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Joseph G. Gratta
Jun 26, 2017
Gratta, Joseph G. of Hingham, died June 26, 2017.
Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Giulia (Politano) Gratta. Loving father of Paul Gratta and his wife Lauren of Norwell, Joseph Gratta and his wife Rose of Scitaute, Mario Gratta and his wife Traci of Norwell, and Elizabeth Gratta and her former husband Andy Gilmartin of Hull. Dear brother...
Eileen Murphy
Jun 26, 2017
Hanora “Eileen” Murphy, age 87, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on June 26, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Kenneth Francis Murphy, a noted Weymouth contractor. She is survived by her children; Nancy Lewis and her husband Brian of Weymouth, daughter Patricia of Weymouth, son Kenneth and his wife Lynn of...
Mark F. Mavilia
Jun 25, 2017
Mark F. Mavilia, a lifelong resident of Braintree, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2017, due to complications of surgery. He was 39.
Mark worked in the IT Department at the Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston. He had a passion for fishing and enjoyed attending reggae music concerts. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with the love...
Andrew W. “Andy” Clifford
Jun 25, 2017
Mr. Andrew W. “Andy” Clifford, of South Weymouth, passed away on June 25, 2017.
Andy was a brave young man who confronted numerous medical challenges in his short life and who touched the hearts of all who met him. He was always concerned with the well being of others and always wanted to be loved in turn. Although Andy spent...
Dorothy A. Smith
Jun 24, 2017
Smith, Dorothy A. (Lang) of Hingham, formerly of South Boston, age 93, passed peacefully on June 24, 2017, in her daughter’s arms.
Her family was most important to Dorothy and she took great pleasure in her daughter and grand daughter’s lives. Dorothy enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. They were adventurous spirits who learned from many different cultures around...
Joseph M. Cullinan, Jr.
Jun 23, 2017
Joseph M. Cullinan, Jr., age 66 of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 23rd after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, he was raised in Weymouth, graduated from Weymouth High School, received his BS in Human Services and MSW from Springfield College. He was employed at the Boston Housing Authority as the Director...
Ronald F. Leary
Jun 22, 2017
Ronald F. Leary, 92, of Hingham and West Hyannisport, passed away on June 22, 2017. Born on October 28, 1924 in Weymouth, MA, he was the son of the late Michael T. and Mary (Connolly) Leary.
Ronald F. Leary is one of last surviving Marine veterans for his landing participation at Guadalcanal at age 17. Ron joined the Marines leaving...
Margaret E. Sandahl
Jun 22, 2017
Sandahl, Margaret E. “Peg” of East Weymouth went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017, after a long illness.
Peg was born on March 16, 1940, to Oliver and Elizabeth (Betty) Merrill and grew up in Wollaston. She graduated from North Quincy High School in 1957 and went on to UMass Amherst to get her bachelors degree...
Michael J. Cashman
Jun 22, 2017
Michael J. Cashman of Braintree, passed away June 22, 2017.
Michael was born in Dorchester and grew up in Weymouth. He attended Weymouth High School and graduated in the Class of 1973. Michael loved the outdoors, especially the beach. He also loved to go for walks, read and was an avid movie buff.
Son of Rita F. (Jennings) Cashman and...
Stephanie E. Stella
Jun 22, 2017
Stephanie E. Stella of Weymouth, died suddenly June 22, 2017 at the age of 26.
Stephanie was highly involved in raising funds to fight breast cancer. Her daughter was the light of her life and she loved being a mom.
Cherished daughter of Charles Stella and Cheryl Ann Papkey of Weymouth. Devoted and proud mother of Michelle Elizabeth Stella Wise....
Jeanette Pflaumer
Jun 22, 2017
Jeanette Pflaumer (Molisse), a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died June 22, 2017.
Jeanette devoted her life to her family and cherished her role as a grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy.
Beloved wife of Howard Pflaumer, Jr. Loving mother of Patricia Pflaumer of Pembroke, Donna McDonald and her husband Michael of Ashburn, VA, James Pflaumer and...
Edna M. Spillane
Jun 22, 2017
Spillane, Edna M. (Patnode) of Weymouth, 98, passed away June 22, 2017. Born in Clinton, MA to the late Charles and Selina (Montville) Patnode. Edna attended her schooling in Boston and worked in retail for over 20 years. She was the social director at the Whipple Center in Weymouth. Her family was her passion. In addition, she was a special...
Patrick J. Mcdonagh
Jun 22, 2017
Patrick J. McDonagh Sr, of Quincy, passed away June 22, 2017 after a two year battle with lung cancer surrounded by his loving family.
Patrick was born in Cnoc Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland. He was the son of Martin and Mary (Folan) McDonagh. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary (Leonard) McDonagh and six children, Mary Ann...
Charles A. Crowley
Jun 21, 2017
Crowley, Charles A. ”Charlie”, Jr. of Hingham, passed away June 21, 2017, husband of Ann M. “Nancy” Crowley and their five children, David P. of Fairhaven, MA, Stephen W. of W. Barnstable, MA and Naples, Florida, Jane Crowley Wemyss of Wellesley, MA, Scott M. Crowley of Pocasset, MA and the late Charles A. Crowley 3rd of Chatham, MA, and their...
David F. Bouley, Jr.
Jun 21, 2017
David F. Bouley, Jr. of Braintree and Quincy, died June 21, 2017 at the age of 47.
Dave graduated from UMass Boston where he was inducted as a tennis player into the their Athletic Hall of Fame. For the last 15 years he worked for First Electronics as a cabling supervisor. Growing up in Quincy, he was known all around...
Dorothy G. Mccahill
Jun 21, 2017
McCahill, Dorothy G. (Gannon) of Hingham, passed away unexpectedly June 21, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born and raised in Bayside, New York. She attended Katharine Gibbs School and worked for McGraw Hill Publishing in New York City. In August 1953 she married the love of her life, William J. McCahill. They raised their seven children in Somerville,...
William D. O’Neill
Jun 20, 2017
O’Neill, William D., A 58 year resident of Weymouth, originally from Brighton, died June 20, 2017 at the age of 83.
Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army, including 26 years in the Army Reserves. He retired from Instron after many years, where he worked in planning and logistics. A dedicated volunteer, Bill gave his time to many, including the...
John F. Rein Sr.
Jun 20, 2017
Rein, John F., Sr. of Quincy, passed away June 20, 2017.
John was a longtime resident of Quincy. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was an Electronic Technician at Audivox for 31 years and was also a Manager of Support Services at State Street where he retired in 2003. John was known as...
Donald Colby Hooper
Jun 20, 2017
Hooper, Donald Colby of Weymouth, died June 20, 2017.
Don grew up in Maine and has lived in Weymouth for many years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Don enjoyed storytelling, playing golf and watching football, especially the New England Patriots. He was happiest when surrounded by family and always looked forward to the annual family trips to Maine....
Pamela Manning-Ashmanskas
Jun 19, 2017
Manning-Ashmanskas, Pamela of Quincy, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Diamond Blackfan Anemia and Leukemia on June 19, 2017.
Pamela was a lifelong Quincy resident. She attended Quincy Public Schools, Deland, FL Schools and college. At the age of 2, she was diagnosed with Diamond Blackfan Anemia and amazed family, friends and the medical community. Over her...
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