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Claire M. Desroche
May 15, 2014
DesRoches, Claire M. of Quincy, died May 15, 2014.
Claire attended St. Ann’s and Woodward School and then later graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in business. She worked as an insurance underwriter for AIG. Claire enjoyed traveling, cooking, ice skating and entertaining her family, especially during her pool parties. Her main passion was her family and spending...
Dorothy Ayers Jacobson
May 14, 2014
Dorothy (“Dottie”) Ayers Jacobson of Hingham passed away on May 14th , 2014 surrounded by her family.
Born in Hingham, she was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Irene Ayers and the wife of the late John “Jake” Jacobson. She was a graduate of Hingham High School where she was the first female President of the Student...
Tyler A. Collins
May 14, 2014
Collins, Tyler A. of Quincy, formerly of Rochester, New Hampshire died May 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
Loving husband of Lynn (Walsh) Collins of Quincy. Beloved son of John “Jack” and Abigail “Abbie” Collins of Rochester, NH. Devoted brother of Rebecca Baptiste and her husband William of Somersworth, NH, Mat Collins and his wife Melissa of Lebanon, ME...
Alice A. Mccracken
May 14, 2014
McCracken, Alice A. (MacFarlane) of Hingham, died May 14, 2014, surrounded by family. She was 97 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Dorchester High for Girls and Boston Business School. As a young girl she worked during her summer break at Dutchland Farms in Scituate now known as PJ’s Restaurant. Her...
Glenna Birmingham
May 13, 2014
Birmingham, Glenna (McDonough) of Quincy, died May 13, 2014.
Glenna graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and worked as a pediatrician at the Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Colorado for 40 years. She was passionate about traveling all over the world with her husband Charles and belonged to a traveling club. She was an avid skier and on her downtime...
Ann M. Jackson
May 13, 2014
Ann M. Jackson a longtime resident of Braintree, who recently retired to Linden Ponds in Hingham, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2014, surrounded by her four children. She fought valiantly throughout a long illness.
Beloved mother of James Beatrice and his partner Rolando Teran of San Bruno, CA, Linda Sharkansky and her husband James of Hingham, Lisa Beatrice and...
Robert S. Whittaker
May 13, 2014
Whittaker, Robert S. of Brant Rock, died May 13, 2014 at the age of 80.
Bob served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from the Norfolk Agricultural School and began his own landscaping company. Later he became the owner and administrator of the Whittaker Rest and Retirement Home in Weymouth, caring...
John P. Muldoon Jr.
May 12, 2014
John (Jack) P. Muldoon Jr., beloved husband of Marjorie (McAndrews) Muldoon passed away, May 12, 2014, surrounded by family, at the South Shore Hospital.
Born and raised in Dorchester, MA, Mr. Muldoon was a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (’52). Following graduation, he entered the Army and served in the Korean War (1952-54), earning several medals including...
Augustine L. Mello
May 12, 2014
Mello, Augustine L., 92, of Lake Village, Arkansas, previously from Norwell, MA died May 12, 2014.
Mr. Mello was a United States Navy Veteran who served proudly on the USS Woodward, during WWII. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Boston Red Sox, as well as, playing golf. His main passion were his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and ...
John M. Hickey
May 12, 2014
Hickey, John M. of Weymouth, died May 12, 2014 at the age of 73.
John loved politics, music, and sports, especially the Boston Celtics. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Haas) Hickey.
Loving father of Elena Hickey of Weymouth. Brother of the late Catherine Shanahan, Helen Hayes, Mary Duggan, Edward...
Joseph J. Curran
May 12, 2014
Curran, Joseph J. “Cuzzie” age 66 of Brockton, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully at West Roxbury VA on May 12, 2014 with his loving family by his side.
Beloved son of the late George J. and Mary A. (McVicar) Curran. Father of Christopher Joseph. Brother of Leo and his wife Laura, James and his wife Lola, Mary...
Robert Latour
May 11, 2014
Latour, Robert of Weymouth, died unexpectedly May 11, 2014.
Bob was born in Worcester but was raised and educated in Weymouth. He owned his own business organizing financial administration for healthcare agencies most of his life. Although he slowed down working a few years back, Bob always stayed involved even if he was just stopping by to say hello. He...
William J. Murphy, Sr.
May 9, 2014
William J. Murphy, Sr. of Whitman, formerly of South Weymouth, died May 9, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58. Bill worked as a truck driver for the Manfi Leasing Company. He was a member of both the Whitman Knights of Columbus Council 347 and the Sons of Whitman VFW Post 697. He enjoyed golfing and playing...
Mary Eva Gale
May 9, 2014
Mary Eva (Hurlburt) Gale, 88, of Weymouth passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in North Quincy, Eva graduated from North Quincy High School in 1943. After graduation, she went on to work for Sears, Roebuck and Company in the Auditing...
Wanda H. Picarski
May 9, 2014
Picarski, Wanda H. (Dedecz) a longtime Quincy resident, died on May 9, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, she was 92.
The beloved wife of 72 years to Stanley Picarski. Cherished mother of Barbara Murphy of Westwood, Stanley Picarski, Jr. and his wife Kathy, Paul Picarski and his wife Karen and Margaret Dunn and her husband Bill all of...
Lucille A. Smith
May 9, 2014
Smith, Lucille A. (Gilbody) of Rockland formerly of Weymouth and Braintree died May 9, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Lloyal B. Smith. Loving mother of Michael Brophy and his wife Elaine of North Conway, NH, Edward Smith and his wife Pat of Abington, Wayne Smith of Rockland and Marsha Craig of Rockland. Cherished grandmother of Kelley, Kristopher and Sean....
Joan Picard
May 9, 2014
Picard, Joan (Deschenes) of Hanover, formerly of Quincy, died May 9, 2014.
Joan’s family meant the world to her and her children and grandchildren gave her immeasurable joy. She loved spending summers at her house on Lake Ossipee and will be remembered for her humorous stories, sense of fun, caring manner and her friendly nature. A social person by...
Katherine E. Burke
May 8, 2014
Burke, Katherine E. (Bleidorn) of Weymouth, died May 8th, 2014, she was 67.
Beloved mother of James B. Coughlin and his wife Kerrie of Hingham, Patrick J. Coughlin and his wife Lori of Hanover and Katherine F. Anderson and her husband Jason of Hingham. Cherished Grammie to Gracie, Will, Sean, Luke, Mary, Nicholas and Zachary. Beloved sister of 11...
Jason M. Bennett
May 8, 2014
Bennett, Jason M. of Dorchester, formerly of Quincy, age 24, died May 8, 2014.
Jason truly loved his family and adored his younger brother Dustin. A graduate of N. Andover High School, he later worked as a cook at several restaurants. He was very thoughtful, extremely unselfish and very creative. He will be missed by his loving family.
Beloved...
Helen T. Whealan
May 7, 2014
Helen T. (Donelan) Whealan of Weymouth, born March 22, 1929, daughter of Sara and William J. Donelan of Boston. Sister to the late John, William, Paul, Mathias, Edward and Richard Donelan. Beloved Mother of Teresa Walsh of Middleboro, Kathleen and her husband, Joseph Rindone, Jr. of East Bridgewater and Mark Whealan of Weymouth, MA. Grandmother to Kerry, Marisa and Kelly. ...
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