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William P. Toland
Mar 12, 2013
Toland, William P., Sr. of Hingham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 12, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Evelyn C. (Quinn) Toland. Loving Father of 8 children. Virginia M. Dollard and her husband Dr. Wayne J. Dollard of Delray Beach, FL, Linda J. McAlice and her husband John B. McAlice of Westwood, W....
Dale F. Coull
Mar 11, 2013
Coull, Dale F. (Fanning) of Quincy, passed away March 11, 2013.
Beloved wife of Stuart E. Coull of Quincy. Loving mother of Tracy O’Sullivan and her husband Patrick of Hanover, Stuart E. Coull, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Milton, and Tammy Gallagher and her husband John of Holbrook. Loving sister of Pamela Fanning of Quincy and the late Judith...
Arthur M. Whish
Mar 10, 2013
Whish, Arthur M. of Hingham, passed away March 10, 2013, at the age of 89.
Husband of the late Mary Kelly Whish. Devoted father of Melissa Whish Flanagan and her husband, Paul of Hingham. Beloved grandfather of Justin Paul Flanagan and Evan Whish Flanagan.
Art grew up in Rensselaer, New York and, as a young boy, was an outdoorsman which...
Rose M. Niles
Mar 9, 2013
Niles, Rose M., 91 of Weymouth passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2013 surrounded by her large family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank. Mother of six children, 5 sons, Bob and his wife Patty of Weymouth, Richard and Claire of Pocasset, Frank and Vicki of South Weymouth, Paul and Annie of Eastham, Mike...
Edward C. Sullivan Jr.
Mar 9, 2013
Sullivan, Edward C. “Ed”, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away March 9, 2013.
Growing up in Charlestown, MA, Ed moved to Weymouth where he made his home for over 40 years. Ed was a strong and devoted husband, who took special care of his wife throughout her illness. He leaves behind all those who’s lives he has touched. He will be...
Rhoda Garber
Mar 9, 2013
Garber, Rhoda (Silber) of Hingham, passed away March 9, 2013 leaving behind those she loved, and all who loved her.
Rhoda was a very devoted house wife, she enjoyed taking care of her husband and simply spending time with those she loved. She loved cooking and trying new things to eat. Rhoda was a very caring and devoted women. She...
Ellen D. Ellis
Mar 9, 2013
Ellen “Dixie” Ellis, age 93, of Quincy died March 9, 2013 at The John Scott House in Braintree after a brief illness.
Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Ellis. Loving mother of Patricia Artis and husband Jack Phillips of Quincy, William F. Ellis of Quincy, Nancy Costa and husband Joseph of Norwood, and Suzanne Ellis-Leonard and husband Jeff of...
Frances M. Mcelroy
Mar 8, 2013
Frances M McElroy, age 86, March 8, 2013 at Linden Ponds Care Facility, Hingham, formerly of Auburndale and Pocasset, MA.
Born in Ashuelot, NH to Godfred and Helen (Sucharzewski) Zelent, she leaves her husband of 62 years, David L. McElroy, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial observances to follow with a full obituary. Arrangements by McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, Weymouth,...
William E. Carras
Mar 8, 2013
Carras, William E. “Bill” of Holbrook, formerly of Quincy, passed away March 8, 2013, he was 50.
The beloved son of James “Jim” Carras of Quincy and Hazel (Malloch) Carras and her companion Bob Wilson both of Quincy. Brother of Louise Burns, Barbara Robbins and Louis Swank all of Quincy and Christina Bythrow and her husband Daniel of Braintree....
F. Jean Kennedy
Mar 8, 2013
F. Jean Kennedy, 89, of Quincy, passed away on March 8, 2013 surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Wilbur (Bill) Band Kennedy for 40 years. Sister of the late Gilbert Melanson and Rita Sargent. She is survived by her children Dianne Campbell and George (deceased) of Rockland, Deborah Shigley and James of NY,...
