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Joseph P. Ward
Jul 3, 2024
Ward, Joseph P. of Weymouth, passed away July 3, 2024.
Joe was born in Weymouth to the late George and Anne Marie Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Weymouth and a 1978 graduate of Weymouth North High School. Joe had a special interest in culinary arts and attended Johnson and Wales University, he used his skills as a local chef....
Jeanne F. Donovan
Jul 3, 2024
Jeanne F. Donovan, 70, of Hull, Massachusetts, died on July 3, 2024 after a brief illness, with family by her side.
Ms. Donovan was born and raised in Dorchester, MA the second oldest of eight children. She dedicated her life to serving others as a waitress, spending the last few decades as a familiar face at Schooners Restaurant in Hull. Ms....
James H. Wallace Jr.
Jul 3, 2024
James H. Wallace, Jr. of Weymouth, originally from Dorchester, died July 3, 2024 at the age of 77.
Jim worked as a professional jeweler for many years. In retirement, he worked for Brockton Hospital and Newton High School as a cook. Jim enjoyed fishing and golf.
Father of Shawn Wallace of E. Taunton, Carrie Ann McDermott of Carver, and Michelle Wallace of...
Russell E. Kelcourse
Jul 2, 2024
Russell E. Kelcourse, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away July 2, 2024, in Brockton, MA. He born on February 23 1942, Quincy, MA.
Russell's legacy of love, inspiration, and compassion will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. May he rest in peace.
Detra Roberta Towle
Jul 2, 2024
Detra Roberta Towle (“DeeDee”, “Dee”), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend, died peacefully on July 2, 2024 in her hometown of Hingham, Massachusetts.
Detra was born on August 29, 1944. Detra’s caring and generous nature was felt by all of those who knew her. Her two passions and loves in life were family and teaching. She was a loved...
Nader K. Sidahmed
Jul 2, 2024
Nader Sidahmed of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was 50 years old.
Nader’s loss is felt by so many people. He was a Master Engineer at Mass General Hospital for over 10 years. He attended UMASS Amherst and held multiple Microsoft / VMware certifications.
Nader was born in Dorchester and raised in Quincy, MA...
Loretta L. McDonald
Jul 2, 2024
Loretta L. McDonald of Hingham, MA passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days.
Loretta was born and raised in South Boston attending the Gate of Heaven parish schools. She married fellow South Boston resident, and FBI Special Agent Joseph C. McDonald. They traveled the United...
John J. "Jay" O'Neil Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
John J. “Jay” O’Neil Jr., of Weymouth, formerly of Milton, Dorchester and Quincy died peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was 70 years old.
Jay was the oldest of seven siblings. He was born in Boston on December 23, 1953 and was the son of the late...
John R. Cadigan
Jun 30, 2024
John Richard Cadigan, Age 62, of Hamilton, passed away on June 30. John was in the midst of a typical favorite Sunday, a morning with good friends, an afternoon cooking up crab legs, listening to ska and hanging out with his three faithful dogs, all interrupted by a tragic fall.
The son of Ruth and Joseph Walter Cadigan; husband of his...
Dorothy Wildish Heger
Jun 30, 2024
Dorothy Wildish Heger, known as “DeeJay”, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on June 30, 2024 in Hingham MA. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on December 18th, 1942, the second daughter of Clara and Thomas Wildish.
DeeJay's life journey began in the scenic city of Portland, Oregon, she traveled to San Francisco and Seattle and then to...
Robert Leo Murray
Jun 30, 2024
Murray, Robert Leo of Braintree, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was 95 years old.
Bob was the second of five sons, born in 1929, to Frederick and Margaret Murray. He grew up on Butler Street in Dorchester. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1946, and from Boston College in 1950. In 1951, Bob joined the U.S. Army,...
Helen F. Smith
Jun 29, 2024
Helen F. Smith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, she was 100 years old. Born and raised in Dorchester to Eugene and Helen Frances (Kerrigan) Ward. After Marriage, Houghs Neck became her home town.
Our mom, grandmother, great grandmother was always there for each of us, by our side with her Love, Wisdom and Strength through all life’s ups...
Grace Price Platt
Jun 29, 2024
Grace Price Platt, of Hingham, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at The Residence at Penniman Hill in Hingham. She was 97. Grace was born in Perkasie, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Vira Price.
She met her first husband Oscar Martinez, a member of the US Navy, at a dinner her...
Francis "Billy" O'Donoghue
Jun 28, 2024
Francis “Billy” O'Donoghue, age 85, of Boston Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June, 28, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1938, in the Boston City Hospital and raised on Norfolk Street, Dorchester.
Francis enlisted in the Navy and served honorably as a Navy Corpsman 2nd Class overseas in Italy, and aboard the USS Randolph. After an honorable discharge, he returned...
Nan Marie Jones
Jun 28, 2024
Nan Marie Jones (Zdankowski), a longtime resident of Braintree, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was 74.
She was born in Boston to Mary T. (Gorski) and Edward H. Zdankowski and raised in Dorchester and Quincy. She graduated from Fontbonne Academy, Class of 1967. She met her husband, William F. Jones, at The Surf at Nantasket Beach. The...
Elizabeth A. Hartry
Jun 28, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Brown) Hartry, 94, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco, Maine. She was born on March 21,1930 the daughter of Warren and Julia (Stanley) Brown. Betty grew up in Weymouth, graduated from Weymouth High School in 1947 and after high school worked as a typist for the Employees Insurance Company of...
John V. Ryan, Jr.
Jun 28, 2024
John “Jack” Vincent Ryan Jr. of 15 Bel Air Rd. In Hingham passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 28, 2024. Born on May 6, 1939, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jack was the beloved son of Helen McClain Ryan and John Vincent Ryan. He grew up in North Weymouth and proudly wore his hometown on his sleeve. Jack...
John Leonard Cooper
Jun 28, 2024
John Leonard Cooper, 76, of Quincy, MA, passed away at home in the care of his loving wife on June 28, 2024, after giving cancer one hell of a fight. A lifelong resident of Quincy, John was born on March 6, 1948, the second child of Ted and Eunice Cooper, both deceased. He leaves behind an older brother, Ted, and...
Charles William "Charlie" Doherty
Jun 27, 2024
Charles William "Charlie" Doherty, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Mary E. (McLaughlin) and Patrick Doherty, his brother Ronald (Ronnie) and his brothers-in-law Louis (Mike) Ramacker and Martin (Marty) Kane.
Charlie is survived by his best friend and wife of 20 years, Laura (Solimini), stepsons Robert (Bobby)...
Susan Marie (Millar) Galvin
Jun 27, 2024
Susan Marie (Millar) Galvin, of Holbrook, died peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 70.
Susan was born in Boston on January 3, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Herbert E. and Anne (Featherstone) Millar. She was raised in Cambridge and Allston, attended local schools and graduated from Brighton High School.
Susan...
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