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Robert P. Barker
May 3, 2014
Barker, Robert P. of Weymouth, died May 3, 2014 at the age of 81.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of Quincy Typewriter in Quincy Center for many years. An antique car enthusiast, Bob was a lifetime member of South Shore Antique Auto Club. He will be remembered for his great sense...
William David Michael Jr.
May 3, 2014
Dr. William David Michael Jr. passed away Saturday May 3rd in Weymouth. He was 95 years old.
Dave was born in Quincy in 1919 to William David Michael Sr. and Mary (Alexander) Michael. He graduated from Thayer and Williston Academies and received his Doctor of Optometric Degree from Pennsylvania State College of Optometry. After serving in the Navy during WWII,...
Catherine L. (Mulhern) Sullivan
May 3, 2014
Sullivan, Catherine L. (Mulhern) of East Dennis, formerly of North Quincy and Weymouth, died May 3, 2014.
Catherine was a graduate of North Quincy High School. She loved always being around her family and friends especially at her home on Cape Cod. She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, travelling, and loved dogs. She will be sorely missed by all...
Mary E. Small
May 2, 2014
Small, Mary E. of Weymouth, died May 2, 2014. Mary was born, raised, and educated in Boston then resided there for most of her life. She worked as an industrial nurse for TRW Fasteners at there factory and enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting, and music. Mary was the oldest of 6 and helped raise her brothers and sisters when her parents...
Joan L. Christman
May 1, 2014
Christman, Joan L. (Gerstel) of Quincy, died May 1, 2014. Beloved wife of Armand Christman of Quincy. Loving mother of Linda Christman of Newburyport and Joe Christman and his wife Linda of Hingham. Sister of the late Ruth MacDougall, Eileen Lonergan, Barbara Holst, Doris Maloney, Richard, Roy and Fred Gerstel. Cherished Grammie of Joe Christman of Malden, Jen Christman and...
Michael R. Hartley
May 1, 2014
Hartley, Michael R. of Holbrook, died May 1, 2014.
Son of John V. Hartley, Jr of Holbrook and the late Gwendolyn M. (Ferguson). Father of Stephanie A. Hartley. Brother of David Hartley, Mark Hartley, Gayle Sears, and the late John V. Hartley, III.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2-6 PM in the...
Emma Cassidy
Apr 30, 2014
Cassidy, Emma July 20, 1921 – April 30, 2014.
Emma Cassidy passed away on April 30, 2014 in Wellesley, MA. The funeral service was held at the U.S. National Cemetery on Connery Avenue in Bourne, MA on Monday, May 5 at 10:45 a.m.
Emma was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1921. She married Paul Cassidy in 1948 and moved...
William K. White
Apr 29, 2014
White, William K. “Bill” of Hull, died April 29, 2014.
Beloved husband of Marylou (Rainho) White of Hull. Loving father of Kimberley White-Young and her husband Tyler of Kingston, Kristen Doane and her husband Brandon of Danvers, Kelley Sullivan-White and her husband Brian of Hull, David Rodrigues of Cumberland, RI and Melissa Rodrigues of Pawtucket, RI. Brother of James White...
George Frost
Apr 29, 2014
George was a self employed business owner of All State Seating for over 50 years. During this time, he grew to know and love many clients. George’s favorite hobby was gambling, especially at Foxwoods, playing his game of choice: three card poker. George’s main passion during his life was spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly...
Jordan E. “Tinker” Picot
Apr 28, 2014
Jordan E. “Tinker” Picot, 82, died peacefully at his home in Quincy, April 28, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.
Tinker was born and raised in Dorchester and lived in the Adams Shore neighborhood of Quincy for over 50 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Gladys (Mulligan), daughters Deborah Picot of Quincy, Denise Picot of Weymouth...
