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Joan D. Lane
Sep 11, 2016
Lane, Joan D. (Lovewell) of Weymouth, passed away, September 11, 2016.
She was born in Boston, raised in Brookline attending school there, and after college graduation taught in the Framingham schools before returning to Brookline to teach in the same school where she had once been a student. She moved to Weymouth in 1952. Returning to teaching in 1961,...
Richard D. Quinn
Sep 11, 2016
Richard D. Quinn, of Weymouth, died September 11, 2016 at the age of 82.
Originally from Dorchester, Dick worked for 42 years at Boston Edison, retiring as an inspector. He served as a reservist in the U.S. Air Force. Attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events was one of his greatest joys.
He was the beloved husband and best friend...
Francis J. “Frank” Monahan
Sep 11, 2016
Francis J. “Frank” Monahan of Weymouth, formerly of Mission Hill and Dorchester, died September 11, 2016 at the age of 80.
Frank proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. He worked as an accountant for many years. A longtime member of the K of C, Frank also volunteered at the Whipple...
Kathleen M. Murphy
Sep 10, 2016
Murphy, Kathleen of Weymouth passed away September 10, 2016.
Kathleen was an avid reader and she could always be found frequenting the library. She also volunteered for Project Bread for the Walk For Hunger. Kathleen will be dearly missed by all that who knew her.
Loving wife of 33 years to Joseph M. Murphy of Weymouth. Caring mother of...
Rita M. Quirk
Sep 10, 2016
Quirk, Rita May (Kelley), 91, of Hanover, formerly of Weymouth, passed away September 10, 2016.
Beloved wife of 54 years to the late George W. Quirk. Loving mother of Carol Ann Murphy and her husband Frank of Hanover, Maureen Geddis and her husband Steven of Hanover and Irene Egerton of Whitman. Cherished grandmother of Frank Murphy, Jr. and his wife...
Elizabeth A. Niak
Sep 10, 2016
Elizabeth A. (Nasalski) Niak of Randolph, formerly from Dorchester, died at home on September 10, 2016, surrounded by the family she cherished. The beloved wife of almost 22 years to George ”Butch” Niak of Randolph. Loving mother of Donald MacFarland, Jr. and his companion Colleen Mellios of Martha’s Vineyard, Richard MacFarland and his companion Bette Moore of Salem, NH, Debra...
James F. Broughton, Jr.
Sep 9, 2016
Broughton, James F. Jr., age 53, of Quincy, formerly Dorchester, after an incredibly hard fought battle with cancer. Jim died peacefully at home September 9, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Bereaved by his best friend and wife of 24 years, Lori (McKinnon) Broughton. Adored father of Amanda and Seamus Broughton of Quincy and his beloved Spaniel, Dempsey. ...
Heather A. Olsen
Sep 9, 2016
Olsen, Heather A. (Hunt) of Weymouth, passed away September 9, 2016.
Beloved daughter of Shirley (Flynn) Hunt of Nova Scotia, Canada. Loving mother of Michelle Zayas and her husband Eddie of Weymouth, Tina Olsen of Dorchester, Kimberly Olsen of Bridgewater and Joseph J. Olsen of Weymouth. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Kevin, Maesiena, Gerlaine, J.J., Patrick, Mason, and Summer. Dear...
Marie R. Mcnulty
Sep 8, 2016
Marie R. (Sullivan) McNulty, a longtime Hingham resident, died September 8, 2016. The beloved wife of the late William J. McNulty. Loving mother of William J. McNulty, Jr. of Pembroke, John R. McNulty of Westwood, Thomas P. McNulty of Chatham, and Robert F. McNulty of Marshfield. Sister of Eleanor Crehan of West Roxbury and John Sullivan of Osterville. She...
