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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Lisa Ann Birrittieri
Apr 1, 2018
Lisa A. Birrittieri, Dorchester native, V.P. of Colliers International leaves a legacy of love and strength for all who knew her.
Lisa Ann Birrittieri, of Mashpee, MA, passed away on April 1, Easter Sunday, following a nearly four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Lisa, a native of Boston, MA, was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Wheaton College, B.A., and Northeastern...
Marion Ellen Sylvester
Apr 1, 2018
Marion Ellen Sylvester, 72, of Hull, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Easter Sunday.
Ellen found her calling as a nurse beginning from South Shore hospital and spanning to the infirmary at the Charles Street Jail. Working for the City of Boston was where she developed a passion for serving the forgotten members of the community. Ellen’s...
James H. Veneau
Apr 1, 2018
James (“Jim”) H. Veneau (81) of Quincy passed away on Sunday, April 1.
Beloved husband of Barbara J. (Dudley) Veneau; brother of the late Muriel, Simon, John, Eleanor, and Walter; loving father of Cheryl L. Wood and James C. Veneau and stepchildren, James McMahon, Virginia Colarusso, and Robert McMahon. Devoted Grandpa of Nicole, Danny, Angela, Allison, Elise, Aimee, Brian, Alena,...
Mary A. Foley
Mar 31, 2018
Mary A. (Loughnane) Foley of Weymouth, passed away on March 31, 2018.
Mary always enjoyed going to the Whipple Center in Weymouth to play cards. She was also a member of the Newcomers Club of Weymouth, an avid reader and enjoyed travelling and taking cruises. She will be missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Beloved wife of...
William B. Paul
Mar 31, 2018
Paul, William B. of Weymouth, originally from Dorchester, died March 31, 2018. Bill’s life revolved around his family and friends. His passions included fishing and camping.
Beloved father of Mary E. Paul, Matthew W. Paul, and Michael R. Plante; all of Quincy. Former husband of Karin J. (Burnham) Paul of Holbrook. Loving brother of Eugene “Bob” Paul of FL, Regina...
Gerald M. Kirby
Mar 30, 2018
Kirby, Gerald M. “Gerry” of Quincy on Good Friday, March 30, 2018.
Gerry died surrounded by loving family. For 59 years he was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Dotty) Kirby. Devoted father of Kevin Kirby of Cohasset, Sean Kirby and his husband Russell Beaulieu of Dracut, Timothy Kirby of Andover, New Jersey, Kerri Ryder and her husband Scott Ryder of...
Paula M. Deluca
Mar 29, 2018
DeLuca, Paula M. of Cambridge, died March 29, 2018.
Born in Boston on November 29, 1959. Since kindergarten, Paula never met a stranger. She loved traveling the world with her family and was an avid writer. She loved to practice her language skills, and leaves behind friends in almost every state in the country and certainly every continent.
Paula was...
Steven J. Reilly
Mar 29, 2018
Reilly, Steven J. of Weymouth, passed away on March 29, 2018.
Steven worked for many years for Poole Plumbing. He enjoyed fishing, and following the Patriots and the Boston Bruins. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him.
Beloved son of Mary (Monaghan) Reilly of Weymouth and the late John Reilly. Brother of Anne Marks and her...
Paul V. Halpin, Jr.
Mar 28, 2018
Halpin, Paul V., Jr. of Marshfield, died March 28, 2018.
Loving father of Nicole Shaw and her husband Arlen of N. Attleboro and Paul Halpin III of Marshfield. Grandfather of Evelyn Shaw of N. Attleboro. Beloved son of Doris (Delaney) Halpin of Hingham and the late Paul Halpin. Caring brother of James Halpin of Marshfield, Catherine McNulty and her husband...
Ernest David Chambers
Mar 28, 2018
Chambers, Ernest David of Weymouth, passed away March 28, 2018.
David was born and raised in Fitchburg by the late Ernest and Jennie Chambers with his sister and brother. He earned his Bachelors Degree in English from UMass Amherst and went on to study Philosophy at Harvard University. David served in the United States Air Force and Reserves during the...
