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Arthur R. “Bird” Coner
Jun 27, 2014
Arthur “Bird” Coner of Quincy, formerly of Beverly, died Friday June 27th at St Elizabeth’s Hospital.
Arthur was born in Dorchester, graduated from Boston Technical High School and Salem State College. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and received a Purple Heart among many other commendations.
Arthur worked in the automobile industry at Davy Chevrolet, Means Chevrolet and Thomas Ford.
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Edward J. Kulik
Jun 27, 2014
Edward J. Kulik of Canton, formerly of Quincy and Dorchester, died June 27, 2014 at the age of 86.
Edward worked as a fossil fuel mechanic for Boston Edison Mystic Station for 37 years, retiring in 1991. He was a graduate of South Boston High School, class on 1945 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was the...
Richard D. Housman
Jun 27, 2014
Housman, Richard D. of Marshfield, formerly of Hingham, died June 27, 2014 at the age of 77.
Dick worked in sales for many years and was the owner and operator of Richard D. Housman and Associates, a manufacturers’ representative agency selling to the automotive aftermarket. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and photography. In retirement, he and his...
James G. Gunter
Jun 25, 2014
Gunter, James G. “Jimmy” of Weymouth, suddenly, June 25, 2014.
Son of the late Raymond A. and Mary Lou (Curley) Gunter. Beloved husband of 32 years of Christine (Merrill) Gunter of Weymouth. Loving father of Stuart J. Gunter of Weymouth. Dear brother of John and Raymond Gunter both of Revere and the late Michael Gunter.
Relatives and friends are respectfully...
Raffaela E. Dipaolo
Jun 25, 2014
DiPaolo, Raffaela E. “Lil” (Caputo) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester and the North End, died June 25, 2014.
Beloved wife of 57 years of the late Amando J. “Buddy” DiPaolo. Devoted mother of Anthony J. DiPaolo and his wife Judy of Foster City, CA, Linda A. Monaco and her husband Anthony of Quincy, Stephen A. DiPaolo and his wife Beverly...
Thomas M. Moriarty
Jun 25, 2014
Moriarty, Thomas M. of Weymouth formerly of Quincy Point and longtime resident of Hanover, died June 25, 2014.
Beloved husband of 53 years of the late Kathryn S. (Smith) Moriarty. Loving father of Barbara Devaney and her husband Bob of Marshfield, Marie Berry and her husband Scott of Hull, Nancy McKenzie and her husband Don of Newtown, PA, Thomas Moriarty,...
Mary T. Mcdonough
Jun 25, 2014
McDonough, Mary T. (McDonagh) a 38 year resident of Hull, formerly of Dorchester and Galway, Ireland, died June 25, 2014 at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kate McDonagh. Beloved wife of 58 years to Michael K. McDonough. Loving mother of Maureen McDonough of Quincy, Nancy Currier & husband Mark of Hanover, Eileen...
William F. Macdonald, Sr.
Jun 25, 2014
MacDonald, William F., Sr. “Billy” of Quincy, died June 25, 2014.
Billy (aka Wilbur to his close friends and family) proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the City of Boston and then went on to be a Teamster for the Local 82. He loved football and baseball and always rooted...
Barbara Calnan
Jun 22, 2014
Calnan, Barbara of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died June 22, 2014.
Barbara worked in the food service industry for many years, as well as being a certified massage therapist. She loved to dance and will be remembered for her great sense of humor. She was also an avid sports fan who loved all the Boston teams, especially the Celtics. What...
Mal G. Parry
Jun 22, 2014
Parry, Mal G. (Robinson) of Whitman, formerly of Weymouth, died June 22, 2014 at the age of 68.
Mal attended Weymouth High School. She worked at Electroswitch in Weymouth for several years. Beloved wife of Bill Parry. Loving mother of Bill Parry, Jr. of Whitman and Kim Tedino of So. Attleboro and her husband George. Devoted “Nana” of George Tedino,...
Carol A. Sunde
Jun 21, 2014
Sunde, Carol A. of Quincy, died June 21, 2014.
