Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Michael Joseph Gilmore, of Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away in his home on Friday, December 29, 2023, due to long-term illness. He was 66.

Born in Quincy, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Shea) Gilmore of Quincy and the late Joseph M. Gilmore. He is survived by his children Michael J. Gilmore Jr. and Madison E. Gilmore, both of Seekonk,...

Dec 29, 2023

Galgay, Faye C. (Biagini) of Braintree, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 29, 2023. She was 81.

Born in 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ceasar Biagini, Pauline (Clare) Biagini, and stepmother Gladys Biagini.

Faye was born in Quincy and raised in Braintree. She attended local schools and graduated Braintree High School Class of 1960....

Dec 29, 2023

Mary C. Mulligan, of Weymouth, died December 29, 2023. She was 75.

She was a school teacher for many years for the Weymouth Public Schools.

Sister of  Edwina E. Brinkley of Weymouth, and Alice Mulligan and her wife, Helen Finn of Weymouth. 

Aunt of Monica-Ann Mulligan of Weymouth and Shannon Brinkley of Hingham. Great aunt of Emerald and Ruby. ...

Dec 29, 2023

Charles Joseph Monahan, Jr. “Chuck”, of Pembroke, formerly of Dorchester, passed peacefully on December 29th after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, he was 77.

Chuck was a 56-year member of Local 103 I.B.E.W., where he was active as a member and officer for his entire career, most recently as the Financial Secretary. For Chuck, being an electrician and a member...

Dec 28, 2023

Lilian Joan Merrill, a longtime resident of Hull, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  She was 91.

She was born in Liverpool, England to Elizabeth (Fitzsimons) and Joseph Glenfeadon Gwilliam.  After graduating high school in Liverpool, Joan began working for the Dunlop Rubber Company, where she worked in quality control and was voted “Ms. Dunlop”. ...

Dec 28, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” (LaBollita) Dyer, 78, of Quincy, passed on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1945, to the late Pasquale LaBollita and Ann (Welch) LaBollita of Dorchester. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy of Roxbury and earned her nursing degree from Catherine Labouré School of Nursing in 1966.

Judy’s 40-year nursing career spanned several disciplines...

Dec 28, 2023

Judith M. “Judy” Still, a lifelong resident of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was 84.

She was born in Boston to Dorothy M. (Brindle) and Roger Hoffman and raised in Weymouth. She graduated from Weymouth High School and went on to work for the New England Telephone Company. She left the telephone...

Dec 27, 2023

On December 27, 2023, Gregory Hunt “Greg” Kelly went to be with his Heavenly Father.

He will be very much missed by his sister Marney, his nieces Lisa Hagerty, Rhonda Colleton, & Karla Williamson. Cousin of Sandi Kochiss, Deb Frankel, Dorry O’Neill & Dale Gogan. Dear friend of John Gaughan & his family, he was like an uncle to Jeff,...

Dec 26, 2023

Janet Leonard Smith, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  She was 92.

Jan was born in Johnson City, NY to Dorothy (Waterman) and Clarence Leonard and raised in Johnson City, NY.  After high school, Janet attended Albany State University and earned her bachelor’s degree.  She later earned her master’s in...

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. George L. Cavanaugh, of Weymouth, passed away on December 25, 2023. 

Beloved husband of the late Carol A. (Lyman) Cavanaugh.

Loving father of Kathleen French and her late husband Mark, of Weymouth, Michael Cavanaugh and his wife, Michelle, of Pembroke, George “Larry” Cavanaugh and his wife, Katie Collins of Weymouth, John “Jack” Cavanaugh of Abington, Marianne Cavanaugh-French and...

Dec 25, 2023

Barry M. Keefe of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023. He was 65 years old.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Charles and Lorraine Keefe.  Barry was a 1976 graduate of Weymouth High School and a 1980 graduate of Norwich University and co-captain of the 1980 football team that was inducted into the Norwich...

Dec 25, 2023

James E. “Jimmy” Flynn III. of Quincy and Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023, after a long illness. He was 40.

Jimmy is the beloved son of Susan (Lothrop) Flynn of Quincy and Jim Flynn of Quincy and Naples, Florida.  He was the devoted nephew of Elizabeth Cotter and her husband Kevin of Quincy and Mary...

Dec 24, 2023

Evans, Geraldine M. (Surette) of Weymouth, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was 91.

Born in Reading in 1932, she was one of eleven children to her parents, Anslem and Bridget (D’Entremont) Surette.

Geraldine was always ready for a party. She enjoyed bowling, golf, dancing, and the occasional glass of wine. Geraldine was also known to knit and sew;...

Dec 23, 2023

Paul Clemente Jr. of Naples, Florida and Milton, Massachusetts, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was 78.

Beloved husband of 51 years to Patti (DeSisto) Clemente. Devoted father to Sharyn Clemente of Boston and Michelle Clemente Braasch and her husband Cameron of Bedford, NH. Proud Papa to Grant Alden and Hallie Cate Braasch. Loving brother...

Dec 23, 2023

Richardson, Heidi A. of Hingham and Calistoga (Napa Valley), CA, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elinor Richardson.

Heidi is survived by her beloved partner Brett Woodyatt of Hingham. She leaves four siblings, Bruce Richardson and his wife Ellen Slaby of Chestnut Hill, Nancy Birmingham and her...

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 22, 2023

William P. Slattery of Hull, MA passed away Dec. 22, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Cambridge, MA on June 20, 1933. Bill was the youngest of five children (Jack, James, Mary and Pat) of Margaret and James Slattery. Following in his older brother’s footsteps after WW2, he joined the Coast Guard during the Korean War....

Dec 21, 2023

Leland, Robert R. of Hingham, died December 21, 2023.  

Bob adored his family, especially his wife, son and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling, particularly to Hawaii in years past and more recently to Europe with his wife and friends. He loved to relax surrounded by family and the annual New Years Eve celebration with friends. Bob had a quick, dry...

Dec 21, 2023

Praksithe (Goroshiani) Prifti, age 96 – passed away peacefully at her home in Quincy, MA on December 21, 2023. Born October 14, 1927 in Permet, Albania, Praksithe lived abroad many years before moving to Quincy.  She was the wife of the late Koço Prifti; daughter of the late Argjir and Andromaqi Goroshiani; and sister to the late Dhimitraq Goroshiani, Angjel...

Dec 21, 2023

John F. “Jack” of Weymouth passed away holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2023. He was 88 years old.

Jack was the beloved husband for nearly 64 years to Janet M. Leonard (Brooks) of Weymouth. He was a loving father to Michael Leonard of Portland, ME and former wife Lois Leonard of Dedham,...