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Local Obituaries for Quincy, Hingham, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, MA & Surrounding Areas
Elaine M. (Sharkey) Nardo
Jan 1, 2014
Nardo, Elaine M. (Sharkey) of Hull died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 1, 2014, she was 75.
The beloved wife of the late Albert J. Nardo. Devoted mother of Charles A. Nardo and his wife Lauren of Weymouth, Dennis A. Nardo of Hull and Suzanne Pumphrey and her husband John of Rockland. Sister of Gerald Sharkey of Weymouth....
Rose Lamborghini
Dec 31, 2013
Rose Lamborghini, age 88, formerly of Hingham, passed away on December 31, 2013.
Born and raised in Providence R.I., Rose graduated from Rhode Island College with a degree in Education. Passionate and committed to everything she did, Rose excelled as a teacher, mother, homemaker and sales person. Her indomitable spirit and zest for life kept her young and fit well...
Denis C. Lefevre
Dec 29, 2013
LeFevre, Denis C. of Quincy, formerly of CT, died on December 29, 2013 with his family by his side. He was seventy-one years old.
Denis was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. He obtained a B.S. from the University of Detroit. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He earned an M.B.A. from...
Joseph Vella
Dec 29, 2013
Vella, Joseph of Quincy, died December 29, 2013.
Beloved son of the late Rosario and Christine Vella. Brother of Charles Vella of N. Attleboro, Gerard Vella of Brockton, Thomas Vella of Quincy, Jean Marcella and her husband Mike of Winchester, Christine Morris and her husband John of New Ipswich, NH, Natalie McDonald of Weymouth and the late Stephen Vella. ...
Mildred J. Johnson
Dec 28, 2013
Johnson, Mildred J. (Silenzi) of Kingston, died December 28, 2013 at the age of 81.
Millie was a longtime resident of Braintree before moving to Kingston. Her family and friends were the foundation of all that was important to her.
Beloved wife of 61 years to Harold Johnson of Abington. Devoted mother of Lisa Earp and her husband David of...
Eileen B. (Burrow) Sturgis
Dec 28, 2013
Sturgis, Eileen B. (Burrow) of Maine, formerly of North Weymouth died December 28, 2013.
Eileen was born Hull, England before moving to Weymouth at the age of 5. Eileen was a stay at home mother, who cared for her handicap youngest daughter while teaching pre-school for 25 years. She also worked as a tailor from home for 62 years. ...
Gary Schoonover
Dec 28, 2013
Schoonover, Gary of Norwell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 28, 2013.
Beloved husband of Darlene Madej of Norwell. Loving son of Elinor (Butler) O’Leary of Weymouth. Cherished father of Cortney M. Schoonover of Weymouth, Gary J. Schoonover, Jr. of Brockton, Alison L. Schoonover of Weymouth. Dear brother of Kathy Miller-Lopata of Weymouth, Cindy Lopez of CA, Paula...
Alphonse Montes
Dec 27, 2013
Montes, Alphonse of Quincy and Brockton, died December 27, 2013.
Beloved son Franz and Judith Montes of Brockton. Loving father of Hailey, Devin and Angelina Montes all of Quincy. Brother of Gabrielle Pires of Milton, Irma Montes, Laura Montes and Sophia Tenner all of Florida. Loving longtime companion of Teresa Travers of Quincy.
Alphonse worked for Daley & Wanzer Moving...
Richard J. Stack
Dec 27, 2013
Stack, Richard J. of Braintree formerly of South Boston, died December 27, 2013.
Beloved husband and best friend of Eileen (McDonough) Stack. Son of the late John and Gertrude (Butler) Stack. Loving father of Richard Stack and his wife Denise, Nancy Kohler and her husband Steve and Kimberly Walcott and her husband H. Joel. Adoring grandfather of Natalie, James,...
Carol L. Shaw Holbrook
Dec 27, 2013
Carol L. (Mousley) Shaw Holbrook of Abington, died December 27, 2013. She was 72. Carol was born and raised in Weymouth.
