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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,...
Janice M. Schuerch
Aug 30, 2016
Schuerch, Janice M. (Balfe) of Quincy, age 82 died Suddenly of natural causes on August 30, 2016.
Born in Cambridge, MA on August 31, 1933, into a loving family to John and Dorothy Balfe. Loving sister of Joe Balfe and the late Jack and Joanne. Janice was a graduate of Regis College. While summering in Houghs Neck, she met...
Andrew J. Julian
Aug 30, 2016
Julian, Andrew J. of Brookline, died August 30, 2016. Born in Pennsylvania, Andrew spent his childhood in West Virginia to help his family care for their family farm. Andrew and his “dearest Alice” spent most of their lives residing in Hingham. Andrew loved his work in sales and as a financial adviser at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance and Financial...
Richard G. Lindsay, Sr.
Aug 30, 2016
Richard G. Lindsay, Sr. of Quincy, died August 30, 2016.
Son of the late James W. and Mary (Connelly) Lindsay. Loving father of Richard G. Lindsay, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Quincy. Devoted grandfather of Sean Lindsay and his companion Tricia Hulme of Quincy. Great grandfather of Ethan Richard Lindsay. Brother of Marion Karocozian of Quincy and her late...
Joseph A. Mortland
Aug 29, 2016
Joseph A. Mortland, Jr. of Hingham passed away on August 29, 2016 at the age of 86.
The beloved husband of 68 years to Geraldine (Amirault) Mortland of Hingham.
Cherished son of Joseph A. Mortland and Evelyn (Clark) Mortland. Loving father of Joseph III and his wife Barbara (Bates) Mortland of Weymouth, David of Hingham, Thomas and his wife Dr....
Thomas E. Sullivan
Aug 29, 2016
Sullivan, Thomas E. of Quincy, died unexpectedly on August 29, 2016.
Husband of Diane (Washburn) Sullivan of Brockton. Loving father of Caitlin Sullivan of Brockton. Devoted son of Eileen (King) Sullivan of Randloph and William Sullivan of NH. Cherished brother of Sean Sullivan of Randolph and the late Lisa Sullivan King. Cherished Uncle of Nathan Sullivan of Randolph. Tom is...
Scott F. Abate
Aug 28, 2016
Abate, Scott F. of Middleboro, formerly of Plymouth and Quincy, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2016. Loving father of Allison, Samantha and Christopher Abate all of Plymouth. Son of the late Robert and Priscilla (Joyce) Abate. Brother of Robert Abate of CA, Susan Wilson and her husband Richard of Quincy, Mark Abate and his wife Ellen of CA, and Christopher...
Josephine M. Robinson
Aug 28, 2016
Josephine M. Robinson (Gonzalez) of Weymouth, formerly of FL and PA, died August 28, 2016 at the age of 86.
She was the loving mother of John Robinson and his husband Tim Harris of Weymouth and the late Michele Meader. Grandmother of Jason Meader of FL. Sister of Carmen Benash of Pottstown, PA and Tony Gonzalez of Trenton, NJ, Also...
Michael “Mike” J. Callahan
Aug 28, 2016
Callahan, Michael J. of Quincy, died August 28, 2016.
Mike devoted his life to caring for others; his family, neighborhood children, a stranger on the street, or anyone in need. He would take neighborhood children under his wing providing life guidance, teaching sports, or on occasion how to deal with a bully or two. Mike was a self educated...
Mary M. Burke
Aug 28, 2016
Mary M. Burke of East Bridgewater, formerly of South Weymouth, died August 28, 2016. Mary worked as a telephone operator for New England Bell for over 40 years. She was a kind and outgoing woman who enjoyed playing the organ and had a voracious sweet tooth. Throughout the years Mary could be found caring for her many adopted greyhounds or...
Louis J. Barletto Jr.
Aug 26, 2016
Barletto, Louis, Jr. “Lou” of Hull, died August 26, 2016.
Lou adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid Boston sports fan, especially baseball, and he was a long time little league coach in Hull. He was an electrician for many years before retiring. Lou will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Son of the...
Valerie A. Colbert
Aug 24, 2016
Valerie A. (Crifo) Colbert of Quincy, entered into eternal peace on August 24, 2016. Loving and devoted mother of Alison Colbert of Quincy. Cherished daughter of Dorothy Crifo of Quincy and the late Joseph Crifo, Sr., Granddaughter of of the late James Boc and Viola(Lada) Boc – Valerie was the ” Apple of their eye” Sister of Donna Mauney of...
Lauretta Peters
Aug 23, 2016
Lauretta (Galluzzo) Peters, age 90 of Cohasset, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 23, 2016.
Lauretta was born, raised and educated in Hingham. She married her late husband Louis and settled in Hingham to raise her family. Lauretta worked for many years as a telephone information operator at New England Telephone Company. She enjoyed crocheting,...
Grace A. Guerrero
Aug 23, 2016
Guerrero, Grace A. (O’Donnell) of Quincy, formerly a long time resident of Bridgewater, died August 23, 2016.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Guerrero. Daughter of the late Harry and Maryanne (Levie) O’Donnell. Loving mother of Joseph Guerrero and his wife Jennifer of Virginia and Therese Dolbec and her husband George of Quincy. Sister of Helen Galaniff of...
Patricia A. Smith
Aug 23, 2016
Smith, Patricia A. of Quincy, died August 23, 2016.
Patricia was born in Dorchester and spent the rest of her years in Quincy. Patricia was a teacher for many years at Snug Harbor and was adored by all of her many students over the years. A generous and caring woman, Patricia made an impact on many young lives while working...
George Q. Cully, Jr.
Aug 23, 2016
George Q. Cully, Jr was born 1/27/28 in Queens, NY; the oldest of 5 boys to George Q. Cully, Sr. and Miriam Traynor Cully.
George’s youth was largely spent on the coast of Maine. He left high school to join the Navy during WWII. The Heavy Cruiser USS Helena was home for the duration of the war. Upon returning home...
Pearl F. Patterson
Aug 23, 2016
Pearl F. Patterson (Snow) of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on August 23rd. She was 86 years old.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl, she was the loving mother of Deborah Reilley, Weymouth MA, David Patterson, Saratoga Springs NY, Cynthia Patterson, Delray Beach Fl., Philip Patterson and his...
Quint Thomas Fay
Aug 22, 2016
Fay, Quint Thomas of Quincy, passed away August 22, 2016.
To our son Quint, you fought your hardest and we will never, ever forget you. We will love you forever.
Beloved son of Matthew and Catie (O’Reilly) Fay of Quincy. Cherished grandson of Maryann and Richard O’Reilly of Dorchester and GraceAnn Gildea of Delaware and her late husband...
Geraldine M. Fay
Aug 22, 2016
Mrs. Geraldine M. “Gerri” (Cronin) Fay, of Weymouth, died August 22, 2016.
Gerri was a telephone operator for the New England Telephone Company for over 40 years.
Beloved wife of Michael J. Fay. Loving mother of Marianne Sheppard and son-in-law, Kevin, of Abington, Mike Fay and his wife, Patty, of Wilmington, Richard Fay of Palm Coast, FL, Brian Fay and...
Patrick T. Halloran
Aug 22, 2016
Halloran, Patrick T. of Quincy, died August 22, 2016.
Patrick worked as a laborer for the Tunnel Workers, Local Union 88 for 25 years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Boston Bruins. Patrick’s main passion in life was his family and spending time at sporting events with his son and just simply being a dad.
Devoted father of Justin...