Rose Ellion
Mar 6, 2013
Ellion, Rose (Sarian) of Hull, passed away on March 6, 2013 surrounded by family.
Rose was the loving and devoted wife of the late Robert Michael Ellion. Loving sister to Katherine Sampson and husband Lloyd of West Roxbury, MA, the late Peter and Stephen Sarian, and sister in law to the late Dr. M. Edmund Ellion and wife Dolores...
Raymond N. Tremblay “Chief One Bear”
Mar 6, 2013
Raymond N. “Chief One Bear” Tremblay of Holyoke formerly of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2013.
He was 95 years of age. Born in Worcester, he was raised and educated in Quincy and had lived in Weymouth for many years before moving to Holyoke 3 years ago where he found his “Heaven” in the Holyoke Soldiers Home. . ...
Thomas R. Lucas
Mar 6, 2013
Thomas R. “Bobby” Lucas of Braintree formerly of Dedham passed away March 6,2013 at the age of 91.
Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Lillian (Wolinsky) Lucas. Bob served in the Army during WWII as a Staff Sargeant, First Airborne Infantry, 550th Glider Pilot Regiment, Battle of the Bulge. While in combat, Bob was shot through the chest,...
John H. Smith Jr.
Mar 5, 2013
Smith, John H., Jr., of Weymouth, passed away March 5, 2013 at the age of 74.
John was born and raised in Weymouth. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis, the Cuban Crisis and the Vietnam War. He worked as an auto body repairman for many years. He enjoyed building model cars and had a passion...
Charles J. Jackson
Mar 5, 2013
Charles J. Jackson of Abington formerly of Halifax and Dorchester, a general manager for Donovan Services, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday March 5, 2013. He was 60 years of age.
Beloved husband of 40 years to Mary Lou (Donovan) Jackson. Devoted father of Mark J. Jackson married to Mindy of Abington. Proud, loving and doting grandfather of...
Jeanette F. Wall
Mar 5, 2013
Wall, Jeanette F. (Gushue) of Hingham, passed away March 5, 2013 at the age of 91.
Jeanette grew up in Dorchester and lived in Wollaston for many years before moving to Hingham 50 years ago. She participated in many organizations in Hingham including the Hingham Mother’s Club, Hingham Community Center and Catholic Club. She volunteered at South Shore Hospital, the...
Philip N. Grasso
Mar 5, 2013
Philip N. “Zeke” Grasso, Sr a retired sales representative for Sysco Foods passed away at his home in Abington on Tuesday March 5, 2013. He was 84 years of age.
Beloved husband of the late Alice (Maxwell) Grasso. Devoted father of Cynthia A. Grasso of Rockland, Philip N. Grasso, Jr of Whitman and David V. Grasso of Simi Valley, CA....
Loretta M. Shaw
Mar 4, 2013
Shaw, Loretta M. (Michaud) of Hingham, formerly of Dedham and Eagle Lake, Maine, passed away March 4, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Harold J. Shaw Loving mother of Harold A. Shaw and his wife, Maureen, of Hingham and Michael J. Shaw and his wife Susan, of South Easton. Sister of Bernadette Bolduc and Yvette Michaud both of Maine. Grandmother...
John J. Mcgarry
Mar 3, 2013
McGarry, John J. of Weymouth, passed away March 3, 2013 at the age of 87.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, John served aboard the USS Arkansas during WWII. Beginning in 1955, he worked for the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, retiring in 1988 as an assistant superintendent. He was a member of the Castle Island Association.
Husband of...
James J. Feeney
Mar 3, 2013
James J. Feeney, Jr., Retired BPD., 88, of Wells, ME, formerly of Charlestown, MA and Dorchester, MA. Died on March 3, 2013.
The beloved husband of 65 years to Rita T. (O’Connell) Jim lived life fully and well. Son of the late James J. Feeney and Mary (King) Feeney. Jim was raised in Charlestown, MA, along with his brother, John...