Obituaries

May 4, 2017

Robert J. Corcoran, Sr (87), long-time resident of Milton (and before that Hingham), passed away peacefully on May 4th. He was born in Boston, son of the late John William Corcoran and Mary Magdalene Corcoran.

Beloved husband to the late Edith T. Corcoran of Hingham and Marie Clausen Corcoran of Milton.  He will be missed by sons Robert J. Corcoran...

May 4, 2017

Hurlebaus, Catherine F. (Ammidown) of Weymouth, passed away May 4, 2017. Catherine was born in Boston to the late Clifton and Katherine Ammidown. Catherine was an avid Red Sox fan and she was known as the “neighborhood mom”. Family was the cornerstone of Catherine’s life and all who knew her will miss her dearly.

 

Catherine was predeceased by the...

May 3, 2017

Christine M. (Rupp) O’Keefe of North Quincy, died May 3, 2017, she was 79. The beloved wife of the late Joseph E. O’Keefe. Cherished mother of Susan Valday of Quincy, Joseph O’Keefe and his wife Diane of Braintree, Dennis O’Keefe and his wife Belina of Lowell, Diane Sullivan and her husband Daniel of Pembroke and Kevin O’Keefe of Quincy. Sister...

May 3, 2017

Archibald, Earl E. of Hingham, died May 3, 2017.

Earl was born in Boston to the late Edwin and Olla Archibald. Earl was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during WWII. After the military, he graduated from Bentley College and became a state bank examiner, then became an officer in several banks. Earl finished his career in 1986, after 17...

May 2, 2017

Morad, Naseeb Peter “Moe” of Quincy, passed away May 2, 2017 at the age of 83.  He was called home surrounded by loved ones.   

Brother of the late Najeeba, Samuel, Louis, Frederick, James, Edward, Helena, Freda, Victor and Joseph, and survived by sisters Rose and Edna, brother Michael. Survived by his children Dianne and partner Michael Durfee, Matthew and...

May 1, 2017

Sabath  A. “Sam”  Mele of Quincy

Beloved husband of the late Constance “Connie” Mele. Devoted father of Sherry Ann Mele and her companion Roland Perrault of Quincy, Marilyn Mc Cabe and her husband Kevin of Norwood, Steven Mele and his wife Kathy of Sandwich, Marsha Mele of Quincy and Scott Mele of Quincy. Cherished grandfather to Kyle and Kelly Mc...

Apr 30, 2017

Apr 30, 2017

Marguerite Joyce Donohue, of Hingham, formerly of Needham and Cape Cod passed peacefully on April 30th, 2017.

She was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Catherine Thornton Joyce and Patrick Joyce, and the youngest sister to Mary (Olson), Joseph and Paul Joyce.  She was happily married for 55 years to the late Thomas F. Donohue. She leaves her children,...

Apr 30, 2017

John R. Lazzaro, Sr. of Whitman, died April 30, 2017. John was the past owner of Perfect Print in Brockton, operating it for 12 years. He enjoyed family trips to the beach, bowling, billiards and spending time with those he loved, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. 

Beloved husband of Lorraine (O’Dell) Lazzaro of Whitman. Devoted father...

Apr 30, 2017

Lally, Jean (Robertson) of Quincy, passed away April 30, 2017. 

Jean was born and raised in Quincy. She worked for many years as a Cafeteria Worker in Weymouth Schools. She enjoyed Elvis, music, and particularly the age of the 50’s. Jean’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be remembered...

Apr 27, 2017

Crowley, Janet M. (Connor) of Quincy, formerly of Fields Corner, died April 27, 2017. 

Janet’s focus in life was her faith, family and community.  A longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish, she was a Past President and life member of the North Quincy Catholic Women’s Club.  She adored her husband, children and grandchildren.  As for her community, the City...

Apr 26, 2017

Mrs. Wilma H. (Murphy) Dempsey, of Weymouth, passed on April 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, a daughter of the late William and Emily (Genett) Murphy, she always cherished the wonderful memories she had in Vermont especially being a graduate of University of Vermont. Wilma enjoyed reading, cooking, tennis, golf, and bowling. She and her...

Apr 25, 2017

Margaret T.  “Peggy” (Lydon) Kelly,  age 87 of Milton, passed away peacefully on her 64th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2017. 

The beloved wife of the late Francis M. Kelly of Brookline. Loving mother of Francis Kelly of Tequesta, FL., William Kelly and his wife Patricia of Abington, Michael Kelly and his wife Teresa of Milton and James Kelly...

Apr 24, 2017

Simonds, Paul S. of Cohasset, formerly of Weymouth, died suddenly on April 24, 2017. 

Paul’s family was the pride and joy of his life.  As a boy he had spent many summers on Martha’s Vineyard helping his parents restore an old cottage.  Because of this he could fix anything in his own home.  He also acquired a love of...

Apr 24, 2017

Dinsmore, Theodore P., Jr. “Ted” of Weymouth, died April 24, 2017.

Ted was born in Boston to the late Theodore and Juanita Dinsmore. Ted worked as a journeyman for many years in the printing industry. Freshwater fishing with his brother Ron was one of Ted’s favorite pastimes, he was very proud of the huge bass he caught. Ted was actively...

Apr 24, 2017

Duggan, Mary C. (Brady) of Quincy, died April 24, 2017, at the age of 91 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones. 

Mary was a Quincy native who eventually met the late John P. Duggan on the local bus commuting to work; from there together they nurtured their family in North Quincy. Mary loved shopping,...

Apr 24, 2017

Joseph L. Nelligan, of Hingham, formerly of West Roxbury and Pocasset, died April 24, 2017. Joe proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had a 36 year career as a lineman with Boston Edison, retiring in 1992. Joe was an avid golfer and past member of the Norfolk Golf Club. He will be sadly missed.  

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Apr 23, 2017

McKnight, Donna M. (Valencia) of Weymouth, died April 23, 2017. 

Donna lived in both Quincy and Braintree before settling in Weymouth. She volunteered every year with the Boston Globe and Cardinal Cushing. Donna enjoyed camping and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. 

Beloved wife of the late James McKnight. Devoted mother of James W. McKnight and...

Apr 23, 2017

John F. “Jack” Youngclaus of Weymouth passed away at home on April 23, 2017 in the loving arms of his wife of 50 years, Ann Marie (Tehan) Youngclaus; his daughters Ellen M. Youngclaus of Quincy and Julie A. Youngclaus Johnson of Warwick, RI, and his sister, Sr. Peggy Youngclaus, SND of So. Boston.

He was also the brother to Paul...

Apr 23, 2017

Dolores M. (Morrell) Christianson of Millbury, died April 23, 2017. 

The beloved wife of the late Paul L. Christianson. Cherished mother of Paula M. Christianson of Millbury and Alan Christianson of Hingham and the late Carl and Roy Christianson. Loving sister of Joanie Sutherland of Waltham, Paul Morrell of Bellingham, Susan Friree of Hudson and the late Elaine Charlton,...