Obituaries

Donald J. Skilton

Apr 27, 2023

Donald J. Skilton of Weymouth, passed away at home on April 27, 2023.

Donald was born in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 1949. He later graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He worked at General Dynamics in the Naval Architect Department. Don was a bird enthusiast. He carved and painted birds and also completed seminars in bird...

Joan V. Macqueen

Apr 27, 2023

Joan V. MacQueen (Norton) of South Weymouth, passed away peacefully April 27, 2023, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 87 years old. 

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Veronica Norton and raised by Mary (Mamie) and Thomas Logan. Joan grew up in South Boston and was a proud graduate of Gate...

Barbara J. Spink

Apr 26, 2023

Barbara Spink (Casna) of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 26, 2023. She was 70 years old.

Born in Quincy she was the daughter of the late Charles and Joan Casna (Bertolami).

Barbara was, above all else, a selfless, loving, cheerful, and genuinely kind person. A supreme hostess and chef, she loved gathering...

Ashley C. Lopez

Apr 25, 2023

Lopez, Ashley C. of Quincy, passed away April 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a two year battle with cancer.

Beloved daughter of Kevin and Diane (Lopez) Dunner of Quincy. Cherished sister of Marc and his wife Ashlynne of Sharon, Alex of Weymouth and Amanda the sister of her heart. Devoted aunt of Dylan, Henry, Parker, Mattie, and...

Stephen E. Keenan

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Stephen E. Keenan, of Weymouth, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on April 24, 2023. He was 53.

Beloved husband of Noreen M. (McBride) Keenan, loving father of Matthew and Megan Keenan, son of Richard and Virginia Keenan of Woburn and son-in-law of the late Neil and Ann Marie McBride.

Loving brother-in-law of Joanne McBride of Weymouth,...

Joseph A. Trovato

Apr 24, 2023

Joseph A. “Joe” Trovato of Hingham, died April 24, 2023 at the age of 90. He was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and of Suffolk University. Joe earned his Master’s in Education from Boston State College. He worked for many years as a Teacher and Principal for Canton Public Schools. Joe was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching...

William E. Winnie

Apr 23, 2023

William E. Winnie of East Weymouth, passed away peacefully April 23, 2023. He was 73 years old. Born in Brookline, he was the son of the late William E. Gillespie and Clara Tarbox. After graduation, Bill was drafted into the Army to serve our country during the Vietnam War. He served proudly during his active duty and then remained enlisted...

Rita Defrancesco

Apr 23, 2023

Rita (Theroux) DeFrancesco, a longtime resident of Braintree, died at the AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the age of 89.

Born in Montreal in 1933, Rita then moved to New York City with her beloved adoptive parents, Jeanette and Teddy Theroux, when she was one years old. She had a very happy childhood...

Mary E. Sturgis

Apr 23, 2023

Mary E. (Lordan) Sturgis of Hingham, died April 23, 2023 at the age of 90.

Mary enjoyed caring for her home and family. She was an avid gardener. She and her husband ran the Hingham Farmers Market for many years.

Wife of the late David W. Sturgis. Loving mother of Suzanne Sturgis-Herzberg of Hingham, Donna Mancini of Weymouth, Christopher T....

Barbara C. D’Alessandro

Apr 23, 2023

Barbara Clare D’Alessandro formally of Milton, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday April 23, 2023 at the age of 91. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Ralph D’Alessandro and is survived by their four children, Donna Bunker and her husband Paul, Ralph D’Alessandro, Denise Fisher and her husband Jack, and Diane Brady and her husband Timothy all...

Linda Marie (Isaacs) Reid

Apr 22, 2023

Linda Marie (Isaacs) Reid, of Quincy, and formerly of South Boston, was lead to the doorway of heaven with the loving comfort of her family on the evening of Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was 73.

Linda was born in Boston on May 28, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Casmir and Arlene “Rita” (Richards) Isaacs. She was...

Samira Achi Azar

Apr 22, 2023

Samira Achi Azar of Quincy died peacefully April 22, 2023. She was 61.

Born on December 1, 1961, in Anfeh, Lebanon. She was a gentle and exceptional soul who loved her family very much. She enjoyed cooking and was an exquisite host to all that would visit her home. Truly a beautiful person inside and out.

She was the daughter...

Ronald J. Keefe, Sr.

Apr 21, 2023

Keefe, Ronald J. “Rinka” Sr. of East Bridgewater, passed away April 21, 2023. Ron was born in Boston to the late Joseph and Alice Keefe. He grew up in South Boston and attended South Boston High School. Ron was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and also retired from The Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services. He enjoyed following Boston sports,...

Mary (Mcgowan) Kennedy

Apr 21, 2023

Mary (McGowan) Kennedy age 101, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, Ireland and England. April 21, 2023. Wife of the late Denis Kennedy. Mother of Anne Kennedy Speidel and her husband Robert of Forest, Virginia;  Kathleen Kennedy of Toulouse, France; Mary Gabrielle Kennedy and her husband Brian Kendrew of East Bridgewater; Patrick Kennedy and his wife Linda of Braintree; Denis Kennedy...

Edward J. Ray

Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Edward J. Ray, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023, with his children by his side.  Mr. Ray had been battling lung cancer over a period of time.

Ed grew up in Dorchester and spent his summers vacationing with his family in their cottages in Hull, MA. Memories of his childhood spent at Nantasket Beach...

Patricia A. Gannon

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia A. Gannon (Iorio) Of Norton, passed away on Thursday, April 20, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis. She was 82.

Patricia was the beloved wife of the late John L. Gannon. She was the loving mother of Matthew Gannon of Norton, and Melissa Gannon Chavarria and her husband, Salvador of Norwell and Norton. She...

Sarah Marie (Gates) Lamanna

Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Marie (Gates) LaManna, of Quincy, formerly of New York, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was 41.

Sarah was a Certified Veterinarian Technician (CVT) who was passionate about the care of animals — great or small, she loved them all.  After moving to Boston, she discovered a passion for whales and whale watching.  She...

J. Paul Toner

Apr 20, 2023

Toner, J. Paul of Carver, formerly of Melrose and Weymouth, died April 20, 2023. He was 90. Paul was a man of many different interests and facets. He was a graduate of Massachusetts Maritine Academy Class of 1953. Paul was a proud Navy veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also enjoyed his time as a Scout Leader...

Edmund J. Sacchetti Jr.

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Edmund J. Sacchetti, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away after a long battle of a serious illness on April 18, 2023.

Edmund was a proud veteran serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was stationed in Navsta Keflavik, Iceland. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, travel, and enjoyed being around all...

Robert Wayne “Chick” Ciccolo Sr., Ret. Sgt. Bpd

Apr 18, 2023

Robert Wayne Ciccolo Sr., Ret. Sgt. Boston PD, of Plymouth, formerly of Hingham, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. He was 85.

He was known by both  “Chick” and “Bob” to his friends.  He was born in Boston on August 3, 1937, and was the son of the late Angelo M. and...