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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Debora Baldassini
Aug 31, 2014
Debora “Debbi” Baldassini (Steen), 63, of Pembroke, died on August 31, 2014, peacefully at home with her family after a long illness.
Debbi was raised in Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth High School class of 1969. She attended Chamberlayne Junior College and worked as a Secretary for Spencer Shoe in South Boston, Gillette and later, as legal...
Bart L. Ostrom
Aug 30, 2014
Ostrom, Bart L. of Norwell, died August 30, 2014.
Bart’s pride and joy was certainly his wife and two young sons. They gave him immeasurable happiness. Born and raised in Big Sandy, Montana, Bart grew up on a farm. His appreciation for nature and beauty led him to his work as a ship’s captain, currently working with Boston Harbor...
Robert F. Pannella
Aug 30, 2014
Pannella, Robert F., of Randolph, formerly of Quincy, died August 30, 2014.
Robert’s family was his life, especially his adorable granddaughters. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, but Bob’s favorite destinations were Las Vegas and Foxwoods. He was also a spirited Boston sports fan. A Korean War veteran, with the United States Air Force, he credits his service with...
Joanna P. Roman
Aug 29, 2014
Roman, Joanna P. (Gerrin) of Quincy, died August 29, 2014.
Joanna was born in Philadelphia, PA. She lived in Malden for many years before settling in Quincy. Joanna enjoyed gardening and crafts. In her earlier years Joanna volunteered for meals on wheels and loved line dancing. she was a member of the Elderly Dance Club of Houghs Neck and president...
John F. “Jack” Haley
Aug 28, 2014
Haley, John F. “Jack” of Hingham, passed away peacefully at home August 28, 2014.
Beloved husband of 47 years of Dianne (Webster) Haley of Hingham. Loving father of Scott Haley of Uxbridge, Jeffrey Haley and his wife Jenell of New Mexico and Jennifer Miller and her husband Bernie of Hingham. Dear brother of William Haley of Foxboro, Linda Snaddon of...
Barbara Jeanne (Calnan) Forssell
Aug 27, 2014
Forssell, Barbara Jeanne (Calnan) of Pleasanton, CA, died after a long illness on Wednesday, August 27th. She was 56.
Barbara was the daughter of Jeanne Calnan and the late Dr. Arthur Calnan. She was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Hingham, MA, where she graduated from Hingham High School in 1975. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree...
Fred K. Wentworth
Aug 26, 2014
Wentworth, Fred K. “Ted” of Weymouth, died August 26, 2014.
Ted grew up in West Ossipee, NH and has lived in Weymouth for over 30 years. He was a proud graduate of Bowdoin College, Class of 1965. He went on to lead a long career in marketing and design, retiring from M.I.S. Ted enjoyed big band music, old western movies...
Timelita F. “Tammy” Mcclain
Aug 24, 2014
McClain, Timelita F. “Tammy” of S. Weymouth, suddenly, August 24, 2014.
Beloved daughter of Timothy O. and Katherine (Bonney) Hanifan of S. Weymouth and the late Delia McClain. Loving companion of 10 years of Andrew C. Thompson and his daughter Brianna both of S. Weymouth. Cherished mother of the late Timothy O. McClain. Loving sister of Michele and and her...
N. Theresa Forbes
Aug 24, 2014
Nora Theresa Forbes (Donohoe) “Terry” 87 years of age of Quincy, died on August 24, 2014, devoted wife of John L “Jack” Forbes and loving mother of John and wife Cindy of East Boston, William and wife Susan of Methuen, Peter and wife Kathleen of Braintree, Ann Sullivan and husband Duane, Mary Gallotto and husband Mario, Paul and wife Sue,...
Deborah A. Davey
Aug 24, 2014
Davey, Deborah A. (McAuliffe), a lifelong resident of Weymouth, died August 24, 2014 at the age of 61.
Family and friends were the center of Deborah’s life. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling. Beloved wife of Ernest R. Davey, retired Weymouth Police Officer. Loving mother of Robert E. Davey and wife Pamela of Oak Bluffs, Mark W. Davey and wife Wendy...
