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Elizabeth M. Howlett
Apr 29, 2013
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Howlett (Hearn) 92, died peacefully at her home in Hingham surrounded by her family on April 29.
She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Howlett. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Hearn of North Weymouth. The Hearns owned pharmacies in North Weymouth, Braintree and Scituate Harbor. Betty is survived by her...
Irene M. Schuler
Apr 28, 2013
Irene M. Schuler (Plourde) Nolet of Pembroke, died April 28, 2013.
Irene grew up in Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth High School Class of 1945. She worked for 22 years at South Shore Bank, retiring in 1989. She has lived in Pembroke for the last 15 years. She was an active parishioner at both Immaculate Conception Parish in Weymouth and St....
Michael E. Curtin
Apr 28, 2013
Curtin, Michael E. of Wemouth, died unexpectedly on April 28, 2013, he was 42.
Michael grew up in Quincy. He graduated from North Quincy High School Class of 1988. He went on to further his education and received his college degree from UMass Boston in 1994 and received his Masters degree from Framingham State. Michael was a teacher at...
James D. Graham
Apr 28, 2013
Graham, James D. of Quincy, died April 28, 2013.
Jimmy was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the United States Marine Corp. His family was everything to him and he loved them all dearly. His passions were salt water fishing, cooking, and music. He was generous, caring, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was also a former member...
Donald E. Kruithoff
Apr 27, 2013
Donald E. Kruithoff of Florida, formerly of Hingham, died April 27, 2013.
Donald’s big interests in life were golf and personal finance. These two “hobbies” were his passion. He was a true salesman selling insurance to support his livelihood and life’s other passions.
Husband of the late Elizabeth (DeLappe) Kruithoff. Loving father of Wayne Kruithoff of Biddeford Pool, ME, Susan...
Robert E. Batts, Jr.
Apr 27, 2013
Robert E. Batts, Jr. of Weymouth, died April 27, 2013 after a brief illness. He was 64.
Raised in Hingham, Bob lived in Hull for many years before moving to Weymouth 23 years ago. As a young man he served in the US Military and later served the community as a Hull Police Officer for 12 years. In his...
Donald Macpherson
Apr 27, 2013
MacPherson, Donald “Donnie” of Weymouth, died April 27, 2013. He was 62 years old.
Donnie was a lifelong resident of Weymouth graduating from Weymouth High School Class of 1968 and later graduated from the Northeast Technical Institute. In his early years he worked for Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth. Most recently, Donnie was a HVAC technician. Don was an avid...
Joseph Ricciardi
Apr 27, 2013
Ricciardi, Joseph, age 83 formerly of Quincy, passed away at his Weymouth home of 60 years on April 27, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his son and daughter, Michael Joseph and Lisa Ann Ricciardi both of Weymouth, his grandchildren Jon Joseph Bessette, Joseph Michael Ricciardi, also of Weymouth and Kara Lynn (Ricciardi) and her husband...
Charles P. Mccabe
Apr 25, 2013
Charles P. McCabe of Weymouth, formally of Allston, died April 25, 2013 after a brief illness.
Devoted husband of 52 years to Ann McCabe of Weymouth. Loving father of Lori Cellucci and her husband Jim of Bridgewater, Gerry McCabe and his wife Carol of Canton, Kathleen McCabe of Oakdale, CT and Andrew McCabe of Weymouth. Caring brother of Patricia...
Lowell A. Ascher
Apr 25, 2013
Ascher, Lowell A. of Hingham, formerly of Braintree and Canton, died April 25, 2013 at the age of 81.
Lowell grew up in South Dakota. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he met his wife. He served in Korea during the Korean War. Later, he graduated from Northeastern University and the new couple decided to settle in...
Peter J. Clark
Apr 25, 2013
Peter J. Clark, of North Quincy, formerly of Savin Hill, died April 25, 2013.
Peter was a communications technician with AT&T, retiring in 1990. A veteran of Korea, he served in the United States Army. Mr. Clark enjoyed watching sporting events, reading, cartoons, and playing cards. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and making their...
John “Dave” Young
Apr 25, 2013
John “Dave” Young, of Weymouth, died April 25, 2013. He was 70.
Dave has lived in Weymouth for most of his life. He worked installing in-ground pools for over 40 years. Dave’s family and friends were the foundation of all that was important to him. He will be sadly missed.
Beloved husband of 48 years to Diana (Means) Young of...
John W. “Jack” Hannan
Apr 24, 2013
John W. “Jack” Hannan, of Quincy, died April 24, 2013.
Jack was born in Boston and lived in Quincy most of his life. He was a graduate of North Quincy High School and Curry College in Milton. He was an avid sports fan and was inducted into the North Quincy High School Football Hall of Fame. Jack enjoyed the sun,...
Bernice J. Dever
Apr 23, 2013
Bernice J. (Martineau) Dever, of Quincy, died April 23, 2013.
Bernice was a lifelong resident of the City of Quincy and she and her husband have been married for 50 years. A bookkeeper for 34 years, she retired in 1979 from Carter-Rice Paper Company in Boston. She enjoyed her pets, taking care of her home, gardening, traveling and the...
Douglas H. Oakley
Apr 23, 2013
Douglas “Doug” H. Oakley, died April 23, 2013 after a courageous and inspiring battle with ALS.
A long-time resident of Weymouth, Doug graduated from Weymouth South High School in 1980. He earned a culinary arts degree from Johnson and Wales University and a Masters degree in Leadership from Eastern Nazarene College.
Doug loved to travel and meet new people. He...
Lois H. Desmond
Apr 23, 2013
Lois H. (Wigman) Desmond, of Hull, died April 23, 2013, she was 65.
Born in Weymouth, Lois grew up in Hingham and moved to Hull back in 1979. She volunteered her time with many community programs. One such program was the up-keep of Nantasket Beach. She was always available to help out with the clean up of her beloved beach. ...
Paul Thomas Kavanagh
Apr 22, 2013
Paul Thomas Kavanagh, 65, of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown, died April 22, 2013 after a short illness.
Paul worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years in South Station until his retirement, January 31, 2013. He was an avid reader, researcher of history, and loved music and movies. Paul was a wonderful and thoughtful friend and will be sorely...
Donna A. Dalrymple
Apr 21, 2013
Dalrymple, Donna A. (Princiotta) of Braintree, formerly of S. Boston, died April 21, 2013.
Donna’s family was the central focus in her life. She adored her children and grandchildren and will be remembered as a generous, loving, supportive, and kindhearted person.
Beloved wife of William J. Darlymple, Sr. of Braintree. Loving mother of Tracey McDonough of Braintree, William...
Carolyn R. Wetterberg
Apr 20, 2013
Carolyn R. Wetterberg (Barrett) of North Weymouth and Linden Ponds, Hingham, formerly of Dorchester, died suddenly April 20, 2013 at the age of 72.
Carolyn was a retired registered nurse and the former owner of Pond View Nursing Facility in Jamaica Plain. She was a “people person” and always tried to make other feel welcomed. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, flowers...
Barbara Ann Foley
Apr 19, 2013
Barbara Ann Foley, of Dorchester, died April 19, 2013 at the Marion Manor Nursing Home in South Boston.
Barbara Ann was a resident at the W.E. Fernald School in Waltham for thirty years, before moving to the Brett House in Dorchester where she resided since 1993. She loved music, dancing, dressing up, and her beloved coffee.
Beloved daughter of the...
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