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Mary R. Mcgrath
Mar 13, 2015
Mary R. (Carbone) McGrath of South Weymouth, peacefully entered into eternal life on March 13, 2015. Her children were at her side. As a woman of devout faith, Mary was a regular parishioner at St. Francis Xavier 9am daily mass for over 40 years. She took great pride in her family, her home, and enjoyed tending to her yard and...
Lorraine M. Cantalupo
Mar 12, 2015
Lorraine M. (Charron) Cantalupo, lifelong resident of Weymouth, died March 12, 2015. She was 87. Before retirement Lorraine worked for the South Shore Visiting Nurse Association and enjoyed her volunteer work with Friends of the South Shore Hospital. She was an avid reader and Lorraine’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the foundation of her happiness. She will be dearly missed.
Beloved...
Margaret T. Wassell
Mar 12, 2015
Margaret T. Wassell (McGeoghegan) of Needham MA, beloved wife of the late Albert P. Wassell, passed peacefully on March 12, 2012.
Born on August 4, 1924, Margaret is survived by her daughter, Deirdre Wassell of Millis, MA, grandson Adam A. Shifrin his wife, Hillary Shifrin, their son, George Shifrin of Portland, OR and granddaughter, Kimberly Shifrin of Ithaca, NY. ...
Mary Elizabeth Burke
Mar 12, 2015
Burke, Mary Elizabeth (Cotter) lifelong resident of Weymouth, passed away March 12, 2015.
Beloved daughter of the late Lorraine M. (Wood) and John F. Cotter. Loving wife of 30 years to David Burke of South Weymouth. Cherished mother of Steven Burke and his wife Brittany of Plymouth, Kellianne and Laura Burke both of South Weymouth. Loving sister of Michael Cotter...
Francis W. “Shorty” Donovan
Mar 12, 2015
Donovan, Francis W. “Shorty” a lifelong resident of Quincy, died March 12, 2015.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, Shorty served on Iwo Jima during WWII where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He also served as Staff Sargent during the Korean War. Shorty coached youth sports in Quincy for many years and enjoyed singing, golfing,...
John C. O’Leary
Mar 12, 2015
O’Leary, John C. “Jackie” of Quincy, died March 12, 2015.
Jackie was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of Allstate Seating for over 30 years. He had a passion for life, he enjoyed to play cards, gamble, and to travel everywhere he could. He was a very generous man and always put others...
Anthony “Chris” Ferrara
Mar 11, 2015
Anthony Christopher Ferrara, “Chris” of Weymouth, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2015, at the age of 43.
Dear son of Anthony Ferrara and Mary (Whalen) Ferrara of Weymouth. Father to his cherished daughter Taylor Ferrara of Hamilton, MA. Brother of Mark Ferrara and his wife Kimberly of Weymouth, and Michael Ferrara of Los Angeles. Uncle to Nicholas, Erin and...
Rita V. Morash
Mar 11, 2015
Morash, Rita V. (Sullivan) a longtime Quincy resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2015, at the age of 100.
Rita was a devoted wife, cherished mother and a loving and proud grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was the foundation of all that was truly important to her. Her greatest joy...
Theresa B. Thornton
Mar 10, 2015
Thornton, Theresa B. (Corley) “Terry” of Weymouth, died March 10, 2015.
She enjoyed taking a walk, visiting family and friends, and was also very involved with Alanon for over 20 years.
Loving wife of Thomas J.Thornton. Mother of Patricia Gravalese of Quincy, Lenora Osby and her husband, William, of Virginia, Michele Campbell and her husband, Warren Smith, James Schneider, and...
Stephen Joseph Lynch
Mar 10, 2015
Lynch, Stephen Joseph of Weymouth, died March 10, 2015 after a long illness. He was 71.
Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed reading and had a strong appreciation for classical music.
Beloved son of the late Joseph and Helena Lynch. Loving brother of Susan M. Lynch of Weymouth and the late James...
