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Eleanor “Carol” Kelleher
Jul 9, 2018
Kelleher, Eleanor “Carol” (Fisher) of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, died July 9, 2018.
Carol was a longtime member of Old South Union Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and was blessed with many friends. Along with her late husband, she was a past member of the American Legion Post 79. Carol was devoted to her family and loved...
Michael P. Murphy
Jul 9, 2018
Murphy, Michael P. of Quincy, unexpectedly passed away July 9, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Beloved son of Mary Ellen Murphy of Quincy and Paul Murphy of Whitman. Favorite brother of Kristen Chaput of Quincy. Cherished grandson to the late Mary and Norman (Grampy) Chaput and William (Papa) and Dorothy (Nana) Murphy. Adored nephew to Teresa and Randy, Kathy, Jimmy,...
Louise A. Kearns
Jul 9, 2018
Kearns, Louise A. (Keddie) “Lulu” of Quincy, born January 4, 1914 and died July 9, 2018 at the age of 104.
Beloved wife of 53 years to the late John F. Kearns Sr. Loving mother of John F. “Jack” Kearns, Jr. and his wife Margaret of Weymouth, Francis X. “Bud” Kearns and his wife Nancy of Quincy and the late...
Daniel F. Evans
Jul 9, 2018
Evans, Daniel F. of Hull, formerly of Cambridge, died July 9, 2018. He was 91.
Dan proudly served in the Navy in WWII. He went on to have a successful career with the City of Cambridge in the public works department and waste management. He was also a constable and notary public for the city. Dan was a life member...
Walter J. Hannon, Sr.
Jul 7, 2018
Walter J. Hannon Sr. of Quincy, Massachusetts and Kennebunkport Maine died on July 7, 2018 in Maine. Walter was born on September 4, 1931 to Walter and Helen Hannon. He grew up in the Houghs Neck section of Quincy where he lived until 1945 when he moved with his family to Wollaston.
Walter graduated from North Quincy High School in...
John Francis “Jack” Sheehan
Jul 7, 2018
John Francis “Jack” Sheehan, 87, was surrounded by his four children on Saturday July 7, 2018 when he passed away.
The life-long resident grew up in North Weymouth, graduating high school as class president in 1949. He was the son of Frederick ‘Fred’ Mortimer and Mary (Keaveney) Sheehan. Jack’s wife of 33 years, Barbara (Frazier) Sheehan predeceased him in 1991....
Leo Lisinski
Jul 6, 2018
Leo Lisinski of Weymouth, died July 6, 2018 at the age of 83.
Leo was a precision machinist by trade, who found his way into a career repairing and restoring antique clocks at South Shore Clock Shop, built adjacent to his home on Bridge Street in Weymouth. Among the projects he worked on were the Custom House in Boston, Independence...
Gerard J. “Gary” Corcoran Jr.
Jul 6, 2018
CORCORAN, Gerard Joseph, Jr. ”Gary” 74, of New Hampton, NH died Friday July 6, 2018.
Born in Boston, he was the loving son of Theresa A. (Dowd) Corcoran of Hingham, and the late Gerard J. Corcoran Sr.
Gary spent his younger years in Hingham and was a 1962 graduate of Hingham High School. He went on to attend Boston University,...
Anna C. Marchesiani
Jul 6, 2018
Marchesiani, Anna C. (Surette) of Hingham, died July 6, 2018.
Anna’s entire life revolved around her loving family. She enjoyed her years working as a cook at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham. Her hobbies included fishing and trying to make people happy. She will be remembered for her cheerful attitude, radiant smile, and her outgoing personality.
Beloved wife of the...
Anna Belle Coyle
Jul 5, 2018
Anna Belle (Xavier) Coyle of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, passed away on July 5, 2018.
Anna Belle was the former Activity Director at Resthaven Nursing Home. She also retired from Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Beloved wife of 62 years to John B. Coyle.
Loving mother of Nancy L. Coyle- Immar and her husband, Edward, of Braintree. Sister of Paul...
Ronald G. Leary
Jul 4, 2018
Ronald G. Leary, age 81, died July 4, 2018 at home.
He was a retired employee of The Boston Edison Company, and long time member of Local 369. Following his long-term employment with Edison, Mr. Leary was employed by the Gavin Foundation of South Boston. Born in Brookline and raised in Mission Hill, he was a graduate of Mission High...
Claire F. Spano
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....
Marjorie A. Crowley
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...
Martin A. “Tony” Conroy
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...
Maureen Woodward
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...
Ryan M. Mcgrath
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...
John J. “Jack” Carmody
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...
Mary D. Hiltz
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...
Kathryn Cecilia Reed
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...
Donald F. Riel
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...