Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

On December 27, 2023, Gregory Hunt “Greg” Kelly went to be with his Heavenly Father.

He will be very much missed by his sister Marney, his nieces Lisa Hagerty, Rhonda Colleton, & Karla Williamson. Cousin of Sandi Kochiss, Deb Frankel, Dorry O’Neill & Dale Gogan. Dear friend of John Gaughan & his family, he was like an uncle to Jeff,...

Dec 26, 2023

Janet Leonard Smith, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  She was 92.

Jan was born in Johnson City, NY to Dorothy (Waterman) and Clarence Leonard and raised in Johnson City, NY.  After high school, Janet attended Albany State University and earned her bachelor’s degree.  She later earned her master’s in...

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. George L. Cavanaugh, of Weymouth, passed away on December 25, 2023. 

Beloved husband of the late Carol A. (Lyman) Cavanaugh.

Loving father of Kathleen French and her late husband Mark, of Weymouth, Michael Cavanaugh and his wife, Michelle, of Pembroke, George “Larry” Cavanaugh and his wife, Katie Collins of Weymouth, John “Jack” Cavanaugh of Abington, Marianne Cavanaugh-French and...

Dec 25, 2023

Barry M. Keefe of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023. He was 65 years old.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Charles and Lorraine Keefe.  Barry was a 1976 graduate of Weymouth High School and a 1980 graduate of Norwich University and co-captain of the 1980 football team that was inducted into the Norwich...

Dec 25, 2023

James E. “Jimmy” Flynn III. of Quincy and Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023, after a long illness. He was 40.

Jimmy is the beloved son of Susan (Lothrop) Flynn of Quincy and Jim Flynn of Quincy and Naples, Florida.  He was the devoted nephew of Elizabeth Cotter and her husband Kevin of Quincy and Mary...

Dec 24, 2023

Evans, Geraldine M. (Surette) of Weymouth, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was 91.

Born in Reading in 1932, she was one of eleven children to her parents, Anslem and Bridget (D’Entremont) Surette.

Geraldine was always ready for a party. She enjoyed bowling, golf, dancing, and the occasional glass of wine. Geraldine was also known to knit and sew;...

Dec 23, 2023

Paul Clemente Jr. of Naples, Florida and Milton, Massachusetts, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was 78.

Beloved husband of 51 years to Patti (DeSisto) Clemente. Devoted father to Sharyn Clemente of Boston and Michelle Clemente Braasch and her husband Cameron of Bedford, NH. Proud Papa to Grant Alden and Hallie Cate Braasch. Loving brother...

Dec 23, 2023

Richardson, Heidi A. of Hingham and Calistoga (Napa Valley), CA, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elinor Richardson.

Heidi is survived by her beloved partner Brett Woodyatt of Hingham. She leaves four siblings, Bruce Richardson and his wife Ellen Slaby of Chestnut Hill, Nancy Birmingham and her...

Dec 22, 2023

William P. Slattery of Hull, MA passed away Dec. 22, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Cambridge, MA on June 20, 1933. Bill was the youngest of five children (Jack, James, Mary and Pat) of Margaret and James Slattery. Following in his older brother’s footsteps after WW2, he joined the Coast Guard during the Korean War....

Dec 22, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

Leland, Robert R. of Hingham, died December 21, 2023.  

Bob adored his family, especially his wife, son and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling, particularly to Hawaii in years past and more recently to Europe with his wife and friends. He loved to relax surrounded by family and the annual New Years Eve celebration with friends. Bob had a quick, dry...

Dec 21, 2023

John F. “Jack” of Weymouth passed away holding his wife’s hand and surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2023. He was 88 years old.

Jack was the beloved husband for nearly 64 years to Janet M. Leonard (Brooks) of Weymouth. He was a loving father to Michael Leonard of Portland, ME and former wife Lois Leonard of Dedham,...

Dec 21, 2023

Praksithe (Goroshiani) Prifti, age 96 – passed away peacefully at her home in Quincy, MA on December 21, 2023. Born October 14, 1927 in Permet, Albania, Praksithe lived abroad many years before moving to Quincy.  She was the wife of the late Koço Prifti; daughter of the late Argjir and Andromaqi Goroshiani; and sister to the late Dhimitraq Goroshiani, Angjel...

Dec 20, 2023

Mark Fortnam Zappe, of Warwick, RI, formerly of Quincy, MA and Westwood, MA passed away on December 20th, 2023 at the age of 70. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann M. Doyle, and sister Karen A. (Zappe) Emerson. Devoted son of the late R. Shirley (Fortnam) Zappe and late Christian J. Zappe. He is survived by his son, Matthew...

Dec 20, 2023

Philip J Petrocelli of Hull, died on December 20, 2023 with his family by his side. He was 88. The beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Shea) Heavern Petrocelli, Father of  Philip V. Petrocelli of Dallas, TX, and his significant other Suzanne Branson, Paul A. Petrocelli of Scituate,  Michael A. Petrocelli and his wife Tami of Hull, Mark J. Petrocelli and...

Dec 20, 2023

John “Scotty” MacLean passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 20, 2023.

Scotty, as John was affectionately known, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and a retired Ironworker for Local 7.  The role that Scotty was most proud of in his life was that of “Papa”.  His grandchildren, Aidan, Peyton,...

Dec 20, 2023

Robert “Bobby” J. Goggin of Abington, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on December 20, 2023. He was 66 years old. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ann Marie Goggin. Raised and educated in Dorchester he was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. He enlisted into the Air Force and proudly served his country....

Dec 19, 2023

Janice Marian (Horrigan) Quinlan, 56, of Quincy, passed away in her husband’s embrace at home December 19, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

The youngest of four children, Janice grew up in Sharon and Dennis, MA and graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 1985 and from Manhattanville College...

Dec 19, 2023

Geraldine F. “Gerry” Donohue(Casey), 94, of Hingham, formerly of Centerville, MA and Branford, CT, died peacefully on Dec. 19, 2023 with her family at her side. Daughter of the late Mary (Sennott) and John B. Casey of West Roxbury.  Gerry was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Donohue for 53 yrs who predeceased her in 2012.  Loving mother to Mary...

Dec 19, 2023

William R. Doherty, of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 83.

William was born in Charlestown on June 10, 1940 and was a son of the late William P. and Frances (Healy) Doherty. He was raised in Charlestown and attended local schools.

William’s career was with...