Carol Ann Cavanaugh
Mar 10, 2015
Cavanaugh, Carol Ann (Lyman) life long resident of East Weymouth, passed away March 10, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband, of 53 years, George Cavanaugh of East Weymouth. She is the beloved daughter of Catherine (Delorey) Lyman, 95, of Weymouth and the late Robert J. Lyman. Carol is survived by her 7 children;...
Joan S. Gavin
Mar 9, 2015
Gavin, Joan S. (McGarry) of Quincy, passed away at home surrounded by her family March 9, 2015.
Joan was a loving and caring woman who was always there when needed, she had an open door policy for all the neighborhood children and would enjoy their company. Joan had a love for shopping at thrift stores and always found great...
Eugene D. Shaw Ph.D.
Mar 9, 2015
Eugene D. Shaw PhD. LTC US Army (Ret.)
HINGHAM, MA – Eugene D. Shaw known to his friends and family as “Pete” passed away on March 9, 2015 in the 89th year of his life.
Born and raised in Burlington, Iowa, a Veteran of WWII awarded the Bronze Star for actions in the Battle of the Bulge, Combat Infantry Badge...
John H. Morse
Mar 9, 2015
Morse, John H. of Weymouth, died March 9, 2015.
John was born in Boston and has lived in Weymouth for over 80 years. He graduated from Indiana Tech University as president of his senior class. John proudly served in the United State Army during WWII from Normandy (D+3) to Germany. He worked for 40 years as a civil engineer for...
Sister Joanne Westwater
Mar 8, 2015
Sister Joanne Westwater of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the age of 84.
Born in Boston on May 5, 1930 to the late Joseph and Martha (Early) Westwater, Sr. Joanne was a devoted Sister of the Good Shepherd for over 50 years. Sister of the late Agnes, Joseph, Donald Westwater and Evelyn (Westwater) Doyle, she...
Marjorie F. Greene
Mar 8, 2015
Marjorie F. (Rogers) Greene, 81, of Quincy, loving mother, deeply sensitive woman of compassion, intelligence, and beauty, died peacefully early Sunday morning, March 8.
Marjorie was born in Boston in 1933 to devoted parents Carmelita and Edward Rogers and was a sister to Edward, Constance, and William. She graduated from the State Teacher’s College at Boston in 1955 with...
Margaret M. “Maggie” Flynn
Mar 8, 2015
Flynn, Margaret M. “Maggie” of Quincy (Squantum), passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the age of 94.
Margaret was the loving daughter of the late Denis Flynn and his wife Julia (Sullivan) arriving in the Port of Boston from Waterford, Ireland in 1912. Maggie was predeceased by her best friends Anastasia T. Elia for seventy years....
Arthur L. Adams, Jr.
Mar 8, 2015
Adams, Arthur L., Jr. of Quincy, died March 8, 2015.
Arthur loved his family and they all gave him so much enjoyment. A talented handyman, Arthur could fix just about anything. He also built his own boat, car and a deck for their pool which was enjoyed by the entire family. A sports fan, he was an enthusiast of all...
Susan A. O’ Donnell
Mar 7, 2015
Susan A. O’ Donnell (Fitzpatrick) of Hull, formerly of South Boston, died March 7, 2015 at the age of 64.
Beloved wife of Rick O’Donnell. Loving and devoted mother of Caitlin O’Donnell of South Boston. Daughter of the late James and Celeste Fitzpatrick. Loving sister of Michael Fitzpatrick and his wife Robin and James Fitzpatrick, all of South Boston. Susan...
Mary E. Leonard
Mar 7, 2015
Leonard, Mary E. (Higgins) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester passed away peacefully March 7 at Winchester Nursing Center at the age of 102.
Beloved wife of the late Homer Leonard and predeceased by her brothers – Francis, Edward, Thomas and Joseph Higgins. Loving mother of Maureen Golden and her husband Frank of Winchester, Jack Leonard and his wife Colleen...
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