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Mary E. Haefner
Feb 28, 2017
Haefner, Mary E. of Weymouth, passed away after a long illness February 28, 2017.
Mary grew up in Jamaica Plain later moving to Weymouth. Mary earned her Associates Degree in Accounting at Quincy College. An Avid Red Sox fan, Mary was also a proud Mom and Gram. She enjoyed spending time with her family at Old Orchard Beach. Everyone who...
Francis R. Bean
Feb 28, 2017
Francis R. Bean, of Weymouth, originally from Brighton, died peacefully on February 28, 2017 at the age of 89.
Frank served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Prior to starting his own HVAC company, Frank Bean, Inc, in 1978, worked as a pipefitter and was a 65 year member of Local 537. Frank was an avid golfer and enjoyed long...
Michael J. O’Connor
Feb 28, 2017
O’Connor, Michael J., 77, of West Dennis, passed away February 28, 2017 peacefully in his sleep.
Michael was born in South Boston on June 20, 1939. He graduated from South Boston High School class of 1957. After serving in the United States Army, he began his career as a Letter Carrier in 1970. Shortly thereafter he found his true...
Geraldine M. Finn
Feb 27, 2017
Geraldine M. (Carey) Finn of Pembroke, formerly of Weymouth and South Boston, died peacefully at home after a long illness on February 27, 2017 at the age of 86.
Gerry worked at South Shore Hospital for 10 years. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of the DS Club along with her lifelong friends from South Boston. Gerry devoted her...
Stephen F. Morton
Feb 26, 2017
Morton, Stephen F., II of Boston, died February 26, 2017.
Stephen was a dedicated long time employee of Russelectric Inc., in Hingham. He was an avid sports fan especially for the New England Patriots. Stephen’s main passion in life was his family and spending time with those he loved. He will be remembered for the twinkle in his eye accompanied...
Sean S. Kearney
Feb 25, 2017
Kearney, Sean S. of Quincy, died February 25, 2017 in a tragic motor vehicle accident.
Sean adored his family, especially his beloved girlfriend of 7 years Francesca. He proudly served in the National Guard and enjoyed playing baseball. Sean was a friendly and kind man who would always help others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
William P. Hunt
Feb 25, 2017
William P. Hunt, of Weymouth, died on his 80th birthday, February 25, 2017, after a period of failing health.
Bill was born in Boston, son of the late William and Delia (Beasty) Hunt. He was raised and educated in Mission Hill, graduating from Mission Church High School. He later graduated from Northeastern University, and earned his Masters Degree in...
Carolyn S. Nash
Feb 25, 2017
Carolyn S. Nash, of Weymouth, died February 25, 2017. Carolyn enjoyed knitting, sewing and reading true crime. She was a food enthusiast and could often be found baking and cooking. Carolyn was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Devoted mother of Michele McCartney of Brockton, Michael...
Robert E. Hayden, Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
Robert E. Hayden, Jr. of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died February 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was a retired Deputy Superintendent for Boston Police, retired Chief of Police for the City of Lawrence and former Chief of Police for the City of Brockton. He proudly assisted with the recovery efforts of 9/11. As a man of...
Alice “Pat” Oakes
Feb 24, 2017
Oakes, Alice “Pat” of Norwell, originally of Dorchester and Quincy, passed away February 24, 2017.
Pat was born in Boston. She was a longtime employee of 40 years of the Masschusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in Boston. Pat was the matriarch of her family and always looked after them. She was very independent and was a great leader. She...
Henry L. Fernandez
Feb 24, 2017
Henry L. Fernandez, of St. Paul Minnesota, entered into the arms of God on the 24th of February 2017.
Henry was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, raised in Boston, and later spent most of his adult life in Minnesota. An avid Patriots and football fan, Henry also enjoyed music, going for drives, comedy, dancing, and spending time with his family....
Marie C. Benard
Feb 24, 2017
Marie C. (Hyland) Benard of Hingham died February 24, 2017. The beloved wife of Norman A. Benard. Loving mother of Michael Benard and his wife, Amanda Benard, of Hingham and the late Michelle Benard. Sister of Richard J. Hyland of Quincy, Marguerite Manco of FL and the late Francis Hyland. Cherished grandmother of Casey, Morgan, Owen, Corinne and Vivian Benard...
Elaine Poplawski
Feb 23, 2017
Elaine (Rouse) Poplawski of Quincy, formerly of Somerville died February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John T. Poplawski. Loving mother of Janet Stanton and her husband Stephen of Quincy, John Poplawski and his wife Deborah of Norton, Judith Poplawski of Wakefield, James Poplawski and Mary Juliano of Watertown and Jay Poplawski and his companion Sarah Camacho of Westford....
Pauline M. Holland
Feb 23, 2017
Holland, Pauline M. (Murphy) of Quincy, died February 20, 2017.
Pauline adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed taking them out to eat and trips to the beach. She also loved to travel all over, including Marco Island, and to read. Pauline was a very hard worker. She worked for over 25 years in human...
Mary Ann Wiggin
Feb 22, 2017
Wiggin, Mary Ann of Weymouth, died February 22, 2017.
Mary Ann worked in the security department of Walmart in Weymouth for over 15 years where she was blessed with many friends.
Loving sister of Raymond Wiggin and his wife Sandy of NH. Cherished aunt of Jason Wiggin, Rachel McDermott and Jared Wiggin.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...
Mary V. “Ginnie” Bimmler
Feb 22, 2017
Mary Virginia “Ginnie” (Harrington) Bimmler, a longtime Squantum and South Yarmouth resident, most recently at Atria, Marina Bay, died peacefully on February 22, 2017.The beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Bimmler. Loving mother of Paul J. Bimmler of Squantum and his late wife Mariellen, Mary Yacobian and her husband Ara of Framingham, Joanne Dalabon and her husband, Thomas of...
Margaret M. Gaughran
Feb 21, 2017
Gaughran, Margaret (Hamill) of Quincy, formerly Roslindale, died February 21, 2017.
Peg loved her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed gambling, bingo, trips to Foxwoods, golf, and traveling. She loved music and singing, often going to piano bars to perform with her friends. Peg worked as a longtime bookkeeper for different businesses...
Ann R. Handrahan
Feb 21, 2017
HANDRAHAN, Ann R. Of Hingham, died peacefully at Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham at age 86 on February 21, 2017. She was surrounded by all seven of her children after a recent period of failing health.
Ann was the youngest child of Francis and Anna (Webb) Rogers, a family with deep roots in Hingham, MA. Ann attended the...
Angelina M. Dulski
Feb 20, 2017
Angelina M. Dulski, 88, passed away on February 20, 2017 after a brief illness.
She was born August 26, 1928 in Belmont. She was a longtime resident of South Boston before moving to Weymouth over 26 years ago. Prior to her retirement she worked as a nurse’s aide for the Marian Manor in South Boston.
She was the devoted wife...
Catherine A. Dewey
Feb 19, 2017
Dewey, Catherine A. (Scanlon) of Quincy, died February 19, 2017.
Catherine Dewey was a teacher. Her lessons taught by the way she lived her life. Her work was well beyond the normal, it came from a higher plane, and innate awareness of persons humanity.
These are some of her lessons. Try to be kind and tolerant of everyone. Don’t...
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