She was the wife of the late William L. Holbrook and the loving mother of William F. Shaw and spouse Thomas L. Brace of Boston, Wendy Campana and husband Anthony of Natick, and Holly Gerety and husband Andrew of...
Sumner H. Means
Dec 27, 2013
Means, Sumner H. died December 27, 2013. a lifelong Hull resident, passed away on December 27, 2013 at The Golden Living Center Nursing Home in Cohasset. He was 93 years old.
Sumner was the last surviving member of the original Means family having settled in and around Hull in the early 1900’s. The most noted of that family tree, was...
Patricia A. (Connolly) Raftery
Dec 27, 2013
Raftery, Patricia A., (Connolly) of Hull, MA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 27, 2013.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents Edward and Mary Connolly of Milton, MA. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Raftery of Hull. Patricia leaves her loving sister Ellen Cotter and her husband Jack of Boston, her...
Hugh L. Opie, Jr.
Dec 26, 2013
Hugh L. Opie, Jr., a true gentleman, devoted husband and best friend passed from this world on Thursday, December 26, 2013.
He was born in Braintree on February 11, 1926 to Hugh L. Opie, Sr. and Lillian Opie. Hugh had a wonderful childhood growing up with loving parents and surrounded by great friends. After high school, Hugh served in the...
Barnet E. Bresnahan
Dec 26, 2013
Bresnahan, Barnet E. (Phillips) “Buffie” of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her family December 26, 2013.
Beloved wife of Wayne Bresnahan of Weymouth. Loving Step-mother of Jacqueline and Julieanne Bresnahan both of Weymouth. Cherished sister of Ann Brod of Weymouth and her late husband James O’Toole. Loving aunt of Vinson Brod and his wife Paula, Jennifer Anderson and her husband...
Barbara A. Halliday
Dec 26, 2013
Halliday, Barbara A. (Hamilton) of Quincy, at the age of 90 passed away December 26, 2013.
Barbara enjoyed scrapbooking, painting, drawing and sewing. She was extremely generous and donated to many wonderful charities over the years.
Loving mother of Tracey Bittle of Quincy, Ellsworth Roston of Boston, Sandra Blount of Mashpee, Lee Ann Fataldo and her husband Peter of Walpole...
Martin L. Steeves
Dec 25, 2013
Martin L. Steeves, age 44 of Norwalk, Connecticut husband to Tiffany (Gordon) Steeves, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at his home.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts the son of Florence (Martel) Steeves of Quincy and the late Eugene Steeves. Known as “Marty” and “Moose” to his friends, he was an avid Boston Red Sox and Patriots fan. A giving...
Rocky Yee
Dec 25, 2013
Yee, Rocky of Quincy, died December 25, 2013.
Beloved husband of Virginia Yee of Quincy. Loving father of Mike Yee and his wife Karen of Norwell and Eugene Yee of San Francisco, California. Cherished grandfather of Briana and Bridget Yee of Norwell and the late Braden Yee.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on...
Eileen M. Maraget
Dec 25, 2013
Maraget, Eileen M. of Abington, died December 25, 2013.
Eileen was a special woman who was always there helping others. She worked at the Salvation Army, Abington Senior Center and most recently at Guardian Insurance always making sure everyone’s needs were met. Eileen enjoyed playing cribbage, Reading and Knitting. Her main passion was spending time with those she loved,...
David Venner
Dec 24, 2013
Venner, David died December 24, 2013 peacefully at his home.
David was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and raised his own family in N. Weymouth but has lived in Plymouth for the last 12 years. He was an electrician for over 20 years with the Local 103 out of Dorchester. David loved having laughs at the Plymouth Elks, VFW,...
James C. Tomajan
Dec 24, 2013
Tomajan, James B. of Weymouth, died December 24, 2013.
Jim graduated from Kimball Union Academy and Leicester College with a degree in business. He started as a banker with Wellesley National Bank and retired after 25 years from Bank of Boston as the Vice President. Jim was a past member of Stonehorse Yacht Club in Harwichport where he enjoyed...