Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

BONGIORNO, Margaret E. “Beth” (Gillespie) of Hingham, passed away early Friday morning, November 23, 2018, she was 66.  

Born in Mattapan, she was a daughter of the late William and Teresa (Shapley) Gillespie.  Beth was a 1970 graduate of St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester, and went on to earn her LPN Certificate from Youville Nursing School.  She had...

Nov 22, 2018

Carol C. Young, a lifelong resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 22, 2018. She was 76.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Carroll) Young and attended local schools. Carol graduated from Hingham High School with the Class of 1960. Following graduation, Carol’s career was in bookkeeping....

Nov 22, 2018

O’LEARY, Barbara (Scully) Of Summerville, SC, and formerly of Sagamore Beach, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018, she was 88.

Born and raised in Dorchester, MA, Barbara was a daughter of the late Martin J. Scully and Sigrid (Hook) Morris. She was educated in Boston Schools, and went on to work as a Manager in the New...

Nov 22, 2018

Falkowski, Paul of Hingham, died November 22, 2018.

Beloved son of the late Joseph and Anna Falkowski.  Loving brother of Susan Fagundus and her husband David of Hingham. Caring uncle of Timothy and Patrick Fagundus. Also survived by many dear friends.

Paul worked as a teacher for the City of Boston before becoming an administrator for Boston Public Schools.  He...

Nov 19, 2018

Moore, Caitlin E. of Quincy, died November 19, 2018 after facing a lifetime of health issues.

Beloved daughter of Stephen Moore and Mary (Cooney) Moore of Quincy.  Cherished fiancé of Steven Harvie of Quincy.  Loving sister of Mary Moore Campbell and her husband Christopher of Quincy and her Twin sister Julia Williamson and her husband Robert of Windham, NH.  Devoted...

Nov 19, 2018

Braccia, Scott M. of Weymouth, passed away November 19, 2018.

Scott graduated from Weymouth Vocational Technical School in 1980. He lived a rich life, always pursuing his passions. Scott could often be found playing his guitar – or any guitar he could get his hands on – as well as writing songs and poetry in his spare time. He was...

Nov 19, 2018

Walsh, Rita R. (Bourdage) of Weymouth, passed away November 19, 2018.

Born in Quincy and later moving to Weymouth, Rita was the daughter of Rudolph Bourdage of Canada and Maud Favreau of Putnum CT. In 1948 she married the love of her life, James J. Walsh to whom she was married for 63 until his passing.

A graduate of Quincy...

Nov 19, 2018

Mary A. Heavey (Curran) of Quincy, age 97, died November 19, 2018 at Hancock Park Nursing Home surrounded by family.

Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Heavey. Loving mother of Martin J. and his wife Deanna of West Bridgewater, Michael P. and his wife Maureen of Mansfield and Mary Ellen Ryan and her husband James of Stratham, NH....

Nov 18, 2018

Anna M. (Lizio) Kelley of Hull, died November 18, 2018, she was 96.

The beloved wife of the late James J. Kelley. Devoted mother of  James R. Kelley and his wife Marlene of TN, Francis A. Kelley and his wife Margaret of Braintree, Joseph T. Kelley of Randolph, Judith A. Riley of Hull, Paul V. Kelley of Randolph, Maureen T....

Nov 17, 2018

Schmitt, Marilyn A. (McCurdy) of Hingham, formerly of Holbrook, died November 17, 2018.

Marilyn worked as a registered nurse at the former MA Respiratory Hospital in Braintree for many years. She was a selfless woman who lived for her family. Marilyn enjoyed participating in many groups and activities at Linden Ponds, including cards, knitting, and taking classes to continue her...

Nov 16, 2018

Leona, Frederick V. “Freddy” of Moultonborough, NH, formerly of Quincy and born in Boston, passed away at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital on November 16, 2018 at the age of 76.

Beloved son of the late Peter and Hattie Leona. Loving brother to the late William, Joseph, and Robert Leona. Loving husband to his first wife, the late Jeanne Leona...

Nov 16, 2018

BURNS, Janice Marie of Sturbridge, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, she was 72.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Leo H. and Mary E. (Conroy) Burns. She was the sister of Michael Burns and his wife Dawn Colton-Mund of W. Barnstable, Joanne Pendley and her husband William of Topeka KS,...

Nov 16, 2018

Acciavatti, Alberina “Nana” of Weymouth, 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2018.

Alberina was born in Italy to the late Antonio and Francesca Evangelista, she came to America when she was 11. She worked for 30 years as a dietitian at Quincy City Hospital and also for many years at Dependable Cleaners. Alberina enjoyed bingo,...

Nov 16, 2018

McCormack, Paul Francis, formerly of Squantum, passed away at Alliance Health Care November 16, 2018.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Jean” (Urquhart) McCormack. Devoted father of Joanne Flanagan and her husband William of Weymouth, Michael McCormack and his wife Diane of Salisbury, Stephen McCormack and his wife Julie of Quincy, Robert McCormack and his wife Susan of Weymouth, Paula...

Nov 15, 2018

McKeon, Clarus E. (Kenny) of Quincy, MA formerly of Dorchester, retired UMass employee died November 15, 2018.

Mrs. McKeon worked as a secretary for 15 years in UMass/Boston Department of Public Safety, retiring in 1995. Mrs. McKeon also worked for 10 years as a Teacher’s Aid at Atlantic Jr. H.S. in Quincy. She was a member of the Quincy Medical...

Nov 14, 2018

Virginia E. (Kelly) Doherty of North Quincy died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her home.

Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Furlong) Kelly. Virginia was a graduate of Saint Peters School (Dorchester), St. Patrick High School (Roxbury). She worked for the MBTA prior to raising a family, and for the Commonwealth...

Nov 14, 2018

Christopher G. Myers, of Hull, died November 14, 2018.

Chris was a skilled computer technician. He was passionate about his Irish heritage and was a Ireland history buff, especially after a recent trip there. He had a love for animals, was an avid reader and New England Patriots fan. His family and friends will miss him dearly. 

Beloved twin...

Nov 14, 2018

Nov 13, 2018

Regina M. (Brennan) Griffin,  of Hanover, died November 13, 2018 at the age of 74.

Regina was born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts.  She graduated from Quincy (North) High School and Bridgewater State University.  She had a passion for education and she loved children, which led her to a career as an elementary school teacher.  She also helped run a...

Nov 13, 2018

Patricia Ann (Hanlon) Hood of Weymouth, formerly of Rhode Island and Florida, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2018.

She was a Nurse for many years both in Rhode Island and Florida. Patricia always enjoyed the cherished times spent with her family. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Beloved...