Obituaries

Jan 9, 2016

Szymanczyk, Blanche C. (Geniusz) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died January 9, 2016. 

Blanche’s life revolved around her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She had worked at the South Postal Annex in South Boston for over 25 years and developed many close friendships in that timeframe.  In her youth and early adult years Blanche was an...

Jan 9, 2016

Edward “Eddie” Suplee of Weymouth, 74 years old, of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie is survived by his beloved former spouse and life long friend Susan Nolan as well as his children: Edward “Danny” and Rosa Suplee of Dorchester, Susan and Timmy Farrell of Dorchester, Paul and Tracy...

Jan 9, 2016

Mr. Lawrence J. Fell of Weymouth and Venice, Florida, died January 9, 2016.

Larry was born in Boston, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Moynihan) Fell. He was a 1942 graduate of Hyde Park High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp on April 6, 1943 and proudly served his country during World...

Jan 8, 2016

Patricia Moran Estes, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016, after a long illness, with her sons by her side. She was 76 years old.

Born in London, England, to Irish and English parents, she was raised in a Catholic orphanage in Kent from the age of three, as part of the Operation Pied Piper relocation effort...

Jan 8, 2016

Paula J. (Cawley) Francis of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, died January 8, 2016.

Paula was a Pension Administrator for Sunlife Insurance and Cafeteria Plan Advisors for many years before her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed being a  seamstress, but always enjoyed her Irish Heritage visiting the Irish Village in Yarmouth, loved Irish music and was also a Noel...

Jan 7, 2016

Edward J. “Budso” McDonough of Braintree, died after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family, January 7, 2016 at the age of 79.

Originally from Dorchester, “Budso” graduated from St. Gregory’s grammar school, St. Sebastian’s High School, and was a 1957 graduate of Boston College. He worked as an accountant for Kirshner and Yellin Accounting Firm in Boston and...

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 6, 2016

James M. “Jim” Donnelly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully January 6, 2016.

Beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (Comoletti) Donnelly.  Loving father of Steven Donnelly  and his wife Lori of East Bridgewater, James Donnelly, Jr. of Abington, and Kathleen (Donnelly) Dyer and her husband Douglas of Middleboro. Loving son-in-law of Elsie LeVangie of Braintree. Dear brother of Loretta Casebolt...

Jan 6, 2016

Burns, B. JoAnn (Grenier) of Weymouth, died January 6, 2016 at the age of 82.

Wife of the late Joseph R. Burns. JoAnn operated JoAnn’s Art Studios and was an oil painting teacher for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling and quilting with her group of friends in Florida. She was a member of Crosstown Quilters.  She wintered in the Roadrunner...

Jan 6, 2016

Catherine F. (Sullivan) Arsenault of Braintree, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2016.

Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Joseph M. Arsenault. Loving mother of Theresa Smith and her husband Paul of Centerville, Janet Stanisz and her husband Jerome of Maine, Joseph Arsenault and his wife Marie of Las Vegas and  James Arsenault...

Jan 5, 2016

Consolazio, Nicholas A. “Nick” of West Bridgewater, formerly of Quincy, died January 5, 2016. 

Nick was a WWII Navy veteran and was a boxer while serving in the Navy.  He worked for the Railroad and later for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston as a heavy mechanic.  Nick was an assistant harbor master in Quincy and had a love...

Jan 5, 2016

William L. “Bill” Newell of Abington, died January 5, 2016.

Bill became a patrolman for the Weymouth Police Department in 1968 and served the department for 32 years before retiring as Sargeant in 2000. He was also a member of the Weymouth Eagles, # 2899. Bill proudly served his country with the United States Marines during the Korean War.

Husband...

Jan 4, 2016

 Dorothy M. (Doyle) Orlando of Quincy, died January 4, 2016. The beloved wife of 68 years to Jasper Orlando. Loving mother of Thomas Orlando and his wife Peg of Quincy, Joseph Orlando and his wife Laura of Franklin, John Orlando and his wife Mary of Quincy, Stephen Orlando and his wife Janice and Marianne Willett and her husband Stephen all...

Jan 4, 2016

Kimball, Whitefield F., Jr. “Whit”, a lifelong resident of Newburyport, died January 4, 2016.  He was the son of the late Whitefield F. and Virginia (Healy) Kimball.

Whit graduated from Governor Dummer Academy and received his A.B. in History from Dartmouth College in 1963.  An athlete from his youth through high school where he played football, basketball and baseball.  In...

Jan 3, 2016

Harry L. Johnson III, 80, of Hingham, MA died peacefully on January 3, 2016.

He was the son of Harry L. Johnson Jr. and Mary Collins Johnson of Binghamton, NY.  Born in Johnson City, NY in 1935, he was the grandson of Harry L. Johnson, one of the founders of the historic Endicott Johnson Shoe Company. He attended The Eaglebrook...

Jan 3, 2016

Calvi, Frances A. (Infusino) of Hingham, died January 3, 2016. 

Frances attended Cohasset Schools, graduating from Cohasset High School.  She was a long time member of the St. Paul’s Choir.  Frances loved cooking and music.  She was an avid scrabble player and cherished the times spent with her family and friends.  Frances will be sadly missed by all those...

Jan 3, 2016

John J. Zardeskas of Weymouth, died January 3, 2016 at the age of 82 surrounded by loving and caring family who spent 12 days at his bedside.

John graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1951 and years later became active in their reunion committee. After proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he went to...

Jan 2, 2016

De Stefano, John D. of Weymouth, formerly of East Boston, passed away comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family January 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Josephine P. (Bellone) De Stefano. Loving father of Lisa Doucette and her husband David of Weymouth and John De Stefano and his wife Denise of Boston. Son of the late...

Jan 1, 2016

Reverend Father Demetrios Michaelides of Quincy, passed away on January 1, 2016 at the age of 98. He lived a full life in dedication to the Greek Orthodox Church, his family and friends. Father Demetrios was born in Larnaca, Cyprus in 1917. 

After graduating high school, he and his twin brother, Themistocles, immigrated to America to join their father,...

Jan 1, 2016

Samuel L. McClymonds, Jr. of Rockland, died January 1, 2016.

Sam proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy and retired as a lieutenant after 22 years of service, including the Vietnam War. He worked as an engineer in power plant operations for both Stone & Webster and Calpine companies where he thrived professionally and served as a mentor to many. Sam...