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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...
Marion Greeley
Oct 8, 2018
Marion (Toro) Greeley of New Bern, NC, formerly of Weymouth, died October 8, 2018.
Marion was Comptroller at Quincy Medical Supply for many years. She was a long-time parishioner at St. Brigid’s Church in South Boston where she sang with the choir for 8 years. Marion was a great Sicilian cook and baker and was happiest when surrounded by friends...
James J. Bickford Sr.
Oct 8, 2018
James J. Bickford of Weymouth, passed away with family by his side on October 8, 2018. Jim was born on January 10, 1960 in Boston to the late Mary J. and Charles R. Bickford.
Beloved husband of 35 years to Maureen (Little) Bickford of Weymouth. Loving and proud father to James J. Bickford Jr. and Theresa of Scituate, Jennifer...
Jane I. Miller
Oct 7, 2018
Miller, Jane Isabel (Perry) of Hingham, born March 28, 1929 and died October 7, 2018.
Married to the late Maj. Russell H. Miller, USMC. Amazing mother to Rusty Miller and his wife Sue, Mindy Miller Peden and her husband Keith, Mike Miller and his wife Elaine, and Rocky Miller and his wife Francie. Also Grandma Jane to 9 grandchildren,...
Mary D. Candora
Oct 7, 2018
Mary (Brown) Candora of Weymouth, died Oct. 7, 2018. Mary loved spending time with her family and line dancing with her late husband, Peter. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her.
Mary leaves behind her loving family. Loving mother of Karen Candora, Anthony Candora both of Weymouth and daughter, Michelle Mine, husband Chris, grandchildren Anthony and...
Kathleen A. Burns
Oct 7, 2018
Kathleen A. (Ferris) Burns of Whitman and Weymouth, died October 7, 2018 at the age of 77.
Family and friends were the focus of Kathleen’s life. She loved to host for the holidays and cherished playing cards and Bingo with her group of girlfriends.
Beloved wife of Edwin F. Burns, Jr. Loving mother of Alan Burns and wife Gayle of...
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