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Genevieve M. Coleman
Nov 19, 2013
Coleman, Genevieve M. (Hommel) of Peabody, died November 19, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Coleman. Loving mother of Thomas F. Coleman, Jr. and his wife Beth of Newburyport and Florida and Debra Coleman of South Boston. Sister of Barbara Hommel of Hingham.
Genevieve was born in Boston. She was a graduate of North Quincy High School and...
James W. Chetwynd
Nov 19, 2013
Chetwynd, James W., of Wareham, formerly of Quincy, died November 19, 2013.
Jim’s life revolved around his family and his faith. His family gave him great joy and he and his wife Regina were fortunate to raise four children who went on to carry out their lessons of love and service to others. Jim’s faith served him well and he...
Francis J. Cassani
Nov 19, 2013
Cassani, Francis J. “Frank” of Weymouth, died November 19, 2013 at the age of 89.
Frank grew up in Chelsea and has lived in Weymouth for the last 61 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal during the Battle of the Bulge. Frank was very active in the town of...
Alfred J. Shaw
Nov 18, 2013
Shaw, Alfred J. of Hingham, died November 18, 2013. He was 85.
Al was born and raised in Waltham, graduating from Waltham High School. He has lived in Waltham MA, then Hopewell Twp, New Jersey, followed by Hingham since 1960. Al worked as the Assistant to the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, for the Hingham school department for many years,...
Irving S. Walling
Nov 18, 2013
Walling, Irving S. of Weymouth, died November 18, 2013.
Irving served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a claims adjuster for Hanover insurance and later at Quincy Mutual. Irving was a drummer in the Danny Shea band, Walling Brothers band, the Chariots and other local bands in the South Shore and Cape Cod. ...
Marjorie L. Wielki
Nov 17, 2013
Marjorie L. Wielki (Small) of N. Attleboro, formerly of Hull, died November 17, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late John S. Wielki, Sr. Loving mother of Frank Wielki and his wife Sarah of Oxford, Maine, Joseph Wielki of Clearwater, FL, Phyllis Issler of North Attleboro and the late Gordon and John S. Wielki, Jr. Sister of Harold Small of Maine...
John “Jack” Sheehan
Nov 17, 2013
Sheehan, John “Jack” D. of Weymouth, passed away November 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a long and valiant battle with brain cancer.
Jack was born and raised his family in Weymouth, and he also spent many years residing in Houghs Neck. Jack was proud of his many scholarly achievements, including degrees from Wentworth University and Northeastern University,...
Robert F. “Bob” Walsh Jr.
Nov 17, 2013
Walsh, Robert F., Jr. “Bob” of Weymouth, died November 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was a strong promoter of education, putting his children and wife through college before completing college himself. Bob was a very accomplished man. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and graduated first in his class at Northeastern University in 2000. Bob...
Paul A. Lutz
Nov 16, 2013
Lutz, Paul A., Capt. USCG (retired), of Hingham, passed away November 16, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Esther M. (McElroy) Lutz.
Loving father of Therese Lutz of Elkridge, MD, Michele Meade and her husband, Stephen, of Hingham, Paula Lutz and her husband, Dick Kuehl, of Weston, and Cecilia Lutz and her husband, Steven Ward, of Reston, VA. Proud grandfather...
Stella M. Burke
Nov 16, 2013
Burke, Stella M. (LeGrice) of Quincy, died November 16, 2013.
Stella worked for many years for the Commonwealth of Mass as an administrative assistant. She also worked as a Teacher’s Aide with the Quincy Public Schools at the Pollard School. She was very involved with the Girl Scouts of America and loved animals especially cats.
Beloved wife of the late...
Frances M. Fleming
Nov 15, 2013
Fleming, Frances M. (MacLennan) of Quincy, died November 15, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Francis L. “Razz” Fleming. Loving mother of Catherine Fleming of Quincy and Theresa Melchin of Quincy and the late Francis L. Jr. “Steve” and John F. Fleming. Sister of Florence Ross of Brockton and the late Edith Patterson, Catherine Burnham, Paul and Thomas MacLennan. Cherished...
Lillian A. Taglieri
Nov 15, 2013
Taglieri, Lillian A. (Morrissey) of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy died November 15, 2013 on her birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Domenic R. Taglieri. Loving mother of Lauretta “Laurie” Wilcox and her husband Arnold of Weymouth and David Taglieri of Dorchester. Sister of Gordon Morrissey of Braintree, Bertha McKenna, Helen Davey and Jean Ward all of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of...
Katherine F. “Kay” Morris
Nov 15, 2013
Morris, Katherine F. “Kay” (Serroni) of Quincy, died November 15, 2013.
Loving mother of Cheryl Lardi and her husband Frank of Success, Australia. Beloved grandmother of Jason and Jenelle Peckham of Braintree. Great Grandmother of Zachary and Shane. Mother in Law of Paul Peckham of Braintree. Devoted sister of Norma Rinaldi and her husband Louis of Quincy, Ruth Rynne and...
Christine F. “Tena” Lespasio
Nov 14, 2013
Christine F. “Tena” (Gillis) Lespasio, a 36 year resident of Weymouth, formerly of Boston, died November 14, 2013 at the age of 85.
Christine was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee.
She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Lespasio. Loving mother of John M. Lespasio, Jr. of Lexington, James Lespasio of Bedford, Mark Lespasio of S....
Joanne (Duffley) Caruso
Nov 14, 2013
CARUSO, Joanne (Duffley), RN, of Hingham formerly of Dorchester and North Weymouth, MA passed away on November 14, 2013.
She was the cherished wife, best friend and companion of Anthony for 51 years. Loving mother of Dr. Anthony J. and his wife Barbara of IL, Richard L. and his wife LeeAnne of NE, Stephen M. and his wife Anne-Marie...
Patricia C. Stevens
Nov 12, 2013
Stevens, Patricia Catherine “Pat” of Quincy, died peacefully on November 12, 2013 while surrounded by the love and laughter of her family.
Pat was born and raised in Baltimore, MD but lived on the South Shore for most of her adult life. She was an amazing artist who never allowed physical limits to prevent the flow of beauty from her...
Marguerite V. White
Nov 12, 2013
White, Marguerite V. (Barthel) of Weymouth, died November 12, 2013. She was 95.
Marguerite grew up in Dorchester, graduating from Notre Dame Academy in Roxbury. She lived in North Weymouth for most of her life. Marguerite worked for the Patriot Ledger for many years in the circulation department. She was a member of a bridge club and enjoyed cooking and...
Kristen M. Furbush
Nov 11, 2013
Furbush, Kristen M. (O’Keefe) of Canton, formerly of Braintree died November 11, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kristen worked many years for State Street Corp as Vice President of Global Markets. She was a 1992 graduate of Braintree High School and a 1996 graduate of Providence College. She will be sorely missed by all those who...
Elizabeth A. Boorack
Nov 10, 2013
Boorack, Elizabeth A. “Betty” of Quincy, died November 10, 2013.
Betty will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She always enjoyed to travel.
Beloved mother of the late Dianne Thomas. Loving grandmother of Joseph R. Thomas and his wife, Catherine, of Quincy and Sean J. Thomas of Louisiana. Sister of the late Marie...
Mildred H. Smiddy
Nov 9, 2013
Mildred H. Smiddy (MacGowan) of Weymouth, formerly of Rockland and Dorchester, died November 9, 2013 at the age of 86.
Mildred enjoyed bingo and was a great cook. She devoted her life to her family and cherished family celebrations. She took many trips to California to visit family and also traveled to Ireland, Scotland, the Bahamas and many other destinations.
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