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Iris M. Tolbert
Oct 21, 2023
Iris M. Tolbert (1933–2023)
Iris M. Tolbert, 90, of Hingham, MA, died after a brief recurrence of lung cancer on October 21, 2023. She was known for her wry sense of humor, her interest and involvement in politics, her devotion to her family and friends, and her love of classical music and the arts.
Iris was born in Boston in...
Jessie Mae Barbuto
Oct 21, 2023
It is with a heavy hearts’ that the family of Jessie Mae Barbuto (Warren) announces her peaceful passing at age 94 with family at her side on Saturday October 21, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Anthony “Scout” Barbuto.
Jessie was born in Quincy, MA to the late George F. Warren, a boat builder, and...
Susan Fox
Oct 21, 2023
Susan Fox (Murphy) of Weymouth, formerly of Dorchester, by way of South Boston, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. She was 65 years old. Born in Dorchester, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Murphy (Mahoney). Susan graduated from South Boston High School. She was employed for 30 plus years with Stop and Shop Companies in...
John B. Downey
Oct 21, 2023
John B. Downey, a lifelong resident of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was 68.
He was born to Helen (Hourihan) and Edward Downey and raised in Quincy. He attended Archbishop Williams High School, where he was his senior class president and a basketball star. After graduating, he attended college in Montreal. After college, John worked many...
Michael P. Jackson
Oct 21, 2023
Michael P. Jackson, of Needham, “Originally From Dorchester”, formerly of Holbrook and Quincy, died peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham. He was 70.
Michael was born in Boston on August 7, 1953, and was the son of the late Dorothy (Jackson) Raftery. He was raised in Boston and attended local schools.
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Jay Sloan
Oct 20, 2023
Mr. Jay Sloan of Rockland passed away suddenly on October 20, 2023. He was 64 years young.
Jay has always been the kindest and sweetest man to everyone in his life. His exterior may have looked intimidating but inside he was the most gentle and kind soul. He was known by everyone as the guy always smiling and joking around.
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Francis J. “Sonny” Martorana
Oct 20, 2023
Francis J. “Sonny” Martorana of Brockton, formerly a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was 80.
Sonny was born in Boston to the late Theresa (Valenzola) and Salvatore Martorana and raised in Quincy. When he was 19, he enlisted in the US Navy and served 4 years of active duty before entering the...
Patricia A. Gerbrands
Oct 19, 2023
Gerbrands, Patricia A. (Hausen) “Tootsie” of Abington, passed peacefully October 19, 2023 with her daughter’s by her side at the age of 85.
Patricia worked as a waitress at Vin and Eddie’s Restaurant in Abington for many years. She enjoyed golfing, the ocean and spending time on Cape Cod. She resided in Daytona Beach, FL by the Sea for over...
Patrick J. “Paddy” Conroy
Oct 19, 2023
Patrick J. “Paddy” Conroy of Braintree passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2023. He was 76 years old.
Beloved husband of Donna Conroy (Palmisano) of Braintree. Cherished father of Patrick J. Conroy Jr. and his wife Emily of Duxbury and Sean M. Conroy and his wife Allison of Duxbury. Loving grandfather “Daideo” to Patrick J....
Joseph A. Gray, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Mr. Joseph A. Gray, Jr. of Weymouth died October 18, 2023.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Joe dedicated his life in service of others. After his honorable three year long tenure in the United States Marine Corps as a decorated marine, earning a Purple Heart for his bravery and tenacity exhibited during his service, he then went on...
Douglas B. Smith
Oct 18, 2023
Douglas B. Smith of Milton died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 18, 2023, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 62.
Doug was born on March 3, 1961, to the late Daniel William Clint Smith and the late Shirley Ann (Ricketts) Winer. For the past 30 years, Doug was the beloved husband of Suzanne...
James K. Keenan
Oct 18, 2023
James K. “Jimmy” Keenan, 81, of Weymouth, passed away on October 18, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Jimmy was born in Dorchester, MA, on August 26, 1942 the son of the late John F. and Diana (Mc Carthy) Keenan. He grew up in the St. Margaret’s Parish of Dorchester where he attended grade school and was a...
Robert L. “Bob” Mclaughlin
Oct 17, 2023
Robert L. “Bob” McLaughlin, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was 86.
He was born in Quebec City, Canada, to Beryl (Houston) and Leo McLaughlin and raised in Quebec. When he was 17, he moved to the US, and enlisted into the Navy shortly after his arrival. After serving, Bob met Maureen Guillotte...
Charles F. “Charlie” Mcgonagle
Oct 17, 2023
Charles F. “Charlie” McGonagle, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 76.
Charlie was born in Boston on February 15, 1947, and was the son of the late James J. and Helen E. (Deady) McGonagle. He was raised in South Boston and graduated from...
Walter T. Barrett
Oct 17, 2023
Barrett, Walter T. “Wally” of Weymouth, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was 84.
Born in Boston in 1939, he was the son to the late Walter and Rita (Bell) Barrett.
Walter, better known as W.W., “Wonderful Wally,” or “Worldwide Wally,” was the unofficial Mayor of Idlewell. Wally would typically be seen sitting in a chair in his driveway,...
Oy Kim Chin
Oct 16, 2023
Oy Kim Chin of Boston, October 16, 2023.
Wife of the late Chin, Yow Wah of Newton. Mother of the late Fun Chang “Pi” Chin of Centerville, Al Chin and his wife Michele of Billerica, and the late Suk Yee Chin and her husband Tom of Wellesley. Sister of Jean Clark of Waltham, and Alan Woo of Milbury. ...
Joanne M. (Cogliano) Allen
Oct 15, 2023
Allen, Joanne M. (Cogliano) of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2023. She was 88.
Born in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Evelyn Cogliano.
Joanne was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful and generous caregiver to many during her...
Fred “Bump” O’Brien
Oct 15, 2023
O’Brien, Frederick T., Jr. of Weymouth passed from this life on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He spent his final few days sharing laughter, love, and tears of both sadness and joy with his eight children and his life-long love, Suzanne.
Born in Boston in 1939, Fred was one of nine children of Frederick O’Brien, Sr., and Mary (Foley) O’Brien....
Arlene Marie Burke
Oct 14, 2023
Arlene Marie Burke, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was 77.
She was born in Boston to Mary Veronica (Pittman) and Stanley Joseph Burke and raised in Dorchester. Arlene graduated from Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School. She worked for many years as an executive assistant at The Chickering Group,...
Wilson Jose Desena
Oct 14, 2023
Wilson Jose Desena of Weymouth, formerly of Martha’s Vineyard, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2023. He was 42 years old.
Born on March 23, 1981 in Governador Valadares Minas Gerais Brazil, Wilson was the middle son of Eva Maria Sena (Aparecida) of Plymouth and the late Jose Ferreira DeSena . He graduated high school in Martha’s Vineyard. Wilson...
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