Michael S. Madden
Apr 28, 2014
Michael S. “Mike” Madden of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died April 28, 2014. Mike worked for Bank Boston for over 20 years. He was a boy scout leader for Troop 92 in Weymouth. Mike was a handy man who enjoyed tinkering in carpentry, camping and playing the piano. He will be remembered as a kind and sociable man with a...
Dr. Richard J. Mirabile
Apr 28, 2014
Mirabile, Richard J., MD of Hingham, died April 28, 2014.
The beloved husband of 43 years to Ellen (Pierce) Mirabile of Hingham. Cherished father of Elizabeth Bensten and her husband Keith of Alexandria, VA, and the late Richard J. Mirabile and Lynn Mirabile. Proud grandfather of Patrick James Bensten. Brother of Barbara Garvey of Medford and Uncle of Karen Shay...
Dorothy M. D’Angelo
Apr 28, 2014
D’Angelo, Dorothy M. (Howard) “Dottie” of Weymouth, passed away April 28, 2014.
Beloved wife of 63 years of Carmelo D’Angelo of Weymouth. Born and raised in Roxbury she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Knauber) Howard. Loving mother of Marie Piepiora and her husband Edward of Carver and James D’Angelo and his wife Anne of Plymouth. Cherished...
James. J. M. Smith Jr.
Apr 27, 2014
Smith, James J. M., Jr. of Hingham formerly of Milton and Braintree, died April 27, 2014.
Beloved husband of 56 years of Barbara J. (Oakes) Smith of Hingham. Loving father of James Smith and his wife Ann of Worcester, Anne Chetwynd and her husband Gregory of Reading, Edward Smith and his wife Patricia of Norwell, Mark Smith and his wife...
Virginia Traverse Hall
Apr 27, 2014
HALL, Virginia (Traverse) of North Weymouth passed away peacefully April 27, 2014 at home. She was 94 years old.
Born on December 19, 1919, to Mabel and John Traverse, Virginia or “Ginny” as she was affectionately known, was the beloved wife of 62 wonderful years of the late Warren F. Hall, Jr.
Virginia worked for the United States government...
Marion Alice Robinson
Apr 26, 2014
Robinson, Marion Alice (O’Connor) of Weymouth, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family April 26, 2014.
Beloved wife of Joseph E. Robinson of Weymouth. Loving mother of Steven E. Robinson and his wife Susan of Sharon and Nancy E. Robinson of Marston Mills. Dear sister of the late John P. O’Connor. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Robinson and her...
Robert E. Brownell
Apr 26, 2014
Brownell, Robert E. “Bob” of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy, died April 26, 2014.
Bob proudly served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His career serving our country included two tours in the Korean Conflict and two tours in the Vietnam War, resulting in Bob receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze...
Anna D. Long
Apr 26, 2014
Long, Anna D. (Duffin) of Squantum, and originally from Jamaica Plain, died peacefully April 26, 2014.
Anna leaves Jim, her beloved husband, of 45 years with gratitude and love for his enduring kindness during her illness. Loving sister of Mary McDonough of Dorchester, William Duffin of Chelsea, Frances Duffin of Jamaica Plain and the late Margaret Goggin, Patrick Duffin...
Valo E. Della Valle
Apr 25, 2014
Valo E. Della Valle, 85, of South Weymouth died peacefully on April 25 in Kindred Hospital in Las Vegas following an evening of singing Dean Martin and Louis Prima songs with his family.
He wasn’t famous but he was a great man. Val, or Rocco, or just Rock, as most called him, was indeed as solid as a rock, a...
David N. Pinkus
Apr 25, 2014
Pinkus, David N. of Hingham, died April 25, 2014.
Loving father of Timothy Lorenson of Weymouth, Nichole “Nikki” Pinkus and Beau Pinkus both of Hingham. Beloved son of David and Elizabeth (Nelson) Pinkus of Hingham. Brother of Janice and her husband Jack Henley of Hingham, Steven and his wife Betsy Pinkus and Jeffrey and his wife Barbara Pinkus all...