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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Lisa Kearney Elias
Oct 31, 2017
Lisa Kearney Elias of Canton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2017.
Beloved wife of Philip Elias. Loving mother of Tristan and Mackenzie Elias. Cherished daughter of Robert and Catherine (MacKenzie) Kearney of West Bridgewater. Sister of Michelle K. McGee of Easton. Aunt of Addie and Liam McGee of Easton.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...
Allan C. Sarruda
Oct 30, 2017
Sarruda, Allan Charles, 73, of Weymouth, MA died Monday, October 30, 2017. Loving husband to Carol Sarruda for 52 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Joanne Collins and her husband John and Lori Manto and her husband Ennio. Devoted grandfather to Peter, Lauren, Jenna, Nathan and Miranda.
Raised in Quincy, Allan was the son...
Stephen A. Ericson
Oct 30, 2017
Ericson, Stephen A. “captain of the Yankee Doodle” a former resident of Quincy but recently resided in Lantana, Florida, died October 30, 2017 after his long term battle with cancer.
Beloved father of Kenneth Rheaume of Holbrook, Julie Dozier of Taunton, Keith Ericson of Weymouth, Dennis Ericson of Weymouth, Richard Ericson of Kingston, Janelle Erickson of Holbrook and the late...
Daniel Joseph Beswick
Oct 29, 2017
Daniel Joseph Beswick of Weymouth, tragically left this earth to join his loving dad, Joseph, in heaven on October, 29, 2017.
Daniel, a bright happy child, grew up in N. Weymouth playing hockey and baseball. Daniel had a love for camping and fishing with his family. He was an avid Boston sports fan who enjoyed many memories at Patriots games...
Jacquelynn M. Garvin
Oct 29, 2017
Garvin, Jacquelynn M. of Dorchester, 59 years old, died October 29, 2017.
Beloved daughter of the late Bridget Kelly Garvin and Francis Garvin. Beloved sister of Frank Garvin and his wife Anne Marie of Peabody, Gail Garvin of Dorchester, Cheryl O’Brien and her husband Roy of Charlestown, and Edward Garvin and his wife Kathleen of Naperville, Ill. Jacquie is also...
H. Priscilla Broydrick
Oct 28, 2017
H. Priscilla Broydrick of Selbyville, DE, died October 28, 2017 at the age of 92.
Priscilla was a graduate of Newton High School. She devoted her life to her family as a mother and homemaker.
She was the wife of the late Walter B. Broydrick who passed away in 1989. Loving mother of William Broydrick and his wife Cynthia of...
Mary G. Geden
Oct 28, 2017
Geden, Mary Georgia (Golemis) of Quincy, formerly of Milton, died October 28, 2017. Born in Boston, Mary was a longtime resident of Squantum, MA.
Beloved wife of the late George Geden of Milton. Loving daughter of the late Alexander and Despina Golemis of Squantum. Survived by her brother George Golemis.
Mary attended Squantum School and North Quincy High School. She...
Caitlin J. Burkard
Oct 28, 2017
Caitlin J. Burkard of Rockland, died October 28, 2017, surrounded by her family.
Through organ donation Caitlin gave the gift of life to four people. She was 31. Caitlin worked for Armin Industries in Dighton where she was blessed with many friends. She was a talkative woman with beautiful blue eyes and an infectious laugh. She enjoyed scrapbooking, poetry and...
Janice R. Collins
Oct 28, 2017
Collins, Janice R. (McLellan), age 70, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Janice was being cared for at Wingate Nursing Home in Kingston.
Janice was the daughter of Ruth McLellan and John McLellan of Jamaica Plain. Janice is survived by her (4) children, Kimberly Collins of Rockland, Kerri Collins and...
Lorraine R. Gavin
Oct 28, 2017
Gavin, Lorraine R. (Tirrell) of Brockton, died October 28, 2017.
Lorraine was born in Boston and raised her family in Dorchester. She later moved to Hull. She was an administrator for many years for Pastene Wine and Spirits. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Dear wife to the late Edward P. Gavin....
