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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Robin Fardig
Oct 16, 2018
Robin Fardig, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died October 16, 2018 at the age of 61.
Robin was a gentle and loving person who had a special place in her heart for animals. She worked at That’s Italian Too in Weymouth for many years and loved interacting with the customers. She enjoyed gardening, Boston sports and spending time with family.
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Elizabeth L. “Betty” Mclean
Oct 16, 2018
McLean, Elizabeth L. (Cullen) “Betty” of Quincy, MA and Bartlett, NH, died October 16, 2018.
Beloved wife of the late Walter J. McLean, Jr.. Loving mother of Margaret Laforest and her husband Jeff of Quincy. Devoted Nana B of Kelsey and Krista Laforest, both of Quincy. Cherished sister of Terrance Cullen and his wife Charlene of FL, Alice Ash and...
Elias H. Ziadeh
Oct 15, 2018
Ziadeh, Elias H. of North Weymouth, passed away on October 15, 2018 at age 93.
Elias was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a skilled printer, talented handyman and carpenter.
Elias enjoyed being outdoors and loved the summertime. He could often be found walking, bike riding, and puttering in his yard. Elias was an avid Boston...
Robert T. Sferrazza
Oct 15, 2018
Sferrazza, Robert T. of Quincy, died October 15, 2018.
Robert was born on Mother’s Day, the 1st of 3 boys. Plumber by trade.
Family was extremely important to him, he loved the family outings and being with his cousins.
He is survived by his father Robert Sferrazza of Quincy, mother and father Denise and Frank Barbuto of Lakeville, MA....
Kathleen (Kate) Sheridan
Oct 15, 2018
Kathleen (Kate) Sheridan of Hingham, MA, formerly of London, England, wife of the late Richard J. Sheridan, received her angel wings on October 15, 2018 and joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Kathleen is survived by her three children, Dr. Elizabeth A. Evans and her husband, William, of Georgia, Edward J. Sheridan and his wife Neda, of...
Frederick P. “Big Mother” Sorrentino
Oct 15, 2018
Frederick P.“Big Mother” Sorrentino, a lifelong resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 15, 2018, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 82.
Born in Hingham, he was the son of the late James and Frances (Drago) Sorrentino and attended local schools.
Fred worked as a truck driver for over thirty years....
John F. “Jack” Collins
Oct 14, 2018
John F. “Jack” Collins, of Quincy, died October 14, 2018.
Jack was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School and Harvard, Class of 1953. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Jack previously owned and operated Collins Supply & Equipment as well as M&M Cleaners in the North End. He was an avid reader and loyal Red...
Alvar W. Gustafson
Oct 13, 2018
QUINCY – Alvar W Gustafson, PhD passed away at 72 years of age.
Born in Illinois, Al was raised in Connecticut. After receiving his doctorate from Cornell University, he and his family moved to Massachusetts in 1975 where he joined the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. From 1975 to present he served mainly on the...
Kathleen J. Hanbury
Oct 13, 2018
HANBURY, Kathleen J. of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 13, 2018, she was 70.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Charlotte M. (Davis) Hanbury. She is survived by her sister Diane Leger of Canton, and many cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Claire Cunningham.
Kathleen was a graduate...
Robert M. O’Shaughnessy
Oct 12, 2018
Robert M. O’Shaughnessy, of Hingham, and formerly of Buffalo, New York and Centerville, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 12, 2018 at the age of 80.
Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Francis M. and Julanne V. (Rosinski) O’Shaughnessy. Robert graduated from Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute of Buffalo, with...
Ruth P. Clark
Oct 11, 2018
Ruth P. (Cody) Clark, of Quincy, returned to the Lord, October 11, 2018 at 104 years old.
She was lovingly cared for by family at her granddaughter’s home in Cave Creek, Arizona. In her early years she worked at Phillips Candy House and went on to have a career with the Patriot Ledger as a proofreader. She enjoyed traveling all...
Jane P. Mcdermott
Oct 11, 2018
Jane P. “Nama” McDermott, of Quincy, formerly of Brighton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 11, 2018 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was 82.
Born and raised in Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Mary (Lee) McDermott. She attended local schools and graduated from Saint Columbkille High School...
James W. Callahan
Oct 10, 2018
Callahan, James W. of Weymouth, died October 10, 2018.
He was born in Quincy and a resident of East Weymouth for the past 54 years. He was employed for First National Stores for 47 years. Jim is a member of the East Weymouth Congregational Church. He served in the U.S.Army during the Korean War. He was an avid walker, hiker...
Martha S. Schleiff
Oct 10, 2018
Martha S. (Delorey) Schleiff of Hingham and a longtime resident of Weymouth, died October 10, 2018 just shy of her 103rd birthday.
Martha enjoyed painting, sewing, baking, playing Bridge and hooking rugs.
She was the wife of the late Carl G. Schleiff, Sr. Loving mother of Marie Rudd of Middletown, RI, Carl Schleiff of Scituate, William Schleiff of Hull, Robert...
Donald M. Barnard
Oct 10, 2018
Donald M. Barnard of Braintree, died October 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. The beloved husband of 60 years to Janet (Hobin) Barnard of Braintree. Devoted father of Kim Francis and her husband Joe of Louisiana, Donald M. Barnard, Jr. of Braintree, David Barnard and his wife Zoila, Janine Barnard and her fiance Florentino Gonzalez and Jennifer...
Joseph R. Mazzotta
Oct 10, 2018
Joseph Richard Mazzotta, of Weymouth, passed peacefully after a three year courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Wednesday, October 10, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph was born on January 3, 1942 in Brockton, MA to the late Giuseppe Severio Mazzotta and Edith Rose (Molisse). He was the beloved brother of the late Frances...
Norbert F. Sybertz
Oct 10, 2018
Sybertz, Norbert F. “Norb” of Weymouth, passed away on October 10, 2018.
Beloved husband of the late Marie J. (Scanlan) Sybertz. Loving father of Cynthia Forina of East Boston, Maureen Bonk of Northboro, Donald Sybertz of Virginia, Susan Collins of Westport and Paula Sybertz of Weymouth. Brother of Fr. Donald Sybertz of New York and the late Dolores Hoyt, Ruth...
Lucy F. Todisco
Oct 9, 2018
Todisco, Lucy F. of Weymouth, formerly of the North End, died October 9, 2018. She was 88.
Lucy was a vibrant and outgoing woman who was blessed with many friends. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and could often be found tinkering in her yard. She was a past member of the VFW Women’s Auxillary in Revere. She will be dearly missed...
Kathleen Cornell
Oct 9, 2018
Kathleen (Hosty) Cornell age 85 died peacefully at home on October 9th, surrounded by loving family and friends.
Born in Co Mayo Ireland, Kathleen emigrated to the United States in 1951. Family was everything to Kathleen and she worked hard her entire life taking care of her children. Kathleen was an employee of Valle’s Steakhouse, and continued to work in...
Michael J. “Mike” Shine
Oct 9, 2018
Michael J. “Mike” Shine, of Halifax and formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 9, 2018 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was 65. Born in Quincy on December 26, 1952, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Helen (Gealsha) Shine. Mike attended local schools and graduated from...