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Lisa K. Gilbode
Aug 14, 2018
Lisa K. Gilbode 1957 – 2018. On August 14, Lisa’s family and her friends unexpectedly had to say goodbye to their sister, aunt, and creative soul.
They are heartbroken, but they are also happy that she is (they believe) dancing with her Mom and Dad and other family members and friends in a better place.
Lisa loved the ocean, thrift...
Jennifer M. (Welch) Parker
Aug 14, 2018
Mrs. Jennifer M. (Welch) Parker, of Whitman, formerly of Quincy, passed away on August 14, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 46.
Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Davis) Welch, she was a librarian at Tuft’s Library in Weymouth. She enjoyed reading, photography, and spending time with her family and friends. She...
Joan P. Coogan
Aug 13, 2018
Coogan, Joan P. (Carney) of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, died at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Milton on August 13, 2018 at the age of 77.
Joan was the wife of the late Edward Coogan. Loving mother of Eric W. Phaneuf of South Weymouth, Julie Gaffey of Wilmington Edward Phaneuf of Bedford Paul Phaneuf of Bedford, and the...
Edward J. Donovan
Aug 13, 2018
DONOVAN, Edward J. of Quincy, entered into eternal rest on Monday August 13, 2018.
Born in Dorchester, he was a son of the late William H. Donovan and Dorothy L. (Reavey). Edward was raised in the Back Bay of Boston where he was a familiar and well-known presence at the Honey Donut Shop and other neighborhood establishments. He enlisted...
Doris Mckay
Aug 12, 2018
Doris Gertrude (Reynolds) McKay of Weymouth, MA, passed away at home early Sunday morning (Aug. 12) of heart failure. She was 92.
Born in Newark, NJ, she was raised in Lancaster, PA, and had lived in Weymouth, MA, for more than 60 years where she raised eight children along with her husband David Alan McKay.
During World War II,...
Theresa F. Reale
Aug 12, 2018
Theresa Reale, age 91, of Quincy, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Hanover, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 12, surrounded by family.
Tess was the devoted wife of 68 years to Albert Reale, and a wonderful, loving mother of 12 children: David Reale, Ann Reale, Joe Reale, Mary Hrebenak, Al Reale Jr., Patricia Yukna, Peggy...
Raymond Cruz
Aug 12, 2018
Cruz, Raymond of Weymouth, died August 12, 2018 after a battle with cancer.
Raymond proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 8.5 years. He worked for Uncommon Schools in Boston for over 18 years, ending as a Regional Facilities Manager. In his early years he played football and remained an avid fan throughout his life. Raymond was fiercely devoted...
Rita A. Mckenzie
Aug 11, 2018
McKenzie, Rita A. (Pelletier) of Hingham, died unexpectedly in Maine while attending a family reunion, on August 11, 2018.
Rita will be remembered as a devoted mother, a compassionate nurse and a devout Catholic. Her family and faith were the foundation of all that was truly important to her. She will be sadly missed by all those who were blessed...
John A. “Jack” Hagerty
Aug 11, 2018
John A. “Jack” Hagerty of Quincy, died August 11, 2018. The beloved husband of the late Mary (Grant) Hagerty. Devoted father of Kerry Whooley and her husband James of Quincy. Brother of David Hagerty and his wife Carol of Billerica, Ann Leurini and her husband Bob of Bridgewater and the late Daniel Hagerty and his wife Marney of Quincy....
Karl Heine
Aug 10, 2018
Heine, Karl, 66, of Braintree, passed unexpectedly on August 10, 2018.
Karl adored his wife and family, especially being Papa to his grandchildren.
Karl loved spending time on his boat, had a year-round suntan, and was a long time member of the Braintree Yacht Club. He was happiest holding court telling stories, with a cold Coors Light, surrounded by friends...
Ann E. Kelsey
Aug 10, 2018
Ann E. (Reagan) Kelsey of Hingham passed away on August 10, 2018 at the age of 86.
Ann was born in Medford and moved to Norwell at the age of 13. She graduated from Norwell High School and attended Bridgewater State Teachers College. Ann worked for New England Telephone & Telegraph and spent the majority of her career as...
Michael P. Byron
Aug 9, 2018
Byron, Michael P. of East Falmouth, formerly of Weymouth, died August 9, 2018. Mike was born in Somerville to the late Arthur and Catherine Byron. He grew up in Weymouth and was a 1961 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. Mike earned his Bachelors Degree in accounting, graduating in 1965 from Stonehill College. For many years, Mike worked in finance...
Toivo Jonas Karhu
Aug 8, 2018
Toivo Jonas Karhu of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, died August 9, 2018. He was 98.
Toivo proudly served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked at the Fore River Shipyard as a heat treater for Vulcan Tool Company, where he worked for 30 years. Toivo was a active member and former deacon at...
Lawrence F. Conlin
Aug 8, 2018
Conlin, Lawrence F. “Larry”, lifelong resident of Weymouth, died August 8, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Larry worked for Republic Services, formally B.F.I, for 33 years. He was a dedicated member of the Teamsters Local 25. He was an avid Nascar fan and looked forward to father-daughter weekends at the track. He also enjoyed his early morning rides...
William T. Roche, Jr.
Aug 8, 2018
Roche, William T., Jr. of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy and South Boston, died August 8, 2018.
William was born and raised in South Boston, one of three children. He was a proud 1957 graduate of South Boston High School, where he met his childhood sweetheart, Maureen O’Brien. They later married and a raised a family of their own, spending 57...
John Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
Aug 7, 2018
John Joseph Sullivan, Jr., 70, of Wollaston, MA. passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2018.
He was the son of the late John J. Sullivan, Sr. of Ireland and Helen (Healy) Sullivan of Somerville, MA. He was raised in the home of the late Lawrence and Bridget O’Sullivan (Mum and Dad) of West Roxbury, MA, along with their four daughters, ...
Corporal Robert (Bob) Gerard Noble, Sr.
Aug 7, 2018
NOBLE, Robert of Quincy, MA. Passed honorably in his sleep on August 7, 2018.
Bob was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, 87th Infantry “Golden Acorn” Division, United States Air Force Reserve, Ex-Prisoner of War, and a Bronze Star recipient. He was captured by the Germans two days before his 19th birthday on December...
Jean M. Desrosiers
Aug 7, 2018
Desrosiers, Jean M. (David) of Braintree, died on August 7, 2018, her 80th birthday.
The beloved wife of the late Edgar Miller. Cherished mother of Jane M. Desrosiers of East Weymouth. Loving sister of Edwin F. Miller, Jr. and his wife Joyce of Weymouth, Stephen M. Miller of Holbrook and the late William David and Carol Piccoli. Devoted Grandmother of...
Henry M. Walsh
Aug 6, 2018
Henry M. Walsh of Weymouth, formerly of Roxbury died August 6, 2018 at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of the late Clare Bettencourt Walsh for fifty-seven years. Loving father of Myles Walsh and his former wife Mickey, Kevin Walsh and his wife Kathy, Darlene Walsh Titus and her husband George. Survived by a sister Florence Walsh, a Nun in...
Basil F. Cronin
Aug 6, 2018
CRONIN, Basil F., Jr. of Hingham, died August 6, 2018 at home following a brief illness.
Beloved husband of Anne Cronin (Conlee) of Hingham. Cherished father of Mary Cronin of Quincy, Basil Cronin III and his wife Annie of Marshfield, AnneMarie Bird and her husband Steven of Shrewsbury, and Timothy Cronin of Hingham. Loving grandfather of Amy, John Basil,...
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