Obituaries

William H. Kelleher

Sep 16, 2023

Kelleher, William H. of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at age 95.

Bill was born in Newburyport, MA on July 31, 1928, to the late C. Henry and Elizabeth (Royan) Kelleher and was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Burke) Kelleher.  Bill was predeceased by sister-in-law Elizabeth Finneran (Francis) and brothers Jack...

Robert G. King

Sep 15, 2023

Robert G. King of Duxbury, formerly of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023.  He was 77 years old.

Born in Boston, MA he was the beloved son of the late Louis A. King and Dorothy King (Graham).  Beloved and devoted father of Sandra L. King of Scituate and Robert G. King Jr. of CA.  Dear...

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Carroll

Sep 15, 2023

Geraldine A. (Suk) Carroll of Rockland, died at home surrounded by her family on September 15, 2023.  The beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Carroll, Sr. Loving mother of Terri Foley and her husband David, Denise Carroll and Rose Tomasello all of Rockland, Daniel M. Carroll, Jr . and his wife Elida of Braintree, James Carroll of Brockton, the...

Cornelius “Neil” P. Cronin

Sep 15, 2023

Cornelius “Neil” P. Cronin 

Of Quincy, formerly Savin Hill, at age 97, on September 15, 2023.Beloved husband of the late Rita M. (Goff) Cronin. Loving father of the late Mary Cronin, the late Neil Cronin, Kathleen Cronin and spouse Philip Rice, Stephen Cronin and spouse Amy, Michael Cronin and partner Tomo Sasaki, and Annemarie Tucker and spouse Michael. Last...

Virginia A. “Ginger” Beady

Sep 13, 2023

Timothy E. Lynch, Jr.

Sep 11, 2023

Timothy E. Lynch, Jr. of Natick formerly of Quincy, died September 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Quincy, Tim was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Born to Tim Sr. and Norma Lynch, he grew up in the same community where he would go on to raise his own family.

Tim served 4...

Francis P. “Paul” Alciere

Sep 11, 2023

Francis P. “Paul” Alciere, a longtime resident of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023.  He was 93 years old.

He was born in Somerville to Gertrude (Moakley) and Frank Alciere and was proud to be raised in Dorchester.  He attended Mather school and then graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School where his father was a teacher.  Paul...

Patricia A. (Conway) Masison

Sep 10, 2023

Mrs. Patricia A. (Conway) Masison, of Hingham, passed away on September 10, 2023. 

Patricia was a secretary for many years for the Weymouth Public Schools. She enjoyed gardening, a member of the ski club, a lover of music where in the past was in an orchestra and played the violin, piano, and the organ. She also enjoyed spending time...

Melvin Richard Herrmann

Sep 10, 2023

Melvin Richard Herrmann of Hingham, Massachusetts; formerly of Cocoa Beach, Florida; and Arlington, Virginia died peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 105. Melvin was known by many as “Jake,”called “Buddy” by his grandson and grandchildren, respected by many Boy Scouts as Mr. Herrmann, yet he usually introduced himself as “Mel.”

Mel was...

Richard N. Puopolo

Sep 10, 2023

February 16, 1950 – September 10, 2023

Richard N. Puopolo (aka “Candyman”) age 73, of Weymouth, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and favorite music, on Sunday, September 10, 2023 after a long illness.

Born and raised in Weymouth, Richard was the son of Elva (Gowell) and Albert Puopolo. Richard was best known for his kind and empathic...

Courtney Marie Mccann

Sep 9, 2023

 

Courtney Marie McCann passed away suddenly on September 9th, after a long struggle with addiction. She was 32 years old.

Born in Boston and raised in Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth High School. Courtney was employed at Homestart Inc. as a housing search advocate. Courtney was a fierce and relentless advocate for her clients which included mothers,...

Julia “Nancy” Locke

Sep 9, 2023

Mrs. Julia “Nancy” (Sullivan) Locke, of Braintree, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2023.

Born in Boston to the late Martin and Mary (O’Shea) Sullivan, she lived in Braintree for many years.

Nancy was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late John W. ‘Jack” Locke; loving mother of Mary C. Prendergast...

Katherine V. Dunford

Sep 9, 2023

Dunford, Katherine V. (Walsh) of Quincy, passed away peacefully on September 9th surrounded by her family including her husband of 69 years Joseph F. Dunford Sr.

Kay was the daughter of Irish immigrants Coleman and Bridget (McDonough) Walsh and grew up in South Boston, the youngest of eight children. A proud graduate of Gate of Heaven High School, in 1952...

Walter Granigan

Sep 9, 2023

Walter Granigan, age 88, born to the parents of Mary and Frank Granigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Weymouth on September 9, 2023.

He grew up in Dorchester and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army followed by a fulfilling career in Local 17 Sheet Metal Workers Union of Boston. Walter was a talented carpenter and assisted...

Alfred E. “Al” Milligan

Sep 8, 2023

Mr. Alfred E. Milligan,  of Braintree, passed away on September 8, 2023. 

Al enjoyed golfing and spending much time with his beloved family as well as going to Maine. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (McDonough) Milligan.

Brother of John Milligan and his wife, Cathie,...

Eugene F. Gaul

Sep 8, 2023

David F. Lally

Sep 7, 2023

Lally, David F. of Randolph, formerly of Atlanta  and Braintree, died on September 7, 2023. He was 65. David was born in Weymouth and was a graduate of Braintree High School. Beloved husband to the late Genevieve Lally. Son of the late Francis and Mary Lally. Brother of James E. Lally and his wife Elaine of Stow, Barbara Larson and...

Ruth A. (Macarthur) Briggs

Sep 7, 2023

Ruth A. (MacArthur) Briggs, of Hingham, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Sunrise of Cohasset.

Ruth was born in Quincy on April 23, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mildred (Saxild) MacArthur. Ruth’s family meant the world to her. She was the beloved wife of the late Karl Briggs. Ruth...

Anne F. Mccabe

Sep 7, 2023

Anne Francis (Lyons) McCabe passed away peacefully on September 7th surrounded by her loving family.  She is predeceased by her husband, Myles McCabe, the love of her life and best friend. She is survived by her son, Myles McCabe, Mark McCabe and Matthew McCabe; 2 daughters, Katie Burchill and Melissa Barry. Anne was blessed to have 13 grandchildren and 1...

Joseph Donoian

Sep 5, 2023