Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

Mark Fortnam Zappe, of Warwick, RI, formerly of Quincy, MA and Westwood, MA passed away on December 20th, 2023 at the age of 70. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann M. Doyle, and sister Karen A. (Zappe) Emerson. Devoted son of the late R. Shirley (Fortnam) Zappe and late Christian J. Zappe. He is survived by his son, Matthew...

Dec 20, 2023

Philip J Petrocelli of Hull, died on December 20, 2023 with his family by his side. He was 88. The beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Shea) Heavern Petrocelli, Father of  Philip V. Petrocelli of Dallas, TX, and his significant other Suzanne Branson, Paul A. Petrocelli of Scituate,  Michael A. Petrocelli and his wife Tami of Hull, Mark J. Petrocelli and...

Dec 20, 2023

John “Scotty” MacLean passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 20, 2023.

Scotty, as John was affectionately known, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and a retired Ironworker for Local 7.  The role that Scotty was most proud of in his life was that of “Papa”.  His grandchildren, Aidan, Peyton,...

Dec 20, 2023

Robert “Bobby” J. Goggin of Abington, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on December 20, 2023. He was 66 years old. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ann Marie Goggin. Raised and educated in Dorchester he was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. He enlisted into the Air Force and proudly served his country....

Dec 19, 2023

Janice Marian (Horrigan) Quinlan, 56, of Quincy, passed away in her husband’s embrace at home December 19, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

The youngest of four children, Janice grew up in Sharon and Dennis, MA and graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 1985 and from Manhattanville College...

Dec 19, 2023

Geraldine F. “Gerry” Donohue(Casey), 94, of Hingham, formerly of Centerville, MA and Branford, CT, died peacefully on Dec. 19, 2023 with her family at her side. Daughter of the late Mary (Sennott) and John B. Casey of West Roxbury.  Gerry was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Donohue for 53 yrs who predeceased her in 2012.  Loving mother to Mary...

Dec 19, 2023

William R. Doherty, of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 83.

William was born in Charlestown on June 10, 1940 and was a son of the late William P. and Frances (Healy) Doherty. He was raised in Charlestown and attended local schools.

William’s career was with...

Dec 18, 2023

Robert L. Horky, a local business owner and resident of Hingham, MA, died unexpectedly on December 18, 2023 at the age of 89. 

Bob is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years Rosemary (Ames) Horky; his loving children, Laura Horky of Hingham, MA; Lucinda Fithian-Horky of Port Orange, FL; and Theresa L. Horky of Norfolk, MA; a grandson...

Dec 18, 2023

                                              Ann G. (McGowan) Bruce 

 

Ann G. (McGowan) Bruce of Quincy, died peacefully on December 18, 2023 in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. 

Ann was born in Boston in 1942, to the late Joseph and Mary (Grogan) McGowan.  She attended Boston schools. She married John David Bruce on May 9, 1959 and...

Dec 18, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

Daniel A. “Buzzy” Richardson passed peacefully on December 18, 2023. He was 89 years old.

Buzzy was born and raised in St. Patrick’s Parish in Roxbury, Ma. He graduated from Cathedral High School (’52), where he captained the basketball and baseball teams. Upon graduation, Buzzy enrolled in the US Army, where he served honorably in the Korean War. After his...

Dec 18, 2023

McCarthy, Robert T. of East Greenwich RI, formerly Quincy MA, died December 18, 2023.

Bob’s family and his faith were the center of his life. He was a longtime parishioner and usher at Sacred Heart Parish in Quincy and St. Gregory’s Parish in Warwick RI.  He was also an active volunteer in many Catholic charities throughout his life including serving...

Dec 18, 2023

Mary F. (Kelly) Kyne, age 89, of Dorchester and Braintree, died peacefully at her home on Monday December 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mary was the beloved wife of the late John J. Kyne; loving mother of Brenda A. Barry and her husband Vincent of Braintree, John T. Kyne and his wife Eden of Brewster, Regina K. Barry and...

Dec 18, 2023

James J. Sullivan (Jim), a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Monday, December 18, 2023.  He was 91.

The son of the late John L. and Mary (Moriarty) Sullivan, Jim was born at home in Quincy on January 31, 1932. He was raised in South Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1949. He attended...

Dec 18, 2023

Christine E. Fiander, of Weymouth, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family on December 18, 2023.

Christine was a beloved 2nd grade teacher at the Clifford Marshall School in Quincy.

Christine was born and raised in South Weymouth. She was a graduate of Weymouth High School, Class of 2002, Stonehill College Class of 2006,...

Dec 17, 2023

Henriksen, Robert P. “Henny” of Braintree, died December 17, 2023. Bob was born in Boston to the late Rita and Howard Henriksen. He had an accomplished and dedicated career as a Lineman, beginning at Boston Edison in 1964. He continued his career at Braintree Electric Light Department, first as a Lineman, then as the General Foreman of the Overhead Line...

Dec 17, 2023

Roy A. Colella, 85, of Norwell, Massachusetts, died peacefully held by family on Sunday, December 17th. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Rita and Anthony Colella, Roy was a first-generation Italian American. He overcame all prejudice of his cultural background to become a passionate dentist. He dedicated his life to both his pursuit of dentistry, his family, and his community.

Roy...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul Almeida a longtime resident of Cohasset, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with ALS on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  He was 79.

He was born in Newton to Winifred (Breheny) and Manuel Almeida and raised in North Weymouth on Great Hill.  After graduating from Weymouth High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Northeastern University.  Paul...

Dec 16, 2023

Lynn Seaquist Hart, born on December 25, 1967, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, after a valiant two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Lynn, a true hero in the face of adversity, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering positivity and determination, the purest love for her children and husband, and a true zest for living life to the fullest. 

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Dec 16, 2023

William Frank Walker, 76, of Braintree, MA, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2023, after a year and half long battle with lung and pancreatic cancer.

He was born on September 11, 1947, to Edna and Lt. William B. Walker U.S.N. (ret.) in Quincy, MA, The first of five brothers, William graduated from BC High (class of 1965)...