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Dorothy M. Hegarty
Jan 6, 2019
Hegarty, Dorothy M. (Kundert) of Weymouth, passed away on January 6, 2019.
Dorothy was a professional dancer for many years, and also worked for Talbot’s Clothing Store as a merchandiser for 20 years, retiring in 1996. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed playing bingo. She cherished the times spent with her children and grandchildren. Dorothy will be dearly...
Karen Ann (Mcdonnell) Stapleton
Jan 5, 2019
Karen Ann (McDonnell) Stapleton, of Weymouth, passed away in her home on January 5, 2019. She was 70.
Beloved wife of Thomas C. Stapleton.
Loving sister of Joseph, James, Jean, and Paula.
Karen was a strong independent woman who made her way in the world of science. She worked 28 years as a full-time Research Scientist for Polaroid Corporation while...
Elaine L. Byrne
Jan 5, 2019
Elaine L. (Anderson) Byrne of Braintree and Hull, originally from Dorchester, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019 at the age of 85.
Elaine worked in human resources, and as a receptionist, for the Servolift/Eastern Company for close to 20 years. She enjoyed traveling and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
She was the loving mother...
Eleanor “Pat” Jennings
Jan 5, 2019
Eleanor Patricia “Pat” Jennings, a life-long North Quincy resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019 at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. She was 95.
Born in Boston, she was raised in North Quincy and was the daughter of the late John J. and Helen M. (O’Leary) Jennings. Pat attended local schools and...
Marie F. Barry
Jan 3, 2019
Barry, Marie F. (Keohane) of Wareham formerly of Quincy, died January 3, 2019.
Beloved wife of Francis X. Barry of Wareham. Loving mother of Peter Barry of Plymouth, Thomas Barry of Quincy, Peggy Millham of Sandwich, Fran Barry, Dan Barry, Vincent Barry and Susan Beaucage all of Braintree. Devoted grandmother affectionately known as Sweetie-Pie to 17 grandchildren and 1 great...
Michael Horvath
Jan 3, 2019
Mr. Michael Horvath of Weymouth, passed away on January 3, 2019.
Michael was a Boston Police officer for 33 years before his retirement in 2001 with the harbor unit. He also served his country proudly during the Vietnam war with the United States Army. He was a life member of both the Town River Yacht Club in Quincy and the...
Joseph L. Tuffo
Jan 3, 2019
Joseph L. Tuffo of Norwell, a WWII Army veteran, formerly of Braintree, Milton, Dorchester and Hyde Park, died January 3, 2019 at the age of 100.
Husband of the late Jean (Bottiglieri) Tuffo. Loving father of Phyllis Alpert and husband Cliff of Middleboro, the late Frederick Tuffo and the late Thomas Tuffo. Proud grandfather of Kimberly Alpert, Robert Tuffo, Jason...
Elijah Francis Sham
Jan 2, 2019
Elijah Francis Sham of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 2, 2019 in Hull, he was 42.
Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of Teresa Sham of Hull, and the late Bhoopaul Sham, the loving brother of Alexus and his wife Rama Mulukutla of TX, Krishna and his wife Marnie of Hanover, Isaac and his wife Alicia...
Ellen C. Matthews
Jan 2, 2019
Matthews, Ellen C. (Keefe) (Lyons) of Boston, died on January 2, 2019.
Wife of the late Leo Lyons and the late John Matthews. Beloved companion of Len Seeche of Naples, FL. Loving mother of Ellen Lyons and her husband Bruce Lundeen of Quincy and the late Leo Lyons. Ellen was a proud step-grandmother to Samantha Lundeen of Somerville. Cherished sister...
Diane M. Nessar
Jan 1, 2019
Diane O’Neil Nessar, was born on July 13, 1935 in Boston and died on January 1, 2019 at age 83. She was one of twelve siblings that included ten sisters and two brothers. Her parents Daniel and Julia O’Neil would make Boston’s Easter parade an endearing tradition, the sisters dressed in identical outfits, sewn by their mother. Their pictures appeared...
