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Michelle Lavangie
Oct 4, 2017
Levangie, Michelle of Middleborough, died October 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was a quiet woman who was fiercely devoted to her family. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Devoted mother of Nicole Levangie of Middleborough. Cherished daughter of Eileen (Robert) Levangie and the late John Levangie. Loving...
Marilyn Gaynor
Oct 4, 2017
Gaynor, Marilyn E. (Lawler) of Weymouth, died October 4, 2017.
Marilyn grew up in Dorchester, later moving to Weymouth. She attended Girls Trade School in Boston, a graduate of 1956. Marilyn was a Shop Steward in the Banquet Department of the Westin Hotel of Copley Place for over 30 years. Marilyn and her husband James owned Kay’s Restaurant in Jackson...
Jean L. Doherty
Oct 3, 2017
Doherty, Jean L. of Quincy, died October 3, 2017.
Jean worked for Altra Industrial Motion Parent Company of Boston Gear for 57 years, before retiring in 2014. She was a member of the Boston Gear Retiree Committee and a past bowler with the Boston Gear women’s league. She adored animals, especially dogs and the Love of her Life, her boxer...
Joseph A. Shea
Oct 2, 2017
Shea, Joseph A. of Abington passed away October 2, 2017.
Joe was born and raised in Hyde Park. He worked for many years as a truck driver and also as a janitor at St. Marys Church in Waltham. Joe was a motorcycle enthusiast, liked to play pool, enjoyed visiting the beach and spending time with his family.
Son of the...
Frances A. Greene
Oct 2, 2017
Greene, Frances Magazu Nahass, of Marion, formerly of Hingham, died October 2, 2017.
Frances was born in July of 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to parents Domenic and Sarah Magazu of Gibbstown, NJ. Oldest sister to the late Anne Lisa, Rose DiMuzio, Frank Magazu and Mary Reel and to her only surviving sibling Ret. Col. Harry Magazu and his wife Kay...
Wayne E. Mirick
Oct 2, 2017
Mirick, Wayne E. of Weymouth, died October 2, 2017.
Retired Supervisor of Attendance for 35 years for Quincy Public Schools. Wayne was a wonderful and devoted family man, especially to the care of his wife Maryrose throughout her illness. He was heartbroken when she passed away last year. His personality was large and his ability to make people laugh will...
Ann P. Collins
Oct 2, 2017
Ann Plankenhorn Collins passed peacefully from this life at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family, on October 2, 2017. Ann was a woman of many facets, a military veteran, business woman, public servant, devoted mother and grandmother, and one with a remarkable gift of friendship. A great lady of Hingham, she contributed mightily during her long life...
Linda A. Brooks
Oct 1, 2017
Brooks, Linda A. (Park) of Norwood, passed away October 1, 2017.
Linda was a resident of Norwood, previously of Jamaica Plain. She was a woman who fiercely loved her family. Linda will be remembered for being humble and heroic, she faced many challenges in her life. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
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Mary S. Grassie
Sep 30, 2017
Grassie, Mary S. (CecharIo) of Hingham, passed away September 30, 2017.
Mary was a longtime resident of Hingham. She worked for the Town of Hingham DPW as a secretary for many years. Prior to that she had worked as a crossing guard and then a dispatcher for the Town of Hingham Police Department. In her retirement she enjoyed working the...
Francis P. Doherty
Sep 30, 2017
Doherty, Francis Patrick, 50, of North Quincy, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a valiant 31 years on kidney dialysis September 30, 2017.
Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of Virginia (Kelly) and the late Bernard J. Doherty. Loving brother of Bernard F. and Robin (McManus) Doherty and their daughter Carrie of Tewksbury, William J. Esquire and...
Lawrence P. Mcclennan
Sep 29, 2017
Lawrence P. “Larry” McClennan of Whitman, passed away on September 29, 2017.
Larry always enjoyed racing, music and laughter.
Beloved husband of Christina M.(Sanchez) McClennan. Loving father of Thomas M. McClennan of Brookline and Ben R. McClennan of Whitman. Brother of Michelle Gleason and her husband, Leo, of Foxboro, Thomas M. McClennan of Weymouth, Robert W. McClennan and his wife,...
“Bunny” Alyce M. Kelley
Sep 29, 2017
Kelley, “Bunny” Alyce M., age 82, of Quincy (63 years), formerly of Roxbury, passed away peacefully September 29, 2017 at Boston Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Kelley, cherished sister of Jean Gibbons, Barbara Meany, and predeceased by her sister Florence (Sissy) Bussiere and brothers Arthur Kelley and Robert Kelley. Loving aunt...
Nicholas P. Bjorkman
Sep 29, 2017
Mr. Nicholas P. Bjorkman, of Plymouth, passed away on September 29, 2017.
Nick worked for many years for Bjorkman Industrial Power Corp in Weymouth where he was a integral part of the day to day operations for the family business. An avid Boston Sports Fan, in his spare time he enjoyed boating and motorcycle riding. Nick was loved by all...
Ronald P. Baldassini
Sep 29, 2017
Ronald P. Baldassini of Braintree, formerly of North Weymouth, died September 29, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 54.
A 30 year employee of Fidelity Investments in Boston, Ron worked most recently as Vice President of Tax. Music was a passion for Ron and he played guitar in several bands. Family gatherings, working in the yard and...
Teresa A. Callahan
Sep 28, 2017
Callahan, Teresa A. (Waszkiewicz) of Quincy, passed away September 28, 2017.
Terry was a longtime resident of Quincy, previously living in Dorchester and Milton. In her younger years, she was a part of the Polish Club in Dorchester where she attended a dancing group. She enjoyed classical music and playing piano. In her spare time she also enjoyed hiking, camping...
David L. Mcelroy
Sep 28, 2017
David L. McElroy, a long term resident of the Linden Ponds community in Hingham, passed away September 28, 2017. A native of Brookline, Dave and his wife Fran previously resided in Newton and Pocasset. During WWII he served as a Yeoman 3rd Class in the U.S. Coast Guard. In his career as a Master Grocer and Food Product Broker he...
Bridget Coffey
Sep 26, 2017
Coffey, Bridget (Flaherty) of Quincy, died September 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Moycullen, County Galway, Ireland.
Bridget’s family came first throughout her entire life followed by her devout Catholic faith and community involvement. She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bridget attended daily Mass and found the good in everyone. As a...
Stephen E. Downey
Sep 25, 2017
Downey, Stephen E. of Weymouth, died September 25, 2017.
Steve was born and raised in Quincy, later becoming a resident of Weymouth. He attended North Quincy High School and Quincy Vocational. Steve enjoyed being outdoors; hiking, fishing, scuba diving and traveling. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Cherished son of Louise (Cronin) Downey of Weymouth and...
Rebecca M. Hennessy
Sep 24, 2017
Hennessy, Rebecca M. of Quincy, died suddenly on September 24, 2017. She was 22.
Becca was an enthusiastic artist, with talents in interior design, fashion and cosmetics. She was a member of the Danceworks Dance Company in Quincy for over 15 years, played the guitar, cello, saxophone and had a beautiful singing voice. Becca was self taught in the Korean...
Michael J. Mercadante
Sep 23, 2017
Mercadante, Michael J. of Wollaston, died September 23, 2017.
Loving father of Ariane Ritz and her husband Chris of Stoughton. Cherished grandfather of Christiana and Liam Ritz of Stoughton. Devoted son of Rose (D’Elia) Mercandante of Wollaston and the late John J. Mercadante. Brother of Linda Vopat and her husband Neil of Plympton. Uncle of Samantha and her husband Richard...
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