Patricia F. Stedman
Aug 24, 2014
Stedman, Patricia F. (Cheever) of Quincy, August 24, 2014, danced her way to heaven after living life to the fullest even with pancreatic cancer.
Beloved wife of George Stedman of Quincy. Loving mother of Kristin Cotter and her husband Michael of Hanover, Nicole Choukas and her husband Nicholas of Braintree, and Colleen Sullivan and her husband John of Weymouth. Cherished...
Regina Gonczarek
Aug 23, 2014
Gonczarek, Regina (Tatara) Of Hingham passed away August 23, 2014 at the age 87 after a difficult battle with cancer.
She was born in Poland in 1927 but has been a resident of Hingham for over 35 years. She will be remembered for her extraordinary resilience and courage having survived the extreme harshness of being a forced laborer in...
Helen Dorothy Smith
Aug 23, 2014
Helen Dorothy Smith, a scholar, a teacher, and an advisor to countless occupational therapists over a 40-year span, of Weymouth died August 23rd at the age of 81 following several years of declining health due to Alzheimers. Before retiring in 1998, Helen was an Associate Professor at the Boston School of Occupational Therapy (BSOT) at Tufts University. Her remarkable career...
Robert W. Sandonato
Aug 23, 2014
Sandonato, Robert W. of Hull, died August 23, 2014.
Beloved husband of R. Elaine (Connolly) Sandonato of Hull. Loving father of Robert Lawler of Hull, and the late John Lawler and Timothy Lawler and his wife Dona of Hull. Cherished grandfather of James Lawler of Weymouth and Brenda Nashawaty of Braintree. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren and many...
Frances G. Ostrander
Aug 23, 2014
Frances G. Ostrander (Sheffield) of Raynham, former resident of Hanson, MA for forty years, died August 23, 2014 at the age of 89.
Frances was an avid sports fan. She loved the Red Sox and was a Patriots season ticket holder since 1973.
Wife of the late Frank O. Ostrander. Loving mother of Colleen Dwyer and husband Russell of Raynham,...
Gloria Aschoff
Aug 23, 2014
Aschoff, Gloria (Kemp) of Weymouth, died August 23, 2014.
Daughter of the late Raymond & Grace (Brown) Kemp. Dear friend of Mary Lambiase, Michelle & Michael Morris and Alfred Needham all of Weymouth.
Gloria was a talent pianist. She was a gentle reserved woman who was devoted to her faith.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation...
Catherine Infusino
Aug 22, 2014
Catherine Infusino of Weymouth and Cohasset passed away August 22, 2014, at the age of 86.
Loving mother of Teri O’Brien and her husband, Bob, of Wrentham, Tom Infusino and his wife, Vicki, of Weymouth, and Bob Infusino and his wife, Robin, of Scituate. Devoted sister of Mary Goddard of Weymouth, and the late John Hartnett, Jr. of Chicopee. Former...
Irene F. Mitchell
Aug 22, 2014
Irene F. (Dunphy) Mitchell of Hull, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 22, 2014.
The beloved wife of 64 years to William G. Mitchell of Hull. Loving mother of Peggy Rand of Hull, Betty Ann Doherty of Whitman, Kathy Mitchell and Jack Mitchell, both of Scituate and Marie Bradley of Hull. Irene is survived by her 8 grandchildren and 5 great...
Dorothy G. Brown
Aug 22, 2014
Dorothy G. (Newcomb) Brown of Weymouth, died August 22, 2014 at the age of 97.
Dorothy’s warmth and welcoming spirit earned her the nickname of “Nanna Brown” to countless children in the neighborhood.
Wife of the late late William E. Brown. Loving mother of Richard Petersen of FL, Stanley Petersen of ME, Douglas Petersen of Quincy, Billie Ann Brown of...
Frances “Claire” Wieners
Aug 21, 2014
Wieners, Frances “Claire” (Riley) of Quincy, originally from South Boston, died August 21, 2014.
Devoted wife of the late Joseph V. Wieners. Loving mother of Mary Patricia Danna and her husband Edward, Jeanne Foley and her husband Albert all of Wollaston, Marilyn Adams and her husband James of Weymouth, Denise Geggatt and her husband Jonathan of Bridgewater and the late...