Carolyn L. Coots
Sep 7, 2016
Carolyn L. (Lynch) Coots of Weymouth, died September 7, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Edgar M. Coots, Sr. Loving mother of Edgar M. Coots, Jr. and his wife, Joanne, of Whitman, Marion J. Roche and her husband, the late Stephen, of Weymouth, and Robert E. Coots, Sr and his wife, Theresa, of Weymouth. Loving sister of Doris Castle of...
Ronald D. Hennessy, Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Ronald D. Hennessy, Jr., of Scituate, Mass., unexpectedly, September 7, 2016.
Beloved son of Karen M. Marques. Stepson of Richard Marques. Son of the late Ronald D. Hennessy. Devoted grandson of Charlotte Powers and the late John W. Powers Jr., and the late Robert and Evelyn Hennessy. Cherished brother of Sarah M. Pinkham and her husband Jason, Lauren A....
Marie Troyan
Sep 6, 2016
Troyan, Marie (Tringali), of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, September 6, 2016. She was 87. Marie was born in the West End of Boston to Santo and Nunziata Tringali. She was of a large, close-knit Italian family. She was a devoted matriarch, an avid gardener and admirer of fine arts and culture. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Troyan. Devoted...
Lawrence G. Dedian
Sep 6, 2016
Dedian, Lawrence G. (Larry) of Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died September 6, 2016.
Larry grew up in Dorchester where his family owned Dedian’s Market. He had a long sales career in the food industry. He was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Parish for over 55 years and active in the community as a CCD teacher and Eucharistic Minister. His...
David F. Rogers
Sep 6, 2016
Mr. David F. Rogers, of Hingham, died peacefullly surrounded by his loving family on September 6, 2016.
David was a grandson of noted artist Franklin Whiting Rogers. He served with the United States Air Force. David enjoyed gardening, painting, dancing, and was a talented musician. Beloved husband of Shirley A. (Potter) Rogers. Loving father of David A. Rogers and...
Cecilia A. Miller
Sep 6, 2016
Miller, Cecilia A. (Ritchie) of Hanover, formerly of PA, died September 6, 2016 at the age of 101.
Cecilia adored her family, traveling to Florida to visit her sister yearly and to Massachusetts to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her faith was very important to her and she was very active in St. Cecilia’s Parish in...
Marjorie Ann Pearson
Sep 3, 2016
Marjorie Ann (Coughlin) Pearson of Weymouth, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on September 3, 2016.
Marjorie always enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She could always be found watching the latest cooking shows which all started with her love for Julia Childs. Marjorie always enjoyed cooking and testing new receipes on her family. She always had...
Robert B. Ottley, Jr.
Sep 2, 2016
Robert B. Ottley, Jr. of Weymouth, died September 2, 2016 at the age of 82.
Robert grew up in South Boston. He served in the U.S. Army, both active duty and the reserves, from 1954 to 1962. He was a passionate trading card collector and was a Bruins, Yankees and NY Giants fan.
He is survived by his daughter Darlene...
Jeane M. Daly
Sep 2, 2016
Daly, Jeane M. (Curley) of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth, died September 2, 2016 at the age of 83.
Jeane shined in the role of wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had an entrepreneurial spirit and started several businesses, most notably, a workplace health screening service called Heartbeat Associates. Later in life, she began to write humorous stories in the local...
Claire A. Carmody
Sep 1, 2016
Claire A. (Lydon) Carmody, age 87, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on September 1, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Carmody of Brookline and devoted mother of Edward R. Carmody Jr. of Quincy, Robert Carmody and his wife Christine of Canton, and Margaret (Peggy) Augustine and her husband Brian Gordon...
Marie Partain
Sep 1, 2016
Mrs. Mary A. “Marie” Partain (Assmus) of Hingham, died September 1, 2016.
Beloved wife of 55 years to Hubert L. “Harry” Partain. Daughter of the late Carl and Mary Assmus of Roslindale. Sister of the late Catherine Kinnally and her husband, Joseph, of Weymouth. Aunt of Sister Katherine Kinnally, SSND, of Florida, Marie St. Pierre and her late husband, Noel,...