Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Ballsmith (Singletary), of Hull, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  She was 70 years old.

Sharon was born in Charleston, SC to Mary Lou Singletary (Alsobrook) and Neil Edward Singletary, Sr. (Retired USAF). Her father was in the US Air Force, so the family travelled extensively when Sharon was growing up. After her father’s many...

Jan 7, 2024

Bogumil J. “Bob” Kmiec, of Dorchester, died peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton. He was 75.

Bob was born in Augustdorf, Germany on January 16, 1948 and was the son of the late Bronislaw and Janina (Gluzinska) Kmiec.

Bob was a passionate and technically adept photographer. He distinguished himself while working for...

Jan 7, 2024

Patricia J Pierce, most recently of Braintree but previously of Hingham, MA, and Groton and Mystic, CT, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at South Shore Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited in the presence of God with her husband, Donald, who passed away on November 29, 2023.

Patricia was born on June 3, 1951,...

Jan 6, 2024

Linda M. Ivers, age 93 passed away on January 6, 2024.  She was born on July 1, 1930. 

Linda was a beloved aunt to her nephews and nieces, Kevin McGurl and his wife Jean, Joseph McGurl and his wife Particia, Michael McGurl and his wife Carol, Beth Cronin, Maria Phillips and her husband Patrick and many grand nieces and...

Jan 6, 2024

Tina (Wise) Halter, 74, of Weymouth, a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, and dear friend to many, passed away of a sudden illness on January 6, 2024.

Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Tina was the daughter of the late Walter P. and Emma F. (Keller) Wise. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Reddick, of Weymouth, and...

Jan 6, 2024

Paquette, Marilyn A. (Kenney) of Hanson, passed away with her loving son by her side on January 6, 2024. She was 91.

Born in Boston in 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Manning) Kenney.

Marilyn was a hard worker. She worked for Bell Atlantic/Verizon Telephone for well over thirty years. Marilyn went back to school...

Jan 6, 2024

Hull, MA and Naples, FL – On January 6, 2024, the feast of the Epiphany and first Saturday, Jeanne Archambault joined her Heavenly family.

Born Jeanne Ann Harrington, she was raised in Dedham, MA as the second of eight children. Jeanne walked this Earth gracefully and lovingly, and did so along the seashore as a resident of both Hull, MA...

Jan 6, 2024

Granigan, Annette (Ferullo) of Weymouth, passed away on January 6, 2024, after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones.  She was 80.

Born in Boston in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (D’Este) Ferullo.

Annette worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk for years and retired 15 years ago.

Annette was a devoted mother to her...

Jan 6, 2024

William D. “Dan” Burke of South Boston, Weymouth and Braintree, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024. He was 88 years old. 

Born in South Boston, Dan was the eldest son of the late William J. and Mary Burke (Barrett). Dan was a graduate of South Boston High School Class of 1952. He was a printer by trade and...

Jan 6, 2024

Carol M. Lane (Williams) of Weymouth, passed away January 6, 2024. 

Born in Quincy she was the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Williams (Allan).

She was the wife of the late Richard Lane. Beloved mother of Scott Moore and his wife Lyn of Rockland, Michael Moore of Weymouth and his former wife Emma Moore of York ME....

Jan 6, 2024

Glynn, Roberta E. of Waltham passed away January 6, 2024 after a long illness.

Roberta was an outstanding student of science. She graduated from Newman Preparatory School in Boston and achieved her Baccalaureate in chemistry from the University of MA Amherst. She then completed her Masters degree in chemistry at Boston College.

Roberta was employed for many decades in  Boston...

Jan 6, 2024

Jan 5, 2024

Mrs. Gertrude M. (Wood) Nault, of Weymouth, formerly of South Yarmouth, passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 97.

Born in Boston, raised in Dorchester, she was one of six children to her parents John and Margaret (Casey) Wood.

Gert had a quick wit and loved to play cards, boardgames, and bingo. She retired from the U.S....

Jan 5, 2024

Margaret M “Margo” McLaughlan (Anderson) of South Weymouth passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024. She was 62 years old. 

Born in Dorchester she was the daughter of the late James and Elaine Anderson (O’Brien). Margo grew up in Dorchester with her four siblings and attended Mount Saint Joseph High School. She was an avid reader and loved art....

Jan 5, 2024

Laura E. Higgins (Kemmitt) of Quincy MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 5, 2024. She was 76 years old.

Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late John and Rita Kemmitt. Laura enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing board games, cards, and a cup of tea and conversations with family and friends....

Jan 4, 2024

Richard A. Carey, Jr. age 65, a resident a of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away suddenly on Jan 3, 2024. He was the devoted husband to Diane (Cara Donna) Carey, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. 

Rick was born in Medford, MA and was the son of Richard Carey and Barbara (Sweeney) Carey.

Rick was a graduate...

Jan 4, 2024

Jan 4, 2024

Spears, Cornelius “Conny” of Weymouth, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 4, 2024. Conny was born in Boston to the late Eric and Nora Spears. He grew up in Dorchester and was a graduate Brighton High School. Conny had a career as a service manager in auto mechanics working for Standish Chevrolet and Norwood Cadillac. Upon...

Jan 4, 2024

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Jan 3, 2024

Douglas W. Cope, called Doug by all who knew him, died Jan. 3, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham with his loving family by his side. 

The great pride and joy of his life were his kids Ben and Elly, who describe their dad as “kind, goofy, patient, and selfless.”

Doug was a well-known and well-loved...