Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Kelley, Virginia M. (Elsden) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 26, 2024. She was born in Boston in 1928 to the late Francis and Ann (Baker) Elsden.

Virginia was devoted to both her family and extended family. She was married to her true love, Robert in 1948 and became a dedicated mother to her four...

Jan 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Daly

Kathleen Daly, a beloved matriarch, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 26, at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Louisburg, County Mayo, Ireland, on February 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Honora (Hester) O’Malley.

In 1947, Kathleen immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, with...

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. David E. Townson, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2024. He was 81.

Dave was born into a large, tight knit family and family was very important to him. He and his wife, Dyanne, went on to raise four daughters. He was a hard worker all of his life; providing for family, loved...

Jan 25, 2024

Born and raised in the south shore town of Quincy, Joanne Mary Santos died peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was 62.

The middle child of 5, Joanne was a cherished daughter of Joan M. (Fanning) Santos (formerly a Cape retiree from Quincy, who...

Jan 25, 2024

Mrs. Caroline (Ciampa) Rafferty of Hanover, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2024.  

Carol was a loyal family member to her husband, brothers, kids and grandchildren. She had a zest for life, never missing a good party whether with family or friends. Carol had a wonderful sense of humor and gave even when she had...

Jan 24, 2024

Mrs. Linda C. (Carivan) Keating, of Braintree, passed away on January 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76.

Linda was and always will be the love and inspiration for her husband William of 56 years, to her sons, grandchildren, and family. Linda was always with us in the good and not-so-good times. Linda’s heart was always...

Jan 24, 2024

Gregory Allen Harper, beloved husband and father, passed away on January 24, 2024. Greg will be forever loved and missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Greg was born on March 24, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Don and Barbara Harper. Throughout Greg’s young life, he lived in many places with his family including St. Louis, Ferguson and...

Jan 24, 2024

Josephine Marie “Jo” Hidalgo of Hingham, formerly of North Quincy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  She was 87.

She was born in Boston to Guiseppina (Russo) and Salvatore Pistone and raised in South Boston.  When she was 13, she met Ronald A. Hidalgo, who would become her husband and love of her life.  Their story is truly...

Jan 24, 2024

Collins, Theresa “Tess” B. (Maguire) of Abington, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on January 24, 2024. She was 90.

Born in South Boston in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (Connolly) Maguire.

Theresa and her late husband Jim greatly enjoyed Irish music, dance, and travel. They were members of...

Jan 23, 2024

Kimberly Anne (Joyce) Sheehy of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2024 at the age of 61. Kim was born in Boston and raised in the Idlewell neighborhood of Weymouth, attending Weymouth North High School. She married David Sheehy of Weymouth and moved to Kingston, MA, where she spent most of her adult life. Throughout her life,...

Jan 23, 2024

Lorraine (Barnes) Callaghan, of Weymouth, passed away on January 23, 2024. She was 93.

Lorraine was raised in MA and ME and settled in Weymouth to raise her family with her beloved late husband of 59 years, John J. Callaghan. A summer resident of Dennisport for over 50 years, Lorraine and her family loved being part of a wonderful extended...

Jan 23, 2024

 

Michael E. D’Andrea, age 90, of Quincy, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Michael (“Mike”) was an US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. After retiring from the United States Postal Service in Boston, he joined his son Michael at D’Andrea Foods Inc. He enjoyed working on his home, yard and garden. He loved spending...

Jan 22, 2024

Christina “Tina” McClennan, 63, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away on the 22nd of January, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence McClennan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Henry “Sonny” Sanchez Jr. and the late Ruth Hopey-Sanchez. Preceded in death by her sister Nancy, she is survived by her sister Sandra, and her sons, Tom and Ben. An...

Jan 21, 2024

Jan 21, 2024

Paula A. Damigella (Merrill) of Quincy died on January 21, 2024. She was 81. Beloved wife of the late Paul Damigella. Devoted mother of Paul Damigella Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Millis, Robert Damigella of Brookline, NH and his late wife, Elizabeth, Richard Damigella and his wife Amy of Weymouth, Kimberly Deitsch (Damigella) and Joseph Deitsch of Easton. Sister...

Jan 21, 2024

John Ark Wing Yep, of Providence, Rhode Island, born September 19, 1955, passed away on January 21, 2024.

John grew up in Braintree, MA, attending schools there. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Biology. John worked in computer graphics and studio production at WPRI-TV Providence and Mt. Hope Community Center as maintenance technician and food pantry...

Jan 21, 2024

Watson, Marjorie A. (MacOdrum) of Quincy, died January 21, 2024. She was 94.

Born in Cambridge in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Marjorie (Purdy) MacOdrum.

Marjorie will be remembered fondly for her vibrant spirit and kind heart. Known for her zest for life and undeniable trivia knowledge, Marjorie made an indelible mark on the lives...

Jan 20, 2024

Beneath tender skies, the gentle soul of Kelly (Culbert) Garofola took its silent leave from this Earth on January 20, 2024. Born on March 11, 1966, Kelly entered this world with a quiet thoughtfulness that would become a hallmark of her 57 years. 

Kelly was a kind, loving, and compassionate individual. She had a natural talent for working with...

Jan 20, 2024

Burke, Joanne H. (Harvey) of Marshfield, former longtime resident of Braintree, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Joanne was born in Boston to her parents John and Patricia. She was raised in Braintree where she would later raise her own family. Joanne attended Archbishop Williams High School and went on to receive her Associates Degree at Aquinas College. She...

Jan 20, 2024

David F. DeCristofaro of Pawtucket, RI, formally a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Saturday January 20, 2024.  He was 67.

He was born in Quincy to Laura B. (Lutes) and James A. DeCristofaro and raised in Quincy Point.  David graduated from the Quincy Vocational Technical School and found a career as a pipe fitter.  He went on to...