Obituaries

Jul 4, 2018

Claire F. (Gallagher) Spano of Weymouth, died July 4, 2018 at the age of 90.

Claire was a remarkable woman who loved to paint and belonged to several art associations. She enjoyed Bingo, Yahtzee, bowling and playing cards each week with her dear friends. She was a gift to everyone who knew her.

Beloved wife of the late Domenic A....

Jul 4, 2018

CROWLEY, Marjorie A., 86, of Quincy, and formerly of Milton died Wednesday July 4, 2018.  

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Henry P. and Elizabeth A. (Walsh) Crowley, and step-daughter of the late Virginia M. Barry.  Sister of Howard F. Crowley of Quincy, Patricia A. Calberg of Pembroke, and the late Miriam E. Burbank and...

Jul 4, 2018

CONROY, Martin A. “Tony” of Braintree, died July 4, 2018.

Devoted husband of Nuala (McKeown) Conroy. Loving father of Claire Conroy and fiancé Breandán Ó Callarán of Dublin, Brendan Conroy of Quincy, Deirdre Smith and husband Kenneth of Quincy, and Sinead Conroy of Braintree. Best grandfather of Nora Kate. Beloved son of the late Molly and Jack Conroy. Cherished brother...

Jul 3, 2018

Maureen Woodward of Quincy, passed away on July 3, 2018.

Maureen was always an avid Bruins fan. She had a great heart and will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Beloved Daughter of Ellen (McDonnell) Woodward of Whitman, and the late James Woodward.

She was the love of the life of the late James Buckley...

Jul 3, 2018

McGrath, Ryan M., beloved son of Mimi and Tod McGrath, passed away on July 3, 2018 at the age of 29.

Ryan leaves behind his beloved brother Mike who he was so proud of, and Mike’s girlfriend Lesley Johnson who he admired greatly.  He also leaves behind 18 aunts and uncles, 25 cousins, 9 great aunts and uncles, a maternal...

Jul 3, 2018

John J. “Jack” Carmody of Quincy passed away peacefully July 3, 2018.

Jack was born in Boston and was the loving son of the late John and Mary Rose (Carney) Carmody. He was the loving father of Kathleen Cordeiro and her husband James of Middleboro, Cheryl Carmody of Hingham and Michele Carmody Johnson of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Stefani and...

Jul 2, 2018

Mary D. Hiltz (Marzocca) of Wareham, formerly of Weymouth and Rockland, died July 2, 2018 at the age of 86.

Mary immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 8 from L’Aquila, Italy, and weathered many winters in Sarasota, FL. She will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and devotion to her family.

She was the beloved wife of James...

Jul 1, 2018

Kathryn Cecilia Reed (Brace), age 104 years, died on July 1, 2018.

Originally from Brockton, MA. Resident of Squantum since 1947. Devoted wife of Robert Reed (deceased) for 51 years. Loving Mom to Captain Peter J. Reed (Ret.)  and Robert B. “Toby” Reed and his partner “Little” Marilyn Vardaro.

Kathryn adored her home, yard and doggies. She loved mowing with...

Jul 1, 2018

Donald F. Riel, of Norwell and Naples, FL, passed away on July 1, 2018, at the age of 83, after a period of failing health.

US Navy veteran, Korea. Don was a much-loved teacher of auto mechanics at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. His lifelong passion for cars lead to restoring antique and classic cars, as well as sharing...

Jul 1, 2018

DeROSA, Ronald, 80, of Hull, died Sunday July 1, 2018.  

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Romolo and Mary (Clark) DeRosa.  Beloved husband of the late Alethea (Livingstone) DeRosa.  Devoted father of Lisa DeRosa of Hull and her longtime companion Eric Smith, and Ronald DeRosa and his wife Lisa (Conran) of Framingham.  Loving Pop-Pop to...

Jul 1, 2018

Dutra, Laurence P. (Larry) of Weymouth, passed away July 1, 2018 after a long illness.

Larry was born in Dorchester to the late John and Irene Dutra. Larry worked at BankBoston/Bank of America 28 years as an operations manager. Larry was a graduate of Copley Square High School of Boston and the North Bennett Street Trade School for Locksmithing. He...

Jul 1, 2018

Evelyn Helen Pellegrini, of Hingham, was born on August 24, 1925, and died peacefully on July 1, 2018, at the glorious age of 92… we should all be so lucky.   Beloved wife of the late Lucio Pellegrini and caring mother of the late Wayne Pellegrini and Baby Pellegrini.  Survived by her daughter Valerie Gabriel and her husband Michael of Hingham,...

Jul 1, 2018

CLARK, Terence 57 of Quincy, formerly of Rockland passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 1, 2018 following a year long battle with esophegal cancer.

Son of the late Walter Clark and Anne (Foley) Clark. Beloved and devoted husband to Patricia (McAteer) Clark. Loving father of Colleen Clark, and Shannon (Clark) Sacchetti and her husband Christopher Sacchetti....

Jun 30, 2018

Jun 30, 2018

Renaud, Richard Gerald of Scituate, formerly of Marshfield, Kingston and Brockton passed away peacefully at Life Care of the South Shore in Scituate, MA.

He was born in Brockton, MA to Ralph and Irene White Renaud.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Ralph and Walter and his sister Lorraine Allen.  He is the beloved husband of...

Jun 30, 2018

Michael C. Monk of Hingham, formerly a longtime resident of Jamaica Plain, passed away June 30, 2018.

Mike was born in Boston to the late Carl and H. Josephine Monk. He attended Jamaica Plain High School, Wentworth and Lowell Tech. He was a member of The IBEW and worked for many years as an Electrical Inspector in Boston.

Beloved husband...

Jun 30, 2018

Howard B. Hall, III of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, died June 30, 2018 at the age of 65.

He was a graduate of Hingham High School and the University of MA, Amherst. Howie was an avid reader and when he was younger loved to sail and be on the ocean. His first love was always for his family. He liked...

Jun 30, 2018

Grace Aurora (Studer) Gorman, 84, of Hingham passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018.

Grace was the wife of the late Jim Gorman, and is survived by her daughter Christine and her son-in-law David Roy of Milford and her son Hugh Gorman and daughter-in-law Mary Ellen of Hingham along with six grand-children and three great grandchildren.

Grace loved to sing...

Jun 29, 2018

Gillis, James M. of Weymouth, died June 29, 2018. He was 33.

James enjoyed basketball and fishing. He was a loyal friend, generous spirit and loving father. James adored his family and will be sadly missed.  

Beloved son of Michael Gillis of NH and Peg Figueroa of Weymouth. Stepson of Jose Figueroa. Former husband of Alicia Patrick of Brockton....

Jun 29, 2018

McDonagh, Michael of Quincy, originally from Rinn Carraroe, Galway, Ireland, died suddenly on June 29, 2018.

The beloved son of the late Colman and Bridie (Lydon) McDonagh. Loving brother of Colman McDonagh of Hingham, Patrick McDonagh of Weymouth, Thomas McDonagh of Everett, Bridie Quigley of Stoneham, Judy Conneely of Invern, Ireland and the late Mary Officer. He is also...