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Frances P. Strano
Apr 12, 2016
Frances P. Strano, of Weymouth, died April 12, 2016.
She worked as a secretary for 47 years for the City of Boston with Health and Hospitals. Frances enjoyed always doing yard work and was also an animal lover.
Daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Fafian) Strano. Sister of Lillian F. Doyle and her husband, Joseph, of Weymouth. Aunt of...
Marcelle A. Janis
Apr 12, 2016
Janis, Marcelle A. (LaChance) of Quincy, died April 12, 2016.
Marcelle’s family was the center of her life and she took great pride in caring for them and her home. She was a devoted wife to her husband Peter for 67 years, caring for him at home until he passed last year. She loved her time as a volunteer...
Geraldine M. Flynn
Apr 11, 2016
Flynn, Geraldine M. “Geri” of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, April 11, 2016.
Beloved aunt of Denise Hoyle and Marie Hoyle both of Weymouth, who were devoted nieces that cared for Geri for many years, as well as, Marcia Walkama of Brockton and Alfred Hoyle of Hawaii. Loving sister of Jean McDonald of S. Weymouth and Geri’s twin sister, Eileen...
Frederick F. “Fred” Leonard
Apr 11, 2016
Leonard, Frederick F. “Fred” of Hull, died April 11, 2016.
Fred very much enjoyed working for the Boston Globe as a printer for many years before retiring. He and his wife spent the winters in Florida where they cherished many memories. Fred’s main passion in life was his family, they were the foundation of his life and most important...
Tiersa K. Horan
Apr 10, 2016
Tiersa K. Horan of Winthrop, 41, suddenly and unexpectedly, April 10, 2016.
Beloved daughter of Judith Bouldin of Hull and the late Dr. John J. Horan. Loving sister of Lea M. Horan of Worcester, MA and Ragin K. Horan of MA. Dearest love of Edward McLean of Winthrop. Tiersa is lovingly survived by many relatives and friends. Her dog,...
George W. Maier Iii
Apr 10, 2016
Maier III, George W. a lifelong resident of Quincy, died April 10, 2016.
George was a graduate of Quincy High School, class of 1959. George loved spending time with his family; sitting by the pool and attending plays and kids’ sporting events. George was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching Nascar races. George was a longtime member of...
Lillian O’Neil
Apr 10, 2016
O’Neil, Lillian L. “Lil” of Quincy, died April 10, 2016.
Lil adored her husband Joe, he was the love of her life. They enjoyed going out to eat and traveling together and would attend reunions all over the country for the Navy ship he was stationed on, as well as visiting her sister in Louisiana. They attended mass every...
Nancy O’Keefe Dyer
Apr 9, 2016
O’Keefe Dyer, Nancy (O’Keefe) of Falmouth, died April 9, 2016.
Nancy was a dedicated registered nurse who worked for Mass General Hospital in Boston for 21 years, South County Hospital in Rhode Island for 4 years, Kent Hospital in Rhode Island for 2 years and Falmouth Hospital for 2 years. Nancy spent much of her free time enjoying the...
Kate Phalon Mccarthy
Apr 9, 2016
Kate Phalon McCarthy of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15.
Family, friends and school were Kate’s life. She cherished her relationships with her parents, brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her large extended family and many friends. Kate always enjoyed going to school. She attended Hamilton and St. Francis Xavier Schools in...
Susan C. Schurman
Apr 9, 2016
NORTH QUINCY, MA – Dr. Susan Claire Schurman, 69, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 while under Hospice care at her home after a long battle with a chronic pulmonary disorder.
She was born July 26, 1946 in Quincy, MA, the daughter of Erich R. and Gloria J. Schurman, both of whom predeceased her. Dr. Schurman had exceptional intelligence...
John A. Riley
Apr 8, 2016
John Anthony Riley, 67, of Hingham Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday April 8th, 2016.
A lifelong resident of Hingham, he devoted much of his time to the town and preserving its historic value. John served on the town’s Planning Board for 21 years and also served as an elected official on the Board of...
Catherine “Kitty” Shaughnessy
Apr 8, 2016
Shaughnessy, Catherine “Kitty” (O’Connell) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, originally from County Galway, Ireland, died unexpectedly on April 8, 2016.
The beloved wife of 54 years to Michael J. Shaughnessy. Loving mother of Bryan Shaughnessy and his wife Tricia of Braintree, Kevin Shaughnessy and his wife Christine of Norwood and Michael G. Shaughnessy and his companion Maria Vidal of Weymouth....
Armando H. Tangherlini
Apr 8, 2016
Tangherlini, Armando H. of Rockland, died April 8, 2016.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 AM Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at...
Edward J. Rowan, Jr.
Apr 8, 2016
Rowan, Edward J., Jr. of Savin Hill, died April 8, 2016.
Edward was both proud of his family and his country. He served in the U.S. Marines during Korea. Edward had worked as a printer and belonged to the Printer Local #1 for over 32 years, prior to working for Boston Sewer & Water. He was a member of...
Sean S. Golden
Apr 7, 2016
Golden, Sean Seamus, of Quincy, died suddenly April 7, 2016.
Sean’s son Ciaran was the pride and joy of his life. Family time was always special and he cherished all the memories. He was always mechanically inclined and could take apart and rebuild anything that had an engine. He will be remembered for his self assured nature, confidence, intelligence and...
Pauline Graham
Apr 7, 2016
Pauline (D’Angelo) Graham, of Braintree, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2016. She was 88.
Beloved wife of the late John Graham. Devoted mother of Catherine Hellested and her husband Thor of Braintree. Cherished “Ma” of Nicole, Stephanie and Zachary Hellested all of Braintree. Loving sister of Jennie Finiello of Whitman and the late James and Paul D’Angelo. Also survived...
Ann T. Cotter
Apr 7, 2016
Ann T. (McDonagh) “Nan Jack” Cotter of Manchester, N.H., died peacefully on April 7, 2016. Ann and her family lived in Dorchester for 37 years and subsequently resided in Quincy for 19 years. The beloved wife of the late William J. Cotter. Loving mother of John Cotter of Quincy, Ann Marie Shaheen and her husband Bruce of Groton,...
Helen E. Nilsen
Apr 6, 2016
Helen E. (Olson) Nilsen of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, April 6, 2016.
Beloved wife of 67 years to Arnold V. Nilsen of Weymouth. Loving mother of Janis A. Murray and her husband Daniel of Abington, Karen E. Warwick and her husband Steven of Weymouth, Dianne C. Bryan and her husband Michael of Weymouth and Lisa...
Alan G. Franchuk
Apr 4, 2016
Franchuk, Alan G. of Quincy, died April 4, 2016.
Alan graduated from Suffolk University with his Bachelor’s degree in Science. He worked as an technician for a medical equipment company for over 40 years. Most recently he worked for Covidien in Mansfield, MA. Alan enjoyed movies, reading, collecting art and traveling, especially to Europe. His main pleasure in life...
Joanne M. Coolen
Apr 4, 2016
Joanne M. Coolen, 63, of Hershey, PA, died peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016, in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Joanne was born October 17, 1952, in North Kingstown, RI. She was the eldest daughter of the late Frederic C. and Rose (Warner) Coolen, and is survived by her sister Joyce Coolen of Phoenix,...
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