Francis A. “Fran” Yafrate
Oct 26, 2017
Yafrate, Francis A. “Fran” of Quincy, died unexpectedly October 26, 2017, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of 31 years to Maryalice O’Hearn Yafrate of Quincy. Devoted father of Michael Yafrate and his wife Kristen of East Bridgewater. Cherished Papa of Hannah and Ryan Yafrate. Caring brother of James Yafrate and his wife Jacqueline of Raynham. Also survived by...
Joseph K. Callahan
Oct 26, 2017
Callahan, Joseph K. of Quincy, died October 26, 2017.
Joe was a lifelong resident of Quincy. He worked for the school system for many years and later worked as a landscaper. He enjoyed playing the lottery and watching football. He was an avid Redskins fan. The cornerstone of his life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Joe will be remembered...
Sara A. Mackinnon
Oct 25, 2017
MacKinnon, Sara of Quincy, died October 25, 2017.
Sara was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Throughout her life, Sara was passionate about caring for others. Although Sara had no children of her own, she was a second mother to Mike, Charlie, Leo, Larry and Margaret, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sara was a devout Catholic whose faith carried her...
John J. “Mort” Kelly Jr.
Oct 24, 2017
Kelly, John J., Jr. “Mort” of Squantum, died October 24, 2017.
Beloved husband of the late Mary “Honey” Kelly. Loving father of Daniel J. Kelly and his wife Kristine of Colorado, John J. Kelly III of Quincy, Joan F. Hastings and her husband Mark of Squantum and the late Michael H. Kelly. Devoted Grandpa/Papa of Rainier Kelly, Thea Blue Kelly...
Francis C. Pistorino
Oct 24, 2017
Pistorino, Francis C., of Weymouth, died October 24, 2017.
Francis worked for the US Postal Service in South Boston for 35 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed visits to Castle Island, walks on Nantasket Beach and walking his family’s dogs. Francis took great pride in his yard and could often be found tending it and gardening.
Beloved husband of Jacqueline...
Claire L. Donovan
Oct 24, 2017
Claire L. Donovan (Quigley) of Weymouth, age 75, died on October 24, 2017 after a lengthy illness at South Shore Hospital with her son Marc, her daughter in law Theresa and her grandson Corey by her side.
Claire lived most of her life in Dorchester before moving to Weymouth in 1986. She worked for over 30 years at the Boston...
Ellen F. Jacobs
Oct 22, 2017
Jacobs, Ellen F. (Smith) of Wareham, formerly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2017, surrounded by her daughters singing A Bushel and a Peck.
Ellen graduated from Hingham High School Class of 1945. In her early years, Ellen worked for the telephone company before her successful 25 year career with Sears. She was a former...
Elizabeth Graceffa
Oct 22, 2017
Elizabeth Graceffa (Wingo) of Weymouth, died October 22, 2017 at the age of 84.
Elizabeth was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving as a nurse during the Korean War. She worked as a registered nurse for several local hospitals and retired in 1997 from South Shore Hospital. She volunteered for the Girl Scouts and in retirement for Sacred Heart School...
Francis X. Doyle
Oct 22, 2017
Francis Xavier Doyle, Sr., died October 22, 2017 at the age of 87.
Born in Boston to the late William P. and Hannah G. Doyle. Currently of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, Brockton and Norfolk … but forever will consider Southie as his “hometown.” Survived by his best friend and loving wife of 65 years Geraldine (Prescott). Proud father of...
Sarah R. Hackworth
Oct 21, 2017
Sarah R. (Bailey / Downey) Hackworth, of Weymouth, died October 21st, 2017.
Sally is survived by her brother, Morgan Bailey, her sister, Martha Chamberlain, her son, Robert Downey, her grandson Sagan Downey, and many devoted friends and caregivers. Sally, the daughter of Nancy and Henry Bailey, grew up in Medfield, and later Milton, Massachusetts.
Many happy childhood summers were spent...