Obituaries

Jul 23, 2014

Jul 23, 2014

Higgins, Daniel F. of Weymouth, died July 23, 2014.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Higgins). Loving father of Michael Higgins of Randolph, Thomas Higgins, BFD, of Dorchester, Kelly Castellano of Derry, NH, Mary Higgins of Quincy, John Higgins, of Quincy, Leo Higgins of Weymouth, Cheryl Higgins of S. Boston, Daniel Elliott of Los Angeles, CA, Robert Elliott of Quincy and...

Jul 22, 2014

Grogan, Katherine E. “Cassie “of Acushnet,  died unexpectedly on  July 22, 2014.

Loving mother  of Adam Daniel Joseph Rheaume and Kamala  Grogan Rheaume  both of Colorado Springs, CO.   Devoted daughter of the late Daniel J. Grogan, Jr. and Margaret E. (Morrissey) Grogan of Milton.   Cherished sister of Margie Grogan and Jane Grogan Fenton both of Quincy and Mary Ann Brewster...

Jul 22, 2014

He was the epitome of the word Gentleman. His name was William Clark Tooze.  He left a void upon his passing in the arms of his beloved partner and soul mate Rita Tosone on Tuesday July 22nd at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. The son of the late beloved Beulah and Joseph Tooze.

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Jul 22, 2014

Kiely, Anita Kathryn (Maxwell),  age 93, of Hingham, Massachusetts died peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2014 after a brief illness. 

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts to Robert and Theresa (McKeon) Maxwell, she graduated from North Quincy High School and Regis College, Class of 1943.  After graduating from Regis, she worked first in the test kitchen of the Boston...

Jul 21, 2014

Dow, Edna F. (Swain) of Hull, died July 21, 2014.

Edna graduated Quincy High School in 1961, and the same year married her beloved husband Phillip. She worked as a customer service representative at Gragil and Associates for 16 years and had just recently retired. She will be remembered for her strong will, her caring and thoughtful manner, and her...

Jul 21, 2014

Clark, Lee W. native of Weymouth died suddenly, July 21, 2014.

Beloved husband of 44 years of the late Sheila (Coleman) Clark. Devoted father of Pamela (Clark) Reeves, Peter W. Clark, Daniel J. Clark, Christopher L. Clark, Mary E. Clark and L. Andrew Clark. Loving brother of Raymond, Donald, Bettyann and the late Wayne Clark. Cherished grandfather of 11 and...

Jul 21, 2014

McNeil, Robert of East Bridgewater, died July 21, 2014.

Bob was born, raised, and educated in Dorchester. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith, and started a family with her in Quincy. They later settled in Braintree where they continued to raise their family and finally spent the last 8 years as a retired couple in E. Bridgewater. Bob  worked...

Jul 20, 2014

Marshall, Jared D.C. of Holbrook, died tragically on July 20, 2014 at the age of 18.

Jared was a talented artist and musician. He was recently accepted into Montserrat College of Art and was excited to begin his studies. His family was extremely important to him.

He was the loving son of Amanda Marshall of Brockton. Loving brother of Briana...

Jul 20, 2014

Messina, Harry F. of Quincy, died July 20, 2014 peacefully at home with his family. 

Born in South Boston, Harry was a graduate of South Boston High School. He went on to play semi-pro football for the Chippewas. He worked as a General Foreman for the City of Boston. He was one of the original founders, a coach and...

Jul 19, 2014

McCloskey, Paul G. of Houghs Neck and Marathon, FL, died July 19, 2014 at the home he grew up in, surrounded by his loving family. 

Paul found enjoyment in his life by spending time with his family and friends.  The ocean also gave him great comfort and joy, whether he was boating, fishing, clamming, or just enjoying the scent...

Jul 18, 2014

Crotty, Jeanette A. (Hurt) of Milton, died suddenly July 18, 2014.

Jenny was born, raised, and educated in Manhattan. Jenny graduated from the Bellevue School of Nursing in NY where she met, and later married Matthew, her husband of 52 years. Jenny and Matt married in 1942 and soon after moved to Quincy, MA where they raised their family. Jenny...

Jul 18, 2014

Fountaine, Mary E. (Skerry) of Quincy, died July 18, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Robert J. Fountaine. Loving mother of Lynne and Christopher Fountaine both of Quincy and the late Janice Charbonnier.  Cherished sister of  Rev. Donald Skerry, SVD of Duxbury, Joseph Skerry of Burlington, William Skerry of Florida, George Skerry of Maryland and the late Rev. James...

Jul 17, 2014

Gallivan, John  E. of Hingham, died July 17, 2014.

John’s life revolved around his loving family.  He treasured the time with his wife, children and grandchildren.  An avid reader he was a fan of Clancy and Patterson novels.  He was a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School and Stonehill College.  He was most proud of the restaurant, “The Dory”, in...

Jul 17, 2014

Howley, John  L., Jr. of Weymouth, 99, died July 17, 2014.

John was born and raised in Quincy and had lived in Weymouth for over 65 years. John was very active at the Town River Yacht Club in Quincy where he was the oldest honorary lifetime member. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Grant) Loving father of John L. Howley,...

Jul 16, 2014

Shwairi, Josephine A. of Quincy, died July 16, 2014. 

Daughter of the late Antoine Shwairi and Sarah (Attea) Shwairi.   Beloved sister of Mary Bittar of San Diego, CA, Mona Ghobril of Lebanon, Chris Shuwairi of Dennisport, Joseph Shwairi of Boston, Elias Shwairi of Lebanon, Charbel “Bill” Shweiri of Quincy, Henry Shwairi Of Arizona,  George Shweiri of Quincy, Reine Clark...

Jul 16, 2014

Gladys M (Mulligan)  Picot, 82, died peacefully in the loving arms of her family on July 16, 2014 at her home in Quincy.

Gladys leaves behind her daughters Deborah Picot of Quincy, Denise Picot of Weymouth and Donna Picot of Quincy. She was the devoted grandmother of Glenn Picot and Donna Concannon. She is also survived by her sister Pat...

Jul 16, 2014

Perrault, Lorraine A. (Bond) of Weymouth, died peacefully at Hancock Park in Quincy on July 16, 2014.

Lorraine was born, raised, and educated in Fall River where she attended and graduated Dominican Academy.  She and Albert D. Perrault married while he was in the Army during World War II and then they settled in S. Weymouth to raise a family....

Jul 15, 2014

Geyer, Mary Anne (Cook) of Weymouth, died July 15, 2014.

Mary Anne had a passion for cooking and gardening. She devoted her life to her family.

Beloved wife of 51 years to George Geyer of Weymouth. Loving mother of  Anne Geyer and Kathleen Stewart both of Weymouth. Sister of David Cook and Stephen Cook both of CA, and Donna Marsh...

Jul 14, 2014

Mullen, Steven J. of Quincy, died July 14, 2014.

Endlessly proud of his time with the U.S. Navy, Steven was a dedicated patriot. Loved by many for his unbridled generosity and outgoing personality, Steven made friends wherever he went. A devoted son, he cared for his elderly parents throughout the course of their illnesses, rarely leaving the bedside. Upon falling...