Obituaries

Apr 6, 2024

John S. “Jack” Hirtle, of Quincy, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was 74.

John was born in Weymouth on July 22, 1949 and was the son of the late John H. and Marjorie A. (Whelton) Hirtle. He was raised in Rockland, attended local schools, and attended Rockland High School. Later in life John earned...

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Paul B. McCarty of Weymouth, passed away on April 6, 2024. He was 100.

Born in Worcester, the son of the late Lawrence F. and Mary (McArdle) McCarty.

Brother of the late Helen Nadeau, Claire Butler, Marcella McCarty, Lawrence McCarty, and Mary Berry.

Much beloved husband of Carol Ann D’Arcy of Weymouth.

Dear father of Paul C. McCarty of...

Apr 6, 2024

Gary Charles “Sparky” Fleck, a lifelong resident of Hull, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was 79.

Gary was born in Weymouth on June 3, 1944, and was the son of the late John L. “Jake” and Josephine (Bernan) Fleck. He was raised in Hull, attended local schools, and graduated from Hull High...

Apr 5, 2024

Roberta A. Casey, better known as “Bobbie”, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024.  She was 84.

She was born in Boston to Roberta A. (Tangstrom) and Stanley J. Provost and raised in Quincy, specifically the Houghs Neck area.  She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School and went on to work as an administrative...

Apr 5, 2024

 

Maryanne Fitzgerald Dailey (Bana Fitz), of Onset, MA, formerly of Weymouth and Boston, died April 5, 2024, after a valiant battle with lung disease. Adored daughter of the late Joe and Anne Fitzgerald. Loving mother of Maryanne “Coco” Dailey, Jack Dailey, Katie McCaffrey, Nancy O’Malley and her husband Mickey. Cherished Bana (Baby Nana) to Jack and Jay T Seward-Dailey, ...

Apr 5, 2024

Mr. David “Red” Goodwin of Weymouth, passed away on April 5, 2024.

David (Red) was a proud Army veteran of the Korean war. A carpenter by trade, he was a fun loving family man and a very big part of his grandchildren and great grandchildren lives. Known as “Grampy” to everyone. He loved his dogs Rocky and Diego.

He loved...

Apr 5, 2024

Smith, Frederick D., Sr. of Quincy, died April 5, 2024, surrounded by his devoted family. 

Dick’s life revolved around his loving family.  He once stated that if given the chance he would live his life exactly the same way.  A dedicated worker from an early age he instilled the values of hard work and earning an education to his...

Apr 4, 2024

William Joseph “Bill” Peters Sr., 87, of Wollaston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. William was born on January 23, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts to parents William T. and Catherine Peters.

Educated at Boston Trade High School, Bill dedicated 30 years of military service to his country. He proudly served in the Air National Guard as a Communications...

Apr 4, 2024

Tony Gia Pham of Boston, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones at home. Tony was a man with a big heart. Known for carrying his family on his shoulder with great pride and dedicating his life to providing the best for those around him. Despite being a man of few words, his...

Apr 4, 2024

Dunphy, Michael L. of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2024. He was 54 years old.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1969, he was the son of Suzanne and the late Edward Dunphy.

A graduate of Bryant University Class of 1993, where he was a devoted TEP Brother.  Mike carved a path through life marked by joy, commitment,...

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine M. (Norton) Musico, of Weymouth, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was 101.

Lorraine was a faithful communicant of Saint Jerome’s Church in Weymouth. She was a member of the South Shore Genelogical Society and in her spare time she enjoyed tending to her garden, going out for dinner, spending time with her family and loved to...

Apr 4, 2024

Joanne M. (Heffernan) Wessling of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024  at the Pope Nursing Home in Weymouth. She was 78.

Dear daughter of the late Thomas Carroll  Heffernan and Mary (Sullivan) Heffernan of Boston. Devoted mother of the late Elisabeth Wessling. Beloved sister of Kathleen Heffernan and her husband Richard Ward of West Dennis,...

Apr 3, 2024

Janet (Brady)(Burnett) Brady, an angel on earth, unexpectedly received her wings to heaven on April 3, 2024 at 81 years of age.  Janet was raised in Roslindale where she graduated from Roslindale High School.  She then lived and raised her children in Braintree.  Weymouth is where she had lived her last 30 years.

She was the daughter of the late...

Apr 3, 2024

Judith “Judy” Sudak, a longtime resident of Quincy, originally from Dorchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  She was 73.

Judy was born in Boston to Mary (Lee) and Harry Lawson and raised in Dorchester with her 4 siblings.  Judy worked for many years as a driver for special needs students and took pride in caring for the...

Apr 3, 2024

Sheila L. Wojdakowski, of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 69.

Sheila was born in Cambridge on March 14, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Stanley A. and Margaret M. (Kenneally) Wojdakowski. She was raised in Charlestown and attended local catholic schools.  She worked...

Apr 3, 2024

William J. “Bill” Harnden of Hingham, died April 3, 2024, at age 80. Bill was the son of George and Ethel Harnden and the beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Leavitt) Harnden. Sister of Carole Palmer of Harwichport, the late June Hennessey of Hingham, and the late George “Mickey” Harnden of California. Brother in law of Shirley Esposito and Sandra Kentel...

Apr 3, 2024

Pinto, Alma M. (Gelenian) of Weymouth, passed away on April 3, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 92.

Born in Malden in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Alice Gelenian.

Alma was very dedicated to her family and cared deeply for them; always making sure everyone was taken care of. She was very independent,...

Apr 2, 2024

Anzalone, Stephen of Weymouth, passed away after a brief battle with an illness on April 2, 2024. He was 70.

Born in Everett in 1953, he was the son of the late Giro and Carmella Anzalone.

Steve was a dedicated son, husband, father, papa, uncle, cousin, coach, mentor, and friend. He was able to make a friend and touch lives...

Apr 2, 2024

Eileen Catherine (Mogan) Kearney, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was 68.

Eileen was born in Boston on November 6, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Ryan) Mogan. She was raised in South Boston, attended local schools, and graduated from...

Apr 1, 2024