Irene W. Guest
Mar 28, 2018
GUEST, Irene W. (Nowlin), of Weymouth passed away peacefully March 28, 2018 at the age of 93.
Irene was born in Somerville where she grew up and was educated. She has lived in Weymouth for over 60 years. She worked in the administrative office of Electro Switch of Weymouth for many years.
She is the wife of the late Harry...
Charles J. Mattina
Mar 28, 2018
Charles J. Mattina of Weymouth, passed away on March 28, 2018.
Charlie worked for over 30 years for Proctor and Gamble. He was a member of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks, the Braintree DAV, the Braintree American Legion Post # 86, as well as the Puritan Bridge Club of Braintree. He was also a U.S. Army veteran serving with the...
Margaret Foley
Mar 27, 2018
On March 27th 2018, Margaret (Peggy) Foley joined her beloved husband of 66 years, Bob, in Heaven.
Formerly of Rockland and Dorchester, Peggy was just six days shy of her 95th birthday at her time of death. Having lived a long life of love and devotion to her Creator, husband, family and Church, Peggy enjoyed her last few days at...
Bernard T. Spellman, Jr.
Mar 27, 2018
Bernard T. “Buddy” Spellman, of Safety Harbor, FL and Saratoga, N.Y. passed away on March 27th, 2018 after a brief bout with cancer.
Buddy was born in Jamaica Plain, a son of the late Bernard T. and Edith I (Roche) Spellman. He leaves his daughter, Renee Opperman. Brother of Judith Alconada, Herbert Spellman and his wife, Barbara, Mary Jane Abruzzese...
Ethel M. Curran
Mar 27, 2018
Ethel M. (Bora) Curran of Quincy (93), died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 27, 2018.
Devoted wife of the late Arthur T. Curran. Unconditionally loving mother of Donald Rowley of Burrillville, RI, Laurene (Curran) Price and her husband Jim Price of Marshfield, MA, Janice (Curran) Bickley and her husband Barry Bickley of North Andover, MA, and Kim...
Leo F. Burke
Mar 27, 2018
Burke, Leo F. of Quincy, died March 27, 2018.
Leo loved his family, sailing, and traveling throughout the country visiting family and historical sites. He was a history buff, an extremely talented woodworking artist, and an avid reader. Leo was a Ham Radio operator, call sign W1SOJ, and a lifetime member of the Quincy Yacht Club. He was also a...
Marie B. Rodday
Mar 26, 2018
Marie B. (Ryan) Rodday of Quincy, died March 26, 2018. The beloved wife of the late Herbert C. Rodday, Jr. LT. BPD, Ret. Devoted sister of Noreen and her husband “Bill” Nelligan of Dedham and Frances E. Ryan of Mashpee. Godmother of Mary Blundell of Walpole. Loving aunt of John Nelligan and Liz Walsh-Nelligan of Dedham, Joseph Nelligan and his...
Helene J. Joyce
Mar 26, 2018
Helene J. Joyce of Weymouth, formerly of Braintree and South Boston, died March 26, 2018 at the age of 80.
Helene worked for the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) for 25 years, retiring in 2003. She wintered in Naples, FL for 20 years where she made many friends. Helene enjoyed Bingo and trips to Foxwoods.
She was the beloved wife of...
Sybil L. Leary
Mar 25, 2018
Sybil L. Leary, 90, of Hingham and West Hyannisport, passed away on Sunday, March 25th, 2018.
Born on January 10, 1928 in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert N. and Dorothy (Walden) Burns. Sybil was a graduate of North Quincy High School. She was a cheerleader and Co Captain for five years. After completing high school,...
John F. Roche
Mar 25, 2018
John F. Roche of Hull, died March 25, 2018. The beloved husband of Mary Granger Roche of Hull. Loving father of Keri Daniel and her husband Cary of Germantown, MD, Kelli Eriksson and her husband Mark of Hagerstown, MD, Nadina Cheney and her husband Russ and Jenny Roche and her companion Bryan Cyr all of Rockland and the late Lisa...