Obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

Brennan, Robert J. “Spider” of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side March 8, 2017. Spider was a lifelong Weymouth resident and was a member of the Local 133 Laborers Union for many years. Spider was a proud Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Fishing, playing cards, sports and spending time at the Sons...

Mar 8, 2017

Mogelson, Joseph Ellis of Hingham, formerly of Mississippi, died March 8, 2017.  

Joseph grew up in Minnesota, married the love of his life Rose and spent his married life in Mississippi, and eventually moved to Hingham 11 years ago. He spent time enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a pilot. He loved to fly and enjoyed teaching others...

Mar 7, 2017

Haas, Allan G. of Abington, formerly of Weymouth, died March 7, 2017. He was 88.

Allan was born and educated in Weymouth, enlisting in the Army at 17 years old. His impressive military time includes serving as a sergeant in WWII, a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Ready Reserves during the Korean War, Cuban Crisis and Vietnam Era....

Mar 7, 2017

Isabelle, Margot M. (Thornton) of Hull, formerly of Hingham, died March 7, 2017.  

Margot Graduated from Emmanuel College and received her Master’s Degree at Simmons College.  She worked as a reference librarian at Hingham Library and later retired from MA College of Art Library.  Margot enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and going for walks.  She was an active member of...

Mar 6, 2017

Morrison, Meredith F. (Wall) “Merry” of Quincy, reluctantly died on March 6th.  

Merry was married to the late Lyle D. Morrison, Jr.  She is missed by her family- her children; Debbie Morrison of Quincy, Lyle D. Morrison III & Andrea Serpa Morrison of Lexington, Brenda Morrison & James Keane of Wareham, Paula Rowe & Larry Rowe of Quincy and...

Mar 6, 2017

Mar 5, 2017

Peter Vincent Maiolino of Middleboro, MA passed away Sunday March 5, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, after a brave battle against cancer.

Peter was born and raised in Winthrop, MA. He graduated from Salem State College and later worked for Thomas’ English Muffins as a Route Salesman. He had an incredible work ethic and thoroughly enjoyed his job and...

Mar 5, 2017

Jennifer J. Swan of Weymouth, died March 5, 2017.

Jen was a fun-loving woman who was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. She was devoted to her family and blessed with many lifelong friends. She enjoyed movies and was a food enthusiast. She will be dearly missed.   

Cherished daughter of Russell Swan of Brockton and the late Diane...

Mar 5, 2017

Warren E. Toland, Sr. of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, died at home on March 5, 2017 at the age of 75.

Warren worked as a teacher and administrator for over 40 years for Boston Public Schools, finishing his career at Charlestown High School, where he spent 22 years. He also worked as an adjunct professor at Massasoit Community College...

Mar 4, 2017

Mulcahy, Jeremiah F. “Jerry” of Quincy, died March 4, 2017.  

Born July 6, 1952 in South Boston to Jeremiah and Joan (Tracey) Mulcahy. He moved to Quincy when he was 2 years old and attended Quincy Public Schools and graduated from North Quincy High School in 1970. Jerry was an accomplished athlete, captain of the football and gymnastics team....

Mar 4, 2017

Domenic Russo, age 69 of East Weymouth passed away on March 4, 2017 after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Weymouth, he was the youngest son of Domenic and Mary (Rosetti) Russo. In 1966 Domenic was drafted in the Vietnam War and proudly served his country stationed in Korea. Some of the medals and decorations he received were the...

Mar 3, 2017

Joseph Thomas Cavanagh passed peacefully at Carney Hospital on March 3, 2017 after a brief illness.

He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Downey Cavanagh, son of the late Joseph F. and D. Laura (Braese) Cavanagh and brother of the late Richard E. Cavanagh.

Born in  Boston, Joseph was a graduate of Boston Technical High School and Boston...

Mar 2, 2017

Carol A.  Shea of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died March 2, 2017 her 74th birthday.  The beloved mother and best friend of Suzanne (Shea) Monahan and her husband John of Squantum. Loving sister of Rick Shea and Patricia Carter both of South Boston and Robert Shea of Brockton and the late Peggy Phillipson and John J. Shea. Cherished Nana...

Mar 2, 2017

Fleming, Jeanne Marie (Rabbitt) of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, 86, passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by her family on March 2, 2017.  

Jeanne was the youngest of 8 children born to James J and Hannah (Anna) Theresa (Brosnahan) Fleming on February 14, 1931, in Boston, MA.  She was predeceased by her sisters Esther, Ethel, Miriam,...

Mar 1, 2017

Forkin, Evelyn P. (Queenan) of Quincy, died March 1, 2017. 

The beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Forkin, Sr. Cherished mother of Joseph S. Forkin, Jr. of Easton, Barbara Firicano of Weymouth, Joan McDaniel and Janice Forkin both of Quincy. Loving sister of Joseph Queenan of Braintree and the late Francis Queenan. Devoted Nana to Christopher McDaniel, Joseph...

Mar 1, 2017

Kenneth Walter Henderson, World War II Navy Pilot, environmental engineer, beloved father, grandfather, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Hingham, Massachusetts on Wednesday, March 1st surrounded by family.

 Ken was born on January 1st, 1926 in Exeter, NH and while still a child, moved with his family to the Ward Hill section of Haverhill, Massachusetts. ...

Mar 1, 2017

McKay, Florence T. of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, passed away on March 1, 2017. She was 89.

Florence enjoyed reading, crocheting, and making afghans for her nieces and nephews for special occasions.  Daughter of the late Louis and Mary (McInerney). McKay. Sister of Elizabeth A. Mulloy and her husband, Bill, of Weymouth, the late Jean Callow and her husband,...

Mar 1, 2017

Spitzer, Stephanie (Laskaris) of Quincy, passed peacefully surrounded by her beloved family March 1, 2017.  

Stephanie was full of love, life and laughter that never waned from her spirit despite all the adversity she faced. She will be kept close to our hearts, and her memories will be eternal to all of those she has touched.

Beloved wife of...

Mar 1, 2017

Mr. Salvatore J. Manganaro, of Quincy, formerly of Somerville, passed away on March 1, 2017. 

Sal worked for many years until his retiremnet for Turner Fisharies. He loved animals, was an avid Boston sports fan, and was just a all around good guy. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Sal was a Past Commander...

Mar 1, 2017

Donovan, Viola “Jean” (Harrington) of Quincy, formerly of Brighton, passed away March 1, 2017.

Viola was born in Indiana. She worked for many years as an EKG Technician at Brighton Marine Hospital. She was an avid Bingo player and loved to color. Viola will be remembered for her quick wit and sharp tongue. She will be missed by all, but...