Obituaries

Apr 9, 2014

Smith, Raymond M.  “Chip” of Quincy, died on  April 9, 2014,  he was 87.

Husband of the late Phyllis (Gotgart) Smith. Loving father of Martin Smith and his wife Jane of Beverly and Linda Smith McCarthy  and her late husband Thomas W. McCarthy. Brother of the late Joseph and Alfred Smith and the late Noreen DeMatteis. Longtime companion of the...

Apr 9, 2014

Ripley, Reverend Robert J. “Rip” of Braintree, died April 9, 2014.

Beloved husband of 56 years of Connie J. (Nyberg) Ripley of Braintree. Son of the late Issac T. and Esther L. (James) Ripley.  Loving father of Sandy J. Vogel and her husband Bob of Whitman, Eric J. Ripley and his wife Brenda of Weymouth, Donna J. Fallon and her...

Apr 7, 2014

Apr 7, 2014

Apr 7, 2014

Bennett, Robert K. of Quincy, died April 7, 2014.

Robert was born, raised, and educated In Boston. After serving in the Navy during peacetime in the 1950’s Robert came home and settled down with his wife of 40+ years Eleanor (Reeves). Robert retired to Quincy and enjoyed every moment of retirement, especially walks on Wollaston Beach and time with his...

Apr 7, 2014

Coleran, Edward J., Sr. of Weymouth, entered into eternal life on April 7, 2014 at the age of 87 after a period of declining health.

Born, raised and educated in Weymouth, he was the son of the late M. Joseph Coleran and Mabelle (Linscott) Coleran. He was the brother of the late Mary Regan, Virginia Dunn and Joseph Coleran. Proud...

Apr 6, 2014

Croxen, Linda May (Valentine) of Quincy, died April 6, 2014.

Linda grew up in Boston on Mass Ave.  She resided in Roxbury for many years while raising her children before finally settling in Quincy. She was an exceptionally strong, woman with an even stronger  faith who truly believed in the power of prayer. Linda also loved to exercise her natural...

Apr 4, 2014

Michael J. Powers, III of Hull, MA died on April 4, 2014.

He was born to the late Michael and Edith (Dowell) Powers on February 15, 1944 in East Bridgewater, MA.  Michael graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1963.  He received a degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in landscape contracting and following that made his career in...

Apr 4, 2014

Michael Joseph “Mac” McCusker of Quincy, died April 4, 2014. 

Mike loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and family.  His passions consisted of fishing and music.  He played bass guitar, something he has loved since he was a teenager, and his band Deep Water Blues performed through out the South Shore .  Mac also taught gun safety through his company,...

Apr 4, 2014

Hennessey, Paul L. “Hank” of Hingham, died April 4, 2014. 

Hank attended Milton High School where he got inducted into the Hall of Fame.  He later attended the University of Miami where he played football.  After college Hank joined the United States Marine Corps in which he served for over 27 years.  He retired from the Marines as a...

Apr 4, 2014

George H. “Sonny” Connors, 64, of Quincy, passed away on April 4, 2014.

George was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and worked as an Independent Software Consultant. George’s true passion was spending time cruising to various Caribbean islands with his many friends.

George is survived by his former wife Nancy Cudmore Connors of East Bridgewater. His children,...

Apr 4, 2014

Radzik, Rose M. (Bisignano) of Bourne, died April 4, 2014 at the age of 99. 

Rose was a devoted Catholic and member of the St. Agatha’s Parish in Milton for over 45 years and a former parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Dorchester.  She worked for Jordan Marsh as a sales associate in the jewelry department for 25 years...

Apr 3, 2014

Finch, Sandra E. (Keenan) of Hull, 69, passed away April 3, 2014 with her daughters by her side.

Sandy’s family meant the world to her, especially her cherished grandchildren.  Loving mother of Alisa Finch of Wareham, Jennifer (Finch) Zemotel of Quincy, and the late Charles Finch, III.  Grandmother to Nicole Page, Robert Page, Ryan Finch, Matthew Magnell, Andrew Zemotel and...

Apr 3, 2014

Ryan, Karen O. (McCormack) of Quincy, died April 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael Ryan of Quincy. Also survived by many loving, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 5-9PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in...

Apr 3, 2014

Virta, Beverly “Claire” of Hingham, died April 3, 2014.

Beloved wife of the late  Oliver “Gus” Virta.  Mother of Beverly “Sunny” Adams of Marshfield and Robert Virta and his wife Barbara of Norwell. Dear sister of the late Henry and Maurice Dunn.  Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Adams and his wife Melinda, Jill Armstrong and her husband Paul and Stacey Virta. ...

Apr 2, 2014

William F. Chouinard, 79, of Weymouth, died Wednesday.

He was born to the late Raoul and Anna Chouinard, Jan. 21, 1935, in Holyoke, MA. Bill graduated from Holyoke High School in 1952, enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably during the Korean War and received a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at...

Apr 2, 2014

Hallsen, Barbara C. (Brownell) of Quincy, formerly of Weymouth succumbed to cancer on April 2, 2014.

Barbara fought and survived cancer for 20 years. Beloved wife of William F. Hallsen of Quincy.  Loving mother of William J. Hallsen and his wife Kathy of Weymouth, Christine M. Hathon and her husband Edward of Beverly, and Eric F. Hallsen and his wife...

Apr 2, 2014

Costa, Francis J. of Quincy, 85, died April 2, 2014.

Frank was a draftsman for Boston Edison for 37 years before his retirement in 1990. He was a Korean War veteran serving with the United States Navy and was also a member of the Army National Guard. He was active in the Saint Ann’s Bowling League, the USS Coral Sea...

Apr 2, 2014

Nasrey, Gregg G. of Weymouth, died April 2, 2014.

Beloved son of Roland Nasrey and his wife, Elizabeth, of Port Charlotte, FL, and MaryAnn L. (DeSantes) Glennon and her husband, Thomas, of The Villages, FL. Brother of Alyson A. Battaglia and her husband, Joseph, of Bradenton, FL. Uncle of Benjamin Battaglia. Nephew of Thomas A. DeSantes and his wife, Cynthia,...

Apr 2, 2014

Stone, Brenda M. (O’Neill) of Weymouth, died April 2, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 48.

Brenda was a lifelong resident of Weymouth. She worked for South Shore Bank in Weymouth for 20 years. Brenda was proud of her active participation in many charities and fundraisers, including but not limited to, Cardinal Cushing Charities and the Hospice...