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William A. Bray
Jul 11, 2008
Bray, William A., 74, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, entered into rest on July 11, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband, for over 50 years, to Carol A. (Megnia) Bray, of Quincy. Loving father of Carol A. Rourke and her husband James of Brookline, Kathryn T. Sheehan and her husband George of Norwell, Maria L. Penwarden...
Diane Downing
Jul 10, 2008
Downing, Diane “Nina” (Cushing) of Quincy, suddenly on July 10, 2008. Loving mother of Mary Downing and her husband Thomas Bossert of New Jersey. Catherine Downing – Collins and her husband Peter of South Boston, Walter Downing of Cambridge, Elizabeth Bogusz and her husband Steven of Scituate and Michael Downing and his wife Kelly of Cambridge. Sister of Edward Cushing...
Peter Nickerson
Jul 10, 2008
Nickerson, Peter of Squantum July 10, 2008. Loving husband of Susan(Flanagan) Nickerson of Squantum. Adoring father of Derek, Ryan and Ashley Nickerson all of Squantum and the late Brett Nickerson. Brother of JohnNickerson of Squantum. Son of the late Forrest & Jean “Bunny” Nickerson. Son-in-law of Geraldine Flanagan. Also survived by his best friend and companion, his dog Seamus, and...
Dennis J. Cadigan, Jr.
Jul 9, 2008
Cadigan, Dennis J., Jr. of Quincy died July 9, 2008. Beloved husband of 59 years of Lillian F. (McCarthy) Cadigan of Quincy. Devoted father of Dennis B. Cadigan of Quincy, Brian J. Cadigan and his wife Kathleen of Marshfield, Barbara (Cadigan) Doyle of Alexandria, VA, Paul J. Cadigan and his wife Susan of Stoughton, and Kevin C. Cadigan and his...
Joan I. Keenan
Jul 8, 2008
Keenan, Joan I. (Williams) of Quincy July 8, 2008.
Beloved wife of 54 years to James Keenan of Quincy. Devoted mother of James E. Keenan and his wife Susan of Taunton, Peter M. Keenan and his wife Pamelia of Quincy and John R. Keenan and his wife Cheryl of West Bridgewater. Loving sister of Patricia Stirrupp of England and Edward...
Christopher J. “Dexter” Dolan
Jul 7, 2008
Dolan, Christopher J. “Dexter” of Quincy, July 7, 2008. Beloved son of Edna (Regan) Dolan of Quincy and the late Thomas Dolan. Loving brother of Michael Dolan and his wife Patricia of Hanson, Mary Delgado of NC, Thomas Dolan and his wife Sharon of ME, Kevin Dolan and his wife Catherine of Lakeville and Anne McBride and her husband Thomas...
Francis “Frank” Gallant
Jul 5, 2008
Gallant, Francis “Frank” P., of Quincy, son of the late Frank and Margaret (Poirier) Gallant of Dorchester, went home to God on July 5, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada Feb. 23, 1914. At the age of 10, he moved to MA where he lived and attended school in Dorchester. He served 4...
Alvera D. “Vera” Quish
Jul 5, 2008
Quish, Alvera D. “Vera” (Ferrera) of Quincy, formerly of Hyde Park, died July 5, 2008. Wife of the late George P. Quish. Devoted mother of George M. Quish of Dorchester, Louise McDougall of Kingston, Mary Quish of Quincy, and Michael G. Quish of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of John Michael and Cali Ann Quish, and great-grandmother of Lily Maye Quish Ferrone....
Robert J. Birks
Jul 4, 2008
Birks, Robert J. of Quincy July 4, 2008. Son of Nancy (Delfino) Birks of Norwood and the late John Birks. Husband of the late Barbara (Cobe) and Lenore (Santosuosso). Loving father of Barry J. Birks of South Boston, Timothy R. Birks, and Darren V. Birks, both of Quincy. Brother of Richard Birks of Bellingham, Brian Birks of Naples, FL, Joyce...
Gabriela Urban
Jul 2, 2008
Urban, Gabriela (Calinska) of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, July 2, 2008. Wife of the late Jan Urban. Devoted mother of Andre Urban & wife Barbara of Garland, TX, Richard Urban & wife Kathy of Weymouth and Thomas Urban of Quincy. Adored grandmother of Stefanie & Christopher Urban of TX and Joseph & Kaitlin Urban of Weymouth. Gabriela was born in...
