Obituaries

Jan 9, 2013

Powers, James of Quincy, passed away January 9, 2013.

 He was the son of the late Wesley Sewall and Katherine (Casey) Powers. Jim was a brother to Donald G. Powers of California and his wife June, and to the late Robert W. Powers and his wife Mary Carolyn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.

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Jan 8, 2013

Johnson, Ruth M. (Smith) of Braintree, passed away January 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lyod R. Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Rodney Rock of Fairhaven, Kimberly Rock of New Bedford, Darlene Rock of New Bedford, Jason Gomes of Braintree and Loyd Johnson of Braintree. Sister of Kathleen Costa of Fall River. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 2...

Jan 7, 2013

Lyons, John J. of Hingham, formerly of Braintree, passed away January 7, 2013 at the age of 83.

John served in the Air Force during WWII and later worked for the Department of Defense for 37 years, retiring as Chief of Production. John received his MBA from Northeastern University in 1965. He was a Braintree Town Meeting member for over...

Jan 7, 2013

Trask, Walter H. “Sparky” of Quincy, formerly of Hyde Park, died January 7, 2013. Beloved son of the late Walter and Anne (Keegan). Loving brother of Dianne D. Langille of Alton Bay, NH. Uncle of Lindsay Langille of Stoneham, Michael D. Langille and his wife, Michelle, of Concord, NH. Great Uncle of Katie and Ellie Langille and Mikey Russo. Born...

Jan 7, 2013

Bernice M. (Meehan) Gallagher, a resident of Quincy for over 50 years and a woman truly devoted to her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was 93. Bernice, who was affectionately known as “Ma” to her family, was born in Boston and raised in the city’s Dorchester section where she graduated...

Jan 7, 2013

Rita Margaret (Joy) Willard, 96, of North Quincy and Braintree died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 7, 2013, at Harbor House in Hingham where she resided for the past four years. Wife of the late Ralph B. Willard, she leaves her daughters and their husbands: Geraldine and Robert Swirbalus of Weymouth, Barbara and Michael McCarthy of Braintree,...

Jan 7, 2013

Daley, Mary (Mackey) of Quincy, passed away January 7, 2013. at the age of 91 years. Mary was still an active member of the O’Lindy’s Tuesday morning bowling league. She was also an avid walker who could be seen walking her Quincy Point neighborhood on a regular basis. Her first love was her family to whom she adored. Mary was...

Jan 6, 2013

Cianfarini, Agostino F., Jr. “Gus” of Quincy, passed away January 6, 2013. He was 82.

Gus proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He then went on to work as a railroad laborer with the MA Laborer’s Union for over 30 years. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and his great sense of humor led to a love...

Jan 5, 2013

Ona, Orlando T. of Braintree, passed away January 5, 2013.

Beloved husband of Lucia Ona of Braintree. Loving father of Victor Ona of Braintree. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So....

Jan 5, 2013

Joseph A. DeLuca age 85 a lifelong resident of Weymouth passed away Jan. 5, 2013. 

Beloved husband of 63 years of Catherine (Colasanti) DeLuca.  Devoted father of Kathleen A. Casey of South Weymouth, Joseph A. DeLuca II and  his wife Cindy of Marshfield and Lori DeLuca Fardy and her Fianc’e Michael Lawson of Weymouth.  Loving grandfather of Adam Casey...

Jan 5, 2013

Neville, Walter D. of Foxborough, formerly of Quincy, passed away suddenly January 5, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite “Peg” B. (Joyce). Loving father of Peter Neville of Stoughton, Joyce Murray and her husband, Marc, of Mansfield, and Elaine Rathgeb and her husband, Joe, of Foxboro. Brother of the late Bernadette Ross. Proud Papa to Matthew, Alex, and Nicolas...

Jan 5, 2013

DeFranco, Robert of Quincy, formerly of Roxbury, passed away January 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Claire (York) DeFranco of Quincy. Loving father of Robert Y. Haley and his wife Conni of Randolph. Cherished “Papa” to Gena, Gillian, and Robert D. Haley of Randolph. Brother of Mary Casey of Peabody and uncle to Sean Casey and Colleen Pepe. Robert grew up...

Jan 5, 2013

Rudd, Kathryn F. (Ryan) of Hingham, passed away on January 5, 2013, she was 95. Wife of the late Frank S. Rudd. Mother of the late Paul Rudd and his wife Martha G Bannerman of Greenwich. Sister of Patricia Cronin of Hingham and the late James, William, Charles, Mary Ryan and Dorothy Smith and Gertrude Dolan. Gramdmother of Graeme Rudd,...

Jan 5, 2013

Jan 4, 2013

Swain, William J. of Weymouth, passed away January 4, 2013. He was 65.

Billy grew up in Weymouth and has been a long time resident. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He will be remembered as a brilliant man with a profound knowledge in many topics. 

 Beloved son of the late Sarah and William...

Jan 4, 2013

Fadden, Mary E. (Picone) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2013, surrounded by her family, she was 87. The beloved wife of the late Robert M. Fadden. Loving mother of Mary Saltmarsh and her husband William of Norton, Diane Estabrook and her husband William of Woburn and Linda Cedrone and her husband Michael of Carver....

Jan 3, 2013

Abbott, Myles E. of Randolph, passed away on January 3, 2013, he was 94. The beloved husband of 70 years to Josephine ( Ravagna) Abbott of Randolph. Son of the late Thomas & Delia (McDonough) Abbott. Brother of Loretta Patrolia of Marshfield. Godfather of John DiStefano of Quincy and Pamela Cullen of Marshfield. He is also survived by several nieces...

Jan 2, 2013

Brand, Catherine L. “Kay” of Weymouth, passed away January 2, 2013 at the age of 92.

Kay was born in Boston & had lived in Dorchester before moving to Weymouth 27 years ago. She retired in 1985 after 15 years as a switchboard operator for St. Margaret’s Hospital in Boston. Kay was an avid Bingo player & was also an...

Jan 2, 2013

Yvonne C. McGrory (Bird)  of East Weymouth formerly of Roslindale passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2013 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a brief illness. She was 85 years of age.

 Beloved wife of the late Arthur Leo McGrory. Loving mother of Carole R. McCarthy married to Frank of Weymouth, Colleen M. McGrory married to...

Jan 2, 2013

Flaherty, Catherine M. “Kay” (Sheehan)  of Kingston, passed away Jan. 2, 2013. 

Beloved wife of the late James J. “Flash” Flaherty. Sister of Sr. Mary – Elizabeth Sheehan, S.N.D. of Hingham and Helen Mangel of Richmond, TX.  Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. 

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday Jan. 7, 2013 in Saint Albert...