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Marie Idamante Mesidor
Mar 31, 2017
Mesidor, Marie Idamante (Ceac) of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, died March 31, 2017 at the age of 82.
Affectionately known as Mante Ida, she devoted her life to caring for her family. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity by all who loved her.
She was the wife of the late Magloire Mesidor. Loving mother of Magarette Nevilus of Orlando,...
Joanne H. Macintyre
Mar 31, 2017
Macintyre, Joanne H. (Hildreth) of Fall River, passed away March 31, 2017.
As a young lady, Joanne was active in Rainbow Girls and an active member at Chestnut Hill Congregational Church. She graduated from Becker College. She was a member of the Connecticut Eastern Star. Joanne was also a past President of Cromwell Little League and she enjoyed coaching...
Sharon P. Jarvie
Mar 31, 2017
Jarvie, Sharon (Provost) of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth, died March 31, 2017.
Sharon’s life revolved around her loving husband Paul, of 44 years, and their three children. She was a kind and gentle soul who improved the lives of all the people who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a beloved teacher in Quincy for 20 years...
Felicidad C. Gato
Mar 31, 2017
Gato, Felicidad C. (Caan) of Quincy, formerly of Somerville, died March 31, 2017.
Beloved wife of the late Igmedio G. Gato. Loving mother of Felicita Martinez of Brockton, Carmen Gato of Quincy, Irene Gato of Quincy, Benilde Watts of Milton, Ronald Gato of Quincy, Elenita Awatin of Randolph, Rowena Valdez of Quincy, Youel Gato of Braintree. Sister of Bonifacio...
Judith A. Bradley
Mar 31, 2017
Judith A. Bradley, of Weymouth, passed away on March 31, 2017.
Loving mother of Joe Lipshetz of Greenville, SC, and James Bradley and his wife, Cheryle, of Weymouth. Sister of Eileen Gleavy and her late husband, Jack, of Weymouth and William Bradley and his wife, Ginger, of Middleboro. Grandmother of Rachel, Erica, Emily, and James Jr. Great Grandmother of...
Edward W. Joy, Sr.
Mar 30, 2017
Joy, Edward W., Sr. of Marshfield, formerly of Hanover, and originally from Dorchester, died March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73.
Ed was a successful businessman having owned and operated Joy Electrical Co., Inc. in Quincy for 36 years. He had many family and friends working alongside him at the company...
Thomas W. Barao
Mar 30, 2017
Thomas Wayne Barao of Hingham passed away on Thursday, March 30 after a brief illness. He was 67.
Tom was born and raised in New Bedford where he was a basketball standout at New Bedford High and was named to the Parade Magazine, All-American team. He continued his basketball career at the University of Rhode Island where he also received...
Paul T. Mcdonough
Mar 30, 2017
McDonough, Paul T. of Quincy, died March 30, 2017.
Paul grew up in Dorchester and moved to Quincy over 50 years ago. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served during the Korean War. Paul was a Boston police patrolmen and later served as a detective for 29 years. One of his highlights was being chosen...
Louis J. Guarente, Sr.
Mar 30, 2017
Guarente, Louis J., Sr. of Quincy, passed away March 30, 2017.
Lou was born in Boston. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Lou worked for the Boston Police Department for many years, where he later retired. He will be sadly missed.
Dear husband to the late Michelina (Rizzo) Guarente. Beloved father to Louis J. Guarente, Jr...
Joseph D. Gioncardi
Mar 29, 2017
Mr. Joseph D. Gioncardi of Hingham, formerly of South Weymouth, passed away on March 29, 2017.
Joe was an active parishioner and Eucharistic Minister in St. Francis Xavier Parish in Weymouth. Joe also was honored to bring communion to the sick in nursing homes and the hospital as well to the homes of those who could not get out to...
Stephen B. Hayslett
Mar 28, 2017
Stephen B. Hayslett, of Weymouth, died March 28, 2017 at the age of 66.
Stephen served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps and was wounded in action. He worked as a carpenter for many years.
Son of the late Marion and Clarence Hayslett. Husband of Brenda F. (Brault) Hayslett. Father of Matthew S. Hayslett and...
Jonathan M. Karales
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Jonathan M. Karales of Braintree, passed away March 28, 2017.
Jonathan was an all around athlete excelling in baseball, basketball, and football. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Beloved son of Elizabeth F. Smith (Daniels) and her husband Zachary of Braintree. Loving brother of Alexandria L. Middleton, Arianna C. Middleton, and Evelyn M. Smith, all...
Dr. Paul C. Canney
Mar 28, 2017
Dr. Paul C. Canney of Hingham, passed away March 28, 2017.
Paul grew up in Quincy and later moved to Hingham when he married M. Joan Canney in 1961. He graduated Boston College in 1954 and later attended Tufts Dental School where he graduated in 1958. Recently retired, he worked as a dentist in his own practice in East...
Robert “Bob” E. Markle
Mar 27, 2017
Markle, Robert E. “Bob” of Quincy, passed away March 27, 2017.
Bob was born in Boston. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Later, he was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Boston State Hopsital for 30 plus years. Bob loved music. He will be sadly missed.
Son of the late John and Elsie Markle....
Gertrude L. Connolly
Mar 27, 2017
Connolly, Gertrude L. (Thompson) of Quincy, died March 27, 2017 surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was 89.
The youngest child of the late William and Julia (Larkin) Thompson of Charlestown, Gertrude became the closest of friends with her siblings: Marion Severie, William, Muriel, Joseph, Robert, Monica, and Frederick Thompson. After attending Girls’ Latin School, she worked as...
Francis R. Spellman
Mar 27, 2017
Spellman, Francis R. of Braintree, 84, passed away March 27, 2017 after a period of failing health.
Frank grew up in Dorchester, was a resident of Hingham for over 30 years, later retiring in Braintree. Frank was a graduate of Dorchester High School and Boston College class of 1954. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Frank was a First Lieutenant during...
James L. “Seamus” Eagan
Mar 26, 2017
Eagan, James L. “Seamus” of Quincy, died March 26, 2017.
Jim was a model train enthusiast and loved traveling to Ireland with his late dear friend Marie Martin. He was also a devout Catholic and very active in the church. He attended Boston College and worked as an art director for Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, MO. Jim was a...
Leonidas G. Pappas
Mar 26, 2017
Leonidas Pappas of Sharon, MA passed away March 26, 2017 at the age of 75.
He is survived by his beloved wife Panagiota Pappas, their two children Anargyros Pappas, and his wife, Becky, and Areti Zacharakis, and her husband, Emanuel, as well as his eight granddaughters.
The third of 9 children, Leonidas was born on November 22, 1941 in...
Robert L. Segalla Sr.
Mar 26, 2017
Segalla, Robert L., Sr. of Weymouth, passed away March 26, 2017.
Robert grew up in Dorchester, later moving to Braintree and retiring in Weymouth. Robert was the Deputy Chief of the Auxiliary Police in Braintree for many years and later retired as the Treasurer at Learning Prep in Newton. Robert volunteered for Meals on Wheels and belonged to the Blue...
Anthony G. “Scout” Barbuto
Mar 25, 2017
Anthony G. Barbuto “Scout”, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health on March 25, 2016. He was 90 years old.
Scout was born in Palermitti, Italy and came to Hingham with his family when he was 3 years old. He was educated in Hingham schools he served in the Navy during WWII. He...