Eleanor Louise Vafides
Jul 1, 2008
Vafides, Eleanor Louise (Hickey) of East Bridgewater, formerly of Hull, July 1, 2008. Wife of the late Alexander Vafides. Loving mother of Judith Sproule of East Bridgewater, James Vafides of Abington, John Vafides of Berkley, and the late Jay Vafides. Loving grandmother of George Sproule, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, Sally Brooks of Beverly and Jessica Sproule of the U.S....
Rosemary P. Doherty
Jun 30, 2008
Doherty, Rosemary P. “Rosie” (Durkin) of Quincy, June 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Charles P. Doherty. Loving step mother of Maryann Paskell of Hanover and John Doherty of South Boston. Sister of Lelia Lorbes of Brockton. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Rosemary worked as a registered nurse for Marian Manor in South Boston for many years and later for Friel...
Larry Johnson
Jun 30, 2008
Johnson, Larry W. of Hull June 30, 2008. The beloved husband of Barbara (Rudgis) Johnson of Hull. Son of the late Richard & Margaret Johnson. Loving father of Jennifer DeOliveira of Hull. Step father of John, Brian, Michael & Rhonda Peters all of Hull. Brother of Linda Hayden of KY.”Pa Larry” to Shaun DeOliveira, Jake Allenshepski and Isaiah Green all...
Erhard I. “Eddie” Adler
Jun 30, 2008
Adler, Erhard I. “Eddie” of Quincy died June 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Birkenhead) Adler. Devoted father of Jean Heleotis of Quincy, Loretta Womble of Carver, and Marcia R. and her husband Jack Stewart of Quincy. Loving brother of Bertha Adler of Hanover, and Helen Reuter of Seattle, WA. Eddie was also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren,...
Lisa M. Smith
Jun 28, 2008
Smith, Lisa M. (Walsh) of South Boston June 28, 2008. Beloved daughter of James “Jim” J. Walsh and his wife Dimitra of Hanover and Frances A. Golway of Port Richey, FL, Loving mother of Lana , Daniel, Brenna, Julian, and Larissa all of So. Boston, sister of Jamie J. Walsh of FL, Christopher T. Walsh of Braintree and Marcie Golway...
Dr. Harold H. “Chip” Hookway
Jun 28, 2008
Hookway, Dr. Harold H.”Chip”, of Hull and formerly of Framingham, June 28, 2008. Beloved father of Kerrin Frank and her husband Glenn of Burlington, Bill Hookway of Worcester, Kevin Hookway and his wife Carol of Natick, Cheryl Patron and her husband Matthew of Chelmsford and the late Doug Hookway. Loving “Gampa” to Jordan, Jenna and Cameron Frank, Jackson, Bethany and...
George W. Duncan
Jun 27, 2008
Duncan, George W. of Quincy, June 27, 2008. Devoted companion of Constance Blatt of Quincy. Loving father of George W. Duncan, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Rockland, Kenneth C. and Christina M. Duncan both of Quincy. Brother of Donna Duncan of Woodinville, WA, Julia Allen of North Port, FL, David Duncan of Glen Burnie, MD, Joseph Duncan of Brockton,...
William P. Patterson
Jun 26, 2008
Patterson, William P. of Hull, formerly of Newton Highlands and Needham, age 75 died June 26, 2008. Born in Poughkeepsie and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Following graduation from high school, he entered the seminary, where he studied for a year and a half. Mr. Patterson graduated from Syracuse University and went to work for the Dept. of Interior , first...
Edna A. Guilfoy
Jun 26, 2008
Guilfoy, Edna A. (Glynn) of Quincy June 26, 2008. Loving wife of 55 years to the late Walter J. Guilfoy. Loving mother of Joanne Vacca of Quincy, Susan Mickey of CO, George W. Guilfoy of Kingston and the late Janet Guilfoy. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Edna was born in Boston and grew up in Dorchester,...
William E. Stock
Jun 25, 2008
Stock, William E. of Quincy, June 25, 2008. Son of the late Walter & Claire Stock. Brother of Walter Stock of Pocasset, Regina Coyne of Weymouth, Gregory Stock of Bourne, Patrice Murray of Londonderry, NH and Timothy Stock of Canton. William is also survived by many nieces and nephews. William worked as a elevator mechanic for many years.He enjoyed cars,...
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