Obituaries

Marguerite Barry Sullivan

May 24, 2023

Marguerite Barry Sullivan of Hingham died on May 24, 2023 at the Pat Roche House in Hingham, Massachusetts. She leaves their children Catherine Retzlaff (Michael) of Lone Tree, Colorado; Michael Sullivan (Joy)of New Providence, New Jersey; Siobhan Jackson (Hal) of Roswell, New Mexico; Dr. Peter Sullivan (Monique) of Portland, Oregon; Marie Sullivan of Dripping Springs, Texas; grandchildren Matthew Sullivan (Hope)...

Joseph M. Johnson

May 24, 2023

Johnson, Joseph M. “Joe”, 31, of Rockland, passed away May 24, 2023. Joe was a graduate of Weymouth High School and attended Massasoit Community College. He enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his family and especially, knowing everything about cars! He also had a love of history and learning about his late grandfathers’ experiences during wartime.  

Beloved son...

Mary B. O’Connor

May 24, 2023

O’Connor, Mary B. of Quincy, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023.

Born in Dorchester, she was the oldest of 6 children. After graduating from St. Margaret’s High School (MRN), she entered the community of the Sisters of Charity, Halifax Nova Scotia. This is where she began her teaching career. Mary had a passion for teaching and a...

Mary V. “Gin” Mann

May 24, 2023

Mary V. Mann “Gin“ of South Boston, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. She was 89 years old, just a few weeks short of her 90th birthday.

Born in Lawrence MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Lane) Mann. Gin grew up in South Boston and graduated from St. Augustine’s High School. She then went...

John J. “Johnny” Joyce

May 23, 2023

 John J., “Johnny” Joyce, a longtime resident of Hough’s Neck, Quincy, MA., originally from Pouleywerrin Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland. John died unexpectedly May 23, 2023 with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 59 years to Nora (Cloonan) Joyce of Quincy, MA. Cherished father of Mary MacLean and her husband Mark of Quincy, Coleman Joyce and...

Marion F. Kern

May 23, 2023

Marion Frances Theresa Schreiner Kern passed away peacefully at age 92 on May 23 2023, after a short illness.

As Marion often said of similar circumstances, “It was a blessing.” If someone died after a long illness, she explained it was a blessing they no longer suffered. If they died suddenly, it was a blessing they didn’t suffer.

Until the...

Alice “Judy” (O’Keefe) O’Brien

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Alice “Judy” (O’Keefe) O’Brien, of Braintee, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Monday May 22, 2023.

Judy worked for many years as an Insurance Agent for Suburban Insurance. She was a very active member of the Braintree Rotary, a former member of Holbrook Rotary and always enjoyed volunteering for Special Olympics for many years. Judy enjoyed...

Wayne Leroy Lockard

May 22, 2023

Wayne Leroy Lockard, 77 of South Weymouth, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away at home on May 22, 2023. Born in Akron, Colorado to Mary Ilene Axtel and Harley Lockard.  Wayne led a life that touched the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him.

Wayne graduated from Akron High School and went on to the Army National Guard as a...

Elizabeth A. (Rogg) Burrell

May 22, 2023

Elizabeth A. (Rogg) Burrell, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Alliance Health at Marina Bay in Quincy. She was 69.

Elizabeth was born in Boston on May 30, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Teresa (Sheehan) Rogg. She was raised in Quincy, attended...

Pauline E. Ryan

May 21, 2023

Ryan, Pauline E. (McCarthy) of Weymouth, passed away May 21, 2023 surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was 91. Pauline was born in Boston to the late Mary and Martin McCarthy. She grew up in Dorchester and was a graduate of Practical Arts. Pauline was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She enjoyed spending time with family, traveling,...

Gezdar Muho

May 20, 2023

Mr. Gezdar Muho, of Quincy, formerly of Albania, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was 88.

Gezdar was born in Fushbardhe, Albania on April 14, 1935, and was the son of the late Shamet and Velide (Golemi) Muho. He was the beloved husband of Gastere (Qoku) Muho, with whom he shared many loving years of...

William J. Begley

May 20, 2023

Mr. William J. Begley, of North Weymouth, passed away on May 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 100 years old.

William J. Begley was born in South Boston in 1923 and was the eldest son of seven growing up during the Great Depression.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was deployed to the South Pacific...

Joseph George Ayube

May 20, 2023

Joseph G. Ayube of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away May 20, 2023. He was 74 years old.

Joseph was born in the Old Harbor Projects to the late Mary (Hutchinson) and Joseph Ayube and raised in South Boston. He attended South Boston High School where he played basketball. He loved basketball and often would recount when he had...

Patricia Grace (Glowka) Menz

May 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Grace Menz (Glowka) in the early morning of May 20th after a very brief battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

Patricia was the youngest of five incredible children born to Stanley and Pearl Glowka. Together they made a name for themselves growing up on the streets of West Roxbury and...

Tindara “Rose” Rosa (Staiti) Boncaldo

May 20, 2023

Tindara “Rose” Rosa (Staiti) Boncaldo, of Braintree, died peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 87.  

A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and homemaker: her family was her greatest joy.

Rose was born in Milici, Sicily on July 23, 1935, where she told stories of...

Leo Mcauliffe

May 18, 2023

Leo McAuliffe, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 71.

Born in Boston on July 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Dorothy (McCann) McAuliffe.

Leo was the dear brother of Paul McAuliffe and his wife Alyce of Plymouth, Gerard McAuliffe and his late...

René M (Buckley) Steen

May 17, 2023

René M (Buckley) Steen

April 12, 1959 – May 17, 2023

 

René Marion Steen (Buckley), 64, of East Weymouth, MA, passed away on May 17, 2023, her late father’s birthday. She fought a short-lived, dignified, and gracious battle against cancer, but ultimately succumbed to the devastating effects of aggressive chemotherapy.

René was predeceased by her beloved father, Leo Buckley,...

Marilyn A. Darling

May 17, 2023

Marilyn Darling (Boyd) of Hingham, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 75 years old.

Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Corinne (Morton) Boyd.

Marilyn grew up in Weymouth and shortly after her graduation from Weymouth High she started her first job at the New England...

Susan J. Sullivan

May 16, 2023

Susan J. (Doyer) Sullivan, of Quincy, formerly of Boston, Hampton, NH, Saugus, MA and Hinsdale, New Hampshire, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was 79.

Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 17, 1944, Sue was the daughter of the late Leon and Helen (Carrier) Doyer. Sue was raised in Hinsdale, NH and Saugus, MA, attended local...

Lauretta A. (Messina) Gill

May 16, 2023

Lauretta A. (Messina) Gill, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was 92.

Lauretta was born in South Boston on December 29, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Scott) Messina. Lauretta attended St. Augustine’s School and later graduated from Gate...