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Eleanor A. Hawes
May 27, 2014
Eleanor A. Hawes (Wiedemann) of Weymouth, died May 27, 2014.
She was the wife of the late Norman G. Hawes. Loving mother of Gordon Hawes and his wife Carole of Hanson. Devoted grandmother of Kaitlin M. Preston and her husband Grant Preston. Great grandmother of Jack Preston. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited...
Helen Donohue
May 26, 2014
Donohue, Helen (Donovan), age 94, of Weymouth, died May 26, 2014 at South Shore Hospital.
Helen was born and raised here in Weymouth. When she was younger she worked at her family’s drugstore Donovan Drug.
Helen was predeceased by her Devoted husband William “Bill” Donohue. She is survived by her loving sons Jack Donohue and his wife Kathy of Litchfield,...
Lillian P. Battles
May 25, 2014
Battles, Lillian P. (Connolly) of Quincy originally from Dorchester – Neponset section, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a period of failing health on May 25, 2014, she was 93.
Loving wife of the late William K. Battles, Sr. The most beloved mother of William K. Battles, Jr and his wife Carol of Portsmouth,...
Dorothy (Collins) Mccabe
May 24, 2014
McCabe, Dorothy (Collins) “Dotty”, 81, of Weymouth, died May 24, 2014.
Dotty was born and raised in South Boston and eventually settled in Weymouth where she and her husband Leo raised a family. She worked for New England Telephone and retired after 25 years. Dotty was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and among many interests, mostly enjoyed...
Pauline W. Thompson
May 24, 2014
Thompson, Pauline W. (Foley), 91, of Wareham formerly of Weymouth died May 24, 2014.
Pauline, know as Pat to her friends and Nanny to her family was born in Hartford, CT, and grew up in New Jersey. She attended Colby College, where she met the late A. Francis Thompson, to whom she was married for over 50 years.
Pat...
Edward J. Fitzgerald, Jr.
May 24, 2014
Fitzgerald, Edward J. of Weymouth, formerly of Charlestown, died May 24, 2014.
Son of the late Edward J. and Frances (Fallon) Fitzgerald. Beloved husband of 55 years of Dorothy ( Bryant) Fitzgerald of Weymouth. Loving father of Stephen J. Fitzgerald and his wife Jeanne of Adams, Judith A. Corbett and her husband Joseph of S. Weymouth, John K. Fitzgerald of...
Claire M. Kirsch
May 24, 2014
Claire M. (Phelan) Kirsch, of Hingham, originally from Neponset, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 87.
After raising her children, Claire worked as a secretary for many years before finally retiring from South School in Hingham. The loving wife of the late William “Bill” Kirsch. Claire was the mother of Bill Kirsch and his...
Patricia A. Quinn
May 23, 2014
Quinn, Patricia A. (Craig) of Hull, (aka “Ma Quinn”) formerly of Weymouth and Dorchester, died May 23, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Quinn. Loving mother of Trish and Kent McBride, Pamela and Gil Genninger and Paula Quinn and Russ Powers. Proud “Gram” to Chelsea, Kimberly, Carsen, Joshua, Mark and Matthew. Great grandmother to Jonah. She will be...
Raymond L. Burt
May 23, 2014
Burt, Raymond L. of Quincy, died May 23, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Ray grew up in Burnham, Maine, son of the late Earl and Delia(Lester) Burt. He was a diehard Yankees and Giants fan and an avid bowler. He worked for the City of Quincy for 26 years before retiring in 1996. He loved to travel and enjoyed traveling...
Rita A. Cicchese
May 22, 2014
Cicchese, Rita A. of Medford formerly of Weymouth, died May 22, 2014.
Daughter of the late John and Alice (Hickey) Cicchese. Loving mother of David Lawrence of Arlington. Beloved sister of Mary Susi of Raynham,Frances Zeoli and her husband Antonio of Rockland and John Cicchese and his wife Betty Ann of Mendon. She is also survived by many loving nieces...
Robert P. Jordan Sr.
May 21, 2014
Jordan, Robert P., Sr. “Bucky” of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died May 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was a star quarterback at South Boston High School and had a lifelong love of football. He proudly served with the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Varuna and worked at Boston Edison as a troubleman...
George D. Rogers
May 21, 2014
Rogers, George D. of Braintree, died May 21, 2014.
Husband of Nancy L. (McLain) Rogers. Father of Daniel Rogers and his wife, Judy, and Laura J. Rogers all of Braintree. Brother of Dorothy Vallee of Brockton, Charles Rogers of Abington, Shirley Grispi, of Florida, Richard Rogers, of Onset, Donna Morgan, of Bourne and the late Patricia Baxley. Grandfather of Michael,...
Evelyn Mary Vey
May 20, 2014
Vey, Evelyn Mary (Donnelly) of Quincy, formerly of Roslindale, died May 20, 2014.
Evelyn’s family brought her complete joy. She was a talented woman who enjoyed arts and crafts, ceramics, smocking and gardening. She and her husband Jim spent many vacations camping with their children and creating memories to last a lifetime. A gifted dancer, Evelyn and Jim spent many...
Sylvia Ives
May 18, 2014
Ives, Sylvia (Radocchio) of Weymouth, died May 18, 2014.
Wife of the late Burton Ives. Sylvia was Born and raised in Winsted, CT. After marrying her husband of 54 years Burton Ives they both settled in Weymouth where they raised a family and shared many memories. Sylvia loved cooking and reading but most of all loved being with her family...
Gilbert D. Pratt
May 18, 2014
Pratt, Gilbert D. “Gil” of Weymouth, died May 18, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.
Gil was born in Boston but soon after moved to Weymouth where he was raised and educated. He worked hard in various grocery stores his whole life but was always there for his family who he valued above all.
Gil is survived by...
Peter R. Chomko
May 17, 2014
Chomko, Peter R. of Weymouth, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died May 17, 2014 at the age of 52.
Peter was the loving son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Bulger) Chomko of Weymouth and the late Roger Chomko. Brother of Paul Chomko and his wife Noreen of Stoneham. Peter is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Celia H. Eccleston
May 17, 2014
Eccleston, Celia H. (Neary) of Barrington,IL formerly of Quincy, died May 17, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late John V. Eccleston. Loving mother of James “Jim” Eccleston and his wife Christine of Barrington, IL. Cherished grandmother of John, Ray, Lindsey and Lauren Eccleston. Sister of the late Michael, Bridie, Margaret, Mary and Nora.
Celia was born in Ireland. ...
Thelma E. Pickett
May 16, 2014
Thelma Edith (Rumble) Pickett, daughter of Charles A, accountant at the Boston Globe and Edith A. Rumble, died peacefully at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston on Friday May 16, 2014.
Beloved wife of Thomas F. Pickett of Weymouth, to whom she was married 59 years, she was a retired receptionist of Colonial Nursing Home in Weymouth and a devoted mother...
Robert Lloyd Shaffer
May 16, 2014
Shaffer, Robert Lloyd of Rockland, formerly of Belmont, died May 16, 2014.
Bob was a very active member at Payson Park Church in Belmont where he served as their moderator as well as a former Superintendent for Christian Education Program at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Belmont. Bob loved to play golf, travel all over the world with his beloved...
Elliott A. Gabriel
May 15, 2014
Gabriel, Elliott A. “Gabe” of Weymouth, died May 15, 2014.
Although Elliott was born in Quincy, he was raised and educated in Braintree. In his youth he was a member of the Braintree Warrior Drum and Bugle Corp. From Braintree high school he joined the Marine Corps and served for 4 years. When he returned from his military service he...
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