania, died on August 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. The beloved wife of the late Myfit Zyba. Loving mother of Luizime Qafa of Weymouth, Fatime Doci of Westwood, Mustafa Zyba of West Roxbury, Ferik Zyba of Woburn, Nina Vrapi of West Roxbury and Tajar Zyba of Quincy. Sister of...

Aug 23, 2018

Judi E. Prasinos, 56, of Quincy passed away on August 23, 2018 from complications of diabetes.  Born in Boston, educated at Archbishop Williams HS, Regis College and Northeastern University, Judi lived her entire life in Quincy.  She worked for CNA insurance in IT for many years.  Judi was a gentle person, artistic and a huge Star Trek fan.  She loved...

Aug 23, 2018

Eric Emerson, age 61, died at his home in Quincy, MA on Thursday, August 23, 2018. His death was unexpected, caused by a cardiac event.

Born in Honolulu, Eric spent his childhood surfing Waikiki, his young adulthood at the University of Hawaii and the Sheraton Waikiki and many decades of his life fighting for justice for Hawaii’s hotel workers as...

Aug 23, 2018

Debbie A. (Doherty) Turco of Braintree, passed away at the age of 48 peacefully on August 23, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.

Beloved wife of Anthony J. Turco Jr., loving mother of Anthony Turco, Olivia Turco, Sophia Turco and Samuel Turco. Beloved daughter of Brigid Doherty and the late John J. Doherty of Quincy. In addition,...

Aug 22, 2018

 

Donald Lawrence Murray, 83, of Milton, MA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on August 22, 2018. Born in Boston, to Mary (Stevens) and Joseph Murray, he lived most of his life in Hyde Park, Dorchester and Milton.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa (Patterson), son, Timothy J. Murray, (BPD Captain Ret.) of...

Aug 22, 2018

Mr. Vincent J. DiSessa, of Weymouth, formerly of Everett, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 22, 2018. He was 93.

Husband of beloved wife, the late Anna P. Marchesi.

Loving father of Elizabeth DiSessa and her partner, Joan Chaput of West Tisbury, Carolyn Lambert and her husband, Paul, of Belchertown, and David DiSessa of Enfield, CT. Longtime...

Aug 21, 2018

Carol Ann Franke, 71, of Otisfield, Maine passed away in peace surrounded by family on August 21, 2018.

Carol was born in Quincy, MA on February 26, 1947 to the late Robert and Edith (Williams) Gallagher. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1964. She and her beloved husband Donald relocated their family to Otisfield, Maine in 1975 where they...

Aug 21, 2018

Rory Francis Condron, 31, passed away on August 21, 2018 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.  He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 25, 1987. 

Rory grew up in Morristown, New Jersey and Hingham, Massachusetts.  He resided in New York City. Throughout his life, Rory personified the meaning of his Gaelic name: Red King.

He was the son of Karen Shields...

Aug 20, 2018

Reane, William F. “Sid Walsh” of Quincy, formerly Dorchester, passed on August 20, 2018, at the age of 94.

Beloved husband of Paula Reane of Quincy.  Loving father of Marie Williams and her husband Chris of Hanover; Michele Khoury and her husband Kenneth of Johnston, RI; Susan Comoletti and her husband Chris of Braintree; and Janet Naymie and her husband...

Aug 20, 2018

O’Brien, Helen M. (Lynch) of Hingham, formerly of Abington, died peacefully on August 20, 2018. 

Beloved wife of over 60 years to the late Paul F. O’Brien. Devoted mother of Kathleen Tracy and her husband Brian of Idyllwild CA, Claire Dempsey and her husband Tom of Hingham MA, Kevin O’Brien and his wife Sandy of Portsmouth NH and Mary...

Aug 20, 2018

Johnson, Herbert F., 84, of Weymouth, passed peacefully on August 20, 2018, after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his loving wife Sheila (Grant) Johnson of 55 years and her two children, Cheryl (Johnson) Dowgiallo and her husband Glenn of Pembroke, and James Johnson of Pembroke. Loving brother of John Johnson and his wife Paula of Holbrook, the late...

Aug 19, 2018

Peterson, George N. of Hingham, 86 years, died August 19, 2018.

George was the son of George N. Peterson and Helga (Carlson) Peterson of Boston. George grew up in Cambridge, lived in Hingham for many years and enjoyed wintering in Venice, FL. He proudly served in the US Air Force. He went on to have a successful career with Instron...

Aug 19, 2018

Aug 19, 2018

Elijah “Eli” George Blumberg, 6 years old, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, died at his home with his parents by his side on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Eli is survived by his father and mother, Jeremy Blumberg and Rosheen Kavanagh; younger brother, Emmett Blumberg; maternal grandparents, Graham and Ann Kavanagh; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Nancy Blumberg; maternal uncle, Aidan and his wife...

Aug 19, 2018

D’Arcy, Margaret A. (Cavanagh) Peggy of Hingham, died August 19, 2018.

Peggy adored her family and collecting sea glass and rocks with her grandchildren. She loved staying at the beach until the sun went down. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and had a strong faith. Peggy was a friend of Bill W. and worked as a substance abuse councilor for many...

Aug 19, 2018

Joseph H. Hunter, Jr. of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Weymouth, died August 19, 2018 at the age of 73.

Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was the director of maintenance for Chestnut Hill Realty for many years before retiring to Florida. He was also a longtime member of the Weymouth Eagles.

Son of the late Joseph...

Aug 18, 2018

Paula L. (McHugh) Vinton of Hull passed away suddenly at age 76 Saturday August 18th at the South Shore Hospital from complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Paula was born in Boston to Virginia (Henry) McHugh and John McHugh. She was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain, Quincy, Braintree and Dorchester where she graduated from...

Aug 18, 2018

Alfred C. Thomas Jr.  88, of Hanson, formerly of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Alfred was the only son of Alfred C. Thomas Sr. and Mabel Worcester. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy (Ferguson) Thomas.  He is survived by his children Cynthia Anderson and husband William of CA, Deborah Ivy and husband James...

Aug 18, 2018

DURGIN, Barbara M. (Rogers) 89, of Quincy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late John Rogers and Katherine (Noonan). Beloved wife of the late Alexander F. “Frank” Durgin. Devoted mother of Dennis P. Durgin and his wife Susan of Litchfield NH, Mark S. Durgin and...