Donna M. Mcsorley
Jan 1, 2019
Donna M. (Barden) McSorley of Braintree, died January 1, 2019 after a courageous battle for over 9 years with stage 4 breast cancer. The beloved wife of 42 years to Peter W. McSorley of Braintree. Cherished mother of Peter McSorley of Fishkill, NY, Kaitlyn Wightman and her husband Donald of Braintree and Kara McSorley and her fiance Joshua Markle of...
John F. Clark
Dec 31, 2018
John F. Clark of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth and Quincy, died December 31, 2018 at the age of 89.
John was a Vietnam veteran with 30 years of service to his country including 21 years in the United States Marine Corps and 9 years in the Fleet Reserve, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Among the decorations he received were the...
Judith A. Matteson
Dec 30, 2018
Judith A (Colligan) Matteson, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late Stephen Matteson. Devoted mother of Michele F. Ward and her husband Jeffrey of NH, and Pamela Abrams of Brookline. Cherished Nana of Amber, Ethan, Emma and Abigail. Loving sister of Billy Newell of TX, James Newell of Carver, Richard Colligan of Norwood,...
Harry C. Hibbard, Sr.
Dec 30, 2018
Harry C. Hibbard, Sr. of Weymouth, originally from Dorchester, died December 30, 2018 at the age of 90.
Harry served his country during WWII. He enjoyed golfing with his boys and was an avid Patriots and Boston sports fan.
Husband of the late Priscilla Ann Hibbard and the late Theresa Johnston. Harry was the devoted, lifelong, caregiver of his son...
Frederick I. Sutton, Iii
Dec 29, 2018
Frederick I. Sutton, III passed away on December 29, 2018. He was the son of Frederick I. and Helen M. Sutton, Jr., and brother of Frank M. Sutton, all of Kinston, NC. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Sutton, of Hull, MA, and his daughter, Healey Sutton, of Washington, DC, as well as many extended family members and longtime...
James F. Connor
Dec 29, 2018
Retired Weymouth Fire Chief James F Connor died December 29, 2018. He was 90. Chief Connor was born in Weymouth and lived in the town all of his life.
He served in the Coast Guard in World War II and joined the Weymouth Fire Department in 1950, advancing through the ranks and retiring as Chief in January 1993 after 43...
Frederick I. “Rick” Sutton Iii
Dec 29, 2018
Frederick I. Sutton, III passed away on December 29, 2018. He was the son of Frederick I. and Helen M. Sutton, Jr., and brother of Frank M. Sutton, all of Kinston, NC. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Sutton, of Hull, MA, and his daughter, Healey Sutton, of Washington, DC, as well as many extended family members and longtime...
Arthur W. Keenan
Dec 28, 2018
Keenan, Arthur W. “Bill” of Weymouth, formerly of Hull, died December 28 , 2018.
Bill started his working career at an early age on the clam flats in Hull and at Paragon Park Amusement Center. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was later honorably discharged and he returned home to go on to...
Lucy Crehan
Dec 28, 2018
Crehan, Lucy (DiFranco) of Weymouth. Lucy was born in Boston to the late Bennett and Margaret DiFranco. She grew up in Boston and attended Girls High School. She worked for many years at Colonial Provisions. Lucy enjoyed painting, designing and was an avid reader. Lucy also took great pride in being part of the Foster Grandparent Program.
Devoted mother of...
Constance E. Francoeur
Dec 28, 2018
Francoeur, Constance E ( Lane ) of Whitman, passed away on December 28, 2018. Connie was born in Brookline to the late Roberta Walters. She was raised in Scituate and graduated from Cohasset High School. Connie worked loyally as a Cash Office Lead for Stop and Shop for 20+ years. On any warm day you could find Connie on her...
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