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Carmela V. Fiore
May 24, 2015
Fiore, Carmela V. (Russo) of Brockton, died May 24, 2015.
Carmela was born and raised in Italy and has lived in both Dorchester and Weymouth before moving to Brockton 30 years ago. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and entertaining family and friends. Her cooking and homemade limoncello were the highlight of many gatherings. She looked forward to visiting her homeland whenever...
Donna M. Salem
May 24, 2015
Salem, Donna M. (Crowley) of Hyde Park, formerly of Quincy, died May 24, 2015 after a short illness.
Donna graduated from Fontbonne Academy in 1981 and Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s degree in business management. She worked as an internal auditor for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston for over 30 years. She was a generous and caring...
Dorothy L. Shaw
May 23, 2015
Shaw, Dorothy L. (Ogden), born in Calais, ME, lifelong resident of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at the Colonial Nursing Home, May 23, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene B. Shaw, Jr. Loving mother of Kevin P. Shaw of NH, Deidre Cochrane of Hanson, Lynne Lundin and her husband Rodney of Weymouth, Stephen Shaw and his wife Frannie of ME...
James Michael Walsh
May 23, 2015
James Michael Walsh of Weymouth, age 85, died May 23, 2015 at South Shore Hospital following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marie (Tobin), three children and their spouses: Laura MacDougall and her husband Gary of Weymouth, Mary Lavigne and her husband Kevin of...
Priscilla E. Wiswell
May 21, 2015
Priscilla E. Wiswell (Walsh) of Quincy, died May 21, 2015. The beloved wife of the late James H. Wiswell. Loving mother of James B. Wiswell and his wife Denise of Lakeville and Meredyth Anne Wiswell of Quincy. Sister of the late Bernard J. Walsh. Cherished grandmother of Ryanne L. Wiswell, Shane M. Wiswell, Erin C. Wiswell and Kevin P. Wiswell....
Peter C. Hotton
May 20, 2015
Hotton, Peter C. of Weymouth, died peacefully May 20, 2015 at home.
A 50 year employee of The Boston Globe, Peter was an editor as well as the author of the Globe Handyman column. He was an avid chess player. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, the symphony, and the opera. Peter was also a member of the Boston Sherlock Homes Chapter.
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Wilbert J. Roche
May 20, 2015
Roche, Wilbert J. of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, May 20, 2015.
Beloved husband of 30 years of Sandra (Matthews) Roche of Weymouth. Loving father of Benjamin Matthews of Mansfield and his adopted daughter, Amy Fiske of Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Matthews of Weymouth and Dakota Rose Matthews of Mansfield. Great-grandfather...
Kathleen Cobb
May 20, 2015
Cobb, Kathleen (Hanafin) of Weymouth, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, May 20, 2015.
Daughter of the late Michael C. and Maryanne (McCarthy) Hanafin. Beloved wife of the late Martin T. “Jeff” Cobb. Loving mother of Richard Cobb and his wife Kathleen of Braintree, Maureen Murphy and her husband James of Weymouth and...
Agnes M. Mccloskey
May 18, 2015
McCloskey, Agnes M. (Cullen) of Quincy, died May 18, 2015.
Family was the central focus of Agnes’ life, especially the love of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the South Shore Mothers of Twins Club, Catholic Women’s Club and Ladies Sodality. Agnes was also proud of her Irish heritage. Sacred Heart Parish was her spiritual home her...
James R. Macelhaney
May 18, 2015
MacElhaney, James R. of Milton, died May 18, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Giblin) MacElhaney. Loving father of Susan Best of East Bridgewater and her late husband William H. Best, Jr., Thomas MacElhaney and his wife Patricia of Andover, Joan Rowland and her husband Robert of South Weymouth and James MacElhaney and his wife Elizabeth of Foxboro. Sister...
William J. Parry, Sr.
May 18, 2015
Parry, William J., Sr. of Whitman, formerly of Weymouth, died May 18, 2015.
Bill worked for the Boston Globe as a maintenance worker for 38 years until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, planting flowers in his garden, a lover of animals and always enjoyed spending time with his grandson. He will be dearly missed by all those who had...
Theresa C. Donadio
May 18, 2015
Theresa C. (Cipullo) “Tree” Donadio, of Weymouth, died May 18, 2015. She was 88. Tree was a very social woman who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, entertaining and her “coffee club” with cousins. Her grandchildren were the foundation of all that was important to her. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved wife of 51 years to the late...
Jeannemarié Bacon
May 17, 2015
Bacon, Jeannemarié (Lambert) Age 54, of Holbrook.
Jeannemarié passed on May 17, 2015 at MGH after a brief illness. She was born on December 16, 1960. She is a graduate of NQHS class of 1979. She is the widow of the late John M. Bacon of Quincy. She began her health care career right out of high school as...
Marion Fahey Brennan
May 17, 2015
Brennan, Marion (Fahey) (Blue) of Hull, died May 17, 2015.
Marion grew up in Brookline and summered in Hull before moving to Hull to raise her family. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and later Regis College with her Bachelors degree. Marion was a retired teacher from Hull High School, where she worked for many years. She enjoyed painting,...
Michael J. Mercurio
May 16, 2015
Michael J. Mercurio of Hull passed away peacefully on May 16, 2015 after a long courageous battle with diabetes. He was 75.
Michael is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith, his daughter, Maureen (John) Leeber and his son, Michael. Michael was predeceased by his parents, James and Lucy and his brothers, Theodore and James. He is survived by...
Robert W. Riggs
May 16, 2015
Riggs, Robert W. of Milton, died May 16, 2015.
Son of the late William and Anne (McHugh) Riggs. Predeceased by siblings Mary Riggs Wilkinson, William, John, Francis, Edward, and Joseph Riggs. Survived by his brother Gerald Riggs and his wife Claire of Mansfield and many nieces and nephews.
Services were previously held.
Anna L. Dickerson
May 16, 2015
Anna L. Dickerson (Marchillo) of Weymouth, died May 16, 2015 at the age of 84.
Anna’s family was the focus of her life. She worked at Gallagher’s Building Materials as a bookkeeper for 30 years and was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 79. She enjoyed listening to the Boston Red Sox and gardening.
Loving mother of Donna...
Gelsomina Donofrio
May 16, 2015
Donofrio, Gelsomina (Sodano) “Mimi” of Quincy, died May 16, 2015.
Beloved wife for 61 years of Salvatore F. Donofrio of Quincy. Loving mother of Ralph Donofrio and his wife Mary Jo of South Weymouth and Nancy Donofrio-Wagner and her husband Robert of Braintree. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Tina) and Danielle (Belle) Donofrio of South Weymouth and Kyle Wagner of Weymouth. ...
Philip C. Moloney
May 16, 2015
Moloney, Philip C. 80, formerly of Boston and a long time resident of Hull, passed away on May 16, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was the son of the late Philip C. Moloney and Alice (Mulvey) Moloney. Phil is survived by Shirley (Hawley) Moloney his beloved wife of 56 years. He is also survived by his...
Ronald H. Letts Jr.
May 15, 2015
Ronald H. Letts Jr. aka Tony, of Weymouth MA formerly of Milton and Quincy MA, died May 15, 2015 at the age of 51.
Ronald will be remembered as a loving, selfless, caring, spiritual and protective man. He was a published creative writer. Beloved husband of Ellen E. (Tullis) Letts. Loving father of Angelina Letts. Son of Ronald Letts and...
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