Carol has her Master’s Degree in social work from Boston College. She worked as a social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services and then on to the Department of Public Health as a healthcare surveyor. She was an avid runner and ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington...
Mary E. Gillooly
Jun 20, 2014
Gillooly, Mary E, of Quincy, died June 20, 2014.
Beloved sister of Francis Gillooly and his wife, Carol, of NC, Catherine “Honey” MacDougall of Quincy, David Gillooly and his wife, Cathy, of Quincy, Patricia “Snookie” Robinson and her husband, Richard, of Stoughton, Jean Hartman of Stoughton, John Gillooly and his wife, Cynthia, of Stoughton, Dennis Gillooly and his wife, Anna,...
Mary Elizabeth Kane
Jun 19, 2014
Kane, Mary Elizabeth (Kane) of Hingham, died June 19, 2014 peacefully at her home in Hingham.
Mary was born, raised, and educated in S. Boston and graduated from Girls’ Latin School. She spent 40 years working for John Hancock Insurance in Boston and continued living in her hometown of S. Boston before moving to Weymouth, Rockand and finally Hingham. Mary...
Donna M. Kletjian
Jun 19, 2014
Kletjian, Donna M. (Clark) of Hingham, died June 19, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Kletjian. Loving mother of Andria Clancy and her husband Thomas and Garrett Kletjian and his wife Alexis, all of Hingham. Cherished grandmother of Logan and Ava Clancy and Mason and Sofia Kletjian. Devoted sister of Elaine Clark of Wrentham. Dear aunt of Michael...
Arthur J. Ward
Jun 18, 2014
Ward, Arthur J., 86, of Middleboro, formerly of Roxbury and Weymouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
Beloved husband of Anna G. (Brown) Ward for 64 years. Loving father of MaryEllen Liquori and her husband, James, of Rockland, John J. Ward and his wife, Cynthia, of Florida, Michael A. Ward of North Carolina, Diane M. Ward-Dooner and her husband,...
M. Helen Callahan
Jun 18, 2014
Callahan, M. Helen (O’Brien) a resident of Hingham for over 60 years, passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital June 18, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Walter F. Callahan. Loving mother of Brian and his wife Harriet of Halifax, John “Frank” and Walter of Hingham, Kathleen Carlson and her husband Rick of Braintree and the late Timothy Callahan. Awesome...
Elizabeth A. Bailey
Jun 18, 2014
Elizabeth A Bailey ”Betty”, 86 yrs. old of North Weymouth passed away in the love and care of her family June 18, 2014 after a lengthy illness.
She was the loving wife of the late Donald W. Bailey. She is survived by her children Beth Haggerty and her husband, Mike of Belmont; Valerie Rubino and her husband, Tony of Quincy;...
John V. Summers
Jun 18, 2014
Summers, John V. “Jack” of Quincy, formerly of Canton, died June 18, 2014.
Jack was a member of the Greatest Generation, and served in the Marines during WWII. He was wounded in Iwo Jima and received the Purple Heart. His family was the focal point of his life and he certainly enjoyed the time they spent together. About 50 years...
Herbert J. O’Neil
Jun 16, 2014
O’Neil, Herbert J. “Joe” of Quincy, died June 16, 2014.
Beloved husband of Lillian (Kelley) O’Neil of Quincy. Loving father of Laurie McGuire of Quincy, Joseph F. O’Neil and his wife Liz of Quincy, and Kevin O’Neil of Blackstone. Cherished brother to Betty Buckley of South Boston. Proud “Papa” to Matthew and Jessica McGuire and Matthew, Nicole, and Dylan...
Richard C. Betzger
Jun 15, 2014
Betzger, Richard C. “Dick” of Hanover, formerly of Quincy, died June 15, 2014.
Richard graduated from North Quincy High School in 1963. He later joined the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1968. Richard worked as a warehouse manager for Boston Wine Company, retiring 15 years ago. His family meant the world to him, especially his four...